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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

Page

13

Lions To Tangle With Ottawa Quintet In February Tilt

Lawrence Lions host Ottawa in a Northeast Kansas League game at L. M. H. S. Gym. Coach Chalmer Woodard’s squad seeks a spark to climb standings after a four game skid, with top Ottawa scorers Bob McGhee and Willie Barnes key rivals. Prelim at 6:45 followed by 8:15 tip in a tight race for fourth place.

Lawrence Kansas Ottawa Chalmer E. Woodard Lawrence Lions Lions Cyclonex Leavenworth Parsons Atchison Shawnee Wyandotte Keith Oliver Cyclones Ottawans Bob McGhee Willie Barnes Eugene Cook Ellis Jenkins Ralph Ninemire Mayed Shawnee Mission Liane Ted Bill Mitchell Jim Prary Indians Orval Craig John Simons Simons Craig Coah Woodard Woodard Merle Hodges Wayman Wilburn Mel Johnson Ro Cox Jack Wolfe Fulham

Basketball Scores and Baseball Comeback News

Basketball scores list college and junior college results including Army over Colgate 50 to 8, Princeton 43, Villanova 0, Hawaii 3, Mississippi 61, Alabama 52, Georgia Tech 61, Auburn 53, Pitt 53, Detroit 61, Culver Stockton 71 with other drubbings. Scoring leaders by conference show names such as Anderson, Bethany. Loganbill, Bethel. Schroeder, Bethel. Carlson, Bethany. Blickenstaff, McPherson. Schroeder appears again. Mickey Cochrane returns to baseball after 12 years away, joining Connie Mack rookie school and to coach with the Athletics starting March 1 after Navy duty.

College Army Colgate Princeton Yate Pearservantt Villanova Hawaii Mississippi Georgia Tech Auburn Toledo Bowling Green Emporia Pittsburg Detroit Warne Mich Quincy Culver Stockton I ‘ Garnenene College Little Rock J.C Wyandotte K&rcas Ouawa Anderson Bethany Pounds Weslerag Loganbill Bethel Sterns Sakeriffe Wesleyan Blickenstaff McPherson & Anderson Lexan Schroeder Bethel Carlson Bethany West Palm Beach Fls Mickey Cochrane Cochrane Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Esterday Anl Athletics

High School Tournament Play at L M H S Gym

Two games highlighted the H S basketball league tournament at L M H S gym. The text also notes injuries and a variety of distant sports milestones, including a knee surgery at Kansas and several historic achievements across different years and venues.

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Kansas Aggie High Jumper Sets New Conference Mark

Lincoln Nebraska February 28 CP The University of Nebraska defeated Kansas State 64-40 in an indoor track meet where Virgil Severns of E-State jumped 6 feet 5/8 inches to break the meet record and top the Big Seven mark. Nebraska's mile relay set a 3 29.4 meet record as the Huskers pulled ahead after a tight duel with Kansas.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Kansas State Virgil Severns E-State Monte Kinder Nebraska Severns Tom Scofield Kansas Cornhuskers Wildcats Huskers

Tournament at Perry Class B Competition Opens Wednesday

Yerry Feb 23 The four day Class B tournament at Perry opens next Wednesday with tough pairings. Valley Falls Oskaloosa and Tonganoxie have strong records winning 43 and losing eight. Games start 7 30 with two tilts nightly. Oskaloosa vs Washburn Rural Perry vs Lecompton Wednesday. Tonganoxie vs McLouth Valley Falls vs University High of Lawrence Thursday.

Yerry Tate Valley Falls Oskaloosa Tenganoxie Washburn’ Royal Perry Pisye Lecompton Tongantoxie McLouth Valley Falls University High of Lawrence

Emporia State rallies past Pittsburg Gorillas in title chase

Pittsburg Kan Feb 23 Emporia State continues the drive for the basketball crown with a 59 to 32 victory over Pittsburg Gorillas. Emporia State, champion the last three years, remains in contention behind the leaders as the race tightens.

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Dillard Faces Rugged Opponent in 60 Yard Dash

Dillard, standout sprinter, will compete in both the 60 yard dash and hurdles at the K of C games in Cincinnati next week. He faces Andy Stanfield of Seton Hall in the 60 yard dash, a match billed as one of the fleetest sprint showdowns of the time.

Dillard New York California Harrison Dillard K. of C the Garden Andy Stanfield Sefton Hall

Irish maturity and rising stars spark pro club chatter

The piece notes 32 year old players and expected longevity, praising Sid Gordos and Eddie Brannick’s farewell remarks. It mentions Bill Spivey of Kentucky as a rising national tournament sensation and weighs the Red Sox’s aging concerns against data on manager Meherthy’s athletes.

Beeston Braves Eddie Brannick New York Giants Sid Gordos Eddie Sid Mathewsons Hubbels Otts Blue Grass Bill Spivey Kentucky Critica Boston Red Sox Arthy

Dean Smith to Speak at Ridgewood New Jersey Alumni Meeting

Dean Smith will visit New York City and New Jersey to address alumni events this week. The trip includes meetings with faculty, a lecture in Ridgewood, and remarks at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Sharpe.

Aggie Bid Recalked A and M Withdraws Big Seven Bid

Oklahoma A and M withdrew its application for Big Seven membership after earlier consideration. A V athletic director Henry P Iba said the conference had refused the bid last May and left the file for possible future reference. Iba noted the school met many requirements but that any future move should come from the conference. Oklahoma A and M remains in the Missouri Valley Conference.

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