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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1924

Page

2

Bowling Tour Schedules Set At Elks Club This Week

The Elks Club announced schedules for upcoming bowling tourneys this week. Seven-back, ten-pin, and a ladies event feature eight seven-back teams with captains Reatz Haglund Wigton Epley McFarland Teter Albach and Pierson. Inter-night matches run tonight through Friday with top teams Dreyer Edmondson Riling Reatz Eliot, and women’s teams led by McKone Haglund Beal Fey and Teter.

Elks Club Reatz Haglund Durr McDonald Hughes Bullock Hartig Johns Radcliffe Parsons Hemmingway Shultz Wigton C. Houk Null Durland Lawrence Edmondson Underwood Gustafson Roy Lawrence Seidel J. J. Riling Miller Shimmons Farley Martin Hetzel J. Houk Alexander Todd Eliot Allen G. Houk Carter Young F. Barteldes Kelley Kelso Godding F. W. Barteldes Jones Clark Swinley Springer Armstrong Ise Riley Farris Menger Barteldes Rilny Dreyer McKone Johnson McNish Phillips Houk Beal Fritzel Yancey Brickens Hanley Fey Hill Adams Wetzel, Jr Stewart

Kallas Set to Wrestle Roscoe in Lawrence Show

John Kallas arrives in Lawrence for a wrestling match tonight at the Chamber of Commerce gymnasium against Roscoe. Doors open at 8, prelim boxing follows. Women admitted free with ticket holders as brisk sales begin. Part of proceeds aid the 137th Infantry mess fund.

John Kallas Lawrence Bobby Roscoe Chamber of Commerce Kallas Joplin Roscoe Tommy Dixon M” Company 137Th Infantry

Indians Open Basketball Season Against Ottawa University

The Haskell Indians begin the season tonight at home versus Ottawa University. Ottawa is known for a fast Kansas conference program, so a good game is expected. Haskell appears stronger this year with a fully experienced squad, light and fast in build.

Haskel Indians Ottawa University Ottawa Kansas Redskins

Rosedale High Team Prepares After Coach Absence

The Rosedale high school basketball team prepares for Friday night at Rosedale under limited direction as Coach McDonald is absent due to his sister’s death. Donald Dowers leads practice this week as the squad readies for the game.

Rosedale High School Rosedale Donald Dowers McDonald Acco

Boptol Tournament: girls battle to advance

Two girls battled through a tough round at the Boptol Tournament, forcing their way toward the semifinals by overcoming stiff competition and advancing despite challenging conditions.

Saturday Night Tops Crawford County Schools Grade School Tournament

Saturday night proved the most successful grade school basketball tournament ever held under Crawford County schools, drawing strong participation and community excitement across the event.

Crawford Country Schools

Harlem Tommy Murphy Returns to Spotlight Past Glories Revived

New York January seven Associated Press notes shades of pugilistic glory return as Harlem Tommy Murphy, once a lightweight star, still serves as a state boxing judge at Madison Square Garden and has built wealth in Long Island real estate. He also taught at Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn for three years, remarking on peers who boxed in his era and now lack financial security.

New York Associated Press Harlem Tommy” Murphy State Athletic Commission Madison Square Garden Murphy Packey McFarland Ad Wolgast Knockout Brown Abe Attell

Lefty Sproull Keys Army Victory in Honolulu Football

Former Kansas University star Lefty Sproull, then with the Eighth Field Artillery, scored as quarterback and his headwork helped the Army team beat the Navy 16 to 14 in Honolulu on December 22, according to the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. His play helped compensate for Army being outgained on the ground.

Lefty” Sproull K. U Eighth Field Artillery Hawaiian Islands Army Navy Honolulu

Notable spring sports planned across turf and ice

Seattle outlines spring plans for an outdoor horse show and polo tournament with international interest. The Westchester Club founded 1876 is cited as the pioneer polo body in the U S hockey rules date to 1883. Ernie Goozeman and Willy Levine set for a 14 round battle January 14 at East Chicago A C.

Seattle Ernie Goozeman Willy Levine East Chicago A. C

Pleasant Casegrats Laxative Claims Quick Relief

Fragments advertise a laxative product named Pleasant Casegrats promising relief from biliousness and constipation. Claims target men women and children with 30c, 25c, and 50c boxes available at drug stores, phrased in a dated sales tone.

