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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
8
The report notes bulk desirable 266-800 lb lots with packing sew costs from 9.75 to 10.50, Kansas City cash grain details, and wheat and oats receipts with No 4 white and mixed lots. Market close figures for May and daily receipts are listed with nominal quotes.
Kansas University grid squad opens spring practice on Mt Oread with 70 plus candidates reporting, including several lettermen. Coach Hargiss splits drills into blocking and passing groups as Ed Bramige Roland Logan and Virgil Paden stand out in early work.
In a ten round Madison Square Garden bout, Benny McLarnin defeated Ray Miller by outpointing him after a cautious, power focused display. AP reports the decision favored McLarnin eight rounds to Miller two on scorecards, with limited drama despite prior hype.
Girls teams from about half the country gather in Wichita Kansas for the National AAU two division basketball tournament entry list closes at twenty four teams. Kansas sends six squads the largest regional showing. Prominent entrants include Schepps Acas of Dallas and Palatka Panthers of Florida. First round Monday features ten games with the schedule continuing Tuesday and consolation bracket games in the afternoons. Semifinals Friday with finals Saturday night.
Ed Roush veteran outfielder requests role away from starting lineup and opts for Rockies daily play. Yankees system under Mil ler Huggins relies on veterans through July. Ed Walsh of the White Sox prepares for the title drive after six innings against Dallas Steels, Sox win 8 to 5.
The Journal-World fell twice in a three game series to Yellow Cab last night at the Chamber of Commerce gym. The Organ Factory vs Ernstand Orlick game was ruled no game due to several players not arriving.
AP report shows rookies called up as St Louis Browns meet Buffalo internationals in Florida. Dondero, a flashy recruit, set for third base as Browns train again in Winter Haven next year.
Salina March 23 AP Kansas City Kansas City Kan and two other teams advance to semis after first round in the twenty second annual state tournament. Topeka, Wellington, Newton and Winfield reach semis. notable upsets include El Dorado and Melligeton. Consolation results list Chase Abilene Parsons Ottawa Fort Scott Liberal. Public notices include a farm sale near Lecompton and club meetings.
A reminiscence by AL DEMARES recalling early spring training era and luxury hotel menus for players like Bugs Raymond Bowerman Whack Waddell and Jake Beckley. He contrasts lavish dining with modern economics and efficiency, noting the loss of grand meals and old-time base stealing flair.
The closing day is set for Friday April 19 with four weeks remaining. Mr and Mrs Frank McClanahan and son Fred of Baileyville visited the Hederman McClanahan home in Lecompton. Lacompton residents visited Clarence Welcher family. EB Carson and children spent Sunday with Clement Brunker family southeast of Lecompton. Mrs Fannie Fritz of Plsind and Mrs Lizzie Watts of Lecompton were guests of Watt and Son and Watts households.
Market notes from Chicago and Kansas City discuss wheat values and changes in domestic versus European standards, with heavy receipts and high totals for US grain. Live cattle and sheep prices trend higher at Chicago and Kansas City, while futures and export activity show mixed signals amid open market tension.
AP notes weak activity with potato receipts falling and prices mixed across categories. Market mood dampened by expectations of Federal Reserve policy meeting. large creamery butter prices show pressure while corn and livestock quotes vary. government bond activity and deposits cited amid unsettled tone.
Local notices recap community events and daily life. Births, illnesses, and hospital updates are listed alongside social visits, dinners, and farm activities. A note on the upcoming play The Little Clodhopper appears with cast details, while readers are informed of a planned school equipment fundraiser and a new railroad station project near Newton.
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