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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1938

Page

8

Louis Mann Title Fight Promises Big Gate at Madison Square Garden

New York reports a heavyweight title bout between Joe Louis and Natie Mann at Madison Square Garden tonight. Louis seeks to defend his crown in a 15 round bout. Mann, a rugged Connecticut fighter, eyes a surprise upset with his right hand. Betting runs about 3 to 1 for Louis, with expected receipts exceeding $100000 as a near sellout crowd fills the house.

New York Madison. Square Garden Joe “Louis Natie Mann Connecticut Mann Louis Natie Mike Jacobs Max Schmeling Bob Pastor Dan Pastor Tommy Farr Joe Schmeling

Strange Ant Nests and Monarch Incomes Across The World

In Northern Australia a blind termite builds north-south compass nests eight feet high, guiding forest travel and puzzling researchers. Benjamin Franklin’s cartoon misrepresented the early American union, while Peter II and Hirohito are listed as Europe and Asia's top earners. A primer on perfect numbers notes only four under a million, with the largest yet uncomputed. Tomorrow’s feature: The Price of Art.

Australia Amiternes Meridionalis Eac Mound

Freshman gridmen named at Kansas State College

Twenty seven Kansas State College freshmen football players have been recommended for freshman membership after meeting athletic and scholastic requirements. The Athletics Council will act on the recommendations at its next meeting, with each player listed by home town and name.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State College Athletics Council Naval Shore L. W. Beck Cushing Atchison K. E. Makalous Cuba Don Lee Munzer Herington Elmer Nieman Herkimmer Eugene. Nease Jamestown Paul’Scheer Marion M.‘H. Seelye Fort Scott Frank Sicks Okmulgee Okla Robert Snyder Junction City Wallace Swannon Sharon Springs Durland Winchester

Unclear fragmentary sports note

The text appears as an incomplete OCR fragment mentioning names and a scoreless or undecipherable event with possible references to individuals and a Madison venue. No coherent action or outcome is discernible to form a proper summary.

Apostoli Loses To Corbett In Contested Fight Comeback Attempt

Corbett defeats Apostoli in a close match amid protest from Apostolsi manager Larry Whit who claims the veteran earned the old man a few dollars. Corbett, 33 with 17 years in the ring, weighs 160 to Apostoli's 15944 and sees this as a new comeback step.

Larry Whit Corbett Irwin Freddie Wastoli Marcel Il France Steelé Y Apostoli Apostoli Ewin

KU coaches seek long term contracts amid policy debate

The piece discusses Kansas University discussions on granting football coaches long-term contracts to reduce job insecurity for coaches and assistants, and to align with major universities. It notes a prior three-year informal tenure and a shift toward year-to-year terms. It also covers unrelated notes on basketball rule changes, golf segment with Dr. H. T. Jones, and potential track showdowns featuring Glenn Cunningham and Don Lash.

Ulty State of Kansas K. U. Physical Education Corporation K. U K.U Glenn Cunningham Glenn Gwinn Henry Cunningham Don Lash Indiana U Lash Indiana A Don

Indians Defeat Fort Leavenworth Boxers In Seven Bout Card

The Haskell Indians defeated Fort Leavenworth boxers six to four in ten bouts last night with three knockouts by Haskell, one technical KO for Fort Leavenworth, and decisions by several Haskell and Fort Leavenworth fighters. They next face Conception College of Missouri on Monday.

Haskell Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth Conception College Conception Pete Chosa Ford Dan Dubois Meyer Hale Rousseau Pappan Melvin DuMarce McCarthary Quenton Crowe Huntsman Thomas Frank Push Gordon Fort Leaven Worth Sylvester Feather Walker Arthur Rowledge Hobart Gates Grebe Iira Farris

Liston Names Teams for National Intercollegiate Tournament

Althe Sen egel reports eight states have submitted first nine qualifying aggregates for the National Intercollegiate Basketball Championship to be held March 7-12 at Municipal Auditorium Kansas City. Early qualifiers include The Hill Toppers Western Kentucky State Teachers Bowling Green Ky State College Murray Ky Marshall College Huntington W V St Ambrose College Davenport Ia Warrensburg Teachers Warrensburg Mo Mississippi Delta State Cleveland Miss Peru State Teachers Peru Neb McPherson College and others as brackets form and schedules near completion.

