Big Six Cager Race Opens Tonight in Conference
Four teams start Big Six play this night as Missouri defends the title with Nebraska at Lincoln and Oklahoma facing Iowa State at Ames. Kansas and Kansas Aggies delay until Monday with Kansas meeting Oklahoma in Lawrence and the Aggies at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mes
Missouri Tigers
Nebraska
Lincoln
Oklahoma Sooners
Iowa State
Ames
Kansas
Kansas Aggies
Jayhawkers
Sooners
Lawrence
Aggies
Columbia
Missouri
bAggies
Alex Nigro
Wildcat
Henry" Cronkite
Aggie
Charlie Corsant
Cyclones
Miniature contest and hockey return to Fairbury
In Fairbury Nebraska A S Bishop wrote 49 170 letters on a hostcard in eleven and a half hours after two weeks of training. Charles van Berg, a sixty seven year old hockey player, returned to his hometown at fifty three to captain and goalie in a state championship game. He also excels at tennis and Dr Bowman's silhouettes used human skin dyed black from lab samples. Readers may write to John Hix with a stamped self addressed envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Neb
A. S. Bishop
Charles van Berg
Spears Linked to Dartmouth 1920 and WVU in Early Years
In Morgantown columnist Gene Gunning argues that Clarence Wiley Spears coached Dartmouth in 1920 and later built a four year WVU regime starting 1921. The piece notes Spears undefeated 1922 WVU team, post season win over Gonzaga, and references to Jackson Cannell, Earle Neale, and Bill Roper, with Roper seeking rest from coaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Gunning
Morgantown
W. Va
Post
Dartmouth
University of Washington
Clarence Wiley Spears
Ormer
West Virginia
Minnesota
University of Oregon
Jackson Cannell
Spears
Cannell
Jess Hawley
Gonzaga University
Gus Dorais
Detroit
San Diego
Cal
Dartmont
Alleghenies
Mason-Dixon Line
Earle
Greasy) Neale
Gunnig
Band of Mountaineers
Dempsey Flashes Old Form in Wrestler Showdown in Dallas
In Dallas on January 10 AP reports Jack Dempsey, refereeing a bout featuring Billy Edwards of Kansas City and Jim O Dowd of Chicago, displayed his old fighting vigor. After Edwards tore Dempsey’s shirt and silk underwear, Dempsey retaliated with decisive blows lifting Edwards and sending him to the canvas as a crowd of about 10,000 roared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Jan
Jack Dempsey
Mauler
Dempsey
Billy Edwards
Kansas City
Edwards
Jack
Jim O'Dowd
Chicago
Kansas Cition
O'Dowd
Edward
Boxing Roundup From AP Card Highlights Several Wins
A fragmented AP boxing roundup notes Vince Dundee of New York outpointing Len Harvey in Baltimore while Dave Shade stops Joe Anderson in Covington. Gaston defeats Jack Portnoy in Le Cadre France, and Tommy Frees outscores Pete August in Bridgeport. Also mentions Marshall of La Junta and other welterweight action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Vince Dundee
Baltimore
Len Harvey
England
Dave Shade
Joe Anderson
Covington
Gaston
le Cadre
France
Weight Wrestler Triumphs Over Pat McGill in Wakefield
A weight wrestler defeated Pat McGill in Wakefield last night in a rough three fall limit match. The bout showcased strong resilience as both competitors exchanged control across rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McGill
Wakefield
Haskell Indians rout Kansas City Univ 63 to 18 at home
The Haskell Indians overwhelmed Kansas City University 63 to 18 on their home court. Bud Hendricks led with 22 points from 11 field goals, while Daylight Charles Weller and teammates contributed as high scorers. The halftime count stood 36 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell Indians
Kansas City University
Bud Hendricks
Daylight
Buster Charles
Louis Weller
Kansas City
Haskell
Woolworth
Do Charles
Burpernie Barlow
Weller
Duffina
Chingman
Cc. University
Russell, Beeen
Jones
F Eveland
Lang
S.C. Hinshaw
College of Emporia
Still in a Muddle Over Fight for Heavy Crown
New York January 10 AP The heavyweight title picture is tangled with Schmeling Sharkey and Stribling as contenders. Four major angles drive the dispute with promoters and the New York commission weighing options for Detroit Chicago or New York venues and potential co favorites like Carnera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Young Stribling
Iy Schmeling
New York State
Sharkey
New York Athletic Commission
Stribling
Nate Lewis
Chicago
Schmeling
Hearst Milk Fund
Detroit
