Haskell Edges Ottawa 30 to 25 in Tight High School Battle
Haskell Indians rally to defeat Ottawa Cyclones 30 to 25 on Haskell’s court. Jim Williams scores 14 points including a late decisive push, Ledom adds 13 for Ottawa, Nordwall briefly kept Ottawa ahead, as Williams and Downing secure the win. Ottawa reserves beat Indiana 29 to 18 in the preliminary game.
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Braves
Cyclones
Haskell
Indians
Ottawans
Jim Hosler
Ottawa
Alton Nordwall
Bob Watkins
Williams
Jim Williams
George Ledom
Clarkson
Jacob Severs
Josh Downing
Downing
Ledom
Indiana
Nordwall
Q Williams
Severs
Wwolfwales
T Moore
Hosier
Rader
Watkins
Snoes
Nauman
Rolto
Crane
Clarkeon
Osborne
Milton Allen
Kansas
Chalmer Woodard
Southwestern
Baker defeats Ottawa in 36 32 basketball game
Baker University beat Ottawa University 36 to 32 as Spencer Martin scored 20 for Ottawa in the second half. Baker’s McLeay led with 11 points while Ottawa trailed 25-7 at halftime.
Seahawks Hit Fifth Win Bid Against Sooners In KC
Kansas City hosts Iowa Seahawks and Oklahoma in a double header at municipal auditorium. Iowa aims for a fifth straight win behind Jim Klein and T. S. Army guard from South Carolina, while Oklahoma, led by Jack Landon and intense defense, seeks its own road win. Also on the bill, Phillips 66 AAU champs meet Dayton Army Air Tecs with Charley Halbert and Gordon Carpenter anchoring a tall lineup.
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Kansas City
Iowa Seahawks
Oklahoma
Municipal Auditorium
Seahawks
Sooner
Phillips 66
Dayton
D. Army
Jim Klein
Pittsburgh University
T. S. Army
South Carolina U
Bunker Hill
Ottumwa Naval Air Stations
Minnesota
Iowa State
Sooners
Okla
Jack Landon
Bruce Drake
Seahawk
Charley Pugsley
Phillips-Air Tech
Bartlesville
A.A.U. Monarchs
Chuck Taylor
Taylor
New York Celtics
John Mahnken
Georgetown
John Noes
Ohio Phillips
Charley Halbert
De Soto High Team Beats Linwood 22 to 16 on Home Court
The De Soto high school cagers added another victory by trouncing Linwood 22 to 16 on their court. De Soto led 14 to 5 at halftime. In a preliminary game the De Soto seconds defeated Linwood seconds 38 to 20. The six score of the first team came:
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University High
Olathe School’ For the
Porter
Olmsted
Dumas
Barlowe
Eietenine
O'Neill
Seanenemene Sisworth
Eee
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Pereeseeenerne Serreret
Miller
L. McGlyn
Armold
McGlyn
de Soto High School
Linwood Five
de Soto
de Soto Seconds
Linwood Seconds
From Fitness Pledges to Court Poise in Basketball History
New York reports note a speaker at an A A U convention used the term physical fitness 91 times in a brief address. The piece highlights how sport builds skills for kids beyond fitness, citing cavorting on basketball courts and the journey of Bob Kurland from awkward seven foot rookie to poised team leader under coach Hank Iba, crediting both coaching and sport culture for the transformation.
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New York
A.A.U
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma
Hank Iba
Sports Mirror highlights golf and baseball trades
The column notes Craig Wood shot a two under par 68 to lead the first round of the Miami Open, a $5,000 event. It recalls the Yankees acquiring Buddy Hagstet from the Braves for outfielder Tommy Holmes, and mentions NFL attendance reaching 1,280,332. It also references LSU coach Lawrence A. B. Jones amid a Huey Long controversy at an LSU Oregon game.
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Bry
Associated Press
Craig Wood
New York Yankees
Buddy Hagsett
Boston Braves
Tommy Holmes
National Football League
Lawrence A
Jones
L.S.U
Louisiana
Huey Long
Ls.u.oregon
High School Basketball Scores From Across Ottawa Area
Local boys and girls teams posted a mix of wins and losses across numerous matchups. Notable results include Brooklyn 64 over Fordham 34, Garden City 36 over Cimarron 15, and Wentworth Military Academy 46 over Biahall Missouri Independent 31, with several military and college games listed alongside high school results.
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High School
Tabkell
Ottawa
Alina
Topeks
Nanute
Independence
Oran
Humboldt
Lillis
Rosedale
Olathe
Turner
Argentina
Southeast
Bonner Springs
Wichita North
Arkansas City
Wal Llington
Wichita East
Ton
Winfield
Etchinson
el Dorado
Aihedral
Augusta
Iuca
Harper
Jetby
Goddard
Medicine Lodge
Caldwell
Strokes
McCune
Ima
Arcadia
Linden
Girard
Age Ee College Ish
Fronteau Avelr
Mineral
Coffeyville
Cherryvate
Garden City
Cimarron
Brooklyn
Fordham
Aencex
Arkansas State
Teachzuonstsouri
Westminster
Missouri State
Blytheville T
Ark
Army Air
Olathe Naval Air Base
Missouri Valley
Drury
Warensburg
Ker
Wentworth Military Academy
Biaahal
Bethany
Lindsbor
Wesleyan
Eevede
Denver
Iroane
Crete
Exes Christian
Texas Tech
Fepperdine
Colora
Fort Logan
Army Post
Colorado
Alker
Kan
Army Air Base
Cessna
Washburn
Topeka Army Air Field
Sounds and Tricks in Baseball Umpire Aids
A Florida inventor proposes wired bases that ring and flash to aid umpires on close plays. Ray Dumont promotes a whistling ball to warn runners. Bib Falk trains Randolph Field Ramblers with Shorts and Shells. Burgess White heads the Second Air Force Superbombers equipment unit. Lt. Comdr. Don Kepler, at North Carolina pre flight school, hunted in Centre County, PA, bagging an 8 point buck and a large wild turkey.
