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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1935
Page
6
Kansas University basketball wraps a four day break after winning the City Tourney by defeating Southern California and the Kansas Aggies. Ray Ebling leads scoring with seven field goals, Ray Noble adds five. Upcoming non conference games with California in Kansas City January 2 and 3.
AP summary of hockey standings shows St Louis leading with 23 points from 3 wins, St Paul 21, and Oklahoma City 21. Kansas City sits with 31? unclear. Wichita and Tulsa trailing with mixed records. Data fragmented from the Dec column. multiple teams and figures truncated.
Kansas City and Denver share the top in the Missouri Valley A.A.U. standings after a weekend where Denver upset Wichita and Kansas City defeated Hutchinson. McPherson, Wichita, and Kansas City split results as the schedule tightens with three games this week including Christmas-night action in Wichita.
Nassau Bahamas December 23 1971 touring golfers head to Florida with Leo Mallory Noroton Connecticut the 24 year old former Metropolitan District PGA champion holding the big check for the Nassau British Colonial Open. He collected 1000 of the 5000 prize by shooting 67 on the final 18 holes for a total 271 and edged Johnny Revolta Milwaukee by one stroke.
The item recalls Harold McSoaden’s Pasadena win a year ago and Ralph Greenlef’s title retention three years back. Connie Mack marks a birthday milestone, while Washington University’s water carnival funds the Missouri Valley tank meet set for St Louis on March 20 and 21 with Artile Eilers coaching the defending champs.
New York December 23 promoter Mike Jacobs said the planned heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Izzy Gastanaga in Havana on December 29 is off definitively due to unsatisfactory conditions there. He ruled out moving the fight to Detroit or another U S city.
Nebraska faces Wyoming and Brigham Young on a western swing this week then opens conference play with Missouri on January 10. Kansas, fresh from a four to two day tourney win, hosts Kansas State after beating Missouri and Southern California, while Oklahoma and others seek impact in the crowded Big Six race.
Jimmy Caras of Wilmington Del won the world championship by defeating Ervin Rudolph 125 to 53 in a 16 inning playoff at Cleveland. He becomes the youngest major titleholder since Ralph Greenleaf in 1920 and had seven wins in nine matches in his regular schedule.
Summary of college basketball results: Bethany 25 St Benedicts 28 and Sterling 26 Kansas Wesleyan 29 31 Benedicts Baker 32 Kansas 34. Ottawa Tournament scores include Ottawa 14 Rockhurst 21 Baker 43 College of Emporia 30 Baker 43 Ottawa 24 Rockhurst 43 College of Emporia 36. Upcoming games list Baylor at Wichita McPherson at Fort Hayes Baker at Bethel.
The Kansas Jayhawkers display depth with Ray Noble Fred Pralle and Ray Ebling leading the scoring in early conference games. Mitt Allen and Kappelman contribute on defense and offense as the team prepares for Big Six battles. A Texas football note covers Amarillo High School’s state title defense under Blair Cherry with details on travel costs salaries and district impacts.
Glendale California December 23 Robinson Fric Seavall a young professional held a slender lead in the Southern California Open as the event neared its end. He moved ahead by a stroke after a 68 in the second round for a 36 hole total of 110. His nearest rivals include Ralph Guldahl of Dallas Texas and amateur Pat Abbott of Altadena California with 140. Levi Lynch of Glidewater Texas also remains in contention.
Harold McSpaden and Jim McHale shared fourth place five strokes behind the leader as Lawson Little Jr. and four other pros sat within striking distance. Seawall’s course knowledge contrasts with rivals who could erase today’s 36 holes, while Little struggles to convert near-pin puts and birdies.
Glenn Cunningham world record holder for the mile visits his brother John here today and will run in a special race in New Orleans on December 28. Mrs Cunningham is with relatives at Peabody Kansas for the holidays.
Stockholders of Lone Star Lake Association are notified of an annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on January 14 evening. Officers and nine directors will be elected for the coming year. A drawing of lots for site reflections of perfection in glass will be held for those with lots from Shimmons 929 Mass-Adv.
New York December report lists the Dartmouth spectator who filled in as a temporary twelfth man against Princeton during a snowbound game as the year’s oddest sports moment. The incident followed a disputed spectator identity, and the roll of oddities includes Sarazen’s double eagle, Dizzy Dean’s win loss credit, Sharkey’s KO, and other quirks across golf, baseball, boxing, and tennis.
The document lists present officers of the association including A. B. Weaver as president, Harry Nevin as vice president, I. J. Mead as treasurer, George Hedrick as secretary, and J. C. Ramsey as attorney, indicating payment in full.
Director Walter Rigdon announced that the Veterans of Foreign Wars band will not practice again until January 6. The notice ends with an advertisement for safe auto, truck, and fire insurance guidance by Butcher, including a phone contact 892.
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