Sooners Invade Court Saturday as Big Six Race Nears
The Kansas Sooners head to Lincoln to face Oklahoma in a pivotal Big Six clash that could decide the conference title. Missouri eyes a slip by Nebraska to force a top spot tie, while Kansas matches Kansas State in Manhattan. Bill Johnson and Kenneth Johnson miss practice due to their father's sudden death. no return date set. The 7:30 pm tip here will air on KFEU with intermission updates, and Manhattan's 9:30 pm game also heard on the network.
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Manhattan
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Kenneth Johnson
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KFEU
F. C. Allen
Jayhawker Track Stars Await KCAC Carnival
Kansas track fans await the KCAC meet in Kansas City Missouri where Kansas competes against the Los Angeles AC squad in a mile relay against Missouri. Kansas relay team Tollerton Sickel Stratlow and Jank will run while Missouri entrants include Clark Wilson Alffers E Dunn and BD Deakin. George Simpson of LAAC is a world record sprinter and Kansas captain Joe Klaner will race against him as part of Missouri Valley stars.
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Kansas City
K. A
Missouri Valley
Los Angeles A. G
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas- Oklahoma
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Lawrence
J. A. Reilly
Simpson
Baseball Briefs from Spring Training Across Florida and Beyond
A roundup of spring training notes from 1932, including Lew Fonseca’s cautious outlook with the White Sox in Mineral Wells and Tampa Reds camp enthusiasm under Dan Howley. Rookie contenders could challenge Washington in Biloxi, Jess Haines protects his arm in Bradenton, and Brooklyn’s Max Carey gets a steady hand from new manager Wilbert. Joe McCarthy of the Yankees introduces walking races to spark perspiration and conditioning.
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Wells
Tex
Lew. Fonseca
White Sox
Fonseca
Asl
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Dan Howley
Bradenton
Jess Haines
Cardinals
St. Louis
Haines
St. Petersburg
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
McCarthy
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Independence May Decide Cage Race Tonight
Independence, Kansas Feb 25 The Kansas junior college basketball race may be decided tonight as Independence hosts Ark City in a pivotal game. A win keeps Independence atop the standings. a loss could leave Parsons Sak Olay and Adorade with a shot at the crown while Ark City contends for the title. Also noted Tulsa Oilers 0 Kansas City Pla ters 3 in American Hockey League action.
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Associated Press
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Weight tricks with cork lead feathers and gold
A reader explains weight differences between cork and lead, and between gold and feathers, noting how density, displacement, and different weighing systems affect apparent weights. The piece compares cubic foot weights and unit conversions, inviting further proof by writing to the author.
Big Six Schedule and Standings Update
The Big Six standings show Kansas at 3 losses, Oklahoma and Missouri at 3, Kansas State 5, Iowa State 1, and Nebraska at 4. This week’s games include Missouri at Nebraska in Lincoln on Friday and Kansas at Oklahoma in Lawrence with Missouri at Kansas State in Manhattan on Saturday.
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Kansas State
Iowa State
Nebraska
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Lawrence
Manhattan
KU to Trim Coaching Staff After Resignations
University of Kansas reduces staff by one third with six coaches for next season after resignations of Hinshaw and Bauman and release of Bauman. Larry Mullins resigns to become athletic director at St Benedicts. Dr. F C Allen stays as director and basketball coach. H W Hergiss and M J Getto to handle varsity football. Brutus Hamilton remains track tutor. Roland Logan and Forrest Cox as assistants. Wrestling results from last night noted with several draws and one decision.
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S. CG
Hinshaw
Leon Bauman
St. Benedict’s College
Bauman
F C. Allen
H.W. Hergiss
M. J. Getto
Brutus Hamilton
Roland Logan
Forrest Cox
K. U
Larry Mullins
St. Benedict’s
Baman
Complex Games Golf and Baseball
A comparison of psychology in golf and baseball shows players adapt to noise and focus cues differently. Baseball players accustomed to crowds may struggle on the green, while golfers can become equally intense under pressure. Pa Stribling instructs his son to fight hard in the 10 round matchup with Ernie Schaaf at Chicago Stadium.
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Chicago
Stribling
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Chicago Stadium
Charitable basketball clash touted between Jayhawkers and Gorillas
Pittsburg leaders plan a charity game pairing Kansas University and Pittsburg Gorillas to raise funds with Gov Woodring's approval. Dr G W Weede estimates 1000 to 1500 dollars could be raised as K U may send buses to Topeka and Hays for the event.
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Basketball results from the Associated Press list games
Harvard defeated Brown 32 to 12 while Carnegie Tech beat Princeton 30 to 13 and Western Reserve won 45 to 39 over Pittsburgh. Dartmouth outscored Williams 22 to 15, Yale edged Drake 26 to 3, Chadron Nebraska beat Teachers College Port Hays State 32 to 28, and Oklahoma Aggies topped Oklahoma 33 to 31.
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Brown
Carnegie Tech
Frinceton
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Wenneylvania
Dartmouth
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Yale
Orate
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Neb
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Bethel
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Central
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Texas
Rice
Wrestler Washburn bailed on assault charge in Boston Garden
Boston Feb 25 AP Jack Washburn Los Angeles wrestler was held in 10000 bail today on charges of assault and battery on Referee Bert Potts of Philadelphia whom he tossed from the Boston Garden ring during a bout last night. Washburn arrested on complaint by Dick Dunn Boston Garden manager Virgil Bruce elected captain of next year's Southwestern College basketball team at Winfield banquet Pete Cawthon Texas Tech coach also teaches boxing and wrestling
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Jack Washburn
Los Angeles
Bert Potts
Philadelphia
Boston Garden
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Dick Dunn
Bruce
Winfield
Kan
Virgil Bruce
Southwestern College
Bill Martin
Haskell Indians to Host K C A C Tonight in Gym
The Haskell Indians meet the strong Kansas City A C team tonight at 7:45 in the Indian gym. The Blue Diamonds seek another road win to prove their famed basketball prowess while Haskell aims to extend its home winning streak. Referee Quisley, Bir Six official, will oversee the clash with fifty cent admission.