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Primo Carera
Madison Square Garden
Sharkey and Stribling
State Commission
Sooners Reduce Prices for Local Games
Norman announces reduced admission for high school students to Sooner basketball and wrestling events in Norman this season at twenty five cents. Ben G. Owen, director of athletics, says all high school students may enter at the same price, athletes or not, to widen public access. The basketball and wrestling prices for adults have already been cut from one dollar to fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Gkishoma
Ben G. Owen
Owens
Golf in January by Al Demaree
Former Giants pitcher Al Demaree argues January golf offers rare fun as players brave snow covered greens. Gabby Hartnett, Chicago Cubs catcher, is cited as a winter golf enthusiast who encounters a humorous interruption when a boy asks him to mend an umbrella. The piece playfully suggests bold year round play despite cold and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Demaree
New York Giants
Gabby” Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Gabby
Chicago
Elks Bowling Scores and Golf Tourney Opens
Lawrence Recreation team defeated Topeka Hot Shots by 345 pins at focal alleys last night. High bowler was Guy Pettit with 687. Tony Etzel led Topeka with 518. Scores show Topeka totals 2442 and 2086 for Lawrence. Golf tournament in Los Angeles opened after rain delay with $10,006 in prizes and 1333 leading professionals and amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Hot Shots
Lawrence Recreation Parior
Guy Pettit
Tony Etzel
Topeka
Oakes
Winslow
Bolan
Edwards
Etzel
Totel
Lawrence Recreation Hicks
King
Edmondson
Michaels
Pettit
Los Angeles
Jayhawkers Triumph Over Washburn in Dual Meet
University of Kansas swimming team defeated Washburn 57 to 27 in a Topeka dual meet at Whiting Fieldhouse. Five Washburn records fell as Tallman, Washburn, and Aoki swept two firsts each, KU won the 240-yard relay and 800-yard medley relay, with multiple event wins and strong performances across backstroke, freestyle, and diving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Washburn Cole
Whiting
Topeka
Washburn
Tallman
Aoki
Kansas
Herbert Allphin
Jayhawkers
I. U
Stevenson
Henson
KK. U
Ted
Bowdish
K. U
Kruse
Warner
Dill
Ind
Stocker
Notre Dame and Kansas teams lead in scattered college scores
A large slate of basketball results from colleges and high schools across multiple states. Notable scores include Kansas Wesleyan 32, Ottawa 29. Colorado 37, Wyoming 24. Stanford 43, Washington 21. Arkansas City 30, Hutchinson 12. Pittsburg 41, Neodesha 17. Missouri teachers and Oklahoma City University both posting wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Wesleyan
Ottawa
Hutchinson Junior College
Arkansas City Junior College
Kansas City
Kan
Junior College
Fort Scott Junior College
Marrville
Teachers
Oklahoma City University
Texas
Arkansas
Colorado Teachers
Wyoming
Phillips Giters
Okla
Colorado _Coilege
Colorado
Colorado Miners
Utah
Montana State
California University
Stanford
Washington
Oregon
High School
Newton
el Dorado
Arkansas City
Hutchinson
Pittsburg
Neodesha
Wichita
North
Emporia
Olathe
Wyandotte
Leavenworth
Melvern
Quenema
Springfield
Columbus
Arma
Colere High
Girard
Cherokee
Arcadia
Walnut
Erie
Mulberry
Cockerill
Liberal
VIE AND VICINITY SOCIAL NOTES INCLUDE WEDDING AND VISITS
A community roundup lists numerous local residents and guests. Mr and Mrs He Mathia hosted friends on Tuesday evening with attendees from Oklahoma and nearby towns. A New Year’s wedding for Robert Foust and Elizabeth Jacobs took place at midnight, with extended family present and plans to reside at 5521 Olive Street. Various visits, dinners, and travels among neighbors, including the Holmes, Crane, Coleman, and Hadl families, are noted along with a hospital call for Mrs Rea who is recovering from a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Mathia
Pete Mathia
Oklahoma
Lou French
Frank Steele
Ralph Bowling
Alvan Randall
Babe Mathia
James Turner
Melvin Wilson
Ted Kramer
Ralph Mathia
Clarence Crane
James
Orville
Grand James
Oscar Crane
Pleasant Grove
Cramer
DeSoto
Dodds
A. B. Conner
Lawrence
Edd Forsythe
Mary Aller
Myda ‘Hughes
Anna
Josephine Gilmore
Jessie Anderson
Harry Cooper
Frances
Kansas City
George McTaggert
Baldwin
Bellview
Robert Foust
Elizabeth Jacobs
G. S. Sutton
L. M. Holmes
Annabell
Arleta
George Coleman
Alma Joy
Harry Garrett
