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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1964
Page
6
Top bowlers note lane conditions changed making the game easier with a lacquer finish that adds automatic hook. Experts stress accuracy and wrist action is outdated while guiding a straight line and board aiming, plus tips to spare shooting. pamphlet offered for ten cents by Billy Sixty.
Baltimore Bullets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-89 to extend their win streak and tighten the Western race as Wilt Chamberlain scored 42 for the Warriors and Oscar Robertson logged 18 assists for Cincinnati in Detroit. Detroit's Don Ohl led a late surge with 29 points to fuel a Pistons comeback over San Francisco.
Sen. Edward V. Long said professional sports leagues need uniform antitrust exemptions to guard the game and fans from renegade club owners, citing Charles O. Finley as an example of an irresponsible owner. He urged the bill covering baseball football basketball and hockey.
In Innsbruck Austria American skiers vented frustration after a tough downhill event at the Winter Olympics. Bill Kidd from Stowe and Bud Werner from Steamboat Springs posted disappointing times while Annibale Orsi of Stockton California led the U S finish in 14th.
Kidd Werner and Ferries hid behind police lines as officers blocked access to the unhappy Americans. Police roughed up several newsmen who attempted to approach the scene.
Kansas City Athletics announce the signing of 19 year old rookies Ron Tompkins pitcher and Bruce Nichols catcher. Both prospects join the club and begin their professional careers with the Athletics.
In the Douglas County Kansas probate court two notices announce executors for Marion L. Bell and Lula Harmon estates. John W. Brand Jr is named executor for Bell with nine months to present claims. Merton Harmon is named executor for Harmon with nine months to present claims. Attorneys Stevens Brand & Brand represent Bell’s estate. Ruby Lee Hausherr is attorney for Harmon’s estate.
Auction records list a February 4 1964 sale starting 10 a m 56 miles east of Lawrence on Hiway 10. Equipment includes 1960 A C Chalmers tractor Ford Major Diesel 1954 Ford Major 1957 John Deere 45 combine and more. stock includes 38 white face cows 5 years 15 stock calves 400 to 600 pounds and 10 Hampshire Shoals hogs. Merritt Musick owner auctioneers George Criss Ray Roberts Kaw Valley State Bank clerk lunch by St Paul Church Eudora. Cash terms not responsible for accidents.
Public auction of repossessed furniture and appliances from Time Plans Inc at 1820 Illinois Lawrence on Saturday February 1 1964 at 1 pm. Items include a gas heater TV refrigerator Norge washer bedroom suites dining sets rugs decor and a 1950 GMC pickup. Terms cash and removal after settlement. Time Plans Inc owner Mildon Hays auctioneer.
A Topeka Jayhawk Theater event announces an 8 p.m. January 31 two hour variety show featuring country folk comedy gospel and more with admissions 150 for adults and 75 cents for children under 12. Lawrence listings promote several real estate sales including a near new four bedroom brick front colonial split level with central air and attached garage offered by The Gill Agency plus multiple home price tags and car ads from Scenic Motors and Inland.
A dense classified page lists pet supplies at Grants Drive-In Pet Center and shop ads for dog clippers cages and cedar shavings. It also includes real estate rentals, sales, auction notices, used cars listings, and personal notices with contact phone numbers and addresses.
A collage of small ads, including pre season air conditioner sale offers, furniture and appliance deals, rental notices, car services, insurance, and groceries. Listings mention no down payment, delivery, various local shops, and contact numbers. Several entries reference February promotions and local businesses around town.
The very first house in Pioneer Ridge is offered for sale. It features 1,780 square feet plus basement and a two car garage with 7 rooms, built in kitchen appliances, central air, brick and frame exterior, ash kitchen cabinets, raised panel doors, and a wood burning fireplace. Exclusive agents Holmes Peck Brown Inc. contact numbers listed.
Earl Heffner sells farm property at auction on Monday February 3 1964. Livestock includes Hereford and Short Horn cows with calves springers 1 Angus bull and White Rock hens. Machinery includes Fort 600 tractor Ford equipment International implements and more. Hay and grain include 3000 round alfalfa bales 500 brome bales and 300 bushels shelled corn. Household goods listed. items numerous. Cash terms. nothing removed until settled. not responsible for accidents. Myers and Arnold, auctioneers. Kansas State Bank, clerk.
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