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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

7

Big Six race and Kansas team changes hint at next season

Bill Hargiss predicts Nebraska Missouri and Oklahoma in that order for the Big Six finish. Kansas Coach Gwinn Henry faces gaps after losing guards Kern and Hartman, with possible new starters among Fluker Hill Shaw Svoboda twins and Renko returning.

Bill Hargiss Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Maurice Cannady Central Gym Northwest Kansas City Engleman Kansas Jay Kern Herb Hartman Uncle Sam Soring Jonquils Gwinn Henry Bob Fluker Don Hill Rex Shaw Svoboda Twins Floyd Lloyd Twins Paul Hardman Steve Renko John Brownell Ralph Childs Joe Crawford Ray Craft Bill ‘Norris Harold van Styck Gwinn Vie

All-Time All Big Six Forwards and Guards Named

The piece lists Ray Ebling of Kansas and Jim McNatt of Oklahoma as forwards with Frank Groves of Kansas State at center and Bud Browning of Oklahoma along with Fred Pralle of Kansas as guards. It ranks three year scoring marks, notes conference records, and cites other notable players across Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa State, Kansas, and Oklahoma with commentary on selections and omissions.

Ray Ebling Kansas Jim Stewart Oklahoma Jack Flemming Iowa State Tony Bishop Frank Groves Kansas State Homer Wesche Red Pralle Omar Browning Norman Wagener Missouri Bill Martin Deorma Wahlquist Netroaska Ted O' Leary Tee Connelley Jick Roadcap John Cooper Heb Blahnik Marshall Craig Morris Fisher Nebraska Don Maclay Waldo Werner Bill Johnson Herb Scheffler Rob Parsons Francis Kappelman John Lucbsiger Steve Hoku Jim McNatt Bud Browning Fred Pralle Tom Bishop Groves Bruce Drake George Edwards Norman Wagner Wacner George Wahlquist Harry Sorensen Steve Hoakus Bob Parsons Henry Whitaker Ad Lewandowski Walter Henrson Paul Amen Harvey Grace Bud Parsone Frosty Cox Ted O'Leary Lee Page Milt Allen Rob Thomson Ray Noble Dick Wells Paul Harrington Paul Rogers John Los Alex Nigro Allen Burns Rus Boyd Anthony Shradski Richardson Tom Churchill Andy Beck Percy Main Marvin Mesch Erwin Bross

Hoppe Finally Falls But Still Favored In Billiards Title

Willie Hoppe lost to Welker Cochran 60 to 40 in a decisive three cushion match. Hoppe now has 13 wins and one defeat, narrowing the title race to Hoppe Bozeman and Schaefer as final rounds loom. Cochran remains alive mathematically, with Rubin beating Lookabaugh in the day’s highlights.

Chicago Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran San Francisco Cochran Hoppe Jake Schaefer Cleve New York Schaefer Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Bozeman Hall Rubin Deneg Earle Lookabaugh

James N Stahley Named Brown U Football Coach

Cambridge Massachusetts February 12 Harvard athletics director William J. Bingham announced James N Stahley an assistant football coach at Harvard had been appointed head coach at Brown University to replace Titus McLaughry who resigned to become head coach at Dartmouth

Cambridge Mass William J. Bingham Harvard University James N. Stahley Harvard Brown University Titus” McLaughry McLaughry Dartmouth

Basketball Results From Across The States

A roundup of scores from colleges and high schools with teams like Ohio Marietta Pittsburgh Auburn LSU Duke Virginia Texas Texas Aggies Loyola Chicago Johns Hopkins in action. Also notes a Clay Center Legion stand against bonus extensions and Kansas Golden Gloves quarter finals tonight.

Ohio Marietta Pittsburgh Westeronnsia Tordham Colgate Auburn Louisiana State Washington and Lee Duke Virginia William and Mary Florida Georgia Texas Aggies Texas Christian Taxax Mines Arizona Loyola Chicago Johns Hopkins Kansas City Kansas

Sooners on Spot for Big Rivalry Night

Kansas City February 12 Oklahoma and Missouri prepare for key clashes despite non conference status. Oklahoma seeks revenge on Oklahoma Aggies in Stillwater while Missouri battles injuries and academic suspensions that hit their lineup. Arch Watson and Keith Bangert miss Illinois rematch and Herb Gree is banged up from the Kansas State game.

Kansas City Oklahoma Missouri Sooners Oklahoma Aggies Stillwater Tigers Billikens St. Louis University Hank Iba Aggies Norman Ryin Columbia St. Louis Arch Watson Keith Bangert Herb Gree George Edwards Kansas State

Santa Anita Derby Promises Wide Open Mile and Eighth

Los Angeles February 12 16 of three year olds race in the seventh Santa Anita Derby a 50000 stake with Cap favored at 5 to 2 as Seabiscuit and Kayak II spark historic bets Dirt track ranges from muddy to heavy as contenders Nasca Reigh Good Turn Valdia Groom Swain Maiden Pirate Copperman Staretor Transfigure Armitice Buckhorn Creek Havana Lad Madigama compete for Kentucky Derbyшу post time 6 15 pm.

