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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

6

Freshman Cagers Spark KU Victory Over Varsity 33–31

Kansas University fans saw the frosh take the measure of the varsity in a tight 33 to 31 game last night. Bill Hogben led the varsity with 13 points in the first half while Ray Evans paced the freshmen with 11. Ballard and Turner stood out for the frosh as Coach Hogben shuffled 20 players in preparation for Texas contests. The regulars prevailed in a hard fought finish.

Dr. F. C. Allen Dr. Allen Allen University of Texas Hogben Bill Hogben Ray Evans E Dormer Jack Ballard Exmely Paul Turner d Evans Bill R Ogben Varsity Turner Don Red Dog Ettinger Howard Engleman Vance Hall Bobby Allen Johnny Kline Ballard Evans Altho Charley Black Jayhawk K.U Veran Hunter Hall Semmeemmingy Buescher Cemenee Henry O Mathews Neces Hallberg Fae Powerscie Eucess Tjornson Sollenberger D. Miller AMOS Kiine Waco Sanneman FMONA Banas Nipper Moser K. U TP Turner F Kissell F Black Meres Phillips Keene F Ballard We Fitzpatrick C Seeereeme

Eddie Briez's 9 Sports Roundup Highlights Deals and Rumors

In New York reports Penn backer Francis Reagan receives 5000 from the Athletics 7500 from the Red Sox with the Yankees pledging to top any offer Fordham gets 45000 or 42 percent of gate at the Cotton Bowl British economist Horton Smith questions wartime gold recovery Giants reportedly considered sending Tony Cuccinello to Jersey City Casey Waner praised for hitting power Mel Ott signs with the Giants Sid Luckman linked to Brooklyn Dodgers Max Baer linked to stage renewal Curt Davis hunter elk and Mrs Davey OBrien knitting for Red Cross Captain Phil Scott dies in Chicago plane crash Joe Kirkwood loses trick golf clubs in winter tour delay

New York Penn Francis Reagan Athletics Red Sox Yankees Fordham Horton Smith St. Andrews Prestwich Sandwich Deal Giants Tony Cuccinello Jersey City Hague Gabby Hartnett Curt Davis Dodgers Utah Davey O’brien Red Cross Bill Killefer Milwaukee Phil Scott Chicago Minnesota Joe Kirkwood

Kansas Varsity Faces Texas Longhorns Monday Night

The Kansas Jayhawks beat the alumni 25 to 21 and the freshmen 33 to 31 and travel to Hoch Auditorium to meet the Texas Longhorns on Monday night. Coach Jack Gray will field a veteran lineup with four seniors and a junior in a tall but not much bigger quintet. The 7:30 p.m. tip off follows the earlier wins as Kansas seeks its first true test.

University of Kansas Longhorns of Texas Universn Hoch Auditorium Jack Gray Altho Jhhan Jayhawker

Minnesota bowls quoted line from Jeff Moshier guest star

St Petersburg Independent cites Jeff Moshier as guest star and notes a humorous quote about Minnesota furnishing all the football salad yet lacking a bowl to put it in. The item highlights a playful exchange without additional context or details.

Jeff Moshier St. Petersburg Minnesota

Cubs Seek Jimmy Wilson for Base Stealing Mentorship

A Chicago report suggests the Cubs aim to hire Jimmy Wilson mainly to teach young players base stealing. The move highlights Wilsons pace and coaching experience as a strategic asset to improve running game.

Mebbe Cubs Jimmy Wilson

All Star Selections and Heisman Milestones Noted

Mirror recalls events from years past including the 1940 all star team selection with Joe Cronin of the Boston Red Sox in the lead role. It also notes Clint Frank of Yale winning the Heisman Trophy and SMU’s Rose Bowl win over Texas A&M for the twelfth straight victory.

Associated Press American League Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Clint Frank Yale Southern Methodist Texas A

AET America Position Class Age Heist Senior 22 6:00

Collegiate football notes list players by senior and junior status with ages and times. Home towns shown include Natrona Pa Cedarhurst Knoxville Bridgeport Wisner Montrose Memphis Glendale Gary Davenport Haskell. Awarded Third Team and Honorable Mention across backs ends tackles guards centers with multiple schools named.

