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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1940

Page

10

Tigers face Jayhawks for Big Six title on KU court

Missouri aims for the conference championship by beating Kansas at Hoch Auditorium. Captain Lobsiger leads a strong defense while Miller and Allen pace the Jayhawks in a high stakes showdown with Oklahoma looming. Ebling Harp and Voran are among KU’s veterans poised for final home appearances.

F. GC. Allen Ralph Miller Bobby Allen Miller Allen Don Ebling Dick Harp Johnny Kline Missouri Jayhawkers John Lobsiger Blaine Currence Clay Cooper William Harvey Haskell Tison Kansas Lobsiger Columbia K. U Ebling Harp Voran W. Harvey Ebling ‘Cooper Pee Miler Denise Bps Allen ‘Lobsiger Parke Carroll Kansas City Moe Pressly Omaha Kansas Jayhawks Robert. Allen Ita Lawrence Lindsberg Howard Engleman Arkansas City Ansa City Bil Hogben Hei Kansasity P, Hunter Bob Johnson Ahoma City John Kline Hutchinson Kansas City Chanute Jack ‘ Sands Bruce Voran Pretty Prairie Missouri Tigers Keith Bangert Hannibal Martin Nash O Columbia Haskell Tison ElDorado, Ill Arch Watson Joplin

Start Swim Meet Opens Big Six Action in Ames

Big Six swimmers and divers will plunge into the Iowa State pool in the opening of the conference meet. Preliminaries set tonight with Iowa State favored to win the title for a third straight year and Kansas State the main challenger. Notable entries include Ralph Warden of Nebraska in diving, Eugene Armstrong of Iowa State in the 150 yard back stroke, and Roger Adams of Iowa State in the 50 and 100 yard free styles.

Ames Iowa State Cyclones Kansas State Ralph ‘Warden Nebraska Eurene Armstrong Roger Adams

Lions to Face Topeka in EKC Title Bid Tomorrow

Lawrence Lions hunt an Eastern Kansas conference crown by beating Topeka Trojans tomorrow evening. A Spartan win over Ottawa would force a Lions victory to stay in first. Topeka seeks its first win of the season as the main game starts at 8 15 with a preceding 7 o'clock matchup.

Lawrence High School Lions Topeka High School Trojans Lions Topeka Emporia Spartans Spartans Ottawa Cyclones

Armstrong Blasts Garcia In Title Bout Tonight

Welterweight champ Henry Armstrong challenges Ceferino Garcia for Garcia’s 160 pound title in a 10 round bout at Gilmore Stadium Los Angeles Promoter Charlie MacDonald expects around 35 000 fans and gate receipts near 100 000 if clear weather holds.

Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Ceferino Garcia Garcia C.S.T Charlie MacDonald Hollywood American Legion Gilmore Stadium

Builders Hold Off Emporia in Central Clash 39 31

Southwestern built a 19 12 halftime lead then withstood a late Emporia rally to win 39 31 at Winfield Kansas. Dix Fugit and Marvin key baskets for Southwestern while Snow Caywood and Watson scored most of Emporia's points.

Winfield Kan Southwestern Emporia Teachers Emporia Dix Fugit Marvin Snow Caywood Watson

Sports Roundup Sparks and Specs From All Corners

Jimmy Johnston accuses Lee Savold of leaving Bob Pastor and would have been slugged if bystanders hadn’t intervened. Tom Lieb possible return to Loyola to pinch hit while seeking football coach. New York U. basketball promoters undecided about Garden or NCAA tournaments. Bill Terry scouting for pitchers and infielders in Miami. Texas Christian reports 371 in upperclass workouts across major squads. Al Sharp moves to Atlanta Constitution from Chattanooga Times. Maurice Tillet the Angel gains front page buzz for looks. Dartmouth track carnival officials discouraged as Chuck Fenske and Gregory Rice procrastinate invites.

New York Jimmy Johnston Lee Savold Bob Pastor Pinkie George West Tom Lieb Loyola Los Angeles Clipper Smith New York _U Madison Square Garden Bill Terry Miami Phils Merrill al Sharp Dixie Chattanooga’ Times Atlanta Constitution Maurice Tillet the Angel Dartmouth Chuck Fenske Gregory Rice

Red Blaik Sees Cornell Dominance In College Football

Dartmouth coach Red Blaik signals Cornell’s strength while noting other teams like Green Bay and Chicago could challenge if on the schedule. The report also mentions sports writer Charles Wilber Dunkley, wrestling programs featuring Man Mountain Dean’s niece, Sheriff Tommy Gibbons aiding Harvey Woods, Commissioner Landis in Chicago, and Sam Nahm passing the bar. Oklahoma City sends seven players to Chicago Gold Gloves.

