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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1941

Page

9

Arizona Wildcats Drill For Utah T Formation

Arizona's Wildcats prepare for Utah's T formation with dummy frosh drills and daily focus on defense. Izzy Spector threats loom as Utah halfback could break for 60 or 70 yards, aided by Gay Adelt Huck Adelt and Woody Peterson. Tex Oliver arrives with Oregon Webfoots en route to Texas game. public workout set. Oliver and Casteel to attend Rio Country Club banquet.

Bill Lucas Arizona Wildcats Utah Kansas State Mike Casteel Izzy Spector Spector Gay Adelt Huck Adelt Woody Peterson Tex Oliver University of Arizona Oregon Webfoots Webfoots Austin Texas Longhorns Oregonians Oliver Rio Country Club Oregon

Utes, S.P. League Stars Highlight 1921 Grid and Basketball Notes

The story highlights the Southern Pacific league and Utah Utes with stars like Ike Armstrong's team, Hank Stanton and Bob Johnson leading in scoring. It notes Muddy field battles and the transition to basketball as Fred Enke prepares for the December 12 13 opener against New Mexico State Teachers.

Emil Banjavelt Bob Ruman Banjo Wild Bill Smetana Smetana Ruman Kansas State Utes Casteel Bud Robinson Colorado State Utah Fred Enke New Mexico State Teachers College Silver City N. M Les Westfall Tommy Allin Vince Cullen Matt Matulis Boyd Morse Dick Dermody Johnny Mallamo Mike O’hare Enke Matulis O’haco

Baseball stars eyeing new uniforms after minor league confab

At the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues meeting in Jacksonville Florida December 3 to 5 reports name Connie Mack seeking changes. Rumors tie Jimmy Foxx and Lefty Grove to the Red Sox while Bob Johnson of the A’s draws interest from several clubs. Max Lanier Don Padgett Pinky Higgins and Mike Kreevich surface in trade talk with Arky Vaughn also mentioned. Most clubs reportedly have trades in mind.

National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Jacksonville Fla Connie Mack The Athletics Jimmy Foxx Lefty Grove Red Sox Bob Johnson St. Louis Cardinal Max Lanier Don Padgett Cardace Detroit Tiger Pinky Higgins Mike Kreevich White Sox Arky Vaughn Frankie Frisch

Real Power Dominates League as Motive Powers Triumph

The Motive Powers overpower rivals with Spangler leading at 594 and Gerhart posting 565 for News Service. Yardmen lose to Clerks who welcome Leroy and helpers Nagel Brimmer. Griffith smashes 619 for the Yardmen while Electricians take three from Pipe Fitters and Round House splits with Machinists in slower rolling contests.

Ade Abbott Southern Pacific League Motive Powers Pipe Fitters Reseinsee Round House Electricians TOPO Cviccataaine BIG Five Spangler Wn Nelson Magers Hammonds Ecenee J. Tappero Spangler Gerhart Leroy Nagel Brimmer Griffith Smas Hed

Bowler Showdown Leaves Teams Struggling in League Standings

Armstro ng Soulvie leads Sword & Key collapse after a strong start as Bowen Motors gains with Barker 544 Carmack 534. Pressmen edge toward cellar as Delux Beauties, Ruhls Display threaten Firestone Tires. O K Cafe on outskirts with Carrillo 591 Soulvie 575 Callas 533.

Old Pueblo O. K Cafe Ruhl Bowen Motors Sword & Key Firestone Grand Central Citizen Sword & Key Boys Biggs Boys Slavin Barker Carmack Bowen Citizen Pressmen Sword & Key Beers Jamison Reynolds Firestone Army Armstrong Pink Dixon Firestones Carlos Carrillo Vance Soulvie Callas

Shipkey Names Stanton Among Pros Prospects

University of New Mexico coach Ted Shipkey plans to recommend three Border Conference players to Bill Edwards, including University of Arizona star end Henry Stanton, as potential pro prospects. The Albuquerque item notes Stanton is one of the standouts Shipkey considers for recruitment.

Albuquerque N. M Henry Stanton University of Arizona Ted Shipkey University of New Mexico Bill Edwards

Best Horses Nominated For Rich Handicap

The Santa Anita handicap nominations list nearly 100 horses including Whirlaway Bay View Challedon Meissen Midand Porter's Cap and Kayak II. Derby winners War Relic and Get Off are not in the field as they head to Florida for the Widener handicap.

Los Angeles Whirlaway Bay View Challedon Meissen Midand Warren C. Wright Tony Pelleteri W. L Brann A. T. Jergins Long Beach South America Charles S. Howard Porter Cap Howard United States Kentucky Santa Anita Hugh S. Nesbitt Hollywood The King Ranch Cedar Farm Arkansas Louis Barker California Tanforan Samuel D. Riddle Circle M_ ranch Florida

Yale Captain Kelley Wins Heisman Trophy Five Years Ago

Five years ago Larry Kelley, Yale football captain and All American end, was voted year's most valuable player and awarded the Heisman trophy by Downtown A. C. The note recalls his standout season and the honor he earned as a leading college football figure.

