Freshman gridsters report for spring drills at KU
Nearly thirty freshman gridsters reported to Coach H W Hargiss and Assistant Coach Mike Getto for the opening practice on the stadium field. More candidates expected this afternoon as Steve Hinshaw, freshman mentor, marshals absentees. full squad reports March 17 with Mullins arriving soon as Notre Dame star joins as assistant.
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Zvonimir Kvaternek
Wyandotte High School
Kansas City
Kan
Eugene Chappell
Chanute
Frank Watkins
Topeka
Carnie Smith
Bunny” Black
Last Fail
Violets Cage Year a Success in NYU Basketball
New York University finishes a solid season after a rough start, beating St John’s College 26 to 23 to halt Brooklyn’s streak. Earlier games showed mixed results but the Violets secured a respectable overall performance.
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Violets
Cage
New York
New York University
St. John’s College
Brooklyn
Santa letters travel routes and odd mail facts
Readers are told how letters to Santa may travel via the Springfield and Peoria route if mailed after 6:30 p.m. A Pekin mailing clerk explains train connections and arrival times, with a humorous note from John Hix inviting readers to request further proofs by sending a stamped self addressed envelope. Tomorrow: A stomach-ache made republic of France.
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Stater
Santa
Santa Claus
Pekin
Peoria
Springfield
J. Cohenour
John Hix
Republic of France
Spring Training Notes From Across The League
Baseball camps open across San Antonio Chicago and St Petersburg with players like Freddy Lindstrom Moe Berg and Duffy Lewis in the mix. Reports note Lindstrom’s weight and outfield plans in Chicago while Robins manager Robinson tests Quinn’s arm at Hot Springs. Jolley Reynolds and Snead face holdout talks, and Brown arrives early in Biloxi to train. Sacramento whispers hint at a Senators sale as Frank Navin travels from Detroit.
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Freddy Lindstrom
New York Giants
Freddy
Chicago
Babe Ruth
Hack Wilson
Clearwater
Fla
John Pickus
Quinn
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Robby
Hot Springs
White Sox
Moe Berg
Snead Jolley
Carl Reynolds
Reynolds
Jolley
Clarke Pro Coach Named Spartans Head Mentor
George Pottyrk, a former coach at Butler Racine and Minnesota and aide to Robert Juppke, signed today as head coach of the Portsmouth Spartans in Portsmouth Ohio. Salary reported at 5000 dollars.
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Butler
Racine
Minnesota
Robert Juppke
Tints
Portsmouth Spartans
Cubers
Football coach Chuck Collins never scored a touchdown in college
Chuck Collins, a football coach from North Carolina, played end at Notre Dame and never scored a touchdown during his college career. The fragmented sports notes list scores and teams including Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Oklahoma A. and M., and Northern Arizona Teachers.
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Arizona
Chuck Collins
North Carolina
Notre Dame
Bowling Hook Technique Advice from Al Demaree
By Al Demaree former pitcher New York Giants explains hook ball action and grip options. He notes many bowlers struggle with hooks and suggests Jimmy Blouin overlapping grip to promote right to left turn. Demaree offers a bowling leaflet on spares with self addressed stamped envelope for readers.
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New York Giants
Jimmy Blouin
Blouin
Demaree
Will Defend Cage Title in Catholic High Tourney
De La Salle Institute of Chicago the 1930 champion will defend its national Catholic high school basketball title in the 1981 tournament at Loyola University from March 18 to 22. Bishop England High Charleston Francis High Athol Spring entered today.
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Chicago
Loyola University
Bichop England High
Charleston
5. C
Francis. High
Athol Spring N. Y
Kansas City boxing card headlines include Ramey Melham rematch
The program features Bill Ramey of the University of Kansas opposing Joe Melham in a light heavyweight title bout at the International Arena Kansas City Missouri. The first bout begins at 8 30 p m. Ramey lost a recent decision to Melham, stirring local interest. Max Schmeling reportedly desires a golf match with Bobby Jones at his private German course.
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Kansas City
Bill Ramey
University of Kansas
Joe Melham
International Arena
Ansas City
Ramey
Melham
Max Schmeling
Bobby Jones
Fighters
Germany
Creighton Quintet Set to Face Jayhawks Tonight
Kansas State broadcasts unavailable as Kansas aims for perfect non conference record while Creighton, coached by A A Schabinger, hopes to upset. Star seniors Bishop Cox Ramsey and B Teserva finish careers against the Jayhawks in Robinson Gym. Officials: E C Marys and Dwight Ream.
