Columbia High Faces Baldwin Kewpies In 8:15 PM Game
Columbia Missouri high school Lions host Baldwin high and Kewpies tonight with a 8:15 tipoff after an 7:00 preliminary Lion B vs Baldwin B and a 6:00 Lion Cubs game. The Kewpies from Columbia are expected to be a tough matchup as they bring height and a 2-1 season mark into the evening. Lions captain Jack Walden leads a 10-man squad including Tee Hartley and Roy Storm as they prepare to tour KU and Haskell Institute campuses before returning home.
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Columbia
Lawrence High Lions
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Baldwin High School
Lion Cubs
Warren Smith
Baldwin
Edd Wood
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Clinton
Woody Hatfield
Roy
Storm
R. Hartley
T. Hartley
Columbia Boys
Lawrence
K.U
Haskell Institute
Eddy A. Wood
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Ottawa
Wood
Jack Walden
Tee Hartley
Bo Storm
Buddy Burnett
Russell Hartley
Chester Brewer
Sam Palmer
Tom Baird
George Keepers
John Peniston
Lawrence High School
Kansas
Topeka
Lecompton Undefeated in East Central Loop
Lecompton remained undefeated in the East Central League after a 25 to 15 win over Silver Lake at Lecompton on Tuesday. Gibbons led the scoring with six field goals and two free throws for 14 points. Box score listed.
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Gibbons
College Basketball Scores Roundup
Scores reported by the Associated Press show Oklahoma A&M 38 Oklahoma 37 and Tulsa 39 Washburn 27. Other results include Sterling 29, Chilocco 19, Southwestern 39 Pittsburg Teachers 32, Ottawa Freshman 45 Iola Junior College 31, Clemson 33 Davidson 29, New York 43 Colgate 42, Dartmouth 39 Providence 28, West Virginia Wesleyan 40, Western Ky 40, Tennessee Polytechnic 23, Millsaps 35 Tulane 34, Texas A&M 44 Magnolia Deal, Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers 20, and Springs 14.
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Sterling College
Chilocco
Southwestern
Pittsburg
Ottawa
Iola Junior College
Clemson
Davidson
New York
Colgate
Dartmouth
Providence
West Virginia Wesleyan
Western
Tennessee-Polytechnia
Millsaps College
Tulane
Parler Bee Peachers
Texas
Mines
Billings Poly
Magnolia Deal
Northwestern
Oklahoma
Springs Ui
Tulsa Defeats Washburn in Low-Scoring Court Contest
Tulsa built an early lead and held a 18 to 14 edge at the end of the third period before pulling away to an easy victory. Washburn faded as Tulsa’s top scorer led the way in a guarded, back-and-forth game.
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Alsa Rolls
Washburn Ka
Tulsa Uni
Missouri
Tulsa
Washburn
Woman Who Saved the West reshaped Oregon and California
Jessie Benton Fremont urged her husband John C Fremont to push westward after Marcus Whitman warned of British aims in the Pacific Northwest. Her bold act of discarding a war department note and urging action enabled Fremont to lead American forces into Oregon and California, securing U.S. control. Tomorrow: The Father of Heredity.
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Jessie Benton Fremont
United States
Great Britain
Pacific Northwest
Vancouver Island
Marcus Whitman
Washington
Hudson Bay Company
Oregon Territory
John C. Fremont
Thomas Benton
St. Louis
Fremont
Kaw
Kansas City
Jessie
St.Louis
War Department
Oregon
Sacramento Valley
California
Mexico
New “Republic of California
Tennis Renaissance Begins Anew In 1938
The U S S T A predicts a continued tennis boom through 1938 after a year of record tournaments and participation. Davis Cup victory boosts growth. junior and scholastic programs expand across 150 cities with 34 interscholastic qualifiers and 50 club training squads. Educational films feature stars from Budge to Szim, highlighting technique and history.
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Holcombe Ward
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
New York
Braddock Ex-Champion Plans Comeback Fight at Garden
New York reports Jim Braddock, 32, aiming to regain the heavyweight title with a bout against Tommy Farr at the Garden next Friday. He insists he is in top shape after a month of road work and a strenuous eight round session, confident he can win and dismissing retirement rumors.
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Jim Braddock
Pompton
Lakes
Joe Louis
Chicago
Jim
Tommy Farr
Garden
Louis
Schmeling
Braddock
Farr
Henry Armstrong
James J. Braddock
Jackie
Kid) Berg
Hollywood
Red Head Women Cagers Defeat Hollywood Gents
The All American Red Heads from Missouri crushed Hollywood’s men 43 to 27. Peggy Lawson led with high scoring while six foot Gladys Lommler added points as the touring women’s team displayed dominance at Warner Brothers studio.
