Lions Rally Past Emporia for 18-15 Conference Win
Lawrence high Lions erased an 8-4 deficit to beat Emporia 18-15 at Emporia. Lee Garich led with 12 points including 6 free throws while Junius Penny added a field goal and a free throw as the Lions moved atop the Eastern Kansas Conference standings.
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Lions sale sparks fan and press concern in New York
Sports Roundup notes skepticism over a Detroit Lions sale to a Chicago New York syndicate with fears of foreign ownership and possible return to Portsmouth Ohio. It also mentions Joe DiMaggio may receive 30000 and sign quietly, and hints at Preakness eligibility changes with Fenelon Andy K and The Filly. Frank Leahy offered a five year contract around nine thousand with Boston College as possible next step.
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Detroit News
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Boston College
Eudora High Wins Eighth Straight League Game
Eudora High defeated Baldwin 26 to 20 to claim undisputed leadership in the Little Six at the season's midterm. Guenther led with 11 points as Eudora held a 9 to 8 halftime edge, and the second team beat Baldwin 16 to 15. Turner hosts Eudora next Tuesday in a non league clash.
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Northwestern U. boasts long coaching tenures and sport chatter
Northwestern U claims 31 years for swimming coach 20 for track and 13 for basketball. Garden scene shows La Henie greeting Babe Ruth as he limned. NBA bid to pair Lou Salica and Georgie Pace over bantam title. Demaret nominated to follow Hagen as golf’s playboy. Missouri and Ga Tech seek regular football dates.
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Baseball Judge Landis Earns High Praise From Press
R G Lynch notes Judge Landis defends baseball amid leagues and fans. Commentary lauds his lifelong commitment and impact. Mentions minor league czar Bramham facing backlash over bonus bans and players in New Britain High basketball. Includes references to Goshen News-Democrat reporter Herb Schwartz and several players and teams with potential moves.
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Skating Champion Retains Title. Tozzer Keeps Crown
AP recalls past headlines from one, three, and five years ago. Robin Lee earned a fifth straight national figure skating title last year and Joan Tozzer, age 18 from Boston, kept the women's crown. Earlier, Dana X. Bible agreed to a ten year Texas coaching deal at about 15000 dollars per year. St. Louis Browns traded Bump Hadley to Washington for Luke Sewell and cash, then sold Sewell to the White Sox.
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Galento Debuts Onstage In Troubling Trouser Report
Orange New Jersey January 20 Tony Galento a heavyweight boxer made his stage debut in Two Gun Tony and His Buckaroos a charity show for 1500 townsfolk. He discovers chaps do not cover what’s needed and exclaims about missing pants while stage crew scramble to fix the wardrobe before his nine line performance.
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Wildcats Top Nebraska 32 25 in Big Six Clash
Kansas State beats favored Nebraska 32 to 25 at Manhattan to climb from the Big Six cellar into a tie for fourth place with Nebraska. Randall and Horacek led scoring with eight points each as the Wildcats played tight defense and pulled away after halftime.
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Indian Five Edge KC Junior College 41 33
The Haskell Indians juco basketball team defeated Kansas City Kansas junior college 41 to 33 last night on Wyandotte High School court. Irvin Littlethunder led with 17 points eight baskets from long range and a free throw.
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Resignations Hit Kansas State Football Staff
Wesley Fry resigns as head football coach at Kansas State college along with line coach Stan Williamson in a surprise announcement.
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Kansas Commission Extends 26 Books and Adds Three New Texts
The Kansas textbook commission extended use for two to five years of 26 existing high school and junior high books and adopted three new titles for 1940 41. The new works are United States in the Making by Houghton Mifflin Exploring Biology by Harcourt Brace and Gregg Typing by Gregg Publishing. Governor Payne and School Superintendent George McClenny urged minimal changes.
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Senators Mentor Says Hutchinson Endured Hardwood Toll
Washington figures Bucky Harris notes Fred Hutchinson played basketball five years off his baseball career after suffering foot pain. The Senators coach describes the toll of hard courts on Hutchinson during his early career.
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Alabama's Iron Soph Jimmy Nelson Shines In 1930s Newsroom
Tuscaloosa reports Jimmy Nelson, sophomore halfback for the University of Alabama, logged more minutes in the football season than any teammate. Classifieds remind readers the Journal-World reaches thousands seeking to rent buy or trade daily.
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Huskers Prepare For Big Six Tilt With Jayhawks
Dr. F C Allen expected Nebraska to face Kansas on Tuesday after praising Pitcaithley of Kansas State for his scoring. He noted Don Fitz’s knee injury and Nebraska’s 6 of 11 record, averaging 40.6 points per game. Kansas coach criticized his team for lacking fight in Missouri loss.
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Cunningham Seeks First 1940 Mile Victory at Armory Meet
Glenn Cunningham, yet to win a mile in the 1940 season, will race from scratch in a special limited handicap mile at the Grover Cleveland Osceola club meet at the Seventh Regiment Armory. Rival Luigi Beccali, Olympic 1500 meter champion in 1932, runs for New York A C from the 15-yard mark, with Mason Chronister and Phil Graves also in the field.
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Georgetown
Friends University Defeats Hebron College in 80–49 Win
Friends University built a 22-12 first half lead and coasted to an 80 to 49 victory over Hebron College in Wichita. Friends’ high scorer had 24 points.
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Elks Bowling Scores Report High Indoor Match
High scorers were Griffith 494 Asher 248 Bullock 273 and Zaft 273 with 817 682 752 totals. Asher led with 237 Carl 243 also noted.
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Baker University Edges Rockhurst 31 27 In Late Rally
Baker University overcame Rockhurst College 31 27 as Sea Seymour and Hersh sparked a late rally eight minutes remaining. Rockhurst led most of the game while Rockhurst’s Cernech Snink Minnin and Cain led the scoring for the visitors. Referee Andy Skradski officiated at Kansas State with half score Rockhurst 16 Baker 13.
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Coach Question Will Go To K S Board Tomorrow
Manhattan Kansas January 20 faculty on athletics will meet Sunday afternoon to discuss the coaching situation. Head Coach Wes Fry and Line Coach Stan Williamson have declined comment on reports Fry asked Williamson to resign. Athletic Director M F Ahearn said Fry denied making such a request. Football lettermen called a meeting for today.
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