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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
12
The Big Six conference athletic directors and faculty representatives meet in Kansas City to decide on returning veterans eligibility and the use of freshmen on varsity teams. Officials may also discuss expanding the program to swimming and other new sports as Comdr L E Haskell and Lt Comdr Don Faurot return to their schools.
In Columbus Ohio the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues held final sessions. Key issues included whether the Pacific Coast League could become a major league and there should be more signing bonuses. Commissioner Chandler urged against offensive legislation and the group postponed a decision on banning bonuses.
New York December 7 Jimmy Crowley commissioner of the new all America football conference says he does not expect a falling out with Elmer Layden despite tension between the new league and Layden's National league. Crowley cites longtime friendship and plans to confer as rival commissioners. He notes past gatherings of the four horsemen era and predicts future clashes as conferences raid top players.
The minor league meeting in Columbus featured bizarre reflections as leagues shuffle up and down levels from AA to AAA and A to Sally. Zeke Bonura eyes Beaumont club ownership while Carl Hubbell praises D‑level managers as crucial. Sam Breadon touts Eddie Dyer as pennant leader amid age‑long MAR league president Elmer Daily’s long service.
Kansas University hosts the Olathe Clippers in Hoch Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. It is the Jayhawkers second game of the season after a 45 to 28 win over Warrensburg Mules. Coach F C Allen plans to use Owen Peck against Walt Herkal with Everett Hill at forward and Gil Stramel Gus Daum and Dendell Clark in the starting lineup.
Coach Ev Shelton expects a strong season as Wyoming reunites five veterans from the 1942-43 squad and adds a dozen high school stars. The Cowboys opened with a 58-4 win over Brigham Young and aim for the 1945-46 Big Seven crown behind Milo Komenich Jim Weir Kenny Sailors and guards Jim Reese and Earl Ray. Reese returns from naval service and Sailors is nearing discharge as the team prepares for a December-Kansas State series.
The Kansas Jayhawkers will host a basketball clinic in Memorial Hall Kansas City Kansas with 15 varsity players in a 90 minute session led by Dr. Forrest C. Phog Allen. The event promotes fundamentals drills team plays and defense then a public lecture on training and tactics. A second clinic is set for December 22 at Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse before next week’s games.
Reported scores show Texas Tech 75 over Eastern New Mexico State 32 and Illinois College 33 over Shurtleff 24. Other results include Concordia Moorhead 37 over Jamestown 82 and Kent State 74 over Heidelberg 42 with several military and academy teams listed in scattered matchups.
AP notes historical College football attendance shifts with year-on-year gains. Mentions Joseph Eastman urging sponsors to curb out-of-town travel and past actions by A.A.U. on Olympic participation.
The Southwest conference faculty committee opens tonight and will finish tomorrow morning with veterans eligibility as the main topic. University of Arkansas proposes veterans be eligible in their first year at any school. freshman in athletics also to be discussed. Conference has allowed first year players since 1942 and may renew policy. Athletic directors and coaches will map schedules. In Albuquerque Kirtland Field and Pratt, Kan. air fields vie for second air force basketball title. Kirtland won the southern division, Pratt the northern.
Tulsa defeated St Paul 6 to 4 in a hockey league game reported by Associated Press. No games are on the schedule for tonight.
Salt Lake City scribe John Mooney asks about the move from Elmer Layden's National to Jim Crowley's All American league. He questions whether Dan Topping is tempting the superstition of changing horsemen midstream.
Ames Iowa December seven seven players compete for five starting spots for the 1945 46 season opener against Loras college. Coach Louis Menze has three positions set with guards Ron Norman and Bob Peterson and forward Jim Stark. Streit centers Sam Deal and Nob Dahike duel for center while Buck Anknes and Jim Buck contend for one forward post. The Cyclones expect a sub six foot average height against Vince Dowd Iowa conference champions who will start with a 6 foot 5 inch center and two 6 foot 4 inch teammates.
Kansas State college athletics council approves revival of baseball golf and tennis effective immediately after 1942 hiatus. Owen L. Cochrane will coach baseball, M F Ahearn directs golf, tennis coach unnamed. Also awards letters to Wildcat football players for 1945 including Dale Cowan and six others.
London reports Conservative MPs Boothby and Hollis introduced a motion to reject the 4.4 billion dollar U S loan and the Bretton Woods ratification bill. Labour pressed for ratification while critics warned the loan risks restoring a gold standard and undermining Britain’s economic autonomy.
The Supper club held its monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Smith and daughter with good attendance. Thanksgiving dinner was postponed one week. Guests included the Nunemakers and the Tripkos from Lawrence.
At the Ladies' Aid event a spotted chrysanthemum was the highlight of the day and was later presented to Mr. and Mrs. Bleakley. Nearly two attended.
Oskaloosa residents host and attend dinners visits and programs. Families of Sutton Moody and Thompson groups share meals while visiting relatives in Rockwell City Ottawa Burlington and Kansas City. Bears football team cited as county champions with coach Wertzberger.
Friday meeting in the Presbyterian dining room featured a basket lunch. Homemakers met Thursday with Mrs. Bessie Cash att. Plans for the annual oyster supper at Lone Tree schoolhouse Friday eve. A. L. Ryan to speak December 6 at the Methodist church. Mrs. B. P. Davis visited White City for Thanksgiving and College of Emporia. Miss Mary Roberts broke her left arm. Dr. Stevens treats with an airplane swing. Red Cross efforts: 15 to 20 women in Mrs. Lloyd Morris’s home making 50 slippers for convalescent service men.
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