Two Stars Hope to Set Records at Indoor Nationals
Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette and Glenn Cunningham of Kansas, both 1940 Olympic team members, aim for records at the National Indoor Track and Field Championships. Metcalfe seeks 60 meters glory after 200 meter titles, while Cunningham seeks the mile and 1500 meter marks, challenging Gene Venzke and facing rivals Carl and Dan Dean among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette University
Glenn Cunningham
University of Kansas
United States
Aletealfe
Cunningham Yestday
Ama
Athletic Union
Gene Venzke
Virginia
Acceptedinn
Wisconsin
Cunningham
Venzke
Penn
Carl Dean
Dan Dean
Eris Ny
Leoi Lermaend
Highs Invade Topeka Court Friday Night
Lawrence Lions road trip to Topeka High School gym for a conference showdown with the Topeka Trojans at 7 30 p m Coach E C Wood directed a lengthy passing and shooting drill then a scrimmage with all players seeing action Lawrence showed smoother passing improved floor play and steady scoring with Ireland Pearce Haugh Duver and Hormuth as starters on the first five Goble stood out for the regulars The Lions must win this game and the following Friday at Manhattan to stay even in the Eastern Kansas Conference standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lions
Topeka Trojans
Topeka High’ School
Wood
Ireland
Pearce
Haugh
E. Duver
P. Hormuth
W. Duver
Jella
Kerley
Robinson
Johnson
W. Dover
Goble
Lions
Manhattan
Kansas
22-Foot Putt Clinches International Four Ball Title
Horton Smith and Paul Runyan won the international four ball golf championship with a 22 foot putt yesterday in Miami. They defeated five veteran teams led by Tone Armour and Olin Patra, earning $500 each and the title. Sixteen teams competed in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
the &Hree
Horton Smith
Hie
Paul Runyan
Tone" Armour
Olin Patra
BLANK TIGER WRESTLERS WEATHERFORD OH FEB
Weatherford and Osh teams met in a dual card as the University ofArk wrestling failed to win a match. Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers won 3 to 0, taking three falls and three decisions. The Tigers face Oklahoma A.M. Grappiers in Stillwater and Oklahoma in Norman next. Also weekend junior college basketball games listed with Fort Scott Coffeyville Parsons Iola Hutchinson and Arkansas City.
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Weatherford
Osh
University of 3Ark
Southwestern Oklahioma
Tigers
Stillwater
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Fort Scott
Nansa
Strange as It Seams by John Hix
Analyzed essay comments on Napoleonic era rulers and European monarchs and their failings. Mentions Emperor Ps aid, Tut, Queen Marit, Charles the Fourth, Verdy hand of Naples, King George the Third, and the pearl oyster misnomer. Ends with a teaser about tomorrow’s topic What is the Smoke of Puff-Balt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burene
Ures
Psaid
Christian
J Mark
Iren
Portugal
Marit
Charles the Fourth
Verdyhand
Naples
Altho
George the Third
Broghead
Jayhawkers Clash With Wildcats in Manhattan Showdown
Kansas and Kansas State battle in Manhattan as KU, tied with Oklahoma for the league lead, must win to stay in the title race. A potential March 3 Oklahoma showdown could decide the Aig Six crown, with several league games remaining and wary fans watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Jayhawkers
Kansas State
Manhattan
Dr. F. C. Allen
Oklahoma
Aggie
Kansans
Wildcats
K. U
Jayhawkers
Nebraska
Kansas
Corbett Captures Welterweight Title in 10 Round Bout
San Francisco reports Corbett of Fresno won the welterweight title by decisively defeating Jackie Fields in a 10 round bout before 15 000 fans. He started with a fast left body blow and led through rounds until Fields surged in round six. Corbett reclaimed control in rounds seven to nine and earned gate receipts of $56 000 gross, $49 600 net. Fields received $35 000 and Corbett $4 000.
