Lions Defeat Wyandotte Bulldogs In Low-Scoring Clash
Lawrence Lions upset Wyandotte 29 to 14 on the Bulldogs home court, holding the favored team to under 30 points as Elmer Schaake’s defense stifled a 21 game win streak. Lions led early with 2 free throws and matched a rare scoring effort against the state champions.
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Wes Fry Accepts Northwestern Assistant Coach Post
Evanston Ill Feb 24 Wes Fry resigned as Kansas State football coach and was named Northwestern University assistant coach. Fry a former Iowa standout 1924 25 28 returns to the Big Ten and joins head coach Burt Ingwersen Waldorf's staff to focus on backfield candidates beginning spring practice in April.
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Big Ten
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Southern California
Burt Ingwersen
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Tug) Wilson
Adams to name Kansas State college assistants soon
Manhattan Kansas February 24. John Harold Hobbs Adams new football coach at Kansas State college expects to name his assistants shortly and begin spring practice. After a Manhattan businessmen smoker Adams said he will likely choose an assistant by Monday. He noted he is not fully familiar with local material but believes the team will be competitive in a strong conference. He pledged a team to be proud of win or lose.
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John Harold (Hobbs) Adams
Kansas State College
Adams
Kansas State
All Star Fish Fry of News and Tidbits
Roundup of sports notes from New York dated February 24 reports John Hay Whitney’s Calory not in Derby prep for Preakness Belmont. Long Island’s baseball program choosing spring football. Frankie Strafaci to rest before Pinehurst April title defense. Clemson coach Randy Hinson says 24 games and new uniforms but no players. Giants war reporters report Winter Haven drought. Hal Mirsky buys six tickets after Al Davis incident. Joey Farraro, eight, Cliffside Park, youngest and lightest entrant at Detroit event 54 pounds.
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Scoonarade
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Preakness
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Clemson
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al Davis
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Barred Referee Barney Ross Plans Illinois Refereeing
Lynn C. Doyle reports from Philadelphia that Barney Ross is licensed to referee in Illinois though his combat career once lacked restraint. The column notes mutual betting at Miami tracks, Dodgers training camp plans by MacPhail near the Ball Park, and various boxing manager moves including Ernie Collins and Lou Ambers scenarios.
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Philadelphia Evening
Barney Ross
Illinois
Altho
Miami
Larry. MacPhail
Dodgers
Pinkie George
Ernie Collins
Sam Pian
Chicago
Lou Ambers
Davey Day
Ambers
Tippy Larkin
Lew Jenkins
Heston Daniels
Louisiana State
Indians Sign Speedy Rush as Sprint Coach in Florida
The Cleveland Indians have hired Speedy Rush to provide sprinting instruction for players in Florida. Rush will work with the team’s roster to improve speed and conditioning ahead of upcoming spring play.
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McCarthy Predicts Yankees Victory February 22
Joe McCarthy declares the Yankees will win, making the pick official on February 22. The statement signals confidence in New York's title chances as the season approaches.
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Yanks
Kildare Girls Basketball Team Streaks in High School Record
The Kildare high school girls basketball team, with 182 wins in 190 games and 16 tournament titles, rides a long win streak. Star Mary Dotson has 750 points in under 30 games, including 69 in one game and 62 in the next. The school also boasts an undefeated football season.
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Huskers Seek Win in Cage Clash With Kansas
Nebraska basketball team aims to upset Kansas and improve a two win seven defeat Big Six mark. A victory would lift Nebraska from fifth to fourth place while Kansas chases league leading Missouri with a 5 1 record. The Huskers travel from Lincoln for tonight's game and face a crucial stretch including a March 1 showdown with Missouri.
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Harper In The Lead In New Orleans Open Upset
In New Orleans the Portsmouth Virginian Chandler Harper shot 32 35 67 to tie the course record and lead after the first round of the $10,000 New Orleans Open. He outplayed Ben Hogan who settled for second with 68 while Tony Longo followed at 69 as seventeen players matched or beat par in windy conditions.
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Baker University Tops Rockhurst 50 40 in Cage Clash
Baker University defeated Rockhurst College 50 to 40 in Baldwin Kansas on February 24. The Methodists led 24 to 17 at halftime and stayed ahead through the second half securing the win.
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Emil Liston Begins Indoor Preparations for 1940 Wildcats
Emil S. Liston former Baker hurler and longtime Wildcat coach has begun organizing his 1940 baseball squad. He seeks pitchers and catchers with Leon Michael of Kansas City as the lone moundman available, while others like Bill Scruby and Quincy Seymour show potential. Training will be indoors at first, then move to Cavaness field when weather allows. Hodges Gardner and Leavenworth’s Lee Douglas are also in line for first string roles.
