Sasse Would Curb Intercollegiate Football In 1942
Maj. Ralph Sasse, now stationed at Chester PA, says if Knute Rockne were alive he would urge cancellation of all intercollegiate games in 1942 due to the war. He cites Rockne’s stance during his West Point days and expects the same recommendation today.
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New York
Ralph Sasse
U. S
Chester
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Sasse
Rockne
West Point
Reiser Named NL Long Distance Slugging King
Harold Pete Reiser, rookie NL batting champion, was named the league’s long distance slugging king with 299 total bases, edging Don Camilli who led with 34 homers and 120 RBIs. Reiser added 17 triples and 39 doubles, while Camilli batted 524 times and struck out 115 times. Frank McCormick led doubles with 22, Joe Medwick 20, and Elbie Fletcher drew the most walks.
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Camilli
Judson Bailey
New York
Harold
Pete) Reiser
Don Camilli
St. Louis
Johnny Mize
Frank McCormick
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Medwick
Brooklyn
Elbie Fletcher
Pirates
South Favored In Game Today
South favorites in the North South All-Star game at Crampton Bowl draw 15 590 fans with Hooya Junie Hovious Merle Hapes and Bock Pritchard for the South while John Hallab rin Andy Tomasik and Tuffy Chambers lead the North. Coaches expect a Southern win despite a history of two losses and dampened Southern confidence after Crain’s withdrawal.
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Mississippi
Bock Pritchard
Jack Crain
Texas
John Hallabrin
Ohio State
Tuty Champers
Northwestern
Andy Tormasic
Temple Ag
Yal
Frank Howard
Clemson
Howard
Matty Bell
Red Dawson
Tulane
Ben
Yankees
Lioyd Chesham
Auburn
Preston Johnston
M. U
Junie Hovious
Harrison Leads Beaumont Open With 4 Under Par
Harrison of Little Rock opened with a 4 under par 68 to grab the 18 hole lead in the Beaumont Open at the Country Club course Beaumont Texas. Keiser 68 Penna 69 followed as Hogan Nelson and Demaret trailed after rounds marred by back nine troubles.
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Beaumont
Tex
Lean BE
Duleh) Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Stark
Arkansas Traveler
Herman Keiser
Ax+ ron
Ohio
Darkhorse
Tony Penna
Dayton
Hint
Nelson
Demaret
Henry Picard
Oklahoma City
Dar
Baltimore Livestock Cattle and Hogs Prices Dec 26
Baltimore market report shows cattle 125 head with calves 25. Hogs ranged to 12.10 top for practical, 140 220 lb class 11.95 22.10, sows 9.0 10.0, 180 140 lb 11.65 11.90, 120 130 lb 11.55 11.80, 240 260 lb 11.40 11.65, 260 300 lb 11.20 11.45, packing cows 9.50 10.40, demand higher on cows.
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Baltimore
U. S
Navy Geographers Publish 55 Volumes of Sailing Directions
The Navy Geographic Office releases fifty five volumes detailing sailing directions for mariners worldwide. The set covers coastal routes and navigational guidance, aiding ships in identifying hazards, approaches, and safe passages across global waters.
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The
Navy Heideographic Office
Aggie Alabama Contest Promises Clash Between Two Great Backs
The feature previews a New Year’s Day clash between standout backs from both teams. Jimmy Nelson stars for Alabama as a scoring threat and regular passer, while Aggie Martin Ruby anchors their line. Tuscaloosa also highlights Holt Rast as a legendary defensive end and notes Alabama’s captain John Wyhomg amid the key matchup.
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Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Holt Rast
Tide
Rast
Oregon State Beavers Expect Tough Rose Bowl Battle
Oregon State coach Lon Stiner projects a strong showing against North Carolina’s Tar Heels in the transplanted Rose Bowl at Durham on New Year’s Day. Chaves vows surprise as Storer’s knee could limit him while Beavers dismiss Duke as mere opponents and recall prior hard clashes with tough teams. Civilian guards at the Naval Academy are nicknamed Jimmyless by Midshipmen.
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Oregon State
Deke
Durham
Lon Stiner
North Caroina
Thike
Stiner
Chaves
U. S. Air Corps
Ibat
North Carolina
Duke
Dike
Moffat Storer
Independent Bowling League reaches midseason with Valley Forge leading
Valley Forge tops the Independent Bowling League standings after Week One of the second half. Duquesne and Old German share third, Port Pitt and Valley Forge hold strong, with high scores by Zimmerman and Grove among many players. Banquet planned for January 6 at Un’dre John’s Cabin with the Netherlands note.
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Independent
Valley Forge
Port Pitt
Duquesne
Old German
Zimmerman
High
Grove Will
Igh Sinsgle
Yowler
Taylor
Hidelbergar
Stevenson
McAfea Los
Myers
Piileeger
Slariman
Dusing
Weddles
Fort Mitt
National Bohemian
Trenton To Work With The Phillies
The Phillies announced 1942 season agreements with Trenton N F in the Class B Inter-State League and Rome N F in the Class B Canadian American loop. President Gerry Nugent said the setup is the present plan as they cut other affiliations and will use minimal plates to develop players.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Trenton
N. F
Rome
Gerry Nugent
Radio Programs in New York Para World War II Era
December 27 radio listings show Helen Hayes drama continues, not CBS Sunday air as expected. Nightly NBC Red, MBS and CBS schedules include War themes and special broadcasts with Col. K. R. McCormick and Morris Fishbein, plus military history and consumer advertising discussions.
