Eddie Briez’s Sports Roundup
New York reports Jack Doyle now in Florida will have Kentucky derby prices ready March 15. St Marys of Texas, to play Long Island University here Sept 19, seeks a return game the weekend of Sept 27. Christy Walsh, former New York worlds fair sports director, enjoys a ranch at Wickenberg Arizona. Seventy five coaches vied for the Maronette job, awarded to Tom Stidham. Oklahoma A W A was not swamped with applications when Tom left.
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New York
Jack Doyle
Florida
St. Mary’s
Texas
Long Island U
Christy Walsh
Wickenberg
Ariz
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma WA
Tom
Rumors Swirl Around Reds Dodgers and Giants Trades
The Reds rejected Larry Mac Phail’s Brooklyn hotel plan and instead eyed Manhattan options for next summer. Phillies and Cardinals reached an agreement. Reds spoke with the Giants about Harry Danning, but no deal yet. Lefty Gomez reportedly signed a ten thousand dollar contract with a condition related to the Yankees. Hugh Casey is the only Dodger pitcher not promising twenty wins, guaranteeing nineteen. Total wins cited reach 119, a strong tally in most leagues. Frank Shaughnessy, IL president, flew from Montreal to Newark A C dinner but received no introductions.
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Reds
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Phils
Cards
Giants
Harry Danning
Lefty Gomez
Yanks
Hugh Casey
Dodger
Frank Shaughnessy
International League
Montreal
Newark A. C
Georgetown star tipped to exceed 57 feet in shot put
Track experts predict Al Blgz s the Georgetown star will exceed 57 feet for the shot put before the season ends. Ray Carlin seeks $50 000 insurance on Lou Nova. Ace Parker set to sign a two year Dodgers deal above 7500 per year. Jim Thomason of Texas A&M receives eight gold watches at post season banquets and hails one that earned him an overcoat.
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al Blgzs
Georgetown
Ray Carlin
Lou Nova
Ace Parker
Football Dodgers
Jim Thomason
Texas Aggies
Louis Unleashes Power in Close Bout with Burman
A fight announcer recalls a dramatic moment as Louis lands a clean blow that barely touches Burman, who rises to continue the contest. The exchange highlights Louis’s heavy punching and Burman’s resilience in a tense confrontation.
Henry Vance Prompts Army Base Cleanup Talk in Birmingham
Henry Vance of Birmingham quips that the army might deploy Hank Greenberg to clean bases recently acquired from Great Britain, reflecting wartime humor about military logistics.
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Henry Vance
Birmingham
Ala
Army
Hank ‘Greenberg
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
Baker Seizes Lead With OT Win In Kansas Loop Clash
McPherson, Feb 5. Baker University holds undisputed basketball lead in the Kansas conference after a 36 to 35 overtime victory over McPherson College. McPherson led 19 to 14 at halftime. Poppe and Arnold of Baker and Brust of McPherson led scoring with 12 apiece.
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McPherson
Baker University
Kansas
McPherson College
Poppe
Arnold
Baker
Brust
Overbrook Keeps Second in County League Amid Close Win
Overbrook high school basketball beat Quenemo 24-22 to stay in second place in the county league. Last week Melvern defeated Overbrook 27-26, knocking the title hopes. Coach Bob Hunt's team hosts Lyndon Thursday and then Oread on Friday.
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Overbrook
Quenemo
Overbrook High School
Melvern
Overbrooks
Bob Hunt
Lyndon
Oread
Pride to Defend Title in Kansas Amateur Golf Meet
C. C. Carl leads the Kansas State Men's Amateur Golf Association as Phog Allen serves as tournament chairman. Dates set June 11 to 15 at the Country Club with Pro-Amateur day on June 11 and qualifying on June 12. Last year 20 pros and 35 amateurs competed. this year two amateurs per pro allowed, with the pro winning only one prize.
