Allen Gives Inside an Olympic Row
A bitter exchange over Olympic basketball funds and director appointment unfolds between Dr. F C Allen Kansas University and the A A U led by Avery Brundage and J Lyman Bingham. Allen cites minority recognition for colleges and notes personal travel funded by college teams while criticizing A A U leadership. The Chicago flap centers on who will fund travel for a Berlin squad and who recommended Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Allen
United States
Dr. Allen
Avery Brundage
J. Lyman Bingham
Brundage
Allen
National Basketball Coaches Association
Bingham
American Olympic Basketball Committee
Chicago
American Olympic Committee
U. S
National Collegiate Association
Garmisch- Partenkirchen
Reilly
National Association of Basket Ball Coaches
National
Basket Ball Rules Committee
Canada
Boone
A.A.U
Universal Pictures
Denver
Colo
Topeka
New York
McPherson Oilers
Kan
Joe Reilly
Missouri Valley
F. C
Phog)Allen
Moscow Starts Huge Palace Foundation Survey
Geological surveys completed for the Palace of the Soviets site in Moscow to prep excavation for foundations. The structure is planned as one of the world’s tallest and largest buildings by height and volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Palace of the Soviets
Aces Propel AP Hole-In-One Club to 246 Members
A rush of 76 new hole in one scores last week boosted the Associated Press national club to 246 members. Members range from 12 to 77, with representation across most states. Notable entries include 77-year-old Barbour Brown of Chicago and 12-year-old Billy Grisham of Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
North
South Dakota
Nevada
Idaho
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Texas
San Diego
Chicago
Baton Rouge
Barbour Brown
Exmoor Club
San Antonio
Billy Grisham
Westdale Country Club
Baton, Rouge
Billy Caird
Spokane
Wash
Manilo
Dies Eoward
Arkan Kan
Ray Hockaday
Hutchinson
Dee Erickson
Ottawa
Hockaday
Carey Lake
Erickson
Rajan Country Club
Baseball scores from yesterday AP report
National League games saw New York lose to Cincinnati 2 to 4 and Brooklyn defeat Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Philadelphia and Chicago were 4 to 5 and 1 to 5 with Boston and St Louis also listed. American League results include St Louis over New York and Detroit 0, Boston 2, Chicago 5, Philadelphia over Cleveland, Washington 4. Minor or other leagues show Louisville against Columbus and Minnesota 14 to 8 over St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Chicaga
Cleveland
Washington
Louisville
Foleda &, Columbus Andianapal
Minneapolis
Paul
American Association
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Lanville
Idianapot
A ' Albedo
Columbus
National League - L
Chicaza
Nura
Nw York
Permad
Rostom
Philadely
Breoklyn
York
Baseball Cards and Standings From the Week
Details of games include Schott guiding Reds to five hits and two RBIs, Hafey and Waner keying Pirates, Dodgers fall to Pirates after homer and two scores, Cubs beat Phillies on five hits, MacFayden edges Bees, Gehrig and Yankees surge on Browns, Grove blanks Tigers for Red Sox, Moses homers late for Athletics, and Sullivan connected for Indians against Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gene ‘Schott
Reds
Giants
Bud Hafey
Paul Waner
Pirates
Dodgers
Bill Lee
Cubs
Phillies
Danny MacFayden
Bees
Paul Dean
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Browns
Bob Grove
Red Sox
Tigers
Wally Moses
Athletics
Whites
Billy Sullivan
Indians
Senators
Ali Baba Wins World's Grunt and Groan Title
Ali Baba known as Arteen Ekizian defeats Dick Shikat at Madison Square Garden in 53 minutes and 37 seconds to claim the world heavyweight wrestling crown. Baba lifts the arm in victory as Shikat groans, with notable taunting of Shikat’s mustache and a courteous pose from Baba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ali Baba
United States Navy
Wrestling Trust
Arteen Ekizian
Dick Shikat
Teuton
