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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1946
Page
10
The piece previews a Monday night basketball showdown pitting Oklahoma A&M stars against Kansas standout Bob Kurland as the Big Eight title hopes hinge on limiting his towering impact. Mentions key players and the anticipated crowd energy around the Prime time game at KU venues.
The Jayhawkers set Ballard or Petersen in the front line with Black and Otto Schnellbacher at forwards Ray Evans and Wendell Clark at guards Weldon Kern anchors the defense despite a weak ankle with Sam Aubrey joining at forward J Z Parks and Blake Williams to guard duties for the Ags matchup.
New York report notes Kilw arde led Missouri with three circle experiment at a held ball jump from near lane as rule-makers consider changes. Also mentions Yankee Stadium lighting towers shipping, Syracuse Gardens tournament record set, Barney Ross toy debut party, first official golf guide this spring, and John Minski returning from service to Missouri track.
St. Petersburg reports Breadon and Breadon says no rush to dispose of players as he plans a 10 day stay. At Anaheim Billy DeWitt says Browns may seek Dick Seibert for salary talks with the veteran first baseman after Seibert arrived at their base. Charley Keller of the Yankees aims to start a new hitting streak as New York beat Boston 6 4 in an exhibition game.
Fragmented lines report Calder trophy rookie of the year in the NHL and various dates from 1940s sports events. Mentions include a 1943 contract with a Dodger, Frank Kovacs tennis victory, and several tournament scores from Newton Wellington and other towns.
In Kansas City and Terre Haute key semi finals set in the 1945 National Intercollegiate tournament. Southern Illinois Indiana State Teachers College Loyola and Pepperdine battle for the final. Royer leads Indiana State and Stotled triggers Loyola rally as Drury and New Mexico Mines prepare for the final doubleheader.
Chicago Cubs defend NL title and enter the season tougher with Tower added and veterans back from military service. Charley Grimm leads a well stocked roster including top infielders and a pair of promising lefties Russ Meers and John Schmitz. Hi Bithorn returns at peak form after winter pitching in Puerto Rico.
In Salina Kansas on March 16 1946 Wamego and Hoisington reached the Class A state basketball final after narrow semi final wins. Wamego edged Sacred Heart 38 28 while Hoisington defeated Pratt 37 02 to advance. Sacred Heart and Pratt meet for third place.
Haskell Institute announces a first bright night track meet at Haskell Stadium on April 12 as part of its spring athletic program with Lawrence Memorial High School co hosting and Ottawa and Topeka attendance. Marvin Vandaveer back as track and head football coach after army service. about 50 men vie for positions on the squad with six returnees from last year.
The fragment lists a two year commercial course and a 1946 football schedule with October and November games. It mentions opponents such as Benton, St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sprinesie Mo, with locations indicating home and away matchups. The readable lines hint at dates like October 18 and November 15 but are garbled, leaving unclear venues and final results.
Topeka March 16 Newtons Railroaders and McPherson Bull Pups, semi final winners, clash in the state Class AA final. Newton beat McPherson earlier 29-30 and 28-24. McPherson seeks first state final. Railroader Bill Moran led with 15 points while Harold Rogers scored 18. Columbus meets Wellington in the consolation final for third place.
Hutchinson Kan March 16 Two members of the Mid Kansas league Pretty Prairie and Nickerson clash tonight for the Class B state title Pretty Prairie the league leader defeated Bulew Learner runner up 35 19 in last night's semifinal Nickerson topped Courtland 30 28 to reach the final The Mid Kansas league teams seek the state crown in the Class B division
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