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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1940

Page

6

Jayhawkers Move Closer To Undisputed Big Six Title

Kansas edged Missouri 42 to 40 on a late Ebling free throw as Dick Harp and John Kline led a bruising defensive stand. The Jayhawks, who trailed at halftime, pulled ahead in the second half and moved within a tie for the conference championship with a game remaining at Norman against Oklahoma.

Kansas Jayhawkers Oklahoma Norman Missouri Tigers Don Ebling Loren Hills Bob Allen Howard Engleman Clay Cooper Tiger Dick Harp Blaine Currence John Kline Tiger Dribblers Lobsiger John Lobsiger Haskell Tison K. U Currence Harpy Allén Tison Arch Watson Watson M. U Ekensal Allen Harp Voran Engleman Miller KK. U Herb Gregg Ebling Scribe Claassen

Bengal Rally Upset Murky Court Clash

Kansas edged Missouri 42 to 40 in a tight college basketball game as Lobsinger and Cooper sparked a late surge to tie the score at 40 and Ebling sealed the win with a free throw. Officials were Parke Carroll and Moe Pressly.

Bengal Harp Cooper M.A Lobsinger Kansas Ebling Miller Engleman F Ebling F . Allen Voran Kline Missouri Watson Harvey Gregg Tison Lobsiger Nash Mills Allen Parke Carroll KansAs City Moe Pressly Omaha

Bacone Edges Haskell In Season Finale

The Haskell junior college baseball team closed the season with a 42 to 48 loss to Bacone Indian School of Muskogee Oklahoma. Armell led Haskell with 14 points while Little Thunder and G Sanders each had 13 for Bacone. Haskell finished 7 wins and 10 losses and split with several junior colleges including Kansas City Highland and Conception.

Haskell Junior College Bacone

Hockey crowd kicks out gamblers as Kilpatrick leads exits

Report describes Col. Reed Kilpatrick of Madison Square Garden ejecting two gamblers from a Thursday hockey game. Jim Londos begins another farewell tour. Al Davis balks at meeting Henry Armstrong. Ernie Lombardi bats line drives past hecklers in Florida.

New York Yeou John Reed Kilpatrick Madison Square Garden Jim Londos al Davis Henry. Armstrong Ernie Lombardi Florida

Yanks Target NL Mockery and Star Prospects

The piece notes rival dig slights by the Yanks toward the National League as Lefty Grissom reports to St. Pete and Gomez warns him. It mentions Jack Kearns considering a move to St. Louis after the Pastor Burman bout and potential Detroit exit. It also discusses rising venue pricing by National Indoor Tennis champions and a large turnout of football prospects for Jess Neely at Rice, plus Charlie Retzlaff overpowering a wrestler in four heats.

Yanks Lefty Grissom St. Pete Gomez Dimple Head Jack Kearns Detroit Pastor Burman St. Louis Jess ‘Neely Rice Charlie Retzlaff

Elaine Barrymore Tries Waivers On John Three Times

Elaine Barrymore has asked waivers on John three times and each time he was waived out of the League she has reclaimed him. Memphis aims for Big League basketball next winter. Ed Widseth may quit the New York Giants for an insurance job. Wes Ferrell, champion golfer of baseball, lost to Dodgers rookie Newel Kim. Jimmy Wilson's son Bob won a Princeton scholarship after traveling with the Reds as batting practice catcher. Mil lard bowls 800 consistently with little time to spare.

Henry Vance Birmingham -Age- Herald Elaine Barrymore John Memphis Ed Widseth May New York Giants Wes Ferrell Dodger Newel Kimball Jimmy Wilson Bob Reds Princeton

Philadelphia camp buzzes over 375yard homer by Bob Johnson

The Philadelphia Athletic camp remains agog after Bob Johnson belted a 375 yard homer during a practice tilt, drawing attention from players and coaches.

Brownville(Tex Philadelphia Bob Johnson

Oh Johnny Oh Johnny Socking Song?

A quirky line highlights a lively tune praising a performer nicknamed Johnny for strong sock work. The phrase echoes a vintage stage or vaudeville style with punchy rhythm and playful boasting.

Lions Face Topeka In Crucial EKC Clash For Title

Lawrence High Lions travel to Topeka to meet the Trojans in a decisive EKC game. A win would keep their share of the conference crown as Emporia already clinched at least a share by beating Ottawa 39 to 31. Coach Elmer Schaake will bring 16 players led by Goehring Penny Garich Keene Weber Green Hinshaw Stucker Sample Hird Dodson Williams McDonald Kennedy Kappelman Sperry.

