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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

8

Kansas Cage Team Into Semi Finals Sunflower Invite

The University of Kansas Jayhawks reach the Sunflower Invitational semi final at Topeka with a 34 to 18 win over Baker University. Bruce Voran led KU with eight points while Ralph Miller left early with fouls.

Kansas University of Kansas New Mexico Mines of Socorro Topeka Jayhawkers Baker University of Baldwin New Mexico Emporia Bruce Voran Bobby Allen Bob Sears Baker Wildcats Ralph Miller Miller F. C. Allen George Hersh Don Ebling K. U Sears Voran Socorro Gene Clark Southwestern Washburn McPherson Chuck Ostmeyer Ichabod Lawrence Engleman Allen Harp Kline Sands Hogben Potter Mosser Gordon Poppe F . Douglas Zabe

Washburn Rally Halftime Lead In Tourney Tilt

Washburn leads McPherson 26 to 22 at halftime as both sides miss critical free throws. Amsbaugh Cates Mackey Lowry and McPherson players Young Wana maker Meyer Reinecker Better each failed to convert from the line. Officials were Gene Kemper Ab Hinshaw.

Washburn McPherson Amsbaugh Cates Mackey Lowry Young Wanamaker Meyer Reinecker Better New Mexico Edgerton Lb Clark Crook Joe Tolbert Israel G. Clarke C Bingham Forsythe Helms Z Oliver Abe Bobbitt Danner Eshnaur New Mexico Mines Emporia State Clark Forney Snow Watson Daywood Ted O'Sullivan Missouri Gene Kemper Lake Forest Fimmott Fuougherty Ostemever Wall Robertson I Fr . Reinecker Meyers C Schubert Eshel Southwestern McCoy Stevens Porter Tucker F. A Smith F. Moore Fugit C Hart D. Smith Ee. A Deckert Ance Ayenewal Screes Colorado State Stinnett Parker Vickers Bastlack McEwen Blake Matson Samsa Deason Gergman Oeeen Stuart Tosis Moore Colorado Eastlack O'Sullivan Kemper Junction City George Goehring Lawrence Eager George Lawrence Goehring

Rose Bowl chatter and sports notes from coast to coast

The roundup previews the 1941 Rose Bowl opponents Washington Huskies and Texas or Texas A&M. It notes Kayak II as a top Santa Anita favorite with Seabiscuit still popular, and recalls Andy Farkas making waves with the Redskins. Pro football seeks its annual all star game, while Red Grange and Truck Hannah discuss Vols vs USC. Leo Novikoff tops Coast League batters.

Kayak II Seabiscuit Sammy Baugh Andy Farkas Washington Redskins Green Bay Packers Green Bay Washington Red Grange Harry Truck) Hannah Memphis Tennessee Vols California Leo Novikoff Los Angeles Baseball Club Wolves Mike Pecarovich Loyola Los Angeles Mike Clark Shaughnessy Chicago New Orleans

West Loses Passer in Shrine East West Game Prep

Bob Smith of Oregon will miss the Shrine East West charity game due to a shin wound after a scrimmage. Clyde Turner reinjured a thigh, Johnny Schiechl may play a 60 minute pivot role, and Eastern coaches praise Holy Cross halfback Ronnie Cahill as top passer.

San Francisco Bob Smith University of Oregon Smith Oregon E. F. Roth Clyde Bulldog”- Turner Hardin- Simmons Johnny Schiechl Santa Clara Red Blue Leroy Zimmerman San Jose John Shirck Oklahoma Blues Kay Eakin Arkansas Frank Ivy Holy Cross Ronnie Cahill Ray Flaherty Washington Redskins Cahil Andy Kerr Colgate Bernie Bierman Minnesota

Oklahoma City all college classic yields four powerhouses

Four teams remain in the Oklahoma City all college basketball classic with Warrensburg Teachers facing Texas Tech and Oklahoma A and M meeting Arkansas in the semi finals. Pittsburg Kansas Teachers guard Marvin Ryden led with 20 points as Pitt State edged Phillips University in overtime. Championship semis set for 7:45 p.m. Warrensburg-Texas Tech and 9 p.m. Oklahoma Aggies- Arkansas.

Oklahoma City PIA Oklahoma M. Arkansas Warrensburg Texas Tech Aggies Arkansas Missourians Baylor University of Montana State Oklahoma A Southeastern Durant Okla Texas Christian University of Fort Worth Arkansas Razorbacks Pittsburgh Kan Arkaeos West Texas State of Canyon Marvin Ryden Pittsburg Phillies University of

Basketball doubleheader at Madison Square Garden recap

AP notes anniversaries of past games at Madison Square Garden. A year ago St Johns beat Colorado 39-37 and LIU defeated USC 33-18 in a doubleheader. Three years ago Floyd Eastwood reported 28 football deaths in 1936, one less than the prior year. Five years ago Len Koenecke set a NL outfield fielding record of .994 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Associated Press St. John's Colorado Long Island University Southern California Madison Square Garden American Football Coaches Association Floyd Eastwood New York University Len Koenecke Brooklyn Dodgers Louis Duncan Wally Berger

Tennessee and Southern California Ready for Rose Bowl

Tennessee enters the Rose Bowl with a strong defensive record and potent ground game led by George Cafego and Johnny Butler. Grenville Lansdell tops USC with 674 rushing yards, supported by Amby Schindler. Total yards favor Tennessee 2978 to 2733, but both teams expect balanced offenses.

