Rain Threat Looms Over Rose Bowl Prep
Stanford and Nebraska held light workouts as forecasts warned of rain, threatening the Rose Bowl clash on Jan 1. Nebraska, upbeat about meeting Stanford on their turf, faces a rugged game plan, while Stanford copes with injuries and influenza on a soggy field.
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Harmon Out Of Starting Lineup In Shrine Charity Game
Berkeley Calif Dec 30 U P Coaches Andy Kerr and Bernie Bierman said Tommy Harmon will not start in the eastern squad for the Shrine charity game on New Year s Day Red Mahenstein Northwestern is expected to start at left half Other backfield members include Bobby Pafrath Minnesota George Muha Carnegie Tech and Dave Allerdice Princeton The Harmon unit features Forest Evashkev s ki Frank Reagan Penn and George Kracum Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh
Sports Mirror Recaps Past Cubs and Sports Honors
A year ago Gabby Hartnett signed another one year contract to manage the Chicago Cubs at reported $30,000. Three years ago the Sullivan Memorial Trophy for 1937 honored Don Budge for outstanding contribution to sports. Five years ago Glenn Cunningham won the mile in 4 16 at the first Sugar Bowl meet.
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Bears Show T formation power in Rose Bowl lead-up
Nebraska players watched the Chicago Bears defeat the All-Stars 28 to 14 in Gilmore Stadium Los Angeles, studying the T formation under coach Major Biff Jones. The Bears used passes runs and laterals to dominate, while the Cornhuskers soaked in the lesson ahead of Stanford's Rose Bowl. The article notes the Bears featured players Luckman Nolting Famiglietti Osman ski Turney Musso and others, with prediction notes for the bowl games to come.
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Golfers Meet In Driving Contest at Los Angeles Open
In Memorial Coliseum the national driving championship began as the opening event of the winter golf circuit. Jimmy Thompson defends his title against Lawson Little Dick Metz Sammy Snead Ben Hogan and Jag McSladen as the field pursues a $500 purse ahead of qualifying for the Los Angeles Open at Rivera Country Club starting Friday further rounds at Sunset Fields and Griffith Park.
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England Reports 1940 Toy Production Sets Records
England announces toy production in 1940 shattered previous records with higher output than any prior year. The government attributes the surge to wartime demand and expanded manufacturing capacity across key firms.
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Conn's Pilot Bets Big On Conn Louis Bout
Johnny Ray, Billy Conn manager, offers to bet 5000 against 20000 on Billy Conn vs Joe Louis, but no bidders. Also notes Big Ten may lift ban on private promoters, Sugar Bowl bias against Rose Bowl, and Ed Barrow predicts next year's pennant for the Yankees.
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Looking Back On 1940 Best Back Gypsy Rose Lee
Leading base stealer Hitler and best game of year Stud Poker headline a nostalgic 1940 recap. Longest hit Tobacco Road anchors a sports and culture collage with notable names and events from the era.
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Coaches chase Dartmouth plum as many targets loom
At the coaches meeting, Dartmouth draws heavy interest with 100 applications. Ohio State and Colorado U. show strong pursuit while others wait on the bench. Fred Thomson appears bound for Tulsa U. with his team seeking retention. Tom Lieb shines with a Florida tan.
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Francis Schmidt
Perhaps the best way to choose a coach by popular vote
The writer proposes selecting an Ohio State football coach via direct popular vote at the November election. He argues this would give every citizen and taxpayer a chance to have his day while noting Columbus has 90,000 downtown quarterbacks in reference to local supporters.
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Deb Garris Makes History With NL Batting Crown
A sports item notes Deb Garris as the first third baseman to win a National League batting title. The column adds colorful quips about Max Baer and Lou Nova, plus a 1915 coaching ad for Tu lane hinting at Clark Shaughnessy and Knute Rockne. Later notes list 191? boxing and talent mentions across several cities.
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Volunteers And Eagles Ready For Grid Battle
New Orleans hosts the Sugar Bowl as 75 000 fans anticipate Boston College versus Tennessee. Coaches Leahy and Neyland left game plans in assistants hands while both squads report sound wind and limbs. Key notes: Henry Toczylowski named co captain. Neyland keeps secrecy. field conditions debated. Tennessee depth cited as edge.
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Western Reserve Arrives for Sun Bowl Clash with Arizona State
The Red Cats of Western Reserve University arrive in El Paso for the Sun Bowl matchup with Arizona State. Coach Dixie Howell tunes up the Tempe Bulldogs with new plays while WRU prepares its pass and ground game led by Dick Booth and Willis Waggle against Tempe’s Joe Hernandez and Ripper Pitts.
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Coaches Prepare For Regular Lineups In Key Game
Both coaches will rely on their regular first strings at the start. Leahy is slated to open with his regular unit while Neyland uses early reserves to spark the opening minutes and will bring in the regulars near the end of the first quarter.
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