Kansas Swamps Mustangs 63 31. Tonights Preview
Kansas University overwhelmed Southern Methodist 81 to 68 in Hoch auditorium. Ralph Miller led SMU with 16 points while Don Ebling added 15 and country Wilkerson contributed key plays for KU. Tonight the teams meet again at 7:30 p.m. in the same arena.
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University of Kansas Jayhawkers
Southern Methodist Mustangs
Texans
Hoch Auditorium
Jayhawkers
Ralph Miler
Ralph Miller
Altho
Mustangs
Chanute
Mustang
Kansas Overpowers SMU in Big Six Tilt at Home
In the second period Kansas built a 41 to 25 lead led by Wilkerson and Jones as Coppedge and Ebling left early. Wilkerson scored 10 for the Texans while Jones added nine as Kansas toppled SMU 57 to 32, with free throws by Ebling Miller Harp Jones Keeton and Wilkerson noted.
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Jayhawkers
Coppedge
Wilkerson
Jones
Miller
Ebling
Kansas
S.M.U
Altho
Texans
Mustangs
Oklahoma
Sooners
Harp
M. A
Keeton
Don Elser
Notre Dame
John Carmody
Midland
Neb
Fingleman
F. Reid
St Johnson
F Krum
Sbling
Tiovd
F Allen
C Sands
Wioodward
Investigation of fake fight charges heats up in boxing world
The roundup reports on Harry Thomas accusing a promoter and managers of fixing a bout with Schmeling and Galento. It notes an unnamed Chicago source possibly dragged into court, plus Griffth’s illness and the era’s coaching moves, including Zuppke heading to Arizona and Harmon's rise in Michigan football.
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Chicago
Harry Thomas
Max Schmeling
Tony Galento
Spoksman
Thomas
Nate Lewis
Joe Jacobs
Schmeling and
Galento
Baker Team Withdraws From Tulsa Tournament
The Baker university basketball team scheduled to travel to Tulsa for a tournament has been dismissed due to the death of Dr. G. M. Liston. Emil Liston’s father, the Baker coach and athletic director, died. The team will regroup for the Sunflower tournament in Topeka next week.
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Baker University
Tulsa
G. M. Liston
Baldwin
Emil Liston
Baker
Topeka
Connie Mack 77 and still planning for Athletics future
Connie Mack, turning 77 on December 23, selects his son Earle to succeed him as manager eventually. He declines retirement talk, vows to lead the Athletics from Shibe Park while eyeing a top team for next season. He notes recent illness but says he feels better than ever and supports night baseball as the game moves forward.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Corrie Mack
Earle
Mack
Connie
Philadelphia Athletics
TI Jook
Shibe. Park
Massachusetts
Altho
Athletics
New York Yankees
Miami Open sparks debate on greatest drivers in golf
At the Miami open afterglow club members debate the game’s longest hitters. Sam Snead is praised for consistency while Craig Wood, Tommy Armour and others name past legends like Clarence Gamber Jesse Guilford and Olin Dutra. The room erupts with varied yardage claims and anecdotes.
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Miami
Fla
Sam Snead
Gene Suarazen
Snead
Tommy Armour
Picard
Guilford
Ekwanok
Boston
Armour
Sarazen
Thomson
Wood
Thom- Som
Kansas to play in cage tourney at Washburn
Big Six faculty representatives voted unanimously to permit the University of Kansas basketball team to participate in the first annual Washburn tournament at Topeka from December 28 to 30. The move avoids the home grounds restriction and helps KU stay prepared for the January 5 conference opener with Oklahoma. Other entrants include Colorado State, New Mexico Aggies, McPherson College, Emporia Teachers, Southwestern College, and Baker University.
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University of Kansas
Washburn
Topeka
Big Six
W. W. Davis
Kansas
Washburn College
K. U. Cagers
Oklahoma
Colorado State
Ft. Collins
New Mexico Aggies of
Socorro
McPherson College
Emporia Teachers
Southwestern College
Baker University
Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas
Sooners
Razorbacks
Jimmy McNatt
Marvin Mesch
Grove Rates High In 1989 AL Pitching Averages
Baseball history notes Robert Moses Grove of the Boston Red Sox led regulars with a 2.54 ERA over 23 games. Teddy Lyons of Chicago and Bob Feller of Cleveland also posted strong ERAs as young stars dominated the season’s pitching. Grove won 15 games with a 4 loss record and a career tally of 286 wins.
