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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

8

Football training update at university grid camp

Five lettermen and three squadmen from last year's Big Six champions attended a spring workout. Ten returnees listed include Bausch Black Schaake Brazil Kite with Burcham Zvoranek Carpenter among the squad. Coaches Getto Hinshaw Logan Cox aided in drills as Mullins was expected to report today. Drills covered blocking tackling on dummies stepping boxes and charging.

Treshmant Earl Foy Gilbert Hansen Carnie Jquatracherks Frank Pete” Bausch Fred Black Elmer Schaake James Brazil Maurice Kite James Burcham Joe Zvoranek Bernard Carpenter Mike Getto Hargiss Steve Hinshaw Roland Logan Forrest Cox Larry “Moon” Mullins Notre Dame

French threat in net singles championships looms

New York March 17 AP The national indoor tennis singles championship reached the third round with the French trio Borotra Boussen Landry undefeated after two matches each. Boussen meets William Aydelotte Borotra faces Edward Burns Landry plays Herbert Bowman while Frank Shields Berkeley Bell and Cliff Sutter advance after defeating E Ramey Donovan in a three-set finish.

New York Jean Borotra Christian Bousens Pierre Landry Boussus William Aydelotte Borotra Edward W. Burns Donald Cram Nashville Fenn Landry Herbert L. Bowman Frank Shields Berkeley Bell Cliff Sutter Sutter E. Ramey Donovan

Freshman Quintets Set Exhibition At KU Robinson Gym

Two University of Kansas freshman teams square off in Robinson gym tonight at 7 30 to test potential rule changes. Dr C Allen referees and explains sagas ban as in prior exhibition. Goals set at twelve feet, a ten foot center circle limits action until the ball is tipped. Tentative starting lineups Prichard Colson Guire Roberts. Club status in doubt.

University of Kansas Robinson Gymnasium C. Allen Prichard F Colson eGuire Roberts

St Louis Cardinal Farm Sold to Jimmy Hamilton

St Joseph Missouri March 17 AP the status of St Joseph as a western baseball town was cast in doubt today as the St Louis Cardinals farm club was sold to Jimmy Hamilton former Nashville manager under terms announced by Oliver French business manager Hamilton receives the club franchise and 15 cars the sale price was not disclosed

St. Joseph Moe St. Louis Cardinal Jimmy Hamilton Nashville, Tenn Southern Oliver French Hamilton

Fragmented AP sports roundup with scattered names and places

An incoherent AP digest lists multiple boxers and cities, with outpoints and knockouts blurred by OCR. Mentions include Sioux City Iowa, Philadelphia, Rochester, Utica, Winnipeg, and several fighters like Pettra Cowrl and Lew Massey amid stray phrases and dates, reflecting a damaged news page.

Associated, Press New York Ted Sandwina Sioux City Towa Pettra Cowrl Philadelphia Lew Massey Ped Taylor Terrene Varlor Diaqualifiea Anderson Covington Des de Batt Adsie Philadelph Rochester Bushy Graband Utica Sammie ‘Kats Buffalo Davenport Royerige Hanis del Fontaine Angus “McDonald Winnipeg Knute ‘Dane Eadie Branacme Joe Sharcehis Akron Ree Firpa Fenn Henry Echatines Tony* Tedesco Chattanooga

Razor Blade Eater Performs Stunts in Baltimore Exhibit

A Baltimore exhibition featured Paul Owens who swallowed razor blades and light bulbs, later claiming to have gulped 350,000 blades and enough bulbs for a Broadway sign. Witnesses back his tale, with connections to a 645 hair per square inch beard. the note ends with a future item about a blind carpenter.

Paul Owens Baltimore Owens

Footwork and balance in bowling style by Al Demaree

Former Giants pitcher Al Demaree stresses footwork as key to balance and control in the delivery. He cautions on rushed releases from misaligned steps and urges readers to practice a natural approach with the left foot forward before releasing the ball. Demaree offers an illustrated leaflet on spares, available by writing to him with a self addressed stamped envelope.

AL Demarre New York Giants al Demaree

Baseball Camp News From Spring Training Across Teams

San Antonio reports Bill Terry arrives in camp amid talk of terms. Vernon Gomez, with 1200 dollars in mouthwork, aims to help the Yankees. Babe Hamberger, Brooklyn clubhouse boy, may miss Havana trip but funds are raised. Heydler praises Phillies spirit and Braves outfield strength. Dan Howley seeks help for Reds as clubs size up pennant contenders. Eddie Morgan signs with Indians, forgoes summer box making. Willie Kamm earns nickname Bastling Willie amid camp chatter.

Clearwater Fra Babe Hamberger Havana Babe Brooklyn Robins Cuba Haven Fla John A. Heydler National League Phillies Boston Braves Cincinnnati Cardinals Cubs Pirates Giants Tampa Dan, Howley Reds Dan

Kansas F Football Coach To Appear At Rantoul Banquet

Principal Ward of the township announces Kansas F football coach will attend the Rantoul banquet. The event aims to honor local grid talents and enhance community support for the team.

Kansas

Kansas track team heads to Texas and Dallas relays

The University of Kansas indoor season ends as five Jayhawkers compete in the Illinois Relays. Clyde Coffman places second in the all around, George Jones second in the yard dash, Ralph Sickel second in the 75-yard dash, and Arthur Flick fourth in the 75-yard hurdles. The team eyes the Texas and Dallas relays before the Kansas Relays on April 18.