George Warmker
Harry Warmker
C. B. James
Edd James
C. E. Crane
Albert von Gunten
Harold
Jessie
Harvey Anderson
I ‘Annabell
Arietta Holmes
Walter Vitt
Dorothy Agnes
Ruth Coleman
W. K. Eiseley
Marzella Duyer
Wellsville
A. L. Hadi
James Crane
Goodger
Oscar Hadl
Edd Hadi
Dr. Johnson
Bob Rea
Pearl
Olive
Bob Cowan
Bethe
Bethel Kretsinger Visits Brecheisen Family for Christmas
Bethel G E Kretsinger of Baldwin spent Saturday evening to Monday evening with daughter Mrs Johnnie Brecheisen and family. Sunday dinner guests included Falls City visitors and local Brecheisen relatives. Other tales note visits by Kenney of Kaw City and Featherstone family, plus electricity from Grandma Smith's home and a broken arm incident for Marion Fishburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Kretsinger
Baldwin
Johnnie Brecheisen
Brecheisen
Samuel Oberest
Frances
Evelyn
Sammy
Falls City
Neb
John Brecheisen
Philip Brecheisen
Marcella
Charlie Boecker
Clearfield
Ben Horst
Grandma Smith
Cora Smith
Joe Banks
Lacy
Elvetween Fox
Elgitha Hoffman
Durene Brecheisen
Nellie
Lucy
Georgine Finch
Vel
Ma Vance
Alberta
Sarah Faye
Edith Bond
E. J. Kenney
Kaw City
Okla
Everett Turner
Elec
Marion Fishburn
Cecil Fishburn
Elizabeth
Charles
Ralph Hoffman
Ben Hollaress
Nellie Finch
Hesper Notes and New Year Visits Reported
Mrs James Rush sprained arm mentioned with visitors Bernice and Lois Jean Roger Stanley, Lindley Stanley, Horace Rogers, and L E Klopfenstein households noted. Hesper teachers extended two extra school days over New Year period. Olathe visitors W S Harper Bert and Harlan spent New Year with Ambler family. Belleview teacher Marion Grist and Edna also referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rush
Roger Stanley
Bernice
Lois Jean
Alonzo Ambler
Lindley Stanley
Horace Rogers
LE. Klopfenstein
Hesper
Turday
W. S. Harper
Bert and
Harlan
Olathe
Bill's New Racket At Hesper School Saturday
Pap Musick writes about a visit to Hesper school on Saturday afternoon detailing a new venture or activity prompting local interest and student participation.
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Musick
Hesper School
Lecompton Native Florence Baughman Dies at 64
Florence Annetta Baughman Day, born June 11 1866 in Decatur Illinois, died December 15 1930. She married John Nelson Day on June 30 1889 and had two children Frank Elmer who died in 1909 at age 11 and Howard Nelson who lived in Eureka California. Survived by husband, a son, daughter in law, granddaughter, one sister, four brothers and many relatives. She was a longtime United Brethren member, helped others despite years of invalidism, and faced sorrows bravely. Funeral at Lecompton United Brethren Church December 21 with Rev. L A Stone and Rev. F W Bertschinger officiating. interment Maple Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Annetta Baughman
Decatur
Ill
John Nelson Day
Frank Elmer
Howard Nelson
Eureka
Cal
United Brethren Church
Virgil, Kan
Altho
Howard
Lecompton United Brethren Church
L. A. Stone
U. B
F. W. Bertschinger
Methodist Church
F. W. Kertschinger
W. H. Robinson
W. B. Stauffer
Ted
Don
Floyd
Paul Baughmsin
E. P. Day
Eldred Day
Maple Hill Cemetery
Lecompton
Bruce Hoad
Denver
Colo
G. M. Hoad
R. B. Slavens
Krantz
Lyceum
Harvey Glenn
Glenn
John Todhunter
Dover
John Taylor
Phoenix
Ariz
Tay Apr
Joe Taylor
Big Springs Evening Services Feature Noted Speakers
Special services are held each evening at Big Springs United Brethren Church with Rev. Bert Schinger Rev. A. L. Stone of Lecompton and Rev. Mr. Platz of Stull among speakers. Music numbers enhance programs as Raymond Leonard undergoes plastic surgery in Kansas City Thursday. Walter Duncan sprains his wrist cranking a Ford Sunday. Mrs. Henry Wise visits her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pickens in Tonganoxie. Big Springs orchestra rehearsed at the schoolhouse Tuesday and plans for an upcoming entertainment were discussed. Mr. and Mrs. John Price and family of Topeka visited Mr. and Mrs. H. Henry and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Springs
Henry
Wise
Hary Pickens
Tonganoxie
John Price
Topeka
H. Henry
FAIRVIEW SOCIAL NEWS REPORTS MULTIPLE NEW YEAR VISITS
Fairview residents and guests share New Year gatherings with families across the area. Numerous visits include Cral ls, Nisely, Leary, Brownlee, Stotts, and Turner households in Lawrence and nearby towns. several Kansas City trips noted.
