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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

3

Opening Contests Bring Surprises Across Major League Baseball

Opening day drew near 200000 fans as 14 teams started their race for honors while Washington and Boston split in a ball game. Pirates, Giants, Phillies, Cubs, Reds, Indians, White Sox, Browns, and Senators posted early successes and setbacks with notable performances from Cohen, McGraw, and Kremer as teams showcased strengths and flaws in day one.

Fargst Washington Boston Surni' Fori Querang Ch Grove Lyons New_York Connie Ez Philadelphia Shoittshurch Tirates St. Lois Ray Kremer Pirate Oy Andy Cohen Young Jewiah Star John McGraw New York Petty Mack Boston Tiraves Pale Grounds Cohen Rogers Hornsby Giants Jimmy Ring Jose Petty Phillies Brooklyn Ebbetsate Freddy Maguire Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Aimehiati Reds Charlie Rent George Able Cleveland Ted Lyons George Connally Chicago White Sox Chicago St. Louis Browns Destroit Tierland Fach Fen Detroit Washington Senators Red Sox Bill F Fe

Wildcats Open Series as Jayhawkers Prep for Manhattan Clash

Coach John Bunn oversaw a tough freshmen varsity scrimmage and light practice as the Wildcats depart for Manhattan to face Kansas State in a two game set starting tomorrow afternoon. With five lettermen returning for the Jayhawkers strong early season form is hoped to edge last year’s Valley runners up. Captain Swansen Kraemer Hill Livingston Culp Childs Schmidt make the travel roster.

John Bunn Jayhawker Manhattan Ies Somorrow Saturdie Rvown Sansans Aruie Thies Avenlo Feo Umividers C. W. Corstu Mge Aggies Jayhawkers Valtey Kansans Swansen Kraemer Hill Livingston Culp Childs Schmidt

Decathlon Champ Faces Warrensburg Meet Test

Lawrence track fans can watch national decathlon champion Vernon Kennet ho and Haskell Indians clash with Tad Reid's Warrensburg Teachers at Haskell Stadium. The dual meet starts at 2 14 p m with Wilson Jaries and James Grant also competing in the decathlon against Kennedy, weather expected fair.

Lawrence Haskell Indians Tad Reid Warrensburg Haskell Stadium Vernon Kennetho Penn Kfaskell Braves Wilson Jaries James Grant Kennedy Missouri Wesleyan

Baseball Scores From Major Leagues

American League Washisiven Snostow de Big Turk 4, a hi a 3. National League Philadelphia 4, Brooklyn 3. Pittsburgh 7, Chicago 1, Boston 2. a andits Ae cht iuaniel 5, Valspar, Enamels, and Lacquer, Barber's Drug Store.

Washisiven Snostow de Big Turk A “Hia Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Chicago Boston Andits Aecht Iuaniel Valspar Barber's Drug Store Ady

Industrial teams ready for Kansas Relays start Monday

Lawrence announces rules and entries for the Industrial Baseball League season opening Monday evening April 16. Teams must register at Ober's store by 6 pm Friday, with games at Shook diamond starting 6:15, no admission charged.

Industrial Baseball League Lawrence Representntives Ober's Shook Diamond Lawrencé Trndustrial Iesgue Ralph “Pard” Durland Presivent Charles Radcliffe Seertuahy Yeasurer Ellow al Westions Me AU F. A Bas Thaw

Roebuck Draws With Levinsky in City Debut

In Convention Hall City Tiny Roebuck former Hazkell standout battled Battling Levinsky former world light heavy champ to a ten round draw. Neither fighter pressed for a decisive finish with limited scoring punches as spectators urged action and a fir e fight. Officials ruled no decision and newspapers described the bout as a draw.

Roebuck Battling Levinsky Convention Hall City

Baker Meet Friday Attracts Track Tennis And Golf Events

Baker University in Baldwin hosts a Friday meet featuring track and field events plus tennis and golf. Coach Geaves Bretnall aims for a balanced lineup with no single star and notes weaker mile relay. Andrew Hamilton and John Keohane lead Baker in tennis and Wentworth opponents.

Baldwin Kan Geaves S. Bretnall atBaker Universit S Baker Wentworth Donald John Hovgard Bretnall H Orange Clad Lads Bakerites Andrew Hamilton Leavenworth John Keohsne

After 14 Years Can Braves Repeat

AP analysis notes the Boston Braves adding Rogers Hornsby and Lester Bell shifts in 19142 era. The piece suggests such moves can transform a teams morale and surprise observers as a dark horse contender in the National League. It cites historic examples where single or small group reinforcements sparked pennant runs.

AP Demarce New York Giants Rogers Hornsby Lester Bell Boston Braves Boston Phillies Cincinnati Giants Pueture Jacek Stattery

Elks Bowling Scores Reported in Local Meet

Elks bowling results show Pierson and Springer posting notable scores as tenpins figures dominate the local meet. The report highlights top performances with several players achieving high counts in a compact club event.

Kansas Relays Planned Luncheon By Chamber of Commerce

Kansas University athletic association to host the regular luncheon meeting of the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday noon. The program, still in development, will feature sidelights of the Kansas Relays. Expected speakers include Frank McDonald Haskell athletic director and runners from Fopeka to Lawrence competing in the marathon.

