Kansas Defeats Oklahoma To Lead Big Six at Half
Kansas battles Oklahoma 41 to 38 in Norman to seize undisputed Big Six lead with six wins and one loss. Golay and Reid spark Jayhawks in second half while Mesch tops Oklahoma with 15 points.
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Father of Boxing Jack Broughton and early championship history
The article profiles Jack Broughton as the Father of Boxing, noting his 1734 championship reign until 1750 and the 1743 adoption of the London Prize Ring Rules. It describes Figg’s ruleless era, Broughton’s rise backed by the Duke of Cumberland, his defeat by Jack Slack, and Parliament actions against prize fighting. It also mentions Jem Smith’s 1889 barefisted title and George Taylor’s early tenure at age 16.
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Tigers Stay in Race
University of Missouri remains in the race as of February 19 with actions affecting the Tigers’ standings. The brief note records their ongoing position within a competitive season.
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Bio
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Government tests to judge baseballs by home run power
Washington reports the Bureau of Standards will test league baseballs with an air gun to measure relative home run power. A one-pound slug is fired to simulate bat impact, and a ballistic pendulum records the ball’s speed and outcome. The two week experiment begins Monday to settle the dead-ball question.
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Bureau of Standards
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
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H. L. Dryden
Mechanics and Sound Division
Federal
Tigers Narrow Gap In Big Six With 59 46 Win Over Kansas State
The Detroit Tigers beat Kansas State 59 to 46 to tighten the Big Six race. After trailing 24 21 at halftime the Tigers surged ahead late in the game as captain Kenneth Brown scored eight field goals and six free throws. Ed Klimek led Kansas State with four field goals and six free throws.
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Lawrence Junior High Beats Olathe 17 to 16 in Thriller
Lawrence Junior High edged Olathe 17 to 16 yesterday afternoon at Olathe in a close contest. Adams led Lawrence with 18 points while missing stars and subs were scarce as coach Perry used five players and no substitutes.
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Baldwin Quints Triumph Over Vinland In Two Games
Baldwin high first team defeated Vinland 25 to 14 as Smith scored 10 of Vinland’s 14. Baldwin second unit won 6 to 5. In Wichita, Shockers beat Emporia Teachers 44 to 40, with Gawthrop leading Wichita scoring 18 points as they secured third place in the Central Conference.
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Washington Beats Washburn Topeka In Narrow Hoops Win
Washington University edged Washburn College 35 33 in a Missouri Valley conference game. Beeler, the Washington center, sank the winning baskets in the final minute as the team overcame a 14 17 halftime deficit and a 20 24 score in the second half.
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Adamick Impresses In Debut Bout Against Thomas In Detroit
New York reports Jimmy Adamick, a Detroit heavyweight, defeated Harry Thomas by a fair margin in his eastern bow at the Garden. The Associated Press scored seven rounds for Adamick to Thomas's three, with Thomas penalized for a low blow. Adamick’s left hook and resilience drew praise, though critics noted he’s not yet in Schmeling or Dempsey class.
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Connie Mack Rouses A's for 39th Season Comeback
Philadelphia February report has Connie Mack, 75, eager for spring training in Lake Charles while eyeing a hopeful but distant pennant. Mack vows to coach as long as possible, citing pitchers Harry Kelley and Edgar Smith plus hitters Lee Ross Almon Williams Luther Thomas and Chubby Dean as assets for the Athletics' run.
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FIGHTS? AP boxing results across cities agent notes
AP boxing results list fighters by city with weights and outcomes including knockouts and decisions. Notable bouts include Lou Brouillard stopped in Worcester and Ceferino Garcia KO in Los Angeles, plus Emporia basketball win led by Rock with a 42 point score.
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Ceferino Garcia
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Manuel
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Hollywood
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Bert Colima II
Lions Face Emporia Spartans Tonight In Lawrence
The Lawrence High Lions host Emporia Spartans in a Eastern Kansas conference game on the local court with the B team playing first and the main game soon after eight. Lawrence trails Topeka Trojans in the standings after a 28 to 25 win by Emporia over Ottawa. John Krum aims to return from a wrist injury. Jack Corlis trains to fill in if needed as Don Palmateer or Ralph Houk rest. Security measures and officiating changes accompany tonight’s matchup.
