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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1932
Page
5
Wichita Kansas AP report shows Newton tipped from title by halftime as Wichita East romped past the champions 34 to 16 to push into the class A semifinals with Wichita North Parsons and Topeka. Semis set: Wichita North versus Parsons and Wichita East against Topeka.
In spring baseball briefs from AP wires, the New York Giants return from a southern swing to rest from Mexico and night baseball. Details mention limited hits and runs against the Hollywood Stars as the trip ends. Also noted: Brooklyn manager Max Carey contemplates first base changes after Del Bissonette’s injury, while Detroit posts a 16 to 4 exhibition win in Los Angeles.
The Associated Press reports results from numerous fights across cities. Frankie Battaglia KOed Len Jeby in Winnipeg to claim light heavyweight recognition, James Braddock lost on points to Baxter Caimes in Oklahoma City, and Roscoe Manning defeated Harry Eb bets on points in Newark. Charlie Retzlaff stopped Jack McCarthy in Boston as other bouts highlighted by Davis Maier and Joe Knight.
The text lists numerous mis-spelled and backwardly written names and places across several states. It references Bitter Creek Wyoming Pearl County Idaho and various individuals such as Pat Ireland Nixon, Wyn Baile, Elmer Chute, Otto Staats, Conrad Will Limp Mae Limp, Rainwater and Mineral Water vendors. The passage ends urging readers to request more proof by mailing a self addressed stamped envelope to the author.
Gwinn Henry, Missouri head football coach, says he will be on the job full time next fall after rumors of a leave of absence. He denied reports circulated weeks ago and noted his recovery from a sciatica attack.
Floretti McCutcheon recalls a Denver match where Jimmy Smith, famed for his skill, was defeated by the woman bowler McCutcheon, who rolled over 700 in three games while Jimmy managed 696. He notes bowling's unpredictable nature and calls it good advertising.
Glenn Cunningham of Kansas wins the bankers meet mile in 4 19.2, beating Glenn Dawson by ten yards as Ray Conger takes third at Chicago. Cunningham recently set a Big Six indoor mark and is expected back soon, with the NCAA type event and pro baseball notes included from the AP report.
Additional entries arrive for the Kansas Relays to be held Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Texas coach Clyde Littlefield expects mile and medley relays and a javelin entrant. Nebraska and Iowa State join Big Six schools. Henry Schulte plans a full Cornhusker team in all seven relays and most events except the 1500 meters. Oklahoma Baptist and Kansas City Junior College also enter in college class relay events.
About fifteen freshman candidates reported at a meeting yesterday afternoon in Robinson Gymnasium. Plans were made for practicing after Easter. George Trombold, a three year varsity member, will supervise the freshman practices this year. Trombold is a senior in education and won two baseball letters at KH.
Lindsay, longtime Oklahoma head coach, resigns after a season marked by controversy. The Kansas legend, from Kingfisher, starred at Kansas in 1914 16 and coached Jayhawker squads 1920 21 before moving to Oklahoma where his departure follows a broader shakeup in the athletic department amid student protests.
Plans for the coming season were discussed at a Green Brothers baseball meeting held at the Chamber of Commerce building. Elzy Gavis will manage the team with Burl L. Walter as assistant manager and captain. AL Green of Green Brothers Hardware joined to review plans. May 1 was tentatively set as the opening date and efforts aim to bring Lawrence one of the region’s leading teams. The club will sport new uniforms and seeks to add grandstand space at Shook Diamond two miles north of Lawrence Highway 73 W.
George Nichols 23 year old Italian from Buffalo weighed three pounds over the middleweight limit yet defeated Davie Maier of Milwaukee in ten rounds at Chicago Stadium. The decision gives Nichols the top position in the 160 pound division and awards the National Boxing Association title formerly held by Maxie Rosenbloom.
A team of former Bartlesville high school players attending Kansas University lost 28 to 32 in a semi final against Immaculata Athletic Club at the Leavenworth district tournament last night. Dick O’Neil served as team manager. Also noted were wrestling results from Detroit and Schenectady, and Bill Howard of Tulsa named sophomore on the Kansas Relays committee. Duluth Hornets defeated Tulsa Oilers 4 to 2 in the American Hockey League.
Oklahoma undergraduates will ballot on whether Ben G Owen should remain director of athletics after Ad Lindsey resigns as head football coach The student poll follows Lindsey's resignation and may influence the selection of a new coach with spring practice possibly directed by the successors The University of Oklahoma club and alumni supporters have not named a candidate and the president will decide whether the board of regents will be shown the poll results
In Emporia Kansas on March 19 AP reports professional players coach thirty five spring gridmen at Emporia Teachers College. Giants player Campbell and ex Hornerieter star Elvin McCoy assist Fran Welch with intensive drills. Dale Burnett, all state back in 1928 and 1929, will join later to help teach tactics. Thirty five players, twelve letters, have begun six weeks of training as seniors and alumni challenge underclassmen for the fall. The roster of former Teachers College players appears set to push the current squad to a fast pace.
Cambridge oarsmen swept to a decisive win over Oxford in the S4th race on the Thames. About 750,000 spectators watched as Cambridge took the lead by the halfway mark and extended it to finish five lengths ahead. It was Cambridge’s ninth straight victory in the century rivalry, Oxford’s 12th loss in 13 encounters, and the 48th overall since 1829.
Linwood defeated Belleview 31 to 14 in the finals at Eudora to win the county grade school basketball tournament. Eudora took third with a 19 to 10 win over Farmland. Semis saw Linwood top Belleview and Eudora beat Farmland 7 to 5. First round scores include Farmland 111 over Coal Creek 5 and Lecompton 4 over Eudora 6.
Lawrence members of a roller skate hockey club attended a Kansas City event with a five mile relay between St. Louis and Kansas City teams. The Kansas City squad won by a quarter lap in 13 minutes 58 seconds.
Sterling Kansas March 1 AP high school basketball teams including Buhler defending champions remain in the race for the class B state title. Semifinals feature Buhler Marquette Havensville and Cullison after two series with a memorable finish turning on free throws. Havensville edged Arnold 26 to 24, Cullison defeated Alexander 15 to 9, while Marquette beat Macksville 93 to 25 in an overtime stalemate. Final set for today with Buhler vs Marquette and Havensville vs Cullison. First round consolation results listed. Ottawa hosts Kansas Athletic Conference track meet May 14 with Baker Ottawa Bethany McPherson and Kansas Wesleyan among contestants. Journal-World want ads advertise market-ready selling.
Newark’s Greg ory S. Mangin meets New York’s Frank Shields in the national indoor tennis final, aiming for a first title and possible Davis Cup berth. Shields, ranked No 3 nationally, defeated Berkeley Bell as Mangin upset George Lott en route to the final. The doubles final paired veteran Lott and Van Ryn against Bell and Mangin.
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