Kansas and Missouri grid and basketball notes from midwest fall
KU football and Kansas State wrestlers feature in a roundup of prep level and college teams. Jay Kern from Gary Indiana gains draft deferment while Ray Niblo and many freshmen near 21 are listed among eligible players. Stidham era headlines mix with Oklahoma salary talk and Phog Allen comments on Arkansas height and style.
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Jay Kern
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Ray Niblo
Ramie Beims
Dan Bernstien
Paul Conway
Chuck Wendstrand
Marvin Vandaveer
W. F. Jack
Steve Meade
Bob Fluker
Bob Hagen
Herb Hartman
Jim Holloway
Ralph Schaake
Jake Fry
Denzel Gibbons
Grant Hunter
Bill Berk
Bill McGrew
Bob O'Neil
Hubert Ulrich
al Zernicken
Jim Zimmerman
Missouri Tigers Aim for First Big Six Win at Kansas State
Kansas City Feb 6 Missouri's Tigers seek their first Big Six victory as they visit Kansas State. Injuries thin the lineup with Keith Bangert out for the season and Arch Watson sidelined. Missouri and Kansas State tote similar records as coach Jack Gardner predicts a tough test for the Tigers.
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Tigers
Kansas State Wildcats
Bengals
Keith Bangert
Arch Watson
Wildcats
Jack Gardner
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Hoppe Stays In Lead In World Three Cushion Race
Willie Hoppe holds first place as the defending champion in the world three cushion billiards tournament after a 50 to 49 victory over Tanky John Fitzpatrick. Chamace of Mexico City defeated Jay Bozeman to remain the undefeated rival, while Hoppe extended his tournament win streak to nine and his world-meet run to 31.
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Willie Hoppe
Joe Chamace
Mexico City
Jay Bozeman
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Bensinger
Hoppe
Chamace
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John Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
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Layden Embroiled in Hot Controversy Over His Job
Former Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden drew fast fire after accepting the National Professional Football League commissioner post. Bert Bell Alexis Thompson and Dan Topping criticized the move as railroaded. Halas defended the appointment noting a majority vote and legality despite Bell’s blank reaction.
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Elmer Layden
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Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagles
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Pittsburgh
Dan Topping
Brooklyn
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George Halas
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Whitebeaver Wins Topeka Gloves Bout In Dramatic Comeback
Wilbur Whitebeaver of Haskell, knocked down twice in the first round, rose to win on a decision in the Topeka Golden Gloves. He later defends as semi final foe with John Arbuckle while Lee Barry of Kansas University suffers a technical knockout. Indians win five of seven bouts in milling round.
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Ace Haskell
Elmer Rammes
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Haskell
Lee Barry
K. U
William Hodges
Effingham
Bud Bruce Leads Faculty in Vintage FFA Game at Lib erty Memorial
More than 600 spectators paid 10 cents to attend the annual Faculty Future Farmers basketball game at Liberty Memorial High School Tuesday afternoon. The Faculty team defeated their rivals 34 to 20, with Bud Bruce as high scorer. Proceeds benefit the FFA hog project coached by Ralph Graber.
DiMaggio Not Satisfied With Yankee Contract
San Francisco February 6 Joe DiMaggio the 1940 American league batting champion said he is dissatisfied with the New York Yankees offer for his services and will return the contract unsigned. He did not specify his demands but called the offer too close to the reported $32 500 he received last year.
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Beaux and Bees Players Sign For 1840 Season
The article notes Appling of the White Sox along with Max West of the Bees and others signing contracts for 1840. It recalls a past golf tourney won by John Revolt with 290 and Vic Gheggt second by a stroke. It also mentions Georgetown Univ basketball beating NYU to end a 20 game streak in Washington.
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Max West
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Lal Schumacher
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John Revolt
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New York University
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Unique foursome to tee off in Texas Open pro-am
Three rulers of American golf join Lonnie Wendland in a rare pro-am pairing at Willow Springs. Lawson Little Byron Nelson and Betty Jameson team with Wendland as rain threatens to alter the fundraiser in the $5,000 Texas Open. Snead shot 64 on a wet layout, while Demaret Mangrum and McSpaden posted 67 and 68 respectively. Lawson Little leads after 18 holes as play continues Friday and Saturday toward a 386-hole finale.
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Jimmy Demaret
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Lloyd Mangrum
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Reserved Seats Sold Out for Kansas Nebraska Game
Kan sas-Nebraska basketball ticket sales show all reserved seats for Monday night gone. Earl Falkenstien, secretary of the athletic association, said state legislators will attend and few top balcony seats remain with standing room only. With a month to go for Kansas Oklahoma, 140 reserved seats are currently available.
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Chilocco Cagers Meet Haskell Juniors In Osage County
An all Indian basketball game is set at Haskell gym tomorrow night at 7 30 when the Haskell junior college team faces Chilocco Indian squad. The Haskell high school team also travels to Ottawa for a game tomorrow evening.
