Ottawa Braves Upset Kansas in Overtime Basketball Clash
Ottawa Braves stunned the Kansas Jayhawks 41 to 35 in Ottawa. Lyman Corlis and Loren Florell led Kansas with 14 and five field goals respectively while Adrian Miller was sidelined with a knee injury.
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F.C. Allen
Ottawa
Kansas
Golay
Florell
Meersiepe
Doercinronsi
ED Corlis
Menpwsner
Stanton Durand
Schmidt
Reed
Pralle
Johnson
Benne
GFTF
Morgan
Morales
Pole Vault Record Breaks World Mark In 1932 Title Meet
The article notes Bill Graber of USC set a world pole vault record of 14 feet 4 3/4 inches on July 16, 1932, surpassing prior marks by Varoff and Sefton among others. It also mentions Varoff and Meadows tying records in 1937 and recounts related track history at Marquette University Stadium Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Graber
University of Southern California
Robin Carr
Yale
George Varoff
Oregon
Dean Cromwell
Bill Sefton
Lawrence Lions Open 1937 38 Season With 40 28 Win
The Lawrence High Lions defeated Olathe High 40 to 28 at Liberty Memorial gym. John Krum led with 14 points, Palmateer added eight, Houk and Wetzel contributed, and the second team posted 18 points in the third period.
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Lawrence
Lions
Howard Iba
Olathe High
Liberty Memorial High
Olathe
Don Palmateer
Ralph Houk
John Krum
Dewitt Potter
Don Wetzel
Eudora High Beats Gardner High in Little Five clash
Eudora High School basketball won a Little Five league game over Gardner 40 to 27. Eudora forward Mathia led with 19 points and nine fields plus a free throw. The team led 18 to 9 at halftime and the next game is at Sprn Hill on December 21.
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Eudora High
Gardner
Eudora
Mathia
Sprn Hill
Three All-Americans Highlight 1937 Football Classics
Three All-Americans stand out in the 1937 season as Yale star Clinton Edward Frank, Notre Dame’s Charles Alexander Sweeney, and Colorado’s Byron Whizzer White lead a list of spectacular plays. Frank’s long runs and key passes frame Yale’s near-miss, Sweeney’s three defensive scores pace Notre Dame, and White’s 95 yard return and 78 yard scoring run power Colorado’s season. Others, including Ray Hapes, Dick Riffle, Kenny Washington, and Jack Baer, contribute long gains, clutch punts, and notable field goals that define the year’s thrilling scrapbook of football feats.
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New York
America
Associated Press
Clinton Edward Frank
Yale
Charles Alexander Sweeney
Notre Dame
Byron
Whizzer) White
Colorado
Frank
Princeton
Flick Hoxton
Maine
Alf Hessberg
Elis
Dartmouth
Sweeney
Notre-Dame
A. Middy
Navy
Minnesota
Gophers
Northwestern
White
Rockies
Utah
Missouri
Big Six
Colorado College
Ray Hapes
Mississippi
Dick Riffle
Albright
Little
Hapes
Ouachita
Biffle
City College of New York
Kenny Washington
Tiger
Johnny Ryland
Washington
Hirshon
Southern California
Arkansas
Jack Robbins
Jim Benton
Ray Hamilton
Texas
Chrisan
Oklahoma A. & M
Oklahoma
Jack Baer
Dave Colwell
Socby
Orwell
Lowell English
Kansas State
Nebraska
West Squad Chosen for New Year Charity Game
The West selection committee led by Percy Lacey named the initial West squad for the January charity football game in San Francisco. Key backs and ends include James Benton Arkansas Pete Oklahoma Grant Stone Stanford Elmer Dohrmann Tackles Fred Shivey Nebraska Carl Schleckman Utah and others. East squad coached by Andy Kerry Colgate and Bernie Bierman Minnesota will be heavier on average. The West gathers in San Francisco December 20 for practice, with East players arriving December 21 from Northwestern University.
