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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1933
Page
6
Nebraska and Kansas State, co leaders, face tough tests as season marks show one defeat each. Nebraska hosts Oregon State while Kansas State travels to Texas Tech. Missouri-Kansas and Oklahoma-Oklahoma A&M renew intrastate clash as rivalries flare ahead of Washington DC trip.
The Kansas freshmen defeated the weary alumni 12 to 6 at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Fresh captain George Hapgood scored twice in the third period, sprinted 19 yards and then plunged for a second TD. Glyde Bloomfield and Devon Lemster helped sustain the Frosh attack as Jayhawker reserves entered late, with Bloomfield connecting for a 20 yard pass to Allen Cochrane to cap the scoring drive. Alumni backs Black and Paze had early gains, but the Frosh held them to the final margin as reserves kept the pace high.
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The Associated Press lists three major teams Princeton Army and Duke as still undefeated after last week with perfect records. they finish regular seasons soon. Emory and Henry Virginia also on the list with additional schools mentioned as having completed their seasons. Miami of Florida extends play into December while other colleges wrap up.
Chicago Bears edge Portsmouth 17 to 14 in a Sunday national pro football battle. A 85 yard run by Dale Burnett highlighted the Giants win over Green Bay in the Eastern division chase. Nagurski scored the deciding TD after Portsmouth fumbled late. Presnell and Caddell had earlier Bears scores.
Emporia College and Emporia Teachers meet in their 41st football clash on Thanksgiving with the rivalry nearly even. In 40 games the Teachers hold 206 points to 302 for the College while the Teachers lead in victories 20 to 18, with two ties.
Five Oklahoma seniors bid farewell in Norman as the Sooners close their season with the Thanksgiving clash against the Aggies. National title races loom with Army and Princeton unbeaten leaders and conference crowns decided in several regions. Duke, Stanford and Oregon share coast ties while Alabama and LSU chase the Southeast title in a week of pivotal games.
In a storied Big Six tradition the Kansas Jayhawkers host Missouri with both squads lacking major form this season. Kansas holds three wins to Missouri's one as the slightly favored team. Oregon State joins Nebraska on the schedule at Lincoln in a Thanksgiving Day classic, signaling a broader slate and renewed interest in the program.
Peté Young of Bluefield College and Cecil Kent of Murray Teachers hold top national scoring spots while idle last week. Young leads with 108 points in eight games and Kent has 84 in eight. Beattie Feathers of Tennessee is third with 72, while Ralph Graham tops the Big Six with 49.
Oklahoma City Cardinals, the American girls basketball champions, announced by coach Sam Babb, will play Spencer and Chicago December 11 and 12 after posting 74 straight victories. The Durant-origin team defeated all comers, including Canadian champions, since spring 1931 with no losses among the 12 players.
Stanford considers Princeton and Army as top choices to meet the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. Both teams boast unbeaten records. Princeton needs to beat Yale on December 2 to stay perfect, while Army aims to finish its schedule with no losses before Notre Dame looms. Michigan also stands as a strong contender after winning the Big Ten title with seven victories, no defeats and one tie.
Topeka November 27 The Central conference ends the 1933 football season with 37 members. Washburn and Wichita face Emporia Teachers and Emporia College in city championship battles. The Pregbies leave the conference as they prepare for Kansas conference basketball. Wichita’s status is unclear due to North Central Association issues, and CGI will proceed with five members in the near term.
The northeast section of the Ladies Aid met with Mrs W C Gib bon for a covered dish luncheon at noon. Dr and Mrs Ballard and daughter Suzanne plan to spend Thanksgiving Day in Hutchinson. Rev E J Baker of Fremont Neb visited Baldwin to see his daughter Lois a Baker junior. Clarence Allbright of Overbrook attended the Baker Wesleyan game at Cavaness Field where his son Ernest played. Miss Belle L Ebrieht returned.
Louise Turck Stanton, a 30 year old aviatrix from Jacksonville Florida, borrowed a plane and flew seaward with four hours of fuel, raising alarms about her life as authorities search. Associated Press photo accompanies report of missing pilot.
A Baldwin roundup notes visits by Prof. and Mrs. Karl Bratton to Centenary hall for a Baker University recital and a Baker-Wesleyan game trip. Social guests include Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hobson and others. Texas auto race fatality claims Paul Smith of Wichita after a crash. Army may accept Rose Bowl bid if Notre Dame upset occurs. Missouri Valley prep changes for Butler and Drake cancelations. Art Stark praised as naval-style football coach. California pari mutuel betting seeks approval at three fairs.
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