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Kansas State Men's Amateur Golf Association
Wichita
Tex Consolover
Kansas golfers to contest state meet in Lawrence schedule
The state golf tournament runs Friday to Sunday with 36 holes finals on June 15. Defending champ Dick Price of Wichita faces top Kansas golfers. Don Wetzel and his father George Wetzel are among entrants. C. C. Carl reviews details with Country Club group as Dr. F. C. Allen chairs. Over 150 players attended Wichita. about 200 expected in Lawrence. Speed Swift of Kansas City to start.
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Dick Price
Wichita
Kansas
Don Wetzel
George Wetzel
C. C. Carl
Kansas Association
F. C. “Phog” Allen
Lawrence
Speed” Swift
Kansas City
Missouri Eyes Harry Smith as New Line Coach
Kansas City reports Missouri fans anticipate Harry Smith, 1959 All-America guard from Southern California, to become the Tigers line coach pending athletic committee approval. Smith’s ties to Paul Christman and Faurot boost speculation amid roster shakeups and coaching changes across Big Six programs.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Don Faurot
Tiger
Harry Smith
Southern California
Smith
Trojan
Duke
Tennessee
Detroit Lions
Tigertown
Paul Christman
Juco Five Defeats Wentworth 36 to 33 at Lexington
The Haskell Indian Junior College basketball team beat Ralph Conger’s Wentworth Military Academy 36 to 33 in Lexington Missouri last night. Norman Brant led the Indians with 13 points as the game was tied 14 all at halftime.
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Haskell
James Jeffries Ill After Wife’s Death in Auto Crash
Former heavyweight boxing champion James J. Jeffries was reported near collapse in Burbank California after the death of his wife Frieda Jeffries 60 in an automobile accident. She was struck while crossing a street. the driver was not held as Jeffries heard the news at a lodge dinner. The couple had been married 37 years.
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Burbank
Calif
James J. Jeffries
Frieda Jeffries
Jeffries
Rickey Warns Rule Will Backfire On Farm System
Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Cardinals argues that a new attempt to restrict farm operations will backfire. National League executives largely oppose the rule, though some have not yet decided.
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New York
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Kenesaw M. Landis
Rickey
Readbirds
College sports talk and marching plans noted
The piece discusses coaches and athletes in track and football philosophy with comments from Dr. F C Allen and reference to Glenn Cunningham. It notes K U spring football practice starting around March 8 and mentions Jess Willard Jr being drafted into the army along with Iowa State athletic figures debating substitution rules.
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Jess Willard, Jr
Lawrence
George Veenker
Iowa State
National Collegiate Football Rules Committee
Connie Mack Predicts A's Surprises In 1941 Race
Connie Mack, heading to Anaheim for the Athletics training camp, says he has a feeling the 1941 A’s will surprise in the American League. He notes last year’s struggles and hopes for improved pitching, with key players including Bob Johnson Wally Moses Sam Chapman Frankie Hayes and infielders Dick Siebert Benny McCoy Al Brancato and Pete Suder.
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Athletics
Anaheim
Calif
A's
Connie
Yankees
Bob Johnson
Wally Moses
Sam Chanman
Frankie Hayes
Dick Siebert
Benny McCoy
al Brancato
Pete Suder
Baseball draft rule sparks league opposition and editorials
Ford Frick and the National League critique a Landis rule barring minor leaguers from returning to the minors for a year unless waived. Rickey, Giles, and Bondy draft a resolution citing adverse effects on clubs and farm systems. The debate highlights farm system dynamics and potential shifts in player acquisitions. Also mentions football rule changes and a Kansas State basketball note and a Linoln traffic accident involving Glenn Presnell.
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Ford Frick
Landis
Rickey
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
Leo Bondy
New York Giants
Cardinals
Kansas State
Glenn Presnell
K. U
Lincoln
Glenn
Inter-Club Shoot Sets Close Douglas County Victory
The Douglas County Rifle and Pistol Club held a Monday night shoot at the ROTC range with Ridgway and Ernst as captains. Ridgway’s team won by three points 1587 to 1584, signaling strong interest in the inter-club competition. Individual scores were listed.
