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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1939

Page

7

Haskell Adopts New Athletic Policy for Indians

Haskell Institute approves a policy limiting athletic contests to high school level due to average student age 18.24 years. Football games with colleges and junior colleges will be cancelled next fall. baseball and boxing may continue. Coach John Carmody remains. intramural programs to be expanded as part of a move toward equal, education-focused competition.

Haskell Institute G. Warren Spaulding Washington Haskell Spaulding John Carmody Kansas State High School Activities Association Old Athletic Association Bornina Sayle

Oklahoma Cagers Meet Utah State at Frisco

Top teams from four western conferences clash at the Golden Gate Exposition tonight as NCAA eliminations begin. Utah State faces Oklahoma while Oregon meets Texas. winners meet tomorrow for the western title and the western champion advances to the Chicago national playoff against the eastern winner Ohio State on March 27.

San Francisco Mar National Collegiate Athletics Association Utah State College University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Texas Ohio State Chicago

Week End Sport Briefs of Spay

Denny Shute and Bill Stark win the national amateur pro bestball title by defeating Marvin Stahl and Chick Herbert 6 and 4 in the Sc-hole final. Chuck Fenske runs a four minute twelve and a half second mile in Chicago. Michigan State Normal College wins a team title as Beach California entries score. Bobby Peoples of California throws 25.175 meters to threaten the American record. Oklahoma A and M wrestlers rack up 683 points to capture the national state AA championship for the third year. A car insulated against poison gas is now manufactured and produced in quantity for potential wartime use.

St.Augustine Fla Denny Shute Bill Stark Marvin Stahl Chick Herbert Chicago Chuck Fenske Armour Tech Michigan State Normal S ‘Beach Cal Bobby Peoples California Lancaster Oklahoma

Women A A U Cagers Start Tourney Tonight

Wichita Kan March 20 The women s National A A U basketball tournament opens tonight with about 200 players ready to show how much girls basketball has evolved since grandmothers time Ten teams play tonight as twenty five clubs from fourteen states begin the six day grind to crown a champion

Wichita Kan Midwest

Iowa State Baseball Team Drafts Six Veterans

Iowa State's six veteran players return to form the core of a largely new squad. Capt. Othmar Pudenz and Floyd Whitford headline the infield, while Everett Kischer Stan Swandahl Don Weber and Dean Drury provide pitching depth as the Cyclones prepare to open spring play against Simpson College next week.

Ames Iowa State College LeRoy Timm Cyclone Timm Simpson College Othmar Pudenz Floyd Whitford Everett Kischer Stan Swandahl Don Weber Dean Drury Iowa State

Masoner Narrowly Misses World Mark in Butler Relays

KU hurdler Paul Masoner won the 60 yard low hurdles at Indianapolis in 6.8 seconds missing the world record by a tenth. Michigan led Butler Relays with 46 points while Indiana second. Don Bird and John Dean tied for second in pole vault. Kansas placed all six entrants. next meet is Texas Relays April 1.

Paul Masoner University of Kansas Butler Kansas University Missouri Kansas Indianalois Don Bird Jayhawk John Dean Notre Dame Milton Padway Wisconsin Tommy Warne Northwestern University Indiana Michigan Chester Cox Dalet Heckendorn Ernest Klann Ray Harris Harris Klann Texas Michigan State Marquette

St. Louis Browns Lead Grapefruit League with Early Wins

In New York a Grapefruit League update shows the St. Louis Browns atop with six wins and no losses after 56 exhibition games. The New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Senators also remain undefeated, while the Yankees stand at four and four. Fred Haney warns of a link between early success and season outcomes for the Browns. The Giants total 53 runs in five games as spring play continues.

New York Mar Citrus Belt St. Louis Browns Browns New York Giants Chicago Cubs Washington Senators Fred Haney St. Louis

Fans weigh Kan Johnson league team in Fairbury meeting

Baseball fans from Manhattan Concordia Beloit and Marysville Kansas attended a meeting in Fairbury Nebraska to discuss sponsoring a team in the central division. The group will decide the final plan by April 1. England now regularly imports mutton from Iceland.

Fairbury Neb Manhattan Concordia Beloit Marysville Kan

Gun Club Records Shatter at Lawrence Scene

Dr Arthur S Anderson set a new club record at the Douglas County Sportsmen's club benefit in Lawrence, hitting 137 straight blue rocks to surpass Dick Williams' 109. Skipper Williams joined the day’s record list with 25 straight rocks in the junior category, while multiple shooters earned wins across races and shoots. The next shoot is scheduled for Sunday April 2.

Arthur S. Anderson Lawrence Dick Williams Douglas County Anderson Skipper Williams Skipper

Galento Named No 1 Heavyweight Contender by N A A

The National Boxing Association again names Tony Galento as the No 1 challenger to Joe Louis. The rating committee notes it neither sponsored Galento nor guaranteed his challenge. Joe Tuiner votes to leave the top spot vacant amid other rankings and recent reinstatement of Bob Pastor.

Washington Mar National Boxing Association Tony Galento Galento Joe Louis Joe Tuiner Illinois Bob Pastor New Jersey Boxing Commission Lou Nova Max Baer Red Burman Maurice Strickland Nathan Mann Roscoe Toles Johnny Paychek Tony Musto Little Dade Peter Kane Jackie Jurick Kane Leo Rodak Joey Archibald Petey Braise

Stoop parade and sports notes hint at future moves

Eddie Brietz surveys sports chatter from New York noting Johnny Woodruff will join Columbia as a graduate student and run for a local club. Mentions Clair Bee offers, Rice football prospects, Lou Nova preparing in Hot Springs for Baer, boxing trivia, and Ryder Cup venue hints at Ponte Vedra Beach.

