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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1916

Page

6

Naismith's New University Game Headliner Prospect

Dr. James Naismith of Kansas introduces a mixed football soccer sport for university classes. Eleven players per side play on a rugby field with four quarters and a unique rule forbidding hands when the ball is below the hips. Kicking dominates until the ball is above the hips, then hand play is allowed, aiming to reduce injuries and energize high school and interclass contests.

James. Naismith University of Kansas Naismith

Missouri Valley interscholastic meet draws top high schools

Kansas City Missouri hosts athletes from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska for the Missouri Valley interscholastic track and field meet. notable performers Harold Marshall Manuel Training High School Kansas City Bar rett Castle St Joseph Central High and Pullaway Omaha face strong bids. Marshall seeks another record in the 12 pound shot and Castle and Pullaway are viewed as hopefuls in the pole vault and high jump. event held at the Kansas City Athletic Club grounds draws attention to emerging talents amid a slate of events and local reports.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas Nebraska Our Valley Harold Marshall Manual Training High School Barrett Castle St. Joseph Central Omaha Marshall Harley Selvidge Castle Columbia St. Joseph Fulla Kansas City Athletic Club

Large Farmat Public Auction near Lawrence Kansas

Public sale of a large farm seven miles southwest of Lawrence Kansas to be held Tuesday June 20 at 11 am. The John L Kidgorth ranch includes about half cultivated land and fertile black loam soil with running water in every pasture. The farm features two complete sets of improvements, a fine barn cost 5000 dollars, and the option to divide into three separate farms. Located 40 miles west of Kansas City stock markets, terms are 10 percent cash day of sale with balance to be announced. For details contact John Byrehed ing Bellevue Iowa. Col Theoph Martin agent. NB will be at The Savoy Hotel Lawrence after June 12 to review the farm.

Lawrence Kansas John L. Kidgorth John Byreheding Belevue Iowa Theo Martin Auet N. Bol Savoy Hotel Lantrenee

Drenched Duorses and Cake Rites in Old Dialect

Fragmentary note describes an old method of drenching something for cake and mentions a dropper applied to the tongue. A reference to Farris' Cale Momwchy and a processing location in Alabama Mississippi Street corner is included, but details are unclear.

Farris Cale Momwchy Miss. St. Amd

Merchants Bowling Score Urges Focus on Intent

A jumbled text fragment shows names and phrases about merchants and bowling, urging determination and action. It references Dunnive and Bulter Weast along with several unclear peoples, expressing a general call to become a repeat customer and to follow through on plans.

Oklahoma County Clerks Object to Appointive Offices

Oklahoma City May 27 Clerks from county courts across Oklahoma meet to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment. The measure would abolish County Court positions and vest appointive authority in district courts, aiming for economy and efficiency and a broader court reform.

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Parrot That Cusses and Suffragette Parade Absurdities

Fragments describe a derisive parrot in a suffrage parade, mocked for votes and speech, with onlookers laughing at its chatter. The item blends comic remark with crowd reaction and trains on public display amid the political scene.

Aggies Fall to McCarty En Route to Missouri Valley Title

Yesterday at Ames the McCarty University team defeated the Iowa Aggies 4 to 0 in a game marked by numerous errors. The win strengthens the McCarty push for a tie with the Missouri Tigers for the Missouri Valley Conference crown as Kansas matches loom next Wednesday. Baseball fans note the uncertain national picture as Manhattan Packers show little peak this season.

McCarty Iowa Aggies Ames Nausas Amestes Kansas Aggies Laurence Dayhawkers Missouri Tigers Manhattan Pakiers Kansas Lawrone Pariers Maaiager Hsumtleon Maui Missouri

El Vampiro Watch to Flies and All Kinds of Bass

The text describes a student baseball battle for supremacy in the Hash House and Pan Hellenic Leagues. Virely and Garnett elites are set to play Tuesday morning to decide standings, with Briekens hosting. The race for the Pan-Hellenic title involves Sieme Kahn Alphas Pi KL ALS and Mounday afternoon games.

el Vampiro Dick ‘Bros Stremacy Virely Garnett Briekens

YMCA Delegates to Meet on Friday at 3 PM

Article fragment lists Audrew McDonald Werberk Olsen Merton Akers Lynne Brown and other YMCA members who will attend a high school event. Delegates from Lawrence association will gather tomorrow at 3 o’clock in the YMCA building.

M. C Audrew McDonald Werberk Olsen Merton Akers Lynne Brown Norris Piney T. TL Y. MM. A Lawrence Association Tomorronce YM. A Babily

Invitation to Boys Camp Dedication Sparks Attendance Question

Secretary Bolty of the VW Moc A received an invitation to attend the dedication of the boys emuce at Ehadale on June 40 with speakers Capper and Dad RiMottoa charmingly listed. Bolts undecided, three months lost by students enroll in Business College ahead of peers, and a Mexico question follows with a Sunday night choir and quartet planned.

Bolty VW. Moc. A Emuce Ehadale Mgr Bolts Cov Capper Dad Business College

Western League Leaders and Standings Snapshot

Wichita leads in batting and pitching highlights across the Western League. Key figures include Koestner and Hinchman with strong mound work, Lincoln and Des Moines supplying top club batting figures, and Shields of Denver pacing home runs and total bases. Pitcher tallies show multiple five plus game winners across Omaha Des Moines and Lincoln with notable performances from Thompson and Norton.

Wichita Koestner Hinehman Lincoln Lincoln Connelare Tydemsapy Schystak Denver Jolly City Des Stev Tainealn Dyer Denver Claire Des Moines Shields Connelly Sioux City Hensling Hinchman Lincoln Dyer Forsythe Omaha Hall Moines Peka Seph Iaita Cillican Thompson Oipaha Norton Zs Saa G. Wat Omaha A Jost Hulla Anser den- Des

Haskell Loses To St Marys In State Baseball Clash

Haskell fell 2 to 6 to St Marys yesterday after a hard fought contest. Haskell struggled with costly errors as St Marys piled up runs, aided by fast scoring, while pitcher Poolaw took the mound after King suffered an arm injury.

Ure King Poclaw Rhe Haskell St.oMarys

5 000 Inter State Owners AH Report

5000 Inter State Owners AH report their cars easy do care for Voto operate. The text credits George AL Lowman toca avent.

George AL Lowman Toca Avent

Free Riggs Bank Officials 1

Unclear report fragment mentions bank alias and perjury accusation amid chaotic scene. No coherent incident details or dates. Names and actions are uncertain. cannot determine a specific event or outcome from the readable text.

Free Riggs Iver Bank Wiedemann

Notice of Merchanters Delivery Shutdown

Notice states that various merchants including Spot Cash Grocer and Teter's Cash Grocery will close all day Tuesday May Decoration 1 with no deliveries from Merchants' Delivery while several other firms are listed in a damaged OCR line as affected or participating in the closure.

Anerchanis Spot Strong Bros Teter’s Cash Grocery Mushc Basket Cro Channel Tee Lawrence Chracers Park Croc Trolloway &Jones Ffracery Waestall Jlonter Bros WAL Donmire Wain LaCoss Eagle Bro

Market Ticker Shows Steady Prices Across Grains

Markets stay steady with wheat futures at May and Sept positions. Close wheat May at 31.17, Sept at 120.1. Oats show July at 40 and Sept at 38. Prices reflect firm demand, amid brief market notes and stray commentary referencing local events and church chorus.

Agr L — Holt Coe

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