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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1923
Page
2
Kansas coach Clark plans heavy practice and scrimmage week as the Jayhawks train for the opening Valley clash with Nebraska in Lincoln. Harold Burt returns to the lineup at halfback with a veteran line and a full-strength backfield and defense.
The fall golf handicap tournament at the Country Club is postponed to Thursday due to recent heavy rain. Twelve Lawrence business houses have offered grand prizes for three twelve flight groups. Prize donors include Kansas Electric Power Co Jaedicke's Houk and Green Weav Ober's Julius Maarks Round Corner Drug Store Earl's L L Riling Gustafson's Newman Shoe Rankin's Drug Store and the local high school and grade school students participate.
A football coaching article argues that general strategy arises from game history and coached study. It emphasizes a flexible system guiding the quarterback and captain, with formations and play cycles shaping decision making and field tactics. The map targets offensive zones and situational choices for the Bel llinois coach.
Haskell Indians coached by Richard and LeRoy Hanley pushed Minnesota to a 13 to 12 upset scare on Northrop field in Minneapolis. John Levi starred with an 85-yard touchdown run and a pivotal 80-yard return, while Ray Eklund and Earl Martineau contributed major plays for Minnesota. Dan Jim Thorpe and Carlyle veteran presence watched from the sidelines as Levi earned praise from Thorpe as the greatest player he had seen.
Photo caption shows Judge Landis at the first World Series game in New York where Minnesota defeats the Indians. Lineups list Minnesota players Haskell Carpenter and Swanbee among scorers and substitutions. Indians’ scorers include Levi and Elkins. Officials and referees noted. Also, Lawrence travels to Argentine Thursday for a Kansas City game, date moved from Friday due to a teachers’ convention.
Manila reports, from the Philippine Islands, show second quarter 1928 opium seizures vastly higher than prior records. In Manila port alone 103 kilograms 669 grams were seized valued at 67500 dollars, with convictions yielding 1970.50 and total sentences surpassing 26 years.
Topeka Kansas October 18 storage space on Kansas farms totaling 162 million bushels exceeds the state’s annual average wheat crop. Secretary J C Mohler says farmers can store at home without using elevators, noting only 24 counties have less bin capacity than last year’s crop and no county is far under normal production. Potatoes and bread system notes end of report.
Kansas defeats Oklahoma A and M 9 to 0 on Saturday at the Stadium field. The first score came late in the first quarter when Masby blocked a kick and Higgins recovered behind his goal line for a safety. A late fourth quarter drive produced Kansas' only touchdown on a Black to Griffin 15 yard pass and a five yard run by Griffin. The rally began after Griffin rushed Gaddis, whose kick went only eight yards, giving Kansas the ball on Oklahoma’s 34 yard line. Smith gained seven yards, followed by another seven by Shannon. Black then connected with Griffin and kicked for the ninth point. Much of the game featured punting duels between Higgins and Smith.
Kansas defeated Oklahoma 78 to 61 with multiple scoring plays including a Griffin touchdown and a Black real site score. The game featured 4 first downs by Oklahoma and 3 by Kansas, with Oklahoma completing two passes for 18 yards and Kansas seven completions for 65 yards. Punts and penalties were modest, substitutions listed for both sides, and a safety occurred for Kansas.
The first home football game at Cordley field is set for Friday October 26 against Manhattan ion with Emporia postponed to a later date. Season tickets will stay on sale to cover the Manhattan game next Friday.
Eyes of the horse world focus on the Genesee Valley October 15 to 20 for the national endurance ride with Avon as a key test. The event, endorsed by national horse groups and approved by War Department agencies, aims to showcase stamina suitable for mounted service in the United States. Trainer H B Freitz imports eight Morgans from Vermont to prove their enduring qualities, led by Black Diamond. The piece notes a season context and local businesses advertising cold remedies and a pelican pouch fact.
A Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific bulletin outlines how the railroad’s leaders rose from clerical and shop roles to top posts. President J. B. Gorman started as a car checker, with others beginning as stenographers, clerks, or foremen. The piece notes mobility within the company and questions future board selections.
Thirty five young business men gathered yesterday at First Church for a newly formed Bible class. Chancellor Lindley and Prof W J Baumgartner attended. Fritz Meyn was elected president and Craig Kennedy secretary of the organization.
A fragment notes that efor! is used to subdue male patients in clothing trades, while in England hypnotic influence is used in dental procedures. The text is unclear and fragmentary but points to techniques in medical or professional settings.
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