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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

6

Kansas Buries Oklahoma In Opening Big Six Clash 46 to 24

Ralph Miller led Kansas with 13 points as Kansas overwhelmed Oklahoma 46 24 in the opening Big Six game. Jim McNatt was held to one basket while Bob Allen and coach Bruce Drake praised the Jayhawks. Missouri and Oklahoma had dominated last season before Kansas’ strong showing.

F. C. Allen University of Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Jayhawkers Sooners Bruce Drake Kansas Oners Jimmy McNatt Bobby Allen K. U O. U Marvin Mesch Mesch Herb Scheffler McNatt

Kansas Defeats Oklahoma In Stout Defense And Free Throws

The Jayhawkers edge the Sooners as Kansas leads 34 to 16 by three quarters and seals victory with accurate free throws. Dick Harp and Johnny Kline pull rebounds while Harp scores eight points. Ebling, Miller, Zollner, and Schetter contribute for Kansas in a hard fought game before about 3,000 fans.

Baye Jed Oklahoma Ford Miller Jayhawkers Don Ebling Scheffler K. U Sooners O. U Ebling Mesch Mat Zollner Schetter Allen Hogben Hunter Sands Reid Johnson Kansas Kansans Dick Harp Johnny Kline Harp Dr. Allen Bruce Voran Bruce Reid Tohnson F Allen Voran Arnold Kline Gert McNatt Gert McNatt, i=bteenpigneapespeatenaneklinens Carlile, ford, ¢ Speezle Bentley Zoliner Bollinger Ces Miller Allen Oklahomia Cantile Roop

Jayhawks to Meet Loyola in Chicago Coliseum Double Bill

Kansas United States Jayhawks travel to Chicago to face Loyola University of Chicago Ramblers on a two game bill with Kansas State and DePaul also meeting at the Coliseum. Coach F C Allen leads a 10 man KU squad including Ralph Miller and Dick Harp. Loyola coached by Leonard Sachs brings a noted program with 34 straight wins historic runs and a 1929 national intercollegiate title background.

Loyola University of Chicago University of Kansas Jayhawkers Chicago Ramblers Kansas State DePaul F. C. Allen Kansas K. U Allen Dean Nesmith Santa Fe Streamliner Ralph Miller Bill Hogben Bruce Reid Bob Johnson Bob Allen T. P. Hunter Don Ebling Bruce Voran John Kline Dick Harp Loyola Leonard D. Sachs Loyola _ Loyola Loyola Loyola Loyola Loyola Loyola Arkansas State Bedbene Rambler Madison Square Garden Long Island University

Washburn tops Washington U in Valley opener

Washburn defeated Washington University 47 to 37 in its Missouri Valley Conference opener. Drake then beat St. Louis 47 to 29 in the same doubleheader. Ichabods guard Ed Amsbaugh led Washburn with 12 points as the visitors led at halftime and held on.

St. Louis Jan Washburn Washington University Drake Ed Amsbaugh Ichabods Hid

Faurot Receives Contract Offer to Stay With Missouri

St Louis Jan 6 Don Faurot MU coach received a new contract offer after university board rehired him. Terms remain secret until he accepts. Faurot, paid 6500 last year, indicated he would sign if no better offers arise and said he wants to remain a Missouri boy in Columbia.

St. Louis Don Faurot University of Missouri University Board of Curators Don Faurot Tigers Athletic Department Missouri Columbia

Cunningham to Appear in New York Track Opener

The indoor track season opens at the Columbus Council, K of C meet in the 13th regiment armory Brooklyn with stars like Glenn Cunningham facing Gene Venzke and Long John Woodruff. Don Lash leads the two mile, Luigi Beccali challenges, and sprinters including Herb Thompson Bob Rodenkircher Eulace Peacock and Thomas Flagg compete alongside Leslie MacMitchell Johnny Quigley and Jim Kehoe.

New York Columbus Council K. of C 13Th Regiment Armory Brooklyn Glenn Cunningham Gene Venzke Long John Woodruff Indiana Don Lash Luigi Beccali Italy Herb Thompson Bob, Rodenkircher Eulace Peacock Thomas Flagg Leslie MacMitchell New York University Johnny Quigley Manhattan Jim Kehoe Maryland

World record highlights and historic sports milestones

AP recaps key past marks and results including Wesley Wallace 1 04 4 for 500 meters at Fordham a Knights of Columbus meet win by Glenn Cunningham in the 400 meters three years back Fred Perry’s pro tennis debut beating Ellsworth Vines in New York five years ago the Rangers loss to the Americans after a long unbeaten streak.

Wesley Wallace Fordham Glenn Cunningham Knights of Columbus Fred Perry Ellsworth Vines New York New York Rangers

Winning Basketball: Missouri Method on Rebound Work

Missouri drills focus on aggressive follow up after misses. Guard No. 5 passes to Forward No. 1 then screens for No. 1 as No. 2 sets up post players in the foul circle and pivot man returns to No. 1. All three Tigers converge for quick rebounds and putbacks.

Missouri Tigers

Pro Grid Game in Strides Forward

The National Football League in Columbus announces a stronger push for the 1940 season aimed at boosting attendance beyond 1.5 million for 55 games and a playoff final between eastern and western division winners. The league notes 1939 set attendance records and highlights players like Dave O'Brien and Don Hutson who set multiple records.

