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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

10

Charles sets new broad jump mark at Haskell meet

Haskell Institute athlete known as Fvnison Buster Charles broke his school record with a 23 feet 54 inch broad jump in a Saturday dual meet against the University of Kansas. Jayhawker Wad annexed wins in 100 yards and 220 yard hurdles as Kansas relay squads posted fast times.

Fvnison Buster Charles Arount Haskell Institute Haskell University of Kan- Bas Wad Baker University Jayhawkers Haskell Athletic Jayhawker Braves Kansas Eddie Osh Lagerquist Ansag Winnie Lowell Hinshaw James ‘Grant A. J. ‘Huff K. U John Levi Austin

Freshman football games allowed in Big Six

Norman Okla March 237 AP Freshmen athletes in the Big Six may play two football games per season one at home and one away The rule aims to give year one players visibility amid concerns over tenure and coaching pressure A committee will award a J medal for top scholars and all round ability Beginning spring the four week football practice period will start and end anytime K U plans noted Prof W W Davis attended the meeting

Norman Okla Big Six Conference iFaculty Hic Six Confererice Conferice Ang Stp K. U University

De Bernardi names two former Jayhawkers on all-time court team

De Bernardi places two former Kansas Jayhawks on his all time court team naming Bob Mosby and Paul Endacott among the crimson and blue stars. He lauds Mosby as the greatest defensive player he ever saw and credits Endacott as a Valley guard and Jayhawker captain. Also cited are Singer Kan C and Cann New York U as top forwards with Mooney NYU at center.

de ‘Bernardi Jayhawkers Tivo University of Kansas Forrest de Bernardi Cook Painters Robert Bob) “Mosby K. U Paul Endacott Jayhawker Pinion K.c.a.flash Storer Bob Mosby Cook . Pf al Peter‘sén K.U Gale Gordon Cook Ilé Mosby de' Bernardi Westmin- Hillyards K. Uy

Braves show strength in practice games

In early spring exhibitions across Florida and California, multiple clubs posted wins. The Giants, Cubs, Indians, Pirates, Red Sox, and Braves all reported victories or solid performances in practice games, with standout moments including Hack Wilson’s homer for the Cubs and varied rookie contributions shaping early-season form.

Braves

Salina court score marks 22 year low in finals

Salina Kansas March 25 AP The 10 to 8 final score in the state high school basketball tournament finals was the smallest since the event began 22 years ago Newton defeated Arneld for the third consecutive title Arneld beat Topeka in the prior year Wellington toppled Topeka 26 to 20 Fort Scott won the consolations final over Parsons 26 to 20

Salina Kan Winfield Newton Arneld Topeka Esto Wellington Fort Scott Parsons

Week of Fights in Chicago and Across Cities

A week of boxing action features Jackie Fields versus Young Jack Thompson in Chicago, and Tommy Loughran challenging Mickey Walker for the heavyweight title in Philadelphia. Benny Bass faces Harry Forbes in a ten round featherweight bout in Philadelphia, with Baby Joe Gans meeting Young Ketchell in another ten rounds in Chester. Also scheduled are bouts for Hilly Wallace vs Joey Medill in Cleveland, Mushy Callahan vs Jackie Carol Glen dale in Hollywood, and multiple undercard fights across New York, Kansas City, Memphis, and Los Angeles venues.

New York Chicago Jackie Fields Jack Thompson Pacific Coast Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Mickey Walker Benny Bass Harry Forbes Columbus Ohio Baby Joe Gans Los Angeles Young Ketchell Chester Hilly Wallace Cleveland Joey Medill Mushy Callahan Jackie Carol Glendale Hollywood Babe McCorgary Oklahoma Vincent Forgione Broadway Arena Bruce Flowers New Rochellé Joey Keufman Kansas City Babe’ Hunt Tirty Roebuck Memphis Mickey Fedor Canton Buster Malini New Orleans Jenesday Bert Colima Whittier Wilson Yaribor Rayton Plamer Roseaux Sageurro Cuba Ten Younds

