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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
16
Veterans hold key to Buckeyes Big Ten title bid. Breezy briefs cover college football, boxing, and local sports chatter. The Rose Bowl clash is framed around veteran players who could shape the outcome as Duke and Oregon State prepare for the game.
The Charlotte NC News notes twin cautions about relocating the Rose Bowl coastward. It suggests a mild, sunny day could suit the game, a prospect that would not benefit the California climate.
United Press writer Jack Guenther reports at Durham North Carolina that the Rose Bowl contest may not exist and details are restricted by officials. He notes secrecy around weather, practice, and parade plans while confirming Duke Stadium will be used on New Year’s Day.
Western division clubs led by the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers topped the 1941 all league team announced by the National Professional Football League. McAfee and Luckman headline the Bears, Isbell and Hinkle join Packers on the first team with Hutson, Fortmann, and Turner also honored.
Connie Mack announced the Athletics will play Sunday doubleheaders at Shibe Park next season to serve defense workers. Most clubs will shift weekday dates to provide Wednesdays off for workers, with the Sabbath doubleheaders starting after the third Sunday per American League rule.
Newark reports the Bears sold pitcher John Haley to Toronto. Haley led the International league in 1938 with 17 victories and two defeats, a standout record guiding the trade.
Duke coach Wallace Wade and Oregon State mentor Lon Stiner opened their doors for a brisk secret workout as they finalize lineups for the Rose Bowl game. Wade listed Duke uses ends Jim Smith and Alex Piasecky and backs Steve Lach and Tom Davis among others while Stiner counts on Zellick Peters Wickett Saunders Halverson Chaves Greenough Peters Déethman and Durdan with Day at fullback to carry the banner for the Beavers. Odds remain 3-1 against Oregon State with tickets sold out and hotel space scarce ahead of Thursday’s game in California.
Wooster's Scots travel to Pittsburgh to face Duquesne in the seventh meeting with the Dukes. Duquesne has not lost at home since 1938 while Wooster opened the season with wins over Findlay Miami and Cincinnati. Starting lineup includes sophomores Gerry Katherman and Dale Hudson along with captain Karl Kate Rich Sproull Harry Eicher.
The Reds management, citing last season's seventh batting place yet a strong finish, expect more hits in 1942. They tracked late gains against the Dodgers and blame a lack of timely hits for early struggles. Targeting Frank McCormick to raise his average and new acquisitions Rollie Hemsley and Kermit Lewis shape the lineup as they seek a hitting left fielder.
Lincoln Lions meet a large alumni squad tonight in the Lincoln gym in their first start since December 20. The alumni squad is led by Bob Pickard and may feature players such as Ray Hooper Ed Wright Ralph Sensibaugh Jim Staudt Chuck Schlarb Kale Canfield Alex Vargo John Silage Red Williams Jim Beck Frank Reale and Jack Chabek. Harold Sibert, Lincoln’s top scorer, hopes to play despite a bruised foot as the Lions stick with Sibert Slobodnick Preusser Lipschutz and Rejina. A football players’ preliminary game starts at 7 15.
Matt Mann, Michigan swimming coach, urges compulsory swimming in grade schools. He compares U S physical fitness to Japan and recalls English school swimming. Mann says expanding pool facilities would be needed to implement the program.
Lightweight Harry Teaney of Cleveland edged Eddie Lander of Chicago by decision in a tight ten round bout here last night. Both fighters weighed 136 pounds.
The AP profiles Frankie Sinkwich of Youngstown as the All-America back who will carry Georgia’s hopes in the Orange Bowl. Teammates praise his humility and talent while stressing the squad’s plan to defeat Texas Christian, with others like Lamar Davis and guard Harry Kuniansky lauding his leadership and clutch passing amid his broken jaw setback.
Ohio State’s sophomores score the bulk of the points but the Buckeyes fall 60-45 to Stanford. Jim Sims leads with 14 while veterans Graf Fisher and McLain manage just two. Ohio State opens Big Ten play at home vs undefeated Minnesota after a two win three loss start.
Rol lie Hemsley former Cleveland Indian catcher now with the Cincinnati Reds was operated on for tonsil removal in Jefferson City Missouri yesterday. He lives on a local farm near the city.
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