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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1941
Page
5
A fragmented roundup notes bowl winners and commentary on football strategy, Shaughnessy influence after Stanford, Nebraska’s one yard stand, Boston College upset of Boston mayoral prediction, Tennessee bowl woes, and player trade chatter including Bump Hadley and roster size remarks.
Billy Conn will face two matchups prior to his June fight with Joe Louis. Red Dutton, worried about the New York hockey Americans’ finances, flew to Ottawa and secured a $130,000 Canadian government airport contract. Lou Ambers returns from Hot Springs refreshed and ready.
Mississippi State edged Georgetown 14 to 7 in the ninth Orange Bowl as a sharp Mississippi State defense and a two touchdown drive in the first half carried the Maroons to victory before 35 101 fans. Georgetown fought back in the second half but fell short as MSU blocked a punt for a score and held on for the win.
Stanford toppled Nebraska 21 13 in the Rose Bowl as 90 000 watched in Pasadena while Tennessee edged Boston College 19 13 in New Orleans in a tight Sugar Bowl. Fordham beat Texas A M 13 12 in the Cotton Bowl and Mississippi State defeated Georgetown 14 17 in Miami.
Milwaukee Tony Zale a middleweight champion stopped Tony Martin in Milwaukee while Tony Scucco outpointed Jack Walker in Columbus. The bouts featured lightweight to welterweight contenders with decisions and stoppages reported from two cities.
Rose Bowl summary: Stanford's Magicians of the fridiron defeated Nebraska 21 to 13 before 90,000 in Pasadena. Frankie Albert and Hugh Gallarneau led scoring drives while Pete Kmetovic produced a key punt return and sensational TD run as Stanford enters the Rose Bowl record book.
A man and his family enjoyed a mellow farm scene earlier in the week before a roadside mishap. His car became stuck and needed a tractor to pull it free. Local motorists aided the recovery.
In Dallas on January 2 the Texas Aggies beat Fordham 13 to 12 after a dramatic third period. Earl Smith capped a 62 yard scoring drive, Marion Pugh set up another, and Jarrin John Kimbrough punched in the final TD to seal the win before 47,000 fans.
Boston College Eagles mount an epic comeback to beat Tennessee Volunteers 19 to 13 in New Orleans. Charley ORourke leads a late 80 yard drive to secure the decisive touchdown as BC overcomes an early deficit and seals the Sugar Bowl victory before a 73,000 crowd at Tulane Stadium.
Harmon and Reagan starred for the East but West won 20 to 14 as Johnson sprinted 53 yards for a score and a pair of Michael Adams and Banta receptions helped turn the game. Harmon's late passing failed to close the gap before 62,000 fans.
Norfolk all-star pro football beat Richmond 16 to 2 in a crowd of 5,000 at the Smoke Bowl. Banks McFadden and Sy Zontini starred with a 76-yard TD by Zontini and a Batson rushing score from the one yard line. Ken Batson added a key defensive play and Saghan kicked a 39-yard field goal.
The report notes Reagan’s precise kicking helped the East avoid a heavier defeat as Francis of Pennsylvania contributed to an improved performance by the crack Eastern backs.
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