Nebraska Huskers Face Jayhawks In Tall Man Showdown
Nebraska will start three 6 ft 4 in or taller players including Al Randall at 6 ft 7 in against Kansas in Lawrence. Kansas relies on John Kline at 6 ft 2. A 49 46 thriller last season and Kansas seeks a home win after two Big Six victories. Kansas defends a 17 game home winning streak.
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Week end sport briefs wrap up varied results
In golf Jimmy Demaret beat Willie Goggin 2 and 1 in a $5 000 match play final. NC State’s alumni group plans five years of openly awarded athletic scholarships. Elwood Cooke won Florida west coast tennis singles 6 4 6 1 6 1. Beau Bell traded from Detroit Tigers to Cleveland for Bruce Campbell. Neil McCarthy wins Santa Susana stakes at Santa Anita in 4 25 1 5. US swimmers sweep four of five events at Pan American meet. Parker Hall named MVP by New York Pro Football Writers Association.
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Quintet To Face Jayhawks Glenn Cunningham To Quit Track
Bruce Voran of Kansas is described as the Big Six’s most versatile player who can start at guard center or forward. Coach F C Aller uses him off the start until his best position is found. Voran excels on defense and rebounding and may become the conference’s first utility man to reach all conference honors.
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Postpone Action at Kansas State
Manhattan Kan Jan 22 The Pi Times reports President Farrell postponed for 10 days a showdown on the Kansas State athletic situation after Coaches Wes Fry and Stan Williamson resigned. Athletic Director M F Ahearn opened the temp talk and cited personal differences. A student protest of 500 gathered at Ahearn’s home calling for Williamson to be named head coach.
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Texas teams loom over Aggies next season
Big money in Texas hints Baylor or Southern Method ist will upset the high riding Aggies. The article notes a Garden week earnings by Miss Henie and Co. and mentions a Kansas State shake up and a $25 000 miscue with Paul Trout.
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No Fishing A Luckless Pitcher Trout Returns Home
A luckless pitcher named Trout must pivot and head back to Detroit after an unresolved season. The note hints at a difficult run and the need for a fresh start away from current duties.
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Landis crackdown and baseball moves shake Detroit
Wichita Falls writer hints Dr. Robert Hutchins could spark reform in the Detroit baseball situation. Boston editor cites Charley Gilbert as a principal cause of the turmoil after being passed over for an managing post. The piece also notes Al Weill poised to profit from upcoming boxing bouts and Georgia hosting a southern intercollegiate golf tournament April 11–13.
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Menke list names world backward runner in sports record
Frank G. Menke’s all sport record book lists Bill Robinson the Negro tap dancer as world champion backward runner. Ernest Colburn of Hilton Village Virginia disputed, believing Bob Pastor held the title.
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Wichita Tops Fort Hays State In Conference Clash
Wichita State defeated Fort Hays State 30 to 27 on the road to assume the lead in the Central conference. Meuli Curry led with 10 points as Vernon Williams sparked a late charge while Fort Hays slipped to third. Ottawa hosts Emproia Presbys Thursday night.
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Vernon Williams
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El Dorado Quintet Tops Haskell In Low-Scoring Win
The El Dorado junior college basketball team defeated Haskell junior college 37 to 23 at El Dorado Saturday night. Indians travel to Chilocco Oklahoma Thursday to face Chilocco Indian school, then meet Highland junior college Friday at Haskell gym.
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Glenn Cunningham plans final track season retirements
New York reports that iron man runner Glenn Cunningham will retire after this season. He cited aging joints and Olympic limitations, noting he hopes to move into teaching in health and physical education, preferably in the Midwest, after a long career including a NYU doctorate and KU extension work.
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Kansas State faces upheaval after basketball season turmoil
After Kansas State’s final games, coach upheaval looms with Wes Fry and Stan Williamson leaving amid questions on the future of Williamson. Nebraska visits with six giants on the roster while Iowa State’s dark horse season falters. George Patsy Clark joins Detroit Lions as Mandel buys team.
Jimmy Demaret Leads Pro Golfers After San Francisco Victory
Jimmy Demaret of Houston tops the money list after defeating Willie Goggin 2 and 1 to win the $5,000 San Francisco match play open. It marks his second major in as many weeks and makes him the first player in ten years to win this local tournament twice. His earnings total $2,375 from the Los Angeles and Oakland wins plus the San Francisco prize.
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Ruth says he is out of baseball and plans a coaching role
Babe Ruth, aged 46, declares he has given up hope of returning to baseball and will join a baseball school faculty next month. He reflects on his fame, wealth, and past fines, praises Yankees and current state of the game, and advocates player education through schools.
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Team spark by Joe Gordon energizes club
The longtime observer credits Joe Gordon with arriving at the right moment to provide a needed spark for the team, reviving performance and morale.
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Semester Exams Reduce Valley Cage Schedule
Missouri Valley conference basketball action will shrink to three games in 12 days due to exams. Oklahoma A&M leads with four wins, while Drake sits second with three wins in four starts. Remaining games include Creighton at Stillwater, Drake at Omaha, and Washburn at Topeka, with Tulsa on a three game road swing.
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Metz Beats Horton Smith In Bay Area Match Play Final
A year ago Dick Metz defeated Horton Smith one up to win the $5,000 match play open in San Francisco. The recap notes Metz’s victory in a marquee golf showdown.
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