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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
8
Lawrence officials announce the fourteenth season of the Junior Twilight league beginning Monday at 6:15 p.m. with the 1934 champion Eagles meeting Midland at South Park. The Midget League also starts late, with schedule details set by Harold Fisher and league managers.
In 1776 delegates argued over Jeffersons draft in the Philadelphia State House amid heat and a nearby livery stable. Horseflies entered through an open window and distracted signers, leading many to finally sign the Declaration. Tomorrow: Land of Unwritten Law.
Haskell assistant coach J Russell Hunter obtained a marriage license in Wichita on Wednesday to wed Vert Alexander a 20 year old of Bixby Oklahoma Hunter a former Wichita U football captain who graduated in 1983 plans the wedding.
July 4 schedule lists Midget League games Wildcats versus Tigers at 10 am Cardinals versus Jayhawks. Ban Johnson League features Lawrence against Leavenworth at Holcom’s with additional matchups Belvoir versus Centropolis and Pleasant Grove against Richter in Ottawa. July 8 shows Midget League open for postponed games.
Six records set at Lincoln while several track marks were disallowed due to wind. Olympic Club of San Francisco won the team title with 49 points, Denver A. C. second with 1744? points. Notable marks include LeRoy Kirkpatrick tying the world 120 meter hurdles time but disqualified. Radio KMBC scheduled broadcasts and event lineups list Glenn Cunningham among entrants and meet times.
A year ago Robert Charles of Olympic Club won the national decathlon title with 7955.05 points. Three years ago Bill Miller earned the national singles sculling title for the third time. Max Baer outpointed King Levinsky in ten rounds. Five years ago Helen Wills captured Wimbledon singles title for the fourth time, defeating Mirabeth Ryan 6 2 6 2. Blue Larkspur won the stars and stripes handicap at Chicago.
Oregon farmers report a favorable strawberry season as spittle bug hatchings were late this year, reducing damage and boosting expected yields. Growers foresee robust supply across markets with steady pricing anticipated.
A wide field of football stars from colleges across the United States is nominated for the annual all star Chicago Bears game set for August 29 in Chicago. Fans will vote to select 22 players, with newspapers aiding this process over two weeks.
Two midget league games produced tight results as the Jayhawks edged the Cubs seven to six after leading 7 2 before a late Cubs surge. The Rinkydinks rallied to beat the Coyotes 2 to 1, with Black homering to spark a comeback and Jones stealing home for the decisive run. Leon Chagnon of the Giants pitched relief in three of his first four appearances this season.
Helen Stephens, a 17 year old Fulton farm girl, rose to sprinting prominence by beating Stella Walsh in St. Louis and matching the 50 meter indoor record. Stephens clocked 11.8 seconds for 100 meters in an Ozark AAU meet, then improved to 11.6 seconds in Kansas City. She plans to enter national championships and appear at a tuberculosis day event in St. Louis on July 16, while pursuing more meets and diversifying into discus, shot put and broad jump.
Milwaukee clinched second place by defeating the Kansas City Blues 7 to 4 in a three run ninth inning rally. Arlett and Cohen homered for Miller's 14 hit assault as Topeka and Columbus and Toledo schedules were unclear.
On July Fourth the Minneapolis Millers led the American Association as Milwaukee pressed second and Indianapolis topped the eastern clubs. Indianapolis meets Louisville at Parkway Field as Toledo visits Columbus and Milwaukee heads to Kansas City while St Paul hosts Minneapolis in the Twin Cities derby. The Millers hold a five and a half game edge as the pennant race shapes up for fall.
Local households hosted a buffet for Indianapolis visitor Gardner McCormick with families including Gress Leak Doege Hitzeman and Hall. Farm Bureau Willing Workers heard Jessie Rae Taylor on public speaking. a weekly class is set at the Methodist church. Kent City visitors Fern Knochs and Lena Hill joined family. Owl Bridge Club, hosted by C. M. Williamson, awarded prizes to Mrs. W. J. Stephenson and Pete Walters. attendees listed.
A modern city episode of Ella Cinders unfolds with familiar humor and quick dialogue. Ella navigates social foibles and comic misadventures, showcasing the strip’s charm and satirical edge.
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