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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

8

Kansas State Football Feud Ends Two Coaches Resign

Kansas State announces the resignations of head coach Wes Fry and line coach Williamson after a personal feud. Athletic director M. F. Mike Ahearn says no coaching criticism occurred. About 41 applicants seek replacements, with no selections yet.

Kansas State College Wes Fry Stan Williamdson Fry Williamson Trecessily M. F Mike” Ahearn Jonal Kan GRPI

Baseball and boxing gossip from New York sports page

Circling rumors place Wally Moses with Detroit and Benny McCoy in a costly trade. Dodgers manager speculation hints at a Rogers Hornsby link for their Montreal farm. Buddies Baer fights loom with Camacho in March Garden match. Boxing chatter notes hostilities and possible matchups amid trade talk and regional bouts.

New York Dopesters Wally Moses Tigers Connie Mack Benny M'Coy M’courby Brooklyn Eagle Dodgers Montreal Rogers Hornsby Cliff Bloodgood M’coy Yanks Walter Indnich Browns

Benny McCoy Sought After Like Judge Crater Mystery

Benny McCoy is described as the most sought after man since Judge Crater with everyone pursuing him except the Yankees and the G men. The remark emphasizes his elusive status and high demand in a playful, tongue in cheek tone. The quote frames McCoy as a famed figure amid a chase atmosphere.

Jerry Mitchell N. Y. Post Benny McCoy Judge Crater Yankees G-men

Reds Expect Ernie Lombardi Back With Club in 1940

The Reds front office hints Ernie Lombardi will rejoin the team in 1940. The Brooklyn deal is off and Lombardi did not receive $6 000 as previously reported. Reds claim they paid a $3 000 bonus for leading the league in hitting in 1938. The contract offers Ernie a top earning level similar to last year when he was the league’s highest paid catcher.

Hrnie Lombardi Brooklyn Reds Ernie Hartnett

Philippi Treks Produce West Virginia Scoring Pairs

The two top scorers in West Virginia basketball hail from Philippi. Carl Wilmoth of Philippi High School scored 211 points, and Ken Griffith from Alderson-Broaddus College tallied 182 points.

West Virginia Philippi Carl Wilmoth Philippi High Ken Griffith Alderson-Broaddus College

DeBord Leaves Kansas State Football Team

Manhattan Kansas February 1 Joe DeBord a 225 pound football tackle withdraws from Kansas State college after failing to make his terms He was a letterman at the school and his departure ends his college football career.

Manhattan Kan Joe DeBord Kansas State College

Lions face Wyandotte as state power visits

Lawrence high school Lions seek a fifth straight win against Wyandotte high Bulldogs, tipped as a top state team. The game starts at 8 p.m. with no preliminary. Recent victories include Ottawa 26 24 Leavenworth 16 12 Emporia 18 15 Topeka 25 21 and Atchison 29 23. Proceeds donate 10 percent to charity, chaired by Grantland Rice.

Lawrence High School Lions Wyandotte High Bulldogs Lions Ottawa Leavenworth Emporia Topeka Atchison Bulldogs Elmer. Schaake Billy Weber Lee Garich Gordon Stucker Grantland Rice Jimmy McNatt Oklahoma Gordon Nicholas Iowa State Harris Sasmennn Nena Recamseamaneneeters Jaw Harry Pitcarthley Nebraska Ralph Miller Kansas Neon Fertpenitomttate Jarvin Mesch Rudolfson Ervin Reid Kansas State Bienen Island Bob Allen Bill Harvey Missouri Haskell Tison Don Fitz Herb Scheffler Don Ebling Hugh Ford C. Jdetewenomecwosens Bob Menze Nat Semmesecnem Edwin Miller John Lobsiger Arch. Watson F. Maveenmtnteneteenrmesinnarenmatns Clay Cooper Rayansstagneecennteerenetnnnste Dan Howe Ee Sa Sid Held Weld Darrel Don Carlos Iowa Stete Bruce Voran Joe Robertson State

Haskell boxers win in Topeka Golden Gloves district

Haskell Indian fighters claimed eight victories while two lost by forfeit or decision in the district Golden Gloves tournament in Topeka last night. Winners include James Roba 112, Francis Schuyler 126 and 112, J. D. Scott 135, Lemuel Cornelius 160, John Harrison 112, James Zuckkahosee 126, Bennie and DeWitt 135, and Elmer Smith 147.

