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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1940

Page

8

Jayhawks Miller High Man In Narrow Cyclone Win

Kansas beat Iowa State 36 34 to tighten Big Six standings after a three week layoff. Miller led KU with 15 points, Ebling 13, Allen 8 as Rudolfson and Nicholas added nine and seven respectively. Cyclones coach’s son Menze fouled out with five points.

University of Kansas Jayhawkers Iowa State Jayhawkers Oklahoma Missouri Kk. A Cavers Ralph, Miller Don’ Ebling Bob Allen al Rudolfson Ordon Nicholas Cyclones Bob Menze Menze I. L Kansans Ebling Kansas Nicholas Allenmen Ralph Miller Darrel Don Carlos Fred Gordon Allen K. U Rudolfson Bob Harris Dick Harp Kline Voran K.U F Miller Fenesans Engleman Sands Harp Don Carlos Kekester Gordon Ceeeeseesseeer

Aggies face Jayhawks in Stillwater basketball clash

Oklahoma A and M hosts Kansas as Henry Iba’s squad rides an eighteen game win streak and a 43rd straight home triumph. Jayhawks hope to disrupt an Aggies lineup led by Jess Rennick and Vernon Schwertfeger as both teams push toward top conference standing.

Oklahoma A. & M. College University of Kansas Stillwater Henry Iba Aggies Aggie Jayhawkers

Kansas State Sends Track Team For Lawrence Indoor Meet

Kansas State faces Kansas in Lawrence indoor track Thursday at 3 30. Hayes lead Wildcats with Elmer Hackney and Don Thompson among stars. Kansas State’s strong shot put duo Elwyn Dees record holder and Vanderbilt expected to perform well.

Kansas State Lawrence Kansas Spy State Jayhawks Wildcats Ward Haylett University Altho Drake Haylett Illinois Paul Clingman Thaine High Clingman Loyal Payne Jack Haymaker Cecil Robinson Don Thompson Thompson Lincoln Elmer Hackney Elwyn Dees Hackney William Vanderbilt Wildcat Ed Darden Manhattan High Don Jensen Missouri U Gene Solt Westminster College Dave Karnowski

Break Is Finally Given To Pitcher

The rules committee endorsed granting pitcher rights to lift one leg for a full wind up, allowing a longer stride and delivery. Critics warn of potential cheating and reduced control, while supporters see a fairer chance against hitters and a speed boost for some pitchers.

Clark Griffith Washington Senators Kenesaw M. Landis Eddie Collins Boston Red Sox Bob Quinn Boston Bees Tom Connally Solons Quinn

Two Kansas junior college leaders hold steady

A week of KC junior college conference play left Iola in the Eastern division and Dodge City in the Western division on top. Dodge City beat Garden City while Iowa defeated Coffeyville 51 47. Arkansas City dropped to fourth after close losses.

Chanute Independence Esscenes Fort Scott Dodge City Eldorado Hutchinso Pratt Wee Iola Monett Coffeyville Parsons Hutchinson Pratt Haskell Wentworth Military Academy Friday Independensce Arkansas City Kansas City Kansas Junior College Garden City Iowa

Missouri Oklahoma clash in title race hard fought in Norman

Missouri and Oklahoma enter a critical Big Six showdown in Norman with the winner likely to stay in the chase for the crown. Missouri faces Kansas State and Iowa State next while Oklahoma ends with Kansas and Iowa State.缺

Norman

Westminster Kennel Club opens with dramatic Pekingese win

The Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden kicks off with a sable Pekingese winning best of breed from a top English champion. Remenham Derpri, bought for potentially 7500 dollars, defeats Ch. Che Le of Matsons Catawba as top contenders prepare for the final judging amid stormy travel and strong competition.

New York Westminster Kennel Club Madison Square Garden England Ferry von Rauhfelson Giralda Remenham Derpri Richard 5. Quigley Lock ‘Haven Ch. Che le Matsons Catawba America James M. Austin Old Westbury N. Y Westminster

National Semi-Pro Day Announced For May Fifth

GP reports Sunday May 5 chosen as national semi pro baseball day by George Sisler high commissioner of the sport. About sixty thousand sandlot teams will begin the season that day with varied programs. For first time Canadian semi pro players join the celebration with an indoor game set for New Waterford Nova Scotia.

Wichita George Sisler New Waterford Nova Scotia

Basketball notes from a hard fought Kansas game

The report describes guard matchups between sons of coaches Bob Allen and Bob Menze, foul trouble for Menze and Allen, and rebounding battles. Iowa State and Kansas faced rough play with high scrambles and late scoring, while officials noted a warm court despite the tense atmosphere. Visiting press members are listed and look ahead to the Missouri game on March 1.

Bob Allen Bob Menze Allen Menze Iowa State Guard Bruce Voran Johnny Kline Voran Harold Spike” Claassen Associated Press Danny Partner Kansas City Star Jim Reed Topeka Joe Hall Carl Lundquist United Press Kansas City Missouri

College Basketball Scores Across Rounds

Reported results show Kansas, Iowa State, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Northwestern, Purdue, Chicago, Indiana, Michigan, Creighton, Drake, Notre Dame, Toledo, Southwestern Louisiana, Louisiana Meana na LConepgesu, St. Martin’s, Pacific Lutheran, Whitman, Pacific UC, Kansas Wesleyan, Bethany, Kirksville Teachers, Cedar Falls Teachers, Friends, Bethel, Missouri Valley, and Central posting varied margins in recent college basketball games.