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Bib Falk
White Sox
Indians
Randolph Field Ramblers
Second Air Force Superbombers
Ramblers
Cardinal
Burgess Whitehead
Don Kepler
North Carolina
Navy
Centre County
Pennsylvania
Don
Checks for Groceries for Douglas County Needy
Salvation Army to distribute grocery checks next Friday or Saturday for Christmas dinners. Checks issued per family size and usable at local dealers for food only. Deserving families to be named at the Salvation Army office near the police station. welfare office assisting. Last year 107 families or 219 people received aid. this year numbers expected lower, mainly elders and the blind.
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Douglas County
Salvation Army
R. J. Getz
Getz
Pension bill grants widows and children of WWI veterans
President Roosevelt signed a measure expanding pensions to widows and children of virtually all World War I veterans. The plan costs about 37 million dollars in the first year and offers up to 74 dollars monthly. Eligibility requires at least 90 days service. marriages to veterans after the act’s date must last ten years for survivor benefits.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States urged to be plain speaker in war’s end talks
Senator Vandenberg urged Washington to speak plainly to Britain and the Soviet Union as the Big Three meet in early 1945. He warned against decisions on postwar Poland made without U.S. consultation, and noted the need for Washington’s influence in shaping Europe’s future. Chairman Connally echoed that the United States must be consulted on European boundaries. The Big Three likely meet in late January or February, possibly outside the United States, to discuss a world security organization and allied policy clashes.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Uasia
Britain
Roosevelt
Stalin
Churchill
United States
Moscow
London
Connally
D-Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United Nations
Russia
World Security Organization
Crew of Superfortress Is Picked Up in Pacific
Twenty-First U. S. Bomber Command at Saipan reports the 111-man crew of a Superfortress picked up after a water landing during a Nagoya raid. The bomber remained afloat over 17 hours until a destroyer arrived and shelled the wreck to sink it. Bombardier Second Lt. Russell S. Morris of Matthew, North Carolina, was among the uninjured crew.
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U. S. Bomber Command
Saipan
Navy
United States
Nagoya
Honshu
Russell S. Morris
Matthew
N. C
A.A.F
Washington
NOT QUITE GOOD ENOUGH Four State Region Must Step Up War Production
Kansas City December 16. Four state area Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas must boost war production to match national gains. Regional director McDonald says the region ranks fifth per capita and Wichita Kansas leads cities of its size in output. He estimates 80,000 more workers are needed in six months.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
McDonald
Wichita
Kan
Stinson Named Marquette Supervisor by State Chief
Wichita announces UB-L W. Brooks will appoint Ralph Stinson as Marquette supervisor of Kansas high schools when he assumes state superintendent duties in January. Stinson, current superintendent of Marquette Schools, will replace J. H. ip of Independence. Local fire incident reported at 1200 block on Ohio Street at 5:30 pm. fire under a car owned by Bill M Alearney started in shore wiring caused the blaze. crew dispatched to extinguish.
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Wichita
Kan
L. W
Ohio Street
Belon
Bill. M Alearney
Eggs Surplus Debate Prompted by Topeka Man
Topeka educational director G. D. McClaskey of the Kansas Poultry Institute warns of an egg oversupply driven by federal price supports. He argues government actions could boost production then depress prices, leading to vast egg stocks. He urges more chicken consumption and larger poultry production to balance markets. Kansas reports November food costs fell 1.6 percent from October, with five items rising and 27 falling.
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G. D. McClaskey
Topeka
Kansas Poultry Institute
Washington
McCluskey
Toyoka Poultry Man
Kansas
Kan
State Labor Department
Golly Quilters Hold Christmas Party at Mrs Damm Home
Members of the Golly Quilters meet at Mrs Ernest Damm home for a potluck Christmas luncheon. Officers elected include Irena Kennedy president Sophie Nichols vice president Esther Walfable secretary. Prizes awarded in a hostesses contest. mystery pals revealed with gifts. Delma Nichols underwent a minor sinus operation in Lawrence and is recovering.
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Jake
Bidinger
Charlie Roller
Ernest Walfkuble
Wesley Onuble
A. J. Hildenbren
Elmer ‘Nichols
C. A. Singer
Richard Kennedy
Charile Hy
Kraft
Mos.wat
Mra. Avienst_ st
Walter Anderson
Rate
Ernest Damm
A. J. Hildenbrand
Mra
Irena Kennedy
Sophie Nic
Esther. Walfhable
A. Bidinger
Elmer Nichols
Pal Benne
Mins
Delma Nichols
Lawrence
Betty Wulfkuble
Burlington
Raymond Nichols
Clyde Kampechroeder
Carolin
Berryton
Suyday
August Kamnhroeder
Mont
Paulepee
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Linwood High School
Ka de Soto
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Duncan
Cape Cece
A, Be, Woestemeyer
Ban‘ Sas
Sports Mirror
Ray
Dumont
Xing & Bell
Oklahoma Aggies
Aggies
New York Madison Square Garden
New York University
Blake Williams
Alvin Most
N.Y.U
America
Plain Sonkee
Peack Settlement
Pacific
Stinson
Brooks
Marquette Man
Morgan - Mack Motor CO
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Red Rolfe
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Paul Walker
Yale
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