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Chicago
Upi
Robert Moses Grove
Boston Red Sox
Teddy Lyons
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Marius Russo
Steve Sandra
New York
Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Lyons
Russo
Sandra
Feller
Red Ruffing
Washington
Emil Leonard
Buck Newsom
St. Louis
Detroit
Rose Bowl sells 15000 tickets for Tennessee vs Southern California
Pasadena reports 15000 tickets issued for the Tennessee Southern California Rose Bowl game sold out quickly. Willis Hunter says the 100000 capacity bowl could have sold out twice. tickets cost 4.40 and 3.30 dollars, with expected gate around 300000 dollars and each university near 115000 dollars in receipts.
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Bob Zuppke
University of Illinois
Michigan
Arizona
Southern California
Tennessee
Trojans
Illinois
Pasadena
Calif
John Q
Willis O O. Hunter
S. C
Duke
Basketball Results From AP Schedule Roundup
AP reports wide college basketball results listing scores for Kansas over SMU 63 31 Missouri over Denver 40 36 Michigan State 32 Creighton 30 Michigan 62 45 Oklahoma 45 Arkansas 36 Texas Christian 38 North Texas Teachers 29 Drake 47 New Mexico 39 Rice 56 Louisiana State 39 Oregon 46 Temple 36 Butler 35 Indiana 51 Pittsburgh 35 Illinois 41 Princeton 25 UCLA 46 San Jose State 33 Southern California 44 DePaul 42 Texas Tech 38 Centenary 28 Baylor 41 Southeastern Oklahoma 84 Kanrpera 49 Washburn 39 Wichita 36 Colorado College 32 Springfield Mo Teachers Warrensburg 39 Pittsburg 32 Town 30 Kirksville 28 Utah 53 Oregon State 37 Oklahoma A and M 33 LaSalle 16 Washington State 38 Wayne 35 Southwestern Oklahoma 34 Cameron Aggies 31 Los Angeles City College 29 Friends 27 Northeastern Oklahoma 38 Oklahoma Military Academy 16 SF East Central Oklahoma 37 Texas A and M 31
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Kansas
Southern Methodist
Missouri
Denver
Michigan
State
Creighton
Connecticut
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas Christian
North Texas Teachers
Drake
New Mexico
Rice
Louisiana State
Agonal Tech
Loyola
Chicago
Oregon
Temple
Butler
Iowa
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Mlinois
Princeton
University of California At Los Angeles
San Jose State
Southern California
DePaul
Texas
Tech
Centenary
Baylor
Southeastern Oklahoma
Kainrpera
Kan
Washurn
Wichita
Colorado College
Springfield
Warrensburg
Pittsburg
Kirksville
Utah
Oklahoma A
LaSalle
Washington State
Wayne
Southwestern Oklahoma
Cameron_ Aggies
Los Angeles City College
Friends
Missouri Tigers rally to edge Denver 40 to 39 for title
In Columbia Missouri the Tigers overcome a 19-18 halftime deficit to beat Denver 40 39. Haskell Tison sparked the comeback with two field goals as Dunn led Denver with seven buckets and three free throws. Cooper plans to leave for the Orange Bowl trip.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Tigers
Denver University
Haskell Tison
Dunn
Denver
Harvey
Missouri
Cooper
Florida
Lions Head for Junction City Clash Tonight
The Lawrence high school basketball team travels by auto to meet Junction City Blue Jays for a 7 30 p m game. Guard duties are assigned to Edward Dodson and Carl J Hird with Billy Weber at center and Junius Perry and George Goehring as forwards.
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Lawrence
Junction City
Blue Jays
Elmer Schaake
Edward Dodson
Carl J. Hird
Billy Weber
Junius Perry
George Goehring
Henry Shenk
Junius Penny
Pat Green
Melvin Schneider
Curtis Hinshaw
Harold Sample
Schaake
Neal M. Wherry
George Washington to Meet Kansas in November Game
George Washington University will host the University of Kansas November 16 in a football game. Washington defeated Kansas earlier this year at Lawrence.
Clicks In Politics in Scranton Sheriff Shaute Career
Joe Shaute, a former Cleveland Indian pitcher, has been elected sheriff of Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. The article notes his prior baseball career and current political role in Scranton.