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San Francisco
Young Corbett
Tony
Fresno
Cal
Jackie Fields
Corbett
Fields
Dour
Ids
Fresno Boy
Jack Thompson
Negro
Lawrence Juniors Play Leavenworth Friday Night
Coach L R Perry of Lawrence Junior High will lead nine players to Leavenworth Friday afternoon to face the Leavenworth Juniors at 7 o clock. Likely trip starters include Pappan Allen tie Stone R Reybourn Perry Hunt Collins and Eads. Pappa shifts to forward and KR Raybourn at guard. The lineup may feature Pappan and Allen as forwards Castle center Stone and R Raybourn as guards. The Juniors close their six game schedule against Horton on March 3.
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L. R. Perry
Lawrence Junior High
Leavenworth
Pappan
Allen
Tie
Stone
R. Reybourn
Perry
Hunt
Collins
Eads
Pappa
KR. Raybourn
Mage
Castle
R. Raybourn
Horton
Eastern Kansas Conference Leaders Tale From Weekend Games
Topeka and Emporia share the East division lead as Lawrence and Ottawa chase, with Manhattan lagging. Over the weekend Emporia beat Manhattan and Lawrence, while Topeka defeated Ottawa, keeping the tight race intact. In Kansas City St Louis Flyers edged the Kansas City Players 3 2 thanks to Hal Taber two solo shots.
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Topeka
Emporia
Lawrence
Ottawa
Manhattan
St. Louis
Kansas City
Hal ‘Taber
St. Louis Flyers
American Hockey Association
Tigers Start Road Trip for Tie in Big Six Race
Missouri basketball coach George R. Edwards leads eight players on a road swing to face Iowa State at Ames and Nebraska in Lincoln. A two-win spread would create a tie for first with Kansas or Oklahoma, but a victory on March 4 against Kansas State is required. The Tigers are a weaker road squad but claim improved condition since their last trip.
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Columbia
George R. Edwards
University of Missouri
Iowa State College
Ames
Nebraska Huskers
Lincoln
Tigers
Kansas Jayhawks
Oklahoma Sooners
Missouri Cagers
Cyclones
Huskers
Kansas State
Kansas
Okasme
Edwards
Oklahoma
Creighton
Track Athletes Strike at Washington University
The Feb 23 AP report says Gale Bullman, football line coach at Washington University in St Louis, will become track coach after 45 athletes walked out when Robert Davie was released for lack of funds. Officials doubt Bullman’s appointment will end the strike or change student attitude.
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St. Louis
Gale Bullman
Washington University
Robert Davie
Bullman
Doxle
Becaue
Basketball Results From Various Colleges and Teams
AP records a collage of basketball scores across colleges and universities with varied results including Johns Hopkins Maryland Cornell Colgate New York Eton? Northeastern Harvard Princeton Army Cincinnati Ohio State Creighton Butler North Dakota State Montana and others. Hockey standings show Kansas City and St Louis in the American Hockey Association results slate with games listed and a recent overtime note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Johns Hopking
Maryland
Renngetvanita
Cornell
Coltere
New York
George Eton
Kansas City
American Hockey Association
Ps Tulsa
St. Louiso
Tyad
St. Louis
Open Track Practice at Lawrence Hoping for Strong Season
Ten candidates for distance events joined coach E A Wood for the first spring workout at Lawrence yesterday. They logged three miles with a cadence of alternating jogs and walks as more athletes are expected after the basketball season ends. The Journal World Market Pages note the paper’s role as a household aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hid
E. A. Wood
O'Neill
Johnstone
Boardman
Berry
Edmonds
Kaon
Randall
Guise
Davenport
En- Ows
Pearnest
Campbell Sets World Land Speed Records at May Seek New Marks
Sir Malcolm Campbell, the British racer, claimed three new world land speed records at Taytena Beach Florida with flying start marks for one kilometer one mile and five kilometers. He indicated a desire to attempt new records for one kilometer and one mile if his injured left arm heals.
