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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1956
Page
8
A compact word puzzle item listing clues and answers for a crossword style grid. It includes numbered across and down hints such as animal breeds, objects, and common terms, with several entries referencing months, places, and everyday items. The readable fragments suggest a mixed clue list.
A fragmented list of clues with partial words and numbers. Entries include indecipherable items such as a small child and elements like pine, panel, indigo, and river names. The text resembles a crossword style jumble awaiting solution or cross reference.
Editor Don Pierce discusses Kansas Texas and Drake as Midwest track powerhouses, notes upcoming Big Seven contests, and recalls past Olympic Trials and Berlin Games battles. He highlights athletes like Oerter and Tarrance, and reflects on world records and shifting dominance in shot put and discus.
The piece surveys contenders like Parry O'Brien Ken Bantam and Nieder for Melbourne with world marks cited from 60 footers to 61 4 and notes Nieder's knee injury. It highlights Oerter Consalini Gardien Iness Gordien and Baker among favorites and recalls Olympic and NCAA contexts and recent form.
Lecompton Elks defeat Eagles 42 in a closely contested CC Carl League game. Pitcher Patch and reliever Penganki earned key outs as Torna gave Elks the lead late. Box scores list Midgett Hall Ga Milbett Virwow Hat Sulvia Vann Harper Luedvivek Blarris Towas among players.
Miss Maria Weigand of Wichita remains on the critical list after a stabbing at her Greenwich Village apartment. She was attending summer school at Columbia University when an unknown prowler attacked, leaving neck wounds but showing slight improvement.
Weight should stay forward during the downswing for solid contact. The expert advises keeping weight out in front to drive the clubface into the ball and increase distance. Maintain forward weight to avoid timing issues and mis-hits.
Federal approval granted for construction of a new federal building in Washington. The project, valued at $1,830 in 1953, covers tilings at Empona and Leavenworth.
Michigan State faked a run and threw a 67 yard TD to John Lewis as Earl Morrall directed a winged T. UCLA联aced by a late score, State held off UCLA to win 14 to 7 in a dramatic Rose Bowl finish.
The Indianapolis Indians rose to the runnerup spot in the American Association by routing Lord Hewier 12 to 3. Denver led the standings. Wichita and St Paul won. Minneapolis downed Denver. a rain-shortened game affected Denver’s result. The Colonels fell to seventh, and other scores included Charleston, Omaha, and a Braves rally at Suh.
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