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Hollywood
Warner Brothers Film Studio
Missouri
Peggy Lawson
Gladys Lommler
Southwestern on Top in Central Conference Clash
Southwestern College defeated Pittsburg Teachers 39 to 33 in Winfield Kansas. Southwestern guard Bratches led with six goals and two free throws while Pittsburg’s Alexander scored 13. The two teams meet again tonight.
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Kan
Pittsburg
Southwestern College
Bratches
Southwestern
Alexander
Sterling College Tops Chilocco Indians in Basketball
Sterling Kansas defeated the Chilocco Indians 29 to 19 with Wilkey leading as pace setter. Sterling led 13 to 6 at halftime after an earlier 13 point first period surge.
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Sterling
Kan
Sterling College
Chilocco Indians
Wilkey
Coach's Son Bob Menge Aims for Front Line Role at ISU
Sophomore Bob Menge, son of coach Louis Menze, is one of five Ames high school champions now on the Iowa State College basketball squad. He is regarded as one of the top forwards in the Big Six crop ahead of tomorrow night’s Big Six clash with Kansas.
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Jayhawker
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Louis’ Menze
Ames High School
Iowa State
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Louis Menze
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Missouri
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Traynor Sees Pirates Tough With New Additions
Pie Traynor predicted the Pirates will be tough in the National League with strengthened lineup. He highlighted rookie slugger John Rizzo as a key, expects Waners in the outfield, and notes increased pitching depth with 14 pitchers planned for camp versus seven last spring.
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Pie Traynor
Pirates
Pirate
John Rizzo
Traynor
Rizzo
Close Ones Highlight Pi–Wes Ferrell Pitching Record
New York Jan 14 Pi Wes Ferrell recalls his past season noting he often lost games by one run. He points to Yankee wins over him 7-0 and 12-2, Indians losses 11-5 and 6-3, White Sox 2-0, Red Sox 6-2, Athletics 5-3. He notes two narrow wins against the St Louis Browns 16-10 and 9-6.
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Wes Ferrell
Yanks
Indians
White Sox
Red Sox
Athletics
St. Louis ‘Browns
Di Maggio Nearing Big Broadway Salary Deal
New York January 14 reports say Joe Di Maggio is closing a $25 000 salary negotiation with Col Jake Ruppert in the brewery office. The talks indicate he has arrived among the sport’s elite and will join discussions usually reserved for top executives.
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New New York
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Jake Ruppert
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Unclear OCR Text Fragment Records Historic Note
Fragmentary OCR data references multiple names and numbers with no coherent event. It mentions people such as Rumsey Robinson Shimmons and agenee with varying figures and codes, lacking verifiable context or dates.
Gridleys Rally to Defeat Colorado Springs AB 42
Wichita’s Gridleys trailed 23 to 17 at halftime but surged to a 42 point victory over Colorado Springs AB in a Missouri Valley A.A.U. basketball game. The Comeback featured a burst from Wichita as they narrowed the deficit from 21 to reach the win.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Wichita
Colorado Springs
Scouts as Guests at Kansas Iowa State Basketball Game
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will attend the Kansas University versus Iowa State game as guests of the athletic association. Scouts are expected to attend in organized groups under adult supervision.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Athletic Association of the
University ‘of Kansas
Regents reappoint Kansas athletic director amid calls for action
The Kansas board of regents renewed Gwinn Henry as KU athletic director without consulting the athletic board, signaling a demand for more prompt, businesslike handling in major university athletics. Kansas faces Iowa State in a Big Six clash, with boxing and basketball events on the slate and several scheduling conflicts noted for Lawrence fans.
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K.U. Athletic Board
Gwinn Henry
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K. U. Board
K. U. Athletic Board
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St. Benedict’s
Topeka
John Carmody
Lawrence
Boxing results from cities list Paul Smith and Jimmy Tygh
In Tacoma Paul Smith, 136, stopped Johnny O Connell, 137, St Louis. In Philadelphia Jimmy Tygh, 125, outpointed Joe Maffei, 123, Philadelphia. In New Haven Al Gainer, 175, outpointed Jim Howell, 203, New York.
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Paul Smith
Johnny O’connell
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Jimmy Tygh
Joe Maffei
New Haven
Conn
al Gainer
Jim Howell
New York
Two Straight Falls Highlight Pro Wrestling Card
In Erie and Washington results, Felix Miquet 215 France defeated George Keverly 220 Kansas City. Bronko Nagurski 233 Minnesota beat John Sullivan 275 Boston. Dean Detton 225 Utah drew Ray Steele 220 Nebraska. Louis Thesz 221 Missouri beat Frank Sexton 238 Columbus straight falls.
