Henry Stanton Revered Wingman Ends College Football Era
Hank Squire's Press Box recalls Henry Stanton and Emil Banjavcic at the Towncat banquet. Stanton, celebrated as Arizona's finest wingman, receives the most valuable player watch, marking the end of his collegiate career. The columnist lauds Stanton's modesty, leadership, and outstanding hands, predicting great things if he pursues pro football.
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Tempe
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Clifton High School
Durham Prepares For Grid Classic In North Carolina
Durham residents brace for a Rose Bowl presence in exile as the city gears up to host Duke fans and visitors. The Chamber of Commerce pledges hotel rooms and housing, forecasting smooth handling of up to 50 000 attendees despite heavy demand and prior large crowds.
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War cancels California winter sports program
War cancellation wipes out Pasadena Rose Bowl game between Oregon State and Duke in Durham North Carolina and the East West Shrine football clash in New Orleans. Santa Anita and Bay Meadows horse meets are canceled plus the Tournament of Roses parade. DeWitt cited defense needs as crowds and logistics loom.
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Tournament of Roses
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Washington
Oregon
Wes Ferrell Seeks Chance In Big League
Miami December 16 Wes Ferrell 33 expressed a patient attitude toward a big league return. He blamed a string of brief trials with teams since 1937 for his current status and believes a fair chance could restore his pitching form. If unavailable he aims for a minor league manager post, citing success with Leaksville pennant wins and desire to manage in the Piedmont or a higher league.
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Pye
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Miniature Racing Results Announced
Tucson club officials released results from Sunday miniature auto races. Frank Townsend led conventions with 27 points, Bill Porter 23 in streamliners, and Barney Donnelley 30 in the streamline special class. Total standings shifted with upsets, and the next meets are set for December 28 and January 4.
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Fred Porter, Jr
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Barney Donnelley
Henry Dick
Streamline
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Andy Austin
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Fred Porter
Dana Daugherty
Thorne Donnelley
Elwin Tilson
Aya
Ray Daugherty
Harry Mann
Stanton and Banjaveic Receive Towncat Banquet Honors
Lanky Henry Stanton of the University of Arizona earned MVP honors at the Towncats banquet while Emil Banjaveic was elected honorary captain of the 1941 team. Stanton received a watch from Daniels Jewelry and Banjaveic an A blanket from the Tucson Fox Theatre. Governor Osborn presented the awards at a 350-attendee dinner at the Pioneer Hotel with Orin Hollingberry as guest speaker. Coach Mike Casteel praised the Cats and Stanton, and Dr. Alfred Atkinson lauded the university and coaching. The event also announced officers and awarded letters to thirty-two players including Stanton and Banjaveic.
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Emil Banjavcic
Arizona
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Tucson
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Babe) Hollingbery
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America
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Beddow
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Bob Lee
John “Mullamo
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Murl McCain
Charles McGowan
Boyd Morse
Mike O'Hare
Joe Peggs
Stanley Petropolis
Bob Ruman
Herb’ Vail
Bernie ‘Singer
Wade’s Rose Bowl Hostship Draws Fire From West Coast
The piece argues Duke coach Wallace Wade will host the 1942 Rose Bowl in Durham. It cautions Californians to expect a tough game and notes Wade’s past actions helped keep the game alive. It doubts the gesture will foster goodwill and hints at lingering Pasadena tensions.
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Arroyo Seco
Oregon
California
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Pasadena
Jones Suggests Americans Use British Idea in Wartime
The piece notes Bobby Jones urging Americans to adopt a British wartime sports approach, carrying on without hindering the main tasks. It mentions Anton Christoforidis, now an American citizen, buying a $1,000 defense bond after beating Ceferino Garcia in Cleveland and planning to invest half future purses similarly.
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Ceferino Garcia
Cleveland
Joe Louis bum of the month club may fade from sight
L. J. Skiddy reports from Syracuse that the Joe Louis bum of the month club could drop out of sight due to a lack of new blood and no prominent challenger as Joe Louis fights less often than in the past.
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Branch Rickey Seeks Fair Trades and Reader Jury
Branch Rickey advocates a jury of baseball writers to decide trade fairness. He says he has seen several deals nearly agreed but opponents back out thinking they’re not getting an even break. The Milwaukee boxing card drew only 350 customers.
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Branch Rickey
Milwaukee
Bierman warns guests as hotel fire hits team stay
Bernie Bierman learned a hotel hosting his athletes was on fire and rushed to the lobby shouting for regulars to take the fire escapes. The incident reflects the rubber chicken circuit atmosphere and a moment of quick action by the coach.
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Alva Bradley
Avorry
Antarctic Circle Declared Free of Fur-Bearing Animals
In a report noting extreme conditions, authorities state there are no fur-bearing animals on land within the Antarctic Circle. The statement emphasizes the region’s barren ecosystem and remote, icy terrain.
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Antarctic Circle
Durham from Arroyo Seco Puzzling Phrase Appears
Fragment reads from Durham as from the Arroyo Seco, hinting at a geographic or manuscript origin. The text suggests a place named Arroyo Seco connected to Durham, possibly a collaboration or location tag.
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Durham
Arroyo Seco
Sugar Bowl plans for East West all star game in New Orleans
The East West college all star football game will be played January 3 in Tulane Stadium New Orleans as part of Sugar Bowl festivities. Proceeds go to Shrine hospitals. Duke stadium tickets cost 4 40, with Oregon State expected to join.
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Temple
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Shrine
Kerr
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Shrine Hospital
Shreveport
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Tulane’ University
Duke Stadium
West Texas State Buffaloes crush Flagstaff Bulldogs 64 36
West Texas State opened its Arizona invasion with a 64 to 36 victory over Arizona State Teachers College at Flagstaff. The Buffaloes, claiming to be the tallest team, prepared for Tempe and a game at Tucson. Coach Rudy Lavik will counter with his veteran lineup led by McNabb Soza Jones ONeill Morton son and others.
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Bulldogs
Arizona State Teachers College
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Arizona
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West Texas State
Texas Mines
Texas State
Tucson
University of Arizona
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Texans
Chet McNabb
Bob Soza
Gerald Jones
Tom O'Neil
Gale Mortenson
Rent Absence Burden on Working Class in England
A historical note states that working class families in England allocate about one fifth to one sixth of their incomes to rent, highlighting the heavy housing cost burden faced by urban workers.
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England
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