Red Blaik Dartmouth Cornell Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Charles Wilberforce Dunkley Chicago Loop Tampa Man Mountain Dean Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Harvey Woods Minneapolis Landis Dodgers Sam “Nahem Oklahoma City

Pastor and Savold Postpone Tonight's Show

The Messrs Pastor and Savold cancel their appearance due to Lee catching a cold. Patrons are asked to wait for a rescheduled date when they will perform.

Pastor Savold Lee

Veteran miler Glenn Cunningham earns dubbed nickname

Springfield Missouri Daily Events notes the veteran miler Glenn Cunningham attracting attention as writers debate why he isn’t more widely crowned with a clever nickname like Old Iron Strides 2.

Jay Ellsworth Springfield Glenn Cunningham

Seabiscuit Kayak II Lead Santa Anita Handicap Field

Seabiscuit and Kayak II loom as the public favorite for the $100000 added Santa Anita handicap run at Santa Anita Park with a record crowd expected. Whichcee Heelfly Specify and Can t Wait are among top contenders as jockeys including Pollard Haas Woolf Longden ride the major entries.

Los Angeles Mar Santa Anita Park Dark Horse Seabiscuit Kayak II Specify Heelfly Austin C. Taylor Cee George W. Stratton A. A. Baroni Myron Selznick Whichcee Johnny Red) Pollard Sun ‘Beau Leon Buddy) Haas Florida Basil James Georgie Iceman Woolf Johnny Longden Harry Richards

BuffaloesClaim Southwestern Intercollegiate Title

West Texas State, seedless and tallest team, won the 54-50 thriller over Stephen F. Austin to take the championship in El Paso. Kansas Wesleyan captured third with a 53-52 win over New Mexico State Teachers in the consolation finale.

el Paso Tex West Texas State Buffaloes Canyon Stephen F. Austin Nacogdoches Kansas Wesleyan New Mexico State Teachers of Silver City

Sports Mirror reminiscences of past indoor titles

A year ago Wayne Sabin defeated Jack Tidball to reach a national indoor tennis final in New York. Three years ago Harry Cooper won a triple playoff for the St. Petersburg open golf championship by two strokes over Horton Smith and Ralph Guldahl. Five years ago Manhattan College won the indoor track championship with 612 points and Henry Dreyer set a world record in the 35 pound weight throw.

Oy Tre Rhode Island State

Uncertain Derby and Big Six basketball chatter

A sprawling sports column surveys Derby odds and a Kansas Missouri basketball duel while noting high school and college players and coaches. It sketches past coaching moves within the Big Six and previews future media coverage of Kansas basketball.

College Scores From Associated Press Roundup

Oklahoma City 25 Phillips 22 Kansas Wesleyan 53 New Mexico Teachers 52 West Texas State 64 Stephen F. Austin 50 Northwestern Oklahoma 39 Oklahoma Baptist 33 Southwestern Kansas 39 Emporia Teachers 31 Hendrix 45 Pee ost Tech 41 High School Pittsburg 30 Lola 16

The Associated Press College Oklahoma City Phillips Kansas Wesleyan New Mexico West Texas State Stephen F. Austin Northwestern Okla Oklahoma Baptist Southwestern Kan Emporia Hendrix Pee Ost Tech High School Pittsburg Lola

White Sox Will Keep Comiskey Ties This Summer

Chicago reports the Comiskey family will retain ownership of the White Sox with the First National Bank operating the club for Grace Comiskey and her three children who opposed selling. The bank failed to gain court approval to bid on the property, maintaining ownership amid disputes.

Chicago Mar Chicago White Sox Comiskey First National Bank J. Louis Cosmiskey Grace Comiskey White Sox

Demaret Wins St Petersburg Open on Winter Circuit

St Petersburg March 1 Jimmy Demaret the Houston golf pro won the 54 hole St Petersburg open with a score of 211 and top prize of 700. He has earned 6077 since January 1 on the winter circuit.

St. Petersburg Fla Mar Jimmy Demaret Houston, Tex

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