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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

3

Scrimmage Order for High Cagers at Lawrence

Lawrence high school basketball held a scrimmage with alumni yesterday afternoon. The first team featured Bernitz, Allen, O'Leary, Schaake, and McCanles, while the alumni lineup included Chester Jones, Borth, Kester, Foster, and Penfield Jones. A second Lawrence team roster appeared with Birch, Evans, Shenk, Welch, and Lohman. The Red and Black cagers are slated for a practice game with alumni tomorrow at 4:30 in the high school gym as prep for the January 6 Leavenworth opener. Coach Melvin Griffin may reshuffle the lineup during Christmas holidays.

Lawrence High School Bernitz Allen O'Leary Schaake McCanles Chester Jones Borth Kester Foster Penfield Jones Lawrence High Hi. Birch Evans Shhenk Welch Lohman Guar Ath Alumini o'Cock Eyonasium Melvin Griffin Leavenworth Griffin Lawrence Idiana Ottawa Seconds Ivst

Only Piano Movers Can Defeat Lewis, Says Bill White

William Allen White of Emporia Gazette argues Strangler Lewis can lose the title only to a piano moving crew. He cites Clarence Jenkins, Emporia’s police officer, in a debate with Lewis, praising Jenkins’ skill but noting a missed edge from the piano crew and crowding jabs. Also mentions Meehan retained as NYU head coach with a $10,000 salary and Aggies seeking a new coach in New York meetings.

Lewis Bill” White William Allen White Emporia Gazette White Clarence Jenkins Fimporia Man Jenkins Clarence Emporia Bailey Transfer Company Chick” Meehen James F. “Chi Meehen Bgen New York University New York Meehan

Boxing Results Blink in Newark and Paris Showdown

The Associated Press reports Frankie Genaro of New York defeated Willie La Motte of Newark by stoppage, Carlos Gard cid of Mexico City defeated Willie Pedraza in Houston, and Tiger Harmmery of France impressed in Paris with a technical knockout over Eugene Criqui, former featherweight champion, amid brief notes from San Antonio and Paris.

Associated Press Newark N. J Frankie Genaro New York Willie Lamotte San Antonio Texas Carlos Garcid Mexico City Willie Pedraza Houston Paris France Tiger Harmmery Rover Eugene Criqui

Schaefer Leads Cochran In Bitter Billiard Race

Jake Schaefer, Chicago challenger, built a commanding lead in the 1,000 point match against Welker Cochran with a 2306 point edge after three blocks. Cochran staged a dramatic afternoon and evening rally, producing a comeback in the fourth block as the title bout continued into December 21.

Welker Cochran Jake Schaefer Chicago Chalenger Schaefer Coch J T Man

Names Return to Lead Kanza Kan Central Team

ARE ON K. C.K. ALUMNI FIVE Harold Schmidt and Albert Qu eer, members of the Jayhaw k squad, and Elmer Mertel, Ed Skradski, Walter Jones and Richard Youngman, Aggie basket bers who saw action here against pox. Allen's team in the season's opener, have been asked to form the nugleus of the Kanza Kan Central high school team and play the high school to raight Coach Charles Corrant of the Aggies, a former coach at the Ko ty Kam, high school, will be game betwen Central OLD NAMES COME BACK IN A-B-C's

Harold Schmidt Albert Queer Jayhawk Elmer Mertel Ed Skradski Walter Jones Richard Youngman Aggie Basketbers Pox Allen Nugleus Kanza Kan Toraight Charles Corrant Aggies Koty . Kam Betwen Central

Alphabetical all star teams revive forgotten sports names

A long look back at past battles and heroes emerges as readers pick letters for mythical alphabets. Names from Jr. colleges, universities, and clubs across the country are collected for an imagined all star squad, with Loyd Workman and Eldon Earle among those highlighting the effort.

Lioyd Workman Stockport Iowa Eldon Earle Verona N. J Dones Haycraft Minn R.E. Hake R.t.hanson R.G. Ifong Prin. Holm Ral L. Hibbs Cal Hannegan Nav Haskin Okla Howell Neb H. B. Humbert F. Scull Sprague Army L.T. Smith Notre Dame Sigafoos Western Smith Georgia R G Smith R.T. Shiver R.E. Spears Vanderbilt O.B. Strong H.B. P. Scull HB. Schober F.B

Dancer Weds New Partner After Maurice Mouvet’s Death

New York December 21 AP Mrs Eleanora Ambrose Maurice Mouvet widow of Maurice the dancer and Charles Sabin her new partner obtained a marriage license and plan to wed Saturday Maurice died May 7. Eleanora a Newton Kansas native spent a long vacation in Newton after Maurice’s death.

Maurice Mouvet New York Eleanora Ambrose Maurice Mouvet Maurice Charles Sabin Eleanora , Ambrose Newton Ewton

Valley Chapel notes on bonds shopping visitors and visitors

Marvin Bond cut wood for Bert Flory on Thursday and Friday. Gottlieb Nieder called at John Dunn home Wednesday evening. Numerous locals, including the Bond family, visited, shopped in Lawrence, or delivered corn to Dunn farm. Several social events and school program attendances are noted with residents and neighbors in Pleasant Valley and Lone Star areas.

