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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1924

Page

2

Kansas Jayhawkers Rally Falls Short In Pinch Late Loss

A torn OCR recap shows Kansas Jayhawkers briefly leading in the latter innings before Washington-Levy and Starkloff closed out an 8 to 10 game. Batteries: Kansas Wright Davis Halpin vs Washington. The scoreline and phrasing reflect a back and forth contest with late rallies and defensive miscues.

Kansas David Wright Davis Halpin Washington Levy Starkloff Ee Agp

L R Melvin reports steady sales for steel seal in Midwest

L R Melvin sales representative of Edgar Steel Seal company returned from a three month trip covering Michigan Indiana Ohio and parts of Illinois He says sales of the seal are stronger than last year and the product is gaining recognition He spent most time in Chicago Toledo Detroit and Indianapolis and found a ready reception in those cities. Meanwhile Lawrence Coffeyville widow of Thomas B Eldridge transported to Lawrence for interment Mrs Eldridge died at the Home of her daughter Jennie B Scurr They settled in Lawrence in 1857 where Eldridge then merchant lost stock in the Quantrell raid They moved to Coffeyville in 1874 and Eldridge founded the first bank here Mrs Eldridge was nearly 87. The Must Give Guarantee Emporia Kansas May 6 Emporia Southwestern league status muddled after yesterday’s game forfeited to Eureka due to manager Tom Moran failing to post a 2000 guarantee Emporia barred from league games until the guarantee is raised.

L. R. Melvin Edgar Steel Seal Company Pawience Hironsh Michigan Indiana Ohio Illnois Toledo Detroit Indianapolis Lawirence Coffeyville Emporia Eureka Tom Moran Buayantes

Election of Kansas state officers at Emporia session

May 6 report from Emporia Kansas records Knights of Columbus electing state officers for the ensuing year P J McGinley Frontenac Butler Topeka Miller Hays Hurley Leavenworth Healy. Convention closed last night. Also notes Rice County frog infestation harming wheat fields reported with frogs aiding Hessian flies. Washington controversy over Lockwood testimony. Langley jury selected in Covington Kentucky. Greece issues Byron centenary postage stamps. School auditorium May 9 plans advertised with admission prices.

Emporia Kar Knights Columbus P. J McGinley Frontenac Butler Topeka Secrett M Miller Hays Jon Hurley Leavenwédrth Maid. Héaly Arate Lyons Kan Rice County Hej Greece Ithas

Boxers Tryouts in Coinvention Hall Tonight and Tomorrow

Western Olympic tryouts staged in Coinvention hall with finals on the second day. About thirty one boxers from Missouri Valley states including Iowa Kansas Nebraska Arkansas and Oklahoma will compete. Colleges represented include Kansas Iowa State Oklahoma University Kansas Aggies Oklahoma A. M. Parsons College. Williams hits two home runs for Philadelphia Nationals in win over New York boosting season total to five. Elks bowling scores show Edmondson Pollyrs high game 322 298 302 287 803 284 313. Fox mimics animals while hunting. polar bear uses rocks to dislodge prey. 82 year old English woolbroker E Hargreaves arrives in New York on 138th visit.

Gomery Keefe O'Keefe Dixon Missouri Valley Iowa Kansas Nebraska Arkansas Oklahoma Iowa State Oklahoma University Kansas Aggies Oklahoma A. & M Parsons , College Williams Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals New York Elks Bowling

Nebraska Kansas Duel Track Meet Preview Key Events

Nebraska holds an edge in dashes hurdles and weights, likely winning the Kansas Memorial Stadium meet by ten to fifteen points. Kansas returns after a 60 to 52 win over Kansas Aggies, Fisher out with leg, Locke of Nebraska favored in dashes, Firebaugh for Kansas in the 440, Weir Nebraska hurdling ace, Graham in hurdles, Gardner edge in 880, Hartman Nebraska in shot and discus, Poor edges Husker in high jump, Graham vs Hatch in broad jump, mile relay uncertain. Heads Cooperative Clubs president Bonney elected in Louisville and Tulsa chosen for 1925 convention. Wireless waves travel at 186,000 miles per second.

Nebraska Kansas Relays Howard “Firebaugh Kansas Layton Crites Firebaugh Manhattan Weir Graham Gardner Watson Sims Hartman Poor Turner

Democracy's Greatest Task: Newman of KU on WDAF

Dr B A Sehwegler dean of University of Kansas School of Education spoke on WDAF radio in Kansas City about democracy. He warned centrifugal forces threaten American democracy and stressed the need to define democracy clearly for youth to sustain it. He praised public schools as essential to democracy and noted sailing ships reach 160 to 180 feet.

Athens Roiné France Hu ‘Man R.A. Sehwegler School of Education University of Kansas Kansas City WDAF Dean Schwegler Erida Schwegler Dri Schwegier

Poppy Night Poppies Open At Night In California

San Francisco reports on Luther Burbank showing how to force California poppies to stay open at night. By orating stalks to their lair before daybreak and chilling flowers in ice the petals open again in evening light. Other night closing flowers may follow.

San Francisco Associated Press Luther Burbank Santa Rosa California Motron

Deaths and Funerals Theadore Broom Baldwin

The funeral for Theodore Broom of Baldwin, who died yesterday at his daughter Mrs George Frye’s home, will be held at her Baldwin home Wednesday at 10 am with burial in West Baldwin Cemetery. Iceland Plans Railroad from Reykjavik to Olavik announced by Christiania May 5 AP report.

Theadere Brown Theadore Broom Baldwin George Frye West Baldwin Iceland Christiania Associated Press Reykjavik Ol- A

British Empire Exhibition Dance Hall to Hold 2000 Couples

A dance hall with a floor large enough for 2,000 couples is planned for the amusement section of the British Empire Exhibition. The era Ny HE rey fu quotes a cost of 7,700,000 crowns for a Norwegian railroad engineer completing work, with no start before 1925. Joeneaig a Mrs. Vernice Jordan travels from Park City Utah to visit Mrs. Mary Washington then Leroy Jordan in Weaver amid Mrs. Washington’s improving health.

Vernice Jordan Park City Utah Mary Washington Weaver Leroy Jordan

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