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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1940

Page

6

Tech Triumphs Missouri 21 7 In Orange Bowl Clash

Georgia Tech engineers, led by Johnny Bosch and Christman, topple Missouri 21 to 7 in a battle marked by razzle dazzle and end arounds. Bosch shines as passer and playmaker as Tech outgains and outmaneuvers the Big Six champions.

Georgia Orange Wswami Fla Bill Alexander Georgia Tech Missouri Tech California Roy Riefels Paul Christman

Maryville Hands Emporia Seventh Straight Loss

In Maryville Missouri on January 2 Emporia Kansas Teachers fell 32 to 51 to the Maryville Teachers. Maryville led 22 to 16 at halftime with Full scoring five baskets in ten minutes of the second half and leading all scorers with points. Snow of Emporia added 11.

Maryville Emporia Kan Full Snow

Greet ings and bets wrap New Year sports roundup

New York report covers Lou Nova hospital visit and a kidney ailment after a trip to Arizona. Bowl aircasts draw pace from Red Barber in New Orleans while fans watch Kim brough threaten to charge the end zone. Beacon headlines push Bettina versus Lesnevich in light heavyweight rankings as N B A talk looms in Washington. Crowd stays for bowl broadcasts despite New Year reservations.

New York Lou Nova Arizona Coast Red Barber New Orleans Kimbrough Beacon N. Y Washington Ring Magazine Melio Bettina Gus Lesnevich

Open season for first tens continues in boxing circles

Boxing chatter fills the page as Mike Jacobs reveals draw figures from last year for top heavies including Joe Louis and Tony Galento. Judge Landis inherits 50000 and Earl Mack of the Athletics plans a stronger club next season amid campus recruiting notes. Also mentions a long girl basketball winning streak at Biltmore High in North Carolina.

Mike Jacobs Mike Joe Louis Tony Galento Bob Pastor Billy Conn Henry Armstrong Lou Ambers Lou Nova Melio Bettina al Davis Fred Apostoli Leo Durocher Judge Landis Earl Mack Athletics North Carolina Oklahoma City Biltmore N. C

Tigers Invited to Cotton Bowl in Crimson, N C

An article notes Clemson Tigers were invited to the Cotton Bowl but the welcoming committee began wiring them from Crimson, N C, a misstep noted by Texas observers amid Southwest Conference fervor.

Clemson S. C Tigers Crimson N. C

Editor Is Injured While Sledding in Kansas City

Associated Press sports writer Harold Claassen, six feet seven, fell on a sled ride with his daughter. He sustained a broken collar bone and remains a critic rather than pursuing coaching.

Kansas City Harold Spike) Claassen Associated Press Claassen

Winning Basketball Formation From Oklahoma A and M

A fast breaking blocking setup from Oklahoma A and M used in the Missouri Valley Conference. It starts from a two in three gut with 4 passing to 3, who then feeds 5. 1 sets a screen on 2’s man, 2 drives outside, while 1 slides to the center after the block. If open at point A, 5 passes to 1. if not, 1 blocks 5’s man and 5 swings off for a scoring attempt.

Oklahoma A

Lions Prep for Liberty Memorial Clash With Atchison Redskins

Lawrence high school Lions stage two daily practices as they prepare to meet Atchison high school Redskins at the Liberty Memorial high auditorium tomorrow at 8 15. In a preliminary Lions second team faces Vinland high at 7.

Lawrence High School Lions Lud Fiser Atchison High School Redskins Liberty Memorial High Lion Vinland High Elmer Schaake Schaake George Goehring Junius Penny Lee Garich Pat Green Carl Hird Green Hird Art Law- Tees Rosedale High Roseale

Basketball Results From Associated Press Listing

A compiled score table shows multiple college games with final scores. Notable results include Kentucky 53 over Kansas State 26 and Michigan 44 over Pittsburgh 34 with overtime noted for some matches.

Kentucky Kansas State Wichita Friends Maryville Emporia Kan Cornell Ohio State Utah Chicago Michigan State Loyola Toledo Town California Dartmouth Michigan Pittsburgh den Paul Santa Ciera Minois Butler Tice Bradley Maryland Clemson Arizona Hardin-Simmons

Oregon State College Defeats Hawaii By Wide Margin

Oregon State College beat the University of Hawaii 39 to 6 in a decisive game. The matchup highlighted OSU’s strong defense and scoring run in the opening quarter. Hawaii struggled to advance moves as OSU controlled the field throughout.

Oregon State College U. of Hawaii

Texas Aggies Capture 14 13 Victory Over Tulane in Sugar Bowl

Texas A and M defeated Tulane 14 to 13 as John Alec Kimbrough starred with 152 rushing yards and two scores. The win sparked talk of a post season game with Southern California for Finnish relief funds, though USC officials noted Coast rules on gate sharing and conference approval.

