Lions Fall In Close Salina Battle 24 23
Salina Maroons edged Lawrence 24 to 23 as Hargrave hit the deciding field goal just before the final horn. John Krum led Lawrence with four baskets, Quinley and Palmateer added key scores, and all Lions suited up as Salina capitalized on free throws to seal the win.
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Lawrence High School Lions
Salina
Junction City
Henry Shenk
Lawrence Boys
Newton
Krum
John Krum
Lion
Don Palmateer
Quinley
Maroons
Lions
Lawrence
Dale Jella
Virgil Wise
Jack Corlis
George Goehring
High School and College Basketball Scores Across States
A scattered score roundup shows Kansas State 39 over Colorado 37, Duke 87 over Florida 38, and multiple others including Southern California 50 over Louisiana State 6. Districts list town teams and colleges with various results and overtime notes.
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Kansas State
Colorado College
Duke
Florida
Morning
Nebraska
South Dakota
Michigan
Maryland
Philips
Oklahoma
City Parks
University of Southern California
Louisiana State
Oy Kinnis Stat Normal
Wichita U. Rake
Southeastern Ok
Wyatt Earp and the 1896 Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fight Recalled
The note recalls Wyatt Earp refereeing the San Francisco bout on December 2, 1896 armed with a six shooter. Sharksky’s foul call sparked near riot as Fitzsimmons suffered his first U S defeat. Greek goat singers and dithyrambos mentioned with Dionysus in the Monday General’s Leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Earp
Bob Fussimmons
Tom Sharkey
Earp
San Francisco
National Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Itz
Fitz
Golfers Vie in Bahamas for Nassau Open Purse
In Bahamas golfers compete for a Nassau open purse of 3000 dollars. Chicago star Mevolta enters as starting favorite after recent Miami Bilt victory. The event spans today through tomorrow with an 18 hole final.
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Bahamas
Nassau
Mevolta
Chicago
Sharp
Inhteen Ho
Buddy Baer defends title hunt with Hogan knockout
Buddy Baer, 243 pounds, knocked out Eddie Hogan in Madison Square Garden in three rounds. He named Jim Braddock and Joe Louis as preferred future opponents while promoter Ike Jacobs and manager Ancil Hoffman weighed risk and readiness.
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New York
Buddy
Eddie Hogan
Madison Square Garden
Baer
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Ancil Hoffman
Ike Jacobs
Braddock
Hoffman
Tommy
Farr
Jim
Serirts
Louis
Hogan
Jimmy Crowley
Harry
Balsamo
Bronx
Glen Lee
Edison
Luck Good and Bad in 1937 Milky Way Stable Buys
New York reports Mrs Ethel V Mars paid 131500 for two year olds. Tiger earned 54785 this year while Sky Larking earned 41135 before a leg injury ended its career. Well Rewarded brought 3500 and earned 15500 mainly in Princess Pat stakes. Debits include Warbridge and Farrell with poor returns. Fire Advance returned only a fraction of its 10000 price.
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New York
Ethel V. Mars
Chicago
Tiger
Sky Larking
Marg
Tier
Belmont Park
Saratoga
Weebriden
Mano’ War
Farrell
Oe Gealla
Eas Warbridge
Mrs. Mars
Bartlesville Struggles to Beat Parks in MVC Action
Bartlesville, the defending Missouri Valley champions, faced a tough outing as Parks pushed a see-saw contest. Oklahoma City standout Jeff contributed key points while Wade and Browning sparked for Bartlesville, all amid a tightly contested league clash.
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Rennesma
City
Esville
Missouri Valley
A.A
Jeff
Oklahoma City
Wade
Park
Oklahoma
Ro Evenin
Browning
Lawrence Juniors Triumph Over Humboldt Cagers
Lawrence Junior High school basketball opened its season with a close victory over Humboldt Junior High. Lawrence used eight players and led 11 to 7 at halftime and 13 to 13 after three quarters, pulling ahead in the final period with field goals by Gordon Stucker and Pat Green.
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Salina
Maroons
Lawrence
Hutchinson Salt Hawks
Newton
Olathe
Lawrence Junior High
Humboldt Junior ‘High
L.R. Perry
Gordon Stucker
Pat Green
Sperry
McGee
Kappelman
Green
Fee
Stucker
Stuvrintensorinte
Netzer
Dodson
Penny
Senee
Humboldt
Buoref
Chancey
Jay Plumley
Oregon Football Coach Resigns Amid Team Losing Record
In Eugene Oregon a University of Oregon football coach resigns after a season where the team won four games and lost six. The resignation appears to come after student protests and a fall decline, with Dee as the acting leader mentioned.
