Topeka Defeats Lions in EKC Tilt for Second Place
In a key Eastern Kansas conference game Topeka high Trojans upset Lawrence high Lions 26 to 19 at Topeka. Bill Gies led Topeka with 11 points while George Goehring had seven for Lawrence. The Lions face regional tournament action in Olathe next, with EKC set to dissolve into the Northeast Kansas league next season.
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Lions Face Byes in Regional Tournament Opener
The Lions draw a bye in the first round in Olathe as the regional tournament begins Wednesday. Osawatomie meets Turner while Bonner Springs faces Paola. Shawnee Mission is favored to win, with Rosedale Ward and Argentine seen as strong challengers.
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Bonner Springs
Paola
Ward
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Shawnee Mission
Manhattan College earns indoor track title and showdowns noted
A year ago Manhattan College won the intercollegiate A A A A indoor track title. Glenn Cunningham defeated Don Lash in a special two mile exhibition in 9 11.58. Three years ago Lou Gehrig signed a film contract and denied quitting baseball. Five years ago Babe Ruth received a warm welcome at the Boston Braves camp.
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Intercollegate
Glenn Cunningham
Don Lash
Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Boston Braves
All-Kansas conference basketball picks named
Four schools place players on the 1939-40 all Kansas conference team as chosen by coaches and newspapers. Kansas Wesleyan leads with two selections, Ottawa and Bethany also well represented. the rest share second-team honors.
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Kansas
Harold Claassen
Kansas City
Mar
Associated Press
Junior Shaw
Bob Hunt
Shaw
Hunt
Omer Brenton
Ottawa Braves
Brenton
Spencer Self
Baker
Norman (Cotty) Norburg
Bethany
Harry Peterson
Ray Hoff
Bethel
George Hersch
Marlin Baer
Larry Smith
Ottawa
Gene Johnson
Coyotes
Braves
Dick Godlove
Wichita
Pittsburg
St. Benedict
Fort Hays State
Fort Hays
Southwestern
Roundup of college and pro sports rumors across the nation
The column collects scattered notes on players and coaches including Davey O Brien changing fields at Texas Christian and prospects for four Durham High cagers with a 55 game win streak. It mentions Colorado athletic probe, Eddie Anderson’s Iowa talks, Joe Medwick comments, and scouter Ted McGrew heading to Puerto Rico.
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New York
Davey O’brien
Texas’ Christian
Durham
N. C
Massachusetts
Jack Kearns
Bob Pastor
U. of Colorado
Bunny Oakes
Joe Medwick
Breadon
American National Insurance Co
Galveston
Edmonton Grads
Canada
Elmer Ripley
Georgetown
N. Y. A. Cagers
Harvard Cann
Ted McGrew
Dodger
Puerto Rico
Baron of Puff Returns to the Grand Old Game
Ford C. Frick NL president vacationing on the coast. Mickey Walker the Toy Bulldog enforces a Mexico City refereeing engagement. Ralph De Palma manages a midget auto track in Miami. Babe Didrikson Zaharias bought a home in Santa Monica and plays golf with Hollywood stars.
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Ford C. Frick
Mickey Walker
Mexico City
Ralph de Palma
Miami
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Santa Monica
Cal
Hollywood Big Shots
Davis Walsh Reports Pecarovich Out of Loyola Picture
Los Angeles Examiner notes Mike Pecarovich is definitely out of the Loyola picture though lingering double exposures may affect the status. The article hints at ongoing uncertainty surrounding his participation.
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Davis J. Walsh
Los Angeles Examiner
Mike Pecarovich
Loyola
Kansas Fencers Win Over Kansas City University
University of Kansas fencing team won eight of nine individual bouts in a Saturday match against Kansas City University. Haven Glassmire defeated Harley Harress 5-0 and Arleigh Lassiter 5-4. Kalman Cravetz beat Sophocles Vassiliades 5-2 and Waldorf Griswold 5-2. Carlos de Janon topped Vassiliades 5-4 and Griswold 5-2. William Truxal won against Vassiliades 5-3 and Lassiter 5-3. Ed Price defeated Harresi in a KU win.
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Kansas City University
Haven _Glassmire
K. U
Harley Harress
Arleigh Lassiter
Kalman Cravetz
Sophocles Vassiliades
Waldorf Griswold
i . Carlos de_Janon
Vassiliades
Griswold
William Truxal
Lassiter
Ed Price
Harresi
Houdini Recalled In Revival as Public Comeback Push
The article notes that be in the picture again is the late Harry Houdini, signaling renewed public fascination and a push to revive interest in the famed illusionist's legacy.
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Harry Houdini
Running Around the World Lecture by Glenn Cunningham
Lecture topic by Glenn Cunningham titled Running Around the World focuses on running in four quarter time.
