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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

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Sooner Rally Prevails In Muddy Big Six Clash At KU

Oklahoma Sooners opened with a quick touchdown on the Memorial Stadium field and held Kansas scoreless the rest of the game in a 7 0 victory. The field was slick from rain as Kansas struggled to mount a passing attack while Oklahoma moved the ball on the ground and through accurate short passes. The game featured heavy footing issues, frequent mud cleanup, and about 6,000 in attendance as both teams fought through the soggy conditions.

Oklahoma Sooners University of Kansas Memorial Stadium ‘Field Dayhawkers K. U Kansas Sooner Oklahoma Ansas Periodklahoma Ward Kitchell Gusep Ling Hitchell Mills Haskins Ghorehill Ronnie Jayhawkers Wyman Cox Cooper Kitchenton Apok Aylor Me'kain Booper Vards Kitelell Mullins Lemay Cooner Whi Oxlahome Hauser Hipaway Lyman Iqyade C. Berry Coiper Lema Warner Ofahers Aujfortine Lavaan Hall Goober Pas Parlin Cook Okia Chamber of Commerce Memorial Stadium F E. H. Lindley

Oklahoma, Kansas clash ends with stalled drive on final line

Oklahoma and Kansas battle through a wild, penalty laden contest with multiple line plays. Haskins and Lawrence exchange passes as Drake and Lyman produce yardage before a late turnover and strong defensive stops end the scoreless stretch.

Fragmentary Game Snippet Shows Mixed Scores

The readable lines list Nebraska and Pittsburgh tied 0 0 and Missouri ahead 6 to 0 with other scattered numbers including Yale, Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State values, indicating a collage of college football score fragments without a clear narrative.

Nebraska Pittsburgh Missouri Yale Detroit Holy Juckin Michigan wienigan'State

Flood Strikes Ottawa Kansas Submerges City Areas

Flood waters from the Marais des Cygnes rose to 32 feet in Ottawa Kansas causing widespread inundation. Many families fled homes, town roads failed, ferries started to connect river sides, and streets like North and South Chanute areas faced isolation. Rainfall reached 8.65 inches since Thursday, setting records as Osawatomie Paola Joplin and Augusta reported cascading flood impacts.

Ottawa Kans Marins Des Cygnes Petawa Chanute Quenema Matias Cygnes Hall Town Osawatomie Marais Cygnes Paola Joplin Kas A. R. Hudson

Out of the Mud road festival postponed in Ottawa

The Out of the Mud celebration planned by Franklin and Douglas Counties in Ottawa has been postponed one week to November 27 due to high water. C L Scott, secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, said he received a message from A P Elder, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce secretary, stating the delay. The river at Ottawa stood at the 37 foot mark, with flood levels higher than prior conditions.

Ottawa Franklin Douglas C. L. Scott Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Scott A. P. Elder Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Santa Fe Union Pacific Topeka Kansas City Sibleyville Missouri Pacific Frisco Here Santa Fa Quenemo Osage City Mr. Lackey Jack Mertz The Journal-World Idarnal World Sam Moore Buick ‘Agency Lackey

Weather Forecast for Mountain Regions and Plains

Unsettled week with near normal temperatures and a chance of snow in Utah. Colder conditions expected east of the divide, with the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys included. North central plains look dry but precipitation possible later. Kansas expects unsettled, colder conditions Sunday night. Dodge City clear while other areas cloudy or rain with muddy roads. Weather data include last 24 hours rainfall and temperature ranges.

Utah Alorade Divide Kansas Dodge City Douglas

Sooner Rooters Late to Kansas Game

A crowd of Oklahoma University football rooters traveled from Norman on a special train and arrived late at Kansas Stadium. The train stalled twice near Emporia and reached Lawrence at 12:20, far after the game had opened.

Oklahoma University Norman University of Kansas Stadium Emporia Lawrence

Bandits Loot KU Cafeteria Basement After Break-In

Bandits broke into the University of Kansas Memorial Union cafeteria through a small kitchen window, taking $2.50 from a locked filing cabinet and missing other change. Mrs. Evans reported to county officers as investigators found a broken east window and prints from a Topeka expert. No leads beyond fingerprints.

University of Kansas Memorial Union Ethel Evans Kansas Topeka Cabi

Lawrence High Takes Lead With One Yard TD in Muddy Bowl

In the Washburn bowl today Lawrence High led Topeka 6 to 0 at halftime after captain Schaake scored from the one yard line. A fair crowd watched a muddy field with standing water as both teams traded punts. Topeka had no outstanding stars in the opening half.

