Kansas Jayhawks Take Large Squad on Oklahoma Road Trip
Nineteen Kansas basketball players, including 9 sophomores, journey to Stillwater for a two game series with Oklahoma A and M. Coach F C Allen plans possible starting Engleman and Golay with Kappleman at center as the Jayhawks seek to test Henry Iba's Cowboys in the non conference battles.
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University of Kansas
F. C. Allen
Dean Nesmith
Stillwater
Okla
Jayhawkers
Oklahoma A. & M
The
Journal-World
Call 22
Engleman
Dr. Allen
Howard Engleman
George Golay
Les Kappleman
Dick Warp
Lyman Corlis
Dr.Allen
Cowboys
Henry Iba
Kansas
Missouri Valley
Bob Allen
Lawrence
Fenton Durand
Ganction City
Don Ebling
Lindsry
Arkansas
City
Loren Florell
Topeka
Warrensburg
Dick Harp
Kansas City
Kan
Bill Hogben
Lester Kappelman
John Kline
Hutchinson
Paul Masoner
Bill McKinley
Kenneth Messner
Arkansas City
Wayne Nees
Brazil
Ind
Bruce Reid
Ack Sands
Louis Thompson
Oskaloosa
Bruce Moran
Pretty Prairie
Johnson
Forard
Ames Arnold
Downs
Oklahoma
Lost Horizon Tribe in China Ends Long Isolation
John Hix profiles a secluded valley people in China once cut off for 300 years after Ming fall. They lived as military prisoners until 1911 and many chose to stay in the mountains even as others merged with wider society. Tomorrow: The flag that got around.
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China
Li Tzucheng
Shensi
Chung Cheng
Cheng
Peking
Adams Narrowly Leads Longden With Big Win Run
Johnny Adams of Iola Illinois rode three winners at Tanforan, trimming the lead of rival Johnny Longden of Canada for this year’s American riding title. Adams boosts his total to 205 victories while Longden, with 218, went scoreless in five races as the season nears its end. They have 13 racing days left, seven at Tanforan five at Agua Caliente and one at Santa Anita.
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San Francisco
Johnny Adams
Iola
Ian
Tanforan Track
Johnny Longden
Anada
Adams
America
Longden
Tanforan
Agua Caliente
Mex
Santa Anita
Dismissal of Michigan Football Coach Harry Isipke In 1929
AP notes indicate Harry Isipke, Michigan head football coach since 1929, received notice of dismissal from the athletic department. The item references past trades and golf leader Willie MacFarlane, ajouter details from other years.
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Harry Isipke
Michigan
Athletic Dotard
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Burgess Whitehead
Roy Parmele
Phil Weintraub
al Cuccinello
Allyn Stout
Willie MacFarlane
Wykoff to Meet Roche in Memorial Ball Bout
Kansas City Kansas December Lee Wykoff and Dory Roche sign to clash in a return grudge bout in Memorial Ball. The match follows public demands from fans and Roche, set for Tuesday night in Kansas City Kansas.
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Wykoff
Roche
Kansas City
Kan
Dec
Lee Wykoff
Dory Roche
Memorial Ball
No Sheepskin Chicago
Dick Schweidler of the Chicago Bears is the only NFL halfback who did not play college football. He learned the game on the LaGrange High School team in Illinois and in independent football in Chicago.
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Chicago
Dick Schweidler
LaGrange Ill
Lions Open season versus Olathe high on bus trip
Lawrence high school Lions face Olathe in a non conference double header with the second team game at 7 o clock. Coach Elmer Schaake leads the squad on a 20 bay bus trip departing at 4 45 this afternoon. Star center Jack Corlis is out with an injury.
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Lawrence High School
Lions
Olathe High
Olathe
Elmer Schaake
Lawrence
Topeka
Januay Schaake
Jack Corlis
Letterman
Corlis
Salina High
Olathe Eagles
Howard Iba
Henry Iba
Oklahoma A
University of Kansas Jayhawkers
Stillwater
Okla
Journal- World Office
Packers Ready for Giants Showdown at Polo Grounds
New York December 9 The Green Bay Packers, bolstered by Don Hutson back from injury, prepare for Sunday’s clash with the Giants at the Polo Grounds. A crowd around 60 000 is expected as Hutson aims to boost the passing game while Clark Hinkle returns to form and a large, aggressive Packers line faces a Giants squad boasting Ed Danowski Tuffy Leemans Hank Soar Ward Duff and a strong two line setup.
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New York
Green Bay Packers
Giants
Polo Grounds
Green Bays
Don Hutson
Packers
Clark Hinkle
Ed Danowski
Tuffy Leemans
Hank Soar
Ward Duff
Minors Are Healthy New Orleans Meeting Reports Progress
William G. Bramham head of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues says minor leagues are in order with 37 clubs, stricter ownership checks, 50 percent salary security, and a 10 mile protection radius. Addington notes renewed optimism as 15.5 million paid admissions in 1938. Delegates approve more optional AAA players and post season championship honors.
