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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
2
Kansan football previews focus on a crucial meeting with Kansas, noting Dewey Huston’s kicking prowess and the Aggies' recent wins. Coach Bachman and Kansas staff anticipate new plays, while a large party travels on the Aggie Special to cheer the team in Ahearn Field.
Members of the Lawrence primtry club will attend a dinner tournament after the fall championship. The event, captained by Dr. H. T. Jones and L. Patterson, will be held at the club house tomorrow at 6 20 PM. Palms Club guests will be present, and reservations must be made by noon tomorrow with Mrs. Levan guiding Count Club arrangements.
A high school team faces a decisive clash with Topeka in two weeks as coaches plan focused practices and scouting. The outcome could shape standings and playoff chances for both programs.
Lawrence High School enters two weeks of practice to sharpen for the heavy game at Topeka on November 7. Max Klein, the Lawrence coach, will rest Chambers and Huffman while Fuller and Woodruff recover. Topeka, stronger than Manhattan and Kansas City Kansas, looms as the toughest test, with a defense built around studied Topeka tactics. A large crowd is expected, tickets on sale locally, and a post game celebration plan may accompany a possible championship run.
Haskell prepares for a grueling game against St. Louis University with the Indians in good shape heading into the matchup. The upcoming contest tests the team’s stamina and resolve as they pursue a tough win.
The Haskell Braves resumed practice for the St Louis University game next Saturday in St Louis. Bates and Mc lemoyne recovered from minor injuries and will start, while Killbuck sprained his knee but played Friday against the Wesleyns of Salina. The Indians seek a strong showing against the Catholics after a 0-8 loss earlier in the season.
The team shows strong form with improving long passes and robust line attacks. backs display vigor in both running and blocking as they prepare for the next match.
In first Lawrence appearance Lindley, a small but lively halfback, kept plays tight and forced errors while coach Max Klein mixes strategy in the Hics lineup. Semon, new fast halfback, opened action after delays. Prophet, ex Haskell player and 16th Infantry guard, is visiting schoolmates Jackson and adds veteran insight. Aggie scouts close McCook waters to keep plays secret. Jayhawkers face muddy conditions as Creighton touch plays are watched. Frere earns praise after three seasons of steady effort. Woodward, recently ill, returns home from Simmons hospital to recover under his father Sheriff Weedward’s care.
Wilson Riley, a university junior, works on a wireless scheme to relay the Kansas University Aggie game from Manhattan to Lawrence. He intends to travel to Manhattan to secure the sending device while a receiver stays in Lawrence to spread the information among students.
Officials of the Aero Club of America conceded that the Gordon Bennett international trophy for free balloons was won by the Belgian entry Belgica piloted by two Belgian army officers Lievis Ve Muryter and La Brousse in New York.
Georgia's Democratic platform denounces the League of Nations as "unalterable opposition" and instructs senators to vote against the covenant. The convention endorses Governor Cox and Roosevelt for president and vice president.
Fragmentary ad hints at coal and car sales at a Lumber Company with a phone number. Mentions names Jens and Gus and a social note about seeing Oh Cindy tonight.
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