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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1928

Page

2

Rotary Nine Wins League Game In Junior Twilight Action

Rotary tallied four in the first and fourth in the fifth to defeat cont nine 9 to 1 at Southpark. E Treland struck out eleven Holcom batters as Rotary built a 4 0 lead, then added four runs in the fifth with Arndt doubling and Hunter singling. Holcom lone run came in the first inning as Pat Holcam scored after an error.

Rotary Southpark Holcoms Pat” Holcam A. Holcam LaBarr E. Treland Holcom Treland Az Holcom Arndt Hunter Bushey Laster Bradley Hastell Eagles South Park Monsow Ndanter Haleom van Pialeom Rotarie Davis Sumpiars Aduaster Rushe Hale

Stanford Faces Big Ten Challenge at National Meet

An unexpected Big Ten challenge risks Stanford's chance at the national outdoor championships title at Soldier Field. Iowa qualified ten men, equal to Stanford, but Iowa's entries favor events with keen finals, while Stanford fields depth in sprints and throws. Klinks leads with five qualifiers in non prelim events like pole vault and high jump.

Chicago Stanford University Iowa Stanford Pacific’ Coasters Klinkis Ohio State & Northwestern Hlinnis University of Texas Nichican Rice Institute Ohio Wesleyan University of Washington Iowa State Minnesota Kansas Texas A. & M

Misstep Ranks a Favorite in Arlington Derby Run

Chicago June 9 AP Kentucky derby contenders sought a fresh chance at glory in the 19th renewal of the American derby at Arlington Park. Missten, runner up in the Kentucky Derby, led betting among eligibles with heavy support and 7 to 5 odds for the blue ribbon race.

Chicago Arlington Park Missten Lemar Stock Farm

Baseball Scores and Standings From Yesterday

Fragmentary baseball roundup mentions National League and American League games, including St Louis 8 and other games postponed by rain. Reads as brief sport update with scattered team names and results.

New York Paladsiphis Qhiengawe Bittanureh National League AB St. Louis Raini

Harold Schmidt at Kansas University summer enrollment

Harold Schmidt former Kansas basketball star and MVC champion of 1927 and Kansas State Teachers College head coach enrolls for the first term of summer sessions at the University of Kansas to complete degree work. He returned to Hays after the first semester and will go back next year after a successful season at Hays.

Harold Schimdt University of Kansas Jayhawker Kansas State Teachers’ College Hays Schmidt

Inter-club golf match set at Lawrence Country Club

An inter club golf contest between Lawrence and Emporia clubs is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon on the 18 hole course at Lawrence. About twenty Emporians expected. a noon dinner at the club house precedes the 1 pm start. The lineup includes Leon ard Kalderwood Paul Martin Donald Birving and others with play to wrap up for visitors’ return drive.

Lawrence Country Emporia Country Club Leonard Kalderwood Emporia Po Paul Martin Emporians Emporia Club Lawrence Club Lawrence Jaennard Donald Birving Hill Whitsre Copge Wetzel Danes Winter Fores Tigh Brosan Bill Warnes John George Bulinck’ Green

Box Factory Edges Jenny Wren 4–3 In Industrial League

The Box Factory defeated Jenny Wren 4 to 3 on Shook diamond in a close Industrial League clash. Both sides tied 1–1 after the first inning before Box Factory's third inning rally produced three runs, with McCosky and Kramer each throwing for their teams and Maynard catching for Box Factory.

Box Factory Jenny Wren Box Factory Lear McCosky Kramer Schroyer Maynard

Babe Ruth golf talk and a yardage challenge from a pro

Al Demaree recalls a week of golf with Babe Ruth in the south. Ruth’s boyish nature and self belief stand out as he quizzes his caddy on yardages and bets on feats, including long drives and daring shots. The piece also notes other athletic achievements from the era, including college track and field marks.

al Demaree New York Giants Babe Ruth Babe Gris Ruth

Giants Star Mel Ott Dominates National League Pitching

Giants 20 year old outfielder Mel Ott torments National League pitchers as season hitting pace rises above .350 with a stretch at .400. Opposing pitchers struggle to fool Ott as he remains a constant threat to top batting honors for the New York Giants.

Melvin Ott New York Giants Ott

Kansas Electric Power Leads Industrial League Title Chase

Kansas Electric Power leads the Industrial League first session standings with one week left in the schedule. The first session ends next Friday, with postponed games likely next week or early next week. The second session is set to begin June 21, with Grocers, Butchers, Cleaners and several other firms in the running.

Kansas Electric Power Company Power Company Kansas Electrical Power, Grocers, and Butchers New York Cleanersit Ice Company Jenny Wren Journal-World Hardware and Wankers ‘Organ Fac

Athletics to Meet Belvoir in Return Contest

Lawrence Athletics host Belvoir in a 3 PM Sunday return game with Littlejohn and Cross as batteries for the Athletics and Demeritt and Bittinger for Belvoir. Next Sunday the Athletics meet Paola here in another return, following a previous win at Paola.

