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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1947

Page

13

Jayhawkers Finish Third in Tourney

Kansas maps third in the Big Seven Tournament after a 64 to 60 overtime win over Nebraska in Kansas City. Harold England sealed it with a late free throw, Eskridge scored 33 in the tourney, while Oklahoma A&M beat Missouri for fifth and Iowa State downed Colorado for seventh.

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Local Sports Bruising Bowl Talk and Jail Sentencing

Oklahoma City All Stars faced a bruising game against Georgia and Maryland amid chatter of Sugar Bowl hopes while Alfred Miller of Mott's Stables received a 90 day jail sentence from Police Judge O J Lane. The page notes college football tensions and a sentencing outcome in Lawrence Kan.

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Drunkenness and DWI Plea Show Parole and License Suspension

Earl Burns of Lincoln was paroled after pleading guilty to drunkenness. Howard Broyles of 1226 Almira Avenue was fined 875 and had his driver's license suspended for one year after pleading guilty to driving while drunk before Police Judge Q J Lane.

Earl Burns Lincoln Sespends Howard Broyles Almira Avenue Q. J. Lane

Nebraska game recap fuels overtime rally in college clash

Eskridge led with 17 points as Nebraska chased a 62 50 run, finishing 64 60 in a seesaw overtime. Mt Oread’s team heads to Hoch Auditorium to face Notre Dame, then a west coast swing against San Francisco U Oregon U and Nevada U around the new year.

Eskridge Alenmen Wk.ul N.ul Mt. Oread Hoch Auditorium Notre Dame West Coast San Francisco U Oregon U Nevada U Nebraska

Divorces Granted in Wichita Rulings

Horace H. Jorgensen 46, credit manager for Derby Oil, died of a heart attack at his Wichita home yesterday. His widow and a daughter survive. Divorces were granted Saturday to Ruth Naomi Hawk from Jack H. Hawk and to Pernice McClintock from Edward F. McClintock by District Judge Hugh Means.

Wichita Kan Horace H. Jorgensen Derby Oil Company Ruth Naomi Hawk Jack H. Hawk Pernice McClintock Edward F. Meclintock Hugh Means

Jayhawker squad prepares for Orange Bowl bout with Engineers

Corich George Sauer led his Jayhawkers through the final home drill at Memorial Stadium ahead of New Year’s Day in Miami against Georgia Tech Engineers. The team breaks for Christmas then converges in Kansas City on December 25 before flying to Florida for practice at Miami University Stadium.

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Keller to Start Testing Back Early at Baseball School

Yankee outfielder Charlie Keller will begin testing his sore back early in January as a member of George Stirnweiss ́s Bartow Florida baseball school. Zach Taylor hopes Browns improve if two young pitchers emerge. Fred Lansford lacked playing time last summer. Giants Christmas card features Santa with a full pack.

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Georgia Tech Favored Over Jayhawkers by 13 Points

New York dispatch notes 60 bookmakers list Michigan Southern Methodist Texas Georgia Tech as top favorites for January 1 bowls. Georgia Tech projected 13-point edge over Kansas in the Orange Bowl in Miami, with other matchups including Texas over Alabama, SMU over Penn State, and Mississippi over Texas Christian. Odds vary, some games showing even lines, others with seven or seven and a half points.

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Giants finally break out of tough season sack

Joan Classen, daughter of a sports writer, notes relief as the Giants escape a long season. Monday Matinee features Floyd Burdette, Alabama basketball coach and football trainer, discussing the team’s outlook after a string of setbacks.

Joan Classen Giants Floyd Burdette Alabama

Title to the Eagles Philadelphia Club Wins National Pro Eastern Division

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the National Football League Eastern Division with a 21 0 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Forbes Field. Earl Neale coached the champions, led by Pete Pihos and Steve Van Buren, to earn a shot at the Chicago Cardinals in the title game.

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