Lions Trim Atchison In Non Conference Win
Lawrence Lions beat Atchison 29 to 26 in a non conference game at Atchison. Penny and Goehring led scoring with Weber and Stucker contributing. Lions improve to five straight wins and prepare to face Wyandotte Friday at 8 pm in Liberty Memorial gym.
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Vinland hands Baldwin first loss of the season
Vinland Tigers upset Baldwin 27 to 23 on Vinland’s court for their first win. Warren Smith led Vinland with 15 points as the Tigers broke even at 9 11 at halftime. Next up, Vinland visits Dread Friday night.
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Askey
Durocher Signs Dodgers One-Year Contract
New York reports Leo Durocher will sign a one year Dodgers contract over the weekend. Larry MacPhail is expected to argue for a longer term while Durocher yells in his typical fashion. The piece notes other sports items including Pat Comiskey recovering from casts and Ellsworth Vines and Wilmer Allison entering golf opens.
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Leo Durocher
Dodger
Leo
Larry MacPhail
Kelly
Brenda Frazier
Stork
Pat Comiskey
Steve Dudas
Giants
Me and You Bore Fullback Debate in Fayetteville
Me and You Bore, a Fayetteville letter writer, questions Jarrin John Kimbrough’s onfield position while the U S G A rejects Walter Hagen’s Walker and Ryder Cup charity match idea for next summer. Joe Jacobs borrowed yards to cover Frankie Zamaris’s contract and Newark lightheavy. George Tisinger joins Easton Free Press as sports editor. Barney Ross earns praise after an air stint.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Jarrin
John’ Kimbrough
Walter Hagen
Joe Jacobs
Tony Galento
Frankie Zamaris
Newark
George Tisinger
Easton
Free Press
Barney Ross
Dr Sutherland joins pros shocks paper
The report notes surprise at Dr Sutherland joining paid performers despite his past opposition. Young Calvin Griffith expected to become Senators president, and he plans a honeymoon here starting tomorrow. Davey O’Brien is mentioned for spring bells and golf events in Tampa February 15 to 18 led by Mayor Chancey as Francis Ouimet travels to Florida for tune up.
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Senators
Davey O’brien
Tampa
R. E. L. Chancey
Francis Ouimet
Florida
Connie Mack on Baseball Wealth and Owners
The speaker praises Connie Mack as a sharp veteran who questions how owners like McCoy accumulate wealth. The verse reflects on past days when owners grew rich quickly while teams, including his own, often finished last in standings.
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Connie Mack
Jack
McCoy
The Hard Way McCoy Chooses Philadelphia
We analyze why McCoy selected Philadelphia as a career move noting his possible start position and potential for buildup. The comment weighs his options and the challenge of beginning at the lower rung.
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McCoy
Philadelphia
Catchers Prove Durable In Baseball History
Henry P. Edwards argues catchers endure longer than many positions. Notables include Gabby Hartnett and Ray Schalk, with Johnny Kling, Mickey Cochrane, Bill Dickey, Muddy Ruel, and Steve ONeill cited for long careers behind the plate. Hartnett notes catching ability aids major league longevity.
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Henry P. Edwards
Edwards
Service Bureau
Johnny Kling
Gabby
Hartnett
Mickey Cochrane
Ray Schalk
Bill Dickey
Chicago Cubs
Long
Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Cochrane
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Detroit
Kling
Dickey
New York Yankee
Muddy Ruel
Steve O’neill
Kansas State College Faces Faculty Meeting on Coaching Row
Manhattan Kansas January 31 the athletic council meets tonight to review resignations of head coach Wes Fry and line coach Stan Williamson amid reported personal differences Fry denies pressure from Williamson and president F D Farrell may preside if he recovers from pneumonia.
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Kansas State College
Athletic Council
F. D. Farrell
Wes Fry
Stan Williamson
Farrell
Williamson
Fry
College basketball results across multiple teams and games
A compiled list of scores from various college and high school games including Bethel Exan 30 over Em poria 27 Kirksville Teachers 35 over Kirksville Osteopaths 28 St Benedicts 50 over Rockhurst 18 Missouri Valley 28 over Central Mo 26 Maryville Teachers 23 over Warrensburg 21 Carbondale Teachers 38 over Cape Girardeau Teachers 25 Baylor 68 over Texas A and M 36 Oregon State 49 over Washington 32 Wake Forest 42 over North Carolina 36 etc. High school and local contests follow with scattered scores for Chanute Fredonia Coffeyville and others.
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Flagstaff
New Mexico Mines
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York
Doane
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Junior College Tola
Fort Scott
Dodge City
Garden City
High School Chanute
Fredonia
Coffeyville
Columbus
Maur Till
Valley Falls
Arcadia
Hepler
McCune
Weenlesae
Osage City
St. Mary's
Marysville
Blue Rapids
Oklahoma Sooners Keep Big Six Lead as Race Heats Up
The Big Six title chase tightens as Oklahoma, top with four wins and one loss, hosts Kansas State while Missouri and Nebraska seek moves up. Gary Gardner’s team looks to trim Oklahoma on the Norman hardwood, with Jayhawker idle until February 10. Bruce Reid quits school, and speculation grows on Nebraska hiring a full-time basketball coach next year.
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Oklahoma
Columbia
Tigers
Sooners
Kansas State Wildcats
Jack
Gardner
Missouri
Harold Browne
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Lincoln
Jayhawkers
Iowa State
Allen
Nebraska
Herd
Don Fitz
Harry Pitcarthley
George Edwards
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N. Y
Bill Jennings
Cliff Speegle
Stidham
Dewey Luster
O. U
Ifie
University of Nebraska
High Scorer Pace Shifts In Big Six Basketball
Kansas star Bobby Allen tops scoring pace with 41 points in four starts as McNatt and Mesch lead the Big Six. Nebraska faces coaching gaps with W Harold Browne absent until December 1 and assistants also tied to football duties.