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San Francisco
Percy Lacey
James Benton
Arkansas
Pete
Aeeith Okehoma
Grant Stone
Stanford
Elmer Dohrmann
Fred
Shivey
Nebraska
Carl
Schleckman
Utah
Bob Grimashington
Alex Schwarz
San ‘Francisco
Gull
Hoptown
Washington State
Joe Routt
Texas A. & M
Maurice
Kirk
Missouri
Herbert Hedlund
Draketers
Louis
Tsoutsouvas
Mickey. Parks
Oklahoma
Gear Ravenice
Gonzaga
Milton
Povich
Montana
Joe Gray
Oregon
Tates
Elmer Kal
Oregon State
Dwight Sloan
Joh Wolfe
Clarence Douglass
Kansas
Littlefield
Washington
Licey
Outfit
Andy Kerry
Colgate
Bernie Bierpan
Minnesota
Lacey
Northwestern
University
Pight
Gridleys Take Lead in Missouri Valley Loop
Oklahoma City December 11 UP The Wichita Gridleys lead the Missouri Valley AAU basketball standings after a 33 to 25 victory over the Oklahoma City Parks in the league opener. The game marked Oklahoma City’s first AAU season showing many ex-college players as starters. Pi per from Phillips University and Dick Smith from Northwest Teachers College led Kansans with 22 points. Tee Connelley of Oklahoma paced his team with eight points, while Lage and Welschhausen, both with college ties, scored meagerly or none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Wichita Gridleys
Missouri Valley A. A. U
Oklahoma City Parks
A.A. U
Oklahoma Collegians
Oklahoma
Ro Piper
Phillips University
Dick ‘Smith
No Stiwestera ‘Teachers College
Alva
Kansans
Tee Connelley
University of Oklahoma
Oklahomans
Grad’ Ie Lage
Southwestern
Weatherford Okla
Oklahoma Ois
Kolsen
A. Welshhausen
University of Kansas Giant
Wrestling Card Night Falls In New Jersey Feats
Last night in Buffalo New York Danno O Mahoney 228 defeated Ed Don George 223 in two of three falls in North Bergen Abie Coleman 220 defeated Joe Dusek 220 and Cleveland Everett Marshall 217 drew with Le Junta Cole and Ali Baba 205 in a one hour bout in North Java and Omaha based events draw.
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Buffalo
N. J
Danno O'Mahoney
Ed Don George
North Java
North Bergen
Abie Coleman
New York
Joe Dusek
Omaha
Neb
Cleveland
Everett
Marshall
le Junta
Cole
Ali Baba
Drew
Junction City Faces Weekend Showdown After Friday Night Game
Box scores note Lawrence leading Clo 23 to 7 at half. Palmateer, Krum, Corlis, Goehring, Manning, Williams, Haney, Hyer, Kramer, Arthur and Randall missed two free throws. Officials were Orlis Cox of Ottawa U and Jay Plumley of K. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Clothe
Palmateer
Krum
Corlis
Goehring
Manning
Williams
Haney
Hyer
Kramer
Arthur
Randall
Orlis Cox
Ottawa U
Jay Plumley
K. A
Ommeceanmereennenes
Moon
Eerensn
Corliss
Wetzel
Poel
O- Wise
Sane
Olathe
Wiliams
Bearss
Ceeeeeet Aeeerenanesee 2 Eeeeeteersntetinas
Peeete Ete
Stereeeses
Moorman
Findley
Jamison
J. Heck
Hinshaw
Droom
Wrirven
Rothchild
Tateeet Rednienseesen
Johanning
Buttermore
Voigts
Nat
Washburn Eyes Opening Season With Wichita and Kansas Dates
Washburn hosts Wichita University to open the season and will meet Kansas University on December 16 at home. Coach Dee Erickson drills a large squad with seventeen players reporting, including four holdovers from last year’s freshman team and two junior college newcomers. The Ichabods face an eighteen game schedule with fourteen Missouri Valley conference games and three non conference meetings.
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Topeka
Washburn
Wichita University
Ichabods
Kansas University
Charles D. “Dee” Erickson
Blues
Erickson
Dorsey Elliott
Harlan Schlicher
Lee Brown
Harry Schulties
Tom Powell
Adrian
Bud” Lorden
Norman Lanneman
Jim Mackey
University of Kansas
Emporia Teachers
Columbus Hurler Tops Earned Run List in 1937
Chicago December 11. William McGee right handed pitcher with Columbus led all American Association hurlers in earned run average. In 31 games he had a 17 win 7 loss record with a 2.97 ERA. He was the only pitcher among 66 in 45 innings or more to allow under three runs per game. Max Macon of Columbus led in victories with 21 wins and 12 losses in 45 games.
