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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
6
Ames faces Kansas in a tense matchup tonight as Veni seeks pace and scoring balance. Ludwig Woods leads the squad amid a battered run and a stretch of key plays to restore momentum.
Fragmentary OCR text references a St Marys store, possible sale or incident. No clear names, dates, or outcomes to confirm details.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a note about a race event and an accompanying art drawing. Names and places are unclear, but references to fans and last year imply a retrospective or annual spectacle. Further readable details are insufficient for precise persons or organizations.
Jenny W rens surged in the final quarter to beat Santa Fe Disbursement 40 to 27 at Topeka. They led 21 21 at the first break, 24 18 at halftime, and 34 27 after three. Santa Fe, unbeaten in league play, were held scoreless in the fourth as Topeka’s Wrens avenged last year’s two point loss. Local standings and other topeka league notes follow.
Kansas nearly defeats Nebraska in a Big Six clash but falls 30 to 29 on Nebraska’s home court. Grace Witte and Fisher led Nebraska with Bishop and Thomson pacing Kansas, while Cox guarded well for the Jayhawks. The loss marks Kansas’s third straight Big Six setback, leaving the Huskers at 1-1 in conference play.
Monday U vs Ames at Lawrence. Tuesday Haskell vs St Marys at St Marys. Friday Lawrence Olathe at Olathe and Haskell vs KC Junior College there. Lawrence Junior High vs Ottawa here. Saturday Lawrence vs Atchison here.
Succeeds Wilce Sam S. Wiligman, Ter, three years assistant to Dr. J. W. Wilce, was chosen to succeed the veteran strategist as Ohio State's football coach.
H E Hek Kenney of Ladd Illinois, twice captain of the University of Illinois wrestling team, has stepped into coaching for Paul Prehn. Prehn, head of the Illinois boxing commission and NBA president, led Illinois to seven Big Ten titles in nine years. Allie Morrison, Olympic champion at 185 pounds, previously anchored the squad and now competes at 145 pounds. Also mentioned is Russell Crane, a Illinois football star, aiming for a heavyweight wrestling title.
Fort Worth Texas January 21 Bo McMillin will not coach Texas Christian University this year as he refused to quit his Kansas State Agricultural College post until he has fulfilled his commitments. Dan Rogers TC U athletic chairman said McMillin did not want to quit Kh S A C without proving himself. McMillin lacks material and experienced players in his first year and the team did not win a conference game.
Historical notes recount Babe Ruth and other stars using small habits to reveal pitch types. Ruth reportedly stuck his tongue out during curve balls and golf tee shots, a trait noticed by rivals and later corrected. The piece also cites pitchers like Ed Walsh showing detectable quirks with spit balls and cap peaks.
Ted Wilson, forward for the Haskell Indian team, scored 29 field goals in a 40 minute scrimmage against a second string squad. He missed only a few shots and hit 12 in a row at one stretch. Wilson, a Delaware from Bartlesville Oklahoma, starred alongside Louis Weller as Haskell defeated Washburn in Topeka last week.
Wilbur F. Coen Jr. to sail February 2 with parents from Kansas City for six months in France and England. He will compete in midwinter French Riviera events then Wimbledon and not pursue the Davis Cup this year to gain foreign experience.
Kansas State Aggies topped Kansas 20 to 8 in Manhattan Saturday, marking their third win in four starts. Five decisions favored the Aggies while Kansas had one. Allen 165 pounder Church threw Cadena for the Aggies only fall, and 195 pounder Hatton of Kansas fell to Herrington as the meet concluded.
A motor developed at New Mexico Agricultural and Mechanical College aims to let a small car travel 100 miles per gallon of gasoline. Inventor Tom Tune of Mesilla Park owned the engine, which uses air cooling and a cycle construction with crankshaft, rod, pistons, and spark exploitation of fuel power.
Robert Chapman of Michigan, who starred in Marion Indiana, is a senior and a serious contender for the Big Ten title as the Wolverines push for top honors this season.
Fragmented copy notes Oklahoma Sooners edge toward leadership in the Big Six as they push to extend a string of conference wins. Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma State are in pursuit with upcoming nonconference and conference clashes shaping the race.
Welsh dominates scoring with 36 points while Tor of Homa trails close behind. RK and UG contribute 20 points combined as a duo. Fart Woads seizes 12 points in a high scoring intramural game.
In Captains Creek, Billy Bol and Jean Mro along with Wild Miller and families joined birthday celebrations with a well-filled basket and cake centerpiece. George Vitt hosted at Mrs. Miller’s home as Lesii cared for the ill. Miss Helen P. Beker visited University with Elroy Parker and Reva. Mr and Mrs Holders were mentioned visiting from Donna. The gathering at Mr and Mrs Har’s home featured a Thursday dinner with much interest.
Mrs Edelbrock Osborne and family hosted guests while several locals visited relatives in De Soto and Lawrence. A long list of neighbors and students aided by flu illness and school projects. W C T U meetings in Lecompton and Big Springs featured prohibition themes and plans for Frances Willard Memorial activities.
Mrs George McCarty travels to Council Grove then Texas to visit relatives. Perry editor Liste McElhinney visits Lecompton on business. Douglas County Commissioner J F Hill attends a Lawrence session. Will Hill elected official begins term. Lyceum season presents Smilin Through by Misner Players January 4 at the high school auditorium. Ada Stark and Miss A attend YWCA meeting to address immediate business. Mrs Frank Jiarke chairs committees.
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