Community Social Notes From Fairview Congregation Visitations
Sunday church gatherings at Fairview with Rev J K Morgan absent. Numerous local families and visitors shared meals and calls through the week including Wells, Garretts, Seele, Fritzel, Reetz, Torne den, Brown, Cooper, Edmondson, and others. Out of town visitors from Lawrence and Topeka joined local events as relatives and friends traveled for holidays and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
J. K. Morgan
William Wells
Batman
Vernon Garrett
Louis Seele
Alfred
John Fritzel
Harbour
Lawrence
Godfrey Reetz
Melba Jean
Anna Torneden
Gunther Seele
Linwood
Arthur Boehle
Oscar Meyer
Elsie Brown
J. C. Cooper
Saffordville
Robert Edmondson
Cooper
Lewis Howard
Ed Howard
Terry Crall and Sons
Phillips
Cameron, Mo
Emmett Adams
E. Leary
Eugene
New Years
Fred Rumbe
Ellen Leary
Kansas Cty
Anna Peters
Carrie Morgan
Topeka
Vinton Peters
Floyd
Nicely
Peters
Walter Howard
Pleasant Valley
Anna Feters
Floyd Nisely
I. L. Brown
Bir Springs Orchestra Plans Benefit Program at Schoolhouse
The Bir Springs orchestra led by Byron C. Donmeyer of Lawrence rehearsed at the schoolhouse Tuesday to prepare a benefit program for Friday February six. Proceeds fund a new piano for the group. The event features a three act play with musical numbers between acts and an opening orchestra specialty. a small admission and a plate supper will follow in the basement.
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Tigers
N. Y
Morris Fisher
Seldon Davey
Don McClay
Steve Hokoff
Neska
Huskers
Charlie Huhn
Fung
John Hix
Tain
RADE
Chas. von Berg of
Lents, Lom
Chesie
Tae
Foot CF Fs J
Errinen Ona Masgachusetts
Lawyer
Bill Roper
University of Virginia
Princeton
Roper
Boston
Marshall
la Junta
ELKS
Gus Berger
Bus Pierson
Rus
Tal Sean
Notre Dame
Wabash
Butler
Indiana State Normal
Michigan State
Marquette
Joe Aaheneton
University
Creight On Tarkle
William Jewell
Central Missouri Teachers
Wentworth Ty Hasketl
Kansasee Universi- Yeethany
Baker Goichita University
Vie and Vicinity
Bethel
Tilden
Pio
Deana
Edward McClanahan
Geo. Hamilton
W. Bertschinger
Bertschinger
Esther
George Shaw
Charles Shaw
Jeff Lewis
Shaw
Mr Shaw
C. A. Whedon
C. L. Shirar
Lester
Donna
William Meairs Aited
Lillie Ulrich
Lone Star
Bartley Phillipps
Terry Cral and Sons
C. A. Nisely
John Simots
Burton Brown
Fred Stotts
Carlotta Brown
Elsie
Ted Brown
Homer Brownlee
Harold Marshall
Patricia Ann
C. C. Stewart
Wiliam Wells
Harry Turner
Paul Koehler
Edna
E. L. Brown
Elsie Rhode
Eva
Terry Crall
Ernest Leary
Figgs
Olive Figgs
Emma Wells
Chas. Wells
Kline
Ha Kaufman
Brownlee
Fred Howard
Dirner
John Garrett
Newell Igra
Sunda
Paw Cana
Iliff
Lawrenes
Bir Springs
Byron C. Donmeyer
Donmeyer
Buea
A. F. Armstrong
Roy
G. C. Edmond
Ted Turner
Ray Cree
John Bahnmaier
Roy Smith
Howard Ireland
Mattie Coleman
Highland Park
Merle Harmes
Hiram Whitlow
Mabel Hoenshell
Oklahoma City
Ed Smith
Lecomption
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