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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
3
University reports coach Allen steering a fighting team into a key matchup as players train hard and fans rally behind the squad seeking a decisive win.
Kansas University coaches used freshmen from Hamilton Field to test fresh plays against Emporia Normals, delivering rapid, unpredictable motions that confused the yearlings while vetters like Mandeville and Harrison showed consistent gains. Coach Allen expects a tough, fast game as Emporia is described to field stronger backs and a varied attack led by Bill Hargiss’s program.
Lawrence high school gears up for the season opener at Atchison against St Benedicts College prep. Nine teen players make the trip as Coach Klein tests a largely new lineup. Caps and Kirby unavailable due to injuries, while Testerman, Perkins, Lindley, and J Stevenson headline the end positions.
The article describes the lineup for Lawrence High School football with Testerman and J Stevenson at ends and Lewis Turner at fullback, notes new uniforms issued, and mentions a trip to Atchison for the season opener. Miss Louie Long, Gustafson, and McNish are referenced in passing as local names.
Pairings announced this morning for Lawrence Country Club fall championship golf tournament. Play starts now with first round matches to be completed by October 9. All 18 holes except championship final at 36 holes. Prizes: three golf balls to winners, two to runners-up, plus consolation prizes.
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