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New York
CBS
Helen Hayes
Miss Hares
West
WOR
MBS
Moonlight Saving Time
Chicago
Col. K. R. McCormick
Chicago Tribune
U. S At War
Morris Fishbein
BR. Warne
Nbc-Red
Bill Stern
Hobby Lobby
Jessica Dragonetti
Nbc-Blue
Israel
Mbs—S
Green Hornet
Buffalo
Metropolitan Opera and Variety Radio Schedule 1941
Radio listings present a dense December 27 schedule with altered program blocks from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Highlights include Metropolitan Opera segments, Joe Murrell discussions, The Follies of Brush Creek, Columbia’s Country Journal, Glen Miller Serenade, and Wayne King Orchestra. Numerous news, dance, and concert programs populate the day, with multiple NBC CBS and ABC delays and channel changes noted throughout.
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Getfion Seledies
Brush Creek
Deranas
Columbia
Country Journal
Cbs An5
New England
Nbe-Red
Asic
Cleveland Symphony Orchesta
Cba University Life In Discussion
Doctors At Work
Rhythmaires
Nbe-Red Dancing Music Orchestra
Nbe-Blue
Dbs Tiob Crosby Dance Orchestra
Nbe
Jean Cavall
Mis Song
Nbc-Blue
Elmer Davis
Riddles
Edward Tomlinson
Nbc-Blue World of Today
Nbe-Red Radio
Israel
Nbc-Blue People
Cbs News
Emma Otero
Song—abde-reé
Little Old Hollywood
Nbc-Due
Wayne King
Mbs-Red
Janik Stevens
Mbs-East
Knickerbocker
Abe Red
Steela
Guy Lombardo
Cbs-Baale
The
Green Mornet
Siberred Bizhop
Cedric Foster
Cbs Spotiisht Gands
Danca Servis
Nbe-Red-Bas
Sammy Kaye
Sammy Kaye & CJ Olga Coehio 10:45—Pan Fo
Gama
Ds Amao
Radio Rodeo
Varte
Mbs
CST
Mts
Waor
Abe-Red
Radio City
Nbc-Blus
Church of the Air
Cbs
Singing Canaries
Midwest
Fisher Blovies
Basis Silver Strings
Josef Marals
Afchan
From
Aluseum
Dbs
Lutheran Hour
Cbs Children's Chapel
Fisher
America
Walt Disney Sons
Dancing Music Orchestra
Brazil
Nac Red Sunday
Nbe-Blus Danelng
Reneat
Tony Wons
Mike
Andre Kostelanetz
Dhs Young People's Church
Hasia
Abe
Gladys Swarthont
cbx-Dixie
Fear America
Nichols
Tobs
New
Eng
Wm. L. Shirer
Catholic Radio Service
Red Dance Music Orchestra
Conrad Sugers
Dha
Great Gildersleeve
Red Pearson
Allen Corament
Gene Autry
Drummond
Mba
Mrs. Roonevelt
Jack Benny
Mary
Alisa Wallenstein
Mbn
Cba
Flagg
Serz
Sereen Guild Theatre
Cba-Basle
Cbs-Mléwest
C. McCarthy
Abe-Dlus Tinten Hayes
Cbs-East
Columbia Radio Workshop
Dbs-West
Nhbe
Walter Winchell
Cbs OK Fashion Revival Service
Mbr
Parker Family
Red
Treng Rich
Dinah Shore
Sonz
Phil Spiralny
Phil Baker
Sherlick Holmes
CBS Workshop
Italen Hayes
Triolog
Tlandon
Change Suggested In Gridiron Rules In Gridiron Rules
Philadelphia December 26 1 M a u rice Gupner Smith Villanova College football coach suggested changing grid rules to favor offense to make American people offensively conscious and alert. He argued for offensive frame of mind via football while promoting aerial photography for surveys and maps.
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Philadelphia
Maurice “Gupner’ Smith
Villanova College
Wav
Kovacs And Riggs Score In Madison Square Garden Show
New York crowds paid 26404.75 to watch Alexi Thompsonish pro tennis debut at Madison Square Garden. Bobby Riggs and Frank Kovacs impressed, Kovacs defeating Budge 4 28 6 4 in a featured match, while Perry sidelined with radial nerve issue after a fall. Nogrady teamed with Budge to beat Riggs and Kovacs 6 3 10 5.
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New York
Alexi Thompson
Madison Square Garden
Bobby Riggs
Frank Kovacs
Kovacs
Fred Perry
Trenton
N. J
Perry
Keynes
Fred
Riggs
Budge
Frankie
John Wnogrady
Radio Schedule and Ice Cream Production Comparison
The listing details a dense radio broadcast schedule across networks with varied programs from 4:00 to 12:00, including musical variety, dramas, talks, and children's segments. A closing line notes ice cream production rose from 1929 to 1940, with 310 million gallons in 1940 versus 760 million barrels in 1929.
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Bud) Ward
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Nat Pierce
Bay St Louis
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Francs
Chris Dundee
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Marian MacPhail
Larry
Time Magazine
Ed Danforth
Atlanta Journal
Len Parker
Tolane
Doc. Blanchard
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Jim Crowley
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Larry MacPhail
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Tuffy Chambers
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Pat Lansen
Donna Atwood
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