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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

8

Kansas Defeats Kansas State In Fast Conference Clash

Kansas Jayhawkers remain atop the Big Six after a 39 to 28 win over Kansas State. Frank Groves stars on defense and offense with 14 points, Pralle leads Kansas with 13, Rogers adds 11 as the Aggies push a tight pace and draw 2,500 spectators.

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Strange As It Seems: Presidents Tied by Ancestry

John Hix traces how Franklin D. Roosevelt shares lineage with ten U S presidents including Washington Adams Madison and others. He notes connections to Jefferson Davis and a five-couple ancestor pool. Also recounts monarchic twists in England ending with George VI and regal upheavals from 1483 to 1653, previewing tomorrow's Color: Poison.

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Kansas Aggies and rivals on slate this week in Kansas

Tuesday slate features Kansas Aggies at Lawrence against K C at Law rence and Haskell versus Cortesa of Emporia at Emporia. Friday action brings Lawrence High against Ottawa at Ottawa and Haskell versus American Beauty Macgroni at Lawrence. Saturday schedules Kansas against Washburn et Topeka with solid regional matchups.

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Quail hunters fined as arrests rise in several counties

Henry Sessions, district game warden, reported multiple arrests for shooting quail out of season in Linn, Fort Scott, and Garnett. Fines ranged from 37 to 50 dollars with jail time in one case. The Douglas County Sportsmen's Club offers a $10 reward for information leading to arrests and continues bird feeding programs, supplying grain to farmers and sportsmen via local stores and mail.

Henry Session Olathe Linn County Fort Scott Garnett Douglas County Rutter Ernst’s Jaedicke Lawrence Carl Rutter Fred Kahn Warden Sessiona Franklin County Sessions

Camera Eye Jim Schwartz Eyes Rocky Mountain Scoring Title

Boulder Colorado January 20 Colorado University's hopes to capture the conference scoring crown hinge on Jim Schwartz the sophomore from Salina Kansas He has 52 points in three games averaging just over 17 per contest If he maintains this pace he could top 200 points this season and challenge the conference single season mark set by Ernie Simpson in 1928 Missouri intramural sports engage forty percent of students across 14 activities.

Boulder Colo Colorado Rocky Mountain Jim Schwartz Salina Kan Frank Ward Montana State Schwartz Ernie Simpson Golorado College

Eudora and Turner Split Kaw Valley Games

Eudora won the first match 38 to 17 while Turner defeated Eudora reserves 31 to 20. Athia Eudora forward led scoring with six field goals and one free throw as Eudora built leads 9 1, 19 12, and 28 13 by the end of the third.

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American Youth Aided by Sports Across Nations

A report highlights US youth sports advantages including coaching, equipment, and field access financed by government programs. It notes Germany, Russia, and other nations expanding sports infrastructure, while Soviet coach education and mass athletics programs rise. Armstr0ng defeats Chavez in Los Angeles to avenge a prior loss. Baker University defeats William Jewell 34 to 20 with Bob Rudolph scoring a game high 13 points.

Washington Jan America United States Sporks Progress Administration Germany Italy Russia Berlin Baker Camera Baldwin Kan Baker University William Jewell Bob Rudolph Baker

KU Alumni Elects Hall to Athletic Board Amid Coaching Talks

The Kansas University athletic circle shapes a new path as Dr. Marvin Hall of Topeka joins the alumni athletic board, with Glen Presnell touted for freshman coach. Larry Mullins advances to Loyola coaching roles, and Blair Cherry eyed as an assistant, despite budget limits. Kansas shows a brisk, fast break style in recent play, while free throws and past results influence future matchups with Washburn and Southwestern. Local commentary notes Topeka ties and ongoing fan interest in KU athletics.

Earl Potter K. U Marvin Hall Topeka Dr. Hall Alumni Association W. J Billy” Miller Hall Glen Presnell Nebraska U Presnell Larry “Moon” Mullins Loyola of the South St. Benedict's State of Kansas Mullins

1937 Aggie Schedule Highlights Kansas State Football

The complete 1937 Kansas State College football schedule lists games at Manhattan and nearby cities. Key bouts include Boston College in Boston and Missouri in Columbia on October 9, Oklahoma in Manhattan on October 30, and a clash with Kansas at Manhattan on November 13.

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Tokyo Lays Plans for 1940 Subway Network

Tokyo prepares for the 1940 Olympics by extending traffic facilities with a 50 mile Kaminarimon to Uraga subway route. The project links Shimbashi to Fudanotsuji and connects with the Keihin elevated line. Keihin underground aims to finish before 1940 at a cost of 12.5 million dollars, promising an 80 minute earliest trip between Asakusa Kaminarimon and Uraga.

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Yanks Plant Seeds on Newark Farm in Roundup chatter

A rapid fire roundup notes a host of early 1940s era sports topics. Players such as Earle Brucker Buck Newsom and Rip Radcliff face holdouts while Dean remains a recurring figure. Blair Cherry and Wisconsin coach Harry Stuhldreher figure in coaching moves and humorous anecdotes. A Maryland coach Burton Shipley is highlighted for leading three teams in one year as an undergrad.

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Lawrence Quintet Triumphs 26 to 18 in League Contest

London January 19 A Lawrence basketball five defeated their rival 26 to 18 in a hard fought game. Benny Lynch the Scottish slugger dominated the scene in a surge of punches as thirteen thousand fans watched. Lynch outpointed San Francisco’s transplanted Filipino in a crowded flyweight clash earlier noted in boxing circles. Montana edged a 15 round bout to claim a title previously held by several since Pancho Villa’s era, with Lynch the British and England’s recognized world champion at 111 pounds six ounces while Montana weighed 107 pounds 10 ounces.

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College of Emporia Triumphs Over Haskell 39 to 21

College of Emporia defeated Haskell 39 to 21 on the local court. Emporia led 20 at the half as Coach John Carmody struggled to find scoring from his forwards. Byron Bell led Haskell with five field goals while Cliff Rock, Dick Lee and others contributed to the decisive Emporia attack.

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Purdue’s Young Leads Big Ten Scoring With 75 Points

Jewell Young of Purdue tops the Big Ten scoring race with 75 points in five games. He has 30 field goals and 15 free throws, aiming to break the conference single season record of 167. Illinois guard Harry Combes trails with 54 points after posting 22 field goals and 10 free throws.

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Dream reveals an error at free throw line

Winfield Kansas January 20 Southwestern college basketball coach Don Cooper recounts a dream revealing the free throw line was three inches too long. He and Bill Monypenny measured it and found the mistake. Allen at Kansas University later missed nine of sixteen free throws in a Southwestern win.

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