Carl L. Storck Nationa Football League Columbus National Football League Washington Philadelphia Brooklyn Cleveland Milwaukee Green Bay New York Giants Bears Dave O’brien Texas Christian Don Hutson O’brien Hutson New York Ward Cuff Parker Hall Sammy Baugh

Lawrence Basketeers to Rosedale This Evening

The Lawrence high school Lions meet the Rosedale Wildcats in a non-conference basketball game at 8 p.m. Elmer Schaake reshapes the lineup with Billy Weber and Curtis Hinshaw as forwards, Lee Garich at center, and Carl Hird with Pat Green as guards. George Goehring returns from a sore ankle but will see guard duty.

Lawrence High School Lions Rosedale Wildcats Rosedale Elmer Schaake Billy Weber Curtis Hinshaw Lee Garich Carl, Hird Pat Green George Goehring Wilbur Fry Bill Coulter Rudy Rauh James Crone Lawrence Steam

Sports Roundup Hints at Coaching Moves and Boxing Talks

A roundup notes Francis Schmidt linked to Stanford, Clark Shaughnessy eyed for Ohio State, and comments on team composition by Rodney Ross. Mentions Challedon training, Lew Raymond and a featherweight title bid, Moran and Mack jockeying for roles, Helen Hicks Harb on Long Island, and Bill Terry trading for Buddy Hassett. Also Tom Sweeney’s Loyola caution and Nathan Moog’s Orange Bowl success.

Challedon Columbia S. C Hialhead Lew Raymond New Orleans Joey Archibald Jimmy Perrin Moran Mack Reds Helen Hicks Harb Seawane Long Island Bill Terry Slick Castleman Buddy Hassett

Rumor Finds Agent in Higher Salary Brackets

Rumor centers on a four letter named agent who travels in high salary ranges and is linked to baseball labor disputes, with implications of a slave-like status. Judge Landis may free the figure as the case unfolds.

Rumor Landis

Baker Wildcats Stumble Versus Bethany Swedes 87 33 in Boxing Day Night

Baker University Wildcats fell 87 33 to Bethany Swedes at Baldwin after a slow first half. Baker trailed 19 8 at intermission before a late push. Tildberg hit a setup shot in the final minutes. Hersh and Norburg each totaled 12 for their teams. Friends University beat Rockhurst 46 33 in Wichita with Mike Taylor racking 13 points.

Baker University Wildcats Bethany Hersh Baker Norburg Friends Rockhurst Wichita Mike Taylor Friends University Rockhurst College of Kansas City Quakers Taylor

Haskell Jaco Quintet Defeated by Highland

The Haskell Indian College team was shut out in the third period as Highland junior college rallied to win 87 to 26 at Highland. Whitehorn led Haskell with 14 points, and the Indians face Fola JC next Friday before traveling to Wentworth Military Academy the following night.

Haskell Highland Junior College Highland Whitehorn Fola Junior College Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Ralph Conger

Basketball Results From Various Colleges and Cities

A dense round of college and high school basketball scores listed by region and school. Notables include Kansas over Oklahoma 46 to 26 and Missouri over Colorado State Teachers 56 to 34, with numerous other pairings across Missouri, Colorado, California, and Oklahoma.

Byther Associated Press Kansas Oklahoma Missouri Colorado State Greeley Drake St. Louis U Washburn Washington St. Louis Maryville William Jewell Bethany Kan Baker Grinnell Monmouth Missouri Valley Culver-Stockton Denver Montana Eastern Washington College Texas Tech New Mexico Washington State San Francisco State Nevada Sam Houston Howard Payne Aiece Texas State Abilene Christiethen F. Austin Henderson Ark State South Dakota North Dakota Fasteena Okla Northeastern Soutenatert Oklahoma City Northwestern Oklia Central Dot South Dakota State Morningside Chattanooga Mercer High School Kansas City Topeka Winfield Eldorado Wyandotte Emporia Weodesha Yates Center Eureka Garnett Newton Wichita North Cofferville Independence Russell Wilson Ellis Quinter Hays High Wakeeney Pratt Stafford Sterling Hoisington Ellinwood Hutchinson Arkansas City Chanute Garden City Bidorade

Eudora Cagers Beat Tonganoxie For Little Six Win

The Eudora boys basketball team defeated Tonganoxie 47 to 30 in a Little Six contest at Tonganoxie. The Eudora seconds won 13 to 11. Next week Eudora hosts Vinland and Wellsville in non conference and league games. Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett plans retirement after 19 seasons with the club.

Eudora Tonganoxie Vinland Wellsville Gabby Hartnett Gabby Hartnett Cubs al Todd Brooklyn Cub

Cubs Sign Young Catchers McCullough And Collins

Chicago reports two promising backstops Clyde McCullough and Bob Collins have signed with the Cubs and await a chance to join the major league receiving corps. McCullough returned to Nashville to sign, while Collins mailed in his signed papers from Pittsburgh. Collins played last season with the Cubs farm team in Los Angeles.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Clyde McCullough Bob Collins McCullough Kansas City Nashville,Tenn Collins Pittsburgh Cub Los Angeles Cubs

Missouri Tigers Halt 3-Game Slide With 53–34 Win

Missouri broke a three game skid and extended its home winning streak to ten by defeating Colorado State Teachers of Greeley 53 to 34. Blaine Currence led with 11 points as the Tigers controlled play from the start, leading 28 to 12 at halftime.

M. U Columbia Missouri Colorado State Teachers of Greeley Tigers Blaine Currence

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