Madison Square Garden
Gusto
Babandon
Mr. Baba
Mr. Shikat
Shikat
Detroit
Herr Shikat
Baba
Recalled Baseball Highlights Through Time
Today marks one year since the Witte Sox overtook Cleveland for first in the American League with a 2 1 victory over the Indians. Three years ago Brokers Tip nosed Head Play to win the Kentucky Derby in a dramatic finish. Five years ago Babe Ruth hit his fourth homer of the season against the Senators and led MLB with a .452 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo Cress
Witte Sox
Cleveland
Red Sox
Indians
Tip
Babe Ruth
Senators
McLarnin and Canzoneri Set for A Titularly Personal Bout
New York May 6 The boxing fever grows as Jimmy McLarnin and Tony Canzoneri prepare for a 10 round or less clash at Madison Square Garden. Public interest is huge with advance sales over $30 000 signaling a near sellout. Both fighters share many common opponents yet employ distinct career paths with McLarnin at 74 fights 42 decisions 19 knockouts one KO loss and nine other defeats while Canzoneri at 138 fights 84 KOs 79 decisions 10 draws and no knockouts. They have battled stars like Bud Taylor Al Singer Sammy Mandell Stan Laoyza Billy Petrolle and Barney Ross. Odds tilt toward Canzoneri at about 6 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy McLarnin
Tony Canzoneri
Vancouver
Jimmy
Canzoneri
McLarnin
Bud Taylor
Taylor
Tony
al Singer
Sammy Mandell
Singer
Mandell
Stan Loayza
Billy Petrolle
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
Saints Open Lead With 14-1 Mark In Early Season
St Paul surged to a 14-1 record, taking the American Association lead after a 3-1 win over Indianapolis. Art Herring tossed six hits for the Saints, aided by newcomer Carl Fischer, while Louisville beat Kansas City 5-1 to drop the latter from top spot as Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Columbus also posted wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
Art Herring
Saints
Carl Fischer
Kansas City
Fischer
Chicago Americans
White Sox
St. Paul
Louisville Colonels
Louisville
Blues
Jim Peterson
Whale St. Paul
Lightweight Cyclone Sets Shot Put Record at Ames
Al Waite of Iowa State College, a 5 foot 8 inch, 160 pound sophomore and football regular, set a new school outdoor shot put mark of 43 feet 9.75 inches in the Iowa State Missouri dual meet at Ames. The throw surpassed the old Town State record and topped the indoor Cyclone mark, marking Waite as a standout in weight events. The report notes his Gary Indiana roots and his lack of high school weight-throw experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
al Waite
Iowa State College
Waite
Paul Berger
Lawrence Costigan
Lastear
Gary
Ind
Experts Favor Red Sox As Tigers Face Barriers
Sportswriters weigh pennant chances as Boston red hot with Grove and Foxx clicking. Tigers suffer Hank Greenberg out with a broken wrist, while Yankees, Dodgers, Pirates and Cubs win with strong pitching. Grove notches fifth win in a 2-0 Sox victory over Detroit. DiMaggio leads Yankees with three hits in a 9th straight loss for St. Louis Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Broadway
Jack Doyle
Tigers
Tom Yawkey
Hank Greenberg
Tiger
Lefty Grove
Wes Ferrell
Jimmie Foxx
Sox
Boston
Yankees
Joe di Maggio
Frankie Crosetti
Groves Grove
Lefty
Roger Cramer
Dusty Cooke
Elden Auker
Detroit
Grove
Chaptet
Danny MacFayden
Boston Bees
St. Louis Cards
Paul Bean
Curtis golfers tie in Curtis Cup foursomes at Gleneagles
At Gleneagles Scotland May 6 7 United States and Great Britain tied in foursomes with one win each and one match halted. Notable results include Jessie Anderson and Helen Holm beating Opal Hill and Charlotte Glutting two up while Ware and Berg halved with Morgan and Garon. Evening singles to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleneagles
Scotland
United States
Great Britain
Wanda Morgan
Marjorie Ross Garon
Glenna Collett Ware
Philadelphia
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Maureen Orcutt Crews
Coral Gables
