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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1941

Page

5

Golden Gloves Winners Named For National Tournament Team

The Kansas City area secured its Golden Gloves champions in Kansas City last night. Champions include Joey Aguilar 112 pounds Charles Jackson 118 pounds Jack Haley 126 pounds Gerald White 135 pounds Patsy Ancona 147 pounds Leroy Jeffries 161 pounds Ray Standifer 175 pounds and Al Jordan heavyweight. The winners advance to the national tournament in Chicago and the national AAU meet in Boston.

Kansas City Chicago Boston Joey Aguilar Sas City Charles Jackson Jack Haley Gerald White Hutchinson Kan Patsy Ancona Leroy Jeffries Ray Standifer Wichita al Jordan

Fighters Crowned At Sixth Annual Tournament Of Champions

Kansas City boxers won six of eight finals while visiting fighters sparked the crowd. Sergt James Hakes of Fort Leavenworth claimed two wins before falling to Ray Standifer of Hutchinson in the final. Standifer earned his second straight crown as Hutchinson celebrated.

Kansas City Sergt James Hakes Fort Leavenworth Leonard Bernard Hakes al Jordan William Jackson Topeka Ray Standifer Hutchinson Jackson Standifer Cullison Pittsburg Tony Ortega Charles Jackson Jack Haley Joe Kennedy Patsy Ancona

University of Kansas Falls to Oklahoma in Tight Swim Meet

Kansas and Oklahoma split events in a 41 to 43 decision with Oklahoma claiming five of nine victories. The meet remained undecided until the final 400 yard relay as Oklahoma swimmers led in medley and sprint events while KU notables included Morton and LaShelle with top finishes.

University of Kansas Oklahoma Sooners Sooners Jayhawkers Iowa State Oklahoma Lee Harmon Eckstein Moore O.U Mackie K.U Travis Morton Walker Gamez White Hamm Nelson K. U Eckatein McPherson LaShelle K.U Moses Trave Harmon LaShelle Mackle O.C

Lawrence Lions Top Atchison to Hold Third Place in NRL

Lawrence high school Lions rallied for a 23 to 20 victory over Atchison high Redmen at Liberty Memorial gym to maintain third in the Northeast Kansas league. Curtis Hinshaw and Junius Penny led with eight points each as Atchison led 15 12 at half before Lawrence edged ahead in the third. The Lions travel Friday to Argentine to face the Mustangs.

Lawrence High School Lions Atchison High Redmen Liberty Memorial High School Redmen Rosedale Lions Atchison Crew Atchison Kenny Sperry Lawrence Curtis Hinshaw Pat Green Hinshaw Delbert Ehret Junius Penny Argentine John Lonborg Mustangs Lion Atchison “B

Overbrook Teams Fall in Osage County Tourney

Overbrook high school suffered losses in Osage county tournament action last night. Melvern defeated Overbrook 24 to 20 in the first team game and also won the second team contest.

Overbrook Overbrook High School Osage Melvern

Willie Hoppe Wins National Billiard Championship Again

Willie Hoppe, at 53, wins his second straight three cushion title by defeating Jake Schaefer 50 to 34 in 39 innings. The New York star adds his 16th win in 17 matches this month and claims about $3,000 from a crowd of 45,000. Jay Bozeman finishes third after beating Walker Cochran 50 to 32.

Chicago Willie Hoppe New York Willie Jake Schaefer Schaefer Hoppe Walker Cochran San Francisco Jay Bozeman Vallejo Calif Cochran

Rhode Island State Rams Impress In New York Invitiation Tilt

Rhode Island State overwhelmed St Francis 57 42 in New York and readied for Madison Square Garden next month. Star guard Stanley Modzelewski piled 267 points this season as the Rams boast a 76 point per game average with strong bench depth.

