Nebraska Tigers Battle to Patchwork Blitz in Big Six
Nebraska struggles to assemble two full five for Big Six basketball as injuries cripple Don Fitz and Harry Pitcarthley. Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas State loom in upcoming games while Iowa State and others face test scenarios in Lincoln.
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Walter Sloan II Named Ban Johnson President
Emporia Kansas January 29 Walter Sloan of Topeka former secretary treasurer was elevated to the presidency of the Ban Johnson baseball league in a weekend meeting Central division approved a 60 game schedule with a July 4 split to start May 12 An all star game scheduled for July A local ownership transfer of the Manhattan club was approved Dr G L Cowan of Dodge City was elected vice president and J E Lang of Junction City secretary treasurer
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Thensas Ban Johnson Baseball League
Walter Sloan
Topeka
Manhattan
G. L. Cowan
Dodge City
J. E. Lang
Junction City
Haskell Routs St Paul in Mo. as Indians extend win streak
Haskell Indian junior college beat St Pauls College 32 to 23 at Concordia Missouri on Saturday. Whitehorn and Armell led scoring with nine points each, aiding a third straight victory after wins over Chillacoo Indian School and El Dorado junior college.
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Jackson
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Davenport
Essere
White
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CL Walker
Hostak set for possible bout with Overlin in weight clash
East may see Al Hostak, the NBA middleweight champion, in action soon against Ken Overlin of Richmond in an over weight bout. Cornell awards 30 football letters, 11 to seniors. Tony Galento plans another coast to coast exhibition tour despite risks.
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al Hostak
N.B.A
Ken Overlin
Richmond
Cornell
W. G. Bramham
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Tony Galento
Baseball stars fear the worst in major leagues
The text notes Hank Greenberg in the outfield and Jimmy Foxx possibly shifting to pitching while Carl Hubbell appears in the field. It also mentions Cy Critzer interviewing Joe McCarthy, McCarthy smoking 400 cigars since Christmas, and other scattered sports bits about golf, Arizona baseball, Auburn football scheduling, and radio station WJOE.
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Jimmy Foxx
Carl Hubbell
Cy Critzer
Joe McCarthy
Buffalo Evening News
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William Sett
Charlie Chaplin
Arizona
Art Nehf
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Tulane
Clemson
Boston College
Joe Engel
Chattanooga
WJOE
Judge Landis and Hutchins reshape sport ethics
Eddie Buckle notes shift in football and baseball influence as Judge Landis and Dr. Hutchins pursue high ideals. The piece cites Schmidt spurning a long Stanford deal for a one year Columbus contract amid college football debate and Sugar Bowl enthusiasm in New Orleans.
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Francis Schmidt
Stanford
Columbus
New Orleans
Texas A. & M
Kortepee Phail Faces Surrender Snafu In Brooklyn Doubleheader
Harold M. Slater of the St. Joseph News-Press notes Kortepee Phail appears reluctant to offer Adolf Hitler a surrender contract between games at a Brooklyn double header next season.
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Brooklyn
University of Chicago Halts Football Indefinitely
Radio report claims the University of Chicago has given up football temporarily forever. The claim centers on an abrupt decision affecting the program and its future status, with no official statement available.
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University of Chicago
Baker Hosts College of Emporia Friday Night
Baker basketball coach Liston prepares the squad for a February 2 home game against College of Emporia. Emphasizing height, outside shooting, and a faster pace, the team aims to rebound from a slow scoring stretch led by standout Bob Sears and Kenneth Poppe who has struggled to score consistently.
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Rumor Mill Roils Kansas Big Six Athletics
Rumors swirl about Kansas University football players scholastic troubles as exams loom and summer options open. Other schools share worries while Northwestern hosts Kansas State in October and coaching moves flicker, including Sutherland to Brooklyn Dodgers and Getto as Kansas freshman coach.
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John Bain Sutherland
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Patsy) Clark
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Washington University
Mike Gettoj
Semi-Pro Tourney Plan Postseason For 1941
Chicago January 29 plan for an international postseason series among champions of the United States Puerto Rico Canada and Mexico. Ray Dumont reelected president as the congress sets up commissioners for Canada Puerto Rico and Mexico and considers a US commissioner. Field narrows to George Sisler and Tris Speaker for US host duties. The walk rule changes pass pitcher signals batter takes first. 500000 rule books to be distributed and limits on state tournaments and contracts. National semi pro day planned with May as kickoff.