Fla
Leona Cheney
Santa Monica
Calif
Pam Barton
J. S. Walker
Jessie Anderson
Helen Holm
Opal Hill
Kansas City
Charlotte Glutting
South Orange
Ware
Morgan
Berg
Holm
Glutting
Barton
Crews
Walker
Cheney
Anderson
Hill
Garon
Haat Nace
Bethel Sterling Wins Sunflower Conference Track Title
Bethel College Newton claimed the Sunflower Conference track championship today, topping Sterling and Friends. Bethel scored 70 percent of points, Sterling 51 percent, Friends 41 percent, with Leisey the top Bethel scorer with ten points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Bethel College
Newton
Sterling and Friends
Bethel
Friends
Leisey
Oatman Faces Ashley for Hill View Title Showdown
Erroneous reports put Glenn Oatman, 1934 city champion, ahead at Hill View but later accounts say he must beat Glenn Ashley to defend the crown. Oatman beat Carter 2 and 11 in a semi while Ashley defeated Finley 3 and 1, in the other semi. Kansas State College rallying to a 9 4 win over Oklahoma A and M to take the two game set with a three run seventh inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill View
Glenn Oatman
Oatman
Glenn Ashley
Carter
Ashley
Finley
Kansas State
Manhattan
UPI
Kansas State College
Oklahoma A. & M
Wildcats
Missouri U Seeks First Big Six Football Victory Since 1932
Columbia Mo May 6 Missouri aims for its first Big Six conference win since 1932 under coach Faurot. With 20 lettermen and promising newcomers, the Tigers face a tougher schedule including Cape Girardeau Teachers and Michigan State as spring drills shape the lineup. Key returnees and freshmen show potential, but starting combos remain unsettled for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sur
Columbia
Missouri
Don Fautat
Tiger
Fautat
Tigers
Cape Girardeau
Michigan State
Washington
St. Louis
Faurot
Avas
Fred Dickinson
Lester Pieper
Frank Heidel
Godfried Rau
Simon and
Kirk
Houston Betty
Jack Frye
Vernon Castle
al Lone
Harry Mason
Victor Gray
Dick Miller
Henry Mahley
Murray
Carmin Henderson
Clyde Nelson
Vernon Ewing
Howard Bearce
Ted Beezler
Jack Kinnison
Frye
Londe
Fred Biggs
Biggs
Baseball Managers Cite McKechnie Tops in Pitch Changes
New York round up notes hurled across baseball and other sports. Managers praise Bill McKechnie of the Boston Bees as the best at changing pitchers at the right moment. Frank Crosetti of the Yankees hits over .400 after one month, while Casey Stengel would swap pitchers for outfielders. Bits on Hartnett, Simmons, Dodgers, Tigers, and Garish publicity for Schmeling and Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canny
Bill McKechnie
Boston Bees
Frank Crosetti
Crosetti
Frank
Leo Durocher
Casey Stengel
van Mungo
Joe Medwick
Yankees
Chuck Klein
St. Laney
Junior Frey
The
Dodgers
Schmeling- Louis
Rolf Nernberg
Berlin
Bitsy Grant
Johnny Bassley
Detroit
Ernie Dusek
Wrassler
Sooner Hope Fades as Lochner Out for Meet
Norman May 6 A spike wound ends Floyd Lochner's bid to help Oklahoma in the dual track and field meet with Nebraska Lochner the national collegiate two mile champion had just recovered from a foot fracture but was injured again while serving as starter at the Oklahoma interscholastic meet His absence leaves Oklahoma unable to stop Schulte's Nebraska team which comes in fresh from a win over Kansas The Sooners hope to gain points in the 440 and 880 yard dashes high jump javelin broad jump and hurdles but face long odds against the Big Six indoor champions The 1928 Norman duel saw Oklahoma win 66 14 64 33 in a close meet while Nebraska beat Oklahoma at Lincoln last weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root Norman
Floyd Lochner
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Lochner
W. H. Atkins
University Infirmary
Henry Schulte
Norman
Kansas
Lincoln
Schulte
Sooners
Missouri Valley
Cornhuskers
L H S Tennis Team Sweeps Oread High in Straight Wins
