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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1949

Page

8

Eagles Triumph Over Piper In Close Tiger Return

Grant Clothier’s Eagles led most of the night at Robinson Gym, opening 11-4, and held a 29-27 win as Piper’s late rally fell short. Warren Moline scored eight, Warren Moline key defender, while Piper’s Bill Gordy was held to eight after a 20-point average. The B team won 24-18.

Figen Robinson Grant Clothier Eagles Piper Stillwell Vinland Bill Gordy Warren Moline Moline U.H.S

Big Seven postpones action on televising league games

Kansas City report says Big Seven faculty representatives at December session voted to delay further action on the leagues TV experiment until after NCAA action. Reaves Peters announced May 18 19 dates for outdoor track and tennis golf at Lincoln Nebraska and noted Oklahoma remains at 2 p m start for home football games. Dean Earl S Fullbrook of Nebraska to represent the conference at the NCAA meeting in January.

Kansas City Reaves Peters Big Seven League N.c.aa New York

Famous Notre Dame Gridders Meet S M U at Dallas Today

Notre Dame, unbeaten in four years with 35 wins and two ties, faces a weakened S M U in Dallas. Doak Walker sits out for the Mustangs, while Notre Dame seeks to extend its record and maintain its national prominence amid other bowl-day matchups across the country.

Notre Dame Dallas Southern Methodist S.M.U Methodists Doak Walker Walker Kentucky Irth Alabama Auburn Crimson Tide South Carolina Citadel Charleston Arizona Xavier Ohio Phoenix Arizona State University of Toledo University of Cincinnati Hillsdale of Michigan Fivansville Evansville Bakersfield Calif Boise Idaho Taft Miami University of Maryland Terrapins University of Miami Hurricanes Marylanders Missouri Jacksonville Fla Chattanooga Fork Union Military Academy Columbia Tenn. Military Academy

Lawrence Lions dominate All-Northeast Kansas selections

Nine Lawrence high school football players earned spots in the Kansas City Star All-Northeast Kansas league. Four Lions made first team, two made second team, and three received honorable mention. First team honorees include Jack Laptad guard, Ben Hall tackle, and backs John Simons Ray V. Cox. Second team members were Rex Johnson guard, Bob Kay back, Ted Connell end, Merte Hodges center, and John Robinson back.

Lawrence Kansas City Star Loop Lions Jack Laptad Ben Hall John Simons Ray V. Cox Rex Johnson Bob Kay Ted Connell

Pittsburg State College Defeats Drury In Opener

Pittsburg State college defeated Drury college 56 to 39 in Drury's basketball opener in Springfield. Clint Brown led Pittsburg with 18 points while Jim Julian topped Drury with 14. Pittsburg led 25 to 18 at halftime.

Springfield Pittsburg State College Drury College Clint Brown Pittsburg Jim Julian Drury

Housing Warming Party Draws Fight Promoters in Fullerton

New York reports a “house warming” party staged by anti fight promoters at the sock exchange. Notables such as Chickie Bogad Connie McCarthy Sol Gold Eddie Walker and Ray Arcel attended. The scene featured free drinks food and talk about boxers and matchups amid a lively mob atmosphere.

New York Chickie Bogad Andy Niederreiter Connie McCarthy Sol Gold Eddie Walker Harry Markson Ray Arcel Johnny Attel Lew Raymond Willie Stealems

The Sock Exchange Behind the Dime-a-Dance House

A barnlike room above a dime-a-dance joint is described as The Sock Exchange. The space houses the American Boxing League in private offices and a few affluent members with furniture, a TV, a bar, and a locked door. The rest is fenced into cubicles for fight managers and others, with phones locked to prevent unauthorized calls.

T. of C American Boxing League

Promoters Echo Quiet In New York Fight Scene

In New York the housewarming mood is muted as promoters like Raymond Attel and Al Weill discuss returns and planned summer bouts. Niederreiter envisions shows at Ebbets Field or Roosevelt Stadium while managers groan that the International Boxing Club brings few top fighters. They note scant work for locals, saying there are not many good fighters around.

Raymond New Orleans Attel al Weill Gavilan Philadelphia New York

Eye Opener Story Involving Ike Williams Lefty Lachance Fight

Connie McCarthy recounted a Boston boxing tale where a major backer placed a $5,000 bet on Ike Williams versus Lefty Lachance. Williams slept through the dressing room check, then awoke to stop Lachance in four rounds, leaving the gambler astonished by the outcome.

Connie McCarthy Ike Williams Lefty Lachance Boston Williams Ike Connie Agunan

Veterans Advised To Ask Again for GI Dividends

World War II veterans who filed for the National Service Life Insurance special dividend and have not received acknowledgment are asked by the Veterans Administration to submit a new application. Mark duplicates clearly, and ensure complete address and service or serial details. Notify post office of any address change.

Veterans Administration

Coffeyville Red Ravens dominate 22-man junior college all star

Seven Coffeyville sophomores earn spots in the Eastern Division Kansas Junior College Conference all star team announced by the Coffeyville Journal and KGGF. Independence leads with five selections. Chanute and Parsons have two each. Iowa has four. Fort Scott two.

