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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

3

Burns Tragedy in Calgary Stuns Nationwide Boxing Fight

Warrants issued for the arrest of Tommy Burns and others tied to the Calgary prizefight in which Luther McCarty died. Authorities, acting on an order from the Attorney General, will charge principals and those aiding the event with complicity in the deadly incident. The burned arena origin remains unknown as witnesses describe a blaze that obliterated the Burns arena after the fight.

Calgary Tommy Burns Luther McCartyy William McCarney McCarty Ed Smith Alta Arthur Pelky Worenor Witernuua Arelia Prizalight Luther ¢Carty Arthur Pelkey Wesley Benseth Miedlevilling oCalesey Alberta Laether Metrty de. Moghier Costello

Stormy Mo showred notes and odd plays at ball game

In Mo the hailstorm caused angling notes as Martin and another turned a double play. The game featured three-man effort from pitcher catcher and left fielder Nest Sunday previewed a Leavenworth visit with hard contend for the season. Progam entries list riders and owners including Patten, Walt Johns, and Oscar Cox among others.

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Legal dispute follows fatal boxing bout in Canada

Reported from a midnight incident, a boxer named Pelkey allegedly struck causing a neck dislocation and spinal hemorrhage. The crown prosecutor warned illegal prize fighting under Canadian statutes. Promoter Buking, referee Smith, and manager McCarty face potential charges. case tied to an outside city bout under mounted police jurisdiction. A formal inquest will hear evidence, with trial expected in October.

McCat Statites of Canada Pelkey Tommy Buking Filcie ‘Smith Chicago Billy McCarty Mcl Carty Mounted Police Ulegal Pelky

Cooper Wins Golf Match at Dread Club Handicap

In the fourth annual handicap tourney final at Dread Golf Club Friday DL West defeated L W Kinnear. The consolation and second flight matches follow, with ongoing play into the summer at Oread Links. Last Saturday two teams from the Oread club met Evanston s of Kansas City at Evanston Links. Oreads lost 16 to 8. Next, Oread Links hosts Topeka Country Club in a return game after earlier losses.

Dread Golf Club DL West L. W. Kinnear N Nmber Oread Links Oread Evanston Kansas City Oreads Topeka Royal Topekans

Gan Club Weekly Shoot Te Lawrence Gan Chih

The Gan Club will hold its weekly shoot tomorrow afternoon at the Shnodins grounds near Haskell. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled target practice and safety briefing.

Local baseball clash ends with scoring frenzy and mixed defense

Lawrence town boys top visitors 15 to 6 in a ragged game filled with hits, errors, and late rallies. Skeeter Hail of De Soto held the mound for the visitors as Lawrence piled up a dozen or more runs, while Nichols and his crew struggled to contain scorers, with key hits from Edmondson Martin and Pearce and stolen bases charting the chaotic scare.

Lawrence Rudels Hon Bob DeSoto Kansas Skeeter Hawreute Foulam Fair Edmondson Bull Martin Gardnnt Shumeyer Pearce Huil de Wieneke Fes Switzer Wieneke Nichols Bane Lawrence Boys Ford Crim Martins Howard Nichols Carroll SchLeppara Seure Dawrence Nichols Hynesdule Bises Carroll Weineke Switzer Crom Peares Meek Chun Edmond Soi Dongle Sheppard Hemphrey Humphrey Cramm Tutt Hail

Play Festival Delivers Strong Student Competition

The Play Festival proved a huge success with multiple events across grades. Central and Quincy dominated field events like pole vault and sprint relays, earning top places for students such as Adair, Hill, Kessinger, and Naismith as scores and times set in 1945 competition.

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Puzzled OCR Note Points to 1913 Page Mention

Fragmentary OCR line hints at a page dated 1913 with unspecified content. Details are unclear but indicate a historical newspaper fragment referencing a year and page. No clear event, names, or locations are readable to establish facts or outcomes.

Patterson Hurtle Eye In Walnut Strike At McCook Field

Captain Patterson injured when a walnut fired during practice at McCook Field struck his right eye. He was taken to Kansas City for treatment but reports say recovery should be complete and he may join the St. Louis conference next Saturday. The incident weakens the Jayhawker team. Deputy clerk changes stir county office as Anson Storm replaces the outgoing deputy. board members deny involvement in contracts and express regret over publicity.

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Elizabeth Morrill Company at Home Tonight

Citizens gather for a local performance by the Elizabeth Morrill Company described as an all inclusive group of ladies and gentlemen presenting a varied program. The listing notes a stage production titled A Frog’s the Pen, authored by T. D. Fank with unspecified roles and contact numbers for reservations or inquiries.

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