Sports Snapshots From 1930s Era Skimming Headlines
A collage of sport moments features Knute Rockne era Notre Dame workouts for the Southern California game, boxing legends Primo Carnera and Max Baer, Army beating Navy 6 0 at Yankee Stadium, and college coaches debating football rules. It recalls major figures like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Connie Mack, and Ban Johnson, with mentions of Arizona Texas Mines relations and early night baseball doubt.
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Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Primo Carnera
Paulino Uzcudun
Barcelona
Spain
Young Stripling
Tuffy Griffiths
Bill Hargis
Waldo Dicus
Arizona Wildcats
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Par Gelf
Leo Digel
Agua Caliente
al Espinosa
Chicago
Eddie Shea
Fidel LaBarba
Cleveland
Chief Bender
Giants
LeRoy Parmelee
Ray Stecker
Army
Navy
Yankee Stadium
Arizona
Texas Mines
John McGraw
New York Giants
Purdue
Ernie Schaaf
Boston
New York
Max Baer
San Francisco
Crimson Tide
Alabama
Tucson
Washington State
Tucson Badgers
Miami High
Paul “Bucky” O'Connor
Southern California
New Jersey
Connie Mack
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
King Levinsky
James J. Braddock
Bill Terry
Earl
Neale
West Virginia University
Midget Wolgast
Frankie Genaro
Glenn Thistlethwaite
University of Wisconsin
Football Coaches Association
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Tommy Freeman
Welterweight King
Jackie Kidberg
England
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Ban Johnson
American League
Arizona Poloists Meet Army Riders Saturday
Arizona poloists face the Eighth Cavalry riders of Fort Bliss in a two game series at 2 30 on Vine street field with a strong lineup including Jimmy Taylor Dee Worth dell John Donaldson and Bill Dent. Opponents feature Major Ralph M Neal Lieut Frederic W Boye Lieut Brooks Wilson and Lieut Emery Hick man.
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New Mexico Military Institute
University of Arizona
Calvary Riders
Fort Bliss
Vine Street
Wildcats
Army
Cavalry
Arizona
Jimmy Taylor
Dee Wooddell
John Donaldson
Bill Dent
Collegians
Ralph M. Neal
Frederic W. Boye
Brooks Wilson
Emery Hickman
Don E. Carlton
Wilson
Harry Wilson
West Point
Las Vegas Bet Prompts Huskers Rose Bowl Prep
In Las Vegas the Rose Bowl looming, a columnist asks if Nebraska should study gambling strategy from the town by inviting Major Biff Jones to visit. He boasts Las Vegas as a training ground with roulette, mouse traps, and plenty of gaming, joking about lessons for football.
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Las Vegas
Nev
U.P
Nebraska University
Stanford
Cornhuskers
Biff Jones
Faro Bank
Plutarch
Little Joe
Rand McNally
Grid Season Filled With Odd Incidents
A roundup of the top freak plays and strange breaks in college football this year. Highlights include Cornell's fifth down, Hanover Centre chaos, SMU Baylor intentional safety miscue, Florida Tampa botched lateral turnover, Nebraska’s Hopp botch, Army Navy postgame oddity, Tulane pants return, Kansas headgear kickoff, and other quirky moments across multiple programs.
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New York
Cornell
Ithacans
Dartmouth
Associated Press
Hanover College of
Indiana
Hanover
Jack Kelley
Southern Methodist-Baylor
S.M.U
Matty Bell
Cliff Hagerman
Hagerman
Florida
Tampa
Forest Ferguson
Gator
Bob Sayers
Nebraska
Harry Hopp
Oklahoma
Hopp
Army
Bill Gillis
Tulane
Monk Simons
Greenies
Simons
Kansas
Drake
Paul Christman
Missouri
Ralph Carter
Jimmy Phelan
Washington
Oregon State
California
U.C.L.A
Utah State
Brigham Young
Colorado State
Duke
Pitt
Collier's All America Football Team Named
The 1940 Collier's magazine all-America team features seven of eleven spots from the Big Ten and Pacific Coast conferences. Ends include David Rankin of Purdue and Gene Goudreault of Boston College. tackles Robert Reinhard of California and Alfred Bauman of Northwestern. guards Agostino Lio of Georgetown and Robert Suffridge of Tennessee. center Rudy Mucha of the University of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Collier’s Magazine
David Rankin
Purdue
Gene Goudreault
Boston College
Robert Reinhard
California
Alfred Bauman
Northwestern
Agostino Lio
Georgetown
Robert Suffridge
Tennessee
Rudy Mucha
Southern California Seeks Redemption in Notre Dame Clash
Alumni flood USC as the Trojans host Notre Dame in the annual intersectional game. An expected 80 000 fans pack Los Angeles with 1300 Trojan roosters attending the homecoming banquet. USC faces flu‑related absences including two guards and a tackle while aiming for a victory to salvage a 50 50 season.