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Eugene
Ore
Dee
Oregon
Athitic
Geen Mamas
Kansas Jayhawks face tough non conference tests after four game stretch
Kansas returns to Lawrence after a grueling four game run without a loss in the semi conference slate. The Jayhawks prepare for Southwestern at Winfield Tuesday, then Drake in Des Moines December 29 and Washburn at home January 4. Pralle leads scoring with 34 points in the four games this week while Harp replaces Johnson in the starting five and Ebling Sullivan spark the reserves.
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University of Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas
Southwestern
Winfield
Jayhawk
K. U
Warrensburg
Jayhawks
Des Moines
Drake
Washburn
Dr. F. C.allen
Jes
Dick Harp
Johnson
Don Ebling
Ray
Nelson Sullivan
Kansas City
Morningside
Golay
Corlis
Harp
Sylvester Schmidt
Pralle
Jayhawker
Ebling
Sullivan
Loren Florell
Topeka
Fen Durand
Florell
Bruce Reid
Arkansas City
Schmidt
Lester Kappelman
Cyclone Cagers to Take Holiday Break After Busy Start
Ames Iowa December 18 Iowa State College cagers with a 3–1 record against Iowa opponents will pause for two weeks due to final exams and Christmas holidays. They resume December 31 at home against State Penitente. Sophomores show poise from preseason success, while guard Bob Blahinik leads scorers with 53 points in four games.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Cyclone
Ames ‘High
Bob Blahnik
Blahnik
Cyclone Rua
State Gymnasium
Upset U S Net as Bromwich Beats Budge in Australia
Sydney Australia December 18 Jack Bromwich shocked Donald Budge American champion 6-2 6-3 8-10 6-4 to give Australia a 4-1 win in the tennis exhibition series Adrian Quist had earlier defeated Gene Mako in straight sets 6-0 6-4 6-4 to seal the victory
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Sydney
Australia
Jack Bromwich
Donald Budge
Bromwich
Adrian Quist
Gene’ Mako
California
Boxing results from New York to Philadelphia top the AP list
The report lists multiple boxing outcomes with fighters and cities, noting knockouts and decisions. Notable matchups include Baer of California beating Hogan of Waterbury, Risko of Cleveland losing to Lewis of Pittsburgh, and Corbett in Fresno earning a points victory.
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New York
Baer
Liver‘hore
Calif
Eddie Hogan
Waterbury
Conn
Cleveland
John
Henry Lewis
Pittsburgh
Johnny Risko
Clevela
Basterste
Coait
Andy Callahan
Buenas Pot
Si W Aquerque
Franciaco
Yoig Corbett
Fresno
Dick Foster
Berkeley
Philadelphia
Lew
Felaman
Boward
Scott
Ray
Miller
Ark
Billy Reenell
Unprecedented Year Ends With Oddest Sports Moments
A nationwide poll by the Associated Press lists Fordham and Pittsburgh as No 1 in oddities after their third straight scoreless tie. Other quirks include Vandervilt's hidden-ball play, Penn's 12th Man, a Citadel spectator tackle, Newark baseball comeback, Gehringer's line drive, and War Admiral’s hoof injury.
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New York
Navy
Ieatael
Associated Press
Fordham
Pittsburgh
Pitt-Fordham
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Georgetown
South Carolina Citadel
Newark
Columbus
Athletics
Charley Gehringer
Detroit
St. Louis Cardinals
Gehringer
Dean
Kenney
Rice
War Admiral
Dizzy Dean
Johnny Bronca
John Montague
Babe Ruth
Lewiston
Idaho
East squad gathers for Shrine all star game in San Francisco
The 22 man all East football squad met at Dyche stadium under Co Coaches Bernie Bierman and Andy Kerr for an initial workout. Kerr embarks on his 11th coast trip for the Shrine hospital showcase, while Dick Hanley remains on the selection committee.
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Evanston
Ill
San Francisco
Dyche Stadium
Bernie Bierman
Minnesota
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Mid-West
Kerr
Shrine Hospital
Bierman
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Cocoach
Hanley
Will
Manders Tops Pro Football Scoring in 1936 Season
New York December 18. Jack Manders of the Chicago Bears led the National Football League in scoring for the past season with 69 points. He credited five touchdowns, 15 points after touchdowns, and eight field goals. Earl Clark of Detroit trailed with 57 points and seven touchdowns.
