National amateur boxing finals open with knockouts and rounds
In St Louis the 45th national amateur boxing championships opened with three knockouts and many technical wins. Forty one bouts started the event, eight contenders remain in each of the four heavier classes, as finals approach Friday with semi finals tonight. Notable results include Lill Skidmore defeating William McShea and Tony Bent stopping Lloyd Perry. Truman Kennedy emerged as a bantamweight favorite after routing Eddie Townsend.
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St. Louis
Little Fellows
Hyes
Lill Skidmore
Newark
N.J
William McShea
Fort Benning
Townsend
Walter Henley
St. Louis Negre
Kansas
Devore
Welterweicht
Sweeney to Host Church League Banquet With KU Coach
Adrian Lindsey, University of Kansas football coach, will speak at the interchurch league banquet at Trinity Lutheran Church at 6:30 PM hosted by T. J. Sweeney Jr. About 150 attendees expected. Cups and awards to winning teams. Presbyterians won regular season. Congregational won tournament. Afterward, guests of S.C. Schwahn attend a free show at the Patee theater.
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Adrian Lindsey
University of Kansas
Trinity Lutheran Church
T. J. Sweeney, Jr
Presbyterians
S.C. Schwahn
Patee Theater
Coaching Legend Hickey Sets Creighton Prep Record
Omaha April 5 Ed die Hickey newly appointed Creighton University head football coach is noted for a remarkable coaching record at Creighton Prep. In eight years his teams won multiple championships across football basketball baseball and wrestling with a small student body against larger schools. Also reported are attendance receipts from the St Louis national amateur boxing championships with total paid admissions and tax allocations.
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Omaha
Neb
Creighton Prep
Eddie Hickey
Creighton University
Frank Rran
Hickey
Prep
Qmaham City Aan
St. Louis
Strange As It Seems and a Wrights Era Flying Tale
A fragmented column by John Hix recounts early flight with the Wright brothers and notes a baseball oddity where a Lynch Point play used a tossed can as a base, prompting protests and an umpire's ruling. It hints at further installments titled The Outdoor Mine Shaft.
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John Hix
Wricht Brothers
China
Carolina
Wrights
Modiern
Baltimore
Lynch Foint
Turner Club
Lynch Point
le Auit
Lawrence High Faces Pintsiwa High in Dual Track Meet
Lawrence High meets Pintsiwa High in a dual track meet Friday at 4 o'clock at K. U. Stadium. The event features local schools competing in sprint and field events with possible standings and team scores.
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Lawrence High
Pintsiwa High
O’elack
K. UL
Haskell Institute boxers win six of ten at Lincoln
Lincoln hosts Haskell Institute from Lawrence Kansas in a meet where the visitors secured six victories in ten bouts. Notable results include 108 pounds Mer a Dirk and 128 pounds Jerome Cherry securing decisions, with others like Lester Oliver and Louis Alexander winning by points and falls.
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Lincoln
Neb
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kan
Lincoln Y.° M. C. A
Dirk Cha Wee
Techncal
Kane Toever
Walker
Elmer
Henry Smith
Jerome Cherry
Ralph Stading
Lester Oliver
Wen
Lecis Sion
Howard Taft
Williams
Cahn OY
Harr Holdren Oy
Ambrose Atonie
Tinadiss Henre Telleviian
Baseball Notes from spring training across the standings
Baseball roundup from multiple spring camps notes Cubs beat San Antonio 24 21 in high scoring action. White Sox praise from Dee Hoving to Lew Fonseca after four hit game. Tigers pitcher Lynn Rowe set to debut against Montreal per report. Browns optimistic as Hormsby lauds pink squad ahead of Orlando series. Phillies finish southern schedule 10 of 17, eye city series with Athletics. Pirates manager Gibson optimistic moundsmen will adjust as season nears.
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San Antonio
Tex
Charlie Grimm
Cub
Tat Malone
Bill Lee
Dick Ward
Roy Joiner
San Antonio Missions
Cubs
Phoenix, Ariz
Dee Hoving
Ted Lyons
Lew Fonseca
White Sox
Lyon
Hoving
Pittsburgh
AL Simmons
West Palm Beach
Fla
St. Louis Browns
Rogers Hormsby
Browns
Orlando
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Tucson
Ariz
George Gibson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago
Relays Boosted by Hargiss and Cunningham in Topeka
Interest in the Twelfth Annual Kansas Relays grew as Coach H W Hargiss and Glenn Cunningham spoke at a Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in Topeka. Cunningham praised his European trip as the happiest time of his life and predicted strong opposition from Gene Venzke at the Relays on April 21. Hargiss highlighted track popularity in the East and promised a top entertainment level.