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Taytena Beach
Fla
Aly
Malcolm Campbell
England
Campbell
Wey
Ta Adv
Porta Oyer
Aergad Hyer
Four Matches Set for Turner Hall Card Tonight
Four matches are slated for Turner Hall tonight under the United Commercial Travelers. In the headliner Bill Davidson of Independence Missouri faces Toneka and George LaPei of Independence Missouri in a top bout. John Ellis of Ottawa meets Chicare White of Chicago in the semi windup. Junior Huggins of Spring Hill fights Wildcat Sullivan of Topeka in the prelim. Cowboy Daniels of Lawrence battles Filmore Cox in the extra bout.
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Turner Hell
Eidhth
Rhode Island
United Commercial Travelers
Bill Davidson
Luh
Toneka
George LaPei
Tndependence
John Ellis
Ottawa
Chicare White
Chicago
Junior Huggins
Spring Hill
Wildcat Sullivan
Topeka
Daniels
Filmore Cox
Lawrence
Spring Camp Opens for Chicago White Sox at Pasadena
The Chicago White Sox, leaders of the club with high hopes for the year, begin their training camp in Pasadena, California tonight. The party is headed by President J. Louis Jominkes and includes seven athletes.
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Chicago
Fen
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Pasadena
Calif
J. Louis Jominkes
Baldwin News Club Meeting and Rotary Dinner Summary
The Nautilus club plans a Wood hall meeting next Tuesday with house mother Mrs Edna Kreader hosting. Miss Mildred Modl underwent tonsil removal surgery Monday at a local physician’s office. Baldwin Rotarians and Anns held a 7 pm dinner at College Café Monday honoring District Governor Fred Coulson and Mrs Coulson of Abilene. Coulson recalled helping found Baldwin’s telephone system and meeting his wife here.
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Nautilus Club
Wood Hall
Edna Kreader
Mildred Modl
Baldwin Rotarians
College Café
Fred Coulson
Coulson
Abilene
Seaker
Leo Smith
Baldwin
Ottawa
Baldwin Telephone
Local Baker activity highlights and visits
The Baker campus and Baldwin community are cited for Rotary meetings, new member initiation, and speeches by Governor Coulson’s wife. Tours include Dean Leavenswood praising guest artists Grechaninov Trio, with Kansas visits by Lawrence and Salina. Local faculty events feature plays, lectures, and performances, plus notable university visitors and wedding of a student’s family member.
Baldwin area social notes and local obituaries
Last Sunday events include Senorita Elisa Perez hosting guests at a Dean home dinner and Prof. Samuel A. Dees hosts Orton T. Rees couple for tea. Kansas City visitors G. W. Kepner and C. A. Querley join T. J. Keohane party. druggist Oscar Bissantz buys Neill drug store. Mrs. Tunin recovering after operation at Lawrence Memorial hospital. Monday Night Club hosted by Mrs. Nathan W. O’Byrne. Enid, Oklahoma visitors Merrill Rapp and Frank Homer stay with Frank S. Hardin’s family. Kansas City men Andrew Hamilton and John Goetz visit Kappa Sigma. Chancellor Lindley dinner honors state legislators. Kansas-Iowa game attended. Mrs. Mary Martin hosts tea with Welty, Wallen, Callahan, and Stewart guests. Grace Huey directs Ives Chapel choir. Topeka visitors Dr. W. B. Fleming, Harriet W. Rubie, and Prof. Frank E. Wolf. Davene McConnell visits Edgerton teachers. Mrs. Simpson Taylor, Mrs. Clyde Stewart, and Grace Huey Grove attend Lawrence tea hosted by Woman’s Rush. Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Lauer held at Baldwin Catholic church. Mr. Hoffman of Herington transacts Baldwin business. Rep. John Riddle and Mrs. Riddle visit from Marion.
