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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1940
Joe Louis Will Promote Title Fight; La Starza Tops Among Contenders
Miami Beach, Fla., March 2—(U.R.)—Mike Jacobs, elderly and ailing president of New York's 20th Century Sporting club, said today he would try to maintain supremacy for his boxing organization in the wild promotional scramble launched by Joe Louis' retirement.
'acobs, at his Miami Beach winter home, appeared undaunted by the
fact that Louis—who until yesterday had been considered the 20th Century club's most valuable asset—now was a promotional rival, as director of the new "International Boxing club."
Nor did Jacobs consider quitting because of new threats from the tournament of Champions in New York, or because promoters from London to Cincinnati were trying to arrange contests that might yield them the vacant heavyweight crown.
Mike, who has been the world's top fight-promoter for more than a decade, made this statement after a conference with Harry Markson, managing director of 20th Century, and attorney Sol Strauss, who arrived late yesterday by plane.
Jacobs declared: "I'm president of the 20th Century, and I am going to stay in there punchin."
Their first concern was promoter Louis, who in his dual announcement of retirement and promotional plans yesterday, disclosed that the International Boxing club already had moved to gain control of the heavyweight crown by signing Ezzard Charles and Jersey Joe Wolcott for a "title fight."
And Louis was backed in that disclosure by commissioner Abe J. Greene of the National Boxing association. Greene said the N.B.A. would recognize the Charles-Walcott winner as champion. However, chairman Eddie Eagan of the New York commission said he preferred some sort of tourney.
Friends of Jacobs said he and shrewd Harry Markson probably would seize upon this difference of opinion between boxing's two top officials to create a title dispute and perhaps dual "champions" in the heavyweight division. That is, if the N.B.A. did recognize the Charles-Walcott winner as titleholder.
Markson agreed with Jacobs that the 20th Century "would be in there."
Meanwhile, Louis was spending his first full day as ex-champ at Nassau in the nearby Bahama Islands. Today, he will give an exhibition there.
Promoter Jack Solomons of London announced he would match the winner of his June fight between Bruce Woodcock and Freddie Mills with American Lee Savold for the "world championship."
And Savold's manager, Bid Daly,
said blond Lee would claim the title
if he beat the Mills-Woodcock winner.
Fort Hays Drops Emporia 69 to 57
By UNITED PRESS
Emporia State wore the crown, but Fort Hays State wore the mantle of self-satisfaction today as the Central conference basketball season ended.
Fort Hays pulled the impossible on its home court last night to down Emporia State, undefeated in the biggest CLC, upset of the year.
It was Fort Hays all the way before an overflowing partisan crowd of 2,000. The Tigers led at halftime, 31 to 21. With a little more than six minutes left in the ball game, Emporia State trailed by 10 points. The champions' final spurt was not enough.
W. L. Kits. Opp. Pet.
Emporia 11 1 810 593 917
Fort Hays 8 4 754 662 666
Washburn 7 5 751 623 583
St. Benedict 6 6 663 725 500
Pittsburg 6 6 654 644 416
Southwestern 5 7 577 631 416
Rockhurst 0 12 470 762 000
The first junior high school in the United States is said to have been started in Berkeley, Calif., in 1909.
A lot of the credit for that miracle win went to Curtis Tarrant, high point man for Hays and the game with 19 counters.
The finale for 1949 made the standings read:
Kentucky Will Play In Two Tourneys
New York, March 2 — (U.P.) Kentucky today was named officially to play in both the National Invitational and N.C.A.A. basketball tournaments, the second team in history to do so.
Kentucky's acceptance of the invitational bid, originally revealed yesterday by an anonymous university official, was announced today by Asa Bushnell, chairman of the Invitational tournament's selection committee. St. Louis formally accepted an invitational bid yesterday.
At the same time, Bushnell, in his capacity as an Eastern director of the N.C.A.A. revealed that the once-beaten Wildcats agree to represent district three in the N.C.A.A. tournament. Only Utah has played previously in both tournaments.
Bradenton, Fla., March 2—(U.P.) Billy Southworth, who operates on a split-second schedule to condition his ball clubs, came up with a new spring training wrinkle for the Boston Braves today.
Train Under New Rules
"Just so they'll know what I'm talking about as soon as they violate any of them," he explained.
He issued, for the benefit of his 42-man National League championship squad, a list of "Ten Commandments" of baseball, the Seven Cardinal Sins of Baseball."
Dead serious, as always. Billy the Kid saw that each player received a copy of the list and also had copies posted in the club house.
The Cardinal Sins, which he hastened to point out had no connection with the St. Louis Cardinals, the club with which he first gained managerial fame, he listed in order as: Fear, lust, jealousy, hate, malice
Fear, lust, jealousy, hate, malice
leceit and revenge.
They cover, he said, "a lot of territory."
So do the "Ten Commandments"
Most of them are fundamental—some
players sometimes fact, that bi-
players sometimes fictitious them, ac-
cording to Southworth.
Here they are:
1. Nobody ever became a ball player by walking after a ball.
2. You will never become a .300 hitter; you will take the bit off your
hitter.
