Jayhawks Fall to Oklahoma A&M in Close Stillwater Games
Kansas lost the second of a two game series to Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater 25 to 19 after dropping the opener 21 to 15. Free throw woes and rugged defense slowed the Jayhawks as Sophomores push veterans for roles and Doug Allen led with a late scoring run.
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Carnegie Tech Prepares for Sugar Bowl vs Texas Christian
Carnegie Tech's football squad held a week of practice as they head to the Sugar Bowl on January 2 to face Texas Christian. The Tartans focus on a strong pass defense to stop Davey OBrien, whose arm powered TCU through an unbeaten season. The 43 man squad plans a two week training period at Bay St. Louis before moving to New Orleans.
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Historic Sports and Baseball Trades Highlight Past Decades
AP notes last year's Redskins beat the Bears 25 21 for a pro title. It recalls the 1930s Dodgers to Red Sox deal and landmark baseball commissions. Also cites 1988 half year Greek tobacco exports hitting a record 7 million metric tons.
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Sammy Waugh
Chicago Bears
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ray Benge
al Lopez
Bobby Reis
Tony Cuccianello
Boston
Ed Grandt
Randy Moore
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Rhenesda M. Landis
Will Harridge
Strange Shark Bait Method Used by Tongan Natives
The article describes a Tongan shore fishing method called siwaga where divers lure sharks with decayed meat and coconut shells to the boat. A swimmer entices sharks closer, then a noose is placed and the animal is clubbed at the gunwale, as detailed by Charles Plumb and Charles Stuart Ramsay in their Tin Can Island report.
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Eastern Kansas conference action shapes new Central Kansas league
In Topeka and Chapman discussions today, Eastern Kansas Members consider reconfiguring leagues with Salina Junction City and Manhattan attending. Travel distances cited show potential shifts if Salina and Junction City join, altering trips for Ottawa Lawrence and other teams.
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Neal M. Wherry
Liberty Memorial High School
John E. Jacobs
Elmer Schaake
Topeka
Salina
Junction City
Kansas Loop
Manhattan
Kansas
Frank Prentup
Topeka High
Ottawa
Lawrence
Kansas Jayhawkers face tough season in Big Six race
Dr. F C Allen predicts a clash between Oklahoma and Missouri for the Big Six title as Kansas reevaluates after losses to Oklahoma A and M. Stillwater vote names Harv Engleman Allen Corlis Reid as starters, while Ernest Ireland earns Little All-America honorable mention again. Kansas prepares for Texas swing and Christmas break workouts at Norman and Texas venues.
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Dick Harv
Howard Engleman
Bob Allen
Lyman Corlis
Bruce Reid
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Baylor
Billy Dowell
J. D. Norton
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Ernest Ireland
Lawrence High
Bethany
Budge Named Nation's Top Athlete of 1938 in AP Poll
Don Budge, California tennis star, is chosen as the year's No 1 athlete by 26 of 63 sports editors in the AP eighth annual poll. Henry Armstrong finishes a close second with 104 points, ahead of Johnny Vander Meer who places third with 37 points.
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Don Budge
California
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Armstrong
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Yoo Henry Armstrong
Davey O'Brien
Glenn Cunningham
Ralph Guidahl
Rolf
Sam Snead
Joe Loanis
Hank Greenherg
Basketball scores from multiple colleges and teams
A compiled list shows Michigan 41 over Michigan State 34 and Indiana State 23. Southeastern Missouri Teachers 22 to Ohio State 43, George Washington 37. Pittsburg 45 over Northwestern 37. St Louis U 30. Missouri School of Mines 40 over Rice 18. Tulane 18. Marquette 45 over Chicago 23. Illinois 49 over Washington U. of St Louis 31. Wisconsin 45 over Notreatime.
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Giants Win Title in NFL Championship Playoff
New York Giants beat Green Bay Packers 23-17 in the National League championship playoff at the Polo Grounds. Giants 48,120 spectators set a playoff record as Ed Danowski and Tuffy Leemans starred with key scores and two blocked kicks aided by a 61 yard march for the winning TD. Giants coach Steve Owen praised his rebuilding program and defense. Bill Terry indicated no major trades but would listen for a pitcher. he praised Zeke Bonura and affirmed Ken O’Dea stays with the club.
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Wakarusa League schedule for Vinland Oread Haskell Piper
The Wakarusa League lists remaining games among Vinland Oread Training Haskell and Piper high schools in Kan. schedule includes dates December February and matchups Vinland Oread Haskell Piper noted. Omaha volleyball wins YMCA championship defeating Kansas City and Topeka on December 12 1937.
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Oread Training
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Piper
Kan
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Omaha
Kansas City
Topeka
Baseball Trading Holds Spotlight Before Major Meetings
Baseball's trading surge precedes the major league meetings with Washington sending Zeke Bonura to the Giants for 20 000 and two minor leaguers. Jim Carlin and Tom Baker go to the Senators, while Billy Jurges moves to the Cubs. Freddy Hutchinson talks swirl as Pirates seek deal with Seattle.
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Bill Terry
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Freddy Hutchinson
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Hockey Standings and Schedule From American Hockey Association
AP reports December standings show Minneapolis 10 4 52 points, Tulsa 9 3 32, St. Louis 9 4 34, St. Paul 6 4 8, Wichita 2 12 34. This Week schedule lists Minneapolis at Kansas City Tuesday, St Paul at Wichita, and Tulsa at Wichita Saturday.
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Coffeyville Wins Debate in Pittsburg
Coffeyville Junior College, represented by Miss Helen Banowetz, won a debate in Pittsburg on December 12. The event showcased oratory skills and team preparation from Coffeyville.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Coffeyville Junior College
Helen Banowetz
Pittsburg Teachers College Wins Debate Tournament Title
Miss Lillian Rowland led Pittsburg Teachers College to victory in the annual debate tournament defeating the Arkansas City Junior College men. The Coffeyville team previously claimed state and national junior college titles last year.
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Pittsburg Teachers College
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