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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
16
Lawrence High hosts Atchison in a key league showdown as coach H C Stuart’s Lions seek a share of first place and revenge for last year’s losses. The junior varsity follows at 6 45 with a 8 5 start.
New York January 11 1951 Ford Konno Hawaii set world mark 9 40 2 for 580 yards freestyle and Jimmy McLane Yale Olympic 1500m champion named to AAU All America swimming squad for 1950 season. Konno chosen for 380 yard and mile events while McLane for 220 and 440 yard events. Both named to SSU yard relay team with McLane as 400 yard relay alternates.
Colorado coach Bebe Lee reshapes the Buffs after early losses as Kansas State looms in the Big Seven race. Lee notes lack of experience and height but promises a fast breaking attack led by Wayne Tucker Roger Stokes and Bill Clay. Kansas State’s athletic director search adds tension as Kansas and Missouri foes watch closely.
In St Louis Ray Famechon, the European featherweight champion, survived a bruising 10 rounds to edge Charley Riley on a split verdict. The crowd of 8,116 paid 21,295.50 dollars for the light 128 1/4 and 129 1/2 pound clash. Famechon endured a red nose and an eye cut in round one and a kidney shot in round eight, but maintained the edge the rest of the way. The result sets up a potential Famechon versus the Saddler Pep winner in New York in April if negotiations go through.
The summary lists scattered scores from multiple college and high school games including Columbia 8 percent, Princeror Wayresharo 73, Washington Jefferson 3, Penn State 27, Bucknett 15, Western Kentucky Evansville 63, Louisville 63, Xavier Ohio 55, Bethany Kan 8, Bethel Kan 80, Washburn 33, St Benedicts Kan 6, Quincy 68, Stockton 49, Oilers AAU 64, Hamline, Kansas high school Elsinore 102, Lathorpe 34, Baldwin 42, Eudora 35.
A column recalling past sports moments and notable events. Tony Jankra’s one round win over Chariie Fusari in Detroit moves him back in top welterweight ranks. Ten years ago Eddie Allen beat Bobby Hinns in a boxing match. Fifteen years ago Wille Hoppe won the world pro three cushion title in Chicago. The shipworm mollusk caused $21 million in damage in San Francisco Bay over two years.
Eddie Waitkus finishes second in the Associated Press year-end poll for 1950 Comeback of the Year after returning from a near fatal shooting. Hogan tops the list for his dramatic recovery from a Phoenix crash to reclaim golf heights.
Cleveland January 11 Larry Doby slugging center fielder signs 1991 contract with Cleveland Indians. The deal includes a substantial raise, with Doby becoming the first African American to wear the Indians AL uniform. Estimated salary near $30,000.
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