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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
6
Kansas Jayhawkers defeated Oklahoma Sooners 53 to 62 in Hoch Auditorium. Charlie Black led Kansas with 28 points, while Paul Courty topped Oklahoma with 15. Kansas holds undisputed first in the Big Six with 4–0, Sooners drop to 2–1.
Baker Wildcats toppled Bethel College 53 to 37 in a Kansas conference game at Baldwin. Center Whipple scored 15 as Baker built a 12 to 2 halftime lead and held Bethel's rally in the second half.
Tonga high school basketball teams beat Basehor in two Tri County league games on the Braves floor. Final scores show Tonganozle 33 19 and Tonganozle 30 12 in the second game. Hee Smith Tama Centar led with nine points in the first match.
Fragmentary AP styled sports blurbs reference Musial Navy service during wartime and past figures like Sarano Revolta. Mentions Sacramento skating champion and Norwegian skater in races. Also notes Journal-World classified ad activity with high rental volume over the last year.
A miscellaneous North American sports and sports politics roundup notes Ned Irich’s Hoosiers misdirection in a Garden game favoring Oregon, a half full Chicago Stadium crowd, and Oregon’s DePaul tournament trap by Indiana State. It adds Boss Marshall’s quip on Redskins coaching, Labor unrest in Little Rock, and tidbits on Stirnweiss seeking gridiron prospects, Jack Kramer’s Coast Guard plans, and cricket notes on Cooper.
The Lions face Olathe Friday at home and trek to Lawrence Saturday as the fast breaking Mustangs travel to Lawrence for a rematch. Olathe edged Argentine 24 to 23 with Ivan Crahaveh scoring the winner and teams listed players including Paris, Prive, Horton, Miller, and Tate.
A dense summary of numerous college and high school basketball scores across multiple teams including Vanderbilt University, Virginia, North Carolina State, Duke, Georgia Tech, Tulane, Mississippi State, South Carolina, California, Stanford, and others. The list includes matchups, partial scores, and mentions several junior colleges and city teams, reflecting a broad day’s results across conferences and regions.
Endora High School defeated Baldwin in two basketball games, winning 21 to 3 in the first half and 25 to 15 in the second, leading 19 to 15 at halftime. H Weidensau scored 10 points on four field goals and two free throws as the standout for Endora. Omitted incomplete box score details show Endora 33 points to Baldwin’s unclear total.
Claude Young says he was misquoted about a job offer after graduation if he joined UCLA. He will not discuss future plans until navy discharge expected in April. Arcadia stewards deny Jackie Westrope a 1946 license citing past infractions. Gale Bichek, top scorer, to enroll at Washington State College for remainder of army service season.
Austin editorials warn that prosperity in Texas high school football fuels a gambling problem described as worse than drinking. The Texas Interscholastic League calls organized gambling a danger rivaling horse racing, noting risk of a major scandal ending the sport in Texas. Athletic director J Kidd says local communities must act, as league rules alone cannot fix the issue.
Phillips Oilers claim sixth win in seven in the American league, edging the Cardis 60-48 in overtime in Bartlesville. Oilers lead the loop while San Francisco sits one and a half games back with four wins and two losses. Toulbee tied the score 46-all at end of regulation.
Nebraska defeats Missouri 44 42 in a Big Six clash as Korte scores 17 and Nebrakesa overturns a second half deficit. Missouri leads 42 40 with two minutes left before Nebraska closes out.
In Topeka Kansas J C Mohler secretary of the state board of agriculture urged the OPA director Chester Bowles to raise the oats ceiling by one cent per bushel to permit noninfested oats into Kansas The telegram cites the cost of inspecting data for noxious needs and states the current ceiling is hindering shipments The piece mentions a four line classified ad offering a full week for 86 cents
A morning revival begins Sunday January 3rd at Me Louth church with four churches participating. Rev C J Knoats announces a visit by Capt William Knox on terminal leave from the air force, planning a two month stay, later entering Yale. Engagement announced for Lenora Virginia Zook to James A Laing of Laurence. Laing recently discharged after three years in the army. Neighborhand Circle meets January 10 at Mrs Max Tolin’s home with awards and gifts exchanged, Marian Guthet and daughters visiting.
One line ad offering motor overhaul services located one mile west on routes 8 and 19. Brakes clutch and tune up work by personal service. Phone 1201.
Community calendar items include the next meeting at the home of Mrs Charente Steed with Mr and Mrs Louis Senn and Frank of Waters Falls. Visitors Roger Davis and family Pauline Zook and Judy Zook of McLouth and others visited Mrs Laura Zook. Sunny Valley unit met at Mrs Walter Lave home. January roll call. February hostess Mira Gay Shae. Warren Rhodes named county agricultural agent for Lyon County at Emporia. State Rep Davin met Jefferson county residents in Oakaloosa courthouse to discuss fundraising. William Nowak and children visited Everett Shockley in Lawrence. Lost and Found column notes prompt results via phone.
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