Kent State Sports in 1941 Reflect Mixed Fortunes Across Teams
The 1941 Flashes posted 11-10 in basketball led by G. D. Starn with Akron wins as bright spots. Kent grapplers went 11 straight meets with notable wins over Ohio State and Nebraska before a rare loss to Michigan State. The natators suffered a poor season at 5-? eight weeks and the golf squad, led by the Thornton brothers, went 7-3, marking a strong year for the links. Track and field dominated four wins plus a conference runner up finish, while basketball and football showed high-scoring bursts yet uneven results, ending with a 5-1-2 gridiron slate.
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1941 Football Spotlight Shines On Flashes Trio
Head Coach G D Rosy Starn guided the Golden Flashes with guard Harry Kuzmenko and line coach Harry Adams. The team posted its worst record under Starn, Kuzmenko earned notable all Ohio mentions as a sophomore, and Adams drew praise for defensive line play.
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Kerckhoff Review and Campus Arts Season Highlights
The article lists the drawbacks and events of a campus art season under Fred Denker. Faculty exhibits at Syracuse University showcased 58 members of the women’s glee club on January 21. The University band performed works by Waener Strauss and Sousa on February 26. Notable visitors included Hertha Glaz on February 18 and violinist Roland Gundry from Pasadena on the 18th. Recitals by Miles and Byler, Bruce Handley, and others followed. art displays featured Cleveland May show selections and E L Novotny’s painting accepted for the American painting show. A capella choir led by Joseph Lupkiewicz and high school band invasions marked the season, with the play writing group starting September 25.
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