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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
2
The Indians limited the opposition to seven hits while Baker and Rogers contributed at the plate. Emarthia extended his hitting streak as Haskell’s battering continued through the last five games, with nine at bats yielding seven hits. The final score remains to be reported.
Vinland High was defeated 9 to 3 by Topeka High School in a baseball game played yesterday. Denny of Topeka allowed four hits and struck out seventeen while Smith starred for Vinland. A return game is scheduled for May 19.
The report notes standings at Els Junior High and mentions Dan Remey, Ted O’Leary, and Janes as active players. It references a practice week and a value item described as a molay cage with embossed emblem priced at 1.25 dollars.
The Lawrence junior high Midgets posted a standout season with a 71 point total for and 39 against, average nearly 12 points per game. Coached by I. B. Coyn, the team showcased five man defense and coordinated teamwork against younger rivals.
The KU team defeated the Aggies in all but one match, sweeping two singles and a doubles, with Downing beating Yeattie Johnson 6-1 4-6 7-5 as the only Aggie winner. Riley and Wann split a doubles set, while Boingtto and Devee fought through a tight five games. Tomorrow KU will play singles and doubles events.
The University department of physical education plans a handball tournament starting May 1. G B Patrick will lead the event open to all university members. Scheduling details were posted April 26 with further updates possible by April 28.
Kansas Jayhawker baseball team defeated the Aggies 12 to 3 in Manhattan. Las Custer pitched well for KU as the Aggie bats were stifled by solid Jayhawker pitching and costly Manhattan errors. Wenzel hit a home run and Custer scored on a fluke play.
The ROTC at the university plans a competitive rifle shoot to determine high scores for standard marksman and expert ratings. Only three classes will compete with no senior class. The outdoor championship element is included and dates are to be announced.
Lawrence High School suffered a 76 to 4 defeat to Oskaloosa on the city stadium track. Lindley led Lawrence with two firsts and a second for 13 points while Decker swept four firsts for Oskaloosa. Next week the intercity track schedule continues with more events.
In a brief report from the Oskaloosa area the meeting details junior events and finishes. Winners include Alexander of Oskaloosa in high jump and Lindley of Lawrence in long race with Sharkey placing third. The quarter mile relay went to Oskaloosa with a time around 48.25 seconds.
Ann Forrest and David Powell head a Paramount film crew shooting Love's Boomerang in London with circus scenes at Cundebec en Caux and other towns. John Robertson recalls two weeks with the Pinders Brothers Circus as cast and crew tour venues. Myrtle Reed's Lavender and Old Lace shown at Bowersack Theatre next Tuesday with praise for the source material.
A review lauds Mary Ainslee and Marguerite Snow for authentic performances in a film adaptation praised for faithful plotting and interiors and exteriors. Director Lloyd Ingraham receives credit for accurate portrayals, with Beulah Marie Dix and Lada Cowan’s Pool's Paradise and other lavish stage pageants highlighted. The piece also mentions Mount Whitney filming for a dramatic sequence and notes the cast including Dorothy Dalton and Conrad Nagel. It closes with a developmental biology aside and a brief remark on Eskimo and African noses tied to baby care practices.
The growing radio craze spreads to Lewrone merchants and their sons with many installing sets in shops. Sets ordered by Lawrence National Bank Kansas Electrical Utilities Co Bowersock Milling Co and others are not yet arriving. Schools and universities also host sets as two local companies Douglas Palmer Tire Co Mayt Pardee move their receiver. Music from Kansas City Detroit and Denver comes in clearly at the locations mentioned.
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