Haskell Downs Jenny Wren Five In Home Opener
The Haskell Indians defeated the Jenny Wren independents 45 to 37 in a fast home game. Charles Wilgen scored four baskets late to secure the win as the Indians dominated the speed throughout the contest.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1927
Page
3
The Haskell Indians defeated the Jenny Wren independents 45 to 37 in a fast home game. Charles Wilgen scored four baskets late to secure the win as the Indians dominated the speed throughout the contest.
The Bowersock Theatre presents the romance Her Wildqat a comedy about a wagon owner’s life savings and a fake duchess plot. Also shown are Gilege Manes and a sparkling comedy about a wealthy bachelor in a humorous misadventure, plus a memorial bench dedication to Andrew Andy Smithy, a noted grid mentor and former coach.
A sweeping year in sports highlights York Yankee triumphs and World Series drama with Babe Ruth era era records. Notable feats include Walter Hagen’s golf Open success and Helen Wills dominance in women’s tennis. Track and field, polo vaults, and college sharpshooters pepper the scene while Yale, Harvard, and other powers clash in decisive games and tournaments.
Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn defeats Bod Taylor of Terre Haute in a hard fought ten round match at Madison Square Garden before 15,090 spectators. Ringside experts give Canzoneri the edge after a close final stretch.
The Lawrynce High team held its first practice last Thursday, with limbering exercises and fundamentals. The lineup included Allen, Wilz, Ted Oleary at center, Schaake, and AfeGanleperds, facing a mixed team of defenders and attackers. A week remains before the January 6 opener at Cleavemorth as Coach Griffin plans to polish the offense.
Quinter’s team powered by Allen, Gsell, Thomson at forwards Maney at center and Melluire at guard, routing rivals 30 minutes into the a.m. session. Second team featured Lawrence Newland Hauser Burton Ste. Pienson, with Kent scoring repeatedly and Gsell steady in Kent. Board of Education to meet next Monday at 8 in the senior high building. several resignations to be considered.
A disrupted conference gathering reviews growth in college football popularity and money, noting coaching input on new rules and praise for backfield standouts. It mentions invitations to observers for national committee deliberations, plus a marriage license in Lawrence and various local incidents.
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