Coffeyville Kan LPR Coffeyville Red Ravens Kansas Fort Scott Bill Jurney Pete Edwards Noel Sikes Floyd Huggins Carl McClane Independence Jim Turley Iola Dwight Ramsay John Barger Oscar Clabaugh Steve Deere Chanute Charles Griffin Bob Claibourne Bob Davis Parsons George Goff Duwayne Hanson Alvin Pellett George Chaney J. L. Briscoe Jack Dinger Leo Parlett Clyde Walthall Carol Percival

Weed seeks Kansas secretary of state nomination in 1950 race

Harry Weed of Wakefield announces he will file as a Republican candidate for secretary of state in the 1950 primaries. A World War II veteran, he has led the Washburn Young Republican Club and holds memberships in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Masonry, and Odd Fellowship. Weed vowed to energize youth involvement in the Topeka election efforts.

Hutchinson Harry Weed Wakefield Washburnn Young Republican Club Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Topeka American Legion, Post Disabled American Veterans Wakefield Lions Club Weed Harry R. Weed First Methodist Church Junction City Topeka

Pianist Clifford Curzon to perform third University Concert

English pianist Clifford Curzon will give the third University Concert on Thursday December 8 at 8 pm in Hoch auditorium. Special guests include music supervisors from Kansas and nearby states attending the fifth annual Western Clinic at KU. Curzon trained at the London Royal Academy and studied with Matthai, Goodson, Schnabel, Landowska, and Boulanger.

Clifford Curzon Hoch Auditorium Kansas K.U Curzon London Royal Academy Academy Tobias Matthau Katharine Goodson Berlin Arthur Schnabel Paris Landowska Nadia Boulanger New York Town Hall America Agian

Campaign for County Treasurer Vacancy Endorsed

The Joansen county Republican central committee endorsed M ten Quaintance of Olathe for the county treasurer vacancy. The board of county commissioners, meeting Monday, are expected to act on the appointment as the resigning treasurer leaves office.

Olathe. Ram Joansen County Republican Central M.ten Quaintance Olathe Ape Paint Quaintanee Cl 2 Trego Ty Levine Vreesures Rosedave Dans Kansas City Kan

Big Seven Opens 1949-50 Hoop Season With Five Nonleague Games

Kansas State and Kansas both host tests as the Big Seven launches its 1949-50 basketball season. Oklahoma meets Texas in Norman while Kansas State faces Emporia State at Emporia and Kansas plays Rockhurst in Kansas City. Nebraska welcomes South Dakota State with Luther College visiting Iowa State, and Colorado opens at Emporia State in Boulder. Missouri begins the slate against Texas Christian in Columbia.

Kansas City Oklahoma Texas Norman Okla Kansas State Wildcats Emporia State Emporia Kan Nebraska South Dakota State Luther

College Basketball Scores From Around The Nation

College Reeston University 57 M T 37 Brooklyn College 36 North Carolina State 67 Washington & Lee 47 Pittsburg 56 Drury 39 Tulsa 34 Oklahoma Baptist 27 Fort Hays State 71 Phillips University 31 College Emporia 44 William Jewell Phillips Oilers 56 Oklahoma City University 39 Culver Stockton 66 Simpson 56 Concordia 52 Nebraska Luther 42 West Texas 74 McMurray 30 Arizona 54 U S Navy Airpac 41 Arkansas Tech 50 Beebe 43 Utah 435 Southern California 44 Utah State 72 Oregon 66 Wyoming 77 Montana State 34 California 51 San Francisco Olympic Club 47 High School Wichita East 46 Arlington Wichita North 34 Wichita East? 34 Wichita Planeview 22 Wichita St Marys 42 Oxford 20 Hutchinson 31 Winfield 24 Russell 37 Sacred Heart 31 Newton 46 El Dorado 35.

North Carolina State Washington & Lee Pittsburg Drury Tulsa Oklahoma Baptist Fort Hays Kan Phillips Oilers Oklahoma City University Culver-Stockton Simpson Concordia Neb Nebraska Luther West Texas McMurray Arizona U.S. Navy Airpac San Diego Arkansas Tech Beebe Ark Utah Southern California Utah State Oregon Wyoming Montane State California San Francisco Olympic Club

Maryland and H-SU split college football style results

Maryland defeats Miami Florida 13 to 4 while Hardin-Simmons cruises 66 to 43 over Trinity Texas Forkmon Military. Columbia Military Tennessee 7, Hawaii University Orchid Bowl 41 to Fresno State 14. Pratt Junior College 41 over St John Winfield 35. Hutchinson beats Parsons 63 to Medicine Lodge 42.

Maryland Miami Fla Hardin-Simmons Trinity Tex Coll Pratt St. John’s Winfield Hutchinson Parsons High School Medicine Lodge Ai

May Declares Innocence as Prison Sentence Ordered

Prestonburg Ky Dec 3 Former Rep Andrew J May the letter shy former attorney who faced wartime bribery and conspiracy charges voiced his innocence yesterday as he prepared to begin an eight to 24 month federal sentence. Judge Henry A Schweinhaut rejected May s appeal and ordered immediate service in Washington.

Prestonburg Andrew J. May Henry A. Schweinhaut Washington May

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Fort Hays Tigers Rout Phillips Inseason Opener

Fort Hays State University opened its basketball season with a 71 to 31 victory over Phillips University. Brothers Bud and Glenn Connor led the scoring with 14 and 11 points, as Hays State held a 34 to 22 lead at halftime in Hays Kansas.

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