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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1919
Page
9
The Hemphill Land Company has moved its office from the Merchants National Bank buildings to 425 Massachusetts. Those looking to buy or sell land are urged to call for advantageous terms.
Kansas track team of about fifteen varsity and freshman athletes travels to Kansas City to compete in the Kansas City Athletic Club meet at Convention Hall. Patterson, a former Westport vaulter, is favored to clear 11 feet 3 inches or better, with Welty out due to a sprained ligament. Rodkey may run the relay if able, and Haddock shows improving form in the shot put though he dislikes the 440 yard dash.
McNish debuts a new aerated distilled water product announced with a contact number 108 for inquiries. The brief notice emphasizes novelty in bottled water and urges potential buyers to reach out for more information.
Chanute and Rosedale, last year’s finalists, won morning games to reach the state championship. Rosedale defeated Ozawkie 19 to 16 and Chanute beat Burlington 20 to 19, setting a 4:20 p m finale. Lawrence saw Olathe rout Oread Training 11 to 2 1 2.
Round of the girls tournament last night left four teams in contention with three games to be played today before the state championship at 4 30 this afternoon. Four second round games saw Ozankie Rosedale Burlington and Chanute defeat Sedgwick Olathe Turner and Clay Center respectively leaving Rosedale to meet Ozankie and Burlington to Chanute this morning with the winners to clash at 4 30 this afternoon for the title.
Graeber, from the cellar, took three of four games against leaders Hults in the Elks sevenback tourney at Elis alley. Final game 247 to 222. Graeber wins three matches 288 2320, 267 251, 284 255. Carl tops scoring with 230. Gustafson leads for Hults with 226. Standings show Hults still ahead with 33 wins. Hutler Tire Co backs guarantee.
Lawrence country club prepares for a dinner tournament to start the golf season. Dr H T Jones and Otto Barteldes captain two teams named Long Drivers and Deadly Putters. Matches are to be played off with no handicaps, finishing with a dinner on April 15. Several KK U professors join university men in the event.
In the Kansas high school tournament Topeka defeated Iola after two overtime periods 15 to 17 to advance in the congressional district race. Winfield upset Wichita 16 to 5, leaving Topeka and Winfield as finalists for the state cup. Arkansas City looms as a past champion among contenders.
A Lawrence notice urges voters to choose between two candidates for Commission of Finance. The writer, LC Stevenson, highlights the role's control of city revenues and a budget over 100000 dollars annually. He cites twenty five years in Lawrence and ten years teaching accounting plus handling millions in funds, asking voters to judge based on qualifications and experience.
Arkansas City led by center Caler routs opponents in district play and eyes Fort Scott as next hurdle in a heated tournament. Scores show Arkansas City 28 in a opening round clash and a crowded schedule across towns with Kiowa Eudora Fort Scott Dodge City and Winfield looming.
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