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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1946
Page
4
Akron University’s Zippers defeated Kent 71 to 55 as over 4000 fans watched. Kent State writer Carl Austin described Akron players as trained elephants and the team as a circus, prompting calls to stop personal opinions in sports coverage.
Notices report Alice Watson and Rose Ross piling up points for Off Campus. Engle man basketeer Lis Lewandowski still raving about Oklahoma. WAA board meets at 6:15 in lounge. Swimming pool hours posted. Ping Pong tournament underway. Dues for joining remain 50 cents to Miss Bertha Whitton or Betty Bell Faulds.
In a preliminary game to the varsity Akron U tilt, Kent Athletic Club crushed the K Vets 47 to 32. Both teams feature Kent State veterans in the Portage County Independent Basketball League. Guard Al Abby Stevenson led with 20 points while Joe Captavity scored 15 for the K Vets.
Representatives from all campus activities are asked to be present when the student service association meets today at 4 p m in Room 115 Kent hall, according to Cal Logan, chairman of the group.
Oberlin changes the date for the Kent State game from January 31 to January 29. The matchup will be held at Oberlin College and closes the gap in the schedule.
Coach Bill Satterlee sends the Golden Flashes to Berea for a Baldwin Wallace contest after a 64 44 loss to the Bereans earlier this season. BW has been stifling in 10 outings with only two defeats and missing star Jack Oberst last game while Kent State adds freshmen Shuman Wilson Weitzel and Peoples to bolster height.
Trevor Rees, Kent State’s new director of athletics, observed a 3000 strong crowd at Wills Gym with ticket shortages and standing room only. He is expected to reform ticketing and seating planning, possibly selling advance tickets downtown and at the opponent to prevent future chaos.
The article argues Kent State should present a big-time image by handling crowds and game management with college-level standards. It notes crowds of 4500 at a high school tournament and suggests current facilities could support college games.
Since the revival of basketball last year the program lacked leadership. The school announces Trevor Rees as the new athletic director and staff to steady operations and lead sports initiatives.
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