Eddie Brietz New York Stoop Johnny Woodruff Pitts Columbia Pacific Coast Clair Bee Giesels Texans Rice Owls Lou Nova Hot Springs Max Baer

Nickerson High Wins State B Championship in Kansas

Nickerson high school captured the Kansas class B basketball title with a 41 36 victory over Bison in the final. It marked Nickerson’s first state title since 1913 when Reno Rural won. Inman beat Lebo 32 19 for third place.

Hutchinson Mar Pi—Nickerson High School Kansas Bison Reno Rural High Inman Lebo

Thompson wins Vezi na trophy for 1937 38 season

Tiny Thompson Boston goalie receives the George Vezina trophy as outstanding goaltender for the 1937 38 NHL season.

Tiny Thompson Boston George Vezina Tony Scarpati Lou Ambers Gallant Sir Agua Caliente

Winfield Crowned State Cage Capital With Wins

Winfield Kansas celebrates a basketball sweep as Southwestern College won the National Intercollegiate title 32 to 31 over San Diego State in Kansas City. Winfield High School captured the state interscholastic title 22 to 18 at Topeka. St Johns Academy won an all Lutheran tournament in St Paul. Lloyd Tucker and brother Gerald led the pair with Marvin and Olin on the college squad. Ward High School of Kansas City claimed third in Ark Valley play with 86-38 victory. Third place in the College Kansas City tournament went to Glenville Teachers College over Peru Nebraska 75 to Ao.

Winfield Kan CPI Southwestern College San Diego State Kansas City Southwestern Winfield High School Topeka St. John’s Academy St. Paul Minn Lloyd Tucker Gerald Poe Marvin Olin Lloyd Eatch Ark Valley League Ward High School Ward Glenville Teachers of West Virginia Peru Nebr

Golfing Country Club Notes Include New Members And Course Upgrades

Guests at the Gerald Hesse club yesterday included Dr. Fred T. Renick John Carmody F O H Bivies and Vivian James Claude Williams joined as a new member. Improvements continue on fairways with new trees planted on number 8 and around number 7 green. Distances markers were reversed painted for tee and green readings benches on tees being installed. Chick Pontius attends a Midwest greenskeeping meeting in Kansas City while Cecil Smith starts fairway roller work. Topdressing begins later this week and water is turned into mains on the course. Greens are in good but fast condition.

Country Club Fred T. Renick John Carmody F. O H. Bivies Viven James Weer Gerald Hesse Drouth Chick Pontius Kansas City Cecil Smith Pontius

Column Mourns Passing of Local Golfer Jerry Penney

The column notes the death of Jerry Penney, a friend known for his golf stories and assistance in tournaments. He was a good fellow, a skilled golfer, and a true sportsman.

Jerry Penney Jerry

Training Camp Briefs from Various Spring Activities

AP wire reports from Sarasota St Petersburg Lakeland San Bernardino New Braunfels Baton Rouge recount spring exhibition efforts. Contenders include Wade with Boston, Gehrig rusty, DiMaggio and Dicker aiding, Poffenberger on Tigers, Lyons to White Sox, Prothro resting Phillies, Giants aid LSU with a veteran lineup for a practice game.

Sarasota Fla Tom Yawkey Louisville Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox Colonels Dake Wade Detroit Tigers Sox St. Petersburg Louw Gehrig New York Yankees Tou Bil Dicker Joe DiMaggio St. Louis San Bernardino Calif Chicago White Sox Pittsburgh Pirates Jimmy Mookes Ted Lyons

Striking Out Five Batters in a Rough Dugout Scene

A garbled game report notes five batters struck out and references various players and teams in a confusing sequence. It mentions New York, athletes, managers, and a possible past week with unclear actions and results.

Baldwin News Highlights Local Meetings And Guests

The Monday Nich il will meet at Mrs. Clyde Stewart's home. Rebekah lodge hosted a St Patrick s party with committee members Mrs Oscar Turner Mrs Simpson Taylor Mrs George Summers Mrs Clyde Stewart Mrs Ruby Tadlock and Miss Berneice Stanley. Dr and Mrs William E Beard and daveliners Helen and Dorothy of Topeka were Sunday dinner guests of Rev and Mrs George S Casper. Miss Ann Kuraner of Kansas ...

Wecho Clyde Stewart Rebekah Lodge St. Patrick's Oscar Turner Simpson Taylor George Summers Ruby Tadlock Berneice Stanley William E. Beard Daveliners Helen Dorothy Topeka Beard George 8. Casper Ann Kuraner Kansas

Baker University alumni club dinner in Kansas City

The Baker University alumni club of Kansas City met Monday at Linwood Boulevard Methodist Church for dinner and a program led by Nelson P. Horn president, with Dr Cassius Se Street and local speakers. The Baldwin branch of the American Association of University Women held its March gathering at Mrs Irving D Bartleys with Dr Horn as guest speaker on Educational Objectives. A piano solo by DeBussy was performed by Miss Margaret Davis. Tea and sweets were served. St Patrick's day symbols adorned the table. Professors Gaskell mourned as his mother died February 20 after a two week illness. J Ward Spielman’s father died in Topeka after major surgery. Marvin Price earned his first Masonry degree last Tuesday evening with district deputy Plummer.

Baker University Alumni Club Kansas City Wek Linwood Boulevard Methodist Church Nelson Pe Horn Baker Cassius Se. Street Baldwin American Association of University Women Irving D. Bartley Nelson P. Horn DeBussy Margaret Davis Baker School of Music H. Rk.bright B. A. Gessnen Richard Marsh Professor Gaskell J. Ward Spielman Topeka Overbrook Marvin Price Masonic Hall Mr. Plummer Perry

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