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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1931

Page

8

Ruskers and K U Vie for Title at Big Six Meet

Lincoln May 23 AP Big Six athletics renew their bid for track and field records at Memorial Stadium after trials. Nebraska and Kansas lead title contenders with Don Gray setting a new broad jump mark and Jayhawkers advancing to finals amid strong showings from Iowa State Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri. Ralph Sickle and Joe Eisner tied in 100 and 220 yard dashes in identical times, while Hugh Rhea dominates the shot put fling as heavyweights clash for conference supremacy.

Lincoln Neb Memorial Stadium Nebraska Kansas Don Gray Vivian Cobe Tomson Cderry Lee Henry F. Schulte Cornhuskers Tomson Jayhawkers Towa State Oklahoma Kansas Aggies Missouri Huskers Ralph Sickle Joe Eisner Kansas Speed Twins Bob Ostergard George Jones Bob Hager Iowa State Alt Drake Hugh Rhea Tata Vebras Link Nanae Jaimsut rMager Ua Dash Klaher Kansa Votman Ka Kansas Smutny Nebr Iowa Plate Hianer Sickel Ostergard Nick Theyer Hinckley Kansas State Gridley Smith Hildt Flick Gray Lee Morris Hoge Walker Okahoma Mell Olahom Lawler Coffman Pluniey Klaner Smuttney Weils Flwell Adkinson Kianer Labert Jowa State Barber Fullerton Nagel Moore Trowbridge Rendank Lamberton Hizerhart Gilbert Rhea Socolofski Cronkite Watton Foy Emith Ross Faytinger Livingston Mills Bel Ripper Choate Walton

Huskers Top Jayhawks 9 8 After Late Rally

Nebraska earns its first win of the season by scoring five runs in the eighth inning to break a 4 4 tie and win 9 8 over Kansas. Davison hits a go ahead homer as the Huskers overturn a stubborn Kansas lead and complete the comeback on the road.

Hone Nebraska Cornhuskers Jayhawkers Huskers Davison Nebraska Kansas Cooley, Walsh and Trombeld Armatis and Williams

Night fight results from New York card headline

Night results from a pressed AP wire note list world featherweight champion Battalizio outpointing Fidel LaHarba of Los Angeles while multiple regional bouts are listed with decisions and knockouts including Brooklyn, Jersey City, Baltimore, New York fighters and others with ad text for classified ads solicitation.

New York Bat Battalizio Fidel la Harba Los Angeles Harry Carlton Jersey City Snster Brown Baltimore Andy Saviola York Aches Joe Darovic Binghamion Stiami Fla Toe Knight Cairo Yale Okum Repids Iowa Kid Leonard Maline Dilly Light St. Paul San Diego Jack Redman Angeles Boy Peterson Minneapolis Yale Viet Thompson Philadelphia Clement Williamson New York City Fred Sturdy Cal Frank Pierce Chicago

Strange As It Seems Star Helen Fox Scores Record High

Helen Fox of St Behalak Uca Academy tallies 60 field goals as team trays 149 to 2 over Fore Smith. Fox also posted 86 points the prior week and 121 points in 17 games in the 1229-30 season, an average near 37 per game, while Joseph Weldt, aged 64, recalls sleeping in the same bed since birth in a historic double-post bed built with his father in 1864.

Helen Fox St. Behalak Uca Fore Smith Miss Fox Joseph A. Weldt Weldt Lawrence Recreation Mandean Edmondson Scheske Webster Michaels King Snow Craig Jones Thome Isi Ag Stebonal Aa Ydic W Aig Hunsinger Atchison Hicks Adl Gies Foster —_Atl Lawrence Recreation Ar Lydia Paintin B. Snow Meine Ua Atchison Hot Shots Russell Atchison J. Miller Miller Yan Richardson i

Haskell Beats Chilocco In Rivalry Baseball Tilt

Haskell defeated Chilocco 6 to 4 in a hotly contested afternoon game at the Haskell diamond. A season high crowd watched Haskell build a two run lead early, Chilocco tying in the fourth, and Haskell widening to 6 2 by the seventh before Chilocco scored three in the eighth. Spencer Thomas and Perry starred for Haskell in the field and at the plate.

