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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1931

Page

6

Kansas Nebraska Duel Track Meet Monday Clash

Kansas and Nebraska track athletes meet at 3 30 PM in the feature dual meet of the season at Kansas. The contest tests by coach Brutus Hamilton and Henry Schulte with conference implications at Lincoln May 23. Entries list Kansas and Nebraska performers across sprints distances hurdles vault high jump javelin discus and shot put with notable names like Hugh Rhea Orlin Dean Raymond Flick and George Smuthy in contention.

Kansas Nebraska Brutus Hamilton Jayhawkers Lincoln Hamilton Henry Schulte Cornhuskers Oklahoa Norman Hugh Rhea Orlin Dean Clyde Coffman Jayhawk Raymond Flick Maurice Kite Bernard Gridley Linus Leon Carroll Willis Lamson Myrle White George Smuthy Harold Petz Kansas Aggies Sickel Oliner Gridley Lee Ley Kanses Heardsiee Kel Rog- Siefkes Ngland Ostergana Bondank Fullerton McKinney Jrue England Ostergar Kansnas Soeline Levine Garvey Levine Soellternberger Ss. Kennedy Ilu Watson Morrard Kile Lamson Whanjeaht Leon A. Lawstail Leon Carta Petz Smut- Coffman Vierce Coffman Truehilood Buck Dean Afithis Bell Hodges Coléman Blomley Gary Tess Rhea Rist Jusstice

Yesterday's baseball scores and weather delay notes

Yesterday's results show scattered games across American and Western leagues with several postponements due to rain. Teams like Detroit and Washington posted scores, while Minneapolis and Des Moines saw limited play and other contests were delayed by weather conditions.

Shana Ecagu Trackiyn Philadelphia Ste Beuis Dyetsburgh Detroit Washington Inpies American Pga Sain Minneapolis Twleda

Reds Sox Spring Game Recap with Key Moments

In a spring exhibition, Frederick doubled with two aboard driving in Robins and two more in the fourth inning. The contest featured late drama as the Senators tacked on runs in the tenth to secure a win. Other details are unclear from the fragmentary report.

Ten Children Of Dawid Whitting Reach Grand Ages

A fragment notes the ten children of Dawid Whitting, eight boys and two girls, all alive and aged from 62 to 84 years, totaling 742 years among them. The piece mentions musical ingenus in China and a short, unclear passage about a whistle and a parade.

Meon Meapape Dawid Whitting Carr John HL China David Whitninghill Madisonville, Ky

Schmeling Ends U S Tour With $72000 Gain

World heavyweight champion Max Schmeling wrapped up a two month exhibition tour spanning 45 cities in the United States and Canada. He earned about $1500 per engagement, totaling $72000 after three round exhibitions with sparring partners. He will train May 20 at Conneaut Park for the title bout with Strabbling in Cleveland in June.

Chicago Max Schmeling United States Canada Joe Jacobs Schmeling Conneaut Park Pittsburgh Cleveland Srotsh Stribling

Rain Halts Kansas Oklahoma Baseball Series

Wet grounds forced cancellation of the Kansas versus Oklahoma double header scheduled for this afternoon with yesterday’s games moved up. Oklahoma’s series will not be replayed later. Captain Tom Bishop’s team next meets the Haskell Indians Tuesday on the Haskell diamond. Thirteen Sooner players accompanied by football coach Ad Lindsey arrived for the two games.

Kansas Oklahoma F.C. Allen Tom Bishop Kk. A Haskell Indians Haskell Ad Lindsey

Pheasant Egg Shipment Aids Local Propagation Effort

Ray McClure of Hunter brothers market and Frank Sommers received 285 ringneck pheasant eggs from the state fish and game department. They plan to raise the birds south of Lawrence, placing eggs under hens in a brooder house with sod-nests. McClure, a Tolantz Walton League member, supports introducing pheasants to Douglas County.

Ringneck State Fish and Game Department Ray McClure Hunter Brothers Market Frank Sommers Route 6 Lawrence McClure Tzank Walton League Douglas County

Wet Field For Meet Parsons Kansas Track Carnival

Track athletes and golfers from seven schools surveyed the rain soaked fields of the Kansas Junior College track and field carnival in Parsons Kansas on May 9 1930 with little hope of breaking any records. Five marks set at the 1930 meet stood as targets under damp conditions.

Parsons Kan Kansas Junior College

Equine Dream Tales and a Chrome-Coked Page

A fragmented column by AL Demaree and others recount humorous horse racing anecdotes. Earl Sande narrates a tale of two “eight balls” and a dropped cocaine package from a veterinarian, sparking a reckless bet on Equinoise in the Preakness. Charley Conley adds a Fair Grounds anecdote of a wife gasping for a pin as the horses break.

AL Demaree New York Giants Earl Sande Eph Sam

Riverside track opens with McGonigle favorite in 1000 dollars handicap

Riverside Park opens its spring meeting with nine horses in the six furlong and 210 feet inaugural handicap for a $1,000 stake. McGonigle carries Green Briar silks as prime favorite despite top weight of 119 and quirky post manners. Contenders include Perfect Play, Miss Cheyenne, A. C. B. Invin entry and Fort Worth, brought by George Keeton from Texas.

