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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1938
Page
5
Oklahoma’s fast striking cagers edged Kansas 49 46 in a frantic Big Six opener. McNatt led Sooners with key late scores as Kansas foul trouble and substitutions hampered the Jayhawks late rally. Sullivan and Ebling starred for Kansas with multiple buckets and free throws as Pralle led KU scoring.
In a noted natural oddity the Aweto caterpillar becomes a six to eight inch plant after growth. Fungus spores bind to its head and form a plant with a root shaped like the animal, repeating via spore spread to other aweto caterpillars.
Lawrence High School Lions edged the Ottawa Cyclones 21 to 12 in the Eastern Kansas conference opener. Lawrence trailed 12 to 11 at halftime behind a tight defense that held Ottawa scoreless through the final half. Ralph Houk and Don Palmateer led scoring with free throws and long shots while John Krump and Lowen contributed key baskets. In other games, Topeka defeated Manhattan 23 to 10 and Emporia won 19 to 17 in overtime over Parsons. The Lions host Hickman High of Columbia next Friday.
Mildred Burke of Kansas City defeated Babe Gordon of Chicago in the first women s mudbath wrestling match promoted by Carl A Singleton. The 15 minute bout featured mud slinging and hair rubbing as Burke won by a body press. Burke called it fun and noted the mud eye irritation as the only downside.
AP reports boxing results across cities including New York Chicago Dallas and Hollywood with wins by Freddie Apostolf Fritzie Zivic Jack Musto Jack Roper Tiger Jack Fox and Irish Mickey McAvoy among others. The card includes multiple outpoints knockouts and one non title bout in Chicago.
The 1935 fresh alumni beat the veterans 49 to 38 in a spirited game. Stars Ray Noble Mitt Allen Francis Kappelman and Fred Pralle opened with a 10 to 2 lead before the fresh squad asserted themselves. Engleman and Ralph Miller guided the veterans as the score tightened to 18 all and the seniors held firm when chances arose.
Texans at Stephenville report Tarleton College basketball team won their season opener 28 to 20 over Angleo Junior College. The win marks their 79th straight victory.
A late night college basketball tilt in Wichita between Sterling and Friends University features a halftime lead by the Quakers by a single point.
A bustling round of sports notes from Eddie Briezt covers Jeffrays Escobar in Puerto Rico, Dodger GM rumors about Larry McPhail, Joe Louis in town, bowl bonuses for Thomas and Allison, Mc Smith ill in Chicago, Henry Armstrong and Enrico Venusti, Joe DiMaggio salary talks, Hippo fights winners, Rex Enright and Frank Patrick at South Carolina, Tony Galento in Orange New Jersey, and early indoor record chatter at Madison Square Garden along with the K of C games and Notre Dame Rockne crossovers. It notes a 1938 NC State Detroit U football agreement and other assorted gossip.
Maryville High School defeated Pittsburg 27 to 20 in a tight game last night. Hackett, the guard, stood out with scoring all through the second half after a brief tie.
Washington University Ichabods lose 37 to 34 to St Louis University in a Missouri Valley contest. Washington trailed 16 to 11 at halftime as Charles Gilles and Jim Mackey led both teams with five field goals and two free throws each.
New York January 8 the American Olympic association executive committee weighs a 400000 funding plan to cover all 1940 Tokyo expenses. Brundage notes groundwork by AAU and colleges. Japan has 1500000 yen offered, but US rejects transport subsidies and sports will finance participation.
Eudora high school wins its Kaw Valley league game over Bonner Springs 38 to 24 at Eudora. Mathia scores 13 points on six field goals and a foul shot to lead Eudora, which held a 19 to 4 halftime edge. Bonner’s Watkins and Grett lead visitors with several baskets as the game ends with Eudora set to visit DeSoto next Tuesday.
Nashville report on Jim Turner, 31, Boston Bees rookie with 20 wins in his debut, pondering the so called second year jinx. He says conditioning is not the issue and explains how one bad pitch can cost a game. He notes he is at playing weight and his legs are in good condition.