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New Orleans
William G. Bramham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
L. H. Addington
Bramham
Ballyhoo
Chamber of Commerce
Addington
International League
Eastern Kansas conference may fade as five schools meet
Topeka hosts a pivotal meeting of five high schools amid reports Emporia plans to sever ties with the league. Manhattan and Lawrence weigh the Topeka dominance, while reorganization talk spreads to nearby districts including Chapman Salina and Junction City.
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Eastern Kansas
Topeka
John E. Jacobs
Liberty Memorial High School
Emporia
Manhattan
Topeka High Trojans
Jacobs
Lawrence
Lawrence Lions
Actos
Chapman
Salina
Abilene
Junction City
Clay Center
Herington
Ellsworth
McPherson
Lindshoro
Wyandotte
Kansas City
Kan
Wichita
Loop
Ark Valley Loop
Dempsey predicts Louis downfall in boxing roundup
Newspaperman notes and fans discuss Joe Louis and challengers as Jack Dempsey warns Louis may slip when out of ring form. Ray Carlin defends Lou Nova’s fast pace, while Tunney and Dempsey peers question timing. Colleague reports Cadets, college stars and all America jinx in football rankings.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Joe Louis
Jack
Ray Carlin
Lou Nova
Lou
Gene Tunney
Nova
Tommy Farr
Louis
Dempsey
Carlin
Eddie Neil
Eddie
Novak Wins Bout at Wichita Interstate Boxing Tourney
Tony Novak of Kansas City outpointed Van Parks in the finals to win the interstate amateur boxing title in Wichita. Clete Henke of Shattuck stopped John Lyle in the first round to claim Class B heavyweight honors. other finals include Ortega over Zamorano in flyweight and Wilson KOing Beeler in welterweight.
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Wichita
Kan
Tony Novak
Kansas City
van Parks
Joplin
Clete Henke
Shattuck
Okla
John Lyle
Newton
Tony Ortega
Pete Zamorano
Ted Wilson
Hoshay Beeler
Eldorado
al Milne
Denver
Lloyd Waggoner
Roswell
N. M
Jack Linnens
Eddie Hudson
Ray Smith
Eloy Chaves
Don Forsee
Dick Miller
Lva
Collier's All-America Football Team Picks Two From TCU and Cornell
Unbeaten Texas Christian university and Cornell each place two players on Collier's All-America squad selected by Grantland Rice. Notables include TCU quarterback David O'Brien and Ki Aldrich, Cornell guards A Sidney Roth and William McKeever, with other selections from Notre Dame Michigan Dartmouth California and Pittsburgh.
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New York
Texas Christian University
Cornell
Grantland Rice
Horned Frogs
David O’brien
Ki Aldrich
A. Sidney Roth
William McKeever
Bowden Wyatt
Tennessee
Roland Young
Oklahoma
Joseph Edward Reiner
Notre Dame
Ralph Heikkinen
Michigan
Texas Christian
Texas Christain
Robert MacLeod
Dartmouth
Vic Bottari
California
Marshall Goldberg
Pittsburgh
St. John's Edges Friends University In Late Field Goal
Stelher scored a winning field goal as St. John's College defeated Friends University Wichita 81 to 30. Friends led 16 to 12 at halftime before St. John's surged to the win in the closing seconds.
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St. John’s
Friends
Winfield
Kan
Stelher
St. John’s College
Friend
University of Wichita
Friend’s
Semi-Pro Baseball Boards Limit Clubs to 16 Players
The national semi-pro baseball congress votes to cap each affiliated club at 16 players in 1989 to prevent over signing and protect active rosters. Executive secretary Mickey McConnell calls the rule uniform and aims to stop raiding by teams.
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New Orleans
National
Semi-Pro Baseball Congress
Congress
Mickey McConnell
McConnell
Helsinki Ad Schools Offer English German Courses
Finnish sales and advertising schools announce special courses in English and German to prepare for extensive business during the 1940 Olympic Games.
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Helsinki
Vinland High Dominates Oreads in League Opener
Vinland High won 38 to 4 over Oread Training in the first game of the new Wakarusa league at Vinland. Beverly Schick led Vinland with 16 points on eight field goals, followed by Warren Smith with 5 baskets and 2 free throws. Earl Jameson, Randell, and Paul Laughlin added points, while Dread Treece and Richardson contributed for Oread with a field goal and a free throw and a single free throw respectively.
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Vinland High School
Oread Training High
Vinland
Beverly Schick
Vinland Center
Warren Smith
Earl Jameson
Randell
Paul Laughlin
Dread Treece
Oread
Richardson
Valley Grove Elects Officers to Jefferson County Union
Valley Grove officers elected to the Jefferson County Christian Endeavor union include president Lawrence Gibson of Winchester and vice president publicity Darlene Smith of Valley Grove. Other posts cover secretary Marcella McKay of Oskaloosa treasurer Don Ray of Winchester and missionary Ruth Schaeffer of McLouth. Laura Zook led the quiet hour and prayer meeting.
