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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
8
Kansas relays dominated with nine of thirteen marks best among Kansas Drake and Penn events. Drake led in broad jump high jump and javelin, while Penn topped only the pole vault. Kansas swept several relay marks and field events, with Drake and Kansas both excelling in college class relays and time comparisons distinct from Drake and Penn formats.
The Painted Lady butterfly travels from Africa to Europe and sometimes Arctic regions. Its migratory drive remains unexplained and its life cycle confuses researchers. The piece notes hibernation questions, spring emergence in May, and multi-generational cycles ending in fall. It also mentions atmospheric light effects and a Sweden sighting in 1924. Tomorrow: The bride of Chanticleer. A Worthington, Topeka, defeats R. Wylie 3 and 2 for the high school golf crown.
Baldwin, Kan April 29 five records were broken at the Baker Relays in the 12th running. Independence replaced Fort Scott as junior college titlist and Wyandotte Kansas City defended its interscholastic crown. A high school 200 yard low hurdles record was set and Independence shattered the medley and mile marks. The Pirates won five events and tied another, scoring 41 points to Fort Scott 34 and Kansas City, Kan 10. Ottawa runner up with 25, Chanute third with 23.1
Dallas April 29 Miss Mildred Didrikson the 10th Olympiad standout who had teased as a youngster about golf triumphs defeated top southern players to win the Texas amateur women’s golf title in Houston. She aims for a national showing and vows to push toward the semi finals or finals while returning to work in an insurance office. Didrikson beat Mrs. Dan Chandler Dallas 2 up in a 36 hole match. Chandler a former state champion and noted competitor.
The Ban Johnson League game between Leavenworth and Lawrence was canceled due to rain. Lawrence will host Washington Rural High at Helcom’s Grove on Tuesday at 4 PM, coached by George Trombold, former ER.U. baseball star, then plays Kansas City, Kan., next Sunday at Klamm Park.
Associates Press highlights from major leagues with batting leaders, runs batted in, home runs, doubles and triples. Key names include Bonura Johnson Almada Hayes and Gehringe from the White Sox and Athletics. Vaughn J Moore and Camilli among others. Pitching mentions Hadley Whitehead Blanton, and Warnecke with various teams.
Mo STARS Mo STARS fiy the Tiaetered Bees War Schumacher, Giants-Shut out Phillies with one scratch hit and one walk. Jake Powell, Senators-led attack on Red Sox with double and single, scoring twice. Bill Lee, Cubs-Limited Reds to five hits and fanned seven. Arky Vaughan, Pirates-Clouted homer, double and single against Cardinals. Whitehead and Bonitra strong in St Louis. sixth homer noted. Braves pounded Brookson. Greenberg and Combs star for Tigers and Yankees.
The three outdoor carnivals yield 15 records broken or tied with two approaching world marks. Kansas leads with eight new records, including Iowa's 210 foot javelin and sprint relays beating world marks. Drake sees four university class marks and a broad jump American record, while Penn reports no relays marks but new event records in pole vault, shot put and 100 meters. Iowa and Ohio State performances stand out as Olympic trials loom.
Pittsburg Kansas high school won the class A championship at the 26th annual Darkamp athletic carnival in Springfield Missouri, scoring 68.7 points. Joplin and Girard Kansas finished second and third in the meet.
Look to the Derby reports a fevered buildup for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The field includes Today Nellie Flag Omaha Commonwealth and more, with bettors eyeing C. V. Whitney s Today as favorite after the Wood Memorial and Warren Wright s Nellie Flag as a top challenger among six to eight contenders.
Creighton University golfers from Omaha led by par shooter Bob Fraser won their first intercollegiate team match against the University of Kansas at Meadow Lake Country Club in Kansas City. The Omahans won three matches, lost one, and halved one by scores with Fraser defeating Hedges 3-0. Bud Somers Don Lewis and Finley also won for Creighton while Hiller halved with W Reed. The teams set a rematch in Omaha on May 16.
Several Lawrence high school athletes placed at Baker University relays in Baldwin. Bob Mason tied for third in the high jump with Topeka’s Schoenack as Banker of Wyandotte won at 6 feet 5 1 2 inches. Gerard tied for fourth in pole vault. James Nelson finished third in the shot put. Webb ran fourth in the mile and Hill was fourth in the 100 yard dash. Next Lawrence meet is Eastern Kansas.
News notes list a county declamation contest at Perry High School with Lois Ijams representing O R HLS reading White Lilacs Joy Ann Morton representing the school in short story and Morris Dissinger in essay. Also reports a new birth to Mr and Mrs Ralph Glenn in Topeka on April 22, details on local social events and community notices.
In Topeka next Saturday the Weekend in Kansas sports section notes Dodge City Dighton and Ford tied for high school track. Salina Hutchinson won the Central Kansas Interscholastic invitation meet with Salina second Burrton third. Independence retained southeast Kansas golf league title and split tennis with Fort Scott. Emporia set twelve records as the Emporia invitation meet crowned a third annual track meet champion with Chase County second Eureka third. A Topeka golf dual saw the University of Nebraska defeat Washburn 12 to 6.
Oskaloosa K A students, including Swami Gragg Margaret and Maric Stevens Rufus Edmen Richard Sutton William and Amos Leech, all returned to Lawrence Monday to resume school work. Mr and Mrs H G Amann and Mary Lou Amann were guests of their daughter Mrs Chester Small and Mr Small. Mrs E B Slade and Mrs IL T Phinney drove to Atchison Wednesday evening to hear the sacred cantata The Seven.
Des Moines report notes 8000 athletes at the 26th Drake Relays with six new marks including Jesse Owens 26 ft 1% in broad jump and 1 9 5 in 100 yards. Owens also equalized the 100 yard dash mark while Iowa and Texas relay teams set Drake standards in the 880 yard and other events.
James Eubanks of Lawrence visited on business in town. Local residents and teachers traded Easter travel. outings included Topeka, Independence, and Ramona visits. Several families joined services at the Stone Church and Independence Ave M.E. Church, with picnics and relatives noted in Kansas and Missouri.
The thirty second annual meeting of the Kansas City district society gathered at Baldwin First Methodist Church. Represented auxiliaries included Lawrence Ottawa Kansas City Kansas Spring Hill Olathe Gardner Fontana Shawnee and Wellsville. readings musical numbers and precants were presented by Baldwin Juniors under Grace Hansam and Floy Liston. Mrs Gench and Miss Bernice Close spoke. Mrs G W Miller was elected president and Mrs F E Wolf recording secretary. Osawatomie will host next year.
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