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Two Kansan hoops races shape Ark Valley title chase
Northeast Kansas schools Wyandotte Shawnee Mission and Parsons clash with Ark Valley contenders as leagues mix, with Wynndotte and Shawnee Mission posting crucial wins. Winfield and Hutchinson press leaders while Topeka edges Ottawa in overtime. Osage City climbs in Jayhawk standings as Salina and others chase spoils.
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Pi-Juan Reid Named Colorado College Football Coach
Pi-Juan Reid, a Colorado College alumnus who played in all four years of Tiger football and basketball, becomes head football coach succeeding William T. Van de Graaff who took a leave due to illness. Van de Graaff will stay as head of physical education. Clark De Groot has returned to California after coaching last season.
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Oread Cagers Trim Lawrence Juniors 26 to 17
The Oread high school basketball team defeated Maurice Cannady's junior high squad 26 to 17 in the junior high gym yesterday afternoon.
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Basketball Scores From AP Rundown Mixed Results
A terse AP roundup shows Yale edged Brown 49 48 while Dartmouth led Holy Cross 63 32 and Virginia Tech beat ? 58 40. Other listed games include Columbia 33 Army 26 Syracuse 49 Georgetown 43 Navy 52 Maryland 27 Princeton 42 Rutgers 33 and more scattered scores featuring Tulsa Creighton St Auburn 41 Georgia Tech 45 Rice 60 St Marys 2 Oklahoma A M 28 St John s Brooklyn 37 Manhat tan 34 Centre 50 Rockhurst 45 St Benedict s 40 and Abilene Christian 41 Daniel Baker.
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Army
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Georgetown
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Princeton
Rutgers
West Virginia
Penn State
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Holy Cross
Temple
Loyola
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Creighton
Auburn
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St. Mary's
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Layden Urged as Possible Football Czar
Elmer Layden is viewed as monarch by many but faces rivalries from the American Association American league Dixie league and Pacific Coast leagues if he seeks the National League czarship. National league interest remains unofficial and magnates may contest him before any formal election. Layden would be paid $20 000 if he accepts the position.
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Elmer Layden
Layden
Notre Dame
Mullins Joins New York Flashes and Other Briefs
Larry Mullins will join the New York Flashes as a player after a stint as St. Ambrose head coach. Eddie Collins plans a Sarasota visit to sign James Emery Foxx. Kearns aimed to stage a Lesnevich Christoforio bout in Miami but Mike Jacobs blocked the release. Ed Don George runs for sheriff in Buffalo with an $8,000 salary.
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New York Flashes
Eddie Collins
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Jack Kearns
Gus Lesnevich
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Yankees offer low sum to Christman pitcher next fall
The New York Yankees reportedly offered John Kimbrough $37 500 and Paul Christman only $2 000 to pitch passes next season. Christman replies he cannot afford a salary cut.
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Kansas City Star
New York Football Yankees
John Kimbrough
Paul Christman
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Boston offers Leahy contract split but he stays in Beantown
Frank Leahy refuses to leave Boston despite interest from Notre Dame as he signs to remain in Beantown. Dolly Stark returns from injury and eyes a National League comeback. Rumors swirl on Elmer Layden’s successor with Slip Madigan and Jim Crowley leading the race. Bill Brandt earns praise for his work with the Greek back, hailed as his best yet.
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Dempsey Aims for Quick Boxing Commission Accord
Jack Dempsey declares New York and the national boxing commission will unite soon. He says he has been working on it and hints at a potential role in a new regulatory setup.
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Pro Football Rumpus Pokes Fun at Storck and Elmer
A witty column jokes about Carl Storck president of the National League and compares his standing to Elmer. The piece lightly ribbing Storck ends by noting Storck knows his place and status amid football leadership chatter.
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National League
Elmer
Gas Tank Tech Gives Warplanes Longer Range
Washington reports that Amer ica's leakproof fuel tanks for new warplanes are superior to German and British designs. The U S army development uses soft rubber sealing material that self seals after bullet impact, reducing fuel loss and allowing thinner, smaller tanks.
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Kansas Varsity Freshman Cage Clash Friday Night
The Kansas varsity and freshman basketball teams meet for the second time this season at 7 30 o clock tomorrow night in Hoch Auditorium. Probable starters include Black Turner at forward Ballard at center Evans and Phillips at guard.
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Turner
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Hawks Beat the Ravens First Time Since 1939
Kansas City February 6 St Benedict's college fell to Rockhurst 40 45 for the first time since 1939. The Ravens trailed 17 26 at halftime but rallied to 40 40 before Rockhurst pulled away in the final minutes. St Benedict's leader scored 14 points.
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St Benedict’s College
Rockhurst College
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Tancy Lee Dies At 59 Former British Boxing Champion
London reports James Tancy Lee 59 former holder of British flyweight and featherweight titles died from injuries after being struck by a bus in Leith. Lee rose to fame in 1915 knocking out Jimmy Wilde in 17 rounds to win the flyweight title and the Lonsdale belt.
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