Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1931

Page

12

Jayhawks Await Millikin Eleven In Big Six Showdown

Kansas University prepares for a Saturday showdown with Millikin at Memorial Stadium. Coach H. W. Harriss has the Big Six champions focused after Haskell and expects sharp offensive play led by Borello Page and Gridley as receivers. Millikin, led by Captain Corbett, features a strong 200 pound plus line and a capable passing attack, promising a competitive game tomorrow afternoon.

H. W. Harriss University of Kansas James Millikin Memorial Stadium Illinois Mount Oread Corbett Millikin Billikins Jayhawkers Haskell Kk. U Herday Kansas Borello Page Hanson Campbell Gridley Fleet

Kansas Two Mile Team Builds For season races

Coach Brutus Hamilton prepares the Kansas track squad for the two mile team races in Big Six football games. Seven runners are named as contenders including Floyd McComb Gerald Stover Glen Cunningham John Bondank and others. The six-man relay format will mirror last year with the top ten scoring points. The team will travel to Ames on Nov 4 for a non conference test and aim to break the conference mark set by Iowa State at 9 22 5.

Brutus Hamilton Tryotts Kansas Kansas Aggie Floyd McComb Lawrence Gerald Stover Winona Glen Cunningham Elkhart John Bondank Kansas City Kan Hamilton Paul Borel Keith Gehlsclager Hall Taylor Lyons Eugene Niswonger Towa State Ames Dix. UL Washington Universit St. Louis Putnam Iowa State Columbia

New Intramural Touchball Popular at University

Intramural touch football at the university draws players and fans as games lean to passing plays. Most contests end by one or two touchdowns with some going to overtime, highlighting a fast evolving campus sport.

Wrestling results and notes from a busy night

The report covers numerous wrestling bouts including Wayne, Lutany, Lamborda, and Toledo, with several outpoints and knockouts. It also mentions Browning defeating John Spel Provident and Frank Judeon drawing. Len Macaluso and Martin drawing after a long, 10 minute session. An article previews Carlisle Indians football in Collier's, mentioning Lone Star Dietz, Jim Thorpe, Wilson Charles Jr, and Albert Einstein. The piece also notes 500 boys in supervised playground baseball at Wichita Falls, Texas.

The Associated Press Browning John Spel Provident Don Dela Carlisle Indians Glenn S. Warner Leland Stanford Collier’s Warner Carlisle Lone Star Dietz Jim Thorpe Wilson Charles, Jr Albert Exendine

Strange As It Seems by John Hix

A quirky column notes that no two snowflakes or objects are exactly alike and cites scientific ideas of uniqueness. It references a dog named Calculator, a monument at Fort Benning, and a misspelled address for readers to request more proof, signed John Vix.

Pepper Martin nationality guesses stir over St Louis opinion

St Louis reports a heated guess game on Pepper Martins origin as the star veteran hints at Irish, German, Dutch and English roots. He jokes about his mother, wife, and his football days with the Hominy Indians while noting a regional mix and his Oklahoma ties.

St. Louis

Millikin to meet Jayhawkers in Kansas trip

Millikin football coach Leo Johnson will take the team to Kansas for a Saturday game with Kansas Jayhawkers in Lawrence after a 22 to 0 win over Scott Field Friday. Freshman Johnny Heinlein impressed with power and dodging in the second half as George Corbett scored twice and Wellman France added a TD.

Decatur Leo Johnson Millikin Kansas Jayhawkers Lawrence Scott Field Army Boys St. Louis University Johnson Johnny Heinlein Chicago Heinlein George Corbett Corbett Wellman France Tong Yim Dan Siders Kansas City

Calm mindset helps in bowling as in golf

A veteran bowler explains a calm mental attitude is crucial in bowling, with tips to handle bad breaks and stay relaxed. Al Demaree offers a leaflet on spares via mail, asking readers to send a self addressed stamped envelope.

AL Demaree

Stars of Baseball World Promote Night Game at Topeka

Earl Mack leads his American League all stars against a minor league select lineup at Topeka Diamond fairgrounds Tuesday night at 7 45 o clock. The visiting roster includes Rube Walberg Bing Miller Charley Gehringer Harry Heilmann Bill Dickey Vernon Gomez and Earl Whitehill among others. The local team features Joey Kuehl John Peters Chuck Hostetler and Charley Woods.

Stars of Baseball World Topeka Diamond Topeka Earl Mack Connie Mack Fairgrounds Rube Walberg The Athletics Bing Miller Altrock and Schacht Washington Detroit Charley Gehringer al Thomas White Sox Firpo Marberry Washington Checker Arthur Shires Bill Sweenly Red Sox Red Kress St. Louis Johnny Kerr Lou Fonseca Harry Heilmann Cincinnati Tigers Bill Dickey New York Yankee Mickey Cochrane Vernon Gomez Benny Bengough Brownie Earl Whitehill Stat Pacific Coast Joey, Kuehl Washington Senators John Peters Kansas City Chuck Hostetler Charley Woods Pittsburgh Pirates

Conference Tilts A Test For Irish A Grand Horse Booked Tomorrow

Kansas City AP report previews the Big Six openers with Oklahoma and Nebraska meeting at Lincoln after injury plagued preseasons. Missouri and Kansas State struggle with casualties while Texas A&M and others prepare for pivotal non conference games. Notre Dame Northwestern clash looms as Spirit of Notre Dame fuels South Bend practice.

Sun Beau Ends Racing Career With Hawthorne Gold Cup Win

Chicago October 9 AP Sun Beau, hailed as the era’s wonder thoroughbred, won the £25,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup by a length and a half over Mate in a 11/4 mile race. The victory boosted his career earnings to $376,744 from 74 starts with 33 wins, his third straight win in the big Hawthorne race.