Lawrence Athletics Belvoir Dale Thomas Littlejown Cross Demeritt Bittinger Belvoir Battery Sunda Tee Athletics Paola Club Paola Braves

Havana Cathedral Converts to Museum for Tax Fees

Havana city officials declare Columbus Cathedral a museum for tax purposes and require an admission fee. The church denies funds go to the church, saying fees support guides, while authorities insist the site becomes an amusement venue.

Columbus Bones Havana Cubs Columbus Cathedral Christopher Columbus Ais Mecca Tocatell

Theatres to Show Vamping Venus and We Americans

The Bowersock Theatre presents Vamping Venus with Carl ie Murray and Louise Fazenda and We Americans with a strong cast including George Sidney Patsy Ruth Miller George Lewis and Albert Gran. Varsity to show The Play Girl with Madge Bellamy and Sydney Chaplin in Skirts. Fox News and Coming attractions include Our Gang Seeing the World and The Closed Gate.

Bowersock Venus Carlie Murray Louise Fazenda Thelma Todd George Sidney Beryl Mercer Patsuth Miller George Lewis Ibert Gran Varsity Madge Bellamy Sydney Chaplin Fatee Theatre Pegey Joyce Owen Aest Spectacama Evangeline Russell Jane Novak Johnny Harron Mac Busch Rosemary Theby Huntley Gordon Fox News Gladys Rockwell Tom Sanchie Law and The Billy Sullivan Speedy Smith Newton House Fox Mews Milton Herpert Gropper Max Seigel America al Cohn Hollywood Universal the Cohens Kelly Paris Patsy Ruth Miller Eddie Phillips Albert Gran Daisy Belmore Flora ,Bramley

Barbee Named Assistant Superintendent in Kansas City

F. ot Barbee, a University of Kansas graduate, was appointed assistant superintendent of Kansas City Missouri public schools. He has served as principal at Northeast Senior High and West Junior High, and will teach at the University of Colorado this summer. Other KU graduates in district roles include Bert Ritter at Mt Washington and J W Sterns at West Junior High.

F. Ot Barbee University of Kansas Public Schools Kansas City Barbee Northeast West University of Colorado Boulder K. U Bert Ritter Mt. Washington J. W.sterns oqWuweo

Found Dead in Pasture Near Town

June 9 report of W F Davis found dead in pasture at his home northeast of town at 7 am after going to the pasture to milk at 6. Mrs Davis notified neighbor W H Lucas, who found the body lying in the pasture. Coroner H T Jones notified at Lawrence. Davis, about 60, had lived in the community fifteen years, survived by widow and five daughters.

W. F. Davis

Excavation Begins on Snow Hall at University of Kansas

Excavation work for the new Snow Hall biology building at the University of Kansas started this morning. Olmstead Construction Company of Lawrence put a large steam shovel into operation on the slope west of the Administration building. The project cost is $200,000 funded by a state appropriation. Much of the east side dirt will be removed to fill the west area for the new structure.

University of Kansas Olmstead Construction Company Lawrence

SARGENTS FO SERVE TERM FOR BURGLARY BURNING BANK

Frank Sargent and his wife Julia Murray must serve five to ten years for burglary and attempted burning of the First State Bank at Lansing. Their Leavenworth county convictions were upheld by the state supreme court. Each is on $5,000 bond. he to state penitentiary and she to state industrial farm in Lansing. Also notes improving Mrs Nuffer after a blood transfusion and that St Louis coach Al Sharpe will use intelligence tests to aid football selections at Washington University.

Topeka Frank Sargent Julia Murray Murt First State Bank Lansing State Supreme Court Leavenworth’ County Supreme Court Sargent State Penitentiars St. Louis al Sharne Washington University

Two Columbia graduates honored by The Columbian

The Columbian notes honors for two graduates Laurie Postma and Benjamin Brohammer. The fragment details social visits among the Flory, Wingert, Hiatt, Brohammer, Postma, and Markley families, and mentions activities at Ezra Church and local gatherings in Lawrence and surrounding homes.

Lawrence Visitors Report Busy Weekly Social Round

Lawrence visitors frequent the area with Mr and Mrs Pearl Johnson and family picking strawberries at the Brohammer home on Wednesday. Gene Landis visited the Char Brohammer home on Wednesday. Floyd Shively and Elma Garber called at the Will Postma home on Thursday. Abe Flory and Mable were Lawrence visitors on Thursday and Frank Flory visited at the Abe Flory home with Mr and Mrs Charlie Broken.

Ley Lawrence Pearl Johnsons Brohammer Gene Landis Floyd Shively Elma Garber Will Postma Abe Flory Mable Frank Flory Charlie Broken

Ada Tyler Visits Aunt in City After Evening Call

A brief note records Miss Ada Tyler traveling to the city Wednesday evening to visit her aunt Mrs. Frank H. Briggs. The entry reflects a short social routine and local Goddard area naming.

Mey George “Markley Ada Tyler Frank, H. Briggs

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