Southwestern College Stops Wichita Shockers In Tight Contest
Southwestern College routed Wichita Shockers 50 to 27 at Winfield boosting the Builders into a first place tie with Hays and Pittsburg. Tucker and McCoy led with 12 points each as Southwestern built a 23-8 lead in the first half and extended it in the second half.
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Hays
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Tucker
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Elks Bowling Scores Highs and Names
High men Griffith 530 Rumsey 548 VMertz 270 242 270 Asher 246 276. High team Mertz 684 Asher 270s. Local bowling totals show top scores and players with listed figures despite OCR garble.
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Vmertz
Eudora Wins Little Six Crown in Narrow Victory over Baldwin
Eudora High School captured the Little Six basketball title by defeating Baldwin 25 to 19 at Eudora. Despite trailing most of the game and missing star Warren Warmker until late, Eudora rallied 13 to 2 in the final period to seal the championship.
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Warren Warmker
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Emporia State Teachers Upsets Fort Hays in Close Bout
Emporia State Teachers College Hornets beat Fort Hays State 38-36 in a Central Conference clash. Hays led 22-17 at halftime, but Emporia rallied late with Caywood's long shot giving the visitors the lead as Fort Hays could only play keep away in the final minutes.
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Fort’ Hays State College
Pittsburg State
Hays
Caywood
College basketball scores and results across teams
A long list of college and high school basketball scores from multiple regions. Notable line items include California 48 over UCLA 26 and Stanford 46 over Southern California 45, with numerous other outcomes across conferences and districts.
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U.C.L.A
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Southern California
Louisiana State
Tulane
Arizona
New Mexico
Alabama
Mississippi
Oregon
Oregon State
Colorado
Utah State
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Gonzaga
Wyoming
Denver
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Utal
Colorado Mines
Western State
North Dakota
North Dakota State
Drake Defeats Washburn in Valley Conference Game
Drake University defeated Washburn College 46-31 in a Missouri Valley contest. Washburn trailed 15-26 at halftime and fell further behind in the second half. Swan led Drake with 15 points while Emmett topped Washburn with 7.
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Lawrence Lions in district tournament play at Olathe
The Lawrence high school Lions head to district basketball action at Olathe facing two teams that defeated them this season, with several Eastern Kansas conference schools and other squads listed for the tournament across Osage City and area sites.
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Rosedale
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Missouri Kansas Indoor Track Records Compilation
Indoor meet record list shows top marks from Missouri and Kansas in 1938 and 1939. Named performances include Foy, Masoner, White, Berg, Maxwell, Iklann, Munski, Burns, Fried land, Schumitzky, Cox, Bird, and others across sprints, hurdles, distance, relays, and field events with times, distances, and dates.
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Ottawa Retains Lead in Kansas Conference Basketball
Ottawa University held the edge in the Kansas conference with a 40 to 38 victory over Bethany after accuracy at the free throw line. Ottawa led 22 to 18 at the half and can seal the title by winning its final two games, or tie Wesleyan with one more win.
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Sterling Beats Chilocco In Non Conference Basketball Game
Sterling college defeated the Chilocco Indians 58 to 32 in a non conference college basketball game played in Arkansas City Kansas on February 24. The event featured Sterling dominating both ends of the court with a steady second half surge.
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Ambers Beats Davis In Lightweight Title Bout
New York crowds pack Madison Square Garden as Tou Ambers defeats Davis in a 10 round mismatch by unanimous decision. Ambers outboxed the favored challenger with superior ring craft while both fighters weighed in at 138 1/2 and 146 pounds respectively. A total gate of 66 749 dollars was reported with 29 586 spectators.
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Vintage race and golf headlines from early racing and golf notes
A look back at sports highlights from the era including Herbert M. Wolff's Technician winning 26000 at Hialeah with Valitant second and Day Off third. Three years ago Nathan Mann defeated Gunnar Barlund in a NY split decision. Five years ago Walter Hagen won 3000 at the Gasparilla open marking his first win in two years.
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Trojans Fall Again as Ottawa Beats Topeka 34 32
Topeka Trojans suffered a fourth straight conference defeat losing 34 to 32 to Ottawa Cyclones in Ottawa. They face Emporia Spartans in Toreka tonight with a win possibly tying Lawrence Lions for first. Lawrence and Emporia have only lost to each other in conference play.
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