Marvin Bond Bert Flory Gottlieb Nieder John Dunn John Banks Neal Porter Bond Elis Bond The Valles J. C C.W. Fiery Lawrence Ban- Laing Mary Katherine-Marlkiey John’ Dunn Ror Williams Harry Boweneck Marie Senejihgin Elizabeth Isne Star School Kansas City Mabel Johnny Ide Von John Hagen Ruth Harry Bowen Lance Orie. Smith Marie Ellis Bond Jack Georgie Dunn Mr. Dunn Pleasant Valley Starvin Bond Potter Ruth Barton Mabel Ice Hugo Schelholm Charlie Sanders Raymond’ Tee Elmer Homer Boyd C. C. Potter Jolly Stitchers Club G. R. Nee Lone Star C. Wellory Law V. E. Banning Boyd Willis Miler Sundey Elizabeth Durin Lecoy Pucket S. Chas Prank Holsapale Walter Bord Florene Smith Frank Holesapple Florence Smith Lone Star School Robert Martin Mark Schellhorn Joe Burton Hugo| Schellhorn Hugo Schellhorn Seeve

Community notes from Oskaloosa and nearby towns

Local residents attend funerals and visit relatives this week. Mr and Mrs A O Webber traveled to Overbrook for Mrs Albert Ratcliff's funeral. Nic and Mrs Floyd Clark return from Oklahoma and plan Chicago after New Year. Mrs Oscar May visits In poor health with Elizabeth Slade. Bert Peppard visits family in Wichita. Mrs David Grayson stays in Topeka with Jason Morton family. Jeanette Jacquemin Asa Judy and Lucy Haines attend Business Womans Club event at Governor's mansion in Topeka. Frank Haines visits Nortonville to see ill mother. Clyde Brooks of Valley Falls shops in town. C L Weeks goes to Kansas City for funeral of brother Wesley Weeks in oil explosion. Ruth Stebbens returns from Stephens College for Christmas with Cec Steanker family.

A. O. Webber Overbrook Albert ‘Ratcliff Nic Floyd Clark Oklahoma Chicago Oscar’ May Atchison Elizabeth Slade Bert Peppard Wichita Alice Peppard David Grayson Topeka Jason Morton Jeanette Jacquemin Asa Judy Lucy’ Haines Business Womans Club Governor's Mansion Frank Haines Nortonville Clyde. Brooks Valley Falls C. L. Weeks Kansas City Wesley Weeks Ruth Stebbens Stephens College Columbia Cec] Steanker Potter Humphrey Sidence Helen Coleman State Teachers College Enroria Humphrey H. G. Amann Chester Emma Buck Buck Epha Ment Dunavant George Jones Farm Fate Leavarton State Grange Fontana J. W.trusdale Eastern Star Ruth Will Payne Uriah Bliss Spidiers Gene J Earl Bliss Frank Hosford Lawrence Charles Golden Home Helen Fulton Misa Marto Weishaar Doris Bliss Amos.Leech Frank Godding da Smith Jennie Davis Dave Meredith Waite Smith Dave Waiteh Amann Hiawatha Beckman Ok‘lahoma Addie Maines David Cook Uria Bi James Shrader Alex Will Monroe Jamies Vorroyouis Wilkerson Ed Clark 2 L Zimmermann AL M. Hannah Kansas Maines Hiinvis

Christmas social notes from a Kansas town

A busy sequence of social events unfolds in the Humphrey residence area with church groups, Eastern Star initiations, and a Hi Y banquet. Visitors from Topeka and Lawrence join local gatherings. A fire at George Jones farm prompts a quick response as townsfolk prepare for Christmas activities and basketball opening.

Christmas booth sales aid high school fundraiser

The corner Christmas booth sold out raising money for the ladies treasury. The High School Orchestra performed under Miss Sachers direction. The Jeff Co Farm Bureau met December 16 with Roy Johnson presiding. Glee clubs and a faculty chartette provided music. Speakers included Prof Throckmorton of Manhattan and George Harmon. Prominent farmers attended from Boyle Duravant Perry Hankie and Valley Falls. Mr Admire was elected bureau president for next year. Mrs. J H Mitchel and others noted local visits. Mr Ben Cook died after about two years illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from Presbyterian church.

Ladies Treasury Durguethe Sacher Jeff. Co. Farm “Bureau Roy Johnson Messers Glover Block Harvey Phillips Throckmorton Manhattan George Harmon Valley Falls Admire Grantutte Duke Brown Frank Richardson Boyle John Sherwood Duravant Fred Frye A. E. .Dooly Harry Ploughe Perry Roy Seilers Hankie Bureau Ben Cook Presbyterian Church J. H.mitchel Frank Sharp Pon Dorothy Smith Lawrence Kircher The Chas Long

Wedding Service Echoes With Hymns And Mendelssohn

Bride and groom Mrs Emmet Mor row exchanged vows as a Sunday school orchestra played I Love You Truly by Bond and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March filled the service with period musical rites.

Marriage ceremony dispute at Probate Court draws crowd

Advertised nuptials drew a large congregation but Dr. Kircher disapproved of the ceremony, claiming that marriages performed by the Probate Judge are not a Christian rite.

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