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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1934
Page
6
Kansas and Oklahoma battled to a dramatic 7 all tie deep into the fourth quarter as Jayhawks Kell directed the offense with passing to Hapgood and Stukey while linemen Dees Clawson and Phelps blocked fiercely. Oklahoma’s Brooks and Wells fought Wells and Seigle on the wings, but Kansas electric late drive and a crucial pass to Stukey earned the tie.
John Hix surveys origins of the word news and its spelling. He notes early forms like newes and the first regular English publication The Daily Courant begun by Elizabeth Mallet in 1702. America's first daily was The American Daily Advertiser in Philadelphia, 1784.
Saturday’s Big 6 action saw Nebraska capitalize on a 21 yard run by Lloyd Cardwell after a Henry Bauer pass for the extra point. Iowa State’s Harold Miller ran 74 yards on four plays for a fourth quarter TD. Oklahoma and Kansas traded scores with Ben Poynier and Mano Stukey scoring, Long added the extra point, while Missouri seized a fumble in the end zone for a 6-0 lead over Chicago before Tulsa and Kansas State battled to a 0-0 start in Tulsa.
Friday features Emporia vs Ottawa at Coane night Bethany vs McPherson at McPherson at night. Saturday schedule lists Wichita vs Pittsburg Teachers at Pittsburg Emporia Teachers vs Southwast in Winfield Kansas State vs Washburn. St Benedict's vs Port talys at St Texas Haskell Drake at Des Matis Friends Bethel at Newton.
In Topeka on October 25 AP reports central conference standings set for next Saturday as Fort Hays State leads the field without conference play while Wichita, Pittsburg, and Southwestern chase second place. Washburn faces Kansas State College in Topeka, Baker and Wesleyan loom for the title, and several other matchups, including Haskell at Drake and Bethel against Friends, shape the race.
Big Six standings hinge on Nebraska’s defense as Oklahoma battles Missouri in Norman while Kansas State stumbles against Tulsa. Iowa State angles for a title challenge after close losses to Nebraska and Oklahoma, and Kansas meets Iowa State in Ames amid a busy football Saturday across the conference.
The report chronicles a tense Kansas game against Oklahoma with a key 60 yard pass to Stukey and a late extra point by McCall, amid praise for Kansas defense and notable performances by Hapgood and Ben Poynor. It notes crowd size over 8,000, scout presence, and calls for clearer jersey numbering in the Big Six.
The Haskell Indians played Benton High to a scoreless tie at St. Joseph on Saturday afternoon. Despite Benton outweighing them, Haskell gained 137 yards from scrimmage to Benton's 122, with standout play from Palos and Hose.
Pasadena Calif October 29 AP the Rose Bowl selection rests with Pacific Coast conference officials yet a dozen potential opponents are being floated Stanford Washington Michigan State Princeton Army Navy Syracuse Dartmouth Alabama Tulane LSU Rice as candidates from the East and South with Minnesota Illinois Chicago and others also mentioned
Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears remained atop the National Professional Football League as Oct 29 results left them tied for first. Ken Strom led the Giants with two touchdowns and a field goal, while Brooklyn earned a win over Pittsburgh. The Bears face the New York Giants next, and the Lions host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Colorado forecaster Charlie Bishon predicts Cavalcade Disters and Ararigata will finish first through third in the Derby, recalling a World Series call for the Cardinals. He lives in Union Printers Home and says decision by judge will hinge on new documents.
Coach Gus Welch reports Haskell player Richard West is out for some time with a dislocated collar bone from Friday night game against Grinnell. West, a top athlete, played tackle and guard and was held up at end.
A nearby meeting notes treasurer report by Ray Scott and a committee led by Dorothy Sanford Rosemary Glenn and Floyd Svoboda to plan an upcoming roast. The program featured a piano solo by Betts Jo Svoboda a short talk by Mrs O Morris and a French harp solo. New officers include President Bilken Glenn vice president Lloyd Svoboda secretary treasurer Phyllis Sanford pianist Betty de Svoboda song leader Ruby Glenn yell leader Joseph Stauffer and reporter Floyd Svoboda.
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