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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1940

Page

6

Lawrence High Lions Triumph Over Topeka Trojans

Lawrence High School built a 25 to 21 win over Topeka Trojans to stay atop the Eastern Kansas conference standings. Junius Penny led with eight points from two baskets and six free throws, while Garich and Palmer contributed key scores as the Lions led from start to finish in the disciplined league victory.

Lawrence High School Lions Kansas Buck Weaver Topeka High Trojans Lions Lee Garich Trojans Topeka Junius Penny Bill Palmer Trojan Beverly Goehring Tom O’neil Garoe Pat Green Roberts Green Palmer Penny Weber O’neil Harlan Hobbs Hobbs Inca Atchison Kich Redskins Atchison Reedie HS Eroot Lawrence O'Neil Reed Anderson Clarence Simpson Wash_burn Jim Reed Washburn

Do You Sleep Like a Top In This Curious World

A reflection on sleep patterns asks whether people sleep deeply through the night or wake frequently for rest. It notes factors like dreams, restfulness, and the body's natural rhythms shaping how soundly one sleeps.

Indians Tie Haskell Juco Wins and Losses

Indians beat Highland 38 34 and Chilocco 52 39 as Haskell Juco defeats were recorded Thursday.

Haskell Juco Highland Trim Chilocco Bran Whitehorn Armell Shoemake Walker Hill Fire Davenport Chilocco LeClair Shemayme Alfred Cariz Neeste Buffalo Head Brayson C Fixico Rhodd Canoe & Reynew,& Daniels Bes

Greenberg Moves to Outfield to Protect York Power

Detroit Tigers shift Hank Greenberg from first base to the outfield to keep Rudy York’s bat in the lineup. York moves to first base as Tebbetts takes over as No 1 catcher. Greenberg cited club officials’ belief the switch strengthens the team after posting 53 homers last season.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Solomon Rudy York Hank Greenberg Tigers Greenberg York Hank Tiger George Birdie)Tebbetts Tebbetts Babe Ruth Ruddy

All-Star Cast for the Second Act of Tourney

Del Mar California January 27. The second act of Bing Crosby annual golf pro am opens with a star studded field led by Byron Nelson and Bud Ward. Cliff Spencer shoots 35 34 69 to lead the first half as 100 players including Cobb Weissmuller Arlen and others chase a final 18 hole round with Dutch Harrison and Heafner among the contenders after a rough first day.

Link-Smiths Byron Nelson Bud Ward Spokane Tyrus Raymond Cobb Johnny Weissmuller Dick Arlen Hollywood Arlen E. J Dutch) Harrison Little Rock Rancho Santa Fe Clayton Heafner North Carolina

Less Duck Shooting Seen in Chicago Area Report

More than a million duck hunters nationwide may face reduced shooting next fall due to poor breathing conditions in western Canadian duck breeding areas. Ducks Unlimited manager Tom Main cited last fall rainfall deficiencies down to 20 percent below normal in some regions.

Chicago United States Canada Tom Main Ducks Unlimited

Spring football opens as Auburn kicks off practice

New York reports a sports roundup from Jan 27 noting Auburn begins spring football drills. The piece mentions film reissues of the Dempsey-Willard bout, a Mineola trotting meet, Joe Louis’ Fred Allen appearance earnings, Al Corroto resigning as Pauls Valley coach, White Sox halting bids for Bennie McCoy, Eddie Mead’s wife Gloria Young, Sam Balters’ coast to coast talk on AL salaries, Drew Middleton’s AP stint, and Eric Boone described as the best fighter abroad.

New York Auburn Jack Doc Kearns Mineolla L. J Bill White Sox Bennie McCoy Eddie Mead Gloria Youngblood Eddie Sam Balters St. Louis Browns Drew Middleton London Eric Boone

Brannon Leaves Rice Team To Visit Hospital

Houston Chronicle notes Bus Brannon, basketball coach, went to the hospital to check on his team after a telephoned inquiry to the Rice field house yielded a doleful response. Freeman reports the move as a somber moment for the program.

Dick Freeman Houston Chronicle Rice Bus Brannon

Night Games and Ring Fights Mention in Brooklyn Contests

The column notes Eddie Anderson as Knute Rockne's first substitute at Iowa and Jim Harris as Rockne’s last assistant. It highlights a Central Y.M.G.A. Brooklyn contest for the best built man with a potential feature. Pedro Montanez pondered changing plans after boxing and bull fighting glimpses. Leo Yeo is cited as a standout Kansas State swimmer. The Wasau Wisconsin high school hockey team has 50 straight wins under Berg and Maxwell who never played hockey. Col Clyde McBride of the Kansas City Star travels, sending postcards from Florida amid 10 below zero temperatures.

