Missouri Tigers Rally Ends Oklahoma Streak in Low-Scoring Affair
Missouri defeats Oklahoma 34 to 28 as Max Collings sparks late surge to pull ahead. Beck leads Sooners with all first-half points while defensive hold slows both teams in the second half. Missouri advances toward Kansas game in Lawrence Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Sooners
Beck
Missourians
Lawrence
Kansas ‘Jayhawkers
Missouri
Davia
Ed Zinn
Wagner
Hahn
Washburn
E. C. Quigley
St. Mary's
Pros Flock to Start of Texas Open Meet
San Antonio hosts the Texas Open with pros and amateurs arriving for a winter golf tourney. Notables include Harry Cooper Ed Dudley Abe Espinosa Walter Hagen Joe Kirkwood and Abbott others on the entry list. Amateurs Johnny Dawson Johnny Goodman Jack Speer Tris Speaker Jack Dold and Tommy Robbins compete in medal qualifying and pro amateur best ball before the 72 hole championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
United States
Harry Cooper
Ed Dudley
Abe Espinosa
Johnny “Farrell
Johnny Golden
Pe Guidahi
Walter Hagen
Joe Kirkwood
Johnny Dawson
Johnny Goodman
Jack Speer
Tris Speaker
Jack Dold
Tommy Robbins
Londos Defends Title at Madison Square Garden
In New York on January 27 AP reports Jim Londos, touted heavyweight wrestling champion, defended his title against Jim McMillen at Madison Square Garden before 22,200 spectators. The gross receipts totaled 59,496.30 dollars as Londos won in 66 minutes 54 seconds with a half nelson and headlock. The article notes Garden boxing shows averaged under 7,500 attendees over five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Senton
Jim Londos
Jim McMillen
University of Ilinois
the Garden
Londos
Layton Reigelt Hall and Thurn tied for first place
Chicago January 27 AP Three challengers and defending champion Johnny Layton Sedalia Missouri were again deadlocked for the lead in the world three cushion billiard championship. Allen Hall the baby of the tournament handed leader Otto Reigelt Philadelphia his first defeat 52 to 42 in 68 innings. Layton Reigelt Hall and Thurnblad Chicago each have four victories and one defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnny Layton
Sedalia
Allen Hall
Otto Reiselt
Philadelphia
Layton
Reiselt
Hall
Arthur Thurnblad
Boxing results from various cities report upsets and near misses
Across cities such as New Orleans Detroit Philadelphia and Joplin multiple boxing bouts are listed with outcomes including outpoints and knockouts. Notable mentions include Canzoner over Farr, Grogan defeating Dablinsky, and You beating Burns among others with several locals cited for wins and stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desociated
New Orleans
Tony Canzoner
Johanny Farr
Cleve
Peen Detroit
Tommy Grogan
Harry ” Dablinsky
Chee Grand Anise
Anton Eesinaee
Erie
Tommy You
Hran
Philadelphia
Jack Gross
Balen
Drew
Chicas Ter Calimes
Wichita
Veres
Grand Haven
Mich
Anderson
Terrestaute
Ind
Ernie Schasf
Boston
Paca
Minneapolis
New
Haveni
Howard
Chuck Burns
San Anton
Freddia ‘Miller
Zwick
Wheeling
Phil
Chae
Ameies
Anit
Golamus
Kan
Ou Galena
Ito
Serrisco
Lin Lena
Bobb
Joplin
Cent Youn
Glenn ‘Qualls
Burgeoning Buddha statue and farm hens claim in Hix column
A 40 foot plaster Buddha statue rests on two palm trees, worshipped in ceremonies and used as a temporary bier. Agassiz farm officials credit a white Leghorn hen’s egg record to rich feed and standard rations. Baseball pitcher James Galvin hurled no hitters for St. Louis and Buffalo, with a fourth in 1884 against Detroit. John Hix invites readers to seek further proof by writing with a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Burne
Paris
Agassiz
Canada
Jchicken
James’ Galvin
St. Louis
Buffalo
N. L
Detroit
Colleges flood NL camps with rookie hopefuls
New York January 27 AP reports a surge of college players entering NL spring trials. At least thirteen colleges will be represented by rookies across eight league clubs, with many from the south including Georgia Tech, Georgia, Mississippi College, Auburn, Clemson and others. Ample talent also comes from Amherst Tufts Wisconsin Michigan Gonzaga Texas A&M and more, signaling broad national reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
Georgia Tech
Georgia
University of Louisville
Missisipel College
Auburn
Clemson
Amherst
Tufts
Wisconsin
Michigan
Gonzaga University
Texas
Haskell and Baker Play Fast Exhibition Tonight
Haskell Indians meet Baker Wildcats in an 8 o clock exhibition on the Haskell floor. Key players include Hendricks Daylight wards and Charles at center with W. Johnson and Louis Weller at guards. Referee Steve Hinshaw. Admission for townspeople fifty cents.
