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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

6

Missouri Kansas tied for Big Six lead after Iowa State win

Missouri defeats Iowa State 27 to 16 to pull even with Kansas in the Big Six basketball race. Kansas and Missouri both hold two wins and no losses, as Missouri aims to protect leadership against Kansas in Thursday Columbia showdown. Iowa State sits tied for last with Kansas State after the setback.

Missouri Kansas Columbia Tigers Jayhawkers Iowa State Jack Gardner Kansas State Wildcats Cyclones Watson Tiger Nebraskank Oklahoma Kansas State

Lawrence faculty to face FFA in annual Liberty Memorial game

The Lawrence schools faculty meets the Future Farmers of America chapter at Liberty Memorial High School tomorrow at 2 30 pm. One third of the receipts go to student charity via the student council, the rest funds the FFA cooperative swine project.

Lawrence Future Farmers of America Liberty Memorial High School F.F.A

Pop Warner rumored to return to Stanford in advisory role

Sports round up notes Pop Warner may rejoin Stanford as an advisor. It mentions the Doc Kearns Johnston Dempsey group planning Pas tor Burman to challenge Mike Jacobs and hints at a match setup. Judge Landis and MLB barons speculate on the next club. Pitcher Paul Trout remains under lock, while former Doc Sutherland assistants implement his system at Florida U.

New York Pop Warner Stanford Doc Kearns Jimmy Johnston Jack Dempsey Pastor Vs. Burman Mike Jacobs Judge Landis Big League Barons Paul Trout Doc Sutherland Florida U

Lions Aim for Rare Win at Leavenworth

Lawrence High Lions travel to Leavenworth to meet the Pioneers in a two game double header with the main event at 8 15. Probable starters include Penny Jones Hinshaw Winetroub Garich Miller Green Erickson Keene Davison Officials Moffat Hess. Lions seek second straight victory after Friday night win over Ottawa while Leavenworth seeks its first conference win.

Lawrence — Leavenworth Penny Jones Hinshaw Winetroub Garich Miller Green - Erickson Keene Davison Moffat and Hess Elmer Schaake Lawrence High School Lions Wally Forsberg Leavenworth Pioneers Leavenworth Pioneers Ottawa Lawrence Olathe Atchison Rosedale

Baker Ottawa Clash Dolds Wildcats Hope for Jinx Break

Baldwin January 16 The Baker University Wildcats duel Ottawa in a Kansas conference game with Ottawa favored by past form. Baker has lost to Bethany but edged Moe Pherson, while Ottawa beat Moe Pherson and has two fresh players back. Coach Liston reports improved play after Self and Sears return.

Baldwin Baker University Wildcat Baker-Ottawa Kansas Braves Bethany Baker MoePherson Wildcats Ottawa Liston Self Sears

Proclamations and Baseball News Roll Through Coast Sports

A string of quick sports notes covers politics and baseball figures. Abraham Lincoln reference marks a historical note while Hogue twins of San Diego seek a manager. AP editor Kenneth Gregory exits hospital in New Orleans after Sugar Bowl.

Hogue Twins San Diego Kenneth Gregory New Orleans Tulane Governor Murphy New Hampshire Yankees Nashua N. H Frank Thomas Alabama Texas A.buck

Finnish relief drive rally features Maki with Nurmi

Taisto Maki plans a fundraising appearance with interpreter Paavo Nurmi, who knows four and a half English words. One word is dollar, underscoring the charity effort and public interest. The piece notes fan reactions and a quip about baseball team loyalties.

Taisto Maki Paavo Nurmi

Yankees Aim for Same Lineup as Last Season

New York January 16 Yankees manager Joe McCarthy says the club will start the season with the same lineup as last year. Babe Dahlgren, eased out of the infield by hitting needs, may return to the bench if spring training fosters competition from Mike Chartak as Dahlgren seeks to improve his bat with lessons from Lefty O'Doul. The team remains confident in the infield chemistry and defensive strength built after last fall's season.

Bert Wheeler Steve Souris Lefty O'Doul Babe Dahlgren Sonja Billy McCarney Will Ballyhoo Jack Kearns New York New York Yankees Joel McCarthy Ellsworth Barbe Gren Joe Edward Barrow DiMargio Selkirk Keller Gordon Rolfe Dickey Ruffing Dahlgren Babe Lou Gehrig Yankees McCarthy O’doul Mike Chartak Newark George McQuinn St. Louis Browns Cincinnati Detroit Landis Leftyise Grissom Cincinnati Eds

Leading Big Six Scorers Highlight Two-Game Marks

Ralph Miller of Kansas leads the Big Six scoring race at a 10 point per game average after two games. Bob Allen Nebraska and Bruce Voran Nebraska pace the upper tier with 8 and 7.5 points per game. Don Ebling and Harry Piteaithley Nebraska each approach Miller within half a point as the high scorers list unfolds.