Haskell Chilocco Spencer Thomas Perry Shilocco

National League and American League results and schedule

National League Brooklits 3 5 and Philadelphia 3 2. Only games scheduled. American League Detroit at St Louis on wet grounds Chicago at Cleveland rain. Only games scheduled American Association Minneapolis I Kansas City 4 St Paul 5 Milwaukee 3. Only games played. Eastern League Pueblo 3 Topeka 4 7. Three night same. So

St. Louis Boston Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadedelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee Kansas City Indianapolis National Leagu Brooklits Philadelphis Detroit Cleveland Minneapolis I. Kanes City St. Paul Pueblo Topeka

Eagles Wil Practice for Twilight League Tryouts

The Twilight League Eagles baseball team will practice at 3 30 PM Monday in Southpark. Manager Lou Harshfield announced tryouts for boys interested in joining teams.

Eagles Southpark Lou Harshfield

Strange Cubs Pirates call spurs confusion in Chicago

By Al Demaree former pitcher recounts an odd scene in Chicago when ground rules became necessary as Cubs and Pirates met. A fly ball into a crowd was ruled two bases on a momentary juggle by Rigel Stephenson, with runners awarded two extra bases. The piece cites prior umpiring quirks including Bill Johnstone forfeiting a Giants game in Philadelphia over center field bleachers crowds and the later reversal.

Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Rigel Stephenson Bill Johnstone Giants Philadelphia Phillies Johnstone New York

Baseball’s Leading Batters and RBIs In 1920s Era Here

Aggregated batting leaders show Roettger and Herman among top National League names with Cardinals Pirates and Phillies prominent. In the American League Simmons leads with 28 runs and 34 RBIs while Gehrig and Cronin showcase strong hitting and fielding across teams like Yankees Senators and Tigers.

Aiaysas Associated Press Roettger Eds Hormepy Udbie Orsatti Cardinals Hiein Phillies L. Wanér Pirates Arlett Klein Hornsby Cubs Herman Robins Artett Reds Ables Davis Sriples —Worthingtop Braves Bacell Cuyler Bereer Comorosky Athletic Geh-rig Yankees Simmons Gehrig Cronin Tors Senators Athletics Alexander Tigers Webb Red Sox Crone Chapmnal Johnson

United States Favored to Clinch Davis Cup Series

The United States Davis Cup team leads Canada two matches to one on the final day, needing one win to reach the tierzone final against Argentina. Sidney B. Wood Jr of New York faces Canadian veteran Dr. Jack Wright, while Frank Shields and Marcel Rainville set up the late showdown after both won Thursday’s opening singles.

Montreal United States Canada Argentina Invaders Platedon Idney B. "Wood, Jr New York Jack Wright Frank Shields Marcel Rainville

Two sport events banned by solons

Lincoln Neb May 23 APJ Big Six conference faculty representatives meeting here last night wiped two major winter events off the schedule. They voted to discontinue the preseason basketball exhibition between Missouri and Kansas and the Tiger Jayhawker dual track meet at Kansas City. Contested boarding proposals for athletes during vacations were rejected.

Lincoln Neb APJ Big Six Kansas City Wetoe Missouri Kansas Convention Hall Lawrence Columbia University of Kansas University of Pittsburg

Harper son faces Notre Dame choice in Kansas speech

Wichita May 23 AP Mel Harper son of Jesse Harper Notre Dame athletics director will not attend Notre Dame if his father can help it. The father says Mel would lack freedom at Notre Dame and should have initiative. he expects his son to choose Kansas University for college. Mel graduates from high school next month.

Jess Harper Notre Dame Wichita Kan Mel, Harper Jesse Harper University of Notre Dame Kansas University Mel

Wrestling Last Night Results From Various Cities

AP roundup reports multiple matches with mixed results. Gina Charibaldi of Italy defeated Vanka Pann of Russia in straight falls 20:19 and 4 dim. Clinkstock of Oklahoma defeated Unsey of Texas 18:52. Henry de Glance of Montreal defeated Pat McGill 26:00 and 11:00. Other listings include Ray Steele, Kim McMillen, Milo Steinborit, and George Godfrex with various throws and scores in cities across North America.