Hillyard beats Kansas Jayhawkers by one in St Joseph

George Rody, a former Kansas star, scored the decisive last minute field goal as Hillyards defeated the Kansas Jayhawkers 28 to 26 at St Joseph Missouri. KansasCoach Allen praised two newcomers Belgard and Heckert and noted strong defense against DeBernardi Wulf and Reif.

George Rody Jayhawker Hillyard Kansas Jayhawkers Allen Drake University Robinson Gymnasium DeBernardi Wulf Reif Kansas St. Joseph Hillyards Ackerman Bob Mosby Rody K. U Walf Dr. Allen Hecker Belgard Mosby Renee ‘ Hillyards Ee Wulf Idereenards Starbuck Anna Red” Brown

National Ski Jumping Championship Set for Brattleboro

Brattleboro Vermont hosts the National Ski Jumping Championship February 14 and 15 on the town hill promoted as the east’s best natural course. Some 100 jumpers from the United States and Canada, including Anders Haugen Henry Hall Victor Berger Nels Nelson Gunnar Atdhelson and collegiate entrants from McGill Dartmouth Wisconsin and Minnesota, are expected to compete for the title. The 740 foot course has a record jump of 160 feet, surpassing last year’s Minneapolis winner. The event marks the first time the national title contest is held in the east.

Brattleboro Associated Press Denver Minneapolis East Anders Haugen Henry Hall Victor Berger Montreal Nels Nelson Revelstoke British Columbia Gunnar Atdhels

Would Change Trail Prompts Ottawa Lawrence Travel Meeting

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce may send reps to Ottawa for the Red Star Trail officers meeting in Ottawa Thursday night with Rotary. The Ottawa chamber suggests possible rerouting from Ottawa to Lawrence, risking another year of delay. The trail moves 200 to 800 tourists daily through Ottawa in season.

Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Ottawa Chamber Ottawa Rotary Club Good Roads Committee Chamber of Commerce Tulsa Kansas City Lawrence Olathe

Sparr suffers broken leg after cable strike incident

Sparr sustained a broken leg when a sand dipper cable broke and struck him on the leg this morning. He was taken to McDonell hospital where the bone was set. The injury proved quite painful.

Red Sparr Sparn McDonell Hospital

Peace Plan Votes Open From 22 165 Submissions In Europe Task

On January 7 the United States begins voting on the plan selected by the American Peace Award as the best means for U S cooperation with other nations to secure world peace. The winner receives 100000 and half is paid now with remaining funds awaiting approval. The author remains anonymous until February votes conclude.

New York United States Edward W. Bok Bok

Dempsey to Box Gibbons Again in Return Match

Jack Dempsey has agreed to meet Tommy Gibbons in a return bout with venue and date undecided. Promoter James Mullen said Cleveland or Louisville are eager hosts and Derby Eve in Louisville is preferred. Dempsey indicated the fight would be on a percentage basis and arrangements will be set with Eddie Kane at a conference.

St. Louis Associated Press Jack Dempsey Tommy Gibbons James Mullen Chicago Cleveland Louisville Deimasey New York Gibbons Eddie Kane Cloveland Miami Flaa San Jack’ Kearns Jack Kearns

Lawrence Choral Union Rehearsal Scheduled Tomorrow Night

The Lawrence Choral Union will rehearse at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. The Messiah practices were suspended for Christmas holidays. Director Dean Donald M Swarthout seeks strong turnout and aims to prepare the oratorio for spring presentation. An executive committee meeting is set for 7 15 pm before the rehearsal.

Lawrence Choral Union Donald M. Swarthout High Ae

Officer Recovers After Kaw Bridge Motorcycle Spill

Police officer Kerns was knocked unconscious when his motorcycle left the Kaw bridge. He regained consciousness quickly and sustained slight injuries, including a head cut from striking the pavement.

Kerns Kaw

Treasury Views Unchanged As Tax Revision Hopes Rise

Secretary Mellon asked the treasury actuarial staff to estimate government income under the Democratic tax revision plan. He stated that the proposal had not altered treasury views with respect to the administration’s program. The piece notes historical shifts in New Year dating, mentioning Charles IX’s 1564 decree for January 1 as year start.

Treasury Washington Mellon Charles IX

Castoria Ad Claims Relief for Infants and Colic

An old style advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria claiming relief for constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. It asserts calming feverish symptoms and aiding digestion for natural sleep with the genuine product bearing its signature.

Fletcher

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