"4. Keep your head up and you may not have to hold it down.
"3. Outfielders who throw the ball back of the runner lock the barn after the horse is stolen.
5. When you start to slide—slide.
He who changes his mind may change a good leg for a broken one.
"6. Don't alibi on bad hops, anybody can field the good ones.
"7. Always run them out; you never can tell.
"9. Don't find too much fault with the umpires because you can't expect them to be as perfect as you are.
"10. A pitcher who hasn't control hasn't anything."
New York, March 2—U.P.)—As Joe Louis hung up his gloves, is there any youngster in the world who soon may succeed him as a great heavy-weight champion? We know but one —Roland La Starza of the Bronx.
"8. Don't quit; the game is never over until the last man is out.
Southworth expects his men to know what he is talking about if any of them violate anything on the list for when they do he will ask the player what sin he committed or what commandment he violated. And the player better be able to answer by number.
Dick Richards, Varsity tennis coach, would like to see all men interested in playing tennis this year at 7 p.m. today in 2222 Oread hall.
Tennis Players To Meet
Unbeaten La Starza, winner of 30 straight professional bouts, will be ready to shoot for the title next year. He should be capable then of wrestling the crown from its temporary possessor—Ezzard Charles, Lee Savold, Jersey Joe Walcott or the like.
Since this remarkable Bronx Italian is only 21 now, his reign may be long. And it may be glorious because of his punch, skill and clean living.
La Starza hasn't attracted much national attention yet because he is being "brought along slowly" by manager Jimmy De Angelo. But he'll command plenty of attention next fall when Jimmy begins to "move him up," and match him with all comers. De Angelo said today, "Ro-land will be ready for a title shot in June, 1950."
On Feb. 25, La Starza stopped Gino Buovnio of Italy in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden. He floored the barrel-chested visitor from Bari, Italy, three times during the scrap. Buovnio, 27, and more experienced, out-wheighed the youngster, 204 pounds to 186.
Buonvino is no contender. Nevertheless, he suffered only one previous defeat during two years of campaigning in the United States. Lee Savold of Paterson, N.J., was rocked back to prominence last March 19 by his 54-second knockout victory over Buonvino. It was the fastest main-event kayo in Garden history.
Buuvino, who had been a 3-1 favorite over Savold, claimed afterwards that blond Lee had caught him "cold." And Gino took no chances on being "cold-rocked" by the beautifully built, black-haired Bronx youngster who already had belted up 14 opponents.
Expert judges of fighting flesh like Joe Woodman, former manager of Sam Langford, and "Dumb" Dan Morgan, ex-pilot of champions Jack Britton and Battleg Levinsky, tabbed young Roland as a future champion many months ago.
They pointed out to all who would listen that La Starza has the "fighting body." He stands 5 feet $10\frac{1}{2}$ inches, and is still growing. He tapers down, like Maxie Baer, from unusually broad, powerful shoulders. But he is a much more skillful boxer than was Maxie, and he's a straighter puncher. And his reactions are much sharper.
Roland is more consistent and persistent than Bernie Reynolds of Fairfield, Conn—another good prospect. La Starza is the only young heavy we know who is on the stairway to the stars.
La Starza, former National Golden Gloves light heavyweight champion, included among his professional kayo victims Big Geng Gosney of Sao Paulo and tagged with their first defeats Benny Rusk, and Don Mogard
Cincinnati, O. March 2—(U.P.)—"I can only wish Joe Louis all the success he deserves in his new venture. Ezzard Charles said today informed that the heavy-weight champion had vacated his throne.
Charles, considered one of the leading contenders for the heavy-weight title, said that "as far my future fights, everything is up to my manager, Jack Mintz"
Ezzard Charles Possible
Top Heavyweight Contender
Mintz, meanwhile, would not put himself on the record regarding any of Charles' fight plans. He insisted that no contract had been signed for Charles to fight Jersey Joe Walcock in Chicago this summer for the title.
Preacher Suggests New Praver
Boston — (U.B.) Bocouw he believes the "sins of the tongue are more prevalent and more destructive than almost any other sin," the Rev. Sidney W. Powell of Tremont Temple suggests this as a daily prayer: "O Lord, help me to keep my big mouth shut."
Baseball Camps Hard At Work
Vero Beach, Fla., March 2—(U.R.) The Brooklyn Dodger squad, numbering nearly 200 players, resembled a Hollywood mob scene today as the athletes were forced to step lively in order to avoid getting in each other's wav.
Tucson, Ariz., March 2—(U.P.) — Pitcher Gene Bearden and second baseman Joe Gordon of the world champion Cleveland Indians were expected to sign 1949 contracts today.
Fundamental drills took up most of Tuesday's opening sessions but the players were being primed for speed. Every 15 minutes, field supervisor Wid Matthews blew a whistle and the entire squad was obliged to race around the park.
Both said they were willing to compromise on bonus arrangements. They are the lone Cleveland holdouts.
Tampa. Fla., March 2 — (U.P.) — Outfielder Johnny Wyrostek of the Cincinnati Reds signed his 1949 contract today leaving pitcher Harry Gumbert the only holdout on the club.
