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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1920

Page

6

Ley Wins Second Place in Decathlon

Everett L. Bradley finished second in the Island tryouts for the Olympic team, while Brutus Hamilton of Missouri led the decathlon with 7 022 points. Other qualifiers include Robert Legendre Georgetown 6 587 Harry Goelitz Illinois 6 461 Lieut E L Vidal Camp Humphreys 6 130 Everett Ellis Souseniversity 6 217 Willam Yount Los Angeles 6 064 Harold A Jewett Cornell 6 028.

Everett L. Bradley Brutus Hamilton University of Missouri Alma Richards Ogilen AL A San Francisco Robert Legendre Georgetown University Harry Goelitz Ilinois A Lieut. E. L. Vidal U.s.army Camp Humphreys Everett Ellis Souseniversity Willam Yount Los Angeles Calif Harold A. Jewett Cornell University

Star Vaulters 2 Across Battle at Harvard Stadium

Two top pole vaulters, Frank K. Foss holder of the world record at 13 feet 39-16 inches and E. E. Myers of Dartmouth, prepare for a final trials showdown at Harvard Stadium on July 17. In other news, Lawrence Parker was fined $2 in police court for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.

Frank K. Foss E. E. Myers Dartmouth Myers Harvard Stadium Rede Biesehsco

Patasoni Heads Toward Olympic Final in Chicago

Amesoli Patasoni, Haskell's distance runner, trains for the Olympic finals in Chicago after traveling from Lawrence to Boston. He learned the 1000 meter final was moved to July 17, with training at Hindis Athletic Club under Frank Gayou. He plans to depart Boston July 14 and, barring accidents, may sail for the Olympic voyage after the Boston race.

Amesoli Patasoni Haskell Chicago Lawrence Patasoni Boston Chengo Hindis Athletic Club Frank Gayou Carlisle

Playground notes recount girls party and country outing plan

The item describes a girls party with long skirts and sewing underarm, forbidding parrots and half-hands. Miss Fox reports parent visits to watch playground play. The W C T U via Mrs J J Kennard plans an open air trip for the girls to the country for an event in the future. Vinland beat Playground 116 to 7 with Willis Holmes on the mound and Eugene Bales delivering power at the plate.

Miss Fox J. J. Kennard Vinland Routers Willis Holmes Babe Ruth Vermont Street

Odd Sox Win 1 0 Over Pleasant Grove In Gritty Game

Lawrence Odd Sox shut out Pleasant Grove 1 0 on a low scoring Sunday at the Grove diamond. Rudolph Uhrlaub dominated with two hits allowed by the Grove pitcher, while Sothers and Snow powered the lineup. Property owners are reminded weeds must be cleared under city ordinance, or the city will act.

Pleasant Grove Lawrence Odd Sox Grove Rudolph Uhrlaub Sox Gallagher R. F ED. Anderson

Local youths prep croquet tourney and parade plans grow

The article notes three hits against Nicholas as Marshall weakens on fast pitches before Holmes relief in the seventh. Bud Kennedy shines. Plans for a big parade and etrens for July 31 emerge while children play end ball. Miss Julia Shellebarger returns to Kansas City after a stay with Miss Alice Decking.

Nicholas Marshall Holmes Bud Kennedy Julia Shellebarger Kansas City Alice Decking

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