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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1919
Page
2
A rough note reports the team named Pinch Teas facing scoring issues as serves falter and points slip away. The brief hints at poor service and mounting pressure impacting the game, with players pressured to regain rhythm and momentum.
Oklahoma A&M trip looms as Saunders experiments with “Specialists” led by Hamilton and Lassa to outpace the Sooners. Anderson may miss Stillwater clash. injuries keep other players limited while Kalama acts ready. Downtown chatter credits Anderson’s hospital setback and plans to seek dental assessment.
A longtime Lawrence resident seeks a partner with one thousand dollars cash to invest in an auto accessory business. Interested parties may address C. B. care of the Journal-World.
C. A. Cantrell, new owner of a Maxwell touring car, took delivery this week from the B&nker Wreney dealer. The purchase marks Cantrell’s entry into local motoring with a stylish 1920 model.
The majority of national flags use three colors, but some nations such as Japan and Switzerland opt for two colors.
Kansas opens with a sturdy line and surprising backfield against Pittsburg Normals. Lonborg shines as a fast developing end and kicker with strong punting average, while Laslett and Nettels anchor guards and tackles. Backs like Simon and Bunn surprise fans with hard, breakaway runs as the squad builds depth for the season.
The Saturday crowd at McCook field set a record for attendance with an estimated 2500 to 3000 fans. Heizer and Pringle were sidelined, but both were noted as strong players. The event highlighted the real worth of the season’s early clashes.
Coach Schlademan plans the 1919 20 basketball squad with eight lettermen returning. Veterans Roy Bennett Howard Miller John Bunn Arthur Lonborg K Harris Frederick Olin Fearing Ernest Ulrlau b plus Marvin Harms and other first year players, while several football men join winter workouts to reach road shape.
Dr. F G Allen Kansas athletic director says no player will miss Missouri Valley games due to minor injuries. He treats bruised muscles and bad knees and expects all players, including Pringle and Marxen, to be ready for Emporia Normal and the Kansas State game. Medical outreach extends to Baker Haskell and Pittsburg normals as other schools send players for treatment.
University of Kansas athletics director Dr F C Allen seeks a contact with Kansas State Aggies cross country before the KU KSA C game at McCook Field on November 1. Prospects look strong with Ralph Rodkey Mark Hanna Carl Eckel and Loren Dewall back as lettermen. Freshmen may enter K C A C meet and Schlademan expects to ease work with fresh men through Stemn Foster.
Beatrice Highs continue heavy practice shaping for Friday clash with Creeds and Oread teams. Coach Rodk Woodward drills in overtime for new plays and grills the squad to match tougher opponents. The Red and Black machine shows clock-like forward momentum as Beatrice aims to balance strength with strategic adjustments.
A brief note describes a 1940 model Maxwell purchased by Charles I P Tanker and mentions the G3 We Slanwik feeder. It compares crocodiles to ostriches, noting both swallow pebbles to aid grinding their food, illustrating a curiosity about animal digestion methods.
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