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New York
Jack
Manders
Gaeage
Bears
Lergely
Earl
Dutch) Clarks
Detroit
Clark
Oaly
Inkle
Green Bay Packers
Touchon
Ites Eminem
Hockey at Illinois champion match discussed
In Illinois, athletic officials discuss the hockey championship and related plans for December 18. The report notes the team’s status and preparations as the season progresses.
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Te ‘Hockey
Illinois
Champign
Til
Inois ‘Athletic
Washington coach uses Christmas shoppers as football drill
Coach Bill Reinhart plans a crowd hurdle drill at peak shopping hour to teach players not to collide with obstacles. He aims to turn gift getters into blocking practice, saying the nation’s shoppers clog the field with elbows and bundles.
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Washington
Reinhart
George Washington University
Sam
Sche Hart
Sophomore core leads Oklahoma hoops effort this season
Norman December 13 The Oklahoma Sooners rely on a veteran in Bill Martin but feature a lineup built largely from sophomores with Vernon Mullen at center and Sam Harris as a guard. Coach Hugh McDermott mixes early drills to find a starting five as the team aims to sustain a top finish in six years.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Hugh McDermott
Sooner
Husky
Bill Martin
Vernon Mullen
Harley Shirk
Harold Gist
John Grayson
Mullen
Shirk
Gist
Grayson
Martin
McDermott
Don Gunning
Tee Connelley
Jerome Needy
Ed Otte
Oklahomia
Jimmy McNatt
Marvin Mesch
Sam Harris
Roscoe
Walker
Ben Kerr
Marvin Snodgrass
Gette Roop
Sooners
Haskell Indians Fall to Chanute 32 14 In Season Opener
Chanute Junior College five outplayed the Haskell Indians in the season opener at Chanute winning 32 to 14. Tate led Haskell with 4 points as Chanute held a 16 to 6 halftime edge. The Braves B team meets the Olathe School for the Deaf next while the main Haskell team faces Ottawa University on December 29.
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Cal
Anthony
Pittsburg
Fort Scott
Columbus
Riverton
Ola
Arma
DeSoto
Lansing
Lewisburg
Gardner
Piper Rurds
Basehor
Junior
Parsons
Arkansas Cit
yVille
Atera
Haute
Chanute
Haskell Indians
Ottawa U
Braves
Aggie Cagers Make It Two Over Coloradoans
Kansas State College defeated Colorado College 39 to 37 to sweep the two game series. The Aggies trailed 25 to 23 at halftime but won the second half with a late rally. Bugg led Colorado with 12 points.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kansas State College
Colorado College
Kansas State
Kanaas
Bugg
Colorado
Tigers Fielder Honor Roll Named for 1936 Season
Detroit's infield led by Charley Gehringer Billy Rogell and Marvin Owen earned team fielding honors for the third straight year. Gehringer paced second basemen at .986 with Jackie Hayes close behind. Rogell topped shortstops at .970, Owen moved to Chicago White Sox, Foxx led at first base with .994, Kreevich edged West among outfielders, and Dickey topped catchers at .991 with Kelley excelling among pitchers.
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Chicago
Detroit Tiger
Infield
New York
Yankees
Tigers
Charley Gehringer
Billy Rogerell
Marvin
Owen
Chicago White Sox
Red Rolfe
Jimmy Foxx
Bostons
Zeke Bonura
Mike’ Kreevich
Sammy West
al Simmons
Washington
Beau Bell
St. Louis
Bill Dickey
Harry Kelley
Athletics
Jake Wade
The
Pigers
Monty
Noted heavyweights clash as Risko pursues comeback
Risko weighed 198% pounds against Lewis at 183 pounds. Risko fired at Lewis with steady offense while Lewis maintained his edge. The Associated Press scorecard listed nine rounds for Lewis with one even.
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Lewis
Risko
de Lewis
Associat- Presa
Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament Saved by Times Sponsorship
The Los Angeles open golf tournament set for January 7-10 was threatened with cancellation due to lack of a backer but the Los Angeles Times guaranteed the $8,000 purse after backing from the junior Chamber of Commerce fell short. Backers of California events breathed relief as the tourney attracts top professionals to the Pacific Coast venue.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Junior Chamber of Commerce
California
Pacific Coast
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Buddy Baer
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