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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
6
The Ames meet produced multiple record marks as several athletes excelled Saturday, with standout performances across field and track events setting new Valley marks. Strong names emerged, boosting the meet’s statewide profile and signaling a busy season ahead.
Missouri tops the Missouri Valley Conference meet at Ames Iowa with 33 points and sets multiple records. Iowa State places second with 29 1 4, Kansas Aggies third, and Nebraska fourth, as Des Moines native Johnson and several others post new marks in events like the half mile, shot put, discus and relay. Bradley of Kansas highlights the performances by placing high in the broad jump and shot put while teammates Massey and Kremer also shine in distance events.
Manager Forrest C. Allen of the University athletic department says schedules for the Missouri Valley Conference teams were prepared in Ames and will be announced tomorrow. The Kansas schedule is to be completed after the series with Nebraska is finalized, with all games sent to Nebraska authorities this morning for approval.
Kansas baseball ends season with two Ames games set for Friday and Saturday. University activities pause for spring break, but the Saturday game remains on schedule as announced by Manager Forrest C. Allen. Haskell challenges the Jayhawks, with Manager Allen confirming the proposal to play if Coach Leon McCarthy agrees.
The University of Kansas lost to Missouri 0 to 4 in the lone completed game of the series. Uhrlaub pitched but was sent out late due to costly errors as rain halted the first game.
Kansas representatives Johnson and Riley were eliminated in the singles semifinals by University of Washington players as Washington won the Missouri Valley Conference meet at Ames Iowa. Palmer Tire Co. tire repairs noted in line.
Nebraska announces it will not officially rejoin the Missouri Valley Conference until after the upcoming football season. The decision follows a conference meeting in Ames, Iowa, and cites two non college gridiron games against Rutgers and Penn State on November dates. The move includes a push to add the javelin to MVC track events, with final approval expected at the winter meeting in Kansas City.
Commencement gifts include appropriate pieces of jewelry silverware ivory and cut glass. Exl W Parsons Jeweler at 725 Mass. offers selections suitable for graduates and special occasions.
Washington reports ripe olives restored to favor after government chemists found botulism risk stemming from imperfect sterilization. Secretary Meredith announced that proper sterilization eliminates danger, with packs now heated to at least 240 degrees, ensuring safety without altering flavor.
San Francisco officials report March coffee imports set a record as prohibition drives up coffee consumption. March entries reached 21,052,362 pounds valued at 4,080,998 dollars, marking the largest monthly coffee business in customs history.
In Chillicothe Ohio on May 30 a gold third hand will be added to the courthouse clock to resolve confusion from the city observing daylight saving time while the clock remains on central time. County commissioners refused to change the clock though council passed daylight saving. The Palmer Tire Co. advertises tire repair at 11 13 West 9th.
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