Shea Perfect Play Miss Cheyenne A.c. B. Invin Fort Worth George Keeton

Indian Village bowlers beat Walsh Clothing of Atchison

Lawrence recreation parlor alleys hosted a Saturday night bowling match with Indian Village defeating Walsh Clothing. Local standout scores included Clark, Dipple, Totak, Hicks, Thome, Bartz, and Gies as the teams prepared for an upcoming test against Lawrence. Neil Rezac of Emmett named KU rifle team captain. she is a KU junior and among five ROTC honorary colonel candidates.

Indian Village Walsh Clothing Company Atchison Lawrence Emporia Clark Totak Hicks Thome Bartz Gies Fetal Neoe Emensenensian Miss Rezac Neil Rezac Emmett Kan University of Kansas

Clash of Kansas and Nebraska at K U Stadium

Kansas the 1980 outdoor champion meets Nebraska with a strong Huskers squad led by Indian Schulte in a key conference meet at K U. Twin hurdler duo Leon and Linus Carroll add intrigue while riders, weight men and dash specialists on both sides promise a high level clash.

K. U Kansas Nebraska Huskers Brutus Hamilton Schulte Leon Linus Carroll

Oklahoma athlete Mills stars in multiple sports and track win

Colonel Bus Mills of Oklahoma, a versatile athlete and Ranger from Tex., starred as a halfback and centerfielder. He won the javelin at a Norman field meet with a 187 feet toss, and is noted for two sensational runs that beat Nebraska last October.

Norman Ralph Rider Oklahoma O TU Herman Brix Washington University Los Angeles Colonel Bus) Mills Ranger Tex Lindsay Mills Lincoln Nebraska E. A. Ey

Major League Leaders Include High Batting Averages

National League leaders Hoettger Reds .400 Davis Phillies .374 top batting. L Waner Pirates 20 runs and Klein Phillies 18. Hornsby Cubs 15 RBIs, Arlett Phillies 17. Ritz Giants 29 hits, Traynor Pirates 25. Bottomler Cardinals 8 doubles, Adams pedals Herman Robins Davis Phillies 7. Bartell Phillies 4 triples Worthington Braves Orsaini Cardinals Lu Waner Pirates 3. Cubs Arlett Phillies 5 home runs. Berger Braves Comorosky Pirates 5 stolen bases. Ruth Yankees leading batting. Fonseca Indians .434. Fonseca 20 runs, Cronin Senators 20 RBIs, Hi Fonseca Indians 36, Alexander Tigers 35. Alexander 12 doubles, Webb Red Sox. H. Rice Senators 4 triples Geh rig Yankees Simmons Athletics Cronin Bluege 3 RBIs. Stone Tigers 5 HRs Simmons Athletics Gehrig Ruth 4. Johnson Tigers 6 SBs Gehrig Chapman 5. Fon

SaMeSs Olding Hoettger Reds Davis Phillies L. Waner Pirates Klein Hornsby Cubs Arlett Tritz Giants Traynor Bottomler Cardinals Adams Herman Robins Bartell Worthington Braves Orsaini Lu. Waner Berger Comorosky Ruth Yankees Sect Indians Fonseca Blue White Sox Cronin Senators Verill Hi Fonseca Alexander Tigers Webb Red Sox H. Rice Gehrig Simmons Athletics Bluege Stone Johnson Chapman

Boxing and wrestling results from multiple cities recap

Associated Press rounds up boxing results with Berg beating Herrera and Lawless topping Thompson. King Levinsky outpoints Emmet Recco. Walter Cobb KOed Jimmy Darcy. Dozier versus Grace noted. Wrestling match notes include Landos over Gardini, Steele over Pojello, and Shikat over McCready with several draws and tallies listed for various cities.

Associated Press New York Jack Kid) Berg Eng Land Tony Herrera el Pa California San Francisco Battling Dozier Wichita Van Meyer Grace Philadelphia

Take the Penalty If It Isn’t Well Known

Golf writer Johnny Farrell argues players err by forcing risky shots for eagles or pars. He favors safe play, stressing avoid sixes and sevens, and cites Bobby Jones and Tommy Kerrigan to illustrate lessons on choosing the right club, escaping trouble, and backing out of risky attempts.

Johnny Farrell Bobby Jones Winged Foot Jones Tommy Kerrigan

Eastman Fresh Track Threat Heads For Intercollegiates

Stanford prospect Ben Eastman, a sophomore star clocked 48.0 seconds in the 440 and 1:53 in the half, heads east for Franklin Field Intercollegiates. Penn, Cornell, and Bates loom with strong sprinters and distance runners as the Far West hopes for another title run. Cy Leizester’s ineligibility ends his West Point football bid, though he will remain in military duties while the case is resolved.

Robert L Dink) Templeton Cambridge Eastman Ben Eastman Stanford Pacific Coast Franklin Field Templeton Pennsylvana Harvard Russell Chapman Bates Chapman Army Cy Leizester Ralph Irvine Sasse Leizester West Point Notre Dame Cornell Kerr McKniff Coan Penn Jack Moakley

Henderson State appoints Sherman athletics director

Henderson State College in Arkadelphia names Bob Sherman as athletics director starting with football practice in September. An Henderson alumnus now at George Peabody College, Sherman succeeds J H Rowland, who moves to Ouachita College. Sherman was a standout back for Henderson earning all state honors.

Arkadelphia Ark Eugens Bob Sherman College Athletic Arkansas Henderson State College “Reddies J. H. Rowland Quachita College Sherman Henderson George Peabody College Nashville Tenn

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