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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1945

Page

7

Kansas Jayhawkers Triumph Over Rockhurst 59 to 45

Kansas defeats Rockhurst 59 to 45 in Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Mo without Gus Daum. Charlie Black Owen Peck and Jim Cashin lead scoring while George Richter tops Rockhurst with 14 points. Kansas led 38 26 at halftime and will play Kansas State Missouri and Nebraska in upcoming tournament.

Jayhawker Rockhurst Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Crimson and Blue Charlie Black Owen Peck Peck Clark Black George Richter Hawks Margi Jayhawkers Kansas Jim Cashin Wendell Clark Crimson Kansans Allen Gus Daum St. Louis Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Aggies Martin It Hill Barr Itf Williams Montell Robinson Lovett Richter Cashin Capra Fitzsimons Clarkson Oo Owens Peck & Clark Stramel Anderson Hill

Bagby Returns to Boston as Indians Trade Pitcher

Jim Bagby, Cleveland’s temperamental right hander, is traded to the Boston Red Sox reuniting with manager Joe Cronin. Cleveland sends Vic Johnson and about $5,000 cash in exchange for Bagby. Earlier, Philadelphia bought Buck McCormick from Cincinnati and Johnny Humphries from Chicago at the winter meetings.

Chicago Jim Bagby Cleveland Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Tribe Vic Johnson Philadelphia Phillies Frank Buck) McCormick Cincinnati Reds Johnny Humphries Chicago White Sox

Basketball Results From Various Army and College Teams

East Greaier Field 86 UNH 59. Loyola 41 Coast Guard 34. Fort Belvoir 41 Marine Corps Institute 35. Naval Supply Depot Harrisburg 47 Lock Haven 37. Mississippi State 26 Arkansas 52 Memphis NATTC 48. Greensboro Ordnance 64 North Carolina 63 Tennessee 50 Milligan 35. Iowa 71 South Dakota State 33 Indiana 56 Camp Atterbury 53 Notre Dame 52 Chanute 45. Nebraska 52 South Dakota 29 Washburn 42 Kansas State 38 Dubuque 39 Cornell IA 23. Nebraska Wesleyan 59 Omaha U 29 Hutchinson Navy 64 Phillips OK U 38 Wichita 40 Southwestern Kan 27 Illinois 61 Detroit 34 Kansas 59 Rockhurst 45 Kansas City M and O Cigars 58 Olathe Navy 33 Southwest Baylor 58 North Texas State Teaching 29 Texas A and M 40 Southwestern Louisiana 22 Far West Catherine College 64 Camp Ross Santa Ana AAF 38 UCLA 25 Farragut Bays 58 gigabo 54 High School McPherson 45 Lyons 32 Olathe 31 Washington Rural 17 Wyandotte 37 Rosedale 20 De Soto 4 Sonner Springs 30 Shawnee arfon 26 Rockhurst 25 Ward 26 Kansas City Westport 32 Cherryvale 20 Parsoria 32

South Auburn Mississippi State Arkansas Memphis NATTC Greensboro Ordnance North Carolina Tennessee Milligan College Midwest Iowa South Dakota State Indiana Camp Atterbury Notre Dame Chanute Field Nebraska South Dakota Washburn Kansas State Dubuque Cornell Nebraska Wesleyan Omaha Hutchinson Kan Navy Phillips Okla Ms Wichita Southwestern Ilinois University of Detroit Kansas Rockhurst Kansas City O. Cigars Independent Olathe Southwest Baylor North Texas State Teachery Texas A Southwestern Louisiana Institute Far West “Pot Catherine College Camp Ross Santa Ana Aaf UCLA Farragut Bays Gigabo High School McPherson Lyons Washington Rural Wyandette Rosedale de Soto Sonner Springs Shawnee-?'ir Fon Ward Kansas City Westport Cherryvale Parsoria

Pacific Coast league bids and growth discussed

The Pacific Coast league discusses progress toward its goals despite the rejection of a major league bid. Proxy Pants Rowland notes groundwork for a future expansion while Deacon Branch Rickey calls the meeting a study of the evils of prosperity. The Palmer House hotel hosting the meetings was sold for about 20 million dollars.