Von Elm Wins Big Money in Winter Money Tour
George Von Elm, newly pursuing golf as a vocation, dominates the winter money tournament circuit, gaining $7,447 from six California and Baja California championships out of a $51,200 purse. The Los Angeles businessman previously earned only amateur prizes. Also noted is a separate item: Stockholm buys three islands from the crown in Sweden’s largest real estate deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George von Elm
California
Baja California
Stockholm
Sweden
Big League Bowling and Alley Etiquette Tips
Al Demaree, former New York Giants pitcher, notes bowling alleys vary like grand opera stars and advise adapting delivery to each alley. He suggests practice balls or watching preceding bowlers to learn their patterns and keep averages. Demaree offers an illustrated leaflet on spares by request, with mail addressed in care of this newspaper.
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Wwe
Pema Cees
al Demaree
New York Giants
Maree
Alaska
Emporia Teachers Top Southwestern In OT Thriller
Emporia Kan Jan 27 The Emporia Teachers won their first game and handed Southwestern its first defeat on the 1931 Central conference schedule in an overtime contest. Final score 36 to 35 with key performances from Berger and Phillips for Emporia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Emporia Teachers
Southwestern
Reaves of the University Reach Overtime Victory
Norman Ola Ja Jan reports from Desa on January 27 detailing Reaves of the University in a decisive performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman, Ola, Ja
Desa S. x3
Reaves of
the ‘University
Offens Bagenend
Community notices and events across Topeka area clubs
An excerpt with multiple society items including a study club meeting with Mrs Geo and Mrs Crosby, poetry readings by Mra Crosby and Dlography, Legion Auxiliary gatherings, an engagement announcement for Miss Mildred Peebler and Harry Elliot, Methodist Aid social, local visitors, business and hospital news, a Legion play “The Path Across the Hill,” and community shifts with Rev Jones leaving and Rev Bryans arriving. includes funeral, transportation, and social updates from Topeka and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedmendey
Eellewerp
Anny Crosby
Alice
Wyatt Gragg
Craniastine
The
Legion Auxiliary
Frank Sharp
Miri
Mildred Peebler
Topeka
Harry Elliot
Peebler
Local Society Notes and Visits From Town Figures
Invades Skiland home of Mrs Stover's sister and visits by Mrs Hal Gay to Sioux City Iowa. Conrad Aull and B Davis traveled to Winchester and Valley Falls on official business Monday. The W F M S of the Methodist church met with Mrs Robinson Monday afternoon. In the absence of the program leader Mrs Bayless the lesson hour was led by president Mrs J W Roberts. Mrs F W Coleman led devotions. Following study and business, host Mrs Robinson with Mrs John Terhune served refreshments. Mrs C C Jones the pastor's wife moving to Minneapolis was given a year's Friend subscription as a parting gift. Miss Mary Roberts praised Mrs Jones's future work for the W F M S in Minneapolis. J L Farrish, an attorney from
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Methodist Aid
Friendship Hall
Geo. Wendel
Reber
Robohn
Fred Metzger
Bessie Brown
Inez Wheeler
Jennie _Heibach
John Zachriah
Warren Metzer
Patty Mae Wendel
Lee Johnson
Avis Wilson
Wichita
A. C. Wilson
Calvin Curry
Winchester
Coleman
Homer Trapp
Dunn
Duffield
Bishop
James Keeling
Veterans Hospital
Leavenworth
American Legion
Samuel Crawford
Grandpa
Ivan Anderson
Robert Post
Ee Jenkins
Walter Conrad
Frank Vendel
Jimmie Reed
