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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
6
In Chicago a hard boiled sports writer notes broad backing for Phog Allen's warning that football and basketball face doom unless programs shed corruption. He cites rackets, coach pay, and pro leagues corrupting amateur sport, urging honest reform and scrutiny of big programs.
The writer names the All-Northeast Kansas league selections after watching Lawrence High in action. Shawnee Mission places four on the first team and two on the second. Rose Dale, Leavenworth, and others place multiple players on both teams. Notable picks include Pat Green and Wayne Hird on the first team.
Pat Green, 170 pound Lawrence Lion, leads NEK grid selections with 57 points in six league games, eight touchdowns and nine determines after. He earns fullback on first team and captain, praised as the hardest running high school back in years. Wayne Hird at center joins him, with Shawnee Mission’s Dick Maloney and Bob Hall on the backfield. Fred Smith of Rosedale earns another backfield spot for the season’s notable clash with Lawrence.
Linemen Pickens Patchen and Sperry are Lions on the second team with strong play against Lawrence rivals. Pickens held up at wing, Patchen powered the line, and Sperry created Lions chances through passing. Stutzman Spicer and Huggins also earned backfield honors for Leavenworth Olathe and related teams.
Wayne Hird Tad Coles secure second team end spot alongside Pickens. Bud Preston from Rosedale earns a tackle role against the Lions. Lee Neibert from Shaw appears in the listed lineup.
Dr. F C Allen proposes a high commissioner with universal authority over coaches players and conduct rules. The West squad selection for the East West game includes Hub Ulrich Ralph Miller and Bob Fluker with Ulrich favored. Pro football prospects and All America picks are discussed along with season standings and various college and pro players.
Missouri, 1941 Big Six champions, posted 2 771 rushing yards in nine games for an average of 308 per contest. The Tigers scored 34 touchdowns, had 28 interceptions on defense, and featured the Terrible TD Trio Harry Ice Maurice Wade and Bob Steuber who combined for 2 039 rushing yards. Red Wade and Ice anchored a powerful T formation attack that produced 494 yards in a mud soaked win over Kansas.
Twenty four members of the Haskell football squad left early for Phillipsburg to meet the undefeated Phillipsburg high team this afternoon. The roster lists ends Aragon Ar buckle Asbill. tackles Ignacio McGil lera. guards Brown Decker McCartlin Pratt Shipshee Sloss Teahty Wesley. centers Howell Stack. backs Block Eldsom Folsom Harjo Locust Ryder Sulphur Toahty.
The piece argues for open tournaments and a profitable circuit to develop amateurs and attract top draws like Bobby Riggs and Frank Kovacs. It notes sport and military assignments, staffing at Army Navy game, boxing management reforms, and various minor league and college sports moves as context.
The 48th Southwest Conference clash between Texas A and M and Texas attracts 38 200 fans as the undefeated Cadets seek a major win to influence bowl fate. Texas hopes to rebound after a prior title bid setback with possible bowl invitation implications.
New York report notes both amateur champions Omer Riggs and Frank Kovacs abdicated their crowns to join the professional circuit. Kovacs predicts amateur tennis decline while Riggs says USTA will feel relieved at the exodus. Kovacs claims expenses left him $2.85 in the hole for the year.
Tracts with Alexis Thompson owner of the Philadelphia Professional Football club plan a round robin series with Fred Perry Don Budge and Riggs and Kovacs. They open December 26 at Madison Square Garden with Riggs vs Perry and Kovacs vs Budge in singles and the two 1941 champions in doubles. Thompson says he guarantees 100000 and outlines a payout where the top finisher earns 36 percent and the others 28 21 and 15 respectively, with Riggs and Kovacs guaranteed at least 25000.
John Kimbrough former Texas A and M fullback and early pro standout will end his grid career at Yankee Stadium this Sunday when the New York Americans meet the Cincinnati Bengals. He plans to devote his talents to the movies in the future.
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