The Lawrence junior high basketball team fell to Leavenworth juniors 15 to 9 yesterday afternoon here. Lawrence outplayed the visitors but failed to convert shots.
Wrestlers Danno O Mahoney and Felix Miquet drew in New Jersey while Gino Garibaldi and Rebel Bob Russell won their bouts in other cities. Ottawa university staged a late rally to beat McPherson 43 35 in a Kansas conference basketball game as Morgan Brenton and Miller propelled the scoring spree.
St. Benedict's College Ravens upset Wichita university 45 to 44 in a close contest at Wichita. The Ravens erased a 25-12 halftime deficit with a strong second half rally for the win.
Fred Apostoli 160 pounds battered Freddie Steele in New York's Garden winning by ninth round stoppage after a brutal exchange that left Steele largely unable to continue. Referee stopped the bout after Steele showed signs of recovery, leaving Apostoli to claim only the California title in the wake of the decisive eighth and ninth round assault.
New York Jan 8 Cunningham the favorite in the 800 meters at the Knights of Columbus indoor meet at Brooklyn's 18th regiment armory. He faces Gene Venzke Lou Burns Howard Borck while Don Lash and Archie San Romani challenge in the 3000 meters with Joe McCluskey among the field.
A compiled slate shows multiple college matches with scores including Oklahoma 49 Kansas 45 and Southern California 48 UCLA 31. Other pairings feature Washington State 33 Oregon 54 Missouri 35 and Texas A&M 32 Arkansas 45. High school results cover Chanute 35 Frontenac 37 and Pittsburg 26 Chanute 33 Iola 35.
In Salisbury Maryland referee Ed Brockman witnessed an unusual bout as Norris Polk and Otis Baker each fell twice in the first round and then traded rights to the chin. Both fighters were counted out for five minutes before Brockman ruled a draw.
New York January 8 In another endorsement of his status as the country's leading amateur golfer national champion Johnny Goodman was set to be named the No 1 man on the 1938 Walker Cup team by the United States Golf Association Announcement capped the annual meeting. Goodman who won the U S title at Portland Ore last summer after eight years of trying led a list of ten candidates for the squad to meet Great Britain at St Andrews Scotland June 3 4 Close behind him were Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati Ray Billows former New York State champion who pushed Goodman to 36 holes in the 1937 amateur final and Frank Strafaci 1935 public links champion.
Hamburg January 8 Max Schmeling said he will decide after his January 30 bout with Ben Foord whether to schedule another tune-up before challenging Joe Louis for the heavyweight title next summer. Both fighters opened training quarters for the 12 round bout. Three weeks after defeating Harry Thomas in New York Schmeling aims three weeks of hard training. Officials expect a sellout with 21 000 tickets already sold.
A recap recalls Lou Ambers drawing Enrico Venturi in a 10 round non title bout a year ago. Three years ago a 14 816 crowd paid 324 680 to watch George Lott and Lester Stoefen open their pro tennis careers against Bill Tilden and Ellsworth Vines. Five years back Harvard and Princeton renewed football relations under a two year 1934 1935 contract. Salina Club announces Springfield Missouri January 8 meetup and Salina Kansas joins the Western Baseball Association as a member per H Addington.
In Melbourne Jan 1 Adrian Quist of Australia defeated Gene Mako of California 6 3 7 5 to deliver Australia its first win in the Australia United States and Germany triangular. The German ace Gorman won 6 4 8 10 12 10 after a fierce rally.
A long list of weekend visits and dinners unfolds with Fred Laughlin and sons hosting in Eudora, Kansas City relatives staying with Aunt Mrs. Spencer McCoy, and numerous family gatherings across Topeka and Lawrence. Many guests include Miss Fredericka Schlegel, the Broers family, and the Otts, plus weddings and baby news at the Eudora church.
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