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Builders Beat Hays to Stay Unbeaten in Conference
Southwestern stays unbeaten in the Central Conference with an 87 to 29 victory over Fort Hays State. The Wildcats trailed 11 to 18 at halftime but tied the score 21 21 early in the second period before Briar and Tucker sparked a return to the lead. Tucker finished with 14 points to lead scoring.
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Barth Meets Freddy Steele For Middleweight Title Fight
Carmen Barth of Cleveland faces Freddy Steele in a 15 round middleweight title bout in Cleveland. Steele carries a $20 000 purse and James J Braddock acts as referee for the clash scheduled tonight.
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Jeffra Faces Escobar In Bantamweight Title Bout
From San Juan Puerto Rico February 19 champion Harry Jeffra of Baltimore and challenger Sixto Escobar veteran beachcomber meet for a 15 round or less world bantamweight title fight with a crowd expected to be the island’s largest and a purse near 35000 dollars.
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Tropics
Jayhawkers Edge Oklahoma In Tough Big Six Clash
Kansas defeats Oklahoma in a hard fought, morale driven victory. The win boosts Kansas as it heads into three tough Big Six games, with praise for fan support, radio broadcast, and key plays by Reid and Pralle as the Jayhawks chase the conference title.
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Dorais Not Up for Any Job Despite Princeton Rumors
Dorais announces no candidacy for other positions after being named among possible successors to Fritz Crisler at Princeton. The University of Detroit coach, noted for building strong teams from limited talent, denies interest in leaving for 1938 openings.
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Gus) Dorais
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Boxing title defense at Madison Square Garden
Two years ago Freddie Steel defended a middleweight title by outpointing Eddie Risko at Madison Square Garden. Three years ago Lou Gehrig signed a one year Yankees contract calling for a substantial increase reportedly $30 000. Five years ago Glenn Cunningham defeated Gene Venzke in the Baxter mile at New York A C meet with a 4 14 3/3 winning time.
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Big Track Night at Madison Square Garden Meet
Old Pop Time and rivals Cunningham Johnson Herbert Lash headline the New York A. C. indoor meet at Madison Square Garden. Glenn Cunningham Ben Johnson Jim Herbert Don Lash chase fast marks while Baxter mile rivals include San Romani Venzke Rideout Mahannah in a strong card.
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Basketball Scores From Kansas and Nearby Colleges
A compilation of basketball results across colleges and high schools. Notable scores include Harvard 87 over Cornell 35, Stanford 41 over California 39, Southern California 62 over UCLA 33, and Kansas state matches like Kansas 41 Oklahoma 38. Local teams like Wichita, Ottawa, and Maryville also feature with varying margins.
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Arma
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Bethany pulls Kansas Conference upset over McPherson Bulldogs
Bethany College surprised McPherson in a high school basketball clash, leading 17 12 at half and extending to 11 before the Bulldogs closed, with 24 fouls called in the game.
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Galena Triumphs in Twin Valley Tournament Final
Galena won the Twin Valley high school basketball tournament at Oswego by defeating Baxter Springs 21 to 14 in the final. Oswego took third place by beating Chetopa 36 to 28.
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Haskell Indians Eye Rematch With St Pauls At Concordia
The Haskell basketball team meets St Pauls at Concordia in a key cage clash tonight. Earlier this season the Indians beat St Pauls 26 to 23, with Erne and Crimnwood and Hill leading the forwards and guards in a hard fought match up.
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Sports Roundup Highlights From Coast to Coast
New York reports tease Joe Gould may take on Tommy Farr as client while Hooks Mylin is favored for Fritz Crisler’s Princeton job. Penn State to replace Fordham on North Carolina 1939 schedule. Sammy Baugh eyes a final pro season and coaching roles. Joe Louis may fight Nathan Mann. Abe Simon’s large hands stun gear. Ceferino Garcia plans eastern drive. Lloyd Summers sought by Durham Bulls. Armstrong opens Chicago bout vs Rightmire. Joliat warns hockey rules stifle play.
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