University of Kansas Texas Arthur Flick Bru Tus Hamilton Brutus Hamilton Jayhawkers Glyde Coffman K. A Kansas Barney Berlinger Penn Illinois Kansas Relays

Wichita Clothiers win A. A. U. title in dramatic event

The Clothiers capture the national Amateur Athletic Union crown after a standout performance led by coach George Gardner of Washburn College. Johnny Callahan and Steve Callahan earn praise for key assignments while Los Angeles and Henrys vie for top honors. Nebraska football players, Kansas athletes, and a humorous telephone prank wrap the feature with notes on amateurism versus professionalism and spring scrimmage results.

Wichits Save Legain Eta Fea Angeles A. C Wichita Boys Los Angeles Henrys The Tan Wild Kansas City Athletic Club Altho Missouri-Kansas Wichitans George Gardner Washburn College Jack Copeland Wichita Beacon Gardner Cearre Clothiers Henry Johnny Callahan Charlie Hyatt Paul Burks Blue Diamonds University of Nebraska Stadium Field Reds Blues LaBounty Bauer Lincoln High George Bauer Lincoln D. X. Bible Kroger Gilbert Justice Koster Kreizinger Dale Burnett Kansas Teachers College New York Giants Empoire Larned Los Angeles Athletic Club Emporia. Gazette Burnett J. A. Reilly

Four Teams Named to Fill Class B Bracket

Topeka Kansas AP selection of four quintets to complete the 16 team Class B state tournament bracket at Hays. The additions are Coats Alexander Chase and Lebanon. The other 12 teams earned spots by winning regional tournaments last week. first round pairings to be announced today. Finals set for Saturday night.

Topeka Kan Hays W&s E A. Thomas Kansas State High School Athletic Association Coats Alexander Chase Lebanon Thomas

Pairings announced for Kansas high school tours

Topeka March 17 AP Pairings were set today for the Kansas high school basketball tournaments this weekend. Class A games Thursday night feature Wyandotte Kansas City versus Hays Parsons Arkansas Hutchinson Sabetha with other matches Friday morning including Olathe Dodge City Wichita North Lindsborg Ottawa and Newton. Class B matches Thursday night include Cullison Riley St Marys College High Chase Menlo Tampa Alexander Eudora with Friday morning pairings Gridley American Indian Institute of Wichita Coats Osage City Lebanon Buhler and College High Pittsburg vers. Second round Friday night semi finals Saturday and finals Saturday night. Losers in first round go to consolation flights Friday afternoon with semi finals Saturday night for third place.

Topeka Hays E .A. Thomas Kansas State High School: Athletic Association Wyandotte High Kansas City Parsons Arkansas Hutchinson Sabetha Olathe Dodge City Wichita North Lindsborg Ottawa Quinter Ida Newton Cullison and Riley St. Marys College High Chase Menlo Tampa Alexander Eudora Gridley American Indian Institute of Wichita Coats Osage City Lebanon Buhler Pittsburg Vers

Akroh heavy Christner loses on technical knockout

K O Christner of Akron loses a ten round bout to Babe Hunt of Ponca City by two technical knockouts after failing to return for the eighth round due to a deep cut above the eye. Eye injury warned by physicians. University of Washington completes 14 wins to seal fourth straight Coast Conference northern division title.

Wichita Kan Christner Akron Babe Hunt Ponca City Okla University of Washington

La Gorce Course Hosts Richest Open in U S Golf

Alan Gould notes la Gorce at Miami Beach, famed for bunkers and a rich open tournament March 19 20 21 with a $15 000 purse. Stars including Sarazen Farrell Armour and others compete as guests like Tex Rickard Meighan Lardner Tunney are linked to the course. Willie Klein holds the course record at 66.

Alan Gould la Gorce Club Miami Beach United States Bien -Bienny Nd Young Willie Agua Caliente Johnny Farrell Gene Sarazen Walter Hagem Tommy Armour John Golden Dudley Tony Manero Horton Smith Sarazen Farrell Florida Pensacola Belleair la Gorce John Oliver la Gorce Gene Tunneys George D Tex) Rickard Thomas Meighan Ring Lardner Bob Davis Walter Trumbull Gene Tunney Wllie Klein John Arnold Heydier

Exhibition Baseball Roster Results and Upcoming Games

Exhibition results list many minor league and college teams with scores from yesterday and today’s matchups across Florida Texas California and Ohio including St Louis Brooklyn Boston Oakland and Los Angeles. The report also notes a cedar tree eradication campaign affecting fruit orchards and announcing a retirement of Dickie Kerr at age 37 after a long semi pro career.

Antonio New. York Ngouchi- St. Petersburgo Fla New York Boston

Bowling Match Reel Inaccurate OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR note lists players and scores for a bowling night including Robinson, Coke, Green, Carter, Gies, Gaines, Sevenback, Bob Erger, Spears, Topping, and Dreyer with various pin totals and abbreviations.

Shiramons Robinson Coke Robinson Green Carter Gies Gaines Sevenback Boberger Spears Tenpins Topping Dreyer

Sterling College scraps intercollegiate athletics

Sterling Kan March 17 AP Sterling college abandons competitive inter collegiate sports. The executive committee and athletic board vote to replace with an expanded intramural program due to financial deficit. The move follows the old Kansas conference split into central and new leagues.

Sterling Kan Sterling College Kansas

Fruit raisers discuss cedar rust damage to local orchards

Baldwin fruit growers gathered at Centenary hall on Wednesday evening to hear talks by Dr. Hungerford of the University of Kansas and Charles Scott of Topeka, secretary of the State Horticultural Society. The talks focused on cedar rust harming the county’s apple orchards.

Centenary Hall Hungerford University of Kansas Charles Scott Topeka State Horticultural Society

May Aid Cardinals Photo With St. Louis Pitching Hope

Associated Press notes that despite the Cardinals strong pitching staff led by Gabby Street era, rookie Paul Derringer from Rochester last season has a real chance to win a spot on the St. Louis team this year.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Paul Derringer Rochester Gabby Street

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