Baldwin Kan Emil S. Liston Municipal Auditorium Kansas City Warrensburg Mules Central Cee Teachers College Warrensbu Mississippi Delta State Teachers College Cleveland Mias Peru State Teachers College Peru Neb McPherson Cattle Bulldogs McPherson Kansas

They Pick Fred Praise All Opponent Team

Winfield Kansas February 23 The Southwestern college basketball team has chosen an all opponent team with players from four states. Forwards Keth from Warrensburg Missouri Teachers and Krueger from Oklahoma A and M. Center Hamilton of the University of Arkansas. Guards Chet Mitchell Fort Hays State College and Pralle University of Kansas.

Winfield Kan Southwestern College Keth Warrensburg Krueger Oklahoma A Hamilton University of Arkansas Chet~Mitchell Fort Hays State College Pralle University of Kansas

Armstrong Wins Bout In Chicago Debut At 82 Seconds

Featherweight champion Jenry Armstrong defeats Everett Bisatmire in a non title bout in Chicago. Armstrong stopped Bill Lockett in the first round by knockout after a series of blows.

Chicago Jenry Armstrong Oar Everette Bisatmire Sons Fa Briak Boring

Boxing results from scattered bouts across cities

The report lists multiple lightweight to heavyweight clashes with outpoints and knockouts. Names include Aron, Pimpinella, Bernard, Owens, Breeze, Roper, Crowell, Maxie Berger, and Irish Eddie Brink, with locations in New York Chicago Houston Los Angeles Montreal Scranton and Wichita Falls. The text is fragmentary but records decisions and outcomes on several fighters.

New York Bill- Aron Chicago Pimpinella Lew Clarence Eugane Johnny Ritka Cheval Houston Tex al Bernard Cowboy Owens Wichita Falls Are Crosse Wis Quentin Baby” Breeze Maxie Manhattan Kan Kane Eddie Les Angele Jacksor Angeles Jack Roper Lés ‘Angelea Chuck Crowell Los Angeles Drew Berger Montreal Eddie Brink Scranton

Stagehand Triumphs in Santa Anita Derby Followed by Derby

Earl Sande sent Stagehand to the front in the Santa Anita Derby as Dauber, Sun Egret, Legal Light finish out of money. Stagehand earns $42,775 for the win, with Foxcatcher Farm’s Fairy Hill previous Derby winner and Rosemont’s classic hopes noted. Seabiscuit and Pompoon loom as major rivals in the upcoming Handicap on March 5.

Los Angeles Maxwell Howard Earl Sande Santa Anita Earl A. d Dayton Dauber Sun Egret Legal Light Tiger Sir Raleigh Sande Stagehand Seabiscuit Pompoon Pompon Sceneshifter Jack Westrope Sander Foxcatcher Farm Fairy Hill Rosemont Egret

Big Ten High Scorer's Race Tightly Packed

In Champaign Illinois on February 23 Dehner leads the Big Ten high scorers with 172 points while a weekend surge by Young narrows the gap to eight. Illinois guards and centers feature prominently as teams push for the title with three games left for Young and two for Dehner. Ted Lyons faced a setback as four holdouts remain in Chicago White Sox owner J Louis Comiskey’s roster.

Champaign M— Lewis Dehner Ened Hsed Aniversee Aielinois Hia Rdue Wisconsin Ohio State Sot ii Mar “Young Swith Tilini Ted Lyons Chicago Chicago White. Sox J. Louis Comiskey Zeke Bonura Rip Radcliff Luke Sewell Sugar Cain

Bethel Beats Friends on Basketball Court

Bethel defeated Friends 46 to 35 on the court last night. Bethel led 22 to 16 at halftime with Horst scoring 16 points.

Beth Co Ita Bethel A Horst Bethel

Peru Teachers Defeat Haskell Indians 54 to 29

Peru Nebraska February 23 Peru Teachers defeated the Haskell Indians of Lawrence Kansas 54 to 29 in a basketball game here last night Peru led 23 to 9 at halftime with forward Big Bear contributing 12 points and Greathouse, forward, leading his team in scoring.

