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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
6
Chancellor Lindley backed Kansas football as Ad Linksey’s squad trained for the upcoming Big Six clash with Oklahoma. A scrimmage versus the frosh exposed strengths and gaps, with emphasis on flawless execution and improved backfield punting.
Los Angeles yellowed report notes Jack Lovelock, world and Olympic 1500m record holder, returning from Berlin aboard the liner Monterey. He argues athletics lose fun when rushing against time, prefers winning to clock pressure. Arch Rival Archie San Romani, improving, expects medical practice to end his racing soon.
The piece recalls Nurhachu vowing massacre of the Chinese after succeeding as viceroy of Ninehe Taytirs in the UK century and his wars shaping Ming decline. It notes Nurhachu’s death after renaming to Tien Ming, the alliance with rebels, and the dynasty overthrow leading to a Manchu prince on the Chinese throne and later the Ata thu dynasty’s fall. then shifts to notes on The House of Cards by Raymond Steith and a brief aside on goldfish and a teaser for Tomorrow: The Human Towboat.
Washington on October 14, Clark Griffith, longtime Senators president, criticized the improper use of pinch hitter. He argued the term means replacing a batter with a better hitter and urged speakers and writers to stop applying it to substituting or doing a better job.
Chicago and Purdue renew a long standing grid rivalry at Stagg Field with Purdue seeking a repeat win after eight straight victories since 1928. The series record stands Chicago 27, Purdue 13, with one tie. The 44 year history traces back to 1892 and the looming clash casts uncertainty over future meetings.
Lawrence high school Lions practiced hard three days before Friday’s conference game with Emporia at Haskell Stadium. Coach Edd Wood sought more progress after a tough Leavenworth bout while two players, guard David Watermulder and backfield candidate Ralph Houk, are sidelined by illness and injury.
Emil S. Liston invites Kansas conference Methodist pastors to the Baker McPherson football game on Friday October 16 at 2 30 p m. Ministers may bring girl scouts Leaguers or other groups as guests of the Patrons day celebration and will be admitted free. Nelson P. Horn will head the welcome committee of faculty and students.
Chicago October 14 Bud Wilkinson Minnesota guard turned quarterback again and used fast thinking to keep the Gophers’ winning streak intact. He tricked Nebraska with a reverse pass play after a near scoreless stretch, then earlier used a feint to expose Washington’s defense for a decisive pass. Wilkinson’s evolution from guard to quarterback stems from reading plays and seizing opportunities, cementing his role in Minnesota’s offense.
A mob of about 1000 wild geese were saved from Niagara Falls after two days of danger. Niagara River gees rose from rocky reefs above Goat Island at dawn and flew southward across the falls. Game Protector James G. Woodcock had fired blanks to drive them to safety last night. Nearby London Ontario reported 500 birds wrecked against the Pelee Island lighthouse in Lake Erie, dying after collisions sparked by bright light.
Norman Oklahoma October 13 1 1 University of Oklahoma players revised their game plan focusing on passing as they prep for the conference opener against Kansas in Lawrence. Woody Huddleston Jack Baer and Bill Breeden blend with wingback formations to bolster the air attack while workouts in Washburn College Bowl forecast a Topeka stop en route.
A kansan sports column notes a Saturday football game between Kansas University and Oklahoma, warning distraction from the season amid a campus anti-coaching staff campaign. It urges university leadership to declare a stance and laments student press noise over the row.
A reflective vignette recounts autumn camps in the Canadian north and prairie nights in Colorado. It recalls deer stalking, campfires, and memories of prior hunts, while noting a looming poaching concern as Colorado wardens watch the 1936 bear season opening October 1 and closing soon.
Chicago Oct 14 Gabby Hartnett veteran Cubs catcher remains with the team after a visit to owner P K Wrigley. Wrigley says no reason for a trade and that Hartnett is happy with Chicago. Earlier reports that Brooklyn sought Hartnett as a manager were denied by Wrigley.
New York dispatch notes Joe Louis drew a smaller crowd at the Hippodrome than at Madison Square Garden as Brescia offered stiffer resistance. The piece also touches on coaching moves, college football struggles, and baseball trade rumors involving Casey Stengel, Hank Leiber, Arky Vaughn, and other figures, reflecting a busy sports gossip page.
The Len Warneke deal to the St Louis Cardinals for Jimmy Collings and Tarzan Parmelee signals a broader NL shift. Giants Cardinals and Cubs plan further trades to bolster power at the plate and pitching. Cubs boss Wrigley grants Grimm authority to swap anyone as Phil Cavarretta’s future at first comes under review.
National League giants face heavy roster overhauls with Bill Terry likely to retire and new players tested at first base. Key shifts include Jack McCarthy challenging for first, Leiber traded, Mayo and Ott to lead outfield, and need for a left-handed catcher and reliable pitching to counter rivals Cardinals and Cubs next spring.
Governor Marland said he would deputize any number of drys the United Drys delegate to raid liquor sellers, enacting full powers if needed. The debate over repeal and liquor enforcement frames the general election discussion, with Williamson urging honest enforcement rather than broad delegations.
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