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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

6

Lawrence High Tops Argentine in Second Straight League Win

Lawrence High beat Argentine 32 to 11 in the Northeast Kansas League on home court. Coach Joe Ulm’s five produced steady scoring with five by Curd and strong defense limiting Argentine to three field goals. Vinland defeated Lawrence seconds 30 to 20.

Lawrence High Joe Ulm Lawrence George Holtfrerich J. Innes Curd Harris Vinland Dieker Reusch Steffens Oe Olson G. Johnson

Busy Week in Ring Opens Boxing Week in 3 Cities

New York dispatch notes a trio of boxing attractions on January 26 in New Orleans Eddie Murdock fights Tony Canzoneri for the 185 pound crown while Jack Dempsey referees. Cleveland’s Tommy Freeman meets Murdock in an overtime affair. Loughran returns in Philadelphia to face Jack Gross Salem N J in a ten rounder. Boston hosts Ernie Schaaf versus Dick Daniels and Madison Square Garden features Jack Berg against Herman Perlick in a ten round wind up.

New York 3Ond New Orleans Philadelphia Boston Oklahoma City Snel Tommy Freeman Cleveland Freeman Eddie Murdock Tulsa Tony Canzoneri Johnny Farr Jack Dempsey Tony Farr Tommy Loughran Jack Gross Salem N. J Ernie Schaaf Jimmy Braddock Dick Daniels Minneapolis Madison Square Garden Jack Kid) Berg Herman Perlick Kalamazoo Mich

Haskell Track Team Preps For KCAC Indoor Meet

Haskell Indian track candidates train under John Levi for the KCAC indoor invitation meet on February 14 at Convention Hall. The mile relay features three lettermen with Buster Charles anchoring, alongside Enoch Jim, Bob Holmes, and Tian Howard. A strong all-letter 2 mile relay squad includes Skippergosh, Galegos, Oley, and Sherman, with plans for an exhibition 2 mile and Charles in dash and high jump if feasible.

Haskell Tian Howard Charles RB. W. McDonald Levi Skippergosh Galegos Oley Sherman

Guldahl Wins Golf Meet at Riviera in 36 Holes

Ralph Guldahl, after a year as a pro, defeated Tony Manero 36 holes in the Riviera Country Club event. He earned $1,000 for first place with total winnings of $2,793, finishing one up in the final match. The tournament featured top professionals from across the country.

Los Angeles Ralph Guldahl Texas Ralph Pray New York Tony Manero Riviera Country Club

Strange as It Seems by John Hil l Fred Newton swims long trek

A five month voyage from the Mississippi headwaters to the mouth with multiple grease uses for warmth may set a record for distance. The piece hints a world circumnavigation potential and notes a curious fishing method in Assam India driven by whistling. Reader inquiry details follow.

L Fred Newton Mississippi Assam India

Bethany Leads Kansas Conference Despite Week of Results

Lindsborg Kansas Bethany College sustained the lead in the Kansas conference basketball race by absence of treatment as it played exhibitions and conference rivals. Ottawa and St Marys defeated McPherson and Kansas Wesleyan in a stretch that pulled Ottawa into a tie for second with Wesleyan. The upcoming schedule features Bethany versus Kansas Wesleyan at Salina and Ottawa facing Baker at Baldwin with other key matchups including Kansas Wesleyan vs Bethel and McPherson hosting Weslian exhibitions.

Braves Fall to Creamers After Three-Game Tour

Haskell Indians dropped a 51 to 39 basketball decision to the Rice Creamers on Saturday night. Johnson and Charles exited with personal fouls as Weller and coach McDonald led the effort. Earlier, Wichita Henry's beat Haskell 59 to 33, and Haskell defeated Chanute Tiogas 54 to 39 midweek.

Haskell Indian Reng Creamers W. Johnson Buster Charles Eddie Woolworth Charles Johnson Louis Weller F. W.mcdonald Wichita Henry’s Haskell Henry's McDonald Chanute Tiogas

College Grid Scores Mixed Across Schools

A jumble of game results lists scores for St. Mary's over Kansas Wesleyan 37 to 19 and El Dorado tied 13 with Arkansas City 13. Creighton beat Iowa State 44 to 16 while Utah defeated Brigham Young 45 to 43. Other entries show Liberty high 57, Raytown 22, and several junior colleges with varied results.