Kansas Iowa State Ohio State Wisconsin Minnesota Ilinois Northwestern Purdue Chicago Indiana Michigan Creighton Drake Notre Dame Toledo Southwestern Louisiana Louisia- Meana Na Lconepgesu St. Martin’s Pacific Lutheran Whitman Pacific UC Kansas Wesleyan Bethany Kan Kirksville Cedar Falls Friends U Bethel Missouri Valley Central

Florida class D baseball league planned

Plans for a Florida class D baseball league with teams from Miami Miami Beach Hollywood Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach and Fort Pierce are under way.

Miami, Fla Florida Miami Miami Beach Hollywood Fort Lauderdale West Palm Beach Fort Pierce

Galento bets $10,000 he can stop Louis in five rounds

Tony Galento, claiming perfect eyesight, bets $10,000 he will stop Joe Louis in five rounds if they fight for the heavyweight title this July. Promoter Mike Jacobs lists a Louis-Galento bout among three defenses planned for Louis, while Galento criticizes Godoy and touts his sobriety and plans to fight with higher hands.

Orange N. J Tony Galento Joe Louis Mike Jacobs Miami Louis-Galento Galento Poker Louis Arturo Godoy Louis Braddock Chicago Madison Square Garden

Football and Track Gossip From Pro Circles Roundup

New York reports mix of sports chatter from the spring horizon. Ohio State and Illinois prospects mix with quotes on Cunningham Zamperini Fenske and Conzelman, while boxing and football notes touch on Joe Louis Godoy DiMaggio and a Detroit franchise sale.

Nevada Lake Tahoe Fenske Cunningham Akron Beacon-Journal Joe Louis Arturo Godoy Joe Cotton Club Arturo Jimmy Conzelman Washington Detroit

One Minute Interview Dizzy Dean Aims for Calm

Dizzy Dean says he is not mad at anyone and maintains his cool in a brief sports segment. Ty Cobb is mentioned in the wider Sports Cocktail context but no further details are given in this fragment.

Dizzy Dean

Varoff Skips Indoor Meets For Job Commitment

George Varoff star pole vaulter reports to eastern track officials that he cannot attend indoor meets due to work obligations. His job prevents travel and competition during the season.

San Francisco George Varoff Eastern

Milwaukee-Ward Cuff to finish degree by June

Giants grid star and former Marquette ace Mil waukee Ward Cuff plans to complete his degree by June and will assist Conrad Jennings in coaching the track team.

Milwaukee Ward Cuff New York Giants Marquette Svork Conrad Jennings

Wesleyan Defeats Bethany for Tenth Straight Conference Win

Kansas Wesleyan trounced Bethany 60 to 43 to extend its Kansas conference winning streak to ten. Bob Hunt led Wesleyan with 23 points, and junior Shaw added 15 as the Irish controlled the game from the opening tip, Bethany’s Peterson scoring 9.

Wesleyan Salina Kansas Wesleyan Kansas Bethany Bob Hunt Methodists Junior Shaw Peterson

Friends Defeat Bethel In Non-Conference Clash

Friends University beat Bethel 46 to 40 in a non-conference basketball game. Friends led 26 to 17 at halftime after trailing early and then seizing the lead.

Friends Bethel Newton Friends University Bethel

Zaharko seeks amateur status in badminton at Penn

Joe Zaharko former Canadian doubles champion and tennis pro seeks reinstatement as an amateur in badminton. He is a student at the University of Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia Joe Zaharko The University of Pennsylvania

Local Hoops Player Nicknamed For Filly Charmer

A New Castle Courier-Times item notes a basketball player known for a playful line about his affection for women. The quip highlights his humor and team atmosphere during the season.

Ed Ogborne New Castle Ind Courier-Times

Hard Luck Dept. tale pits White against fading boxing era

Larry White, left without a meal ticket after Fred Apostoli faded, is featured in a 1940s hard luck story. The piece notes Al Weill beating White to Arturo Godoy by five hours and cites timing by Jack Blackburn in reacting to Gené Tunney’s Look magazine piece on the mythical Dempsey Louis bout. Blackburn flatly declares Dempsey could not have knocked out Louis in two and a half minutes or two and a half years.

Larry White Fred Apostoli al Weill Arturo Godoy Jack Blackburn Joe Louis Gené Tunney Look Blackbur Dempsey Louis

Wildcats Win at Manhattan in Big Six Wrestling Meet

Kansas State dominates the Big Six wrestling championship at Manhattan with a 164 to 15 victory over Minnesota. Elks bowling scores show Snyder 731 780 541, Lile 740 Lif 721. high men Rising 522 Griffith 510 Asher 246 245 246, Underwood 998 269 853. Bat High men Asher 228 Underwood 22-

Manhattan Kansas State Minnesota Snyder Lile Griffith Asher Underwood

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