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Washington
Cerney
South Benders
Trojans
Southern California Warriors
Orian Landreth
Mike Casteel
Arizona
University of Arizona
Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Trojan
Notre Dame
Elmer Layden
Irish
Tucson
Ben Sohn
Carl Benson
Don Willer
Jack Banta
Bill Bundy
BowLine BAWLs Manney sets loop scoring record
The text notes Manney achieving a 628 series in a mixed up loop with a high 232 game, marking a new loop record. It compares early season Major performance to later pin conditions and spares, highlighting Manney as a standout figure.
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Manney
Free Tennis Lessons For Tucson Youth
Tucson youngsters will receive free tennis instruction in fundamentals at the high school courts tomorrow from 2 to 4 pm. City recreation director Loveless Gardner announced the program with help from the Tucson Tennis Club and coaches from city schools.
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Tucson
Loveless Gardner
Gardner
Tucson Tennis Club
Argentina Restores Cabildo Building in Buenos Aires
The Cabildo in Buenos Aires, site of Argentina's first government in 1810, has been restored to preserve its historical role in the nation’s independence era. The project highlights the building's symbolic city landmark status and connects visitors with early republican origins.
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Argentina
Cabildo
Buenos Aires
Washington, Stanford Players Named On All Star Teams
Quarterback Frank Albert of Washington and halfbacks Tom Harmon of Michigan plus George Franck of Minnesota are listed with Stanford and Texas A M players including fullback John Kimbrough. The selections highlight top college stars from across the conference.
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Washington
Frank Albert
Stanford
Tom Harmon
Michigan
George Franck
Minnesota
John Kimbrough
Texas A
Bowling Standings and Scores Across Local Leagues
The Hearn-Neons beat Gregory Electrics as Mrs Gregory and Mrs Thomas led scoring with high games. D & M defeated Pima Paints behind Manny Le roy Magers 570 and Tecza 513. Custom Studios edged M and O Cigars after two Lov ing splits. Toohey led with 578. Tucson Roller Rink beat Acme Distrib uting 3 to 0 with Cliff Clay 544 and Meehan 493.
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Ade Abbott
Gregory
Grego Electric
D & M Beauty
Seeneee Neeeenes
Dixon A Wet Eeeees
Hearn-Neons
Gregory Electrics
Thomas
Morrissett
Hearn-Neon
Pima
Custom Studios
M & O Cigars
Loving
Toohey
Tucson
Acme
Cliff Clay
Meehan
Marines Defeat Pacific Eleven in San Diego
In San Diego California on December 6 the Marines edged the College of Pacific 6 to 3 before a crowd of more than 12 000. A fourth quarter march culminated with halfback Bill Farmer scoring the decisive touchdown.
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San Diego
Cal
San Diego Marines
College of Pacific
Marines
Bill Farmer
Redskins Hit by Cold Weather Ahead of Bears Clash
Washington prepares for a Sunday title game with Chicago as frigid conditions threaten the Redskins passing attack led by Sammy Baugh. Coach Ray Flaherty bets on a passing game to outpace Chicago’s strength on the frozen Griffith Stadium turf.
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Washington
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Redskins
Mercury
Sammy Baugh
Capital
Bears
Griffith Stadium
Chicago
Stadium
Ray Flaherty
Baugh
Dick Todd
Jimmy Johnston
Bob Masterson
Flaherty
Pima Pistol Club Elects New Officers
The Pima Pistol Club held its annual meeting electing officers for 1941 and marking twenty years of continuous shooting in Tucson. Officers include Merle Stowe president H O Cassidy vice president Tony Lerna secretary treasurer John W Metcalf executive range officer Genaro Pesquiera assistant executive range officer Alfred Ronstadt Howard Hathaway directors at large plus charter member Cam Mansfeld tied to club history and regional achievements.
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Pima Pistol Club
Tucson
Merle Stowe
H. O. Cassidy
Tony Lerna
John W. Metcalf
Genaro Pesquiera
Alfred Ronstadt
Howard Hathaway
Cam J. Mansfeld
Pima Club
Phoenix
State Pistol Association
Pima
al Meloche
United States Revolver Association
Resin Material Used For German Frozen Food Boxes
A synthetic resin material is being developed into refrigeration boxes designed for transporting frozen foods in Germany. The project aims to improve insulation and durability for cold chain logistics.
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Germany
Sieffert 311 Yard Field Goal Keys College of Pacific
College of Pacific relied on a 311 yard field goal by Halfback Emil Sieffert in the third quarter to put them ahead. The play highlighted Sieffert's long range kicking and shifted momentum for the team.
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College of Pacific
Emil Sieffert
McGill Wins Feature Bout On Wrestling Card
Cecil McGill the fast and light heavy defeated Nick Elitch in two straight falls at the Labor Temple arena. McGill opened in 22 minutes with a body press and finished in 17 minutes with a leg Nelson. Elitch used fouls early but McGill countered to win the match. Don Carver beat Tony Felletti in the semi final while Jack Larue defeated Black Guzman in the curtain raiser.
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Cecil McGill
Nick Elitch
Labor Temple Arena
McGill
Elitch
Nick
Don Carver
Tony Felletti
Toad
Carver
Bowline
Fellette
Jack Larue
Black Guzman
YMCA Hoop Tilts Set in Senior League Tonight
The First Methodists face the Latin-Americans and Standard Oil meets United Sash and Door in YMCA senior basketball with games starting at 7 50. Team standings list Pioneers Saints Methodists and others in a tight table.
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Standard Oil
United Sash and Door
YMCA
Wes Pioneers
Is. P. News Service
Latter Day Saints
Methodists
Sean
Arizona Home Supply
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Hank Squire
Army Riders
Henry McLemore
By Bill Boni
Pioneer Colony
Buxton Smith
Notre Reus
Fighting Irish
Bill Cerney
BowLine ‘Bawls
Pacific
Bill Flake
By Hank Squire
Johnny Black
Towncats
Pioneer Hotel
Arizona Squad
Fox Theatre
R. T
Bob) Jones
Flake
Elmer
Daniel
Towncat
Casteel
Marquette
J. F. McKale
Alfred Atkinson
Gov. Jones
Sidney P. Osborn
Clarence Budington Kelland
Atkinson
Johnny
Kelland
Grantland Rice
Joe Williams
Wendell Willkie
Layden
United States
Elect Osborn
McKale
Jack Sakinson
Harold Torren
Marty Baldwin
Jim Ewing
Sakrison
Roy Drachman
Alex Jacome
H. E. Phenicie
William F. Kimball
Tom Talmage
Paul Bennett
Emil Banjavere
Stanton
Ed Beddow
Douglas
Carl
Berra
Morenci
John Black
Fred Clubb
Mesa
Roy Conn
Hermosa Beach
Calif
Robert Coutchig
Wayne Dirst
East Aurora
Jack Dungan
Glendale
Ariz
Henry Egbert
Joe Trick
William Flake
Nowflake
William Frey
del Henderson
Jerome Bruce Hettle
Long Beach
Marvin Irvine
Jack Irish
Ind
Allen Lohse
Adolph Matulis
Murl McCain
Yuma
Charles McGowan
James McShane
Hammond
Indy
Boyd Morse
Joe Peggs
Ben-Burk, Inc
Harry E. Siegmund
Ryan School OF Aeronautics
America
Aviation
HOTEL
Santa Rita
Siegmund
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