Chicago Rowland Palmer House

Quotes From Baseball Managers On Roster Moves

Jimmy Dykes of the White Sox laments no available players to aid his club. Leo Durocher of the Dodgers says he would buy the Phillies and critiques Ben Chapman for waivers and pitching costs.

Jimmy Dykes White Sox Leo Durocher Dodgers Phillies Ben Chapman

Red Sox hold steady in trades despite buyer weariness

Boston Red Sox stay active in offers as teams grow wary of trades. Ted McGrew must carry 210 pounds as liaison. Rumor says the Pittsburgh Pirates bought Jimmy Brown from the St. Louis Cardinals but the deal awaits January 1 disclosure.

Boston Red Sox Ted McGrew Fittsburgh Pirates Jimmy Brown St. Louis

Cleaning the Cuff About Dan Toppin and Big Ten Rule

Cleaning the cuff reports on Dan Toppin receiving 100000 to join the NFL rival league and the All-America conference allowing his Yankees a draft pick from each rival team excluding three protected clubs. It also weighs the impact of a new Big Ten eligibility rule on George Mikan and whether his De Paul team can join Big Ten play.

Dan Toppin Topping Yankees George Mikan Tall de Paul Altho Cagers

Desoto Beats in Exhibition Bout at Portland

In Portland exhibition action December 12 Joe Lois weighed 215 pounds and defeated Big Boy Brown after a two round session. Lois then barely touched Dave Johnson of Portland in a second bout as Brown pressed him early. Engleman led Kansas City A A U to a 53-33 win over Olathe Naval Air Base Clippers with 15 points.

Portland Ore Joe Lois Big Boy Brown Chicago Brown Dave Johnson Louis Johnson Engleman Olathe Kan Howard Engleman University of Kansas Kansas City American A

Godlove Named Washburn Football Coach in Ottawa Move

Richard M. Godlove, ex Navy, former Ottawa University athletics director, is appointed head football coach and PE department member at Washburn Municipal University. He succeeds Lew Lane, who coached Washburn temporarily last season after coming from Rockhurst College. Godlove will be hired year to year and began coaching at Eureka high school from 1927 to 1930.

Topeka Richard M. Godlove Navy Ottawa University Ottawa Kan Washburn Municipal University Bryan S. Stoffer Godlover Lew Lane Rockhurst College Kansas City Washburn Stoffer Godlove Eureka High School Leavenworth High School

Washburn Defeats Aggies In Second Half Rally

Washburn University rallied from a 24 to 15 halftime deficit to defeat Kansas State 42 to 38 before 1 800 fans in Manhattan. Don Carlson scored 15 points, with 14 in the second half, to lead Washburn in the victory. Weatherby and Hood were the top scorers for K State with nine points each.

Manhattan Kan Washburn University Kansas State Wildcats Don Carlson Washburn Carlson Dave Weatherby Dick Hood Wildcats

Oklahoma A. and M. Invades Madison Square Garden Tonight

The seven foot Bob Kurland leads the national champion Oklahoma A and M quintet against Long Island University in the second game of a basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. Utah, the former champion, meets St. John's of Brooklyn in the opener.

Cowboys New York Bob Kurland Oklahoma A. & M Madison Square Garden Long Island University Utah St. John's Brooklyn

Giants Hire Ex MLB Infielder Red Kress as Coach

To Coach Giants Chicago Dec 12 The New York Giants signed former major league infielder Ralph Red Kress as coach. Kress played for the St Louis Browns Chicago White Sox and managed Minneapolis AA club. He also pitched for the Orioles in 1945.

Giants Chicago New York Giants Ralph Red) Kress St. Louis Browns Chicago White Sox Minneapolis Kress Baltimore Orioles

Braves Sign Veteran Player as Coach

Chicago December 12 Johnny Cooney veteran outfielder and long time major leaguer was signed today as a coach by the Boston Braves He previously served as players coach with the Kansas City Blues of the American Association last season

Braves Chicago Johnny Cooney Boston Braves Cooney Kansas City Blues

Missouri to Resume Baseball as Major Sport Next Spring

Columbia Mo December 12 The resumption of baseball as a major sport on the University of Missouri athletic program next spring was announced yesterday by Don Faurot athletic director Tennis golf and indoor and outdoor track programs are assured Faurot said.