St.’ Mary's Kansas Wesleyan el Dorado Arkansas City Creighton Iowa State Utah Brigham Young Liberty "High Raytown Colpesic Colorado Colege Wyoming Colorado University Kansas City Kan Hutchinson Junior College Poonury Gushers Phillipa Sprittsburs Wichita

Southwestern Faces Pittsburg Teachers In Key Conference Test

Topeka Kansas January 26 AP Southwestern college shared lead in the Central conference basketball race and faces a three game week schedule highlighted by a Saturday clash with defending champion Pittsburg Teachers who have a 30 game win streak. Pittsburg crushed Wichita 22 to 17 to pull Shockers from a tie for first to third. Washburn rose to fourth by beating College of Emporia 83 to 29. Southwestern beat non conference foes Bethany and Friends University 28 to 22 and 36 to 20. Weekly slate includes Southwestern Emporia Teachers at Emporia and Pittsburg at Pittsburg with other inter city and regional games. Brown’s roster is short.

Topeka Kan Southwestern College Pittsburg Gorillas of Wichita University Washburn College of Emporia Southwestern Bethany Kansas Friends University Emporia C. of E Pridge Washburn Hays Kansas City Nebraska Kansas Angies Cornhusker Missouri Towa State Charlie Black Lawrence

Browns Bring Small Battery to Palm Beach Camp

The St Louis Browns announce a spring training roster of 27 players with only eight pitchers, a record low for the club. The squad includes eight outfielders eight infielders three catchers and eight pitchers reflecting a lean training group for the West Palm Beach session.

St., Louis St Louis Browns West Palm Beach Fla Browns

Big Six basketball race sees Huskers, Jayhawks hopefuls

Nebraska tops Kansas in a pivotal Big Six clash while Kansas, Kansas State and Missouri cling to title hopes. Oklahoma sinks, Iowa State falters, and Creighton upsets Town State as Nebraska and Iowa State prepare for Lincoln showdown. Bishop and O Leary pace Kansas scoring with high totals early in the season.

Brier Leads Cue Tourney In Chicago Championship

Otto Briel, a fiery Philadelphia artist, holds undisputed first in the world three cushion billiard championship after an undefeated week in the tourney in Chicago. A cat somehow traveled 100 miles from Lancaster Ohio to Cincinnati during a visit.

Chicago Otto Briel Fiery Philadelphia Lan‘caster Ohio Cincinnati

Schmeling to keep heavyweight crown despite rivals

By Al Demaree former Giants pitcher notes the box ing commission’s attempt to fix a bad inning and says Max Schmeling will remain champion until defeated or Tunney returns. He likens Schmeling to past champs and warns the public won’t easily drop the title. Also mentions roller hockey and obstacle races at the Wigwam rink with prize offerings.

al Demaree New York Giants New York State Boxing Commission Max Schmeling Gene Tunney Schmeling Tommy Burns Marvin Hart Wigwam

Baseball stars show patient tone as payrolls hold steady

High priced players show little sign of holdout tactics this year with major leaguers like Ruth and Hornsby under long contracts at agreeable terms. Yankees Athletics Robins and Cubs kept payrolls intact amid favorable box office, while minor leagues may face tougher times. Night baseball to boost attendance. Golf figure George Von Elm earns big purses, eyeing open competition. Army Navy football rift nears new settling, with Ingram leaving Annapolis for California and leadership changes among rivals.

Hack Wilson Ruth Hornsby Yankees Athlletics Robins Cubs Pbkpet Nerely George von Elm Rover Salt Lake City San Francisco von Elm Detroit George Werness Navy Bill” Ingram Annapolis California Ingram Army Charity

Indiana picks E C Hayes as football coach in 1925

Bloomington Ind Jan 26 AP E C Hayes track and freshman coach at Indiana since 1924 selected to succeed Pat Page as football coach at Indiana The faculty athletic committee meeting ended rumors that Patsy Clark would replace Page

Bloomington Ind E. C. Hayes University of Indiana Pat Page Indiana Hayes Patsy” Clark Butler University Kansas University Page

Swedish Prince to Take Bride Outside Royalty

Stockholm reports a Sweden romance may reach public notice as Prince Linnert, 21, and Karin Nisswandt, under 20, near engagement. Their union would require Linnert renounce throne rights, yet royal uncles and past precedents reduce stakes. Karin, daughter of a Stockholm industrialist of Dutch descent, has lived with him in southern Sweden.

