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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
3
Kansas edged Grinnell 23 to 20 on Robinson court in a hard fought MVC game. Notable returnees include Captain Babe Smith and Harold Zuber among last year’s squad, while Harold Schmidt starred for the visitors with strong floor play and scoring early.
Coach Petsy Clark announces first spring practice at the University of Kansas with about 150 players signing up. The squad will split into two divisions for separate drills, indoor boxing, wrestling basics, and calisthenics, meeting Saturday at 10:30 in Robinson Gym and shifting to Cowen Field when weather allows.
St Louis Feb 12 The badly battered University of Kansas basketball team arrives to face Washington in the Coliseum at 8:30 pm. Coach F C Allen says the Jayhawks are worse than any time this season but won’t use it as an alibi. Ackerman twisted knee last night and Schmidt Wilkins hurt, Daniels sick, leaving thirteen men. The Kansans aim to rebound top valley standings in a potential championship battle.
Referee Quigley wasn’t forced to foul as Kansas fans debated the outcome. Captain Ackerman struggled early but fired four baskets in the final period for the Jayhawks. Wilkins and Belgard starred, with Belgard posting the lone Jayhawker free throw. Kansas travels to Columbia to face Missouri after a rest in St Louis. Lawrence junior high travels to Kansas City to meet Central junior high, seven players on the roster.
Coach F C Allen and thirteen men head to St Louis after the Grinnell game to meet the Washington Pikers in a pivotal valley clash. The outcome could push either Kansas or Nebraska into third place as both teams chase the conference lead in a fast paced contest. The Jayhawkers then travel to Columbia to face the Missouri Tigers in a rivalry game seen as tougher than the Piker match.
Lawrence followers will see Missouri conference leaders, Warrensburg Mules, visit Haskell Institute for a Friday night game. Haskell, undefeated in conference play, seeks victory as Warrensburg eyes a strong challenge after recent tough matchups. Game starts at 8 o'clock with anticipated lineup featuring Parton Ramsey Smith Hutson West etc.
Lawrence high school basketball meets Atchison quin tet in a Northeast Kansas League game at 7 30 p m tomorrow night on the Liberty Memorial gym floor. This is the second meeting of the season, the local team won the first by one point. Atchison has four wins and four losses in league play and has been working out daily this week under Coach McDonald to seek revenge.
The Lawrence team works out this afternoon to plan for the game. Coach Lawrence may insert several substitutes if the starting five fails to click. Expected forwards include Foster, Popplewell or Kennedy while center may be Foresman or Graeber. Guards will likely be Jones and Fearing. No warmup game. league tilt set for 7:30 with John Bann refing. Delta Chis beat Alpha Tau Omegas 14 to 11 in intramurals. Carl Fredericks led scoring with two field goals and a free throw. Phi Delta Chi edged Phi Chi 26 to 24. Skaer tallied eight baskets for Phi D Chi.
In Des Moines and St Louis tonight Drake and Oklahoma play while Kansas faces Washington. Grinnell meets Oklahoma tomorrow, with Kansas Aggies vs. Nebraska at Lincoln. Last night Kansas beat Grinnell 33 to 20 in Lawrence. Lone Star Ladies' Aid Society hosts a social and bazaar at Lone Star hall Saturday Feb 14 featuring music readings and an auction of bed sets and comforts. Fitch's La Foma shampoo is sold at Rankin's Drug Store. Colorado honey available from Gordon Gustafson by phone.
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