Stanford Remains Favorite But Nebraska Gains Support
Pasadena observers note rising confidence in Nebraska after practice reports from Phoenix. Experts including Steve Owen and Ray Richards praise Nebraska backs Hopp Luther Rohrig and fullback Mike Francis, while Stanford remains favored overall but faces stronger challenge from the Huskers.
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Indians
Nebraska
Clark Shaughnessy
Phoenix
Steve Owen
New York Giants
Los Angeles
Prairies
Ray Richards
University of California At
Stanfords
Richards
Mike Francis
Hopp
Luther
Herman Rohrig
Rose Bowl Future Shrouded by Stanford Flu Outbreak
Pasadena scene as Stanford prepared for the Rose Bowl amid widespread illness and injuries. Henry McLemore notes players suffer flu and related ailments, sparking playful talk of new rules and medical talk influencing strategy for the Nebraska game.
Hectic Golf Year Filled With Oddities
A recap of 1940 golf highlights and lowlights as Fred J. Corcoran recalls oddities. Ed Oliver’s disqualification at the National Open is noted alongside Craig Wood’s 264 Metrolitan Open score and Gene Sarazen’s late national run. Other items include Ben Hogan’s earnings and Vardon trophy, Henry Picard’s near pinball shot, and Horton Smith among the forgotten names.
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Fla
Fred J. Corcoran
Professional Golfers Association
Ed Oliver
Oliver
Craig Wood
Gene Sarazen
Lawson Little
Sarazen
Ben Hogan
Clayton Heafner
Henry Picard
Picard
King Funds For Housing Highway Irrigation Projects
King allocates funds for housing, highway construction, and irrigation projects. The move bundles development efforts across multiple sectors to boost infrastructure and rural water access. Government officials emphasize job creation and regional growth through these investments.
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Cue
Nebraska Stages Two Drills Today
Nebraska coach Biff Jones led two workouts in Phoenix as the Cornhuskers prepared for the Rose Bowl with Stanford. Halfback Harry Hopp returned from influenza and Kenneth Simmons resumed after hip and ankle injuries. no scrimmage with Arizona State Teachers College due to injury risk.
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Ariz
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Biff Jones
Harry Hopp
Kenneth Simmons
Nebraskans
Stanford
Cornhuskers
Arizona State Teachers College
Tempe
Western Reserve of
Cleveland
el Paso
Tex
Jones
Dixie Howell
Arizona State
Tempe Team Prepares for Sun Bowl Trip
Tempe Arizona State Teachers Bulldogs coach Dixie Howell and 32 players held a final home workout before traveling to El Paso Texas to face Western Reserve University in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. The squad departs at 10 15 p m tonight and will quarter at Texas College of Mines with practices in the Sun Bowl.
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Tempe
Ariz
Arizona State Teachers College Bulldogs
el Paso
Tex
Western Reserve University of Cleveland
Dixie Howell
Howell
Bulldogs
Texas College of Mines
Italy Extends Toll Auto Highways to Private Concessionaires
Italy's toll auto highways are being maintained by private concessionaires under a new framework. The move shifts maintenance and operation responsibilities to private firms while the state retains oversight and regulatory authority.
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Italy
Golfer Smith Falls One Stroke Short Of Open Lead
Smith who shared the National Open lead after 36 holes posted a 78 to fall behind and then shot 69 to miss the opening tie by one stroke, finishing short of first place.
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Smith
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