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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
8
The report notes a match where Ralph Burdick, a leading junior, faced world champion Bill Tilden. Burdick led 6 3 in the first set and 5 1 in the second before a net volley broke and after a ten minute delay Tilden recovered to win.
The Northwest fly and bait casting championship will be held in Seattle August 6 7 with a prize of one thousand dollars for professionals. The Western Open golf championship will begin at Toledo August 4 with top players competing for substantial earnings. National horseshoe pitching awaits a strong field in Akron the week of August 8. Historic golf roots are noted in Scotland back to 1457. Syracuse and other clubs entice Lar ry Lajoie for managerial roles though he remains in retirement in Cleveland. Ottawa is set as a two month golf focus hosting Dominion open and senior championships and possibly the Canadian Professionals title tournament.
Gustafsons rally to edge Summer Session 3 to 2 at Hamilton Field after Voorhees quits on a dispute and darkness ends play in the seventh. Voorhees and Minor shared mound duties. Uhrlaub and Reid starred for Gustafsons in a tense city league matchup. The Elks lost 2-0 to the Indians on Haskell Field as errors let two runs score, crowd of 150.
A freshman student, identified only by fragmentary hints, is described as owning a so called giant intellect. The text is sparse and lacks clear details, but suggests an odd claim about a student associated with a group or institution named The Seven.
Weyermuller topped the Lawrence Gun Club weekly shoot with scores of 75 and 67. Bouldin had 15 and 2, Schulz 75 and 66, Funk 75 and 60, Wellum 75 and 7, Epley 50 and 45, Mackie 50 and 44, Perkins 50 and 42, with others contributing in this professional event.
An item notes an advertising error that priced U S Army outing flannel at an unreal value. The piece mentions a good value at 50 cents a yard and relates to the Wichita area ads and a Kansas Day Parade plans with multiple towns named. It also reports several brief local notices including illness, a fire loss, a divorce suit, and a marriage license.
Philadelphia Aug. 4 Br Edward T Pancoast once among the citys best players now of Peru Ind visits the city He cites time to practice as the east advantage in tennis and notes the middle west has equal material He mentions star players like Ralph Bur and others who would rival the best if not tied to making a living.
Emory Titman, once weighing 623 pounds and holding a weight record for his age, has dropped to 347 pounds in months. The photo shows Titman after his dramatic reduction.
A unidentified girl, missing after boarding the eastbound Union Pacific Overland Limited in Los Angeles, was found dead near Silver Lake after either falling or jumping from the train as it passed through the town twenty miles west of Topeka. The body was brought to Topeka. authorities suspect the man and woman with her were her parents.
Confer with Supt. Smith A. N. Richards a Manhattan graduate is in Lawrence today for talks with Supt. Harry P. Smith about a possible place on the agricultural department faculty at Lawrence High. Etta Lower pleaded not guilty to a disturb peace charge and trial set for tomorrow morning. Glenn A. Moody was fined for jaydriving. Kiwanis meet at Elks club at noon tomorrow with luncheon and new member invitations to be considered.
Brief market note from United Press reports steady trading as assets move amid mixed signals. Analysts cite commodity shifts and investor caution while financials show resilience in uncertain conditions.
Public notice for a sale of horses cattle farm implements and household goods following a death. Auction set for Wednesday Aug 11 starting noon near Lewrence, including jer sey heifers, quernsey cow, and various farming tools plus a Velie carriage and household items. Auctioneers and clerks listed with terms and lunch to be served.
Official notice lists Elmer Darton awaiting pardon considerations after burglary and larceny conviction. Also published is House Concurrent Resolution No. 21 proposing a state tax amendment to exempt specific property and allow revising revenue methods, submitted for Kansas electors in 1920. Secretary L J Pitteohn certifies accuracy of the copy.
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