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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
3
Kansas basketball, led by a sophomore-heavy lineup, defeated Drake 14 to 4 in Des Moines. Myers starred in his first game, captain Beleard left with an injury, and the jayhawkers rallied from a slow start to claim the win.
Kansas conference basketball sees three teams tied for the lead after a week with Pittsburg Teachers, Washburn, and 7921 holding top spots. Washburn, after beating Emporia, faces tough tests as Pittsburg and Fairmount clash while Kansas Wesleyan slips to fourth after losses to Baker and St. Salina.
The Missouri Valley standings remain unsettled as Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas balance atop the league with Nebraska, Grinnell, and Ames all on the schedule this week. Kansas, Kansas State, and Oklahoma A&M chase wins in multiple road and home games, while Nebraska and Missouri travel to Lincoln and Columbia for key tests.
American lawn champion Felea Wills defeated Mile Contoslaves in straight sets to win the Riviera ALigs tournament final. Nebraska defeats Grinnell 38 to 17 as Ekstrom leads the Cornhuskers, with Peterson starring for Grinnell. Willie Ritola, the Flying Finn, is noted as a carpenter by trade.
Eudora remains unbeaten in five games as Kaw Valley league play hits midseason. Friday results saw Eudora defeat Linwood while Shawnee Mission topped De Sate. Eudora, atop the standings, faces Shawnee Mission next Friday.
Topeka led by Captain Wanner and Dumars overwhelmed Lawrence High School 87 to 14 at Liberty Memorial court on Saturday night. Dumars scored 17 of his team's points with six field goals and five free throws, while Wanner provided key baskets and assists as Topeka dominated from start to finish.
Amid Vinland notes and local social news, Kansas forward Schmidt edges ahead with 69 points in a regional scoring race. The Vinland victory over Tonganoxie anchors a day of small-town sports and community updates including weddings, travel, and light in Vinland.
Kansas boasts top individual scorers Schmidt Gordon and Petersen as the Jayhawkers post three straight victories on a northern tour. Nebraska remains in top standings with two wins, Oklahoma nears and Calumet history noted with Knute Rockne’s coaching pursuit.
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