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Glenn Cunningham
Wwe
Hutchinson JC Plays Dodge City For Western Title
Hutchinson Junior College leads Dodge City 42 to 33 in an eight game series to decide the Western division champion. The decisive game is at Dodge City Tuesday night with the series winner meeting Iola, eastern champions, for the state title.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Mar. 4
Hutchinson Junior College
Dodge City
Iola
Kansas Oklahoma showdown decides crowned scorer and champ
In Norman Friday the Kansas-Oklahoma game will settle the Big Six title and determine the league leading scorer between Ralph Miller and Jimmy McNatt. McNatt sits at 112 points with a 12.4 average, tied with Miller. the top scorer in the Friday clash earns the honor, while team success remains paramount for the Jayhawks.
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Norman
K. A
Ralph Miller
Jimmy McNatt
Jimmy
Miller
Jayhawkers
Ruth Juncker
University, of Missouri Coed
Missouri Student
Don Fitz
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Wilbur Reed
Kansas State
John Lobsiger
Missouri
Bob Allen
Kansas
Howard E. Waite
University of Colorado
Pitt
Elwyn Dees
Ray Evans
Wyarndotte
Lawrence
Ed Ellis
Wyandotte
Evans
Southern California
Sooners Face Kansas Friday in Non-Conference Showdown
Oklahoma hosts Kansas on Friday in a non-conference game as they chase a win. Last week Kansas beat Iowa State 42 29 and 42 40 in two games. Oklahoma lost to Iowa State 1 42.
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Kansas
Creighton
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Missouri
Big Six basketball finale pits McNatt and Mesch against Kansas
Kansas City reports the Big Six showdown on Friday as Oklahoma’s Jimmy McNatt and Marvin Mesch face Kansas in a pivotal game that could split the conference title. Oklahoma seeks three-way parity with Missouri and Kansas, while Kansas aims to seal another crown with senior stars Don Ebling Dick Harp and Bruce Voran stepping onto the final home floor.
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Jimmy McNatt
Marvin Mesch
Oklahoma
Sooners
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Missouri
Bruce Drake
Dr. Forrest C. Allen
McNatt and
Mesch
Herb Scheffler
Gene Roop
Marvin Snodgress
Don Ebling
Dick Harp
Bruce Voran
K. U
Ralph Miller
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Jimmy, McNatt
Onreal
Bob Allen
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Irvin Yaffe
Nebraska
Petigotemn Reniatettin Ad
Chris Langvardt
K. State
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Haskell Tison
Ea Seananstirhedeeniatolatcice
Enchanted Shoot At Topeka Lawrene Club Honors Art Anderson
Mart Enoch of Topeka wins the Art Anderson handicap at the Lawrene Gun Club from the 19 yard line by breaking 47 of 50 targets. Previous winners include Ole Bratton H P Jones J S Perry and John DeLong. Enoch also wins a 25 third handicap race with 24. DeLong ties for second in other events as Anderson shines with a 25 straight in one race.
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Topeka
Art Anderson
Lawreme
Enoch
Ole Bratton
H. P. Jones
J. S. Perry
John DeLong
H. T. Jones
Bill Bowman
DeLonge
DeLong
Clarence Bleisner
J. R. Short
Anderson
Short
Training Camp Briefs From Multiple Cities
Anaheim reports that Connie Mack paid 25000 for pitcher Herman Besse who excelled in an A s exhibition win over Seattle. In Winter Haven Steve Tramback moves to first base. Bill Terry signals the switch. In Avalon Cubs battle for shortstop among Mattick Merullo Sturgeon Rogell. In Sarasota Dom DiMaggio reports to Red Sox with Finney as Cronin plans drills. In Fort Myers Walter Peckinpaugh follows into camp hoping to play shortstop.
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Connie Mack
Memphis
Herman Besse
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Winter Haven
Fla
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Fort Smith
Bill Terry
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Avalon
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Detroit
Dick Bartell
Bobby Mattick
Leonard Merullo
Bob Sturgeon
Mattick
Sturgeon
Sarasota
Dominic DiMaggio
Brother Vincent
Brother Joseph
Boston Red Sox
Lou Finney
Joe
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Desoto and Edgerton Win In District Tournaments
Desoto defends home title by beating Eudora 58 to 36 in the DeSoto district final. Edwardsville beat Basehor 42 to 22 in the consolation. Edgerton edged Michigan Valley 37 to 31 to win Baldwin district with Baldwin later taking the consolation 24 to 18 over Overbrook. Class B pairings set for Olathe include DeSoto vs Bucyrus and Edgerton vs Perry.
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Eudora
Edwardsville
Basehor
Baldwin
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Overbrook
Olathe
Bucyrus
Louisburg
Perry
LaCyegne
Guenther
Mathia
Zimmerman
Warmker
Altenbernd
Laughlin
Steffen
Estrada
Stumpf
Zaring
Overby
Land
Hunter
Aldrich
Iowa State Wins Third Straight Big Six Swimming Title
Iowa State captures its third consecutive Big Six swimming championship at Ames with 63 points. Kansas State is runner-up with 38, Nebraska third with 82, Oklahoma fourth with 23, and Kansas fifth with 12. The meet sets multiple conference records across medley, freestyle, backstroke, and diving events.
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Kansas
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Morton
Cooper
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