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Jefferson County Christian Endeavor Union
Lawrence Gibson
Winchester
Darlene Smith
Valley Grove
Marcella
McKay
Oskaloosa
Tenth Legion
Don Ray
Ruth Schaeffer
McLouth
Don Kimmell
Laura Zook
Betty Kimmell
Councellor
Christian Endeavor
Barbara Zook
McLouth U. B. Society
Russell Shaw
Chase County
Butler County
Cowly
Chatauque
Elk County
Charles Spray
Midland
Elmer Weifel
Guy Shultz
R. D. Shaw
Jeff Barnes
Sidney Long
Clarabel Harris
Topeka
Herschell Barnes
Virgil Groves
Lawrence
Williamr Lombard
Floyd
Here
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Jardine
Wichita University
Egypt
Will Dias
Enid
Okla
W. A. Wellman
Mr. Wellman
Albert Ford
Susie Shook
Ford
G. W. W. Club
State Grange
Lloyd Weibel
Delores
Della Weibel
RE. D. Shaw
Barrett
Sunnyside
Valley Grove Christian Endeavor
Jefferson County
C. E
R. P
Elva Marty
Walter Love
Winchester Christian Society
Valley Grove Society
Mr. Beck
Steady Coaching Job Denver
Tub Morris coaches West High School football for the 24th consecutive year. He is secretary of the Colorado Golf Association and a former state champion. Basketball score Hastings 37 Kansas Wesleyan 32.
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Denver
Cpi—N. G
Tub) Morris
West
Tub
Colorado Golf Association
Hastings
Kansas Wesleyan
Dan Morgan Renounces College Football Players as Ring Prospects
New York December 9 Dan Morgan longtime fight manager says he quits on college football players as boxing prospects. He notes players avoid getting ears damaged preferring truck drivers and stevedores who can take a hit. He recalls a Harvard prodigy who lost his chance after a single ear blow and says training fighters is safer with non football minds.
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Dan Morgan
New York
Dan
Lou Nova
Tommy Farr
Lou
Harvard
Mr. Morgan
Damaging Lives For Profit In Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor discussion on liquor traffic titled Damaging Lives For Profit. Reports compare pre and post Eighteenth Amendment conditions. Members plan a visit to McLouth U B society next Sunday and discuss future rallies and county officer installations.
Overbrook Residents Host Alaska Visitor and Local Events
Overbrook notes Mr Anthony Karnes commissioner of schools of Alaska and his family visited relatives before returning to Juneau. Delbert Valentine and wife attended their parents golden wedding in McAllen Texas. A Christmas tree program is set December 22 at the Methodist church. Cosmos club hosted by Mrs W E Topping featured art talks by Mrs James Sullivan and Mrs Leslie Long.
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Anthony Karnes
Juneau
Alaska
Tony
Schools of
Overbrook High School
St. Louis
Delbert Valentine
McAllen
Tex
J. W. Valentine
Methodist
W. E. Topping
Cosmos Club
James Sullivan
Nelson Art Gallery
Leslie Long
A. M. Hart
Albert Kinney
Ridegway
G. M. Hart
Topeka Vis
Beck to Cyclone Staff Beams from Ames
Ames Iowa December 9 Ed Bock star Cyclone football man joins Iowa State college coaching staff January 1 He graduates with a mechanical engineering degree December 21 An all-Big Six guard for three years and near unanimous all American choice this season
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Beck
Cyclone
Ames
Ed Bock
Iowa State College
Bock
Iowa State
Death Notice and Family Visit Report
Mrs Mary Metsker has died at her son Clarence’s home. She formerly lived in Overbrook. Burial will be in Overbrook cemetery. Mrs Bonnie Bushong of Richland visited Mr and Mrs James Sullivan.
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Iting
W. E. Beard
Bonnie Bushong
Richland
James Sullivan
Mary Metsker
Clarence
Metsker
Overbrook
Overbrook Cemetery
Oak Ridge Community News From Lawrence Parade to Farm Bureau Meeting
Oak Ridge reports participation in the Santa Claus parade in Lawrence with Fay Brown and pupils. A December Farm Bureau meeting at Trinity Lutheran church features Dr. W. M. Jardine, Mrs. David Perkins chorus, and Christmas planning. County agents Deal Six and Richard King worked on the annual membership drive.
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Lawrence
Fay Brown
J. F. Morgan
Henry Hornberger
F. H. Leonhard
Oak Ridge
Ted Brown
Brown
Midland Hall
Hugh Means
Farm Bureau
Trinity- Lutheran Church
W. M. Jardine
Wichita University
David Perkins
Kate Toms
Ardell Weeks
Charlie Roll
Samuel Walker Relief Corps No. 113
Lillian Stumbo
Weeks
Ernest Stumbo
Garnett
Lawrence Leonhard
Lucy Purcell
Topeka
Douglas County
Deal Six
Richard King
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Max Baer
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