Earl Gardner
Salamander Alexander
John Henry Jones
Floyd Clark
Davis
Grandma
Vida Case
Ee Conrad
Hazel Jenkins
Flo Gray
Fern Crawford
Lutie
Bess Clark
Zuzu
Hades Vandel
Aea Cartain Yasser
Billy Leech
Mark Stevens
Lois Gay
Emmet Morrow
Akos Goldman
Sutton
Mrs. Leeohnson
Legion Auxiliary
Larner-Segrave Hall
Carl Stebbens
Nortonville
Russell
J. C. Martin
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryans
Baker University
Jones
Stover
W. B. Ford
Hal Gay
Sioux’ City
Conrad Aull
P. Davis
Valley Falls
Methodist Church
Sarah Robinson
Bayless
J. W. Roberts
F. W. Coleman
Robinson
John Terhune
C. c. Jones
Minneapolis
Mary Roberts
Topeka Visitors and Local Residents Noted in Court Week
Topeka visitors were in town on court business Tuesday. Miss Lucy Raines of Topeka spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Raines. Miss Margaret Stout, a Nichols Station teacher, visited her mother Mrs. Elnora Stout last weekend. 5 3 C. Nichols, former county treasurer now of Topeka, assists in the treasurer’s office during a rush. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Brooks of Valley Falls visited Judge and Decker Sunday. Elgar Vanderpool joined Gay's employ to oversee trucking. Adler Planetarium in Chicago saw over 600000 visitors in eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lucy Raines
George Raines
Margaret Stout
Nichols Station
Elnora Stout
C. Nichols
Clyde Brooks
Valley Falls
Judge and Decker
Elgar Vanderpool
Seereen
Adler Planetarium
Chicago
Lone Star Weekend Visits Across Kaw City and Washington Creek
Mrs Ed Kinney of Kaw City Okla visited over the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J E Smith Mr and Mrs Charlie Sanders Esther and Richard and Mr and Mrs Murray Bond were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Kingery and family of Washington Creek Mr and Mrs Iva Ykenberry and daughter Helen Louise are visiting at the Jess Ikenberry home this week Mrs Robert Johnson Mrs Morris Ewing and Mrs Sarah Flory were guests of Mrs A L Childs Tuesday The day was pleasantly spent in quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kinney
Kaw City
Okla
J. E. Smith
Charlie Sanders
Esther
Richard
Murray Bond
Wm. Kingery
Washington Creek
Iva Ykenberry
Helen Louise
Jess Ikenberry
Robert Johnson
Morris Ewing
Sarah Flory
A. L. Childs
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Max Collings
K. U
Columbus
Tigers Tool
Collings
Igers
Layton, Reigelt, Hall and Thurnbiad
Campagne
John Hix
Ceruma
Wats Nn
Burma
Haskell and Baker
von Elm
Associated Kr
Ohio State
North Dakota
State
South Dakota State
Maryville
Msoringfield
Zerr Wiesleyan
Kansas City Temporial
Wichita Henrys
Bethel
Tulsa
Oklahoma City Univers
Wichita University
Phillips
Washington
Oregon State
Elks
Gus Berger
Berger
Phiillips
Gren
Vamawreren
Eaehe ‘Green
Funk
Sevenback
Bullock
Topping
Dreyer
Vf. Southwestern
Lawrence Recreation Parlor
Hicks
Cornwell
Reuter’ O
Reuter
Doud
Je ‘Bcores
Lawrence Recreation
Hicks Gies
Tgl Foster
King
Pettit
Shale
Formell
Knowles
Capital Gas Co
Adama
Miller NS
Dennett
Reuter Organ Co
A. J. Snow
Laster
R. Snow
Kaw Valley
Eudora M
Lawrence Seation
Walters
Kaw Valley Poker
Schaake
Strone Ip
B. Saunders
Eudora Mecenaee Kurtz
Bae Meuffelis
ATS
TH. Seward
Schehrer
Lotz
Kansas City
Lawrence Elka Hardy
Sut Houk
Baa Allen
Saunders
Edmondson
Fishman
Carlson
Biz
Cresstey
Seraphin Main
France
Mas Martin
de Paul Martin
SwitzeErRcane
Shere
Euroue
Skiland
Associated Praax
Lloyd Ellingson
Colfax
Wis
St. Offaf College
Northfield
Minn
Norway
Lone Star
Ieee Heatre
Papa
Buddy
Parone
Pena
Prpowne
Wueance Building
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