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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
8
Kansas defeated Haskell 14 to 0 in a one sided game yesterday afternoon as Jayhawker hitters exploded across the innings with steady runs. Pitchers Slawson and Weltmer held Haskell to a single charted tally while Kansas bats produced a long string of hits.
The Francisco team led by Gerhard and Graeber beat Huls three of four games, with Hults winning the final 3 to 283. Francisco scores included 300 to 256, 384 to 300, and 293 to 285. Banks led Hults with 219 and Edmondson topped bowling with 239. Standings show Gerhard and Graeber atop the tourney with 6 losses. Palace Market ad notes beef roasts 26c per lb and Saturday specials.
Dr. H. M. Graefe acting inspector in charge of Hog Cholera control visits Lawrence and Eudora to assign an investigator. He warns hog owners to monitor herds and contact local veterinarians at first signs of sickness to prevent spread.
Lawrence golf scene welcomes a pro for weekly lessons on the club links as players from beginners to veterans seek guidance. The state tournament looms in a few weeks with final pairings posted by the club secretary and dinner tourneys underway.
The Morris bowling team won two of three games in a tournament at the Elks Club. Morris took the first game 687 to 676 and the final 671 to 39, while Bartledes won the middle game 791 to 694. Bartledrg’s 458 led his team, Morris’ 465 topped the scoring, and the meet standings show Bees and Tene with mixed records as relay events loom.
Johnny Fundy of Pittsburgh won the featherweight title while Jackie Clark of Allentown Pa won the middleweight crown. Both fighters stood atop their divisions in the event.
Kansas aims to beat Missouri outdoors in the dual track meet at sicCook Field with a full entry list across fourteen events. Missouri arrives twenty strong amid taunts from Lawrence fans while Kansas faces likely weak conditions and fields two to five men per event.
Haskell meets William Jewell College of Missouri this afternoon on Haskell field. The Indians are favored as Patasanl, the mile and two mile star, may attempt a new Haskell field record while Baker, who beat Haskell earlier, seeks to rebound in the meet.
Kansas City reports mixed commodity prices with cattle veal calf and hog values notable. Beef steers around 13.65 to 18.26, light calves about 6.65 to 15.25, stockers 8.50 to 16.15, gilt receipts minimal, medium weights 20.50 to 35. Pigs 14.67 to 19.50. Cash wheat No 1 hard 2.74 to 2.71, No 3 hard 2.68, No 1 red 17, No 2 red 2.70, white varieties 1.73 1-3, futures bids: May 1.69 2-2, Jly 1.64, Sept 1.53 3-8. Rye 1.50 to 1.31. Continuous market updates follow.
An Australian inventor receives a patent for a screw fastener designed for wool bare bands. The device tightens bales and allows the use of narrow bands, reducing steel usage.
Principal heir questions timing as lawyer assures settlement in roughly eight months. Jidge notes concern over waiting for money while the legal matter progresses.
The new Santa Fe Shattuck branch will open for settlement in Northwest Texas near Oklahoma. About thirty miles of railroad completed. Lands with prairie character ready for the plow, no stumps or brush to clear, attractive prices and easy terms. Climate healthful with rain in growing season. Write for illustrated folder on settlers’ results with small capital to T. C. Spearman in Chicago.
Government announces openings for 4000 census clerks with a 160 dollar monthly pay. Examinations are scheduled soon and include age and other eligibility tests. For further details contact Raymon Berry, former Chest Service Examiner, at 663 Continental Building in Washington.
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