Pasadena Cal Tennessee Southern California Trojans George Cafego Grenville Lansdell Troy Cafego Citadel Monay Johnny Butler Grenny Lansdell Amby Schindler Vols S. C

Nelson Tops Pros in 1939 Golf Year

Miami reports Fred Corcoran lists Byron Nelson as dominant in 1939 pro golf with five wins including the Harry Vardon trophy. Henry Picard leads money with 10202, while other Open victors include Dick Metz Sam Snead Bing Crosby Denny Shute Jimmy Demaret Felix Serafin Harold McSpaden and Ralph Guldahl. The year drew $176000 in prize money and about 500000 spectators.

Miami Fla Fred Corcoran Professional Rosters Association Byron Nelson Harry Vardon Phoenix Pinehurst Massachusetts Henry Picard New Orleans Thomasville Metropolitan Scranton Dick Metz Quakland Asheville St. Paul Ralph Guldahl Augusta National Pittsburgh Sam Snead St. Petersburg E. J. Harrison Texas Bing Crosby Denny Shute Glens Falls N. Y Jimmy Demaret Los Angeles Felix Serafin Hershey Harold McSpaden Corcoran

Final guesses crown next Mondays big bowl buzz

This year end sports talk weighs in on Georgia Tech Missouri in the Orange Bowl with Georgia Tech favored 21 to 13. USC Tennessee Rose Bowl prediction favors the Trojans 14 to 6. Aggies Tulane Sugar Bowl pick 19 to 7. Clemson Boston College Cotton Bowl forecast 12 to 9. West over East 12 to 0. Also notes on Kansas league hoops and college honors across state lines.

Georgia Tech Missouri Bengals U.S.C Tennessee Howard Jones Trojan Texas Aggies Tulane Apgies Clemson Boston College Bonnie Banks McFadden

Reduction of Football Fatalities Is Reported

Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of Purdue presents the ninth annual NCAA survey showing football fatalities down to 12 direct deaths and six indirect for the season. Direct deaths split as seven high school, three college, one sandlot, one club. overall direct deaths fall 63.6 percent since 1931 and 25 percent from last year. Improved equipment and training cited as main causes of reduced fatalities.

Los Angeles Calif Floyd R. Eastwood Purdue University National Collegiate Athletic Association

Rockhurst Faces Trio in Tournament Scores Recap

Scores show Rockhurst 43 over Kansas Wesleyan 32 with Kirksville 29 Ottawa 22 and Springfield beating Bethany 33 14. Central 3s routed Kansas City Kansas 42 to 3 as Missouri Valley edged Waryville 22 to 31.

Kirksville Ottawa Springfield Bethany Kansas City Kan Central Kansas Wesleyan Rockhurst Waryville Missouri Valley

Missouri Aims for Lighter Football Practices Before Orange Bowl

Missouri coach Don Faurot, facing Georgia Tech next Monday, orders rest and light drills to avoid heat fatigue. Georgia Tech intensifies warm weather workouts as both teams prepare. Missouri players Dan Wager is out with a knee injury while Bob Orr returns from a back problem. Christman’s passing improves with the heat.

Miami Fla Don Faurot Missouri Georgia Tech Monay Faurot Stadium Bill Alexander Tigers Dan Wager Bob Orr Paul Christman Christman

Oklahoma Beats Fordham as Missouri Falls to NYU in MSG

In New York Madison Square Garden Oklahoma edged Fordham 55 to 48 while Missouri lost to NYU 68 to 47 in a Big Six showcase before 14 000 fans. Missouri played without two regulars Blaine Currence and Clay Cooper who were with the Tigers football team at Miami for the Orange Bowl.

New York Missouri Oklahoma Madison Square Garden Sooners Fordham New York University Violet Paul Christman

Height makes might as basketball goes tall

Dr. Forrest C. Allen notes Kansas lacks a 6 foot 4 inch or taller roster member and fears rebounding will suffer. Across the Big Six, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa State, Oklahoma and others boast centers 6 foot 5 to 6 foot 7, signaling a new era of height in college basketball.

New York Forrest C. Allen Kansas Jimmy Howard North Carolina John Freiberger Arkansas Oregon Henry Anderson Archie May‘ Chiky Bill Ogilvie California Jack Harvey Colorado Banks McFadden Clemson Phog Allen Jayhawks

Clemson and Boston College Drill Behind Gates for Cotton Bowl

Clemson and Boston College football teams trained separately in Dallas ahead of Mondays Cotton Bowl game. Clemson practiced at Southern Methodist University stadium while Boston College conducted workouts at a new Dallas high school field. One casualty was listed as the squads began tapering for the big clash and Clemson’s Walter Cox may miss the start with a leg injury.

Dallas Clemson Boston College Gates Southern Methodist

Basketball Scores From Around The Nation

Oklahoma beat Fordham 54 to 48 while California edged Columbian 48 to 36. Stanford topped Dartmouth 54 to 29 and Missouri over California 47 to 48. Other results include Utah 74 over Omaha 37 and Wyoming 36 over Colorado Mines 23.

Oklahoma Fordham New York Missouri California Columbian Stanford Dartmouth Michigan State Oregon State Minnesota Washington Seattle Indian Villanova Purdue Rice St. Louis Centenary Utah Omaha Wyoming Colorado Mines North Dakota State St. John's Minn Hamline St. Paul North Dakota

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