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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1938

Page

6

Haskell Boxing Opens Season With St Benedicts Visit

Haskell Indian boxing team coached by Jim Raport opens intercollegiate season at 7:30 p.m. in the Haskell gymnasium hosting St. Benedict's College of Atchison for a 10 bout card. Notable fighters include Max Keshick and John Gage with exhibition bouts planned if needed.

Haskell Rowledge Feather St. Benedict's Arthur Rowledge Sylvester Feather John Carmody St. Benedict’s

Basketball Defense Shows Tightening in Big Six Non-Conference Play

The Big Six report 43 non-conference games through last Saturday with 1514 points scored this year versus 1506 last year. Opponents totaled 1389 against 1461 last season, signaling stronger defense. Oklahoma beat Kansas while Iowa State defeated Kansas State in openers.

Oklahoma Kansas Iowa State Kansas State

Chapman Eyes Baseball Contract After Graduation

Berkeley, January 11 Sam Chapman University of California star halfback says he would rather play baseball after graduation next May. He faces a likely big league deal with a substantial signing bonus and has been approached by the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, and Cincinnati. Chapman is an outfielder who sometimes plays shortstop and hit .420 last season.

Berkeley Calif Sam Chapman University of California Boston Red‘ Sox New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Cincinnati

College Basketball Scores From Associated Press Summary

Nebraska 997 Colorado 18 Ohio State 28 Michigan 38 Iowa 28 Minnesota 35 Wisconsin 50 Notre Dame 57 Georgetown 39 Temple 22 Canisius College 33 Kentucky }

Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma A Drake Tulsa U Grinnell Central College Tarkie Southeast Missouri Kirksville Ottawa U Haskell Institute Michigan Ohio State Dartmouth Cornell Northwestern Iowa Hiineis Purdue Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Chicago Notre Dame Canisius College Georgetown Temple Agreoree Washington Elon College

Showa era war and a distant dental journey

A historical column traces Showa Japan's early 20th century path from peace rhetoric to military actions in Manchuria and China. It also highlights James Kamakaiwi, a Honolulu football star stationed on Jarvis Island, who drove 1,300 miles to Honolulu for dental care aboard the Itasca, totaling 2,600 miles round trip. Tomorrow adds a piece noting 14,000 miles equals 50 miles.

Japan Hirohito Heaven Russia Manchuria Siberia Korea Taisho Orient Jehor Shanghai China James Kamakaiwi Honolulu United States Jarvis Island South Pacific Jarvis Kamakaiwi United States Coast Guard Itasca Thim

Scouts Say Big Money Powers Upstart Players

Johnny Nee of the New York Yankees says high salaries lure young players and agents, turning minor league signs into bidding wars. He notes scouts now hunt grade and junior high school sandlots to find truly new talent before others bid.

St. Petersburg Fla Johnny Nee New York Yankees Nee Johnny Chamber of Commerce Virgin Territory

Sports Roundup Highlights Coach News and Boxing Rumors

New York reports Alabama coach Frank Thomas gained 12 pounds and staff losses during December. Rumors surface that Amos Alonzo Stagg may retire after a Pacific vs Chicago game and Glenn Cunningham plans to quit after the indoor season. Feuds swirl among southern track stars and boxing offers pour in for Fred Apostoli with promoter Lucy Welch wiring for terms.

New York Frank Thomas Alabama Amos Alonzo Stagg College of the Pacific Chicago Soldiers’ Field Glenn Cunnningham Freddie Steele Aposto Fred Apostoli London Jack McAvoy Pittsburgh Billy Conn Buffalo Ralph Dejohn Lucy Welch Los Angeles Fred Glen Lee Young Corbett San Francisco Bob Tow Joe Gould John Henry Lewis St. Louis Mike Jacobs

Haskell Falls to Ottawa Amid Late Big Bear Rally

The Haskell Indian basketball team lost 46 to 29 at Ottawa University as Sterling Big Bear hit six straight field goals late. Ottawa led 21 to 5 at halftime and now holds the season series with Haskell after a previous 32 to 25 win here. Budges in Adelaide report.

Haskell Ottawa University Ottawa Sterling Big Bear Big Bear Ottawa Basketeers

Stymie Rule Clash Features USGA and R and A

Open break looms between the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Club over stymie rules. The USGA plans a six inch lift rule for the next year while the R and A holds to playing the ball as it lies. Henry Gullen of the R and A defends the rule, and British figures condemn changes amid looming Walker Cup and tour conflict.

New York United States Golf Association Royal and Ancient Club of Henry Gullen R. and A Royal and Ancient Gullen Associated Press Henry Cotton St. Andrews Jeff Dickson London Dickson

Kansas Swimmers Begin Practice for 1988 Season

A dozen University of Kansas swimmers are practicing ahead of the 1988 season. The team will aim for the Big Six meet in Norman Oklahoma on March 4 and 5. Reported swimmers include Beeler Fisher Brown Ritchie Campbell Davidson Horton Lawrence Mitchell Nowosinske Jones Stipp Gray Bowman and others from Kansas City Wichita Salina and Concordia.

University of Kansas Norman Okla Kansas State Washburn Robert Beeler Paul Fisher Topeka Harry Brown Proctor Ritchie Wichita Wallis Campbell Salina Raymond Davidson Hutchinson William Horton Atwood Ray Lawrence Smith Center Alex Mitchell Lawrence Vete Nowosinske Kansas City Kan Morton Jones Charles Stipp Ritchie Nowosinske Jones William Gray George Bowman Concordia

Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry Set for Second Pro Tour

Los Angeles reports top players Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry begin their second pro tour with about 60 booked appearances. Promoters expect 10,000 spectators in the opening match, including many Hollywood figures, with box seats priced at 6.60.