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Douglas County Rifle and Pistol Club
R.O.T.C
Ridgway
Ernst
College Basketball Results Mixed Across Nations
AP reports scores from many games including Baylor 55 over SMU 45 and California 41 over California Agiles 30. Notable results include Notre Dame 46 over North Dakota 38, Virginia Tech 64 over North Carolina State 8h, and Wake Forest 33 over unspecified foe.
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Baylor
Southern
Methodist
Georgia
South Carolina
Oregon
Washington
California
Agiles
St. Mary's
Cal
San Francisco
Denver
Colorado College
Notre Dame
North Dakota
Ohio
Cincinnati
Villanova
Wake Forest
Bradley Tech
Temple
St. Ambrose
Parsons
Marshall
University of Mexico
North Carolina
Davidson
Detroit
Hillsdale
Washington and Lee
Furman
Virginia Tech
North Carolina State
Gustavus Adolphus
St. Thomas
Indian boxers win nine of sixteen bouts at Golden Gloves
The Topeka State Journal reports Haskell Institute and KU boxers opening the regional Golden Gloves event in Topeka. Indians won nine bouts to seven, with notable knockouts and technical knockouts including Lee Barry, Wilbur Whitebeaver, John Arbuckle, and others across novice and open divisions.
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Haskell Institute
Topeka State Journal
Topeka Municipal Auditorium
Haskell
Lee Barry
K. U
Columbus
Whitebeaver
Wilbur Whitebeaver
John Arbuckle
Thomas Wilson
Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Wilson
Pat Kissinger
Hiner Doublehead
Eugene Burt
St. Benedict's
Mitchell Sturdevant
Maskell
Bot Mitchell
Topeka
Charles Phillips
Victor Wesley
Raymond Jeanette
Bob Fisher
Ernest Stack
Eddie Anderson
Ninth Cavalry
Eddie Leet
George Johnson
Herbert Stovall
B. D. Quinton
Lewis Putnam
Furman Austin
Warren Coleman
George Coon
George Carpenter
Francis Sevier
Lloyd‘Tourtillot
Leo Gonzales
Pete Vallejo
Horton
Eugene Walkingstick
John Rencher
Effingham
Emanuel Lowe
Filmer Bammeg
Manhattan
Lyron Lowe
Oscar Moore
Wither Wahilteheaver
Neth Cavalry
Clase Tee Barry
Lawrence
Foster Scott
Second Cavalry
Kansas University Athletic Schedule Splits April May
The schedule lists baseball games across April to May with Kansas facing Kansas State Oklahoma Missouri Iowa State Nebraskar a at various venues including Lawrence Norman Ames Lincoln Manhatten and Columbia. Swimming events in February and April include Oklahoma and Kansas State with the Big Six meet at Lincoln.
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Kansas State
Lawrence
Oklahoma
Norman
Iowa State
Ames
Missouri
Columbia
Nebrasaka
Lincoln
Manhatan
Manhatn
Nebraska
Wichita University
Who Will It Be Notre Dame To Consider A Coach Talk Back
Notre Dame faculty athletic board meets to evaluate dozens of applications for athletic director and head coach after Elmer Layden resigns to join the NFL. Candidates include Buck Shaw Fordham’s Jim Crowley and other coaches, with a final choice expected before March 1 and likely an alumnus as winner.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
Faculty Athletic Board
Elmer Layden
National Professional Football League
Huck O’donnell
C.S.C
Lawrence
Buck) Shaw
Santa Clara
Shaw
Layden
South Bend
Jimmy Crowley
Fordham
Four Horsemen
Edward Anderson
Harry Stuhldeher
Wisconsin
Maurice
Clipper) Smith
Villanova
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Lavden
Orange Cove Angler Sets Record Catch in Kona
Charles Clapp of Orange Cove California claims a world record with an 815 pound black marlin caught near the Roosevelts fishing area in Kona Hawaii on February 5. The previous record was 730 pounds caught in Miami Florida.
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Marlin Kona
Hawaii
Charles Clapp
Orange Cove
Calif
Miami
Fla
Clapp
Roosevelt
Islands
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