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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

10

Kansas Faces Nebraska In Big Six Road Test

Kansas basketball prepares for a 8 p.m. Lincoln game against Nebraska after a 44 33 win over Kansas State. Ralph Miller tops scoring with 14 points as Dick Harp and others brace for three straight road tests including Ames Cyclones.

University of Kansas Jayhawkers Nebraska Lincoln F. C. Allen Kansas State Dr. Allen Ralph Miller Jayhawk Miller Ralph Huskers Altho Lawrence Dick Harp Harp

Three Candidates Remain In Kansas State Coach Search

Kansas State College's athletic council planned a noon meeting to decide on a new head coach after completing interviews with Ralph Graham Henry Frnka and Hobbs Adams. Director M F Ahearn said it is still a three way race with any candidate possible.

Manhattan Kan Kansas’ State College Athletic Council Ralph Graham Indiana University Henry Frnka Vanderbilt Hobbs Adams Southern California M. F. Ahearn Franka Les Edmonds Les Acme K-State Athletic Council Indiana Mike” Ahearn Kansas State Graham K-State Council of Athletics

College basketball scores from various games

Missouri defeated Iowa State 63 to 40 and Temple beat Penn State 3 to 1. Louisiana State won 42 to 39 against Tulane. De Past topped St. Josephs Philadelphia 38 to 2. Ohio State 50, Ohio Wesleyan 40, Alabama 28, Mississippi 25. Centenary 54, Louisiana College 29. Central Oklahoma 29, Oklahoma Baptist 44. Northwestern Oklahoma 44, Oklahoma 3. Averaged high school results include Winfield over Arkansas City 6 to 17 and Junior College Jola 46, Independence 42.

Missouri Iowa State Penn State Temple Louisiana State Tulane de Past St. Joseph's Philadelphia Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Alabama Mississippi Centenary Tauisiana College Central Okla Oklahoma Baptist

Roundup of sports notes from New York on Feb 23 1897

Detroit to enter 1897 American Bowling Congress events from March to May. Davis vs Ambers billed for tonight. Trade chatter on Desautels Cramer Owen swap for Hayes Johnson. Dodgers under Leo Durocher with Whitlow Wyatt cycling for knee rehab. Ed Oliver’s bed falls and golf records. Ambers vs Day feud, umpire Klein at 66 with party in Miami Beach. Dorais hospitalized after ice fall. Cubs may install lights for night games. Leonard vs Louis looming in March. Lou Gehrig letters noted. Aggies invited to Garden tourney. El Galento healthy, Dempsey drives to referee engagement.

New York Detroit Edie Collins Desautels N.B.A Davey Day Lou Ambers Bill Klein Miami Beach Gus Dorais U. of Detroit Louis Godoy Cubs Lou Gehrig Oklahoma ‘Aggies Garden el Galento O.K Lou Little Steve Owen N. Y. Giants Jack Dempsey Columbus Nashville

Jacobs and Galento bout rumors swirl over Jersey City venue

The text suggests Mike Jacobs may have staged the Baer Galento clash claim to pressure the New York boxing commission into reinstating Galento's manager Joe Jacobs. It hints at moving the fight to the Polo Grounds and notes political morale implications for the Reds and Finns.

Mike Jacobs Jersey City N. Y. Boxing Commission Galento Joe Jacobs Mike Polo Grounds Reds

Track setup for Big Six indoor meet advances in Kansas City

Kansas City muni auditorium houses 100 plus segments for the Big Six indoor meet with sections numbered for assembly. Nebraska plans indoor workouts March 1 as Husker teams head to Columbia Lincoln and bids rise for track and basketball prospects while officials face scrutiny over new rules and eligibility questions for Red Littler.

Ambers Sings Ahead of Fight With Davis at Madison Square Garden

Lou Ambers prepares for a February 23 bout with Bummy Davis in Madison Square Garden. The lightweight champion, who sings a sentimental song to his wife, focuses on the 10 round clash despite a 1 to 2 favorite status. Ambers notes a growing family as a priority over the bout.