West Palm Beach, Fla., March 2—(U.P.)-Pitchers Joe Coleman and Lou Brissie of the Philadelphia Athletics far ahead of the rest of the squad, were warned today by manager Connie Mack to "take it easy." Both were instructors at the baseball school the "A's" conducted here recently.
St. Petersburg, Fla., March 2—(U.P.)
—Something new in New York
Yankee spring training history was
added today when manager Casey
Stengel instituted a system of two
drills a day.
The system will be enforced until Saturday, March 12 when the Yanks inaugurate their exhibition schedule. The signing of southpaw pitcher Tommy Byrne yesterday left pitcher Vic Raschi and infielder Bobby Brown the only holdouts.
Bradenton, Fla., March 2—(U.P.) — Pete Reiser, former Brooklyn "problem child," today appeared to be the answer to the Boston Braves' outfielder problem. Reiser was the individual star in yesterday's workout as he shone both at bat and in the field.
Practice Once A Day
Sarasota. Fla., March 2—(U.P.) Outfielder Stan Spence remained the only Boston Red Sox holdout today following Dom Di Maggio's acceptance of terms. Manager Joe McCarthy announced that he would hold only morning workouts in contrast to the two-a-day schedule utilized by most other teams.
Burbank, Calif., March 2—(U.P.) Pitcher Cliff Fannin, who agreed to terms yesterday, was expected in the St. Louis Brown's training camp today or tonight. His signing left only Jerry Priddy and Andy Anderson outside the fold.
President Bill De Witt announced that outfielder Pete Layden had retired from baseball.
Can't Wait For Practice
Lakeland, Fla., March 2—(U.P.) The Detroit Tigers apparently can't wait for the start of the season.
Only battermen were supposed to be on hand yesterday but among the added starters were Hoot Evers, Dick Wakefield, Johnny Lipon, Paul Campbell, Johnny Bero and Jack Graham. In all, 32 players greeted Manager Robert (Red) Rolfe for the opening drill.
Clerwater, Fla., March 2 (U.P.)—The Philadelphia Phillips will keep "little black books" this season with the blessing of Manager Eddie Sawyer. The books will be used for taking notes on opposing batters.
Wait On Kiner
San Bernardino, Calif., March 2—(U.P.) The Pittsburgh Pirates today were awaiting the arrival of their number one hitter-outfielder Ralph Kiner. Outfielder Wally Judnich signed his contract yesterday.
Pasadena, Calif. March 2—(U.P.) The talk of the Chicago White Sox camp today was a slimmed-down
By MARV ROWLANDS
Before the Big Seven indoor track meet is forgotten a word of praise should be given to Reaves Peters Big Seven executive secretary, and his co-workers. The events on the final night were run off like clockwork. Everything was run just as it was scheduled on the programs.
It won't be hard to keep the big auditorium full of paying customers in the future if they know that they will be able to see a fast, interesting meet that will be over when it is supposed to be.
One of the greatest shows at the indoor meet was the two-mile race run by Missouri's Bill McGuire. He ran third in the 24 lap event just 40 minutes after he had set a new record in the mile. For the last four laps McGuire's face showed the terrific strain he was undergoing. His finish just behind Colorado's Fitzmorris proved what a terrific runner he is.
The Big Seven swimming meet will be held at Lincoln, Nebr., Friday and Saturday. Three events have been added by the conference coaches to make the conference meet conform to the N.C.A.A. rules for championship meets.
The new events are the 1,500 meters, the 150-yard individual medley, and the 3-meter diving. The regular events on the program are; 50, 100, 220, and 440 free style; the 150-yard back stroke, the 220-yard breast stroke, diving, and the 300-yard medley and 400-yard free style relays.
While the Big Seven swimmers are competing at Lincoln, the wrestlers will be having their conference meet at Iowa State college. About 40 athletes are expected to compete. Oklahoma is the defending champion. Kansas does not have a wrestling team.
As soon as the weather permits the University of Oklahoma who start to work on its new football stadium expansion and individual track program.
A $970,000 football project calls for an increase in seating capacity from 30,000 to 55,000 and a new press box. The present field will be submerged six feet and the present cinder running track removed so that seats may be built down almost to the sidelines.
The new stadium wing and press box is scheduled to be finished around Saturday, October 1 in time for the first home game with the Texas Aggies.
The new Sooner press box will be three stories high and contain seven radio and one television booths. There will also be a booth for scouts on the roof.
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The Sooners will have a new track about two blocks from the stadium. A concrete track stadium seating 3,500 people will be built.
Elimination of the track will bring the spectators in the new north wing directly behind the north goal posts.
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Phoenix, Ariz. March 2 (U.P.)
Leo Durocher, manager of the New York Giants, predicted today that left-handed Montia Kennedy would be vastly improved during the coming campaign.
Floyd Bevens, ex-New York Yankee hurler who is trying for a first string berth with the Sox. Bevens showed up 46 pounds lighter than he weighed at the conclusion of last season.
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