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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1940

Page

9

Syracuse Grows in Ambition for Downtown Hockey Arena

Syracuse hockey talks turn to downtown arena plans after tentative league interest. Officials envision 6 000 to 10 000 seats with later expansion, weighing 7 500 to 9 500 main stand options and potential tying to municipal stadium lessons. Fans anticipate major events and the need for profitable attendance.

Cls American Hockey League Syracuse Municipal Stadium Frank G. Revoir Jack Corbett Chiefs

Louis Favored to Defend Title in Boston Showdown

Joe Louis opens a 15 round heavyweight title bout in Boston Garden against Al McCoy as betting odds vanish at 12 to 1. Promoters project a record Boston gate near 65 000 dollars while Louis plans a June Yankee Stadium tune up vs Billy Conn after the bout. Max Baer exits the championship picture after a stormy clash with promoter Jacobs.

Boston Joe Louis al McCoy Jack Sharkey Jim Maloney Sharkey Yankee Stadium Billy Conn Jacobs Louis-Conn Conn A McCoy Louis Maxie Baer Maxie New York Baer California

Louis and Conn Set for June Heavyweight Title Fight

Boston dispatch reports Joe Louis and Billy Conn plan a heavyweight title bout next June after Louis finishes All McCoy tonight. An undecided venue places New York, Chicago or Philadelphia as possible sites. Louis also schedules Red Burman in New York January 31 and other bouts through April with Godoy in Los Angeles.

Boston Joe Louis Billy Conn McCoy New York Soar Bienancy Eni

Stanford Declines Holiday Compensation for Rose Bowl Players

Stanford University will not use the conference rule paying up to 50 dollars for out of pocket losses during the Christmas to New Year holiday period. Pacific Coast Conference had approved payments for Rose Bowl players, but Stanford President Ray Lyman Wilbur stated the university would not avail itself of the rule for the few in the upcoming Rose Bowl.

Palto Alto Calif Stanford Ray Lyman- Wilbur

Hockey Race In American Grow S Moht Sige FLY

The American Hockey League tightens at the top as Indianapolis Caps and Hershey Bears pull even with Cleveland and Springfield in pursuit. Indiana and Providence win to tighten near the leaders while Pittsburgh Hornets rally to a 2-0 win over Buffalo. New Haven and Philadelphia trade wins as standings stay close across divisions.

Springfield Indians Cleveland Barons Indianapolis Providence Indianapolis Caps Cleveland Hershey Bears Pittsburgh Hornets Barons Springfield Buffalo New Haven Eagles Philadelphia Ramblers Indians Pittsburgh Hornets New Haven Philadelphia Eagles Fred Hunt Fred Thurier New York Americans Reds Glen Bryson Art Giroux Gordie Bruce Connie Brown Bill Jennings

Sports Mirror Highlights Unclear League Record Claim

Fragmentary item notes a national football league record figure 1 280 332 and mentions college rowing coaches proposal to shorten futures. No clear entities or outcomes due to damaged text.

Associated Press Ito

Nelson's $2,500 Makes Him Second to Hogan for Year

Nelson finishes with a 271 at the Miami Open, besting Heafner and trailing Hogan in 1940 money totals. Hogan nets 275 for the win, Heafner takes second with 272, Snead ends tied for fourth. Ferrier and Christiansen contest the amateur trophy after 287s.

Nelson Hogan Miami Byron Nelson Lord” Bryan Ben Hogan Clayton Heafner Linvelle N. C Heafner Sam Snead Willie Goggin Snead Jimmy Demaret Houston Tex Big Jim Ferrier Australia Earl Christiansen Dick Chapman Greenwich Conn Ferrier Christiansen

Eastwood High CBA Basketball Postponed To Friday Night

Eastwood High School director Arthur Horrocks announced the Eastwood Christian Brothers Academy basketball game scheduled for today has been postponed to Friday night. The Syracuse Public High School League features two games today and three more on Wednesday as Central visits Onondaga Valley Academy and Nottingham pursues its first win of the season against Coach Ronnie Phil.

Arthur Horrocks Eastwood High School Eastwood Christian Brothers Academy Syracuse Public Central Onondaga Valley Academy Attraction Nottingham Ronnie Phil

Canadiens Ruff Detroit in OT as Toronto Earnings Grow

Montreal edged Detroit 2 1 in overtime on Tony Demers decisive shot after Joe Carveth and Les Douglas opening the scoring. Detroit slips further behind Toronto as Chicago and New York also clash in busy NHL action.

Associated Press Detroit ‘Red Wings Chicago Blackhawks Detroit National Hockey League Wings Toronto Montreal Canadiens Leafs Canadiens Tony Demers Montreal Joe Carveth Les Douglas Archie Wilder Toe Blake Joe’ Benoit Demers Johnny Mowers Chicago Blackhawks Dave Mackay Cully Dahlstrom Johnny Mariucci Mackay Aitor Sweeney Schriner Nick Metz Boston Bruins New York Rangers New York Americans New York Lynn aPtrick Bryan Hextall Clint Smith Hextall Springfield Amerks Fred Thurier Fred Hunt Boston W. L.T G. OG

Paddock and eVictors: Breaking a losing streak

Thomas Herr carried the offense as Syracuse snapped a 50 game skid with a late burst. The trap defense pressured opponents while scanning laurels and shifting momentum in a tight matchup.

Thomas Herr Syracuse

Ouimet Outlines Three Golf Fundamentals for Christmas

In Beverly Hills Francis Ouimet shares core golf tips focusing on hips head position and delaying the hit from the top of the backswing. He notes hip action as key to weight transfer and turning and urges keeping the head fixed as an anchor to prevent body sway.

Beverly Hills Calif New England Minnesota Michigan St. Petersburg Miami Gulf California Francis Ouimet Prof. Quimet Ouimet Bobby Jones Jerry Travers Walter Hagen

Fairman Remains Head of Lacrosse Association

Kenneth Fairman of Princeton was reelected president of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association at a meeting in New York. Charles Brower of Hobart and John Paige of Colgate were also returned to their posts as vice president and second vice president and secretary treasurer respectively.

New York United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Kenneth Fairman Princeton Charles Brower Hobart John Paige Colgate

Syracuse Five Faces St Lawrence In Key Road Tilt

Syracuse University's Orange varsity star Sayle returns from injury as Chris Kotray replaces him in the starting five for a crucial game against St Lawrence. Coach Lew Andreas trials forwards including Bobby Twiford and Danny DiPace while Captain Paul Kartlake and Gene Berger anchor the guards and centers. St Lawrence, led by Captain Joe Tolhurst, seeks a road upset after a 162 to 41 win over Albany State Teachers and aims to spoil Syracuse’s three game trip starting tonight.

Chris Kotray Schenetady Sayle Syracuse Universiy Kereta St. Atyence i Mount Pleasant Stan Kruse Larries Lew Andreas Bobby Twiford Danny DiPace Xruse Capt Paul Kartlake Kouray Gene Berger Charles Red)Stanton Janky Paul Kartluke Orange Kartluke Archbold Gym Thhey Karilake St. Lawrence Colgate Ronald Burkman Joe Tolhurst John Varsoke Don Sherwood Bill Bartlett Len Larson Larry Cioffe Dick Seeler

Jersey City Giants Win 17-7 to Retain Title

Jersey City Giants defeated the Milford ng Clippers 17 to 7 in the final playoff game to reclaim the American Association title. Player-Coach Ed Danowski and Grenny Lansdell starred as the 15,245 crowd watched two touchdowns and a field goal for the victors.

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