Los Angeles Ellsworth Vines Fred Perry

Jayhawks Battle K State Tonight in Big Six Clash

Kansas and Kansas State renew their rivalry in Nichols Gym Manhattan Kan with the Wildcats seeking a needed Big Six win after a loss to Iowa State. Kansas aims to stop Fred Pralle and rely on Burns Klimek Wesche Poppenhouse Cleveland and Reed in a high stakes conference game.

Kansas Manhattan Root Fred Pralle Washburn Oklahoma Allen Burns Wildcat Kansas State Burns Ed Klimek Homer Wesche Wildcats Iowa State Gerhard Poppenhouse Howard Cleveland Gwards Ervin Reid Kumek George Kramer Kansas Burns Sullivan Klimeksrereeeneneeten Ebling Wesche Cortesiateath Arettyeeeeneren Schmidt G .Praile Poppenhouse Cleveland Raanteneamecevese Harp

Athletics elect Mack as president and treasurer

A historic note recalls Connie Mack being elected president and treasurer of the Philadelphia Athletics a year ago, succeeding John Shibe in the roles. The item also mentions past events including Lou Ambers' rise and Tommy Hitchcock's scoring tally in 1933.

Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Aiting John Shibe Lou Ambers Harry Dublinsky New York State Athletic Commission Berney Ross Tommy Hitchcock U.S Fale Resackstian

Thomson Wins Open at Los Angeles in Final Burst

Jimmy Thomson led a field of 75 pros and 75 amateurs to win the Los Angeles Open with a 273 total, 65 66 74 68, earning 2100 dollars. Johnny Revolta finished four back in second, while Henry Picard and Lawson Little shared third. Bruce McCormick was top amateur with 281, nine strokes ahead of the next amateur.

Los Angeles Jimmy Thomson del Mar Bing Crosby Thomson Shawnee Delaware Johnny Revolta Evanston Revolta Henry Picard Hershey Lawson Little San Francisco Horton Smith Chicago George von Elm Lloyd Mangrum Dayton Willie Goggin Bruce McCormick Harry Cooper

Urge for Davis Cuping Hits Top Ranking Stars

New York January 11 It is a long road to the mid summer defense of the Davis Cup with last year’s triumphant players likely to defend the trophy. Don Budge is expected to be No 1 with Bryan Grant entering the ring again alongside Frankie Parker Bobby Riggs Gene Mako and Wayne Sabin as other contenders for team selection.

New York United States Rene la Coste Henri Cochet France Germantown Don Budge Bryan Bitsy) Grant Frankie Parker Grant England Bobby Riggs Gene Mako Budge Wayne Sabin

Baker Opens Conference Season With McPherson

Baldwin Kan January 11 The Baker University Wildcat quintet opens Kansas Conference play tonight at 7 15 against McPherson College on their home court and face Emporia State Thursday in a test against veteran conference contenders Coach Emil Liston considers lineup options as he fields his first quintet this week

F.C. Allen Manhattan Kansas Harold Johnson Bruce Voran Dr. Allen Ebling Sullivan Oklahoma Jayhawkers Emil S. Liston

Boxers and Wrestlers Battle Through Dictionaries on Radio

Boxers and wrestlers prepare for a spelling bee on WJZ NBC at 7:30 PM CST. Tommy Farr leads the boxing team with Mike Muzurki directing the wrestlers. The event originates from Farr's Summit New Jersey camp as both sides study dictionaries for the match.

New York Wjz-Nbc Tommy Farr Mike Muzurki Farr Summit N. J

Wrestlers Compete Across Cities With Mixed Outcomes

In New York Jim Londos defeated John Sullivan in 36 39. In Wilmington Joe Cox beat Wally Dusek two falls to one. In Lancaster George Keverly threw Cliff Olsen in 12 42. In Camden Bronko Nagurski toppled Abe Kashey across two straight falls. In Syracuse Jack League and Yvon Robert wrestled to a draw.

New York Jim Londos Greece John Sullivan Ireland Wilmington Del Joe Cox Cleveland Wally Dusek Omaha Lancaster George Keverly California Cliff Olsen St. Paul Minn Camden N. J Bronko Nagurski International Falls Abe Kashey Paterson Syracuse Jack League Oklahoma Yvon Robert Canada Drew

Boxing results from multiple venues last night across the country

The report lists fighters such as Chicago’s Jackie Wilson and Leo Rodak drawing in city bouts, Buddy Knox stopping Young Anderson in Louisville, John Henry Lewis defeating Leonard Neblett in Nashville, Sol Levinson besting Ted Garcia in Hot Springs, and other decisions or stoppages including Ercole Buratti’s win over Joe Marsh in New York and Alf McCoy vs Andre Lenglet in Boston.

Chicago Jackie Wilson Pittsburgh Leo Rodak Drew Louisville Buddy Knox Dayton Ohio Young Anderson Flint Mich Nashville Tenn John Henry Lewis Leonard Neblett Clarksville Hot Springs Ark Sol Levinson Denver Colo Philadelphia al Ettore Gus Dorazio Newark N. J George Daly

Bartlesville Upsets Phillips in Missouri League Play

Bartlesville defeated Phillips last night as Jack Ragland scored eight baskets to lift Bartlesville to undisputed third place in the league, ahead of Kansas City Healeys. Phillips meets Oklahoma City Parks tonight in Oklahoma City.

Phillips Oklahoma City Colorado Anairemeran Bartlesville Oklahoma Jack Ragland Kansas City Healeys

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