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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1940

Page

9

Eastern officials to split pro and college football officiating

The Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Association plans drastic action on officials. A clinic will be held in Hershey next fall as about a dozen college referees may be dropped due to professional play, while several pro officials vie for limited college roles.

York Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Wiles Asa Bushnell Association Peg Freisell Cornell Dartmouth Hanover Larry Coover Bill Crawley Charlie Derry Friesenl Bushnell Eastern Association Hershey

New York Deer Bag for 1920 Hit 13 606 Total

Albany reports New York state deer harvest for 1920 totaled 13 606, down 847 from 1919. Hunger in Adirondacks caused a 25 percent drop, with Hamilton County leading county totals at 1 211 though St Lawrence posted the largest decline. Regional comparisons show Adirondacks and Catskills patterns across four sections.

Albany New York State Conservation Department Adirondacks Hamilton County St. Lawrence Catskills

Stanford Favored In Rose Bowl And Shrine Game Odds

Stanford Indians rated 11 to 5 favorites to beat Nebraska in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, per Tom Kyne. East leads West 2 to 1 in Shrine Game odds, with a seven point margin uncertain at even money.

Stanford San Francisco Stanford Indians Nebraska Cornhuskers Tom Kyne

Football Took Lives in '40 Football Took Lives in '40

New York reports eight direct gridiron fatalities in the 1940 season, with Eastwood's Purdue study noting college deaths down from 33 in 1931. He urges stronger warmups, three weeks preseason practice, more substitutions, careful treatment of cuts, safer tackling and blocking training, better spine protection, thorough medical exams, and stricter officiating to reduce injuries.

New York Floyd R. Eastwood Purdue University Physical Education Department American Football Collegiate Association New York City Eastwood

Stars of East West Sign for Grid Clash For British Relief

Final arrangements for an East West charity football game in Los Angeles Sunday Jan 5 were completed by Capt Norman Glover secretary of the British War Relief Association of Southern California. He said virtually all the college stars would play in the Shrine East West classic on New Years Day including Michigan halfback Tommy Harmon. A sellout was anticipated for the 103 000 seat Los Angeles Coliseum.

San Francisco Los Angeles Norman Glover British War Relief Association of Southern California Glover Tommy Harmon Michigan Los Angeles Coliseum

Saint Michaels Cubs Open Week With Freshmen Bruins Tilt

Saint Michael's Cubs host Saint Michael's College freshmen from Toronto on Bellevue Avenue court at 4.00 pm. Holy Rosary High School readies Holy Family lineup for an invitational night match as Syracuse high stars from last season join the visitors.

Saint. Michael’s Cubs Holy Rosary

Pearson Sold to Reds Ends Yankees Pitcher Era

New York reports Monte Pearson, longtime right hander, sold to the Cincinnati Reds for an undisclosed sum. Pearson posted seven wins and six losses in 16 appearances last season, his shoulder injury shortening the year. Also in the deal is Don Lang, a young third baseman from Indianapolis, likely to be assigned to Newark or Kansas City.

New York New York Yankees Today Monte Pearson Cincinnati Reds Pearson Yankees Cleveland Rod Feller Indians Ed Barrow Don C. Lang Indianapolis Newark Kansas City

Pompeii Five on Utica Pompeii Five on Utica

Our Lady of Pompeii basket squad beat Mount Carmel of Utica 36 34 on Utica court with Tony Egnoto scoring the late winner. Mount Carmel coach Ev Katz saw them surge ahead late after trailing most of the game. Egnoto and Cafarelli led Pompeii while Dodge scored 14 for Utica.

Our Lady of Pompeii Holy Name Basket Saint Brigid's Mount Carmel Utica Tony Egnoto Central High School Ev Katz Egnato Cafarelli Dodge OUR Lady OF POMPE BAT. B. F.T. Caffarelli Collearf Sgroilf I Zuccarolf Marinellitf Egnote Fiore Perella Lg Sullivan Penisi Syracuse Fred Moses

Wightman Wins National Indoors Junior Tennis Title

Dorothy Wightman, seeded third, defeats Lillian Lopaus 3-6 6-4 6-2 to claim the National Indoors Junior Girls singles championship at Longwood covered courts Brookline Mass. Lopaus and Betty Rosenquest had earlier teamed to seek revenge in doubles.

Dorothy Wightman Brookline Mass Chestnut Hill Lillian Lopaus City Island N.Y Longwood George W. Wightman Miss. Lopaus Betty Rosenquest South Orange Ned Miss Wightman Penny Dorothy

Harvard seeks dual coach as Hanson bids for football end role

Victor A. Hanson of Syracuse admits applying for Harvard basketball coach and end football coach in one package, with interviews set as Wesley Fesler exits April. Other candidates include John Orsi and Mylin of Lafayette. Ohio State, Dartmouth, and Yale coaching moves loom amid NCAA speculation.

Ohio State Paul Brown Washington High School Massillon Lynn W. St. John Ohio State University New York City St. John Francis Schmidt Brown Associated Press Fesler Wesleyan Harvard John Orsi Colgate Toledo Hanson Hooks Mvlin Lafayette Esky” Clark New York Plymouth Hotel Mylin L. W. St. John Ohio State Post Massilon Ohio Bunny” Oakes Colorado George Hauser Line Mertor Minnesota Brown University Dartmouth McLaughry Earl Blaik West Point Ducky Pond Yale Pond Dick Harlow Harlow Cotumn

Two Jockeys Tie for 1940 Title With Two Days Left

Walter Lee Taylor and Earl Dew sit tied at 285 wins each as the 1940 riding season nears its end. Dew won two races at Agua Selente, Mexico, boosting his tally while Taylor rested at Tropical Park. Dew rode Magnanimous and Kai-Shen, while Taylor drew five mounts at Tropical Park with potential chances on Saturday. Dew contended the late arrival limited top mounts and remaining opportunities.

Los Angeles Walter Lee Taylor Florida Tropical Park Earl Dew Santa Anita Taylor Dew Agua Selente Mexico Subber Kai- Shen Kai-Shen Dew i Musical Jack Lloyd Knapp

Lauri Opposes Irish In World Championship Pocket Billiards

Scranton’s Onofrio Lauri faces Syracuse’s Johnny Irish in a world championship match at Palace Billiard Parlors on South Salina Street. Lauri boasts a 286 run, a 125 balls-in-one-inning record, while Irish heads to Newark and Philadelphia for upcoming blocks as Mosconi dominates the league.

Lauri Johnny Irish Palace Onofrio Lauri Scranton Syracuse South Salina Street George Kelly Newark N. J Jimmy Caras Philadelphia Willie Mosconi MecGirr New York Mosconi

Frank Willett Wins National Indoor Boys Tennis Title

Camden New Jersey December reports Frank Willett from Anniston Alabama captured the singles crown in the National Indoor boys tennis championships. Seeded third, he defeated Herbert Tilles from Woodmere Long Island in three sets 3-6 6-4 6-3. Willett, 15, also holds state titles in Alabama Tennessee and Georgia.

Frank Willett Camden N. J Anniston Ala Herbert Tilles Woodmere L. I Wilett Alabama Tennessee Georgia

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