Kansas U. nips TCU to reach NCAA finals in Seattle
Kansas University edged Texas Christian University 68 to 6 in a rugged NCAA regional semifinal. Led by Clyde Lovellette with 31 points, KU built a 34-24 halftime lead and survived a late TCU surge as Lovellette and Hob Kenney paced the Jayhawks to their 23rd win in 25 games.
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Sill Mayer Journal-World
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Municipal Auditorium
Jayhawkers
Allen
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Kings
Mert
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Mt. Orendans
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Wdaf- TV
Lawrence
Granada Theater
Eddie Hickey
St. Louisans
Kansas
Billikens
New Mexico A & M
Missourians
Bill Jay Tithe
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New Mexico Aggies
Clyde Lovellette
Clyde
Texas Christian
Ted Reynolds
K. U. All-American
Journal-World Phorat
Seven-Second Struggle Delay in Narrow League Contempt
Ohlen provided a standout replacement for Landout club Ohlen, scoring and contributing two points as KU’s notable players Kilpatrick Maio Fromme and Gul Lienhard engaged in a bruising game. Disputed foul counts and inconsistent eyeing marred the action as Lovellette chalked up his fourth before the third period’s end, with both teams failing to ignite their usual fire after a long layoff.
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Kilpatrick
Maio Fromme
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Gul Lienhard
Neswhon
Lovellette
St Mexita A & M
College scores and schedules in East and West regions
Reported first round basketball results show Penn State St Juhors Brooklyn Olliya Miate 49 Minos 0, Duquesne 6 Princecon 49. West Kansas AL Texas Christian 64 Wypping 58, Oklahoma City 4%. St Louis 2 New Mexico AGM 5 Santa Clara 78. Saturday schedule lists Kentucky vs Stave Penn TALE Foie vs Duquesne Franceton consolation. Also notes Kansas counties received 263,887 from liquor tax.
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Sorgy Cate
Turner ready to challenge Gavilan after Philly KO of Williams
Philadelphia era fights spotlight as Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan contemplates a possible title bout with undefeated Gil Turner. Turner knocked out Don Williams in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden, extending his win streak to 20 with 23 knockouts. TV and arena revenue cited as key stakes for the potential Gavilan-Turner match.
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Boston
Janky Don
Valley Coaches Vote No On Pre-Season Cage Meet
Kansas City Missouri Valley Conference basketball coaches rejected a preseason tournament proposal. Artin Eilers, the conference commissioner, said the coaches sent the plan back to the faculty committee after fears of non profitability. The faculty committee previously instructed planning for a tournament this year before the rejection.
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Eilers
Fitzsimons to meet Ft Leonard Wood for Fifth Army title
Fitzsimons General Hospital of Denver defeats Et Riley Kan 63 to session night and advances to the championship at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri while Ft Leonard Wood prepares for the final match against Fitzsimons Saturday to decide the Fifth Army Basketball Tournament.
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H— Fitzsimons General Hospital
Denver
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Fitzsimons
Et. Riley
Kan
Exhibition Baseball Scores and Mixed Results Across Leagues
A collage of scattered baseball scorelines and team names from various leagues. Teams like New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, and Cincinnati appear with uneven results. Some entries are garbled, but the gist is a roundup of recent exhibition games and scores.
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Reston
Ziliagelphia Aia
Molray
New York
Philadelphia
Leyte
Cincinnat
Cleveland
Chicago
Los Angeles
Prine
Plughaven
Washington
Brooks O
Oakland
Mud Stops Jay Drills After Wet Weather Delays Practice
Mud and rain cancel Kansas varsity netball practice, delaying sessions for the Jayhawks. Texas Christian University coach Kutch Meyer, who faces the Jays soon, was set to observe but remains in the area and may skip today’s workout. Coach Jules Sikes confirmed the session was called off due to muddy fields.
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Jayhawkers
Lawrence Haskell athlete Elijah Smith noted coach links
Lawrence football fans recall Elijah Smith from the Haskell Institute era. Smith, a versatile back and standout baseball outfielder, later led guidance work at Sherman Indian Institute in Riverside California and is married with two sons. The piece also notes Floyd Olds remark on a Kansas basketball timing dispute and Don Faurot delaying Missouri spring drills while seeking replacements for key positions.
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Faurot
Missouri
Maryland
University of California
Missouri Tigers Spring Practice Sees Key Gaps and Early Tests
Missouri prepares for spring drills amid concerns at left half and center positions and quarterback depth. Vic Eaton is hospitalized after appendicitis. Kim Mack appears at quarterback. Several veterans miss practice due to injuries and other commitments as the Tigers prep for early tests against Maryland and California.
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Faurat
Vic Eaton
St. Joseph
Tony Scardino
Bob Schoomaker
Kim Mack
Kansan
Lawrence
Sayhawker Tiger Game Not On Thanksgiving Day
The Sayhawker Tigers schedule in Columbia will not be played on Thanksgiving. Kansas officials prefer moving the game to the Saturday before Turkey Day, but Missouri did not consent. Kansas has not beaten Missouri in Columbia since 1946. In 1950 Kansas was favored but Bengal upset Kansas. Kansas is favored to defeat Faurot coached Missouri this year. President Truman proclaims Armed Forces Day for Saturday May 17.
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Government Officials Directed to Aid Commemorative Ceremonies
A directive from authorities calls on government officials to cooperate with civil authorities in overseeing commemorative ceremonies. The order emphasizes compliance, coordination, and safeguarding orderly public events across jurisdictions.
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