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Kansas
Lawrence Entries for Ottawa Dual Meet
Coach E A Wood announces Lawrence high school track entries for the Ottawa dual meet at 4 PM tomorrow in KU Stadium. Officials from the University intramural staff will oversee events. Entries include Tovard dash Lee Bryant and Jeyardt dash Pennell Lee Bryant dash Botts Edmonds SUN and Price. Sevard ran Cunningham Mile Kettering Higgins and K Johnson. High jump Stoland Williams Mason and Harmuth. Pole vault Harmuth and Guile. Broad jump Delia Botts Boardman Endes Le Sard low hurdles Jalla W Dund Mason and Tigh hurdles at put Nelson Bring Cohen Buver Tagens Selson Higgins W Duver and Boardman. Javelin Ireland Nelson W Tver and Uliggins. Gals relay Lee della Pennell and in. 80 yard relay Bryant Lee Hill vd Pennell and Bonebrake Williams Riman Hig Clyde Propst.
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E. A. Wood
Lawrence
Ottawa
K. U
E. R. Elbel
Tovard Dash
Lee
Bryant
Jeyardt
Pennell
Botts
Edmonds
Sun
Price
Se-vard
Cunningham
Boardman
Iireland
Nelson
W. Tver
Uliggins
Della
Hill
Bonebrake
Williams
Riman
Hig
Social Visit Notes From Town Weekend Gatherings
Union Mr and Mrs Ike Thomas spent Wednesday in Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Albert Pippers and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Frank Sutton home. After noon callers were Mr and Mrs Las Shores and Mrs Sarah Horrell. Joseph Lauer Sr and son Jack and Joe Lauer of Rantoul spent Sunday evening at the Frank Sutton home. Mr and Mrs C B Merr and Emma Emery with Perry Stover and son Jay of Baldwin spent Thursday evening at the TP K Beck home. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoffman and Pete Stoncking called at the Frank Sutton home Friday evening.
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Ike Thomas
Ottawa
Albert Pippers
Frank Sutton
Las Shores
Sarah Horrell
Joseph’ Lauer
Jack
Joe Lauer
Rantoul
C. B. Merr
Emma Emery
Perry Stover
Jay
Baldwin
TP. Kk. Beck
Charles Hoffman l
Pete Stoncking
Local Social Roundup Marks Birthdays and Visits
Excelsior notes a charivari supper for Mr. and Mrs. Myers and gifts for several couples. Families from La Vergne, Ottawa, and nearby towns visited, with health updates and Easter school party highlights. Hazel Gilliland returns from Ottawa High School with measles. Neighbors honor Mr. Pohl on his 75th birthday with a noon dinner and large cake.
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Mel
Walter
Pohl
Chester Gibson
Charley Myers
Fred “Myers
Hazel Gilliland
Ottawa High School
Township Bath
la Vergne
Buddy
Clifford Flora
Ike Montgomery
Ethie Shuler
Homer Disque
Easter Guests and Family Gatherings Noted in Clearfield Area
Guests included Mr and Mrs John Sturm and sons Johnnie and George of Clearfield along with numerous local families. Afternoon ice cream and cake followed gift presentations to Mr Pohl. Several households hosted relatives during Easter Sunday with visits across Lawrence and surrounding towns.
