Football Giants Triumph Over Eagles in Home Opener; Dodgers Beat Steelers (10/14/40)

Microfiche-New York Times archives, McHenry Library, U.C. Santa Cruz | 10/14/40 | Arthur J. Daley, Louis Effrat

[Homer_J_Simpson]

1

2

3

4

5

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Free Republic University, Department of History presents World War II Plus 70 Years: Seminar and Discussion Forum
First session: September 1, 2009. Last date to add: September 2, 2015.
Reading assignment: New York Times articles delivered daily to students on the 70th anniversary of original publication date. (Previously posted articles can be found by searching on keyword “realtime” Or view Homer’s posting history .)
To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by freepmail. Those on the Realtime +/- 70 Years ping list are automatically enrolled. Course description, prerequisites and tuition information is available at the bottom of Homer’s profile.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

New York Topples Philadelphia, 17-7 – 2
Brooklyn Strikes Early to Win, 21-0 – 2-3
Osmanski’s 34-Yard Run for Score Enables Bears to Halt Lions, 7-0 – 3
Redskins Down Cardinals, 28-21, Baugh Passing for 3 Touchdowns – 4
Green Bay Defeats Cleveland, 31 to 14 – 4
Pro Football Standings – 5
Boston Bears Rout Football Yanks, 28-7

[henkster]

I’m picking the Bears and the Redskins as the best teams in the League this year, but with only a 7-0 win, I think the Bears need to get a more explosive offense. :-)

[oh8eleven]

I’m picking the Bears and the Redskins as the best teams in the League this year
I hope you don't make a living doing this.

[CougarGA7]

My Cleveland Rams started out good winning their first game, but have just fizzled from there.

[CougarGA7]

I hope you don't make a living doing this.

I have to agree with henkster on this. But I would say that Brooklyn and Green Bay are right up there too.

[oh8eleven]

Ah, how do you pick teams for a season that took place 70 years ago?
Isn't that a little like ...