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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
5
Kansas, led by Yost and a strong bullpen, overwhelmed Missouri in four games. The Tigers offense struggled as Missouri failed to score, while Kansas produced scoring waves. Strong support from the defense limited Missouri to near none, preserving the sweep.
In Piltstine May 1 the APC side scored the lone run of the game on three singles. Cullop and Kastor led for the visitors with solid hitting while Dickson Veiderslay and Hairy contributed. Other scores listed include Baltimore 2 Indianapolis and Chicago 7 Buffalo with various batteries and field plays described in fragmentary fashion.
A fragmentary sports card records Brooklyn defeating St Louis 12 to 6 with scattered names and partial scores. unreadable portions obscure full lineups and context. The piece hints at players or teams such as Mawoktyn and Lottie and mentions several surnames, but the core action is Brooklyn’s win over St Louis.
The American Association game report details a 10 to ? defeat for the Swatter at the hands of Colatittss Max Mi Uilonebus berted Wheatley, a recruit. The page lists multiple minor league matchups, venues, and batter performances with scattered team abbreviations, including Minneapolis, Cleveland, Milwaukee, and St. Paul results, along with mentions of Woodburn’s season debut and Western League notes.
Harry Spinks commented on Conellan and a proposed sale or lease of the Kansas City seat amid concerns from officials and league leaders. He stressed the transfer could shift control to Untleigh, with current owners and directors watching closely as market and station ownership issues unfold in Kansas City.
A historical column fragment discusses painters knowledge versus client insight, praising Devoe Lead-and-Line Paints for efficiency. The piece then shifts to a local franchise dispute with Madison and the Kansas City Federals, mentioning allegations of charter removals and stalled franchise actions amid a hospital case and a noted baseball score recap.
Brooklyn bats out pitchers Frovza box as Beart Dalton Good Soegien Zimmernes Christian Schulte reach base on balls. Stravk gan-By Pferter and Ian Zabel credited with actions. Bieler and Kurshie as umpires.
Detroit piled hits and edged New York in a May meeting. Key players Cobb Williams and Sheridan delivered, while others added timely runs as Detroit pulled ahead and held on for the win.
Washington won amid a flurry of baserunning and a double steal that sparked momentum. Key plays included a bases loaded hit, drive scores, and intense defense as Washington pressured Po throughout the midgame, with strong pitching and timely hits guiding the win.
A fragmented report notes St Louis defeating Boston in a baseball game with scattered scores and player mentions. The piece also references conference play, university events, and a regular meeting at Watling Bank with social and civic notes from May. It mentions Antx Phived and Salisbury among players and officials.
In a rough game the Philadelphia Phillies lost to St Louis as the visitors built an early lead and held on. The Cardinals benefited from strong hitting and control on the mound, while Philadelphia’s lineup struggled to mount a comeback after a rocky start.
Cincinnati defeats Boston to win a third straight game in a period with notable batting and pitching. Key performers include Crateher, Baran, and Din with multiple hits and runs as the team stretches its lead.
The Aggies routed Washington University with a 7 to 2 win. Key hits came from Meldrum, Briney, and Senter while pitcher Stewart held the visitors to limited baserunners. Anderson and Sullivan contributed timely contact, and the home crew capitalized on errors and solid defense to coast past the opponents.
A blurred captioned image from Michigan features ten inch guns with accompanying text in a drafty, garbled mid century style. The readable parts reference military equipment and a ship in a nearby harbor, with several misspelled names and locations.
Fragmented OCR describes cattle auction activity and prices involving Lawrence area stockyards. Mentions calves cows heifers and receipts with prices around 10.20 and 2.44. References a May sale, electric methods, and upcoming meet dates unclear due to garbled text.
Odd OCR style text reports a county clerk race mention with a Republican candidate Elwell and various garbled phrases. The fragment references elections, a summer school, and local names, but lacks coherent details for a full event summary. The piece reads like a disjointed 1917-era page segment with political and social asides.
The piece discusses cooperative advertising between manufacturers and local dealers, stressing how joint Ads boost dealer prestige and product visibility. It notes newspapers like The Journal World guide and support cooperative efforts, citing benefits to manufacturers and the advertising bureau for better market reach.
The notice mentions Coaend Johansen and Pemel gi as participants for a supper event. Plans include a discussion or talk, with expectations of attendance and venue details. The text references a venue and timing but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
J T Skinner manager of the Lawrence Light and Power Company says the city franchise does not grant a 75 cent monthly minimum but allows reasonable rules. The state utilities commission has recognized reasonable minimums and noted the company’s practice varies with meter readings and service. The Topeka Light Company recently reduced its minimum, making 75 cents among the lowest statewide.
A campus party marks the annual social event tying together Y M and Y Ww groups and featuring an aviation theme. The gathering on campus tonight celebrates a successful aviator hailed as a brother figure in aerial circles.
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