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Chicago
William McGee
Columbus
McGee
Red Bird
Max Macon
Kansas Jayhawks face four tough road tests in four days
The Kansas Jayhawks begin a demanding four game stretch starting Monday night with Baker, Southwestern and Morningside at home and Washburn in Topeka on Thursday. Baker and Southwestern defeated KU last season, Washburn edged KU by four in the opener, while Morningside of Albion, Iowa, returns veterans from a season that nearly reached the NCAA final.
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Kansas Jayhawkers
Baker
Southwestern
Morningside
Washburn
Topeka
Jayhawks
Kansas
Washburn Fost
Mount Oread Crew
Morningside College of Albion
Towa
Kansas City
Warrensburg
K. U
Rudolph and
Davison
Charles Bonebrake
Bonebrake
Lawrence High School
Parsons Junior College
Lawrence High
Billy Johnson
Lloyd
Tucker
Edgar Hinshaw
Harold Bratches
Russell Briar
Harold Deckert
Joe McCoy
Schulties
Ichabod
Ashburn
Norman Lanneman
Topeka High
Possible Upset Looms In Schmeling Thomas Showdown
New York December 11. Harry Thomas, a durable challenger, meets Max Schmeling in a much anticipated bout. Schmeling, aged about 32 after a lengthy exile, carries war battered power while Thomas brings hunger and experience from midwest rings. The crowd expects drama and a tough test for the German.
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Pompton Lakes
N.J
Harrys
Max Schmeling
New York
Harry Thomas
Niagara Falls
Ever Green
Braddock-Baer
Schmeling-Louis
Farr-Louis
Thomas
Schmeling
Louis
Yankee Stadium
Uhlan
Midwest
Dempsey
Willard
Tunney
Arrows Lose A Game To Bermingham Prosser Five
The Wakarusa Arrows lost at Haskell gym to Bermingham Prosser Paper of Kansas City 28 to 21 in a nip and tuck contest. Hare led the Arrows with 10 points while Franz of the visitors had 11 to top scorers. Referee Floyd Kelly officiated the game and the bout ended with Kansas City five ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Arrows
Haskell
Haskell Gym
Bermingham-Prosser Paper Company
Kansas City
Hare
Franz
Collie
Wanageshik
G. Washington
Duffina
Ganfiela
Floyd, Kelly
EK. U
Sammy Slingin' Sammy Sells Accuracy Against Bears
A Chicago preview notes Sammy Baugh for Any Old Position impresses with lethal accuracy, able to knock a cigar from a defender's mouth at 20 yards. Cliff Battles praises his quick spirals and hard-hitting throws as the Bears loom for the national pro title in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sammy
Cliff
Battles
Ener
Benny Friedman
Chicago Bears
Ray Morrison Tops Southeast Coach Poll in Nashville
Ray Morrison of Vanderbilt named best coach by Southeastern Conference coaches and Dixie sports writers in a Nashville Banner poll. Morrison guided a lightly regarded Commodores through a tough schedule with two losses, beating LSU Tennessee SMU Chicago and Kentucky while losses included Georgia Tech 14 0 and Alabama 9 7.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jesse Ray Morrison
Southeastern Conference
Dixie Sports Writers
Vanderbilt
Nashville Banner
Morrison
Commodores
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Louisiana State University
Tennessee
Southern Methodist
Chicago
Kentucky
Jack Meagher
Nk Thomas
Auburn
Snead Ahead in Miami Open With 67 and 11 Clubs Used
Sluggin Sam Snead led after 18 holes of the Miami Biltmore Open with a four under par 67 and used 11 clubs under the PGA limit in effect next January. The 25 year old from White Sulphur Springs WV said he favors the limit and can get by with 10 clubs after adjustment. He posted a two stroke lead over Johnny Revolta of Evanston Illinois. Coral Gables Florida.
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Sam Snead
Miami
Biltmore
Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Sam
Johnny Revolta
Evanston
III
Coral Gables
Fla
U S Tennis Stars Win Australian Titles
Donald Budge wins the Victoria singles championship in Melbourne defeating Jack Bromwich in straight sets 8-6 6-3 9-7. Dorothy Bundy of Los Angeles defeats Nancy Wynne to win the women's singles 6-4 1-6 6-4.
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Melbourne
Donald Budge
Victoria
Jack Bromwich
Australia
Dorothy May Bundy
Los Angeles
Nancy Wynne
Basketball Scores Across Colleges and High Schools
The list shows multiple college men's basketball scores including Pittsburgh 27 Northwestern 22 Grinnell 38 Coe 31 Kansas State 44 Miami 43 Cornell 28 Iowa State 26, Dartmouth 40 Springfield 38 and others. High school results include Olathe Lawrence Winfield Ponca City Doniphan Wichita East Emporia El Dorado Kingman and more with various point totals. An advertisement promotes a Journal World subscription as a Christmas gift.
