Layhawks Improve Big Six Cage Lead
New York reports baseball refuses deferments from the army draft. Hank Greenberg denial confirmed. Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago and New York executives pledge to let the draft run its course. Players like Eugene Stack already in service. Reds’ Warren Giles echoes hands off policy.
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Big Six Indoor Meet Promises Tight Individual Title Chase
Nebraska expected to win the team title at Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium as Don Walters of Missouri and Orville Mathews of Oklahoma challenge Red Littler in the 60 yard dash. Gordon Crosby and Bill Lyda race the 440, with Marshall Reeves aiming to repeat in the 880. Ginn versus Inman tops the 880 and two mile, while Stoland and Jones headline Nebraska Kansas State and Kansas jump events.
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Barnesville AP Basketball Scores Roundup
AP reports numerous college and high school basketball results. Notable college games include Kansas over Missouri 35 24, Virginia over St. Josephs 62 39, Tulane 87 over Washington 50, and Colorado Mines 31 over Montane State 47. High school totals include Hutchinson 85 and Wichita North 21 with many OT notes.
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Kansas Cagers Defeat Missouri for Fifth Victory
Kansas defeated Missouri 35 24 at Columbia to extend their Big Six run to five wins in six games. Howard Engleman led KU with 12 points as the Jayhawks solidified their hold on the title race and prepared for Kansas State at home Tuesday night.
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NKL Statistics Games Next Friday
Leavenworth visits Lawrence Argen tine plays Shawnee Mission Rosedale travels to Olathe for league action next Friday.
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Baseball Movie Draws 200 Fans in Lawrence Armory
More than 200 Lawrence baseball fans gathered at the Armory to view the official American League baseball movie shown under the Co-Operative club and Kansas City Baseball club. Roy Himey Fred Nicolai and Steve O Rourke spoke as highlights of 1940 World Series and Bobby Feller pitching were shown.
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Jayhawk Trackmen Meet Tiger Thinclads Tonight
Columbia Missouri February 22 Missouri Kansas dual meet closes the indoor season tonight at Kansas site. Tigers have already bettered three meet records this winter led by Gordon Crosby improving the 440 yard dash and Elmer Aussicker setting a shot put mark. Bob Stoland provides the high jump threat for Kansas as the Tigers aim to avenge last night's basketball defeat.
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Nebraska Huskers drown Kansas 62 21 in Lincoln swimming duel
In Lincoln on February 22 the Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Kansas 62 to 21 in dual meet. Sophomore Bill Hull won the diving and 440 yard free style, while veteran Edwards swept the 59 and 10 yard freestyles and swam anchor on the 400 yard relay.
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St Benedict's Triumph Over Fort Hays State In Narrow Win
St Benedict's college finally won a Central conference basketball game in Atchison Kansas edging Fort Hays State 42 to 40. Antoine the center scored 17 points fueling a 24 20 halftime lead while Haxton of Hays added 12 points for the visitors.
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Trojans Tangle With Lions In Northeast Kansas Clash
Argentine High Mustangs upset Lawrence Lions 48 to 35 on Argentine court dropping LHS to a third place tie with Leavenworth. Lions host Topeka Trojans in a renewal at home tonight with 8 15 p m main game after a 7 p m B team opener.
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Darkhorse in Field at Thomasville Open
Chandler Harper from Portsmouth Va surged into the lead at the sixth annual $3000 Thomasville Open with an 83 34 67 in the pro-amateur prelim. Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan were regarded as the favorites as 145 players competed on the Glen Arven course.
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Derby memories and notable race results through the years
The note recalls last year’s Santa Anita Derby where Sweedpida led favorite backers as Royal Crusader finished second and Weigh Anchor third after a 30 to 1 shot won 50 000 dollars. It also mentions a 1932 bout with Young Corbett III and Fred Apostoli and a 1930s event involving Walter Johnson’s replica stunt at a birthday celebration.
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Rumors Sweep Texas Tech Coaching and Baylor Admin Moves
Texas Tech eyeing a Southwest Conference leap with Rice aide Dell Morgan as future head coach. Morley Jennings, Baylor veteran, rumored for athletic director, while Notre Dame votes miss hiring both coach and AD. Moon Mullins premature at BC. Adam Walsh of Bowdoin seen as insider.
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Week's Wash Three National league clubs train in Wisconsin
Sheriff M Donald appoints a deputy in Saline County Arkansas. Gabby Hartnett’s sobriety noted after recent drinking. Frank Leahy’s Boston College contract void if Notre Dame invite. Bernie Bierman watches Gophers hockey with higher stakes than football. Bob Bowman joins the Giants with United Mine Workers card. Jimmy Carroll prices Kentucky Derby bets. Ohio State players pass army aviation exam ahead of peers. Loyola New Orleans hoops thrill fans in Louisiana. Picard signs pro deal at Twin Hills Country Club. Roscoe Toles robbed of draw verdict by Columbus experts. Ernie Lombardi demands eighteen thousand dollars.
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Fort Worth Press reports record 6394 hockey goals
The Fort Worth Press notes a record 6394 goals were registered with the local hockey club last year, highlighting unprecedented scoring and team activity.
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Emporia Teachers Win In Overtime At Southwestern
In an overtime thriller Emporia Teachers beat Southwestern 43 to 38 in Winfield Kansas. The teams were tied 37 all after regulation with Emporia scoring six points to Southwestern's one in the extra period. The first half had Emporia leading 27 to 20.
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Manhattan High Names Prentup Assistant Coach
Frank Prentup, longtime Manhattan high school coach, is named assistant to Jim Yeager at Colorado University. The pair, former Kansas State College mates, will have Prentup paid 2000 dollars annually to assist football and freshmen basketball, plus intramural duties.
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Lawrence Five Defeats Leavenworth Juniors in 47-18 Bout
The Lawrence junior high boys basketball team defeated Leavenworth juniors 47 to 18 yesterday. Coach Maurice Cannady’s quintet hit 22 of 32 shots. Lawrence will host Central of Kansas City next Tuesday and finish the season at Olathe Friday.
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Zale Defends His Title in Narrow Middleweight Victory
Tony Zale of Gary Indiana retained the National Boxing Association world middleweight crown by defeating Steve Mamakos of Washington DC by knockout at the stadium after 26 seconds of the 14th round. Mamakos led on points before the late stoppage.
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Kansas Joins Interstate Oil Compact For Two More Years
Topeka reports Gov. Payne Ratner signed a measure authorizing Kansas participation in the interstate oil compact for two additional years. The governor said the action shows states can cooperate on a matter of major importance.
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Boxing results and high school basketball finale
In boxing, Tony Zale and Al Hostak scored knockouts for the middleweight and heavyweight results in city bouts, with Barland over Allen on points. In high school basketball, Overbrook finished the season 37 35 versus Haskell and advances to the regional Topeka tournament. Dreyer and Francis led scoring, with Spears and high men statistics listed.
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