Larry Kelley Yale Downtown A. C

Lions Sign Texas Tech Duo Charlie Dvoracek and Clarence Tillery

The Detroit Lions added two players from Texas Tech, fullback Charlie Dvoracek and end Clarence Tillery, to bolster their roster.

Detroit Lions Charlie Dvoracek Clarence Tillery Texas Tech

Largest thrills in sports rise from bands to boxing nights

A group of writers and fans debate what sports moments give the biggest shivers. They praise college football bands, the Kentucky Derby, the World Series pregame hush, a dramatic golf finish by Gene Sarazen, and a heavyweight title bout in Pittsburgh as top thrills.

Wisconsin Kentucky Yankees Gene Sarazen Cleveland Gene Harry Balogh Pittsburgh Billy Conn Detroit Mich Joe’ Louis

Nebraska Accepts Bid To Face Stanford In Rose Bowl

A year ago today Nebraska accepted the invitation to oppose Stanford in the Rose Bowl, setting up a marquee clash on New Year’s Day with national title implications and headline level attention.

Nebraska Stanford

Gabby Hartnett Signs $27 500 Cubs Pilot Contract

Three years ago Gabby Hartnett agreed to a $27 500 contract to serve as pilot for the Chicago Cubs in the 1939 season. The veteran catcher was confirmed as manager and hitter in a deal reported by Chicago sports desk.

Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs

Utes Seek Hawaii Holiday Games Amid Travel Hurdles

Utah football champions the Redskins face canceled Hawaiian games after their ship reservation is requisitioned. The Lurline is full and Clipper slots are uncertain, leaving only a Tucson trip to Arizona as a possible remaining game this season.

Salt Lake City Ur— University of Utah Redskins Pacific Ocean Honolulu San Francisco Lurline Parmelee Utes Tucson University of Arizona

TCU Draws Georgia in Orange Bowl Bid Acceptance

Miami December 2 Texas Christian University accepted a bid to face Georgia in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Horned Frogs upset Texas 14 7 and have Sugar and Cotton Bowl appearances. Georgia’s wins included Mercer South Carolina Columbia Auburn Florida Centre Dartmouth and Georgia Tech.

Miami Fla Texas Christian Georgia Horned Frogs Texas Frogs Texas A. & M Fordham Rice Tulsa Arkansas Indiana Baylor Centenary Southern Methodist Alabama Mississippi Bulldogs Mercer South Carolina Columbia Auburn Florida Centre Dartmouth Georgia Tech

Sixteenth Century Armour Makers Find Fluting Strength

Sixteenth century armour makers found that fluting metal increases strength and rigidity without added weight a principle still used today in corrugated iron and girders.

Three teams stand out over five year period

Duke Fordham and the Texas Aggies dominate bowl picture over five years. Duke leads with .870 win percentage, 40-6-1, Fordham at .842 with 32-6-3, Aggies at .822. Tennessee and Notre Dame also figure among top performers. Vols lead in points scored while Alabama and others show varied bowl records.

Orlo Robertson New York Duke Fordham Texas Aggies Oregon State Blue Devils Minnesota Missouri Aggies Tennessee Vols Notre Dame Frank Leahy Santa Clara Alabama Crimson Tide Georgia

Tally of African Tongues Reaches Nine Hundred Varieties

A report notes that African tribes speak around 900 distinct languages reflecting vast linguistic diversity across the continent.

Trojans and Bruins Set for Memorial Coliseum Clash

USC and UCLA drill in secret ahead of Saturday showdown at Memorial Coliseum to close their seasons. Coach Babe Horrell and Coach Sam Barry emphasize offense as UCLA recovery appears solid. Mickey Anderson likely out with injuries from the Washington game. Southern California celebrates homecoming during the in-state rivalry.

Los Angeles University of Southern California University of California At Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Babe Horrell Sam Barry Trojans Bruins Mickey Anderson S. C Washington

Yank Farm Hands Change Positions

Kansas City, December 2. Bill Meyer manager of the Kansas City Blues and Johnny Neun who led the Newark Bears to the International league pennant traded jobs in the New York Yankee chain today. The change, announced by Roy Hamey secretary of the Kansas City club, aims to provide new material for the two experienced managers. Meyer came to Kansas City from the Oakland Yankee farm club in 1938.

Kansas City U.P Bill Meyer Kansas City Blues Johnny Neun Newark Bears New York Yankee Yankee Roy Hamey Meyer Oakland Yankee

Adjustment Board Meets Tomorrow to Review Murphy Building Petition

The municipal board of adjustment will meet tomorrow at 10 30 a.m. to consider a petition by John W Murphy to erect a store building at 1739 49 North Campbell Avenue.

Municipal Board of Adjustment John W Murphy Campbell Avenue

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