New York Lou Ambers Bummy Davis Madison Square Garden Brooklyn Lou Herkimer N. Y Ambers Flatbush Poolhall

Missouri Tigers face Kansas on basketball rematch in Lawrence

Kansas City reports Missouri seeks another Big Six title clinch in a March 1 clash in Lawrence. Tigers led 27 12 at half, beat Iowa State 68 40, seniors honored, Lobsiger and Harris top scorers for Cyclones. Kansas stands second, meets Nebraska next.

Missouri Kansas City Kansas Lawrence Jayhawkers Tigers Bengal Basketeers Tiger Cagers Columbia Town State Cyclones Tiger John Lobsiger Clay Cooper Bill Harvey Haskell Tison Blaine Currence Lobsiger Bob Harris Iowa State Nebraska Lincoln Missouri Olex Ogner Harvey Don Carlos C Schneider C. Mentze DeKoster Gordon O Lange Socssenscienseterieaneen Scorssouri R. E. Peters Wisconsin Louis House William Jewell

Lions Face Wyandotte In Tough Road Test Tonight

Lawrence high school Lions travel to Wyandotte high school's court for a 7:30 p.m. game. Wyandotte, boasting one early loss, beat Lawrence 38 to 27 on Feb 2. Haskell meets Wyandotte's second team on the same card.

Lawrence High School Lions Kansas Wyandotte High School Bulldogs Wyandotte Lions Haskell High School Ebner Schaake Kansas City Billy Weber Gordon Stucker Lion Vinland Junius Penny Lee Garich Pat Green George Goehring Dick Keene Curtis Hinshaw Carl Hird Edward Dodson Harold Sample Kenneth Sperry

California Horse Wins The Santa Anita Derby

Sweepida, a long shot, wins the Santa Anita Derby by a wire to wire mile and an eighth at Santa Anita. The three year old, bred by H C Hill on his Stockton ranch, earns owner $43,850 with a $68.60 winning payoff. Royal Crusader finishes second, Weigh Anchor third.

Los Angeles California Sweepida H- C Hill ‘On Stockton Cal Royal Crusader Weigh Anchor Wish Midand

Harris Will Not Run at Columbia Meet

The Big Six two mile champion Ray Harris injures ankle at Nebraska, will miss Kansas vs Missouri indoor dual at Columbia to rest for the conference indoor meet in Kansas City on March 9. Missouri aims to rebound after Illinois Relay Carnival. Kansas players face injury setbacks but push for a strong showing led by Jones and Jones key events.

Altho Biff Jones Lincoln Huskers Bentley Lincoln Journal Ray Harris University of Kansas Missouri Columbia Harris Nebraska Altho Kansas State Bill Hargiss Kansas City Tigers Iowa State Ed Staybaugh Staybaugh Illinois Kansas Darrell Mathes Lol ‘Schumitzky Jones J. R. Jones Schumitzky Simpson Fred Cross Walter Johnson Richard Crooks Warren Hopkins Joe Ryan Stan Splitter Dick Edwards Bill Greene Bill Reed Fred Eberhardt Kenny Hamilton Denzel Gibbons Glenn Foy Reed Don Thompson Grant Hatfield Edwards Ryan Charles Toberen Foy Hamilton Eberhardt Greene Thompson

Boxing flashbacks mark notable fights and figures

A year ago Lou Ambers stopped Baby Arizmendi after 10 rounds in New York, a bloody fight cut over the eye forcing a stoppage. Three years ago Larry Kelley refused pro offers to coach at Peddie Institute while studying at Princeton. Five years ago Equipoise retired after tendon issues at Santa Anita, rated second to Sun Beau as top money winner.

Associated Press Lou Ambers Baby Arizmendi New York Ball Hall Larry Kelley Peddie Institute Princeton Equipoise

Nebraska Seawolves to Host Kansas Jayhawkers in Dual Meet

Nebraska swimmers meet Kansas Jayhawkers tomorrow at 3 pm in a Big Six dual. Coach Jim Rapert plans to use the same KU sound as in prior meets. Kansas has losses to Kansas State and Washington University, while the varsity-freshman meet is set for next week. Conference meet then heads to Ames March 1–2.

Jim Rapert K. U Jayhawkers Kansas State Washington University of St. Louis Kansas Ames

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