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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1940

Page

6

Jayhawkers Gallop To A Big Six Victory Over Nebraska

Kansas, bolstered by Bobby Allen with 15 points and Ralph Miller 19, surged to a 40 24 win over Nebraska in Kansas City. The Jayhawkers led 17 14 at halftime and controlled the second half with strong defense and steady scoring led by Allen Miller and Reid. Nebraska’s lone second half field goal came from Sid Held as Kansas built a double score late. Coach F C Allen used 17 players, with several first time Big Six game appearances.

Kansas “Pony. Express Nebraska Cornhuskers Bobby Allen Jayhawkers Ralph Miller Bruce Reid Don Ebling Cornhuskers Kansans Sid Held Braca Huskers Kansas Harry Pitcarthley N. U Frank Tallman Dick Harp Allen Reid K. U Mobbins Miller Lyle King al Randall F. C. Allen Piteaithley Bob Allen Bruce Voran Jim Arnold K. A Cornhusker Hermie Rohrig Nebraska Pit Pitcarthley Kearney Neb Dan Partner Kansas City Star Harry

Kansas Jayhawks Hold Lead as Harp, Engleman Spark offense

Kansas arena crowd sees Dick Harp shine despite scoring only one point while Engleman sparks the offense to a 6-6 tie. Allen exits after eye injury. Pitcaithley leaves with a back injury as Kansas heads into a clash with Iowa State on February 12. Nebraska struggles from the line as Talerman, Yaffe and Wing pace the visitors.

Sports Buzz Roundup Highlights Offseason Hints and College Notes

Lincoln items report coaches at Kansas and Nebraska juggling off season routines and roster chatter. Kansas back Bill Bunsen may not return next fall while Nebraska stars Polly Rohrig and Pitcarthley draw praise for style and versatility. The column also notes winter hikes at Iowa State and a series of humorous quips from John Bentley.

Hargiss Has Two Big Six Champions

Jayhawker coach H W Hargiss boasts two Big Six champions on his track squad led by Ray Harris and Bob Stoland with other strong sprinters and jumpers. Harris is the two mile champ and Stoland holds indoor high jump record and outdoor broad jump title while Kansas plans indoor meets starting February 10 at Lincoln and dates through March 17.

H. W Bill) Hargiss Jayhawker Billhargiss Ray Harris Lean Halcyon Glenn Cunningham Bob Stoland Harris Lawrence Boy Stoland Texas Relays Don Thompson Don Merriman Stanford Splitter William Green Vincent Graves Chet Cox Hargiss Kenny Hamilton Southwest High School Kansas City Fred Eberhardt Bill Reed Dick Ash Fog Steland J. R. Jones Kansas Jones Altho Wichita Southwest Missouri Glenn Foy Ed Lindquist Chet Friedland Charles Bednasek Huskers Sooners Oklahoma Nebraska Lincoln Jayhawkers Kansas State Columbia Butler

Armstrong Faces Montanez In Garden Welter Title Fight

Henry Armstrong defends his welterweight crown against Pedro Montanez in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden. An expected crowd of 16 000 will pay about 50 000 for the event with Armstrong favored by bookmakers 1 to 8. The main bout slated around 9 p m with Armstrong at 187 pounds and Montanez 144.

New York Henry Armstrong Pedro Montanez Madison Square Garden Fistiana Montanez Henry Armstrong C.S.T

Haskell Juco Quintet To Chilocco Tomorrow

The Haskell junior college basketball team will travel to Chilocco Oklahoma tomorrow evening to face the Chilocco Indian school team on the Chilocco court. Two Haskell teams will also play Friday evening in the Haskell gymnasium against High and junior college Scotties and Vinland high respectively.

Haskell Chilocco Okla

Target Practice Ends Quietly for Los Angeles Officer

Los Angeles officer L. A. Stewart, paid extra for being a crack shot, fired four times at a robber who plus his wife stole $35, but no hits were scored and no injuries reported.

Los Angeles UPI L. A Stewart

McCoy Free Agency Shapes Big League Bidding

Chicago reports six major clubs engage in a cut-throat bid for Benjamin McCoy a 21 year old Detroit farm product now free after E M Landis ruling. McCoy seeks about 40000 to sign with a three year 10000 per season deal as clubs from Connie Mack to Pittsburgh offer competing terms. Last season with Detroit he played 55 games at second base batting .302 with 38 runs and 58 hits.

Chicago Benjamin McCoy McCoy Detroit E. M. Landis Grandville Mich Chicago Cubs St. Louis Browns Landis Cubs Browns Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Pittsburgh New York Giants Washington Senators Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago White Sox Charley Gehringer

Hackney Uses Right Hand In Shot Put Return

Manhattan January 24 Elmer Hackney resumes right hand shot put after wrist injury from football last fall. Coach Ward Haylett doubts he can reach last year’s peak, noting practice throws around 47 feet with the right hand and under 42 feet with the left. Haylett cautions full recovery may take time and success remains uncertain.