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John Sturm
Johnnie
George
Clearfield
John Gibson
Gus Nelson
Thomas Miller
L. W. Haas
Eva
Mabel
Paul Koehler
Edna
Wallter Pohl
Chester Gibson
Amelia
Raymond
Dudley
Ernest Pohl
Laurine
Marvin
Henry Pohl
Orval
Ralph
Eunice
Hattie Erickson
Pearl Koehler
Birger Nelson
Maxine
Wilma
Teddy
Dorothy Ann
Pohl
Charley Osher
Tafter
Oscar Turner
Mary Peffly
Harry Flory
Elmer Rappard
Lyle Enyart
la Wanda
Dave Kessler
Lawrence
Roy Shuler
Eula Belle
Marjorie
Oscar Shack
Glen Flora
Edith ‘Tipton
Fred Disque
Glen’ Gilliland
Winter Community activities and household fire losses
A large local gathering at G C Rothwell honored Mr and Mrs Os good Armstrong after their home on Mitchell farm burned Saturday morning. Their furnishings were lost. Mrs Pryor and Mrs Armstrong attended health lessons in Lawrence under Miss Neeley at Dr Sherbon’s offices. The Kanwaka Farm Bureau unit will hear Mrs Armstrong’s lesson. The Winter Community club held its first meeting of the year with an all day quilting session hosted by Mrs George Richards. Officers retained were President Mrs Newt Hamlin Vice President Miss Ethan Sims Secretary treasurer Mrs Herman Banks. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Leila Banks bride to Mr Pryor followed. Many neighbors attended, and Dorothy Armstrong added to the club roster. Next meeting set with Mrs Armstrong on April 12. Also many neighbors attended the CG P A quarterly meeting at Kanwaka hall.
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G. C. Rothwell
Osgood Armstrong
Kanwaka
George Miller
Dorothy Armstrong
Ruth’ Sawyer
Dorothy Buerman
William Richards
Richards
Ihan Mae Richards
Mitchell
Rothwell
Club
Armstrong
Neigbrhood
CG. Pp. A
Kanwaka Hall
CAPTAINS CREEKILL Luther Klopfenstein Improves Slowly
CAPTAINS CREEK Luther Klopfenstein, previously seriously ill over the past two weeks, is showing slow improvement. Mr and Mrs Karsel Rynersen are mentioned as part of the surrounding notes.
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Luther Klopfenstein
Karsel Rynersen
Neighborhood Notes Share Visits and Illnesses in Wichita Area
Wichita visitors arrive for a few days with the Davis family and other relatives. Lena Milburn visits Hopewell pupils Glenn and Bobby Miller sidelined by illness. The community records many social calls, a pneumonia case at Lucille Votaw, a 43rd wedding anniversary gathering, Easter egg hunts, and upcoming Hesper groups events and PTA plans.
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Wichita
Sam Davis
Lena Milburn
Hopewell School
Howard
Oscar Wotan
Thompson White
Harold White
Olathe
Grist
Mary
Eldorado
Als
Fd Groh
M Chester
Votaw
tLane
Elton Votaw
Ralph Votaw
Bacher
Dorothy
Everett Votaw
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Cleveland
Jim Gaughan
Eddie Hass
Boston
Shay Beninato
Stan Cieslik
Detroit
Ben Finnerty
New York
New Jersey
Portland
Creim
Sweeney
Creighton
Man Bas
Aseball Rcn
Wiens
Ee Peaoena
Freeport
Haskell
Braves
Lincoln Y. M. C. A
New Missouri
Sweden
Johnny Kain
Paul Keech
Rewing
Oriea. X
Rburn
York
Stave
Joe Hubka
Tiny Reebuck
Tavrenes
Rudy la Dizzi
Bradenton
Atlanta
Lou Gehriat
Babe Ruth
Jimmie Foxx
Lou
Winter Haven
Philadelphia
Phillies
Athletics
Topeka
Londhon
Business College
Clyde Propst
Howard College
Birmingham
Ala
University of Alabama
Morgan Blake
The
Atlanta (Ga
Excelsior
Maranville
Walter J
Rabbit" Maranville
Boston Braves
St. Petersburg
Edith Green
Myrtie Bloomquist
Associated Press
Captains Creek
Carls
Hart Schaffner & Marx and
Carlbrooke
Jack the Giant
Sne
Lucille Votaw
George Votaw
Eudora High School
Stanley Klopfenstein
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Hesper Missionary Society
Cham
William
Ron
Chilsons
Africa
Ed Grob
Roy
Hesper
Id Grob
Frank Page
Lois Williamson
Hamilton's
Brownbilt
Louie
Hal Forrest
MR. Smith
Tommy Tomkins
Ibs Barnes
Tommy
Nis
Sretheart
Umm
Betty
Tommy Cc
Forrest
Monty
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