Lawrence High School Lions Kansas Topeka High Trojans Lions Emporia Ottawa Elmer Schaake George Goehring Junius Penny Lee Garich Dick Keene Billy Weber Pat Green Curtis Hinshaw Gordon Stucker Harold Sample Carl Hird Edward Dodson Eldon Williams Mickey McDonald Max Kennedy Glenn Kappelman Kenneth Sperry

Creighton Backs Washington Tonight and Kansas Monday

Creighton University heads to Omaha for two crucial games needing two wins to salvage a 50 50 season. Washington University visits tonight with Kansas University due Monday in a key Missouri Valley conference clash and possible tiebreaker implications for second place.

Omaha Neb Creighton University Washington University Kansas University Bluejay Drake Creighton Washington Hickey Bluejay Crew Kansas St. Louis Bluejays

Basketball scores from numerous colleges and high schools

A lengthy tally of basketball results lists Kansas over Missouri 42 to 40 and Oklahoma A. and M. ahead of Tulsa 42 to 26 among many other college and high school games across regions. Notable victors include Drake over Washington St. Louis 36 to 27 and Stanford over California 35 to 33.

Big 6 Wash St. L Kansas Missouri Oklahoma A Tulsa Drake Washington St. Louis Culver-Stockton Central Tarkle William Jewell Rockhurst Chillicothe Business College Knox Grinnell Southern California Stanford California Michigan State Temple Baylor Southern Methodist St. Duquesne Ohio Oregon State New Mexico Aggies New Mexic Utah State Colorado State Washington State Oregon Colorado Brigham’ Young Genae College Western State

Sports Mirror: Notable Past Sporting Moments Recap

A year ago Long Island University completed a perfect basketball season by defeating LaSalle 28 to 21 for their 21st win. Three years earlier Max Baer sailed to London on the Berengaria to dodge a lawsuit over a refused bout with Bob Pastor. Five years ago Malcolm Campbell logged 270.475 mph at Daytona Beach, short of his speed record by 2 mph.

Long Island University LaSalle Max Baer Berengaria London Madison Square Garden Baer Bob Pastor New York Fiee Malcolm Campbell Daytona Beach

Kansas Missouri thriller sparks nods from Kansas athletes

Dr F C Allen praises Kansas defense and Missouri offense after a tense game. He notes starting lineup Harp Ebling Miller Allen and Kline, with parents of four KU starters present. The piece details coach player notes, officials, and a new pitcher warmup rule.

K. U Ralph Miller Bill Hogben John Kline Ebling Ray Don Harp Kansas Allen Missouri Phog Engleman

KU Rehires All Coaches On One Year Contracts

University of Kansas athletic board re hired all coaches with one year contracts pending state regents approval. Hargiss Getto Lan sing and Allen named among re hires with salary adjustments noted but not large. Long term contracts for Henry Hurt excluded. Getto named baseball coach and Shannon golf coach with no pay. budget approved and outlook described as fair.

University of Kansas Athletic Board State Board of Regents W W. Davis H. W Bill) Hargiss Mike Getto Harry Lansing F. G. Allen Henry and Hart Gwinn Henry Vic Hurt Getto Ralph Conger Wentworth Military Academy William H. Shannon K. U Shannon Davis Glenn Oatman St. Louis Henry Altho Athletic Association

Armstrong Garcia Draw Ends Title Bid Thriller

Welterweight champion Henry Armstrong and Ceferino Garcia fought to a 10 round draw before 16,228 in Los Angeles. The bout drew a gross gate of 365,953 with blood flowing from early rounds as Garcia and Armstrong exchanged aggressive blows and Garcia’s eye was cut. Garcia’s manager accused Armstrong of dirty fighting. many observers credited Garcia with cleaner head shots.

Los Angeles Henry Armstrong Ceferino Garcia George W. Blake Hammerin’ Armstrong Altho Garcia Filmino Dhamn California New York Armstrong George Parnassus

Farr Cancels Louis Verbereen Bout Over Eye Problems

Welsh heavyweight Tommy Farr cancels a scheduled bout with Louis Verbereen on the doctor's orders. Farr cites eye troubles and says his future as a boxer depends on the medical decision.

London Tommy Farr Joe Louis Louis Verbereen Farr

Forty five gridsters report for spring football practice

Forty five men attended the first spring practice session yesterday with a light workout weather permitting daily sessions at 4 pm. Of the turnout 42 freshmen from last fall join 64 equipment checks expected next week and coaches call it the largest turnout in years with listed varsity and freshman candidates and equipment holders.

Denzel Gibbons Ed Lindquist Ramie Beims Bot O'Neil WFL

Eudora Reaches Class B District Semi Finals at DeSoto

Eudora High School advanced to the district Class B semi finals at DeSoto after a tight victory over Basehor by a score of 35 to.

Eudora Linwood Eudora Piper Wee Baseher DeSoto Weteee Jarbalo DeSoto Edwardsville Lansin Cere Cohen Eudora High School Basehor Grfpr Guenther Laughlin Oat Miller Seenene i Botchers Sovemientio Easoccassisece Rickenbaugh Leedseteeriecernees

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