Associated Press Toronto Ont Gina Charibaldi Italy Vanka Pann Russia Dim Clinkstock Oklahoma Unsey Serger Texas Holyoke Henry de Glance Montreal Pat McGill Ephiladelphia Ray Steele Mires Tiny Roeher Kim McMillen Chicago Milo Steinborit Germa Dick Davisesurt Cale

Battalino Wins Narrow Decision Over La Barba in NYC

Hartford’s Christopher Battalino defeats Fidel La Barba in a 15 round decision in New York. The underdog champ showed little of his usual form as he chased La Barba throughout the bout in a dull, unremarkable fight. The bout keeps Battalino’s feathery title claim in question despite the victory. In Pittsburg Kansas the annual interstate intercollegiate track meet features top stars from four conferences in Kansas and Missouri.

New York Christopher Bat Battalino Hartford Conn Fidel LaBarba Los Angeles la Barba Pittsburg Kan Kansas Missouri

Local residents share events and visits in Sigel area

Mrs Harry Richardson and Mary Florence attend Sigel Ladies Aid at Dorothy Richardson's home. William Felt of Lawrence and Donald Pugh visit Fleet's daughter Mrs Thomas Pugh. Noah Pugh family guests in Olathe. Mo White, Mary Elizabeth, Alice Holcom and Fred Haste visit Deer Creek for fishing. Pat Holcom and Ray Seetin report a seven pound catch on the Walkie. Dance at Holcom Grove. music by Augusta Koontz and Mr Nobel. Holcom beats Baldwin 17 to 0 in ball game. Josephine Seetin, Memorial High senior, stays with S. E. Seetin. Roy Goff and family visit. Petefish relatives in Kansas City. Howard Helcom visits grandparents A. L. Helcom. Elsie May visits with S. B. Perdue family. Art Helcom attends Topeka picnic. Pearl Johnson and family call on Roy Goff. Loyd Predue and baby visit with Eunice Perdue. Sam and Roy Seetin, KU students, visit home.

Fred Haste Deer Creek Pat. Holcom Ray Seetin Holcom Grove Augusta Koontz Mr. Nobel Baldwin Holcom Josephine Seetin Memorial High School S. E. Seetin Roy Goff John George Alvin Petefish Sigel Kansas City Petefish Henry Sorter Howard Helcom A. L. Helcom Noah Pugh Elsie May B. Perdue Art Helcom Topeka Pearl Johnson Loyd Predue Baby Miss Eunice Perdue

Woodstock Church Service Highlights and Local News

A Woodstock Sunday service featured Mabel Petitt reading What an Angel Found and tributes from LeNora Zook Morise Davison and Charles Gucher. A special song was performed by Nettie Haworth and Frank Champion. Also noted are upcoming Father s Day events, local graduations at McLouth High School and multiple community visits, meetings, and family activities around Woodstock and nearby towns.

Woodstock Mabel Petitt LeNora Zook Morise Davison Charles Gucher Nettie Haworth Frank Champion McLouth High School S. Duane-Ogden Seventh Day Baptist Church of Nortonville McLouth J. H. Cochran Topeka County Farm Bureau Jefferson County Bankers Association Hardy Oak Kay Marvin Stewart Octuie Ford Effie Petrie D. Everett Winchester Kincade Lamar Colo Jim Lawless Self Arkansas Orvill Self Herman Eggert Howard Eggert Egeert Harries Emma Irena Helm Rand Paul Richey Pel Va McLouth High’ School Martin Zook Sarah W. Wilams Orville Self Igen and Self Violet Steadle Kansas

Franklin residents attend birthday basket dinner

Mr and Mrs Will Eisele and son Byron joined a birthday dinner at Ed Thorns home Sunday. Mrs Shirar and family and Mrs Helen Miller visited Ed Browns home Sunday afternoon. Halbergs spent Sunday evening with the Paynes. Floyd Cox and family visited his parents Bur Swallows and daughter Doris. Ruth Esther Haien and Charles Florence were Friday dinner guests at the Waloren ce home.

Will Eisele Byron Ed Thorn Shirar Helen Miller Ed Brown Halberg Doris Ruth Esther Haien Charles Florence Walorence Home

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