Tiny Roebuck and Hunt Meet In Ring Tonight

Theodore Tiny Roebuck a former Haskell football star faces Babe Hunt of Ponca City in a ten round heavyweight bout at Convention Hall Kansas City Mo It is their second meeting with Hunt winning the first by knockout Roebuck has returned from the Pacific coast where he beat Negro Tom Hawkins trainer Tommy Dixon says Roebuck shows great form and should hand Hunt another defeat Two preliminary bouts start at 830 pm Independent Club in Kansas March 25 AP A E Edwards former Kansas State athlete released to Independence clubs of the Western Association by Providence of the Eastern League Marty Purtell says Edwards a hard hitting outfielder from Fort Scott Kansas City home player

Theodore Tiny” ‘Roebuck Haskell Institute Babe Hunt Ponca City Convention Hall Kansas Cit Hunt Pacific Coast Tom Hawkins Negro Tommy Dixon Roebuck Shwat Mil Independence Kans Onk Edwards Kansas State Agricultural — College Providence Marty ~ Purtell Fort Scott, Anis

College wrestling roster notes star weights and grads

Coach Paul Rutnind lists team weights including Clayton 425 pounds Admire 17 pounds and Frank Trenkamp Kinsley 156 pounds. Strube is the only member of the team who will graduate this year.

Wrens Win Semi Final Bid In Leavenworth Tourney

Jenny Wren basketball team crushed Farley Missouri 67 to 11 in Leavenworth to secure a spot in the invitation tournament semi finals tonight They face Bowser Springs then Bonner Springs faces Kansas Citys Forbes Coffee and Leavenworths Knights of Columbus in the other semifinal poised for finals Tuesday night

Jenny Wren Farley Leavenworth Wrens Bowser Springs Bonner Springs Winchester Cathedral of Leavenworth Meisenheimer Pittsburg Knights of Columbus Forbes Coffee Kansas City Kan Thocals St. Mary's Club Kansas City Denny Wrens Edwards Nester Fan Foster Dwar O Jones

Wichita Kansas Touted in National AAU Tournament Opener

Toyo Kansas Cardinals from Bird City and Leon Bentons of Leon headline the national AAU tourney in Wichita with a 6 pm tipoff. Four more games follow at hour intervals featuring Sheedometers versus Gas and Electrics, Walkerstein Raffman Wichita versus Arkansas Aggies, Cyclones Dallas against Southern Kansas Independents, and Caldwell Kansas against Ada Oklahoma Teachers versus Windblowns of Mulvane.

Wichita Kanji Toyo Kansas Cardinals Bird City Leon Bentons Arkansas Aggies Monticello Ark Cyclones Dallas Southern Kansas Independents Caldwell Kan The Ada Okla Teachers Windblowns Mulvane

Weekend Sports Recap From AP Across Nations

National indoor tennis singles crown goes to Hunter and Tilden win doubles. Horton wins $15,000 La Gorge golf in Miami Beach. Bruins eliminate Canadiens from Stanley Cup race. Six day bike event won by Georgetti and Deulberg. Michigan beats Cornell in Ann Arbor while Alfred Barnet San Francisco claim four wall handball titles. Scarce details due to fragmented OCR. multiple sports results listed.

Associated Press New York Borotra Downs Hunter Hunker Tilden Miami Beach Alfred Barnet San Francisco Lane McMillan Milwaukee Percy Collins Chicago Boston—Tigers Boston Heat Providence Fla Gary Wood Tijuana Scimitar Cali Hakoalis New York ‘Giants

Miller Huggins weighs Durocher as regular shortstop

AP dispatches from Florida and Texas report moves in spring training. Leo Durocher is favored by Miller Huggins as regular shortstop over the famed infielder, due to defensive prowess. Lou Brock? (Note: contains unclear fragment)

St. Petersburg Fla Miller Huggins Leo Durocher Galary Yankee Huggins Durocher Pacific Coast

Father of Former K. U. Athlete Buried Sunday

William A. Tierson father of Ray Pierson a former Kansas football and track star died Thursday at his Burlington home after a long illness and was buried Sunday. Tierson known as the man with the million dollar legs was a renowned 1882 All American handicap winner in Philadelphia. Ray Pierson played for Kansas in 1921 and 1922 and is now a Burlington lawyer. Viren W. Pierson, another son, played baseball at Emporia Teachers College and lives in Cheney, Washington.

