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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
10
Fragmented notice lists a Douglas County County Treasurer race with names such as F] W. Hosford and party tags. It also includes ads for cash for old teeth gold and jewelry, a sale offer, and a lost rug notice.
Coach A M Venne announces four home dual meets plus three away meets this spring after resuming athletics post epidemic. Defense of baseball is absent due to voluntary quarantine, track replaces baseball with strong relay team and diverse event specialists led by Captain Sam Bates and others.
The report highlights shot and discus events with likely point totals. Newcomers Emmett McLemore and Willie Davis show promise in jumps. Red Cross Ice Cream serves parties at Wiedemann's. Elks Club games last night featured Graeber and Bullene high scores, with plans for ten pins and other matchups tonight at local venues.
The annual spring Interclass Meet at McCook Field will not award medals this year. A leaders dinner for top finishers is planned, with first and second place likely to receive invitations and possibly third and fourth as well. Juniors and sophomores are favored to contest for first place, while freshmen and seniors rely on few scorers. Track events begin at 4 p.m. and winners from the juniors and sophomores are anticipated to shine.
Connie Mack seeks players like Kopp to lift the Athletics from last place. Kopp emerged as a top prospect last year, batting .300 in the International League after a setback with Boston.
The YMCA tennis courts are open in good condition with many players despite cold weather. A season fee of 3 for non members applies, 2.50 for members, and ladies may use the courts free. Matthews Lumber & Coal Co offers Semi Antrhacite coal by phone 34.
Due to an epidemic at Haskell Institute no inter collegiate baseball is scheduled this spring. Coach A M Venne organizes an intra-mural league so players can still compete daily.
The report notes a league format with eight teams in two divisions and a 24 game schedule. One game is played each weekday. Mentions various unclear items and local names including McCulloch's Drug Store and residents Mrs. W A McClire and Ruth McClure of Baldwin in the city yesterday.
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