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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1941

Page

6

Jayhawkers Rout Wheatshockers 54 39 In Nonconference Win

Kansas University earned a 54 to 39 victory over the Wichita Wheatshockers as Howard Engleman led with 24 points. Hemsley and teammates overwhelmed the visitors in the second half after a tight first period, boosting KU toward a clear win.

Jayhawkers Wichita Howard Engleman Kansas Cagers Blaze Kansas Wichita University Wheatshockers K. U Engleman Hawker Howitzer Howard Jayhawks Sanneman Hunter Wvall Buescher F Allen C. Walker Goon Kline Sollenberger Hall Blatr Seers Seereny Zane Neers Ar Kincaid McDonald Williams Alton Vice Nayes Scoatnescheba

Kansas Frosh Football Team Surges Through Finals

The Kansas freshman squad narrowly clears scholastic hurdles with only Walter Tanner from Oklahoma City failing to meet requirements. Coaches Henry Hurt and Rep logle praised for guidance as Dewey Luster’s Oklahoma head coach appointment stirs talk. Alumni plan Sutherland classroom at Pitt with Grantland Rice and Dan Topping backing fund.

Kansas Walter Tanner Oklahoma City K.U Henry Hurt K. U Gwinn. Henry John B. Sutherland University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning Pitt Grantland Rice Stanley Woodward New York Herald-Tribune Dan Topping Brooklyn Football Dodgers Sutherland

Elizabeth Hicks Seeks Her Second Golfing Triumph

Elizabeth Hicks of Pasadena California, qualifier in her third straight event, shot a four over par 76 in Palm Beach in windy drizzle to start match play as she pursues a second win on the winter women’s golf circuit. Dorothy Gardner of Steubenville Ohio posted 77 and Grace Amory of Palm Beach shot 80 after Hicks defeated Amory in Miami last week.

Palm Beach Fla Elizabeth Hicks Pasadena Calif Dorothy Gardner Steubenville Grace Amory Miss Hicks Miami

Layden to lead NFL as Notre Dame coach resigns

Elmer Layden, 37, accepted a five year NFL commissioner contract at 20000 annually after resigning as Notre Dame head coach and athletic director. He cited family welfare and aims to balance pro and college football while Sanctioning dual roles. Layden’s Notre Dame salary was about 10000.

Notre Dame Elmer Layden Chicago Layden Four Horsemen Hugh O’donnell C.C.S Edward Anderson Iowa Buck Shaw Santa Clara Jimmy Phelan University of Washington Jack Meagher Auburn Jimmy Crowley Fordham National Football League Kenesaw M. Landis Davenport Knute Rockne Columbia College Dubuque Ija Duquesne University Columbia Hank Anderson Trish Southern California

Mehl proposes four man mile pact to chase speed

Walter Mehl suggests promoters limit a mile field to four top runners Mehl MacMitchell John Minski and Chuck Fenske with a planned two lap fast pace then three laps solo for best time Glenn Cunningham 4 07 4 would loom as a target Mehl says current matchups prevent a true record in the indoor season MacMitchell clocked 4 23 4 last night in Jersey City

New York Walter Mehl Les MacMitchell Jersey City Mehl MacMitchell John Minski Chuck Fenske Glenn Cunningham Wisconsin

Southwestern College Downs St Benedicts 49 28 in Central Conf

Southwestern College prevailed 49 to 28 over St Benedict's in Atchison, as the Ravens faded after a close first half. Phil Moore led Southwestern with 14 points as the team dominated the second half.

Luster Named Oklahoma Head Coach After Long Pursuit

Snorter Luster, quiet Norman native and former Sooner captain, is named head football coach at the University of Oklahoma. He returns to his alma mater after 20 years of pursuing the job, initially as a player and later as an assistant coach.

Dewey “Snorter Luster Oklahoma Norman Oklahoma City Tom Stidham Snorter Luster O. U Stidham Kansas Aero Ie Okla Pi— Dewey Snorter University of Oklahoma Sooner Altho Ad Lindsey Lindsey Lynn Waldorf Oklahoma A. & M O. A Marquette Jap Haskell Columbia University New York Newsmen Oklahoma University Big Six Sooners Columbia Stout Steve Owen New York Professional Giants Steve Associated Press

Wildcats Narrowly Beat Bethel To Stay Undefeated

Baker University in Newton Kansas overcame Bethel College 39-36 to preserve an unbeaten Kansas conference record. The game stayed close with a 20-20 halftime tie and Bethel leading by seven in the second half. Bethel freshman Melvin Krehbiel led Bethel with 14 points.

Baker University Kansas Bethel College Bethel Baker Poppe Hersh Jackson Douglas Arnold Hodges Ken A Seymour Horst Unruh Martins R. Ka'man Rousell Wiens Grove T Krehbiel Ka'man Smiley Carl Kopelk McPherson Newton Kan Baker Wildcats Melvin Krehbiel

Youth Correction Authority Proposed for Kansan Youths

The Kansas senate considers a bill to create a three member youth correction authority to review convicts under 21 and recommend treatment. Appointed by the governor, the board would earn $5,000 annually. Reilly plans to call youth psychology experts when the judiciary committee takes up the measure.