Natrona Cedarhurst N.Y Knoxville

K State Beats Washburn In Defensive Cage Tilt

Kansas State opened with strong defense and a 23 to 15 win over Washburn in Manhattan. Tom Guy led with eight points as Washburn struggled to reach double figures, especially early in the game.

K-State Washburn Manhattan Kan Kansas State

National AAU to Bar Amateurs From Germany Trips

The National AAU executive committee recommended to the convention that no amateur athlete be allowed to compete in Germany. The decision follows plans to send a U S team to a world boxing championships in Berlin in 1942.

Denver Germany Roy B. Davis Chicago United States Berlin Angelo Hank) Luisetti Stanford Board of Governors Luisetti California A. U Charles F. Hunter San Francisco Hawaii Paul R. Jordan Indianapolis Dartmouth Buenos Aires Irvan van Blarcom Wichita Kan

Conference Bans Playoffs for Cage Rep in NCAA Tourney

Big Six faculty representatives voted to end play offs determining the league's NCAA regional representative. Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma had shared last season's title before a two day playoff produced Kansas as champion. The rule ties go to team with largest margin of victory in offense versus opponents.

Kansas City Big Six Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Indiana H. H. King Kansas State New York City L. M Biff) Jones Nebraska Valley Wichita University Washburn Biff Jones Jim Lookabaugh Oklahoma A. & M

Pro Game Sellout Sets all-time NFL Receipts Record

Washington and Chicago face a championship clash as Carl Storck predicts NFL playoff receipts will top 100000 dollars for the title game. The Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins expect fair weather despite a chance of rain, with sellouts and regular-season tickets filling most boards.

Washington Carl Storck National Football League Chicago Storck Bears Redskins Altho

Pierce Earns All-Big Six First Team Honor

Kansas center Don Pierce is named to the Omaha World Herald all-Big Six first team and will receive a ring in recognition of the selection.

Pierce Don Pierce Kansas Omaha World- Herald

Haskell High Drops First Basketball Game Of Season

Haskell Indians fall 19 to 18 to Manual High of Kansas City in a hard fought opener. Haskell led 10 9 at halftime before Manual pulled away in the final periods. Wakarusa Arrows beat Ray Cleaners 44 to 35 in the windup.

Haskell High School Indians Manual High School Kansas City Indians Manual Wakarusa Arrows Haskell Ray Cleaners Daugherty Primeaux F Atwood Atwood Iron Brown Childs Cowing Calfas Gaimbrone Deluna

Basketball scores grid from a published summary

South Dakota edged Nebraska 40 to 39 after two overtimes. Other results include Kansas State 23 over Washburn 15 and a wide mix of college and high school games across regions with teams such as Illinois, Georgia, Purdue, Loyola Chicago, Texas, Harvard, MIT, UC LA, San Diego State, and many smaller colleges and high schools posting final tallies.

South Dakota Nebraska Kansas State Washburn Westminster Arkansas State Batesville Illinois Georgia Purdue St. Joseph’s Fordham St. Peter's Loyola of Chicago Kalamazoo Ohio Youngstown West Texas State Texas East Texas State New York U Upsala Harvard High School Wichita East Mulvane Emporia Wichita North Clearwater Wellington Russell Newton Parsons Frontenac Wyandotte Winfield Garnett Paola Hutchinson Great Bend Norwich Cunningham Turon Partridge Halstead Maize

Selective service trainees depart for Fort Riley and Camp Robinson

A movement of 44 trainees, including 11 from St. Louis, left for Fort Riley Kansas for army training. Earlier, 48 recruits departed for Camp Robinson Arkansas.

Fort Riley Leavenworth Kan Selective Service St. Louis Army Training

Mrs Scott urges TB drive participants to call for seals

Mrs Jessie Scott seal sale secretary for the TB association says some persons did not receive their seals this year. Seals will be mailed promptly. Call 3091 and a sheet will be sent to those who missed theirs.

Jessie Scott Seal Sale T.B. Association

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