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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1947
Page
8
Lawrence Lions capture Class AA regional title at Topeka with a 42 to 33 win over the Trojans. Schaake, Geary and Johnson lead a balanced attack as five Lions share scoring, bolstering defense to stifle Topeka’s tall lineup and secure state tournament berth.
In a tense showdown at the state tournament, Topeka Lions toppled Perry 42-99 despite early back-and-forth runs. Key players Schaake and Gerard sparked late scoring while Gordon and Schenke produced crucial moves, keeping Lawrence Teaten close as Topeka extended leads through the second half.
The Oklahoma Sooners and Kansas Jayhawks prepare for non conference matchups as the Big Six season winds down. Oklahoma seeks revenge on a prior loss to Oklahoma A and M Levion in Stillwater. Kansas hosts Colorado at Lawrence while Missouri gains form.
The Kanass State High School Activities Association announced Class AA A and B pairings for the state tournaments starting March 10 in Emporia Topeka and Hutchinson New regional winners join past contenders Beloit Hugoton LaCrouse Buhler Stafford Abilene and others in the 16 team fields Hoisington Sac Heart of Salina Turner Herington Smith Center Goodland Seaman Garden City and Pratt exit AA while Pretty Prairie Sylvia Nickerson Goff and others headline the B field Readouts note two returners Nickerson and Goff with many newcomers across classes
The ninth annual Intercollegiate basketball tournament opened in Kansas City with top scorers Clifton McNeely and Jim Lacy drawing attention. McNeely set a national scoring mark while Lacy ranked second nationally as Fort Worths Wesleyan leads the strong field, with contenders including Southern Winds Normal Maroons Whitier College and Marshall College. Tournament director Emil Liston praised the field as the finest in the history of the event.
Fragmented sports blurb reports on coaching moves and contract talks. Mentions Fordham football coach absence and a potential two year pact with New York officials. References to players Bobby Merritt and Gehrle with unclear contexts and dates.
The national tournaments bracket narrows as four berths remain vacant for 1947 with NIT selections likely to St Johns of Brooklyn and either Long Island U or City College. NCAA bids include Oklahoma, Iowa State, Wisconsin and DePaul among district candidates with March 15 opener.
Harry E. Morrows sports page notes Lawrence high Lions beat Topeka Trojans 34 to 33 to win the region A A tournament. Kansas University defeats Missouri 48 to 28 while Oklahoma A&M meets Oklahoma in Stillwater for an 80th time. The Sooners lead overall series 50 to 29 with recent A M gains. Bruce Drakes Sooners chase Stillwater wins. Frosty Coxs Colorado team visits the Jayhawkers with freshmen Bob Rolander and Carl Besemann tipped for action. Colorado A and M standouts Rod Bell and others shine as Colorado brings two overtime losses and a season closer showdown Friday.
In Boston, Teddy Williams faced an unusual Philadelphia Phillies defensive setup with six players on the right side and Jim Tabor at third. Williams walked and flied out in two at bats, suggesting clubs will adopt the strategy ahead of the American League season opener on April 4. Boston won 5-2 without Williams.
Elmer Riddle, last Cincinnati pitcher with 20+ wins in a season, worked out with the Tampa squad amid hopes for a comeback this year. Reports from Florida detail other spring activity and unsettled rosters as teams prep for the season opener.
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