Manhattan Hlmer Hackney Ward Haylett Hackney Elmer Haylett

Wild Ducks Cause Damage at Douglass Farm in Brule

January 24 report from Brule Nebraska describes wild ducks feeding on corn stored by C B Douglass. He built a scarecrow to deter them, but the birds ate 25 bushels of corn and then ate the scarecrow’s hat.

Brule Neb Cpi B. Douglass Fanny Douglass

Ray Blades Sees Card Team as Strong But Sees No 1940 Pennant

Danny Ray Blades, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, brushes off winter predictions from Gabby Hartnett Bill Terry and Doc Prothro as he says the club has a strong roster including Johnny Mize Joe Medwick and Don Padgett but notes pennants aren t won in winter. He recalls last year the Cardinals rose to second from sixth and says they should do well next season. Blades is spending the winter in southern Illinois.

McLeansboro Ill Danny Ray Blades St. Louis Cardinals Gabby Hartnett Cubs Bill Terry Giants Doc Prothro Phils Gards Blades Cardinals Reds Johnny Mize Joe Medwick Don. Padgett Ilinois

Sports Roundup Tests and Teases Involving Dodgers and Others

New York reports circle around Doc Sutherland possible Dodgers news and Pennsylvanians denying Al Ettore a comeback license. Larry MacPhail hints Brooklyn inside track for Bennie McCoy and Roy Cullenbine while Madison Square Garden trims hockey prices. Alabama set to play Spring Hill at mobile night game and Judge Landis praised as emancipator by Eastern writers. A Sioux City basketball team Blue Barron Blues formed after a 8600 benefit for Jimmy Calleran. a Piedmont league umpire injured by a fan’s pop bottle. Joe Louis expected as Fred Ailer’s program guest star soon.

New York Fotball Dodgers Doc Sutherland Pennsylvania al Ettore Larry MacPhail Brooklyns Bennie M’coy Roy Cullenbine Detroit Madison Square Garden Alabama Spring Hill Mobile Sioux City Des Moines Blue Barron Blue Barron Blues Jimmy Calleran Piedmont League Joe Louis Fred Aller

Doubleday Sports Scribbles From a Busy Week

The item mentions Rev Gbert Rogers in Kasson Minnesota joining the Dodge County Republicans as sports editor and notes various sports figures and incidents including Birdie Tebbetts, Alan Gould, Tom Thorn, Pop Foster, and Paul Derringer in a scattered personals style column.

New Orleans Gbert Rogers Kasson’s Methodist Church Stene Lun Dodge County Minn Birdie Tebbetts Tiger Catcler Robins Graling Mich Alan Gould Tom Thorn Racine Florida Feeline Pop Foster Jimmy McLarnin

Basketball results from several college and high school games

Kansas 40 Nebraska 24. Yale 62 Tufts 3. North Carolina 52 North Carolina State 41. California 61 California AREAS 28. New Mexico Mines 38 Colorado College 32. Murray State 0 Missouri Valley 0. West Tennessee High School 55 Fredonia 28. Eureka 23 Yates Center 22. Burlingame 34 Olivet 28. Wichita 27. Cockerill 25 Mulberry 25 Frontenac 21. St. Johns Salina JL. Garnett 28. Harvey 0. Kingman 20. Sterling 38 Lyons 36. Caldwell 24 Anthenw ine Lode 85 View TMossington 5 St. Joh2. Buhler 35 Burrton 28. Cherryvale 28 St Lt Cathedral 29 Parsons 59 Chanute 47 Iola 42 Independence 1. Panhandle Oklahoma A and M 82.

Rice Texas A Yale Tufts North Carolina North Carolina State California Tolaho Montana St. Mary's San Francisco State New Mexico Mines Colorado College Murray Teachers West Tennes High School Fredonia Eureka Yates Center Burlingame Olivet Manhattan Clay Center Wentworth Lexington Mer St. Johns Salina

Kansas Boxer Stiles Knocked Out By Jarvis In Denver

Don Stiles of Goodland Kansas re entered the Elks amateur boxing tournament after a judge's slip error but was knocked out in the third round of a four round welterweight bout by John Jarvis in Denver.

Denver Don Stiles Goodland Kan Elks Kansas John Jarvis

Turner High Hands Eudora 45 to 25 in Non League

Turner High School defeated Eudora High 45 to 25 on its home court ending Eudora’s eight game winning streak. Turner led 18 to 11 at the half and stayed ahead throughout the game. Eudora will travel to Kansas City Kan Friday to face Wyandotte High reserves.

Turner High School Eudora High Eudora Turner Eudora Hich Kansas City Kan Wyandotte High School

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