Felix R. McKnight New Orleans Tulane Texas A Southern California Rosebowl Kings Finnish Relief Fund Green Wave Homer Norton Athletic Council Los Angeles Finland Argies John Alec Kimbrough Haskell, Tex Waleman Cotton) Price Kimbrough Herbie Smith University of Southern California Willis QO. Hunter Trojans Texas Aggies Hunter

Kentucky Cagers Crush Kansas State In Easy Win

Kentucky, Southeastern Conference champions, walloped Kansas State 53 to 26 in Lexington. Lee Huber and Mickey Rouse led locking defense as Kentucky built an 82 to 7 halftime edge, while Kansas State managed only five field goals.

Kentucky Kansas State Lexington Kansans Oklahoma Manhattan Lee Huber Mickey Rouse Kansas Staters Blue Grass Wildcats C Subs

Mighty Tennessee Bowl to Trojans

Southern California overwhelmed Tennessee 14 to 0 in the Rose Bowl before a 92 000 crowd. Ambrose Schindler sparked two scoring drives, while Tennessee failed to cross the goal line in 15 straight encounters. Coach Maj. Bob Neyland praised Howard Jones’s squad after the loss.

Pasadena Calif Gibraltar Southern California Tenessee Pittsburgh Washington Tennessee Catego George Trojan Bob Neyland Howard Jones Ambrose Schindler Schindler Fred Newman Volunteer U.S.C Joe Engle

West triumphs in 15th Shrine game mud soaked victory

A 28 to 11 west win over the east marked the 15th Shrine charity football game in Kezar Stadium. A heavy midgame downpour left players caked in mud as Bill Anahu and Kay Eakin connected for a 50 yard score, while George Stirnweiss tied the game for the east before the West pulled away in the final period. Proceeds benefit the Shrine hospital for crippled children.

San Francisco Kezar Stadium Bill Anahu Santa Clara Kay Eakin Arkansas George Stirnweiss North Carolina Ed Buell New York University Shrine Hospital

Clemson's Country Gentlemen Triumph in Cotton Bowl

Clemson beat Boston College 6-3 to claim the Cotton Bowl trophy. Charley Timmons led the offense with 127 rushing yards on 27 carries, while Banks McFadden shared honors with a sophomore. O'Rourke's passing and a key punt return helped set up the field goal by Kukachik.

Dallas Jan Clemson South Carolina Banks McFadden Boston College McFadden Charley Timmons Fighting Tigers Timmons Chunkin Charley O’rourke Swith Alex Kukachik

Midland Salmon and Trout club president cites no fishing time

London January 2 report quotes Ne ville Chamberlain in a New Year greeting from the Midland Salmon and Trout club. He says there is little prospect of finding time for fishing under present conditions.

London Midland Salmon and Trout Club Neville Chamberlain

Milburn teen wins National Junior Tennis title in New Year clash

New York wire reports Bill Amstaedter of Milburn New Jersey defeated Dick Bender of Westfield New Jersey in a five set final yesterday to capture the National Junior Tennis championship. The match opened with Amstaedter losing the first two sets 6-8 and 1-6, then dropping the third 6-8 before rallying to take the fourth 6-4 and the decisive fifth.

New York Bill Amstaedter Milburn N. J Dick Bender Westfield

Christmas Day Family Dinners Across Local Homes

A series of Christmas gatherings highlighted the day with numerous families hosting relatives. Attendees included the Rohe, Waugh, Tadlock, Olmstead, Soward, Roche, Selzer, Durr, Hagerman, Nichols, Vanderventer, Speicher, Armstrong, Bru baker, Jardon, Hadl, Schelack, Chanay, Selzer, and Roche families across Eudora Overland Park Topeka and Lawrence. Martin Rohe Jr. also noted a transfer at the port of entry east of Overland Park.

Martin Rohe Cyril Rohe Charles Waugh Sevier Tadlock Tadlock George Tadlock Missouri Nelson Olmstead Dorothy Charles Soward Clarence George Roche Dan Selzer Dora Leon Durr Durr Eudora Clarence Hagerman Phy Nichols Ray John Alburn Kan Ray Nichols Ray Vanderventer Harry Werts Lorenz Speicher Charles Speicher Julius Speicher Topeka Osgood Armstrong Frank Speicher Lawrence Lester Brubaker John Chanay Henry Selzer Martin Rohe, Jr Entry Overland Park Henry Eva Weeks Joe Newcomb Betty Newcomb Jack Newcomb Kansas City Lulu Smith Albert Jacobson Overeland Park Mary Edith Jo Roche Henry Roche Ed Ferguson Wiliamsburg

Sun Bowl ends in scoreless tie between Arizona State and Catholic

In El Paso on January 2, Arizona State of Tempe and Catholic University battled to a 0–0 tie before 12,000 fans. Both teams, strong on defense, failed to find the winning pass, despite Tempe leading 11 first downs to 4 and 205 yards to 182.

el Paso Tex Arizona State of Tempe Catholic University Southwest Tempe Ripper Pitts Catholic Rocco Pirro

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