Peru, Neb Peru Haskell Indians Lawrence Kan Haskell Big Bear Greathouse Ottawa Swamps C Ottawa Ottawa University College of Emporia McPherson Kansas Lynn Morgan

College basketball scores from various universities and cities

A compilation of college and high school basketball results with scores for St. Louis Washington, Ames Oklahoma Tulsa Maryville Missouri Mines Central Wesleyan Kemper Ottawa Emporia Bethel Friends Harvard Cornell Baylor Texas Christian Alabama Tennessee Sewanee Yale Princeton Ohio State Miami Texas SMU Villanova Oregon Idaho Parsons Coffeyville Garden City Pittsburg Osage City Cherryvale Frontenac Cherokee Pittsburg Drake Beats Washburn Des Moines. Drake defeated Washburn 54-37 to stay in the Missouri Valley race.

Associated Press St. Louis Washington Quehome A. and Tulsa Maryville Missouri Mines Central Wesleyan Kemper Ottawa College of Emporia Bethel Friends Harvard Cornell Baylor Texas Christian Alabama Ansalomes State Tennessee Sewanee Yale Princeton Ohio Miami Southern Methodist City College N.Y Villanova Oregon Hidaho Garden City Dodee City Parsons Chanutrerene Coffeyvine Genes City Tonkawa Okla Drake Washburn Des Moines UPI Washburn College

Lawrence Cub teams split. second squad loses to Baldwin

Lawrence high school second team fell to Baldwin high second 24 to 42 while the Lawrence Cub team defeated Baldwin high second 28 to 2. Both Lawrence squads proceed to Vinland high for tonight’s games. Also reported are Elks bowling scores with Mercer and Wamc ey entries and Asher contributions.

Lawrence High School Baldwin’ High School Baldwin Lawrence High Cub Baldwin High Lawrence Cub Vinland High

Jayhawk Track Faces Missouri Dual Amid Injuries and Weather

Kansas travels to Columbia Saturday for an indoor dual with Missouri amid limited practice due to cold and snow. Don Bird leads with 13 foot pole vault prospects, while Ernie Klann and John Munske clash in the 880 and mile. Chet Friedland and Marvin Cox look to rebound in the shot put and high jump against Tigers.

Jayhawk Columbia University of ‘Missouri Kansas Jayhawks Nebraska Lincoln Tigers Don Bird Bird Ernc Klann John Munske Klann Brad Friesz Missouri Tiger Charles Toberan Burrus Toberan Kansas State Chet Friedland Marvin Cox Harry Bridges Cox

Lawrence Junior High Edges Ottawa Five in Fast Game

Ottawa five used height and speed to defeat Lawrence Junior High 20 to 12. Omaha Ottawa led 10 to 2 after the first quarter and 12 to 6 at halftime with Penny leading Lawrence in scoring at nine points. Lawrence to return game in Ottawa next Friday.

Ottawa Lawrence Penny

Big Town Sports Banter and Rising Stars in 1930s Roundup

A nostalgic sports column highlights stars across baseball boxing and college hoops. Mentions Joe Louis and Max Schmeling tune up deal, Eddie Marquette’s athletic page, and notable figures like Lou Gehrig Hank Greenberg Buddy Baer and Frank McCormick. Also notes Sonja Henie earnings Joe Gould Tommy Farr Stub Allison Alabama boxing title and Sam Arlich praise with Don Budge reference.

Broadway Lou Gehrig Yankees Hank Greenberg Tigers Buddy Hingedts Thersand Frank McCormick Reds Don ‘Timmerman Wisconsin Sonja Henie Joe Gould Tommy Farr Ee ‘E Fillum Maxie Rosenbloom Stub Allison California Alabama Arthur Fowler New Orleans Sam Arlich Michigan State Young Stribling

Unclear fragment hints at 1988 illness scare

Fragment mentions a hospital visit linked to Bernie Bierman and a coach amid 1988 concerns. Details are incomplete, with garbled phrasing and missing context.

Bernie Bierman Gota

Kansas State Matmen Beat Washington and Lee 18 8

Kansas State wrestlers defeated Washington and Lee 18 to 8 in Richmond Virginia. Charles Eaton earned the lone Kansas State victory by pinning Carl Warner in two minutes and 36 seconds with a head scissors. All other Kansas wins were by decision.

Richmond Kansas Washington Generals Charles Eaton Carl. Warner Kansas State

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