Kingston R. I Rhode Island State New York Rams Madison Square Arden Rodman Hall St. Francis Stanley Modzelewski Stutz Modzelewski Brown Rhode Island State Frank Keaney Temple Philadelphia

Basketball Scores From AP Roundup Include Temple and Notre Dame Victories

A large AP roundup lists college and high school results with many teams across regions. Notable college wins include Temple defeating St John’s 55 46 and Notre Dame beating New York 41 38. other outcomes feature Tulane 67 over LSU 44 and Harvard 30 Denton? over Cornell 28. The long slate covers numerous small colleges and preparatory schools with varied margins.

Harvard Cornell Notre Dame New York Tulane Louisiana State Exas Baylor Colorado Denver Wyoming Utah Creighton de Paul Oregon Idaho Washington State Washington Stanford Southern California Santa Clara St. Mary's Calif

Sports snapshots of notable holdouts and hires past years

A year ago Gus Suhr remained unsigned for Philadelphia. Three years ago Helen Hicks wed Whitney Harb of Arkansas. Five years ago James J. Tilney was reappointed New York Giants secretary after 15 years, with Eddie Brannick stepping in as successor.

Associated Press Gus Suhr Philly Helen Hicks Whitney Harb Arkansas James J. Tilney New York Giants Eddie Brannick

Bethany Crushers McPherson In Kansas Conference Game

Bethany College routed McPherson 68 to 41 in a Kansas conference basketball game. Tilberg led Bethany with 21 points while Peterson and Boone sparked the offense as Bethany built a 58 to 15 halftime margin. McPherson led early before Bethany’s surge.

Bethany McPherson Kan Bethany College Kansas Tilberg Peterson Boone Télberg

Notre Dame Names Frank Leahy as New Head Coach and AD

Notre Dame to hire Frank Leahy 32 year old Boston College coach as head coach and athletic director. Leahy, a Rockne disciple and former Fordham and Boston College assistant, succeeds Elmer Layden who left to coach the NFL. Leahy vows to return the Irish to grid glory with his staff Ed McKeever John Druze and Joe McArdle.

Boston College Notre Dame South Bend Ind Erute Rockne Frank Leahy Rockne Leahy Hugh O’donnell C.S.C Winner, S.D Elmer Layden National Pro Football League Layden Ed McKeever John Druze Joe McArdle Fighting Irish Georgetown Michigan State Jimmy Crowley Fordham Beacles Tennessee

Craig Wood Leads New Orleans Open Round One

Craig Wood of Mamaroneck New York posted a 36 34 70 to lead the opening day of the $5 000 New Orleans Open at the city park course. Harold Jug McSpaden of Winchester Massachusetts and four others were within two strokes at 71 as the field bunched with scores from 72 to 74. Ellsworth Vines the tennis star turned golfer also posted 71. Other notable players included Clayton Heafner Ralph Guldahl and Ben Hogan.

New Orleans Craig Wood Mamaroneck N. Y Harold “Jug” McSpaden Winchester Mass Bie Kansas Joe City Park Ellsworth Vines Clayton Heafner Linville N. C Ralph Guldahl Chicago Ben Hogan Purchase

Golf pros back Thomson as Stiedel heads to army

Ten top flight golfers offer to put up 1000 dollars to back Jimmy Thomson in a bet against Frank Stiedel who is said to hit farther. Stiedel faces military service in a month. Earl Neale cites only three coaches capable of reaching the T formation: George Halas Clark Shaughnessy and Ralph Jones. Dodgers list Wojciechowski brothers as infield and pitcher candidates Wojy No.1 and Wojy No.2.

New York Jimmy Thomson Frank Stiedel Thomson Earl Neale George Halas Clark Shaughnessy Ralph Jones Lake Forest College Halas

Kearns Picks Sunday Bout Date For Ambulance Fund

Gates Kimball of North Carolina U weighs in as a heavyweight contender who beat Paul Scully of Penn State and seeks $10,000 to sign as a pro. He may lower his price after facing Warren Wilson of Clemson, the Southern Conference champion, who also plans a pro move.