Columbia University of Missouri Don Faurot Faurot

Wichita Wins 40 to 27 Victory Over Southwestern College

Wichita University defeated Southwestern College of Winfield 40 to 27 for its first basketball victory in three games. Wichita led at halftime and held on to seal the win in Wichita, Kansas.

Wichita Kan Wichita University Southwestern College of Winfield Wichita Ene

Sports Mirror: Notable boxing and football honors listed

A retrospective row recalls Benny Leonard receiving the Edward J. Neil Memorial Award in 1944 and Commander Tom Hamilton earning Football Writers' Association of America man of the year. It also notes past trades and leadership moves involving Jim Bagby Gene Dessauts Frank Pytlak Odell Hale Joe Dobson Bob Quinn and the Boston Braves.

Associated Press Benny Leonard Edward J. Neil Tom Hamilton Navy Football Writers’ Association of America Boston Red Sox Jim Bagby Gene Desautels Cleveland Indians Frank Pytlak Odell Hale Joe Dobson Bob Quinn Boston Braves

Scramble Starts for Grid Mentors

With college football set to boom, schools seek new coaches paying up to 15000 dollars a year. California may hire Buck Shaw. Kentucky, Mississippi and Oklahoma also in the market. Arkansas Navy Syracuse Carnegie Tech among top vacancies. details on candidates and salaries.

New York California Mississippi Kentucky Arkansas Oklahoma Charles Erb Golden Bear Frank Wickhorst Annapolis Orin E. Hollingberg Washington State Wallace Wade Henry Frnka Frank Leahy John Barnhill Bernie Shively Harry Mehre Ole Miss Glen Rose Razorbacks Navy Oscar Hagberg Tars Oscar Solem Syracuse Orange Clarence Munn Michigan Hugh DeVore Lynn Waldorf Buff Donnelli DeVore Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Joe Skladano

Kansas farm leaders set production goals in Manhattan

Kansas farm leaders meet in Manhattan December 17 and 18 to discuss production goals for 1939 40 in line with national requirements and local conditions. Lawrence Norton explains state goals will be weighed with other states by the secretary of agriculture. Special Christmas edition staff at Junior High School prepares festive publication under Mrs. Edythe Salvesen.

Manhattan Kan Kansas Lawrence Norton The Production and Marketing Administration Secretary of Agriculture Edythe Salvesen Bleakley Farm Bureau Leavenworth M. L. Harris Carmen Shoemaker Doris Compton Ackey

U S Hockey League Tonight Schedule

Tonight Kansas City visits Minneapolis Tulsa travels to Dallas Last night Omaha beat Fort Worth five to three Kansas City defeated St Paul four three

Kansas City Minneapolis Tulsa Dallas Omaha Fort Worth St. Paul

Flashes of Life The Genuine Article

A young American officer in Matsuyama with the 24th division quarters buys a drink from his own canteen, recalling water from San Francisco. In Seattle a Hong Kong mine secretary seeking a ticket refund returns to claim a round trip clipper that never happened due to the city’s wartime attack.

Matsuyama Japan United States 24Th Division San Francisco Seattle Upi Edna M. Sando Hongkong Mines Pan American Airways Hongkong Sando

Pleasant Valley Shower Honors Mrs Rose Lawson at Gus Had home

A Friday November 30 shower honored Mrs Rose Lawson teacher newly married to Murray Lawson navy son. Guests listed include Mrs Merritt Woodward and many locals. Howard Lynch serving in Korea promoted to staff sergeant announced by parents.

