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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1930
Page
8
Track athletes from the Eleven and Big Six converge for the eighth Kansas Relays at University of Kansas Memorial Stadium on April 14. Stars from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and other schools chase medals, cups, and watches, aiming to beat strong existing records across university and high school divisions.
Crabbing about meals and hotel allowances, a look back at baseball players in earlier eras. Players like Bugs and Donlin reportedly ordered lavish breakfasts and multiple vegetables, yet clubs paid only two dollars daily for groceries, prompting feasts or famine as players signed for everything or lived on cash allowances.
Five man teams from a dozen cities compete for a new high mark in the annual American Bowling Congress tournament. The De Vose brothers team of Buffalo NY posted 2976 to take first place and prevent a roll off with Schwartz Ballrooms of Hartford Wisconsin and the Spartans of York who had been tied at 2 for several days.
Chicago, Apr 2 AP Nearing his 68th birthday Amos Alonzo Stagg will go to work on his thirty-ninth University of Chicago football team in spring practice. His task huge one as the Maroon regulars have been graduated and most of the outstanding backs gone.
The twelfth national high school basketball championship began at the University of Chicago with southern teams strong in the field. Defending champions from Athens Texas led a mix of big favorites as first round play continued and key matchups emerged, including Jena Iowa and Chinook Montana threats.
Harold Schmidt, former University of Kansas athlete and longtime head coach of basketball and physical education at Hays Teachers College, resigns effective May. A business opportunity motivates the move. Roy Wynne, ex-Washburn coach, is considered as successor. Schmidt played for Kansas and captained the Jayhawker basketball team in his final season. He also was part of the 1928 Kansas City interscholastic championship team.
Eight players survived to the second round of the Pinehurst N. G. women’s golf tournament on April 2. Glenna Collett, the national champion, faced Mrs. Leo Federman of New York and Maureen Orcutt. Mrs. O. S. Hill of Kansas City played Helen Ricks of Hewlett, New York, in the other bracket, with Louise Fordyce of Youngstown and Edith Quier of Reading also matched up.
Coach Hugo Otopalik of Iowa State College was elected secretary treasurer of the National Collegiate Wrestlers Coaches Association. The group met at State College, Pennsylvania, last Friday and Saturday.
New Orleans reports Willis Hudlin likely opening the Indians season with strong pitching after stifling the Giants. Wes Ferrell slated to start January's game versus the Yankees. Cubs push to clear season's batting load after 13 to 12 loss to Los Angeles. Al Mahon shines in Athletics camp tied to prospect status. Pirates may reshuffle batting order due to Pie Traynor eye treatment. Browns holdout George Bloss hydra seeking raise amid spring talks. Phillies steady but faces slow pitching form as spring ends with a win over the Athletics.
Pat Maloney of the sales depart ment carried the colors of the front office to victory in the quarter final round defeating Moon Mullins who had already claimed the title. Mullins had vowed to win the straw hat but Maloney controlled the match and scored at will and now the front office colors fly high.
Baldwin Kansas April 2 The cold weather slows training for Coach George E Bretnalls seven lettermen as the Bretnall pros await the season opener in the Washburn bowl on April 5 against Coach Holtas crew. The veterans head into the season with strong experience and high hopes for a title run.
Augusta Ga April 2 AP Robert Tyre Jones golf house back in order today. The Atlanta amateur and national open champion shot sub par golf yesterday to win the Southeastern Open with a total of 284, thirteen strokes better than Hor ton Smith, the professional, who finished second.
New York April 2 AP With the Boston Braves leading the grape fruit league race national league teams have a strong edge in inter league play this spring Fifty games have been played with 27 National league wins 23 American league wins and one tie The Braves have 10 NL wins including five over the New York Yankees and five over the Philadelphia Athletics Brooklyn and Cincinnati are the only other clubs above even against rivals
John Levi, assistant football and head track coach at Haskell, is being sought by the St. Joseph baseball team of the Western league. Levi played with the Topeka club last year and batted .317. St. Joe bought the Topeka franchise last year. Levi was a star performer at Haskell and began his professional career as a recruit with the New York Yankees. He has not signed with St. Joe.
Otto Van Porat of Oslo, Norway, scored a ten round decision over Angus Snyder of Dodge City, Kansas, extending his winning streak in American rings. Welborn High, Kaw Valley champions, beat DeSoto 9 to 4 in the season opener.
Big Springs residents shared weekend visits with Dallas and Topeka relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Henry hosted family, Ora Goff and kin called on Wymer family, Evelyn Greer visited grandfather F. M. Greer, and the Ladies' Aid and Christian Endeavor groups announced meetings and social events for Friday and Thursday.
Sandy Williams is hired to drive the N D Messer truck as the Williams family moves into the house west of the store. Mr and Mrs Bill Porter move onto the vacant Williams place. Homer Disques rock crusher, working for N D Messer, completed work Thursday afternoon. Mrs Jack Dillon and children Patsy Bill Porter and Billy traveled to Lawrence Friday afternoon.
Dr and Mrs Lind of Durance Kan spent Wednesday night at N D Messer home. Charlie Peer sawed wood for Sandy Williams Wednesday. Helpers included C A Porter Bill Porter R L Clough and Carl Daniels Mrs R J Clough Mrs John Daniels and Mrs Bill Porter assisted Mrs Williams. N D Messer attended Julius Underwood funeral in Lawrence Friday afternoon. Dr and Mrs Claud Wells and Shirley Jean of Baldwin visited J S Flory family. Roscoe Daniels stayed at Bill Porter home. Miss Gertrude Brazil took four pupils to Memorial High School contest in Lawrence. N D Messer truck delivered hogs to Kansas City Monday. Mrs Jack Dillon hosted Patsy’s second birthday party Monday afternoon with cake ice cream and Easter eggs. Guests included Betty Lou Peterson Bonnie Jean Fiery Rose and Bobby Messer Kenneth and Trene Daniels Frankie Hosanple and others. women hosted were Mrs Charles Bachlor Mrs Frank Hasanple Mrs J S Flory Mrs John Daniels Mrs No M Metsker and Alta Reed Reno Miss Mary Dickinson and her parents enjoying a new radio. Miss Velma Whittaker of Fonge Anoxie weekend visit with Miss Helen White.
Mrs Lena Sutton Lydia Tidrow and Eleanor joined Miss Anna Taylor for Sunday at Pony Creek. Lawrence visitors Thornton Hemphill, interior decorator, called on friends. Tong anonie farm sales by A Wartzack southeast of Tong. Ray Johnson visited Robert Graham from Lawrence. Pony Creek Community club hosted Saturday after High School operetta. program featured Fred Kelsall and Edith Holey performances, a play The Colored Wedding, and a Great Wonders mechanical man. Refreshments served, next meeting April 25 with entertainment committee Helen Dehoff Daisy McCrary Ruth Pettingill. George and Agnes Gress attended with family from Tonganoxie. Kahn family visited Kansas City for Miss Vinita Kahn birthday dinner at Miller home. Several attended the High School operetta. Fred Kelsall Floyd Gilliland Lacy Phenicie in city. John Heiser left Saturday for west to parents.
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