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Felix Miquet
France
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Yvon Roberts
Montreal
George Keverly
Kansas City
Washington
Bronko Nagurski
International Falls
Minn
John Sullivan
Boston
Denver
Dean Detton
Salt Lake City
Ray Steele
Lincoln
Neb
Drew
Kansas’ City
Louis Thesz
St.Louis
Frank Sexton
Columbus
Big Six Cage Race Opens Tonight In Lincoln
Nebraska faces Missouri in the Big Six opener at Lincoln as Kansas State hosts Missouri tomorrow and Kansas meets Iowa State. Nebraska’s recent wins and guards Blahnik and Pralle are standout players as Missouri seeks an upset.
Kansas Conference Cage Teams All to See Action
Kansas City January 14 Ottawa visits Salina to face Kansas Wesleyan in a key Kansas conference game. Ottawa seeks to stay atop after beating McPherson. Baker hosts College of Emporia as C E A rises. Pittsburg meets Southwestern and Fort Hays State opens a two game series with Wichita. Ottawa also meets Bethany at Bethany.
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Salina
Ottawa
Kansas
McPherson
Baker
College of Emporia
Bethany
Baker Court
C. of E
Pittsburg
Southwestern
Fort Hays State
Wichita
Vines Extends Tennis Title Lead Over Perry
In San Francisco Ellsworth Vines built a two match lead over British rival Fred Perry in their professional tennis championship defense. Vines won the latest 75 match tour clash 10-8 4-6 6-3 after a five set win in Los Angeles earlier in the week.
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San Francisco
Ellsworth
Fred Perry
Los Angeles
Quist and Bromwich Triumph in Davis Cup Style Match
Don Budge and Gene Mako of California were defeated by Australia’s Adrian Quist and Jack Bromwich 6-0 2-6 7-5 6-2 in Adelaide. The win gave Australia a 2-0 lead in the informal Davis Cup style series.
Kansas Relays appoints Gillespie senior manager for relays
James Gillespie of Reserve named senior manager for the sixteenth Kansas Relays. April 22 and 23, Gwinn Henry, director, announced Gillespie will head a student committee handling key detail work for the national event.
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Kansas
Charley Gehring Earned 25000 In 1936 Quietly Known
Detroit sports notes reveal Charley Gehring received a $25,000 paycheck in 1936, explaining why the Tigers star was famed as the team’s strong silent man.
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UPI
Charley Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
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Sports Roundup highlights boxing and baseball notes from New York
The column surveys fighters like James J Braddock, Jackie Berg, Pedro Mantanez, Enzo Fiermonte and Max Baer with plans for fights in February and March. It plugs baseball chatter on Lou Gehrig, Burleigh Grimes, the Mungo trade, Lefty Gomez and Joe McCarthy. Also mentions Frankie Strafaci and U S Golf Association sparring over Walker Cup selections and a sports dinner hosted by Al Schacht.
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Lou Gehrig
Burleigh Grimes
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
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Pageland
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Flatbush
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Lefty Gomez
Mickey Cochrane
Cochrane
Billy Terry
Joe McCarthy
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Frankie Strafaci
Brooklyn
Frankie
al Schacht
Harry Kipke
Kansas swims set five meets this season
Coach Herbert G. Allphin announces five meets for the University of Kansas swimming team. The slate includes Nebraska and Kansas State at Lawrence, a Washington University dual, a second Kansas State clash at Manhattan, and the Big Six meet at Norman.
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Nebraska
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Kansas State
Washington U
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Flyers Sign Taylor to Strengthen St. Louis Defense
Ralph "Bouncer" Taylor, formerly with the Kansas City Greyhounds, was signed today by the St. Louis Flyers of the American Hockey Association. His arrival fills the vacancy left by Harold Jackson who moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, leaving two regular defensemen Leo Carbol and Joe Matte.
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St. Louis
Ralph
Bouncer
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American Hockey’ Association
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Chicago Blackhawks
Leo Carbol
Joe Matte
High Scorers Duel in ISU Kansas Tilt Slated
Iowa State and Kansas set for a marquee Big Six clash with guard duels between Bob Blahnik and Fred Pralle. Blahnik leads league scorers at 13.8 ppg, while Pralle sits at 9.8. Blahnik added 12 against Kansas State in the opener. Pralle had 15 when Kansas fell to Oklahoma. Menze brings 10 ISU players, eight sophomores, to Lawrence before a trip to Norman to face Oklahoma.
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Cyclones
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Pralle
Jayhawks
Oklahoma
Louis Menze
Warrensburg College
Phog
Allen
Lawrence
Norman
Okla
Oklahoma Sooners
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