Topeka Charles Chibbity Pounder Clyde Dilly James Roba Francis Schuyler J. D. Scott Lemuel Cornelius John Harrison James Zuckkahosee Bennie DeWitt Elmer Smith Haskell James Roberts Pete Tavares Arnold Headley Hases J_ D Scott Harry Armstrong Cornelius Raph Cowell Maskell Fred Douglas Victor Beach Clyde Dilley, Jr Jerry Hoyt James Zhuch-Wkah-Osee Wendell Douslins James Wise

Kansas May Lose Second Place Before Next Game

Four Big Six games loom in the next 10 days threatening to drop the Kansas Jayhawkers toward the Valley cellar before their February 12 tilt with Iowa State. Missouri and Oklahoma race ahead with Oklahoma leading. Missouri tied with Kansas after a loss, while Kansas trails by a slim scoring margin.

Jayhawkers Kansas Iowa State Missouri Oklahoma Tigers Sooners

Fighting Zale Brothers Back Tony in Bid for Middleweight Title

Tony Zale, after outpointing Al Hostak in a 10 round non title bout, gains momentum toward the middleweight title. His mother opposes boxing but five fighting brothers and 19 grandchildren push for his pursuit of big year goals with promoter complications over Garcia and Hostak.

Chicago Tony Zale al. Hostak Gary Ind Tony National Boxing Association Hostak N.B.A Seattle Wash Garcia New York California Mike Jacobs Zale Nate Druxman West Coast Jacobs Druxman Gary Fighter Golden Gloves Turing John Joe Frank Golden Glover Walter

Haskell Meets Conception Academy in Tough Tilt

Haskell Institute basketball faces strong test tomorrow night against Conception Academy of Conception Missouri in the Haskell gym. Coach Dave Shirk plans Armell and Brant at forward Shoemake at center and Littlethunder and Davenport at guard, with possible returning Braves players from last year.

Haskell Institute Conception Academy Conception Haskell Rym Church School Brave Dave Shirk Haskell Academy Shirk Armell Brant Shoemake Littlethunder Davenport Braves

College basketball results from the era

The tally lists numerous game scores with teams such as Drury, William Jewell, Princeton, Yale, Alabama, Georgia Tech, New York, St. Francis, Centre, Louisville, Gonzaga, Eastern Washington, Duquesne, St. Vincent, San Jose State, San Francisco, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana College, Northwestern Oklahoma, Phillips, Peru, Hastings, Tennessee, Tennessee Wesleyan, St. John’s Academy, Southwestern University, Washburn Freshmen, Kimporia State Teachers Freshmen, Clay Center High, Sacred Heart, Burden, St. John’s Winfield, Riverton, Mineral, Area Pittsburg College High.

Associated Press Drury William Jewell Princeton Yale Alabama Georgia Tech New York St. Francis Centre Louisville Gonzaga Eastern Washington Duquesne St. Vincent San Jose State San Francisco Louisiana Tech Louisiana College St. John’s Academy Southwestern University Washburn Kimporia State Teachers Clay Center Sacred Heart Burden St. John’s Winfield Riverton Mineral Area Pittsburg College High

McCoy Worth More Than McCoy Paid, Says Wieland

Ed Wieland argues Benny McCoy is a fine ball player but not worth the 65 000 in bonus and salaries he will receive from the Philadelphia Athletics over the next two years. Wieland, also a freed agent under Commissioner Landis, now with the Chicago White Sox, says players are finally getting a break and invites McCoy to verify.

