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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1949
Page
6
Kansas runners, led by Karnes and teammates, plan a strong 1949 season with aims at the N A A A cross country championships. The article notes Michigan and Syracuse as top programs, discusses Army and Michigan State prospects, and mentions Oklahoma and Kansas basketball figures amid broader Big Nine competition and stadium expansion plans.
A group of North Carolina alumni led a drive for a Charles Justice fund with initial donations from fans, showing college support despite attendance gaps. The effort aims to award a journalism scholarship, with notes on former players and campus activities including tennis class schedules.
Fragmentary score notes from an early edition show terse football results and team mentions. The unreadable lines reference several schools and players, but concrete scores and details are not legible.
Lawrence Highs boast a remarkable football legacy under coaches Woodard and Schaake. From 1941 onward they posted 70 wins 6 losses and 3 ties, with multiple unbeaten seasons and state contenders shaping a storied grid history.
Dallas November 28 The Cotton Bowl committee will announce the Southwest representative tonight after the SMU vs. Baylor game. Expected choices include Oklahoma Virginia Kentucky or North Carolina. Oklahoma plays Oklahoma A and M while UNC and Virginia meet. Baylor and Rice contest for the title and Cotton Bowl berth. Rogers will witness the Rice Baylor game to decide the finalist.
Arizona and Kansas meet in Tucson to cap the HY football season before about 16 000 fans. Weather clear and calm with an 8 p m start and temperatures near 63. Arizona makes three lineup changes due to injuries while Kansas rests Bill Schaake Kent Thomas. Kansas is a four touchdown favorite as Arizona endures a poor season.
EXPECT CROWD OF 50 008 For Annual Sooner Coeches Game at Norman Okla Today Norman Okla Nov 26 CP Power laden Oklahoma will place it a 19 game football winning streak up against the dominied Okla homa Aggies here today A crowd of 3 000 is expected to watch the Sooner State elevens battle in the 10th of a seres of traditional games The Aggies have won only eight The university boasts 29 wins Six games were ties A victory for Oklahoma would virtually assure another trip to the Sugar Bowl The Aggies with their feral might could disrupt Oklahoma s postseason plans The game will close out the Aggie coaching career of Jim Look abaugh who announced his resignation recently.
Norman Oklahoma November 26 1948 Paul Merchant guard from Tulsa was chosen captain of the University of Oklahoma basketball team. OU opens its 1949 season December 1 against an alumni squad. The Texas team will visit December 3.
Creviston, Kansas State halfback, suffered a skull fracture in Thursday's game at Missouri. In a satisfactory condition at University of Missouri Hospital, he remained conscious and uncomfortable but not in danger according to his physician.
John McConville and Frank Kane from Villanova coached the eastern intercollegiate league champions while studying in the school of commerce and finance. Moon Mullins’ St Ambrose football team, eight straight wins, faced opponents from eight states led by star back Don Doody. Virginia Tech reports on halfback Ramiy Cooper and guard Guani Neal Bass. Texas Aggie pair Walt Davis and Ken Sutton tower in cowboy boots.
Arkansas expected to win its 14th game in a row against Tulsa as a close matchup unfolds. The contest centers on Arkansas running back Geno Mazzoni and Tulsa’s quarterback, with both teams aiming to break series slumps and secure a decisive win.
Phil Hereesheimer of the Cincinnati Mohawks claims the American Hockey League is 25 percent stronger than ever. The Americana Bowling Congress notes Frank chuch of Detroit bowled a 300 in warmups and followed with 133 139 140. John Barunian of Tufts named captain of the All Armenian football team by The Haienek Weekly. Nick Kerdbawy of Linss is coach and publicity man.
The article notes figures from the conservation division with averages around 280.03 and discusses a November 22 event in Kansas. It mentions Was and Jarreis in connection with the discourse, citing the Journal-World.
AP wire report lists scores with teams including American University 67 over Quantico Marines 50 and Montana State College 49 over Brooklyn College 35. Fort Monmouth 68 Hofstra 35 and Puerto Rico San Germán 35 British Columbia 61 Seattle Pacific 18.
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