Kansas University Athletic Association Chamber of Commerce Kansas Relays de Niely Fopeka Lawrence Frank McDonald Haskell Kansas University Chamber of " Commerce

Mandeville Quits Hays Teachers Post

Frank Mandeville resigns as athletic director at Kansas State Teachers College in Hays effective July 1. A former University of Kansas star, he will join a Kansas City sporting goods firm. He coached multiple sports, introduced wrestling, and helped form the Central Conference as secretary-treasurer. No successor named. Bill Weidlein and Harald Schmidt are listed in other coaching roles at Hays.

Frank Andeville University of Kansas Kansas State Teachers College Hays Mandeville Ting Tiger School Central Conference Bill” Weidtein K. U Harald Schmidt

Two Runners Lead in Bunion Derby Finish

Andrew Layne and Peter Gavuzzi set the pace after two laps in Bridgeport Oklahoma finishing the 334 mile cross country event in 15 hours 28 minutes 39 seconds. Claremore entrant Payne and Southampton runner carried colors as the field trailed by about twenty hours. Demar of Melrose entered the Boston marathon for the tenth time with a history of top finishes. The Western League race for the title opens with Denver Oklahoma City and Omaha as contenders.

Bridgeport Okla Andrew Layne Peter Gavuzzi Zai Southampton Eng Payne Claremore Clinton Sayre-Clinton Boston Clarence Hy Demar Melrose America

Boxing Roundup Mixed Results Across Cities

AP reports a chaotic set of bouts with draws and wins. Jack Smith and Pietro Corri drew in New York while Levinsky and Tiny Roebuck battled to a draw in Kansas City. Sid Tertis upset Jack Caywood in Chapel Hill, and Harry McCarthy defeated Kid Woods in Cincinnati. Ray Hahn beat Moon Ranger in Indianapolis. Paris Spider Pladner, European bantamweight champion, stopped Giovanni Sili of Italy by technical knockout.

Associated Press New York Jack Smith Pietro Corri Italy Drew St. Louis Chick Wiggins Diananolis Soldier “Buck Louisville Kansas City Battling Levinsky Philadelphia Tiny Roebuck Sid Tertis Chapel Hill N.C Jack Caywood Omaha Cincinnati Harry _McCarthy Kid. Woods Indianapolis Ray Hahn Moon Ranger Chicazo Paris Spider Pladner Giovanni Sili

Olympic mat trials move to Stillwater this week

Best amateur grapplers from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri will compete in district trials on the Oklahoma A and M campus in Stillwater Friday and Saturday. Winners will qualify for the final tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 3 to 5.

Stillwater Okla Abr Southwest Oklahoma AU M. College Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Kansas Saissouri Grand Rapids Mich

Historic fence to build new athletic field opens season

Baldwin Kansas April reports the tearing down of a wooden fence that long surrounded the university athletic field. Cook Construction Company of Ottawa begins grading for Baker University’s new athletic field and stadium complex. The project includes a memorial fence and arch. Completion expected cost about 150000 dollars. Western League opens in Oklahoma City with new managers and promising youngsters.

Baldwin Kan Tr University Athl Ottawa University Cook Construction Company of Ottawa Baker University Oklahoma City

How Thin Men and Women Gain in Weight

McCoy's Tablets promise weight building effects with simple use. The ad claims easy digestion, strong health benefits, and a money back guarantee if the user does not gain at least five pounds after using sixty cent boxes or one dollar boxes.

McCoy’s North America McCoy Ameria J.L. Garner Macedonia Ohio Taleumyse Mticura Laborat ‘Dept Malden Mom

Rich Indian Barnett Case Highlights Trial and Marital Allegations

A 167 page federal complaint filed in Los Angeles accuses Anna Lowe Barnett of marrying 76 year old Indian leader known as Crazy Jack to gain control of his wealth. The suit seeks the return of 550000 in liberty bonds and an accounting of funds since the 1920 marriage. The government paints Barnett as a roamer and Indians say he was gullible. Barnett’s wife allegedly moved him to Los Angeles and built a stylish home while keeping him on a ranch with ponies and pigs.

Los Angeles Jackson- Barnett United States District Attorney's Office Barnets Anna Lowe Barnett Cotteville Kan Barnett Alranez Jack

Close Sales Course Held by Kansas Electric Power Co

The Kansas Electric Power Company concluded a sales course here with a luncheon. Sales managers and engineers from Lawrence Bonner Tonganoxie Parson Leaven Madison Eureka Council Grove and Severy attended to learn commercial refrigeration for stores, restaurants, and other businesses. E M Lause the general sales manager said the program is a necessary part of the company’s sales effort with instructors from Detroit, Michigan.

Kelvinator The Kansas Electric Power Company Lawrence Bonner Tonganoxie Parson Leaven Emporia Madison Eureka Corncil-Grove Severy E. M. ‘Lause D.D. Pailock Detroit

Rexall Orderlie Relief for Constipation Found

A Battle Creek physician warns constipation causes great misery and introduces Rexall Orderlie as a gentle natural relief. The tablet brings water into the colon, softening dry waste for a thorough movement without habit formation. Take Rexall Orderlie at night for 1 day relief. Available 24 for a nearby Rexall store.

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Teachers Ruling Sets Experience Standards for State Schools

A state superintendent issues rules for standard and superior schools guiding teacher qualifications. Standard school teachers must have at least one year of teaching experience or the equivalent plus two years of college work. Superior school teachers require either two years of experience or one year plus two years of college work. The ruling updates prior requirements.

Boards of Education of Standard and Superior

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