Chicago Ed Wieland Benny McCoy Philadelphia Athletics McCoy Beaumont Wieland Detroit K. M. Landis Chicago White Sox Iontinued Chicago Sandlots

Temple names Fred Swan head football coach for three years

A year ago today Fred Swan was named head football coach at Temple for a three year term. The note reflects on past sports moments including Ellsworth Vines leading in a pro tennis series against Fred Perry with a five set match and Dizzy Dean's contract holdout with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Associated Press Fred Swan Temple Ellsworth Vines Fred Perry Dizzy Dean St. Louis Cardinals

Jolly Stitchers Meet in January Session at Worden

The Jolly Stitchers held a January meeting on Thursday January 25 led by Miss Pauline Stoebener. Members and guests, including Bill Boltz of Greeley Colorado, shared fellowship and made three comforts and pot holders.

Jolly Stitchers Pauline Stoebener Harley Lyons Elmer Wintermantle Roy Schwalm Hibbert Taul Walter Schwarz Alvin Heinon Donald Breithaupt Arnold Stoebener Ivan Rappard Pauline. Stoebener Bill Boltz Walter Pauline Oscar Otto John Oelkers Alvin Johanning Erma Hurrelbrink Karl Niebrugge Central Ivan Edwin Jehle Lois Elm Mildred Elm Shirley Warren Nuffer Frances Kathleen Reep Donald Heim Evelyn Marie Kline Antonette Plambeck Marie Ficer Cynthia Johnson St. John's Evangelical Young People’s League Paulie Stoebener Otto Stoebener Esther Alvin Ruth Johanning Carl Johanning Katherine Bruss Margaret Jehle Clara Hattie Schwarz Julius Herbert Charles Marie Earnest Hornberger Tarokd Ivan Jehle Harold Seele Ida Ziesch Vera Belle Melvin Glaser Naomi Gastrock Elma Hurrelbrink

Jolly Quilters Meet and Local Notices Roundup

Barber Jolly Quilters met with Mrs. Ruby Cranthers and sister Pearl Houk, twelve members present, next meeting with Mrs. Cecil Donaldson. Snow blocked roads. pupils couldn’t reach school. Mary Coffman absent. Birth of son David to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Trowbridge. the Trowbridges moved to Pleasant Valley. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. George Steele at a Gopinochle party. John Ingalls and others visiting home folks. Several community visits noted. Kanwaka Good Will club to meet. Yarnold school classes in Nuffer house. death of Bert Gregory in El Paso, Texas.

Jolly Quilters Ruby Cranthers Pearl Houk Cecil Donaldson Ted Buchleum Mae Unger Sam’ Buchjeuny Earl Trowbridge David Trowbridge Pleasant Valley George Steele Ralph Kampschreeder Lawrence John Ingalls Fred Deskins Forrester Charles Topping Yarnold School Nuffer House Barber Fred Gregory Bert el Paso Tex Bert Gregory

De Soto Community News Highlights From Topeka to Lawrence

De Soto residents share updates on health recoveries and visits as Mike Brashears recovers from appendectomy in Topeka. Trips occur to Topeka and Lawrence for relatives and observances. Local events include Lumbermen's convention in Kansas City and high school basketball win over Linwood. Road conditions, ice hazards, and a roof fire are noted along with thefts of poultry.

Mike” Brashears Santa Fe Topeka C. E. Brashears Elsie Brashears Otis Hattie Hale Lawrence J. A. Reynolds Reynolds Paul Seaton Seaton R. Wigglesworth Wigglesworth Margaret Christner Mary Christner Lockwood William Christner M. Barker Kansas L. R. Penner Q. Wright Russell Bowling Ralph Bowling Harold Golden Paul Earnheart Lone Star School Junior Johnson Jesse Johnson Kaw Matthew Grob Mr. Grob DeSoto L. H. Plummer Eli Noteman A. ‘E. Whitford Madison Wis William Curtis John Whitelaw Cora Coglis Sether Lyman Corlis W. D. Osborne John Miler Gertrude Penner Earl Brewster Napa Calif Charles Cooper Bassie Cooper J. M. Torrence Geraldine Rowe Kansas City Epworth League Institute Torrence Vincent Straub Soring

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