Lawrence High School tennis team swept Oread High with four singles and two doubles victories. Players listed include Dave Droom defeating Banker 6-1 6-2, DeWitt Potter over Sisson 6-1 6-1, Tom Sweeney beating Alphin 12-10 6-0, Fred Stubeck downing Osmond 6-2, plus doubles pairing Joe Greenlees Rae Riggs winning 6-1 7-3 and Klawuhn Perry defeating Allphin Osmond 6-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence High School
Oread Training School
Lions
Dave Droom
Lawrence
Banker
Oread
DeWitt Potter
Sisson
Tom Sweeney
Alphin
Fred Stubeck
Osmond
Joe Greenlees
Rae Riggs
Robert Klawuhn
Eldon Perry
Allphin
Fi-F
Portland and New York boxing results mixed across cities
A jumble of boxing results shows fighters from Portland, Los Angeles, Manila, Mexico City, and Jersey City earning decisions or draws in bouts against opponents such as Bobby Millsap, Bob Arizmendt, Pally Dano, and Wildcat O'Connor. The report lists several mis-spelled names and scattered scores, with outcomes including outpoints and draws across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Carmen Barth
Ted Bobby Millsap
Los Angeles
Boby Arizmendt
Mexico City
Pally Dano
Manila
Grand
Lew Ambers
Jackie Minneapolis
West Grand Rapids
Pittsburgh
Drew
Joey Eddie Zivay
New York
Sammy Angare
Pittsburch
Johnnny Morro
Jersey
Ity
Wildcat O'Connor
Carbondale
Jay Meearon
Orange
Osage County Social Notes Highlight Visits and Club Event
OsKaloosa residents hosted visits from relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Ford Atzenweiler of Atchison and Mrs. Lizzie Brown’s family. The Wellman family hosted a dinner with guests from Matfield Green St Louis and Topeka as Wellman daughters graduate from Oskaloosa High. Colonial club met April 23 with flower roll call and a program on spring and flowers led by Mrs. E P Davis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wiley
J. H. Brown
Norton
Brown
Ford Atzenweiler
Atchison
Lizzie Brown
Robert Rhunkie
Bendene
Ben Weinberg
Will Wellman
Nicol Rogler
Matfield Green
C. B. Johnson
St. Louis
Gladys Smelter
Gene Keers
Floyd Wellman
Topeka
Wellman
Sen
Oskaloosa High School
Doris Ratliff
Bertha Russell
Clarice Noble
Hays
Doris
Delos Stevens
Hal Gay
Grace Leaverton
County center contest winners and community notices
Ann os. Gre Gables won first on the recent county centes contests with Mrs Gertrude Goldman taking a prize of eight blooming plants. The Stevens family and friends attended events, glee clubs performed in Topeka and at local churches, and a Mother's Day program with hymnals dedication was planned. Various visits, church society meetings, and mission pageants were noted with participants including Miss Elizabeth Perry and Miss Zelpha Casebier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Os. Gre Gables
Gertrude Goldman
Stevens
Daughers
Margaret and
Marie
Neece
Mi Amos
Baker
Our Town
Margaret Stevens
Reser
Amos
Baker and Slawson
Topeka
W. H. Rice
Peterson
Will Decker
John Decker
Lloyd Smith
Laird
Valley Falls
John McGrew
Ab Williamson
Alex Hattimer
Lawrence
Hattie McCoy
Shultz
J. A. Decker
Clyde Brooks
A. A. Webber
Presbyterian Missionary Society
E. A. Ahrens
A. J. Simon
Nellie Pennington
Elizabeth Perry
Zelpha Casebier
Norma
Oleita Fox
Patty Wendel
Mary Shannon
Martha
Ethel Jane Gibbs
Verrill Weinberg
Manan Sawyer
Colleen Leger
Keith Leger
Helen Brown
Grace Leaverton
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Y.M.C.A
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Charley D. Stevens
Newark
Webster
Strange
By John Hix
Rysece
Mob Wepster
Baers
Dunn's River Pass
Jama
Presh
Millers
Buzz Arlett
Browne, Holland
Gafke
Toledo
Aggie
Southwestern College of Winfield
Schott
Gene Schott
Jim Weaver
Pat Malone
Cleveland Indians
Hornsby
DiMaggio
Coast
Curtis
Missouri U
Connie Mack
al Simmons
Gabby Hartnett
Joe McCarthy
Mike Jacobs
Schmeling
Louis
L.H.S
Oread High
ELKS
Drever
Drey
Guffin
T Rae
Turkey
Germany
Yvon Robert
Montreal
Chief Little Wolf
Strangler
Lewis
Glendale
Cal
Clay Oleson
New Havent
Conn
Emil Dusek
Omaha
George Keverly
Greece
Oskaloosa
Duke of Kent
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