Schaake Lawrence High Toneka Washburn Bowl Topeka

Officers testify on Vestris sinking at Federal Building

In New York on November 17 two senior surviving officers, First Officer Frank Johnson and Chief Engineer James Adams, described the Vestris disaster off the Virginia Capes. They spoke of doors failing, water pouring in, loosened cargo, and passengers scrambling to lifeboats as the ship rolled over. Johnson could not explain the sinking, while Adams warned the captain three hours earlier that the vessel might stay afloat. The inquiry adjourned until Tuesday.

Federal Building New - York Vestris Virginia Capes Frank Johnson James Adams Johnson Adama United States Francis ‘O'Neill

Missing UC Students Found Safe in Mountain Cabin

Four University of California students reported missing nearly a week ago were discovered safe in a cabin high on snowbound Mt. Hedrin in California. They had slept through the night and alerted rescuers via a hunter’s telephone left in the cabin. Names include Anna Ramsperger and Minna Ramsperger both 21 from Logan Utah, Robert H Keeler 21 of Los Angeles, and John Dempster 25 of Berkeley.

Lakeport Calif University, of California Mt. San Hedrin Babin Anna Ramsperger Minna Logan Utah Robert H. Keeler Los Angeles John © .Dempster Berkeley

Debunk Editors Session At Kansas University Meeting

Kansas editors gathered at the university for a morning session on journalistic ethics and editorial practice led by Rev A D Grey Dr H Chambers and Prof Seba Eldridge. They discussed truth, privacy, and the role of editors as moral leaders with emphasis on responsible reporting and educational duties.

Kansas A. D. Greys Plymouth Congregational Church Lawrence Seba Eldridge Grey Tess Dr. Chambers Liberia Eldridge Georga Harmen Vailey Falls Ralph Ellis Bie Journal Kansas City Journal- Post

Centennial Schubert program at University of Fine Arts

The School of Fine Arts at the University observes the centennial death of Franz Schubert with a Monday evening program at 8 o clock in the University auditorium lasting about one hour. The centennial observance spans the musical world of America and Europe next week.

Franz Shubert School of Fine Arts University America Europe Hudson-Goff Esate Tae

Blue River Floods Hit Kansas City Edge

The Blue River surged along Kansas City's eastern edge causing marooned families and evacuated homes. Bridges washed out or threatened, trains and buses disrupted, Leeds business district inundated, and highways south and southwest flooded and impassable. Only limited rail service remained toward St. Louis and westward schedules were delayed.

Kansas City Blue River St. Louis Union Pacific Santa Fe Leeds

Vitaphone to Be Installed in Bowersock Varsity Theaters

Vitaphone and Movietone equipment will be installed in Lawrence theaters next spring. Glen W. Dickinson, owner, says delivery is unlikely before April due to demand. Bowersock to be ready by April 18, Varsity about six weeks later. Each machine costs $16,000, installation extra, through Electrical Research Corp. Only about 1,000 Vitaphones expected in use by January 1, with 21,000 houses in operation, placing Lawrence near the front of adoption.

Bowersock Varsity Glen W. Dickinson Dickinson Lawrence Electrical Research Corporation of New York City Loversock

Dentists elect officers at combined Kansas meeting

Visiting dentists from the First and Fifth District Dental Societies of Kansas concluded a two day session with lectures and a business meeting. New officers were elected for both districts. The joint meeting will be held in Topeka next year. Also Sunday two art exhibits of Japanese prints and Czecho Slovakian etchings will be open to the public from 2 pm in rooms 310 and 312 west Administration.

Dental Societies Kansas Lawrence Mark H. Perrin Topeka Willis A. Coston Kansas City Kan Louis M. Fleisch Department of Design Lin Rosemary Ketcham

Wakarusa Flood Tops Previous Record Heights

The Wakarusa flood in the valley swelled to a new record height, submerging farms and displacing residents. A motor launch ferried people from the Brown farm to safety as dikes and roads buckled under 6.3 inches of rain and rising water. Local crews sandbagged roads, and Red Cross volunteers prepared to assist as trains faced washouts and tracks went under water.

Wakarusa Valley R. B Red” Lackey Kaw River Wakarusa Lackey W. C. Simons Jack Mertz Er. L. Brown Haskell Institute Dutton Bridge Douglas County Franklin County Douglas Santa Fe John Carson Charles ‘Whedon Journal-World R. B. Lackey L. Brown

Erect Poultry Tent at Kaw Valley Show in South Park

A large 40 by 200 foot tent is being erected in South Park for the Fifth Annual Kaw Valley Poultry Show. Officers report more entries than expected and foreign entries may surpass last year. Respondents send in contest entries. Dr H Z Randle handles them. A Humphrey Radiant Fire ad is noted at the Gas office.

South Park Association H. Z. Randle

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