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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes describe day events and sprint and field trials across grades 6 to 9 with times for 50 60 100 200 and 40 yard dashes, pole vault, high jump and broad jump. It also mentions Indian's football practice winding up smoothly as Haskell Indians prepare for spring work and a game schedule.
Jayhawks win all three matches against Oklahoma in a Saturday afternoon tennis event. Rogers defeated Harrington in a close one set and the Sooners faced strong play, with anticipation for a noon rematch as the teams prepare for another session.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Enidstey Jones and Mrs. H Z Jones connected to a 19 event lecture. Details are unreadable, but names suggest a local talk or community gathering caption.
Elks bowling highlights include Hartig 249 280 261 and Elliott 300 303 292 totaling 1296. Convocation at Kansas University features Friends University president speaking on relief efforts, with Mendenhall and Teeter among speakers.
The University of Kansas baseball team lost to the Washington Pikers by 24 to 2 in the final game of their trip yesterday afternoon. The second game of the series had been tied Monday. Rain sprinkled most of the contest, influencing play as Kansas opened the series.
Fragmentary note mentions a series with Richy and an off Saturday this week, unclear context. No dates, teams, or locations clearly given.
National Coal Operators Mining Convention plans were made for 2,000 attendees in Cincinnati during May 12 to 19. Four visitors are invited as part of the program. Parent-Teachers meeting in Wilk will be held Thursday afternoon at the school. F D Coburn critically ill. Br Orza Davis of Chicago Divinity School spoke at a high school assembly at 1 30 this afternoon.
The note describes ongoing fair operations with popular rides and entertainment each show day. It mentions athletic events, wrestling and boxing home talent, and a 40 foot high Jerusalem enclosure with 38 towers, reflecting the period’s vivid venue details.
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