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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1947
Page
6
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Kansas defeats Colorado 51 to 39 at Hoch Auditorium to end the year. Jack Eskridge leads with 15 points, Harold England adds solid defense, and freshmen figures like Otto Behnellbacher contribute as Kansas builds an early lead and holds on after halftime. Colorado’s Don Evans and Rob Refandes pace the visitors with scoring as Kansas preserves a seven-point margin and aims for Big Six play next season.
Sports columnist Harry E Morrow reviews Oklahoma Sooners basketball as the third annual season opens at home with 4000 seats, new bleachers, and Bruce Drake guiding a multi star squad. He notes wins over Wisconsin and Bradley, losses to Kansas and Nebraska, and the pending national playoff run while defending Drake against criticism and highlighting Dr George Cross's public support.
The coach earns praise for reviving veterans and stabilizing the squad. Analysts note the 1943 champions and the Illinois Whiz Kids share a pattern of strong coaching yet failing to clinch conference titles. Bruce is commended for his outstanding work in this period.
Newcomers Beloit Buhler Sylvia Inman advance to state finals as defending champs fall. Arkansas City crushed Newton 94 27 while Wellington defeated Shawnee Mission 41 26. Beloit beat La Crosse 41 29 and Buhler edged Russell 39 34 in class A and B semis at Emporia Topeka Hutchinson.
Kansas City March 15 The Missouri Valley AVALU warns athletes jeopardizing amateur status by facing professionals and cash prize events. Kenneth Sells, registration chairman, says a violator list is being compiled as amateur teams compete against professionals and cash prizes are involved across Kansas and western Missouri.
Marshall College battles Minnesota State Teachers of Mankato in a tight National Intercollegiate basketball semifinal. A late rally by Marshall sends the game to overtime where Beal and Litchfield spark the Herd, but Emporia State and Mankato advance to the final scheduled for 9:30 p.m. local time.
New York hosts the Eastern Regional NCAA basketball tournament with City College of New York Holy Cross Navy and Wisconsin aiming for the big show. CCNY defeated Syracuse 41 50 in a preliminary game at Troy New York while Western division games set the field for Friday at Kansas City auditorium.
The top seeded team, the Phil lips Oilers, head a field of 44 teams from 27 states for the national ABA tournament opening Sunday in Denver. The event showcases strong squads from across the nation, with teams traveling to compete in this wide national field.
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