Eddie Anderson Knute Rocknne Jim Harris Anderson Iowa Rockne Y.M.G Brooklyn Dodgers Pedro Montanez Pedro Kansas State Leo Yeo Yeeow Leo Wasau Wis Ben Berg Bill Maxwell Col. Clyde BE. McBride The Kansas City Star Florida

Push For Mile Title In Prout Memorial Meet

Boston track fans back Glenn Cunningham to win his sixth consecutive mile at the Prout Memorial games in the Boston Garden despite a recent stumble. The field includes Archie San Romani, John Munski, Chuck Fenske, Blaine Rideout, Lou Zamperini, and possibly Tommy Deckard who may be limited to the two mile.

Boston Glenn Cunningham Kansas Boston Garden Glenn Gene Venzke Cunningham Venzke A. U Kansan Archie San Romani Boston College Jack Ryder John Munski Missouri Chuck Fenske Wisconsin Blaine Rideout Denton Texas Lou’ Zamperini California Indiana Tommy Deckard Deckard

Landis Proposes New System for Baseball Player Transfers

Commissioner Landis issues a 3000 word letter proposing a cooperative farm system for majors and minors. The plan would end outright owner ship of minors, curb optioning, and subsidies, with a draft for unsold minors and broader player development across leagues. Some executives praise it as a path to reducing problems, others doubt major support.

Chicago Chaingang Stern Keweraw Mountain Landis Soarkenemomeries Andernates Landis Landis ‘Long Detroit St. Louis Cardinals Haliuhmant Gam Wiliam Harridge Harridge Branch Rickey St. Louis Cardinals C. C. Slapnicka Cleveland Harry Grabiner Chicago White Sox Eddie Collins Boston Red Sox Phil Wrigley Chicago Cubs

Vinland Suffered 49–8 Defeat at Haskell Gym

The Haskell team dominated Vinland with a 49 to 8 basketball win at Haskell Gym last night. Vinland struggled to score as Haskell tightened defense throughout the game.

Haskell High Vinland High Haskell Gymnasium

College Results Sweep Midwest and West in Overtime

Warrensburg Teachers 27 beat Kirksville 24 in overtime. Maryville 42 over Rockhurst 18. Cape Girardeau 42 topped Missouri Mines 29. A long list of scores follows including California versus Santa Clara, Southern California over Stanford 51 to 48, and others across Oklahoma and Kansas regions.

Utah Centenary Louisiana College Oregon Washington Brigham: Young Denver Montana State Greeley State Utah Aggies Wyoming New Mexico Mines New Mexico

Sooners and Huskers Meet in Big Six Showdown

Kansas, Nebraska clash in Lincoln as Oklahoma faces Missouri. midyear exams slow league race. Arizona? Actually Oklahoma and Missouri play Monday with Columbia next. Don Fitz returns for Nebraska. If Oklahoma wins, they tie Kansas for second. Nebraska aims to snap a three game slide.

Kansas City Nebraska Oklahoma Lincoln Alahoma Sooners Cornhiskers Don Fitz

Leahy Named Boston University Football Coach

AP notes the year marks Frank Leahy named head coach at Boston Selees after serving as line coach at Fordham. Also reports Major Lawrence Jones resigns from the Army to take a five year Nebraska coaching contract succeeding Dana Bible, and Harold McSpaden defeats Harry Cooper 3 and 2 in a $4,000 San Francisco golf final.

Frank Leahy Boston Selees Fordama Lawrence Biff Jones Army University of Nebraska Dana X. Bible Harold Jag) McSpaden Kansas City Harry Cooper San Francisco

Bethany Tops Sterling 46 35 in Non Conference Tilt

Bethany College defeated Sterling 46 to 35 in a non conference basketball game after a tight first half. Bethany pulled away in the second half with Boeve Peterson and Tilburg fueling the offense as Sterling led 18 17 at halftime. Increase in Building Permits Washington reports 1939 residential permits up 34 percent from 1938 and total construction permits up 20 percent.

Sterling Kan Bethany Boeve Peterson Tilburg Washington Labor Department

Francis Berger Leads High Scorers in Uneven Card

The fragment lists multiple player scores and names including Berger and Bullock with various numbers. It references high men Berger and Carl among others, indicating a sports scoring roundup with multiple figures. The readable items suggest a basketball or similar game stat line from a local page.

I. Oes Ue Ile Francis Berger le Eassesepeneeee Bullock Carl

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