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M” Boys
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Bobby Allen
Kansas
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Nebraska
Husker
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Lincoln
One Thousand Basketball Victories Raise Little Fuss for Blood
Ernest Blood, 68, famed coach of St Benedicts Newark and Passaic, recalls 1000 career wins and says he is simply doing his job. His teams include nine official and three unofficial Prep titles at St Benedicts, 662‑61 in scholastic play, 128‑12 in college, and 310‑24 in YMCA basketball as he reflects on a 23–22 comeback win by St Benedicts over St Peter’s.
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N. J
Ernest Blood
St. Benedict’s ‘Prep
Newark
Blood
St. Peter's High School
Passaic High School
Passaic
Army
West Point
Y.M.C.A
Spring Hill Tops Eudora For Tie In Little Six
Spring Hill defeated Eudora 33 to 12 on Eudora’s court, pairing both teams at the top of the Little Six standings in the second round. Eudora’s second team beat Spring Hill’s seconds 21 to 17 as Gardner looms next on Friday night.
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Eudora
Gardner
Fj Brink
Laird
F . Brown
B. Stele
Whitney
Quigley
York
Wilson
Martin
T. Stele
Kudora
Guenther
Zimmerman
Mathia
Laughlin
Trefz
Grosdidher
Altenhernd
Steffen
Estrada
H. T
Wudora
L. A. Stafford
Ottawa
Northwestern rumor sparks coach ultimatum talk
Walter Winchell aired a claim that Bill DeCorrevont threatened Northwestern with a coach change or quitting. DeCorrevont and Pappy Waldorf denied knowledge of such an ultimatum. The story, described as wild, may yield nothing definitive. Rumors had circulated about tension around Waldorf’s job.
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Northwestern University
Bill DeCorrevont
Pappy Waldorf
Bill
DeCorrevant
Waldorf
Northwestern
Pappy
Hutchinson Signs 1940 Pact With Detroit Rookie
Seattle report notes Fred Hutchinson, Detroit's costly 1939 pitching rookie from Seattle, has signed his 1940 contract and expressed satisfaction with the terms.
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Seattle
Fred Hutchinson
Detroit
Allen predicts Oklahoma to win Big Six title
Dr. Forrest Allen of Kansas touts Oklahoma as the top Big Six threat and says they could reach the NCAA as the fifth district representative. He praises their synchronization seniority versatility speed and power. The note also mentions Jimmy Strong heading to Oklahoma for tutelage and other college athletic moves.
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Forrest Allen
Oklahoma
N.C.A.A
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Strong
Wichita
Oklahoma University
Jap Haskell
Johnson
Stanford
Mack Optimism High As Benny McCoy Joins Athletics
Connie Mack, 77, says Benny McCoy’s 45000 dollar plus two year 10000 dollar salary will spark a pennant run for the 1941 Athletics at Shibe Park. McCoy, ex-Detroit infielder, aims for second base and a top batting slot while planning to save much of his bonus.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Benny McCoy
Athletics
Shibe Park
Connie
McCoy
Benny
Detroit Tigers
Landis
Yanks
Bethany Trips Friends University In 58 to 27 Tilt
Lindsborg Kan Jan 31 Friends University fell to Bethany 58 27 in a non conference basketball game. Bethany scorers Peterson Grieves and Norburg each tallied 11 points to pace the Bulldogs attack.
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Friends U
Lindsborg
Kan
Fi— Friends University
Peterson
Grieves
Norburg
Bethel Edges Emporia 30 27 in Kansas clash
Bethel College rallied in the second half to beat Emporia State 80 to 27 in a Kansas conference basketball game. Horst and Hoff sparked the late surge, Rousell led Bethel with 14 points, as Emporia trailed after a 17 14 first half.
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Emporia
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Haskell boxers win eight eight wins in Topeka tourney
Haskell fighters won eight bouts and lost six at the Topeka district Golden Gloves tournament. Indian winners included James Roberts 112, Arnold Headley 126, Max Keshick 147, Charles Chibbity 126, Lemuel Cornelius 160, J D Scott 135, Lloyd Tortillot 118, and Charles Wilkie 135 pounds. Losers were Al Tucker 118, Billy Edwards 126, Wallace Nordwall 126, Jimmy Hamilton 175, Eugene Walkingstick 126, and Marshall Peoples 175 pounds.
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Svon
Topeka
James Roberts
Arnold Headley
Max Keshick
Charles Chibbity
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J. D. Scott
Lloyd Tourtillot
Charles Wilkie
al Tucker
Billy Edwards
Wallace Nordwall
Jimmy Hamilton
Eugene Walkingstick
Marshall Peoples
Ravens Down Rockhurst in Nonconference Showdown
Atchison Kansas January 31 St Benedicts trounced Rockhurst of Kansas City 50 to 18 in a non conference basketball game. The Ravens defended tightly and held Rockhurst to eight points in the first half.
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Atchison
Kan
St. Benedict's
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Sry
Pittsburgh joins Big Ten under Griffith oversight
A year ago the University of Pittsburgh ratified an agreement placing its athletics under Big Ten rules administered by Western Conference commissioner John L. Griffith. Three years ago manager Jon Gould said Jimmy Braddock would defend his heavyweight title in Chicago in June against Joel Louis. Five years ago Chaluser Ciasell, once a $100000 star infielder, was released to the Portland club by the Boston Red Sox.
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Jimmy Braddock
Joel Louis
Chicago
Max Schmeling
New York
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Bill) Ciasell
Portland
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