Los Angeles Turf Club Charles S. Howard Cap Seabiscuit Kayak II Nasca Reigh Good Turn Valdiia Groom Long Shot Bettors Swain Maiden Welcome Pass Fairymant Lawrence Barker Pirate Copperman Staretor H.S. Nesbitt Transfigure Armistice Buckhorn Creek Havana Lad Madigama

Storm in Senate Over Game Bills

In Topeka the state forestry commission faced a stormy Senate session over nine proposed hunting, fishing and recreational regulation bills. One bill creating a 50 cent annual state park license was killed. another would not require hunting and fishing permit holders to buy the new license. amendments curbed police search powers and equipment confiscation. The third measure, extending licenses to youths under 16 and seniors over 70, was debated and then the provision for these groups was struck out.

Topeka Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Kansas Senate Morris Johnson Salina William D. Reilly Leavenworth Harry Warren Fort Scott Elmer Euwer Goodland State Commission Euwer Forestry, Fish and Game Committee The Game Commission Kirke W. Dale Arkansas City Warren

Lawrence Junior High Tops Liberty Memorial Cubs

Maurice Cannady led Lawrence Junior High to a 21 to 16 victory over Liberty Memorial Cubs yesterday.

Cannady Lawrence High Cubs Maurice Lawrence Liberty Memorial High Cubs

Golf title playoff recalls Nelson Hogan clash at Texas Open

AP notes Byron Nelson defeated Ben Hogan in a playoff for the Texas open, both finishing at 271. The item recalls the 1940s era rivalry and the playoff winner in the famous event.

Associated Press Byron Nelson Ben Hogan Abe Glenn Cunningham Hunter Boston A. A Jim Herbert Joe DiMaggio Yankee

Spring Hill tops Eudora in two league basketball games

Spring Hill Broncos, leading the Little Seven, defeated Eudora Cardinals 28 19 in the first game and 26 22 in the second at Eudora. Eudora reserves fell 26 22 while the varsity comeback marked a 28 19 win. Eudora heads to Tonganoxie Friday.

Spring Hill Eudora Springhill Broncos Eudora Cardinals Bronco Eudorans Cardinal Tonganoxie Spring Hill H. Land Styles Brown

Roundup of sports notes and bets from New York

New York sports roundup reports gamblers backing Joe Louis over Gus Dorazio with $150 bets and $5 wagers. It notes Giants baseball brochure as classy, possible Morley Jennings to Texas Tech, Jimmy Wilson’s trophy in Boston, Whizzer White back at Yale law, Fidel La Barba story credit, King Levinsky selling lighters and razors, a Florida high school guest invitation affecting a campus game, Buddy Knox vs Melio Bettina slated, North Dakota U scoring 19 in a game, Canzoneri Leonard boxing tour, Mickey O’Brien on minutes played, Benny Leonard in reverse, Bob Pierce of Marquette described as a kind man with misaligned organs.

New York Philly Joe Louis Gus Dorazio Giants Southwest Morley Jenninson Baylor Texas Tech Sports Bulletin Whizzer White Yale Law School Fidel la Barba King Levinsky Chicago Loop Florida Buddy Knox Melio

Iola College Beats Haskell Indians in 62 34 Victory

Iola Junior College overwhelmed Haskell Indians 62 to 34 after a 37 point first half. The halftime tally stood at 37 to 29, marking Iola’s seventh straight win.

Indian Jaco Iola Iola Junior College Swamp Haskell Indians

Nebraska Swimmers Beat Kansas State in Lincoln

Nebraska defeated Kansas State college 48 to 36 in a swimming meet held in Lincoln on February 12, with strong performances boosting the home team's win.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Kansas State College

Cubs Close to Spring Training Despite Holdouts

Chicago Feb 12 The Cubs expect all players to report for spring drills at Catalina Island despite 16 unsigned among 36 rostered. Manager Jimmy Wilson says holdouts will attend, listing Stan Hack Billy Herman Hank Leiber Bill Nicholson Lou Novikoff Bill Lee Vern Olsen Charles Root and Lou Stringer among those not yet signed.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Jimmy Wilson Jimmy Gallagher Wilson Catalina Island West Coast Gallagher Philadelphia Stan Hack Billy Herman Hank Leiber Bill Nicholson Lou Novikoff Bill Lee Vern Olsen Charles Root Lou Stringer

Gardner predicts Kansas to win Big Six with ISU rival as strong runner-up

Kansas State coach Jack Gardner sticks with KU as the Big Six favorite though Iowa State appears strongest among K States foes. He cites ISU balance hustle and depth while noting Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas State as threats. Gardner praises Don Fitz and Sidney Held at Nebraska and expects Missouri to stumble at Columbia. He notes K State relies on defense and hustle with no standout scorer, yet contends the race remains unsettled as leaders win tight games.

Manhattan Jack Gardner Kansas University Iowa State Kansas State K. U K-State Howard Engleman Gardner Cyclones Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri Towa State Sooners Don Fitz Sidney Held Columbia Tigers Wildcats

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