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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
8
Kansas State plans to face the Bethel Ichabods in the upcoming matchup with coach Bunn signaling likely lineup choices and the team aiming for a strong performance. The contest details remain to be finalized as preparation continues.
Coach Allen aims for two touchdowns as Kansas tightens for the Washburn Ichabods game. A light session featured signals and charging drills while freshmen saw early action and the first-string unit rested. Officials named for the game include referee Leslie Edmonds, with a probable lineup showing several position rotations.
The Washburn team is expected to press the Kan. Normals with a strong line and a high attendance for the Lawrence game. Linemen including Little and others may see action if the score allows, as the Kan. team aims to rebound from a slump and a tough Washburn front.
The Cleveland baseball team travels from Brooklyn to open a four game series in Cleveland tomorrow after two World Series defeats. Mayer Fitzgerald urges fans to honor the team and tickets and seats at League Park are selling fast with limited access for some unable to return to the park.
Coach Madison Bell leads twenty two Haskell athletes by Union Pacific to Enid Oklahoma for a 3 PM game against Phillips University. A win would end Enid’s three year drought. Davis recently returned to campus. officials named are male.
The article lists a lineup and player roles for the Indians in the World Series. It names Bell as coach, Bell choosing tackles and backfield men including McLemore Chubbie Anderson Bates Woolford Hamilton, with King and Eagle at center and other players rotated to guard and receiver positions. The piece also notes locations and local business plugs at Ranks Drug Store and a chiropractors ad.
In Topeka Kansas football fans fix on the Kansas University versus Washburn game at Lawrence Saturday. Other statewide matchups include Emporia State hosting Ottawa and Fairmont meeting Bethany at Lindsborg as teams chase conference goals.
The Ferris Wheel in Paris, iconic for twenty years, is slated for demolition within days. Built for the 1900 Exposition, its towering steel frame spans about 100 meters and will be recycled to aid reconstruction of devastated regions.
Oct 5 report states a high power wireless station will be built 270 miles from Moscow capable of direct communication with America. The project, described as a significant technical advance, aims to improve long range radio links and cross continental messaging.
Fort Leavenworth officers and civilian players totaling thirty nine will travel to Lawrence to compete with Lawrence County club members. The guest list includes numerous colonels majors captains and lieutenants led by Major Joseph L Topham Jr golf director. They will arrive by car between 10 30 and 11 A M depending on weather and road conditions.
The text notes that a Korean woman often lacks a personal name in adulthood, known only by family nickname among relatives. After marriage her given name is buried and she becomes defined by her relation to others, such as the sister or daughter of a specific person, and in court she remains nameless. A special interim name is used briefly to ease legal affairs.
Miss Cecilia Leiteh has again captured the English name golf title after starting at age seven. In Sweden women long served in civil positions but at lower ranks and pay than men. The shortage of ministers opens paths for women to become pastors. Ise B K promotes sterilizing and disinfecting at Rankin's Drug Store.
Washington State University has invited Haskell Institute to a post contest game against Kansas City opponents after Giving Day. The plan would bring the Indian team to Lawrence for a season finale at home if the offer is accepted, with Enid Oklahoma preparing to travel.
A fragment reports Sinn Fein campaign methods including rapid assembly and disassembly of portable equipment to mobilize supporters. The piece notes Sinn Fein’s knowledge of movement patterns and mentions stretches of concentrated men in unprepared areas with a focus on rapid setup of gear.
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