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St. Louis
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Nebraska Huskers face coaching and eligibility woes in season
Lincoln Journal columnist John Bentley discusses unrest among Huskers fans over coach Browne and team setup. He notes better players exist on campus but many are ineligible or football focused, and calls for a full time basketball coach while highlighting training and staff changes at Nebraska.
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Lawrence Promoters Roll Over Dragons in Kansas City Clash
The Lawrence Promoters basketball team defeated Northeast junior high Dragons 84 to 18 in Kansas City Kansas. Lawrence led 8-0 early and 12-12 at halftime, then pulled away in the third quarter before fouls shortened the fourth. Topeka visits Lawrence next Saturday for a league matchup.
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Lambutent
Ideal combination for playing from tee to green
Betty Jameson names an ideal a four member team for golf from tee to green with Charlotte Glutting on woods Patty Bere on long irons Marion Miley on chipping and a capable putter. She notes Glenna Collette Ware as the perfect all round golfer and mentions a winter Florida swing with Patty Berg while eyeing another match.
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Glenna Collette Ware
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Florida
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Patty
St. Augustine
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Aggies Face Creighton in Valley Showdown Saturday
Oklahoma A ggies lead the Missouri Valley standings and visit Creighton in a key conference game. Creighton upset Drake recently and trails by a half game, while Washburn eyes a Topeka clash with St. Louis and Tulsa plays St. Mary’s of Baltimore in a non conference tilt.
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Washington
Flashes Lose City League Game In Undergarment Uniforms
Hamilton Golden Flashes played in underwear after their uniforms were reportedly taken by a former sponsor. Dafas company helped Dafas team as the Flashes wore red flannel and lost 35 to 28 in the city league clash.
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Jockey Champion John Adams to Take Vacation
John Adams, the 1937 national jockey champion from Iola Kansas, plans a three week break after a grim run at Santa Anita this season. He has secured only two victories in 63 months to date.
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Santa Anita
Kansas Wesleyan Invades Bethany on Friday Night
Kansas Wesleyan visits Bethany Friday as part of a packed Kansas Conference week. Southwestern defends its title at Fort Hays State with Fort Hays hosting Colorado College Friday and Saturday. Kansas Wesleyan seeks a fifth straight conference win and a strong start to the second half of the schedule.
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Haskell Indians Boxers Seek Revenge in Chilocco Rematch
Haskell Indian boxers aim to rebound after seven losses in a seven bout card at Chilocco Oklahoma. The rematch at 7:45 p.m. features the same pairings with Lloyd Tortillot Wallace Mayotte and others scheduled for 112 to 160 pounds.
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Basketball results from several colleges and schools
Scores report several games: Chillicothe Business College 23 over SK Kansas City 0. Chanute 53 over Fort Scott 43. Graporis 30 over Kansas City Argentine Emporia Roosevelt 37 over Elmdale 19. Blue Rapids 25 over Seneca 4. Frankfort 31 over Waterville 20.
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Weekend Sports Briefs Highlight Wide Range Of Wins
Ed Oliver wins 3000 at Del Mar with 3000 in prize money. Bing Crosby opens golf event at 135 for 36 holes. Bobby Riggs opens winter tennis season with 6-1 7-5 6-2 win in Florida. Chuck Fenske posts 4 10.3 mile indoors over Glenn Cunningham in Boston. Sanford Goldberg sets meet record 2 14.8 for 1000 yards in New York meet. Our Mat and a Santa Anita feature race at Los Angeles delivers 510 furlongs?
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Hornell
Bing Crosby
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Henry Prusoff
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Wash
South Florida
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Glenn Cunningham
Prout
New York
Sanford Goldberg
Gene Venzke
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Oliver Wins Crosby Golf Tourney at Rancho Santa Fe
Ed Oliver of Hornell New York captured the fourth annual 3000 Bing Crosby tournament at Rancho Santa Fe County Club with a 36 hole score of 68 67 135 nine under par. Vic Ghezzi finished nine strokes back Ben Hogan and Harold McSpaden stood four behind the leader. Johnny Geertsen and Russell Osgood won the pro am best ball with 66 63 129. Lawson Little topped the Crosby series with the best average for 12 rounds 71. Next stop Phoenix Arizona.
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Deal
N. J
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White Plains
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Winchester
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Salt Lake City
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San Diego
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Demaret
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Ariz
Kansas State College to Play Northwestern This Fall
M F Ahearn director of athletics said Kansas State College will face Northwestern University in football at Evanston on October 4. The upcoming game marks another meeting between the two schools this season.
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Wichita Beacon
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