Jack Kearns British-American Ambulance Corps Fund Gates Kimball North Carolina U.’s Pacific Fleet Paul Scully Penn State Warren Wilson Clemson Wilson

Fame and Feud Stir Milwaukee Meeting for Stindham

The Milwaukee common council endorses welcoming Coach Tom Stindman to Marquette amid factual name misprint by reporters. Other notes include Ford Frick vacationing in Fort Lauderdale and Connie Mack predicting Indians pennant success. Giants warning Danning over pay could push Mel Ott to catcher, White Sox tall players trend, Stoneham rejecting Palm Springs training, and Max Wilson once struck out 25 in a nine inning game with one hit.

Milwaukee Common Council Tom Stindman Marquette Stidham Ford Frick Fort Lauderdale Fla Connie Mack Indians Harry Danning Giants Mel Ott White Sox Horace Stoneham Palm Springs Calif Max Wilson Philly

Airlines honor Nob Feller for 100000 air miles award

The Buffalo Evening News notes Nob Feller received a plaque for flying 100000 miles. Seven American league clubs aim to replicate the award for the summer months.

Bob Stedler Buffalo Evening News Airlines Nob Feller

Cagers Set for KU at Oklahoma A&M Showdown

Coach F C Allen prepares ten man Kansas squad for Monday night clash at Stillwater with Oklahoma A&M. Expected starters Engleman Hunter at forward Allen at center Kline Sollenberger guards. Sollenberger ankle minor. Hall and Engleman cited barley horses. Officials Parke Carroll and Carl Larson.

F. C. Allen Stillwater University of Kansas Oklahoma A. & M Santa Fe Allen Howard Engleman T. P. Hunter Bob Allen Johnny Kline Marvin Sollenberger Vance Hall Sollenberger Aggies Parke Carroll Kansas City University Carl Larson Bethany

Lawrence Cubs Rout Vinland Cagers 40 to 15

Lawrence high school Cubs beat Vinland 40 to 15 in a smothering win. Penny led the attack with 18 points as Lawrence used defense to control the game from the start.

Lawrence High School Cub Vinland Penny Lawrence Cubs Falkenstien Black Treece Robertson Fritz O Patterson G Bayles McClure Sapien Stockton Winters Aevensaseesce Hubbard Snow C. Salle Southard J. Saile Cubs

Serean Upsets Scalzo In Non-title Bout With TKO

Hollywood reports an eight round technical knockout as Guy Serean of Nampa Idaho defeats Featherweight champion Petey Scalzo in a non-title bout. Serean as a 4 to 1 underdog sent Scalzo down twice in rounds one and two and once more in round three before the finish. The crowd numbered about six thousand with manager Pete Reilly watching. Scalzo weighed 12814 and Serean 130.

Hollywood Guy Serean Nampa Petey Scalzo Serean Pete Reilly New Yorker Scalzo

Ambers Triumphs Over Quarles In Hartford Bout

Lou Ambers former lightweight champion outpoints Norment Quarles in Hartford Connecticut with a ten round decision. Quarles from Richmond Virginia fought hard in the marquee bout.

Hartford Conn Lou Ambers Herkimer N. Y Norment Quarles Richmond

Eudora Faces Tonganoxie In Little Seven Contest

The Eudora Cardinals beat Tonganoxie 43 to 35 in a Little Seven league game at Tonganoxie. The Indians defeated the Cards 24 to 23 in the second game. Eudora has no games next week then hosts Gardner on February 25 and travels to Baselor March 5 for the tournament.

Eudora Cardinals Tonganoxie Indians Eudora Gardner Baselor

Wildcats Swim Past Iowa State In Big Six Meet

Kansas State college swam to a 44 to 40 victory over Iowa State, winning five events. Captain Lee Yeo captured two firsts and set a new 60 yard dash mark, breaking the record he set the previous night.

K. S. Tankers Manhattan Kan CPI Kansas State College Towa State Wildcat Lee Yeo

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