Lawrence Coach George Sauer Leaves KU for Navy Gridiron Post
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports Kansas head football coach George Sauer resigns to become Navy head coach in Annapolis, with assistants Bradford and Ingalls moving to new roles. Athletic Director Quigley begins immediate search for a successor as Sauer plans to depart soon and arrange spring practice.
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Lawrence American Legion Triumphs Over Fort Leavenworth Phers
Lawrence American Legion team, featuring former Kansas University players, beat Fort Leavenworth Phers 69 to maka at the Community building Saturday night. Evans led scoring with 18 points, Gordon Stucker, Bob Solami, and Odd William contributing as the Lawrence squad built an early lead and maintained it through the game. White led Leavenworth with 12 points while the visitors struggled defensively against Lawrence’s fast breaks and set plays.
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Seven K Aggies Journey to Columbia for Tough Contest
The Big Seven race tightens as Kansas University and Kansas State lead with 3-0 marks. Missouri and Oklahoma sit 2-2, Nebraska 1-3, while Colorado and Iowa State trail. Kansas State hosts Missouri at Columbia while Colorado faces Iowa State at Ames. Nebraska meets South Dakota State in Lincoln.
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Film notes and sports snippets from Abilene Reflector story
Abilene Reflector items recount Bob Ingalls entertaining running commentary during a Kansas Missouri game and a key touchdown by Forrest Griffith late in the game. Other notes praise rookie Don Mueller and mention White Foundation memorial planning in Emporia, plus a geophysical line about Earth's magnetic poles.
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Sauer leaves KU after signing contract. Kansas stunned
Kansas University faces upheaval as head coach Sauer resigns amid a disputed contract and discussions with Navy. Officials, including Dr. Laverne Ryake, say contracts must carry obligations, noting Sauer had just signed a lucrative four year deal with raises for assistants. The announcement shocked Kansas fans as Sauer had been expected to stay, having shown interest in remaining at KU before an attractive offer from Washington and a meeting in Annapolis.
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Missouri and Nebraska Start Season With Wins
Missouri Tigers beat Notre Dame 65 49 at South Bend in indoor track opening. Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Oklahoma 62 to 41 at Lincoln to start season strong. Ed Quirk set a Notre Dame shot put mark. Robo Gilstrap set a Nebraska Oklahoma meet record in the triple jump. California spends more per capita on education than most states.
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Important and Tough Contests Are On Tap for College Cage Quintets
College basketball enters a crucial week with top teams under test. NYU sits 13-0, while Columbia aims to rebound after a January 17 layoff. Notre Dame hosts Kentucky, Michigan visits Ohio State, and Kansas State meets Colorado as conference races heat up across the country.
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Jayhawk Sports Notes From A Round of 1940s Kansas Links
Lawrence fans react to staff changes as Ernie Sauer leaves Kansas for Naval Academy and George Laver is honored. Otto Schnellbacher returns for Kansas basketball with strong post play from Claude Henchin and Jerry Waugh, while Allen’s defense aids a rugged Big Seven slate.
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Huskers Defeat Kansas in First Dual Win of Season
Nebraska swam to a 48 to 35 victory over Kansas in Lincoln on February 2. Perry Branch led the Huskers with wins in the 100 and 200 yard freestyles and anchored the winning 400 yard free relay. Other winners included Bearkie in the 200 yard medley relay and Ritchie in the 100 yard backstroke. Allen and Campbell helped with relay success as the team posted multiple event wins.
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Mexico and Fulton Play Stalemate In Low Scoring Check
In Fulton Missouri on February 2 Mexico beat Fulton 2 to 0 as Mexico scored two free throws in the first minute and then guarded with a zone. Fulton stayed in mid court and did not break the zone defense while Mexico refused to switch. Spectators described the contest as ho hum and unexciting with 200 in attendance. Earlier this season Mexico defeated Fulton 42 to 21.
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Quigley to Name Baseball Coach to Replace Bradford
Athletic Director E. C. Quigley announced two new baseball coaches will be named for the Jayhawker nine. Vic Bradford, who led the Crimson and Blue, leaves March 1 to join the United States Naval Academy as an assistant football coach, departing with Head Coach George Sauer to the service.
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Red Devils Triumph 6 5 Over Pirates in Hockey
Last night at the Rollerdrome the Red Devils defeated the Pirates 6 to 5. Captains Langrell and Bill Dillon each scored three goals and added one assist. Abel stopped 58 of 68 shots while Miller saved 35 of 41. Red Devils led by two goals until the final minute.
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Aggies Lead Valley in Basketball Standings
Des Moines reports Oklahoma Aggies atop the Missouri Valley Conference with an 8-0 league mark and 15-2 overall, set to face Tulsa in a key Week. Rivalries with Oklahoma U and Drake loom as St. Louis pursues near the lead with wins over Brak and Creighton, Des Moines hosts Drake versus Tulsa while Creighton meets Missouri and Wichita on the road.
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Manager Ott Reviews the Prospects for 48 Season
New York February 22 Mell Ott praises the Giants lineup prospects for 1948 during a session with multiple baseball writers. He notes Whitney Lockman was hurt in a spring game, affecting center field and left-center alignment, with Clint Hartung replacing him at left field and catching duties shifting. Bobby Thompson is emerging at second base and improving.
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Weekend indoor mile record and navy football rethink
The Rev Gil Dodds set a world indoor 11 lap mile pace with the fastest first and last quarters. Bob Richards long indoor pole vault leads with a top leap surpassing prior stars. George Sauer was named to lead the navy football program while Earl Blaik criticizes midshipmen and cadets for facing top teams amid heavy schedules.
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Bowers Seeks Reelection To State Senate
Ottawa Kansas February 2 3 F Bowers Ottawa attorney has announced his candidacy for re election to the state senate on the Republican ticket He represented a district including Franklin Osage and Coffey counties in the last session and now seeks to return to the legislature for another term.
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