Jayhawkers K. U Missouri Mieten FT Watson Cooper Harvey Gregg Currence Tison Obstzer Nash, Mills S & Os Harris Iowa Rudolfson J. Nicholas Don Care Beresford Schneider E Menze DeKoster Gordon Lange Issouri Harvey Gregg Lobsigeer Towa State Carlos de Coster Moe Pressley Omaha VII Lawrence_ Harrison U. Fs Ralph Miller University of Kansas Jahyawkers Bob Allen Bruce Voran Don Ebling Miller Harry Piteaithley University of Nebraska K. U Taensemtectingenaam Scayseeernetnessarawerine Peau Harry Pitcarthley Neb Clay Cooper Eo Bruce Yoran Herb Scheffler Okla Ong Vette Fed Jimmy McNatt Fed Speeremennneteveemenes Besenane Ervin Reid K- State Cacaecninis Henatansey Caniona Bill Harvey F. Absentia Dale Carlile Fern Carol Schneider I State Ae It K. R F Aed Annenenem Nananatenyse Eerernenmrarssnts

Baseball Law II A Long Struggle

Commissioner Landis frees 91 Detroit players and 87 minor leaguers valued at 500000. Clubs fined for meddling while Detroit plans to rebuild the Tigers face set backs. Notables Benny McCoy and Roy Cullem bine highlighted for possible profits from new signings.

Tom Siler Chicago K. M. Landis Detroit Landis National Baseball Commission Ban Johnson Harry C. Pulliam August Hermann Tiger Tigers Beaumont Texas Henderson Benny McCoy Roy Cullembine Tom Henrich Hort Yankees

Pirates Release Charles Red Lucas Marking End of Era

The Associated Press recalls that today in 1931 the Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher Charles Red Lucas after 15 NL seasons. It notes three years earlier trades involving Joe Vosmik Oral Hildebrand Bill Wiickerbocker for Julius Solters Lyn Lary Ivy Paul Andrews, and five years prior Hack Wilson joined Albany of the International League.

Pittsburgh Pirates Charles Red) Lucas Cleveland Indians Joe Vosmik Oral Hildebrand Bill Wiickerbocker St. Louis Browns Julius Solters Lyn Lary Ivy Paul Andrews Hack Wilson Albany

Haskell and Piper Face Off In Tonight’s High School Game

The Haskell and Piper high school basketball teams meet tonight at 7 30 in the Haskell gymnasium.

Piper and Haskell High School Haskell

Basketball Scores Across Several Colleges and Schools

A roundup of basketball results shows Illinois 48 over Michigan 43, Ohio State 32 finishing ahead of Northwestern 31, Purdue 50 over Minnesota 34, Indiana 49 over Wisconsin 34, and Iowa State 16 over Iowa. Other notable games include Michigan State 48 over Marquette 19 and North Carolina 54 over Wake Forest 51.

Tlinois Michigan Ohio State Northwestern Purdue Minnesota Indiana Wisconsin Iawa Chicago Missouri Iowa State Michigan State Marquette Duquesne Loyola Bradley Tech New Mexico Aggies DePaul Detroit North Carolina Wake Forest California San Diego State Albion Central Iowa Penn John Carroll Akron Luther Upper Iowa Drake Tulsa Oklahoma A Creighton West Texas State Hardin Simmons Wichita Far Mexico

Cuccinello backs Bees prospect Sisti as second baseman

Bradenton Florida January 16 Tony Cuccinello veteran Bees infielder says Sebastian Sisti a promising prospect may take over second base if needed andCuccinello will adjust. He praised Sisti after tutoring him last spring noting his fielding 994 and 226 average with 49 hits in 63 games. Cuccinello also expects a strong year after recovering from a leg injury.

Bradenton Fla Tony Cuccinello Boston Bees Sebastian Sisti Tony Sisti Cuccinello Casey Stengel Bees Bob Quinn Boston Dick Bartell

Kansas Youth Wins Bout In Elks Boxing Tourney

Denver dispatch reports Ernie Nordman Goodland Kan heavy weight knocked out Tony Kraft Denver in the 1940 Elks amateur boxing tourney. Nordman’s win follows a prior final loss to Howard Mann Fort Morgan. Don Stiles Goodland loses to Charles LeBlanc Denver while Dale Ellison Goodland wins over Henry Garcia Fort Morgan in 160 pounds. Zeke Alberry Frederick stops Gene Allen Goodland in 135 pounds.

Denver Jan Ernie Nordman Goodland Kan Howard Mann Fort Morgan Elks Nordham Tony Kraft Iff Kraft Mann University of Colorado Zeke Alberry Frederick Gene Allen

Hounds Meet Flyers in Hockey Contest Tonight

A new Greyhounds team tunes up for the American Hockey Association second half facing league leaders the St. Louis Flyers at 8 30 tonight in Pla Mar arena Suburban night features sets from delegates of Grand view Excelsior Springs Liberty Independence Parkville St Joseph Harrisonville Belton Lees Summit Atchison Lawrence Paola Osawatomie Olathe and more A mid game amateur match pits the Olathe Eagles against the Harrisonville Mudcats as part of the program

Kansas City Greyhounds American Hockey Association St. Louis Flyers Grandview Excelsior Springs Liberty Independence Parkville St. Joseph Harrisonville Belton Lees Summit Missouri Atchison, Lawrence Paola Osawatomie Olathe Kansas Chamber of Commerce Olathe “Eagles Harrisonville “Mudcats

Cotton Bowl souvenir hats and biographies for players

Dallas Clemson and Boston College players who appeared in the Cotton Bowl received 10 gallon hats a miniature bale of cotton and biographies of John Nance Garner as souvenirs from the event.

Dallas Clemson Boston John Nance Garner

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