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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1951
Page
13
Kansas University travels to Norman for the first league road game after four straight Big Seven clashes at home. The Hawks face the Oklahoma Sooners in a key conference test this January 1951, seeking momentum.
Kansas travels to Norman to face Oklahoma in a pivotal Big Seven showdown that could reshape the race as Kansas seeks to rebound from a string of road woes. The contest pits Phog Allen against Bruce Drake in a storied coaching duel with a rich history of dramatic moments.
More than 2,000 Kansas high school players and coaches from about 100 schools were invited to a Kansas State basketball event against Colorado Saturday. The first big prep gathering at the new fieldhouse followed Iowa State game attendance by 1,200 cagers.
Lawrence High coach H C Stuart declares his team prepared for Ottawa foes in a holiday tournament clash. He praises the players for strong practice, good grades, and a battle mindset, noting one defeat to Parsons and a close call with undefeated Ottawa.
In a forward byline style briefing, St. Louis Browns manager Zack Taylor argues the club hinges on improved pitching and a wave of rookies led by Frank Saucier and Lou Sleater. He notes veterans like George Stirnweiss and Tommy Upton, plus prospects from San Antonio and Mexico, shaping a four team NL race with New York Cleveland Boston and Detroit.
The National Baseball Congress at its closing session endorsed A B Chandler for commissioner. The congress praised him for unselfishly opening tournaments in small towns to foster baseball interest. Chandler recently failed to renew his contract with Major League owners and was guest of honor at two past journeys in Wichita Kansas.
Reported at Riverside, the Coast Conference presidents privately debated athletic policy options. Some schools face funding gaps and possible Rose Bowl revenue changes as they weigh de-emphasizing football in a bid to balance budgets and preserve programs.
Scores include Canisiox 71 beat Niagar 66 and Georgetown 71 over LaSalle 42. Other results feature Loyola 42 over Baltimore, Michigan State 60 over Notre Dame 42, Xavier 41, Tulsa 49, and more. Includes Kansas high school Dodge City inv and various town matchups with mixed outcomes.
In Phoenix Arizona January 26 Ben Hogan returns to tournament action after absence since July. He posts a 33 32 65 on the 6483 yard par 71 course to lead the Phoenix Open field of 124 into the second round by one stroke over Lawnson Little and Chick Harbert with Mangrum Boros and Bolla two back.
Report notes three players identified by score and location at an 18th green finish. Charles Bassler of Catonsville Maryland and Ed Furgol of Royal Oak Michigan posted 34 84 and 35 32, respectively, while a stroke affected a player named Telaeda.
The item reflects on past sports milestones including Jesse Owens named greatest track athlete of the century, Ken Bartholomew’s Santa Maria handicap win, and a noted speed skating title. It references vintage moments and older college and state athletic news.
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