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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1929
Page
8
Tigers defeated Kansas in a rough opener with sparse scoring. Me Coy and others contributed key hits as Stoga and Schmidt led the attack. Culpo and Bre pucetts made defensive plays.
Readable parts describe golf champions and a 1929 season mood with mentions of victory and spree. specifics are unclear due to OCR damage but imply notable athletic feats and public attention during that era.
Kansas and Oklahoma boxers will contend at Haskell gymnasium on May 1 and May 21 in Lawrence. The all amateur program, first of its kind, will feature many Indian boys and a large audience is expected. Champions from Kansas and Oklahoma entered to oppose local fighters, with a special giant venue and organized program planned for the night.
Fragmentary report lists multiple fighters and outpoints in a jumbled boxing card. Names include England’s Gight and USA contenders with references to Jersey City Hoboken and Norway, plus scattered bout outcomes and judges.
Cari Metin and Lawrence Doubles team from Topeka lost in early rounds at Ottawa high school singles and doubles events. Metin dropped to Jones of Topeka 10-8 7-5 in the first round. Doubles with Scott fell to Ottawa team 53 and 6 1 in the third round. Metin won round one against Waverly contestant 6-0 6-2 before exiting in the second.
Davis Cup star George Lott helps Chicago gain momentum in a Big Ten week. The squad has won four straight tennis matches and is favored to clinch the championship after defeating Wisconsin 3 to 1.
Ottawa elimination track meet yesterday determined the B86 yard relay team and other athletes to advance to the state meet in Emporia next Saturday. Kansas City Han won with 41 points, Lawrence and Pleasanton tied for second with 17. Lawrence qualifiers included Kart Rik and others in shot put, 880 yard relay, and high jump. The Emporia quartette was led by Schaake, Birch, Soutke, Lohman, while Captain Riesen tossed the shot, reaching 190 feet.
AP reports a Texas run where Pyle’s bunion and a team of Tayaha humara Indian runners set a distance record after forty days of steady effort. The tale recalls a 14 hour rush from San Antonio to Austin by a Tarahumara clan. Though celebrated as a marvel, local commentary questions endurance compared to the Tarahumara feats.
The Grocers and Butchers were overwhelmed by Kansas Electric Power 13 to 0 as fourteen errors doomed the visitors. George Clem pitched a no hit no run game for the Powermen, allowing only one baserunner, while standings show Kansas Power and Pac remain tied for first with Journal-World rising to second. The Jenny Wren and Tee Company sit tied for fourth with the Grocers and Butchers.
Sports brief notes yesterday's results across leagues with scattered team names and unclear scores. Mentions Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Kansas City Indianapolis and Western League activity with fragmented phrases and partial scores.
London reports praise for Walter Hagen after his fourth victory. British observers acknowledge Hagen’s grace and unflappable Ryder Cup performance. Editorials express mixed regret that Britons may lack the edge to halt the American invasion, yet commend Hagen as the greatest exponent of the game.
Fragmentary OCR style lines describe a sports figure with names like Dempsey and Tack Denysey and mentions tickets and education. Content is garbled and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Chicago May with 24500 spectators at the Mayan stadium saw Tony Canzoneri defeat Andre Routis by a unanimous decision in a bout he fought above 126 pounds. The crowd booed the judges amid dissatisfaction with the verdict and the arena gate neared 90 000 dollars before taxes.
A long running practical joke between Howard Pete Reedy and Charles Radcliffe culminated yesterday morning when Reedy, who had previously torn Radcliffe’s hat, waited downtown and repeated the stunt. Radcliffe arrived later wearing a neatly blocked hat, prompting the payoff of the running joke as townsfolk watched. Nearby, the Haskell Indians lost to Nebraska in baseball, 9 to 1, as the Huskers’ pitching and timely hitting carried the day. The second game was set for this afternoon, while Big Ten track action in Chicago on May 11 aimed at new records and glory.
The Teadow La KY 4-H club met at John Blousk home Friday with 25 members present. It was among the most profitable meetings, featuring a bad program and social hour games. Visitors Miss Maloney and Miss Page attended, refreshments were served by Mrs. Blogich and Ruth. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Coen and Emily of Ottawa. Thursday afternoon Opal Richardson and Violist Gerstenberger spent time with Mrs. Alice Mian. The sericulture class held a Holcor picnic Friday evening with Mrs H D Rothrock Maloney Delbert Opal Richardson and Louie Holcor present.
Readers note a string of weekend visits and club activities. Mrs. Peters of F Ce, Ruth Blough, Miss Maloney, and Mrs. Richardson attended Home Management project lessons. The 4 H club met for craft and spinach demonstrations as Mrs. Luckingay and others joined in.
Attention Eagles all members urged to attend the special meeting at Mt Dredd Arie on May night where matters of importance for conventions will be discussed.
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