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Pittsburgh
Northwestern
Coe
Grinnell
Louisville
Butler
Greeley State
Kansas State
Miami
Georgetown
Cornell
Iowa State
Dartmouth
Springfield
Batesville
Ark
Southeast Missouri
Missouri University
Central College
Omaha U
Wayne
Simpson
Drake
University of Southern California
New Mexico Armies
Hight School Olathe
Lawrence
Winfield
Ponca City
Atchison
Doniphan
Wichita East
Emporia
el Dorado
Eureka
Kingman
Dodge City
Bartlesville
Okla
Independence Cathedral High
Wichita
Lindsborg
Junction City
Newton
Pap sequence notes Moorhead game comeback win
A fragmented report describes Moorhead Minnesota overcoming a late deficit to beat Ning 34 to 38 or 383 by a margin. Players challenged the floor referee as tension rose with a woman’s screams noted during the key moments.
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Moorhead
Kansas State Edges Greeley State in Tight Openers
Kansas State defeated Greeley State Teachers of Colorado 44 to 42 in Manhattan. The Wildcats led 29 to 20 at the half before Greeley rallied, but the home team held on for the win in the first game of a two game series.
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Kansas
Colorado
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State
Greeley State Teachers of Colorado
Greeley
Yate
Boxing Roundup From Various Cities Reports Knockouts And Absorptions
In multiple boxing results, fighters such as Wesley Ram Grand in Grand Rapids, Joey Archibald in Providence, Jimmy Adamick in Midland, Lou Brouillard in Boston, Chuck Crowell in San Francisco, Mello Bettina in Hollywood, John Risko in Lima, Henry Shaft in Hibbing, George Black in Milwaukee, Everett Rightmire in Minneapolis, Young Gene Buffalo in Atlantic City, and Eddie Cool in Philadelphia register knockouts or decisions. The report lists weights, locations, and outcomes across numerous venues.
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D Rapids
Mich
Wesley
Ram
Grand’ Rapids
Charley
Baxter
Columbus
Washington
Joey Archibald
Providence
R. I
Lemuel Lemieux
New Bedford
Mass
Detroit
Jimmy Adamick
Midland
Eddie
Mader
New York
Boston
Lou Brouillard
Worcesie Meee Guigaiates
Dick Maloney
Oston
San Francisco
Chuck Crowell
Los Angeles
Sonny Boy Walker
Phoenix
Ariz
Hollywood
Cal
Mello Bettina
Beacon
N. Y
Swede Beglund
San Diego
Lima
Ohio
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Jimmy Delaney
Buffalo
N.Y
Hibbing
Minn
Henry Schaft
Minneapolis
Frankie Sagillo
Chicago
Ilwaukee
George Black
Milwaukee
Frankie Battag Ma
Palmyra
Wis
Everett Rightmire
Sioux City
Roger Bernard
Flint
Atlantic City
N. J
Gene Buffalo
Johnny Rossie
Philadelphia
Cool
Johnny Turco
Jersey City
Kipke Answers Third String Tackle on Michigan Bench
Michigan coach Harry Kipke recalls a third string tackle who considered leaving the squad due to other work. Kipke urged him to stay, saying we need you. The player replied that if he wasn’t needed for Minnesota, he wouldn’t be needed at all. The substitute watched as Minnesota routed Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Harry Kipke
Michigan
Kipke
Minnesota
Gophers
Wolverines
Rose Bowl Broadcast Set By WREN Announcers
Don Wilson and Ken Carpenter will call the Rose Bowl game for WREN on New Year’s Day. The California and Alabama gridiron classic airs from 3 45 p m January 1 over Station WREN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WREN
Don Wilson
Ken Carpenter
Ace
West Coast
University of California
University of Alabama
Move Fast New Orleans Player Sees 23 Years of Service
Larry Gilbert has spent 23 years with the New Orleans southern association club as player manager and business manager. The Elks bowling scores section lists Dreyer Hunsinger Charlton Henry with mixed figures and high men noted, indicating a busy, detailed scoreboard at the event.
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New Orleans
Larry Gilbert
New Orleans Southern Association
Dreyer
Hunsinger
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