Chicago Old Sun Beau Mate Sun Beau

Saints Have a Chance in Little World Series

The St Paul Saints, trailing the Rochester Red Wings by one game, pushed toward forcing a seventh game after a 5-0 win cut Rochester’s series lead to 3-1. The American Association champs faced elimination but remained alive going into game eight.

Association Rochester Sc. Paul Saints Rochester Red Wings Red Birds Victorio

New Officers and Week’s Scores Highlight Commercial League

Commercial league installs Murray Lydie as president Frank Walter as vice president and Dr H W Craig as secretary treasurer The league meets weekly on Wednesday night The scores list includes numerous team names and figures with Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jewel fins released unconditionally by the club prompting no immediate new manager announcement

The Commercial League Murray Lydie Frank Walter H. W. Craig Reuter Organ Co Ded Rob Sil Webster Grocery Green Bros Ae Oe G Lawrence Sanitary Beene Smith Ti Murray Hicks Ens Pittsburgh Jewel Fins Pittsburgh Pirates

Lawrence guard Oscar Hardtarfer on Aggie casualty list

Oscar Hardtarfer of Lawrence, a guard in his third year on the Kansas Aggie football squad, was added to the casualty list with a broken hand suffered in a Wednesday scrimmage. He previously captained Lawrence High School. In 1927 Lloyd Michael, former Lawrence high center, was among twenty four Aggie players traveling to Columbia for the Missouri game.

Oscar Hardtarfer Lawrence Kansas Aggie Hardtarfer Lloyd Michael Aggie Columbia Missouri Saturny

Lawrence Gun Club Hosts Sunday Shoot Near Lawrence

A 50 third handicap event will start at 9 50 in the morning at the Lawrence Gun Club on grounds south of Lawrence along highway 78. Prizes include a shirt donated by Carl's and an engraved pencil by Rankin's.

Lawrence

All-Stars to Meet Green Brothers At Shook's Diamond

A team of All-Stars managed by Harry Winters will play the Green Brothers Athletics Sunday afternoon at Shook's diamond north of Lawrence on highway TSW. Ray Snow will pitch for the All Stars. lineup includes Stanwix second base and L. Deimerritt at first base among others.

Harry Winters Will Fley Green Brothers Atheltics Sun- Fons Shook's Diamond Lawrence Highway Tsw Ray Snow All Stars Stanwix L. Deimerritt Ib. W. Nieder J. Nich

Starting Lineups for Game Saturday a

Elks lineup details ahead of Saturday's game outline starting players and key roles. Bowling scores referenced in teaser suggest a sports pairing or event recap accompanying the page.

Reduction of Methodist districts considered in El Dorado

El Dorado October 9 AP delegates of the Southwest Kansas conference of the Methodist church discussed cutting districts from six to five, a plan once proposed last year. The report will go to the bishop and cabinet. annual reports showed gains in membership and funds. Delegates to the General Conference in Atlantic City next May were named from Hutchinson Winfield and Larned. Reserve delegates and lay representatives to be named. Also noted: Portland plans to spend 10000 on traveling football fans for the Oregon Washington game and several athletes training for the 1932 Olympics.

el Dorado Kan Southwest Kansas The Methodist Church Atlantic City F. E. Mossman Southwestern College Winfield I. D Harris A. E. Henry J. J. W. Abel Hutchinson Nelson Gardner Larned C. A. Kitch Frank Neff Wichita E . Freeman H. L.gleckler Dodge City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jayhawks K. U Ratch Aggies Kk. U. E Bante Resiiats Tad Wayne Lutany Lamborda Toledo E. Towe Clarener Leona Hulush Iby Tiling Dazirr d _Eniite Maurdsch Wichita Falls Tex John Hix Ketchikan Alaski Fort Benning Caleut Columbuis John Vix Ee Fe University of Chicago Ketchiken Alaska Bertone Wenstane Seda DER Being Miller Aggie-Missouri Nebraska-Oklahoma Oklahoma Nebraska Lincoln Dana X Strousker Texas Gwinn Henry Bittner Collings Henry Lancaster Stuber Gill Dehanningmeier Aggies Pullmans Lang Hardtaker Fairbanks Morgan McMillin Wiggins Harsh Breen Graham Shaffer Bushy Auker Cronkite Blaine Seely Hasler Michael Dalton Wertzberger Pilcher Doll Gump Teter Stephenson Hraba Hecker Wexbrew Son State Cyclones Simpson Morningside Detroit University Notre Dame Northwestern Knute Rockne Heartly Anderson Wildcats Notra Dame South Bend Red Russell Mike Olson Russell Pat Page, Jr Lou Kanne Vinson Ishlin Michigan Harry Newman Stan Hazer Dave Cook Purdue Bill Charle Ohio State Vanderbilt Buckeyes Rosequist Sam Willaman Commodores Minnesota Gophers Oakland Cal Stanford Wisconsin Alabama Poly Texas A. & M MS Clace Saints GUN Club Green Brothers All-Stars Shook's New Fall Manhattan ELKS Ols H. Winters Winters R. Johnson M. Nichols Kansas University James Millikin Harson Shi Minois Wesleyan J. A. Reilly Georgetown Jack Copeland Friends Southwest Methodist Conference Portland Ore Seattle Dick Barker Cornell College Mount Vernon Sweden Jack Mahan Texas Aggie G. W. Hazard Dickinson Middle West Sat Four Horsemen Moon Mullins Hart Schaffner & Marx America
Search Courier

Search the Lawrence Journal World Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawrence Journal World?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication