Bears Take First Call On Harmon And Kimbrough
Chicago Bears win first call on Harmon of Michigan and Kimbrough of Texas A and M in the 1940 draft as league adopts a rule limiting future trading of top choices. Bears hold edge due to prior trades with Eagles and Steelers while Cardinals face coin toss for second or third pick.
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Kimbrough
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Challedon Poised Against Kayak II In Santa Anita Weights
Santa Anita officials assigned Challedon 130 pounds and Kayak II 129 for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap to be run March 1. Challedon seeks a share of a rich series including a $50,000 prize and the San Juan Capistrano title, with rivals like Heliopolis and Midland among 92 entries.
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Oregon and Texas schedule 1941 and 1943 grid games
Del Monte California December 10. Oregon will meet Texas at Austin on December 7 1941 with a return game in Portland September 28 1943. California sought Nebraska for two open dates and Santa Clara continues annual games with Stanford through 1945. Oregon Santa Clara also confirm Portland engagement November 11.
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Nigeria Shrinks to One Soap Plant Focusing on Laundry Soap
Nigeria now operates a single soap plant dedicated exclusively to laundry soap production. The plant shift consolidates soap manufacturing under one facility, signaling a move away from other soap products and regional diversification.
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Our Hero: Magers and Gregory Tie With 592 In S P League
Leroy Magers and Percy Gregory tied for hero honors with 592 in the S P loop. Gregory started fast then cooled, Magers built speed as he progressed, while the News Service boys struggled to match strikes and scores. The Pipe Fitters edged the Electricians, and other close games including PMT versus Round House and Clerks versus Sand House filled the night.
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Cherries. The Firestone Tires rolled over the Sword and Key
The Firestone Tires defeated the Sword and Key in a dramatic matchup, delivering a decisive victory as spectators watched the cherried event unfold on the field.
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Harmon Receives Heisman at New York Banquet
Michigan star Tommy Harmon wins the Heisman Trophy, returns to Gary Ind., amid talk of turning pro. He plans a career in radio and says he has two offers. Harmon dedicates the trophy to his mother Rose as coach Fred Crisler accepts blame for a soggy field slip.
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Iowa
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Yale
Larry Kelley
Jay Berwanger
Chicago
Safeway Grocers Rally After Rough Week Wins Four
In a lively period last week Safeway Grocers defeated an erratic Schenley lineup four times. Rutherford led Safeway while Ruhl controlled the Schenley roost, though not strongly. Safe way may climb from the cellar this week.
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Packers win NFL title 27 0 over Giants in 1950 playoff
The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 27 to 0 to win the NFL championship before 32 279 spectators. The decisive game stood as a landmark triumph in league history.
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California Ends Rocker Shift Debate in Pacific Coast Conference
At Del Monte California coach Leonard Allison of California agreed to stop the rocker shift after a stormy session with Pacific Coast Conference coaches. Commissioner Atherton presented a national rules letter questioning legality, and nine of ten coaches favored stricter interpretation of rule 7 article 4 requiring a full stop after any body movement.
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University of California
Leonard “Stub
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California
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Edwin N. Atherton
Walter Okerson
National Football Rules Committee
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Bears
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Thailand Government Airplane Factory Doubles Output
Thailand's government aircraft factory produced 80 planes in the last year underscoring a focus on expanding domestic aviation capacity. The plant aims to accelerate exports and bolster national defense with continued production boosts.
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Thailand
Teammate Remembers Rockne As Fighter On 1913 Eleven
Fred Gushurst former Notre Dame right end recalls Knute Rockne as a fiery rival with a sharp tongue. He describes the 1913 line and the 29 7 win over Texas with Rockne playing through a broken nose. The memory also honors the 1913 Army game and cadet cheers.
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New Mexico Mines Defeat Gila Five in Toye Rally
In Socorro New Mexico Mines captured a 48 36 win over Gila Junior College of Thatcher Arizona. Frank Lee led Gila with 19 points while Mines forwards Clark and Fry each contributed nine as Mines surged from a 15 13 halftime deficit to a 40 point burst early after the break.
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Mines
Newark lightweights fight ends in Freddie An cher win
Freddie An cher of Newark outpointed Maxie Fisher of Newark in a lightweights bout at Newark. The decision went to An cher after ten rounds.
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Maxie Fisher
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