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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

8

Kansas Strikes Back at Nebraska in Track Meet

Kansas defeated Nebraska 63 1/2 to 42 1/2 in a track and field meet highlighted by Tod Woodbury’s vault record of 12 inches and a strong Kansas showing in sprints, hurdles, and relays. Nebraska’s stars and relay teams fought hard but Kansas claimed multiple wins in the events, while injuries affected Nebraskan hopes for the remainder of the season.

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Ninth Annual Inter Scholastic Track Meet Divided Classes

The ninth annual interscholastic track and field meet for state high schools, held at McCool, gathered 33 schools and over 200 athletes. Events were split into three classes by enrollment to balance competition, with prizes including a large silver loving cup for class champions, medals for event winners, and records likely to be broken.

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Woodland Park Opens for Summer Season Tomorrow

Opening Day crowds are invited to Woodland Park as the season begins tomorrow. Admission is free, ride prices drop from 10 to 30 cents for the roller coaster, and organizers promise a pleasant outing with shade, games, and fresh country air for all attendees.

Woodland Park Lepening

Russell of Nebraska Ties in Smelted Shot Event

A fragment notes Russell of Nebraska tied with a 3 feet height and a mid shot. Another line mentions Kansak, Burnham, and Pastauce with a 36 feet measure, but details are incomplete.

Russell Nebraska Kansak Burnham

Lawrence's Independent League Ball Opens Tomorrow

Lawrence fans await the start of league baseball with the opening game scheduled for 2:45. The town fields its first independent team, facing crowds at Woodland Park and National Union Park in Kansas City. William Tracy and Sam Sommer headline the battery in a lineup packed with prior league experience.

Ity Lawrence Kaw Valleys Ience Woodland Park Bells Kansas’ City National Unions Park Kansas City Sehmezers Park William Tracy Tracy Sommers Smith Baker Ednion Murphy Pia Baker Gibson Househan DeLonsy Tooter Pearce Wil Ford Neil McCluskey Tracey Van Yoekey Seils Eye Darren Murray - Clemen - Bennett Hoover Be.baker Houwiehan Elywis Stevens McCluskev Aril Yockey Schmelzer City D. Baker Clements Athletics Murphy Ottawa Darrougl Leavenworth Kennett Osawatomie Carsoll FE. LP Cain

McCarty Knocks Out Morris in Sixth Round Bout

Springfield report details Luther McCarty stopping Dark Morris in the sixth round of a ten round match at the Springfield Athletic Club. Referee Edward W. Colhrane records a swinging right finish after a left that staggered Morris, who hit the mat for a fourteen count but could not rise. The bout featured early backs and forths with Morris drawing blood in the first round, a tense fourth, and a decisive sixth as McCarty, aged under 20 and managed by Billy McCarney, secured the win.

Jan McCarty Hope Springfield Luther McCarty Dark Morris Oklaj Springfield’ Athletic Clubs Edward W. Colhrane Kan Coutig Dan Age Morris Mitchs Okishomay Okishomay. “Iehite Hope Andy Billy’ McCarney San_Francisco

Westport Wins Doubles Title In Inter-Scholastic Tennis

Westport defeated Manual in the finals 6-1 6-1 to claim the doubles crown at the interscholastic tourney. Baldwin and Gow led Westport while Paola and Lawrence teams were edged in earlier rounds, with Westport advancing past St Johns and Gardner en route to the final. The university will award a silver loving cup to the champions.

Cariinak Inter-Schola R Baldwin Gowan Iot Westport J Teachher McKay Westport-texm Marinal Kansans City We Port Manuals A7 Girdner Lawrence Taland Manual Paola Lawrence Gsaml Shi St. Johng Gardner Anal Peaehnor Vane McKey Baldwin Streles Pratt

Jayhawkers Travel to Emporia for Hard Bat Game

The Kansas Jayhawkers head to Emporia to face the Emporia College team after a recent loss to Southwestern. Coach Sheewin plans to use Walker in the box with Norris likely facing Emporia. Travel party includes Licks Coolidge Ogden Ward White Wilson Binkleman Deiehman Davis Walker Razink.

Emporia Reuunt College of ‘Imporia Lawrence Jayhawke C Sheewin Walker Norris

Are You A Woman Cardui ad and estate notice mix

A historic clipping blends a woman’s testimonials for Cardui with a legal notice about the Final Settlement in the estate of Jesse Vincent. It cites Mrs W I Ison of Baltimore and Judge terms, noting creditors and next probate term in Douglass County, Kansas, with administrator A Marks seeking discharge.

Baltimore Mrs. Yeon Cardui Daily Journal World Juss Tineenk Douglass Ikandas Jume Saint A. Marks Jesse ‘Vincent

Marriage License Granted in Probate Court

A marriage license was granted in probate court this morning in Lawrence to Frei Thomas Beak and Wilda J Drake both of Lawrence. The event confirms their intention to wed and records the official document.

Frei Thomas, Beak Wilda J. Drake Lawrence Peg

Denver Becomes City of Light With Four Pages In Electrical World

The Electrical World lauds Denver as a model lighted city noting thousands spent on illumination. It highlights nine photos of bright streets and business districts, mentions an ornate Welcoming Arch at Seventh Street, and describes Tungsten lamp installations on Speer Boulevard and Welton Street. The article cites economic and civic impact, including increased after-hours activity, and lists rates for lighting services and the city’s electricity-driven growth. It also references a 25 000 population figure and a 700-member business group involved in lighting policy. A separate item notes a Glee Club concert at Warren Street Baptist Church.

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Prairie Fire and Roosevelt Support Rally Report

A Muskogee resident notes strong prairie fire sentiment and predicts Democrats will largely back the Colonel in the next state election, despite opposition from Democratic leaders. The onlookers feel the Roosevelt outlook dominates regional voting enthusiasm.

Oklahoma Roosevelt H.L. Stevens Muskogee Prairies I. Rk

Left for St Louis Grove Miller and family depart

A family headed by Mrs Miller leaves for St Louis to establish a home in St Louis. The neighbors in west Lawrence express regret at the departure of the little girl, who is dearly beloved.

St. Louis Grove Maughter St. Loli Miller West Lawrence Sit

Indian Boy Accused of Cashing Bad Check

An Indian boy named Morrison is held in county jail after a warrant was sworn and he was taken into custody on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He allegedly cashed a check for funds at the dairy when his account lacked sufficient funds to cover the amount.

Otto Jo Morrison Priine Hell Jathau Morrison Tretime Cwarran Jij

Democrats Discuss County Ticket At Doon Meeting

At a county democratic gathering in Done yesterday the group debated potential candidates for the ticket. Despite various names being proposed, no slate was finalized and organizers plan another meeting in two weeks to craft the ticket.

Done Samaher Sweeney Mercareeney

Two Paroled Prisoners From Baldwin and Lecompton

Two inmates named Lecompton resident Os Wiiwler and Baldwin resident Arin Atexins were paroled yesterday from a state prison. The decision affects two prisoners connected to prior offenses and marks their release under new parole terms.

Tralee Ceminty OS Wiiwler Lecompton Arin Atexins Baldwin

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