University of Kansas Burlington William A. Tierson Ray Pierson Piersin United States Philadelphia Ray Pierson George Patsy) Clark Kansas Viren W. Pierson Emporis Teachers College Cheney Wash

Collision Reported at Nineteenth and Massachusetts Streets

Ollie Taylor reported to the police department Saturday evening that a collision between two cars occurred at Nineteenth and Massachusetts streets. No one was injured in the accident.

Ollie Taylor Nineteenth Massachusetts

Carey: From Tree Blaster to MSG Career

William F. Carey, Tex Rickard's successor in the Madison Square Gardens Corp., recalls a self made rise in railroad construction. He began as a tree blaster in the West, boasting he could fell a tree in any direction, a skill nearly ending in disaster when a miscalculation wrecked a house, prompting his shift to railroad work.

William F. Carey Tex Rickard Madison Square Gardens Corp Tex Carey

Pastor Ralph Eller Chosen for North Lawrence Church

At North Lawrence Christian church a call was extended to Rev Ralph Eller to succeed Dean Braden. Eller, 35, married with Drake University and University of Kansas background, will begin duties April 7 as Braden completes nearly seven years of service. Improvements to church facilities have prepared for a larger program.

Ralph Eller K. U North Lawrence Des Moines Cedar Falls Iowa Audubon University of Kansas Eller

Local Social Notes and Neighborhood Movements

Mrs Oscar Powell and others from North Lawren ce area and Lawrence visits noted. Families move from Me Farland farm to Number Six. School at Franklin closed due to bad roads. Miss Ellen Melville absent. Martha Jean Demerrit born to Mr and Mrs Leslie Demerrit of Clinton. Faye Young joins Honor Society at Lawrence Memorial High. Harold White and Caroline Lemon referenced in weekend visits and relocations.

Oscar Powell North Law Renee Elzy, Davis Ren Lois Louise al ‘Tenbernd Lawrence Edith Olin Florance Lida Wilson John White Harold Te McClure Farland Farm Franklin Ellen Melville Arthur Schutz Ison Kenneth and Mildred _Anderson Michael Schutz Leslie Demerrit Clinton Martha Jean Demerrit Florence Claxton Mies Faye Young Lawrence Memorial High ‘School Lawrence Glock Oskaloosa Harold White Plin White Emma Kenneth Billy Lemon Caroline

Farmer's Union meets at Franklin school house

Franklin Farmers Union held a meeting at the Franklin schoolhouse on Friday night March 8 after a one week postponement. President Mrs Fox opened the meeting with secretary Miss Myrtle Walters in absence. Talks were given by L K Nicholson M Walters R Nicholson and Leo Applegate of Florida on reads. Delegates to the Douglas County Farmers Union were named to attend March 16 at Pleasant Valley schoolhouse. Program committee appointed for next meeting to be held April 5 at Franklin schoolhouse.Refreshments served after the program. Attending included Leo Applegate of Florida and Kaw Valley residents Clarence Davis and family.

Farmer's Union of Franklin Franklin School House Fox Myrtle Walters J. Smith R. K K. Nicholson L M. Walters Leo Applegate Florida L. M. Walters R. K. Nicholson Emma Schutz LaDean Davis Virginia Walters Mary Evelyn Altenbernd Dell Loraine Martin Francis “Walters Lois Louise Davis Ramona Francis Lawrence Fearing von Goodwin B. A. Coates Clarence Davis Kaw Valley

License Plate Reported Lost or Stolen by Garage

A 1920 license plate was reported lost or stolen to the city police Saturday night. The report was filed by Bob's Garage at 615 Massachusetts Street, noting the incident near the Me and Mrs W. 4H Trowbridge farm vacated recently.

Trowbridge and Family Bob’s Massachusetto Atreet

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