Topeka Reformatory Kansas Senate Reilly Judiciary Committee

Bethany Swedes Hold Off Emporia In Kansas Conference Clash

Bethany Swedes edged College of Emporia 35-29 as they drew 16 Emporia fouls and converted 13 free throws. Emporia led in field goals 12 to 11 but failed to capitalize at the line.

Bethany C. of Emporia Kansas College of Emporia

Breese Defeats Tygh In Chicago Ten-Round Decision

Quentin Babe Breese of Manhattan Kansas won a ten round decision over Jimmy Tygh of Philadelphia in Chicago. Breese floored Tygh in the ninth and had him groggy. Breese weighed 1388 pounds and Tygh 136% pounds.

Breese Chicago Quentin Babe” Breese Manhattan Kan Jimmy Tygh Philadelphia Tygh

Hall Suffers Setback in World Three Cushion Showdown

Chicago player Allen Hall, 40, ended his unbeaten run at eight in the world championship three cushion tournament after a rare off night. Hall slipped from the perfect record club as Willie Hoppe of New York and Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia remained two of the few undefeated stars.

Chicago Allen Hall Hall Jay ‘Bozeman Vallejo Calif Willie ‘Hoppe New York Otto Reiselt Philadelphia

Getto 761 TL Cochran and High Scorers Summary

High scorers listed: R. Smite 586 Cochran 27 Asher 280 234 Spears 269 232. Asher 224 Spears 228. Tonight’s game features Jones against Patchen and Robinson facing Allen.

Getto Cochran R. Smite Asher Spears Jones Patchen Robinson Allen

Haskell Teams Travel to Meet Opponents Tonight

The Haskell junior college basketball squad travels to Lexington Missouri to face Wentworth Military Academy Yellowjackets tonight. About 19 Haskell boxers head to Topeka for opening rounds of the Topeka State Journal regional Golden Gloves tournament.

Haskell Lexington Wentworth Military Academy Topeka Topeka State Journal

Missouri Star Herb Gregg May Return Against Kansas State

Coach George Edwards said injured Missouri guard Herb Gregg may return to the lineup for the Thursday game at Manhattan against Kansas State after recovery from his injuries.

Gregg Herb Gregg Missouri Cage Star Kansas State Manhattan George Edwards

Twins on MSU wrestling team and other sports chatter

Roundup notes two sets of twins on Michigan State wrestling. Bill Terry linked with Cardinals for Don Padgett. Lou Ambers debuts against Norm en Quarles in Hartford. Babe Ruth mixes with old flu talk. Derby hopeful Magnificent pulled lame at Santa Anita. Ace Parker nearing news for Pirates or Dodgers. Jerry Mitchell on Bob Feller control. Clearwater loses Dodgers to Havana as Indians target Fort Myers. Charlie O Rourke letter replies. Florida boxing voles seek state commission. Bill Stewart to call NL games. Ted Carpenter cites 1941 schedule delay reason.

New York Michigan State College Bill Terry Cardinals Don Padgett Lou Ambers Norment Quarles Hartford Babe Ruth Magnificent E. Graham Lewis Elizabeth Arden Santa Anita Ace Parker Baseball Pirates Football Dodgers Clearwater Fla Dodgers Havana Cleveland Indians Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Charlie O'Rourke Boston College Florida Tom Ephrem W. Forsyth St Jacksonville Bill Stewart

Baseball Legislation Often Precedes a Landis Upheaval

New York February 4. A dispute erupts between major league clubs and Commissioner Landis over a rule on minor league players purchased by big league teams. Landis demands waivers before returning such players to the minors, challenging clubs three-return rule. The issue was to be discussed at the National League schedule meeting.

New York Kenesaw M. Landis Detroit Rufus Melton Philadelphia Phil Brooklyn Dodger Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Landis

Marquete Schedule Includes Iowa State and Michigan State

The text notes Marquete had October 10 at Iowa State and October 11 at Michigan State on the upcoming football slate. It mentions Athletic Director Conrad M Jennings seeking suggestions and coverage notes by Clyde McBride of the Kansas City Star.

Marquete Towa State Michigan State Conrad M. Jennings

Speed skating champions crowned in North American meet

A year ago Leo Freisinger of Chicago and Maddy Horn of Beaver Dam Wisconsin won the men and women titles in the North American speed skating championships. The recap notes prior events including Patty Berg’s Miami-Biltmore win and a baseball league leadership change.

Leo Freisinger Chicago Maddy Horn Beaver Dam Wis Patty Berg Miami-Biltmore Jane Cothran Jameson National League Sam Breadon Charles A. Stoneham

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