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Lawrence
Rub’ Thomson
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Siue Diamonds
Strong Haskell
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Indians
Weller
Quisley
Bir
Call for Meeting of Track Board in Kansas City
Liston calls directors of the Missouri and Kansas track and field meet to meet February 27 at the K G A C in Kansas City. Members include A L Briges, Dr Garfield Weede, and Abe Stuber. With Missouri conference meets discontinued this season, a new policy for competitor eligibility and meet location among Pittsboro, Kansas City Mo, Springfield, Wichita, and Topeka is to be decided.
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Kansas City
Springfield
Wichita
Topeka
Church Cage League Opens Tonight at Friends Gym
The city church basketball league begins its season tonight at Friends Gymnasium, 1044 Delaware. Two games scheduled with a 7 pm start. referees are Joe Ulm. Openers feature Lawrence high school coach against The Lutheran and First Methodist, followed by Plymouth Congregational versus Friends. No admission charge.
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Delaware
Joe Ulm
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Plymouth Congregational
Friends Fives
Shamrocks Visit Pla-Mors in Crucial Kansas City Showdown
Chicago Shamrocks travel to Kansas City to face Pla-Mors in a decisive late season clash after matching the league leaders in a recent tight win. Tulsa tests prior to the matchup, as USC track records underscore a Trojan hold on multiple marks.
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Kansas City
Chicago Shamrocks
Shamrocks
Washburn Hosts Pittsburg Gorillas In Conference Tilt
Topeka Feb 25 Washburn Ichabods set to face Pittsburg Gorillas led by conference top scorer Ernie Schmidt. Washburn seeks a third straight title and has won key games improving on both ends. Coach Gardner works in scrimmage and new plays to counter Schmidt while Deschner Dowd Burger Boyd Emrich form a strong lineup.
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Topeka
Kan
Pittsburg
Gorillas
Ernie Schinwidt
Washburn Ichabods
Gardner Men
Washburn
Wichita
Southwestern
George Gardner
Schmidt
Cant
Leo Burger
Bob Boyd
Harry Dowd
Dan Emrich
Evin Deschner
Deschner
Dowd
Burger
Boyd
Emrich
Local Sports and Community Notes From Emporia Area
Fort Hays State defeated Emporia College 32 to 28 in a late rally to stay in the Central conference title race. The snippet also covers upcoming games among Kansas junior college teams and a lengthy roll call of social visits, quilting clubs, and neighborhood moves around Brackett, Kan. The community calendar references Coffeyville, Fort Scott, Parsons, Arkansas City, and El Dorado with parings of local figures and events, including school activities and club gatherings.
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Associated Press
Pet
Independence
Parsons
tSy
Arkansas City
el Dorado
Kansas City
Fort
W F MS March Meeting at Wel come schoolhouse
The March meeting of the W. F. M. S. will be hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Haughn near Welcome school house on Wednesday afternoon March 2. End Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Howard attended the funeral of Mrs. George Miller of Franklin Neb at Washington Creek church Sunday afternoon. Clyde Edwards and family visited Estel Moore and children in Independence Sunday evening. Miss Carlotta Brown of Kansas Silly visited from Saturday to Monday with Elsie and Ted Brown. Mrs. Seele visited there Sunday evening. Mrs. Homer Brownlee visited at fewer Wells home Wednesday.
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J. R Topping
Lawrence
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Mae Uniger
Shipman Carter
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Cecil Button
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Houk
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W. S. Martin
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Floyd Scheilhorn
Haworth Farm
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R. Love
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Thelma. Robinson
Kansas University
Bradshaw
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C. E. ‘Stanwix
Bie Springs
Fred Bahnmaier
E. M. Bahnmaier
Milton Slusser
Kanwaka Hall
Buster
Betty Osborn
W.A. Slusser
Roy Deskin
Brawley Place
Will Bidinger
Deskin Place
Floyd Schellhomm
Topeka
Mary Goffman
Eleanor Jean Stanwix
Deskin
Geo. Hank
Harry Unger
Ted Buchiem
Chas
W. R. Haughn
Welcome School House
End Howard
Chester Howard
George Miller
Franklin, Neb
Washington Creek Church
Clyde Edwards
Estel Moore
Independence
Carlotta Brown
Kansas
Elsie
Ted Brown
Seele
Homer Brownlee
Valentine party delights district mothers and children
Mrs. Argel Cochran and pupils hosted a Valentine party Friday afternoon with games to spell valentins. Mrs. Chas Coffman won a prize and enjoyed cakes and ice. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Girvin and Virginia of Topeka, plus other local residents. numerous family visits and dinners are noted, with several trips to Kansas City and references to local households in Lecompton and nearby towns.
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Valentins
Chas. Coffman
Cochran
L. B. Girvin
Virginia
Topeka
Mae Bahnmaier
Georgie
Fred Peskin
Spring Hill
Shipman Carter
Marilyn Mae
Rodger
Mac Bahnmaier
Muz
T. R. Wiggins
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