Phog Allen Introduces Speed and Variety to KU Offense
Kansas coach Phog Allen plans multiple styles of attack as his 1929-30 Kansas Jayhawkers prepare to face California. The new fast, roaming offense contrasts with prior slow play, aiming to disrupt opponents with zone and man-to-man defenses. The 1929-30 lineup promises versatile tactics and a busy season in the Big Six.
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Poland to Lead Redesigned Gawrends Red and Black in 1931
Captain Billy Po and guard turned backfield player Poland head Gawrends high school football plans for 1931. Poland, previously a 1928 guard and tackle, moves to backfield as the team undergoes a major revamp after an unusually successful 1930 season.
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Brown Derby May Become K U Buck Charm
A vintage brown derby hat from the late 1890s is touted as a potential good luck charm for the Kansas University squad this season if star T. C. Bishop from Oklahoma Gilys has influence. Chester Jones, an A. U. student, kept the hat at the Phi Delta Theta house until Bishop found it. The article notes similar quirky headgear among Jayhawker athletes, referencing Bishop’s 1929 A. U. baseball days with a peculiar straw hat.
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Former KU Gridmen Scout Kansas Court System Coaching Men
Former Kansas University gridmen Henry Shenk and John Shannon, now high school coaches at Paola and Cherryvale, visited Lawrence during vacation to observe Jayhawk basketball practice. They noted the new Allen system’s intricate formations may be hard for a high school squad to master.
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Art Lawrence
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Secretary Hyde Sees Continuing Farm Welfare Gains
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde reports improvement in the farming situation over the past year. He notes higher prices and expected income for 1920 livestock and crops, with farm bankruptcies down and land values stabilizing. He cites farmer controlled marketing groups under the marketing act and urges continued strengthening of farmers' economic positions with U S Department of Agriculture support.
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Arthur M. Hyde
United States Department of Agriculture
Stars Against M. U. Rub Thomson Victory for Kansas
Russell Rub Thomson a Jayhawker forward led Kansas to a win over Missouri Kansas City Tigers in the Missouri-Kansas exhibition game. Thomson scored five field goals before the home crowd and is set to face California next week.
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Traditional Figures Lurk Among Devotees of Gambling Casino
Monte Carlo report notes secret identities of familiar gamblers. The Gentleman From Gascony is dead and The Woman In Black is broke while The Woman In White persists. An austere old woman dressed in bygone fashion sits daily in the Cafe de Paris from morning to night, among casino patrons.
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Local notices from Lawrence area residents
A stream of short items records visits shopping and illness among Pickens area families. Wanda Mae Smith sick with variloid post vaccination. Fred and Mrs Smith visited Lawrence. Wickey Stoneking and Hawkins family frequent shoppers in Lawrence and Tonganoxie. Many attend Emma Wickey’s father’s funeral in Lawrence. Mrs Cecil Arnettaoe TAOS and Mrs Cecil Smith shopped in Topeka City and Kansas City. Frank Smith Herbert Baker John Fox in Kansas City for a basketball game. Miss Lucy Baker and Jeanie Wickey appear in town. Mrs Clark Ward visited Tonga on Saturday. Mrs George Papenhausen and Barbara spent time with Mrs A W Engwall. The Fletcher party from Manhattan Kansas and Cecil Fletcher with Nadine visited H M Cox. Several neighborhood children ill with chickenpox. Emma Wilkey and children Henry and Mike visited Lena and Linden at Villa Eden. Community Ladies club to hold annual dinner with Mrs Jed Smith January 8. Walter Wickey and Jeanie visited Jeanie’s parents. Theo Stoneking and others shopped in Tonganoxie.
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Tonganoxie
Pleasant Valley
H. M. Cox
Pickens
Catholic Ladies Club
Rose McCaffrey
William Carney
David Miller
Margaret’ Lennahan
Ed Tont
Alina Witkey
Hank Hallow School
Walter Wickey
Jeane
Olie Babcock
Geraldine
Harold Cox
Lawrence
Byron Cox
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Honey Valley
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Reno
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Wanda Mae Smith
Lucy Baker
Cecil Arnehtetaoe
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Henry
Mike
Lena
Lineden
Villa Eden
Community ‘Ladies Club
Jed Smith
Jeanie
John Mur
Jarahlo
Theo Stoneking
Kennedy Hauls Load for Kansas City Trip
Richard Kennedy hauled a truck load of stock to Kansas City Monday for Will Hilbert. Mrs. Nancy Cummings and Miss Clara Benheim entertained the fol-
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Will Hilbert
Nancy Cummings
Clara Benheim
California Bears to tackle Kansas in midwest opener
California and Kansas meet in a landmark basketball series opener January 3 and 4 in Kansas City. Coach Price brings four veterans amid changes in positions while aiming to extend a coast conference title legacy. The Bears, 20‑3 last season with 682 points scored, seek stronger national exposure through interregional play.
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Nils Price
Phoe” Allen
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Pacific Coast
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Werke
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Local social notes and holiday gatherings in Topeka area
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Locher and Raymond Cummings of Topeka plus Mr and Mrs Siegle Rose and son Clifford. Mrs Susie Hendricks of Colvara do visited sister Mrs John Benander. Mrs Carl Miller visited her mother As Benander Saturday afternoon. Dewey Benander family called on Pearl Thurber Friday evening and a week of vacation was planned. McCaffery traveled to spend Christmas with his parents. Kennedy and Connole orchestra provided music for Disney school entertainment Friday evening. A good program occurred with Harry Kennedy and Hampton Humphrey noted. Topeka Thursday event and Richland RN A lodge hosted a Christmas party Thursday night.
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Local Social Notes From Edgerton Area Gather Events
Mrs Deil Simmons visits Miss Grace Hays. Mr and Mrs Henry Breithaupt of Edgerton called Thursday evening on J J Breithaupts. Mr and Mrs Albert Moldenhauer and sons visited the Will Moldenhauer family. A Sunday dinner was hosted at the Moldenhauer home to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary on December 23.
Forty to Woman's Aid In Community Blood Drive
A large blood transfusion appeal drew about forty volunteers from Emporia and Veltsville areas including Mr and Mrs Ford Steent and Robert Helen Yenzer Abs Dave Sturm and family. Major General William G Frerson led responders before finding type incompatibility with Mrs Rose Schutt, wife of an unemployed carpenter. The report notes American Samoa's three largest religious bodies the London Missionary Society Catholic Churches and the Latter Day Saints.
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