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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1933
Page
6
The article notes a poor duck season with low bag limits and calls for action. It discusses possible federal measures including a closed season, stricter limits, and decoy restrictions, plus the Duck Stamp Bill and conservation funding. It highlights crow predation as a major threat and proposes CCC camps to restore nesting areas and habitats.
A fragmented article cites ancient Chinese records of a rare star seen to appear and vanish, aligning with early Roman chronologies. It then recounts Louis XII’s court ceremonies, where royal rites and sequential duties marked the king’s waking, dressing, and greeting of courtiers in a formal ritual.
It would just about reverse the wildfowl situation as the Duck Stamp Bill arrives. The sportsman is prepared to back the measure and pay taxes again for something he has not yet received.
The annual East West charity football game on New Year's Day features top college stars and several All Americans from 1933. East coach Dick Hanley leads Colgate and Northwestern veterans while West mentor Babe Hollingbery directs Washington State with standout backs Sauer and Geisler among the listed players.
Ten outstanding American athletes are in the running for the Sullivan medal. Cunningham’s record spans scholastic to Olympic competition, with world class times in the mile and 1500 meters. Election ballots are due December 27 and the announcement is expected soon.
Lawrence high school basketball players will resume practice tomorrow in preparation for a 7:30 p.m. Friday home game against Pasco High of Kansas City. After a 31 to 19 win over Rosedale the team was dismissed for the weekend and on Christmas day, with plans to start active work again. Coach E A Wood and his squad expect a hard contest against Pashey and will open Eastern Kansas Conference play against Topeka on Friday, January 5.
The article notes Fort Hays State basketball rising in Kansas as a top scorer among state colleges, lists 1933 Big Six champions, then covers opinions on Kansas State fullbacks, Kansas Schaper praise and Nebraska guidance. It also highlights Garden City Junior College’s promising start, coach Grimsell’s small-town roster, and players Gechter and Tiradley as key figures.
Marvin Hubert from Ingalls is the veteran forward, Emil Salyer a former Fowler High guard, and Woodrow Ainsworth a Frost forward with Garden City High ties. Coach has five more players from small towns, nearly as capable as the regulars. In six games the Busters won six, scoring 4713 points to opponents 2126.
Plans for the Drake Relays 25th anniversary outline April 27 and 28 1934 at Ames. Since 1910 the event has grown from local contests to a national track and field classic drawing top performers from midwest to east and west coast colleges. Over 44 000 athletes have competed historically with about 2 500 attending annually. officials anticipate a bigger event despite financial pressures.
Iowa State football crowds were directed by Boy Scouts in 1924 with 150 scouts at the Nebraska game and about 130 on average for four home games. George Veenker, athletics director, plans to expand the program with more ushers guards and guides next season across the Tall Corn Scout Area including Ames Boore Grand Junction Pilot Mound Perry Carroll Rippey Nevada and Ft Dodge.
The American Football Coaches Association holds its thirteenth annual meeting in Chicago with a record turnout expected. Harry Kipke of Michigan proposes rule changes including restoring goal posts to the goal line and extending the sideline zone. Proposals also cover running with a fumbled ball and wind related adjustments.
Elmer Schaake starred for the Portsmouth Spartans lifting them to a 13 0 win over Omaha Starz on a frozen Lincoln grid yesterday. About 5 000 fans watched as Schaake scored on a 60 yard march and again after an interception return, with Glenn Presnell bringing the team to Lincoln for the next clash. The Stars and Stripes Bears later played to a scoreless tie in St Louis as the Gunners outgained Chicago 222 to 116 in yardage and 16 first downs to eight.
Three Haskell Indian football players have been named on St Benedicts college all opponent team selected by St Benedicts players in Atchison Kansas on December 2. Ends Williams West Texas Sloan Maryville were standout opponents praised by Raven regulars for their play.
Chillicothe's Tackles Holmes and Welch share roles with guards Lovelace and Sulzar from Warrensburg as center Alexander and quarterback Holmes from Haskell. Rockhurst Clune and Ottawa Knapper join backs, while Brovyn of Warrensburg stars at fullback. Texas Tech band to wear homespun uniforms. Missouri University students hail from 110 of Missouri's 114 counties and 41 states.
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