Gus’ Hade Hade Charlies Iles Rose Lawson Murray Lawson Navy Merritt, Woodward Charles Howe Donald Stitler Linda Dale Babbitt Phyllis Otto Luckan Ward Landis Leroy Puckett Mary Hegeman Wm. Kramer Henlan Richardson David Harvey Edmonds Crawford Clifford Thiry Leonard Walker Jack Maloney Albert Lynch Lloyd Hegeman Evan Griffith Vernon Garratt Doris Landis Charles Hes Gus Hadl Brenda Buddy Lawrence Doris Eva Walker Wesley Norman Walker Midland Mary DeHoft Tonganoxie Charles Hubbard Stephen Holmes McLouth Tom Bird Eudora Albert Mole Albert Germany Wayne Gus Vitus Clinton George Oehlert Charles Kelley Edwin Oehlert Lloyd Oehlert Kenneth Ethel Graham Garland Graham Harold Friend Gardner Vivian DeNoon Mary Francis Craig Oregon Charles Iles Wayne Puckett Floyd Andrew Lena Jones Endaley Clarence Lynch Robert Howe Billy Hegeman Evelyn Griffith Darrel Harvey Charlene Luckan Freida Tauckan Betty Ray Dean Had Neva Thiry Freida Luckan Wiliam Kramer Pleasant Valley Heulan Richardson

Pleasant Grove Marine Cop Cochran Discharged After Service

J H Cochran of the marine corps received discharge on November 1 after five years and 11 months. He visits his parents Mr and Mrs J B Cochran. Several local residents are noted visiting relatives and recovering at home, including Mrs Floyd Churchbaugh and Mr Churchbaugh. A birth is announced for a son born to Mr and Mrs Nelson Gish of Lawrence.

J. H. Cochran Marine Corps J.B. Cochran Roy Deay John Daniels Peggy Elston Roscoe Daniels Irene Daniels Bill Porter Billy Elston Fin Lawrence Herbert Cochran Homewood Jessie Westrate Union Charlotte Dillon Floyd Churchbaugh Eudora John Churchbaugh Mr. Churchbauch Anna Mae Edgecomb Harris Churchbaugh Clifford Louk Sherry Pomona Tom Dillon Nelson Gish Lawrence Lawrence Memorial Hospital Raymond Kessler Sawyer Kessler Daniels Charlotte

Turner and neighbors gather in thanksgiving notes

Turner family joins Mrs Dillon's sister in Kansas City for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Will Peffly of near Worden visit the Cochran and Churchbaugh homes. C P A members and families share an oyster supper Friday. Sunday school attendance was 27 at 10 30 a m. Mrs John Daniels, ill, stayed with daughter Mrs Bill Porter in France from Wednesday to Saturday night. Rose Messer improves at home in Kansas City. Roy Beckner near Worden visits Isaac Montgomery. Montgomery's mother returns home with the Beckners. Isaac Montgomery and Neva join Jesse Wingert for Sunday dinner west of Lawrence.

Bill Porter Frence Rose Messer St. Luke's Hospital Kansas City N. D . Messer Roy Beckner Worden Isaac Montgomery

Lawrence Journal World notices and estate hearings

Legal notices from Douglas County Kansas include appointments of administrators and executors for estates of Gibson Riggs Ames Liggett Knight and Hyre plus probate hearings on various estates. Public zoning hearing scheduled December 27 1945 and other court actions outline filing deadlines and required defenses.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Douglas County Kansas Lulu C. Knight State of F. B. Dodds Lawrence J. B. Wilson C. Hyre State of Kansas Lawrence National Bank C. W. Hyre Forrest A. Jackson

Estate and heirship notices over Lawrence probate cases

Public notices from Douglas County Kansas court items detail hearings on estates of Mert E Freese J Reagan and W I Roper. Actions include claims for executors administrators distributions and determinations of heirship and descent of real property in Douglas County with filing deadlines in late 1945. Attorneys for petitioners are listed with publication dates in Journal-World.

Lawrence Daily Journal-World Douglas County Kansas Josephine Coleman Ames State of Kansas Margaret P. Ingelman Centrix Gorrill Asher We Gorrill Seal J. B. Wilson Lawrence Dally Journal-World Mary Elizabeth Liggett James A. Liggett Towit Indiana Street Baldwin City Henry Bell State of Bessie Bell Executrix Chas. A. Springer Edward Hope Mary J. Reagan Douglas’ County Lawrence Susan J. Butler Lawrence Deiurnal-World & Bo County We I. Roper William I Cranson Babcock W. I le Ore William L J. B. Micon

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