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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1950
Page
7
Lawrence Daily Journal-World reports a tight football game where Kansas University’s Jayhawks narrowly defeated Missouri 7 to 6. Key plays, a late scoring drive, and defensive stops shaped the margin as KU preserved the victory on November 4, 1950.
Kansas freshman backfield stifled Missouri early, gripping a 7-6 lead on Sabatini’s second quarter TD after a Reynolds fumble. Missouri threatened late but Kansas held on, with strong defensive stands by Fink Simons and Greisser and key runs by Kroenke and Ricciotti.
In Buenos Aires Argentina beat the United States 64-50 to win the World Amateur Basketball championship. Egypt edged Chile 43-40 and Brazil routed France 59-27 in the round robin finale. The U S team faced 38 fouls and finished with 14 free throws and 18 field goals.
The Kansas City Star notes A C Dutch Lonborg is appointed athletic director at Kansas after a storied career as a player and coach at Kansas State schools. He is praised for his sport administration work, including chairing NCAA basketball tournament committees, and is expected to bring prestige to Kansas and the Big Seven. Jayhawker teammates and Ottawa Herald editor comments hail his return to Lawrence. Lonborg’s history spans McPherson College, Washburn, Northwestern, and major Big Ten influence.
In Salt Lake City Utah aims to stop Kansas ground game led by Chuck Hong Wade Stinson and John Amberg. Utah relies on a stout defensive line and aerial threat from Jim Lasseter and Dave Cunningham to counter Kansas 333 yards last week. Center Wes Gardner may return as 3 p.m. kickoff and 12 000 crowd are forecast.
Ottawa stays unbeaten in league play with a 28 to 13 win over McPherson, forcing Baker to beat Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes to stay in the title race. Baker has not lost a conference game. College of Emporia heads to Newton to face Bethel. Bethany defeats Sterling 40 to 0 as Bill Carlson throws two TD passes and Sterling threatens late.
Australian tennis champion Frank Sedgman defeated Art Larsen of San Francisco 6-2 6-4 6-2 to win the Queensland State title in Brisbane on November 4. Larsen and Dick Savitt teamed with Don Candy and Merven Kore to win the doubles semifinal 4-6 19-17 11-9. The first three sets of the marathon were played yesterday. Sedgman and Ken McGregor were set to meet in the final later today.
In New York at St Nicholle Arena Bob Murphy of San Diego defeated Dick Wagner by points after 10 rounds. Duluth’s Glen Flanagan beat Tat Iscobucci on points in a 10 rounder. Art Aragon of Hollywood stopped Chief Archir Whitewater. In Portland Harry Matthews kayoed Anton Hadik.
A garbled list reports multiple college football scores from diverse teams and regions. Notable results include Georgetown over South Carolina 13 to 1, Vanderbilt 34 over Chianoora Trin State 28, Central Michigan 26 over Northernits Villanova 7, Western Illinois 51 over Dubuque 7, and Mary Hills 42 over Guymon.
The Sports Mirror column recalls historical sports markers from five, ten, fifteen years ago. Don Newcombe as Brooklyn's 17 year old winner is noted alongside roster signings and award talk. Hogan and Harris receive brief mentions tied to golf and baseball moves.
Encino Calif November 4 1964 The Chamber of Commerce has chosen comedian Phil Harris to fill the vacancy created by the death of Al Jolson Harris will be formally inducted as mayor at the Encino All Star show on December 1 a benefit for the Encino Community Youth building Jolson was serving a second term as unofficial head of the Los Angeles suburb
Last night’s games featured Miami’s 42 7 win over Georgetown in which two backfield stars were injured. Jack Mackett hurt his shoulder early and Bob Schneidenbach suffered a rib injury after scoring twice. South Carolina tied Marquette 14 18 in an intersectional clash as Steve Wadiak and Bishop Strickland fueled the Gamecocks scoring. Detroit beat Villanova 18 7 marking its first win over the Wildcats in eight years. Vanderbilt crushed Chattanooga 34 12 with Curtis setting SEC marks for TD receptions and lineman scoring records. Loyola traversed a tight 21 20 victory over Hardin-Simmons as Klosterman connected on two touchdowns. Missouri Valley fell from unbeaten status 21 20 to Arkansas State, with Don LaPlante’s third extra point sealing it. Henry Fields, longtime Hughes public figure in Hugoton, dies at 57 from a heart attack.
In the Owl league N R O T C swept Pipe Shop while A F R O T C won the odd game from Standard Oil. John’s Novelty Shop swept Western Auto. Charlton Insurance took three from the Legion. Sinclair lost all to Franz Conoco. Darnell Electric swept Baldwin. In the Commercial League Sam’s Produce swept V F W. Francis Sports won the odd game from fallour. Grover’s Market took two from Budweiser. Frey and Williams won the odd game from Winter’s. Nelder Implement took all from Mads Implement. Morgan Mack took two from Miller’s. The Ivy and Jayhawk leagues were postponed for the Lawrence Iowa football game. In the Thursday Sunflower league Jayhawk Cafe won the odd from Sun Ord. Jacques Realty took two from Ransdell Motors. Auto Wrecking won the odd from Coca Cola. Knights of Columbus won two from Dockery’s Liquors. Laming Ford took the odd from Scott Temp Equip. 6th Street swept Beaman’s Radio.
Washington reports the Veterans Administration urges veterans receiving VA benefits to report prompt recall to active duty. Those returning to service cannot receive GI bill subsistence or disability compensation and must repay any payments made after reentry to avoid debt to VA records.
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