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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
3
The great French player Suzanne Lenglen defeated American Kiss Browne in straight sets at Paris. Lenglen dominated, delivering powerful net play and consistent returns, while Browne fought bravely but could not match Lenglen's control.
Fragmented report mentions Charles Clutter, a sophomore from Pawnee, as a top KU player. It notes an athletic office issue and discusses traffic and energy topics, including Detroit June 12 AP dispatches on fuel, auto production, and rail service cuts affecting travel times between Wichita and Denver.
Next week schedule lists Elks Hatkell at South Park 6 15. Tugsd Scottish Kites versus Fagles 6 o clock at South Park. Odd Fellows v Rotary 6 45 at South Park. Wednesday fo leam Kiwan isabooa Elks versus 40 and 8 at Sith Park. Thursday Eagler versus Legion at Seth Park. Friday Rotary v Haskell at South Park. Numerous local visits and family gatherings noted from Lawrence to Wellsville and Overbrook.
The 40 and 8 baseball nines moved into first place in the Junior league standings by defeating Kiwanis 12 to 4. Errors fueled Kiwanis scoring in the later innings while 40 and 8 plated runs in several frames, including a decisive fifth. Lamb and Avant led with timely hits as Rumsey added a late single. Umpires Reed and Fee officiated.
Oaks Oakridge Masonic brethren attended a Sunday meeting at the Masonic Temple to hear Joseph Fort Newton of St Pauls Philadelphia and director of the Masonic Service Association. A fund was served. Mrs Lily Hughes, visiting relatives in May Oklahoma, reports a wonderful wheat crop this year. Several residents and visitors are noted with brief social items and local events.
The Rebekahs held their regular meeting Friday evening with memorial exercises after the session and officers of the group were announced. Numerous local residents and guests attended church and social events throughout the week, including visits from Bertha Knop and Gertrude Lawrence, and several trips to Kansas City and Ottawa for family gatherings and church activities.
Mrs Williamson and Mrs Addie Stewart attended a tent show in Lawrence Saturday. Mrs Addie Stewart bought 100 Rhode Island Red chicks from Mrs Wil liam Pubkett Saturday. Kansas City visitors toured Brooke farm last week. Local families move between Valley Grove and Lawrence with relatives and friends. Several farmers report rain needed for corn planting and stands improving. many are preparing fields for third crop and awaiting weather.
Local families including the Eggerts Champions McGrews and Patrie relatives gathered for a birthday dinner in Lawrence with a visit to the university. Attendees from Sunnyside McLouth and Woodstock reported a lively Redcoat Williamstown outing and a Saturday dance. Several couples and individuals shared visits, fishing trips, and carpentry work, while others planned travels and visits with relatives.
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