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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
2
Twilight League action Friday night features the Haskell Indians at home against the Fraternal Aid Union. Both teams seek redemption after narrow losses in earlier games, with a fast five innings of baseball anticipated on a ready field under clear conditions.
The Mohler horseshoe club plans another session to select players at Woodland Park near the church. They seek strong newcomers including Ben Schaake, son of Chris Schaake, as they aim to form a winning team for the July 4 event while Sebdaky is busy threshing and unavailable.
Max Klein, high school athletics coach, attends University of Kin gi summer school for coaches. He reports 3850 coaches enrolled from across the United States and island possessions, with vigorous activity noted after a day of instruction.
Jack Dempsey formally accepts Harry Wills challenge for the world heavyweight championship. He requests a conference to set the date and place. The announcement comes from New York on June 29.
The coaches assemble and exchange ideas on track and field events. Klein writes about the day’s pastime style discussions and the overall spirit of the athletic gathering.
G. B. Patrick, of Serbian descent, stars in the Twilight League as a first timer and vocal figure. Capper Poultry Club met in Leavenworth County at Thelma Chadwick's home with six members and forty guests, sharing business, then refreshments.
Miss Helen Haskin and Miss Kate Jewets travel to Lecompton and De Soto while Paul Fox tours Paola. H M Stucker visits Kansas City with Ruth Gray returning to Bartlesville after a month with relatives in Topeka. Ernet Boyce visits Topeka as W R Seeheemer goes there for the day.
Optimists from multiple regions in the United States and Canada converge in Kansas City for an international association convention. The Illinois Christian Endeavor convention gathers in Rockford over a three day period beginning today. Democratic nominee John A. McSparren of Pennsylvania plans marriage to Mrs. Lannie Holland. Special fireworks sale noted at 13th and Haskell.
The City Library has received a delightful new title Ques a Bird Lover by Jennie Brooks a Lawrence resident. The book offers quaint local bird anecdotes and descriptions of woods and fields around Lawrence perfect for outdoor readers on lazy afternoons or fishing trips.
Local candidates warn of voter indifference to registration rules as Lawrence opens city books. Few citizens have registered for the upcoming primaries. movers must update residence to vote.
A historical column asks what will happen to hundreds of cars junked yearly across towns. It notes many garages hold second-hand cars and wonders how society will deal with aging vehicles as numbers rise.
The text notes the city superintendent of schools taking a two week vacation to Redfield Kansas while the Kentucky State Bar Association holds its annual meeting in Louisville. It references prominent bench and bar figures and mentions a two edition, Blue Ribbon, Shoe Shop, F. P. Hormuth, 1OLL Mass.
S M Craig dies at farm near Vinland with funeral at First Methodist Baldwin and burial in Baldwin cemetery. Frank D Mosley to be buried at Oak Hill after service by Rumsey Brothers and under Masonic lodge. Navy cruiser Detroit christened by Miss Madeline Couzens in Quincy Massachusetts. Schenectady hosts Veterans of Foreign Wars reunion for New York Department.
A drugstore remedy promises to remove freckles with Othine double strength. Apply nightly and morning to show faded spots and eventual clear skin. Guaranteed or money back.
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