Stockholm Sweden Prince Linnert Gustave Willian Sand Karin Nisswandt Dagblad Rand Marie Pavlovna Russia Prince William New York Oscar Bernadotte Folke Bernadotte Estelle Manville Ebba Munick

Parrot Blood Injected in Joliet Girl Recovery

Ten year old Lilli Fisher in Joliet Illinois recovering from infantile paralysis after a parrot blood injection. A serum mix up led to a parrot’s blood being injected into the child under anesthesia. Hospital officials say they doubt helpful effects but find no clear harm from the procedure.

Joliet, Ill Lilli Fisher 2 Turand Hospital Chiea Joliet Hospital Joliet Weaver Dur Dr.Weaver

Balmy Weather Continues Across Kansas

Topeka reports clear skies and balmy temperatures across Kansas with the regional meteorologist noting winter's absence. Nightly lows hover around 30 in northwest Kansas and about 32 elsewhere, while tomorrow's highs may reach 50 or more. Dodge City and Goodland dip to 22, Wichita records 50 as the day’s high with no rainfall reported.

Topeka S.D. Flora Kansas Montana Canada Flora Mercury Dodge City Goodland Weather Bureau Wichita

Tufts Professor Fay Dies at 84 in Boston

Professor Charles E Fay 84 long time Tufts College instructor in mathematics and alpine climber died in Boston. He began mountain climbing after age 50 and gained fame for Rocky Mountain ascents. The Canadian government honored him with a Fay fountain near Banff. He founded the Appalachian Mountain Club and the American Alpine Club.

Boston Charles E. Fay Tufts College Medford Yesteray Rocky Mountains Canadian Rockies Fay Fountain Banff Appalachian Mountain Club American Alpine Club

13 Struck by Motor Car in Massachusetts Street Collision

Clarence Cheasbro of 502 Walnut street was slightly shaken but uninjured after being struck and knocked down in the 700 block on Massachusetts street Sunday night by a car driven by Harry Peterson. Police took Cheasbro to his home after the incident.

Clarence Cheasbro Walnut Street Massachusetts Street Harry Peterson Cheasbro

Pedestrian Struck After Crossing. Peterson Involved

Peterson drives south on Massachusetts street when Cheasbro crosses from the east and is struck by the car front fender. He is knocked down on the pavement. police do not detain Peterson at the scene.

Peterson Massachusetts Cheasbro

Girl 15 Owns Station in San Diego Radio Hobby

Dorthy Mitchell an 18 year old high school sophomore runs her own amateur radio transmitting station using the call letters W6OHG. She built the outfit herself and has made friends across the United States and Canada and contacts with foreign lands via short wave telegraphic code. She plans to become a commercial radio operator after finishing science courses.

San Diego Calif Dorothy Mitchell United States Canada

Influenza Sickness Forces Spanish Premier to Bed

Madrid Jan 26 AP Premier Berenguer is confined by doctors with influenza symptoms as Princess Isabel aged 80 and King Alfonso's aunt also under medical care.

Fic Madrid Berenguer Isabel Alfonso

Theft reported of harness near Overbrook by farmer

Fred Wendt living four miles southeast of Overbrook reported to Sheriff Jack Dunkley the theft last week of three breeching harnesses two steel hames one wood hames and a set of bridles. Separately Garnett police report a Buick touring car with no license held up a Garnett filling station early today. Details of the robbery were not released by local police.

Fred Wendt Overbrook Jack Dunkley Garnett

Prowler Calls Reported at Two City Homes

Police logged prowler reports from 1244 Kentucky Street and 52 North Third Street last night. Investigators noted the prowlers departed the areas after the incidents with no injuries or arrests reported.

Kentucky Street North Third Street Investi Gbites of Geek

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