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Edward Cragoe
H. K K. Ebright
Straicht
Alvin F. Baker
William M. Clark
Newman
Toneka
Ward Kine
Rotary
T. Av Exans
Frank EF. Wolf
Maysville
J. F. Mellor
Lawrence
William J. Davidson
Board of Education
The
Methodist Church
Baker
Davidson
Evanston
Baldwin
Wallace B. Fleming
Baker Chapel
Peor
Paul Kochan
Torrence
Jeraldine Johnson
Blanche Larkin
Pollin Vande- Ter Vincent Dom
Paul Husted
Ray Harshfield
Elizabeth Allderdies
Alpha Tan Omega House
University of Kansas
Ted Senter
af _Galonga
Dartha
Lta
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Sente
Fred Coulson
Abilene
William
Clark
Fimne
Coulson
Rotary Club
E.H. Dellinever
Cimeroon
Clara Johnson
Luther
Leavenzend
Hansam
Takeside Hospital
Kansas City
Senorita Elisa Perez
Dean
Harriet Osborne
H. K. Ebright
Betty Ebright
Orton T. Rees
Topeka
Samuel A. Dees
G. W. Kepner
Katherine
C. A. Querley
Neosho Rapids
T. J. Keohane
Oscar Bissantz
Neill Drug Store
W. W. Neill
Bissantz
School of Pharmacy
Wichita
Dockman Drug Co
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Nathan W. O'Byrne
Merrill Rapp
Frank Homer
Enid
Okla
Sindsey
Merwin Welty
James Wallen
Ottawa
Mary Callahan
Independence
Beulah Helen Stewart
Grace Huey
Ives Chapel
West Baldwin
Eugene Cooprider
WB. Fleming
Harriet W. Rubie
Frank E. Wolf
Davene McConnell
Edgerton
Simpson Taylor
Clyde Stewart
Grace
Huey Grove
Rus Ry
Spanish American Post
Dnerph Lauer
Father Bar- Itro
Hoffman
Herington
John Riddle
Riddle
Marion
Notable Society Visits and Local Meetings in Ottawa
Social notes recount guests from Lawrence visiting Mrs Rid dle Hurts in Ottawa and travels to Kansas City to see Mr and Mrs Clay Ashby. Mrs A F Baker reports a trip to Manhattan for the State Arm and Home convention with Ottawa ladies. Northwest Ladies Aid plans a 4 pm Wednesday meeting in the church Music Room. Ethel Marie Allee and others attended the Kansas City auto show. a Washington Day address by Dr E W Collins was held at Baker chapel in Topeka.
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Lawrence
Baldwin
Helen Hart
Westmoreland
Genevieve Spencer
Virginia Farrar
Nellie Williams
Mabel Parmenter
Allie Gryle
W. C. Thomas
7Th Street
First Methodist Church
Ladies Aid
Chesce
Ethel Marie Allee
Louise Davies
Carolyn Doty
Esther Frazier
Kansas City
Baker Chapel
E. W. Collins
Central Congregational Church
Topeka
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Metcalfe
Topeka ‘Court
Southwestern Oklahoma
Journal-World
Andings Wi
Kansas_ City
John Hix
Froud Ameter
Mingenveda
Oakland
Cat
Evar Swanson
Relays Club
W. G. Hutson
Eldridge
Billy
Hutson
Red Royer
K. A. Fresh
John Galloway
Hutchinson Newns
Gene
Slenn Cunningham
Glenn
Brian Coyne
Arkansas City Traveler
Frank Lindley
Newton
Ark Valley
Ark City
Coyne
Lindley
Arks
Herb
Connor
Michigan State
Charles Bachman
Notre Dame
University of Florida
James Crowley
Lawrence Quintet
Missouri
Clints
Elong
Washington
EA. E
Journal-World Market Basket
Major Campbell
Fi Holt
Sttae Shaw
Turener
Baldwin News
Salina
Mack Littrell
Shima Phi Epsilon House
Fine Arts Department
Centenary Hall
Paul Evans
Wellsville
Harold Flickinger
Law School
Paul V. Smith
Garnett
James Russell
Harold Rogers
Hollis Behrig
Robert Mize
Irene Sterling
Blue Mound
T Enamels, Barber's Drag Store
Atv
Dickinson
Harnar
Phare
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Kelly
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