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Scranton
Joe Shaute
Lackawanna County
Baldwin social notes recount visits and Christmas gatherings
Baldwin residents showcased visits from Lawrence and Ottawa guests, Christmas parties hosted by the Mother's club and Riley Bible class, and a Court of Awards for Boy Scouts in Lawrence. Activities included dinners, bridge games, gift exchanges, and a Christmas program by college girls.
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Charles “E. Beeks
Lawrence
Carl B. Butell
Eldridge Hotel
Douglas County’ Banker’s Association
Sara Counts
Dorothy Houghland
Jeanne Perkins
Palmyra
William M. Clark
South 8Th Street
Floyd K. Riley
Evangeline Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Nathan W. O'Byrne
Nho
Wiliam M. Clark
Bill
Sola
Frank Lane
Baldwin
Virgil Wood
Edward
Sally
Robert
Charles E. Beeks
Amore
University of Kansas
Dean Grace Irwin
Julia Miller
Catherine van Keuren
Lewis Reb
Christine Reb
Amelia Betts
Katherine Kelley
Earl S. Martin
H. K. Ebright
Ted Frazee
Baldwin Troop
Jimmy Leitaker
David Barber
Charles Holtom
Clair Adriance
Perry Burrows
Ottawa
Robert E. McHenry
Roger Martin
Baldwin Post Office
Mother's Club
Richard Stephens
the Riley Bible Class
Stephen Thorne
F.E. Barber
Albert E. Ayers
Reading Club
C. J. Aus
J. E.mertz
Stanley Woir
Mexico oil workers to receive $2.6 million bonus
Mexico City reports more than 500 soldiers converging on the Vera Cruz and Tampico fields to protect 18 000 workers affected as the government ensures a $2 600 000 bonus from a workers savings fund with a matching government contribution.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Year-ago Pirates collapse tops AP poll for 1938
AP poll selects Pitts burgh Pirates collapse in final stages of 1938 pennant race as the year’s biggest disappointment. Also notes three years ago Allison Hubert named Virginia Military Institute football coach and five years ago Sam Byrd sold by the Yankees to the Reds for 20000 dollars.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Associated Press
Allison (Pooley) Hubert
Alabama
Virginia Military Institute
Sam Byrd
Cincinnati
Reds
Mules Defeat Pittsburg Teachers in Low-Scoring Bout
Warrensburg Missouri basketball team the Warrensburg Teachers beat Pittsburg Kansas Teachers 39 to 32 last night. Helms led the hosts with 16 points in the second half fueling a late spree that sealed the win.
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Warrensburg
Pittsburg
Kan
Helms
Rounds and scores from high school meet noted
The report lists athletes with event scores and placements. Van Noy 463, Allen 597 lead among high men while Asher totals 288 240 246 258 261 255 262 249 and dish men tally 234 233 in a compact score recap.
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Francis
van Noy
Allen
Asher
Emporia Teachers defeat Washburn 43 to 39 in basketball
Emporia Kansas December 19 The Emporia Teachers built a 20 to 7 lead by halftime and defeated Washburn College of Topeka 43 to 39 in a non conference game. Snow the Emporia center scored regularly and Emmett sparked Washburn's rally in the second half.
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Emporia
Kan
Washburn College of Topeka
Snow
Emmett
Washburn
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Johnny Kline
Dick Harp
F. C. Allen
Bob Johnson
Bill Horben
Jack Sands
Bob Woodward
Arvil Jones
Virgil
K. U. Harp
Fred Pralle
J. W. Coppedge
Johnny Sebeck
Kline
By William Ferguson
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Henry Clay
Charley Dunkley
Eddie Brietz
John L. Griffith
Griffith
L. W. St. John
Ohio State University
Jim Rike
Bob Foxx
George Cafego
Len Coffman
Sammy Bartholomew
Knoxville
Tenn
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Clemson
Tulane
Warren Brown
Chicago Herald-American
Joe DiMaggio
Joe
Cobb
Baseball Guides
DiMaggio
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
W. C. Branham
Landis
Ec Taylor
Des Moines Register
Tommy Harmon
Taylor
John H. Reitinger
By Larry Rollins
Sweet Healani
Honolulu
Healani Carroll
Oregon State
University of Hawaii
Old Man Mose
Ted Lyons
By Earl Hilligan
Colorado
LIONS
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Texaco
Morgan K. Allison
Fritz
Baldwin News
J. R. Williams
Claus
America
Arrow
Trump
Gordon
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