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K. U
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Floyd Ramsey
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Kansas honors Tom Bishop as honorary captain of 1931 team
Oklahoma City forward T C Bishop, a three season KU standout and second in scoring this season, was elected honorary captain after yesterday's practice. He will lead KU baseball active duties after tonight's final collegiate basketball game against Creighton.
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Okla
University of Kansas
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Iowa State
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K. U
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Ruth” Thompson
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Aggie Grapplers Blank Kansas Matmen 38–0 in Dual
University of Kansas wrestlers were shut out 38 to 0 by the Aggie grapplers in a Manhattan dual meet. The Aggies stretched their Big Six lead to four straight wins as Ewatt Mills of Kansas was the lone Jayhawker to avoid defeat. Centre College is noted for its Praying Colonels, with Mills losing by fall in the 165-pound bout. The Kansas football squad faces Centre College again as coach Turck confirms plans to finish the season with a home dual versus Iowa State next Monday night.
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Kansas Aggie
Manhattan
Aggie
Ewatt Mills
Danville
Mills
Lege
Praying Colonels
Leon Bauman
Kansas
Bo McMillan
Charles J. Turck
Towa State
Turck
Centre College
Centre College Maintains Gridiron Policy Statement
Centre College confirms retention of current gridiron policy amid a report detailing a historic weight class track and field-style event. Notable performances include P W Griffith at 118 pounds with a 3 32.5 time and J C Fickel at 125 pounds claiming the class title. the record lists several Aggies and Kansas State participants under referee Branigan of Nebraska with multiple bouts and outcomes.
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Gildenme
J. C. Fickel
Bica
Aggies
Aree Ehagin
ARS
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Ihreer
Birlseell
K. U
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Wiliams Boyle
Jerry Millier
Golf ball sparks low scoring by women stars at Beach
Helen Hicks and Virginia Van Wie show sharp form on Palm Beach links as Van Wie posts a sensational 72 with two under par inward nine. The new ball is cited by players as possibly aiding distance and consistency, with pros like Willie Klein noting a marginal score impact for top shooters.
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Virginia van Wie
Mine Hicks
Diana l Fishwick
Beach
Miss van Wie
Palm Beach
van Wie
Willie Klein
Long Island
LaGorge
Miami Beach
Jayhawk Diamond Squad Opens Outdoor KU Baseball Drill
University of Kansas baseball candidates report to Captain Tom Bishop for outdoor practice as the team begins spring preparations without a regular coach. About twenty men trained indoors after a meeting two weeks ago and more players are expected. The major challenge is assembling a strong pitching staff with southpaw Paul Fisher back for a third season. Bishop will pitch and play shortstop as KU seeks three or four more pitchers.
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University of Kansas
Tom Bishop
Kansas
Bishop
K. U
Paul Fisher
Centre College backs amateur approach to intercollegiate football
The statement from four colleges, including Centre, argues for amateurism in intercollegiate athletics. They claim values exist in sport and that Centre handles athletics properly, urging other institutions to adopt the same amateur basis.
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Centre College
Centre
Church Colleges Favor Ban on Spring Training
Lexington AP United Faculties of Four Church Colleges of central Kentucky favor abolishing spring and early fall football practice and readjusting coaches salaries to faculty levels. Resolutions adopted at a meeting with Transylvania Center Georgetown and Kentucky Wesleyan. All four are ST A A members. The group praises diminishing emphasis on college football and support for sports only as they aid student welfare.
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Paris to Get Its Madison Square Garden
Paris will build a new multi use arena replacing the Velodrome d Hiver to host boxing bicycle racing and indoor hockey. American promoter Jeff Dickson will direct the project with an estimated cost of about 1 million dollars.
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Dickson
Pick and Shovel for Jim Thorpe Reclaims Ordinary Life
Jim Thorpe once the world’s greatest all around athlete now works as a laborer in Los Angeles earning four dollars daily with a pick and shovel. He recalls his Carlisle Indian School days and Olympic triumphs while facing a modest post-sports life and possible coaching posts at Dickinson College Carlisle or Mississippi A&M.
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Lack of Real Ice Fails to Hamper Trojan Hockey
Coast Intercollegiate Winter Sports championship held at Yosemite National Park featured round robin hockey, ski jumping, and skating races. USC dominated despite the lack of artificial ice, with figures like Jack Dillon noted. the Miami trophy and Pacific race track emblem appeared among the event's symbols.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Ice
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Hoover
Pacific
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