Three Squads Out On M Cook Field In New KU Football Tryouts
Student reports describe the second 1916 Kansas football practice on M Cook Field with 35 players, including many freshmen in suits and a strong mix of veterans led by Captain Lindsey. Coaches Olcott and Clark emphasize new candidates, backfield contenders like Cowgill and Russell, and end candidates Heath and Wilson as the team builds depth for the coming season.
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Jayhawker
Fast
Palkowsky
Wint Smith
Odd
Kabler
Gorrill
Ruble
Cowgill
Russell
Casey
Nerton
Fiske
Oklahoma
McFarland
Topeka
Scholle
Chase County High
Ellison
Smother
McCarty
Poster
Dunkley
Lawrence High School
Heath
Wilson
Bradley
Freshiman
Lawrence
Winiam i
Stan
Olcott
Maul Mankato
Mi Ittin
Wilbur
Nyrenee High
Franc Arnold
Kansas
Rennie Owen
Oklahoma Sooners
Owen
Bill Hargiss
Empory
Bill
Kansas Normals
Karis
Football practice signals improve depth for season
The AP report notes strong running signals and a promising depth chart as IK UL football enters its second day of practice. Multiple freshmen show potential while veterans must compete to keep roster spots as two more teams are expected to be fully available by week’s end.
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IK. UL
Indirect Football Tactics and Eligibility at Washburn
Coach Kennedy and Lin overcome eligibility issues as Washburn College braces for a season relying on forward passes and open play. Kansas teams like Oklahoma and Kansas State trend toward passing while Washburn trains with care, aiming for a strong aerial game and solid backfield support.
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Washburn College
Doc Kennedy
eKhnedy
Cicott
Kansas
Clements At Quarter Williams Shifts On Haskell Grid
Coach Verne Venne reshapes the Iron Warriors at Haskell with eleven lettermen and new players as Williams moves from right end to right tackle. Clements is a leading prospect at left tackle while Choate has left the squad.
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Vennie
Iron Warriors
Haskell
Fimot Choate
Choate
Oklahoma
Tegans
Campbell
Venne
Piergon
Dinner Tournament at Blawrey Country Club Resumes
First round of the dinner tournament at Blawrey Country Club completed with Meade defeating Mudie Lindley 63 to secure the final point after Hinesley won the opening holes. Asher team led 2 b 1 as the event progresses toward a September 1 dinner where losers eat on one side with an extra course checkbook prize.
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bLawrey Country Club
Veuterdas Alernoon
Tdge GF
Tandrey
Fod. Meade
Mudie Lindley
Aien
For Sale at Bargain and Local Notices
Fragmentary notice describes household goods and furniture for sale at a bargain. References to a team, captain, and a phone number appear amid otherwise garbled text. Mentions an event schedule before six o'clock and a Governors Capper designation for a Kansas delegation to a Southwest Daily show in Kansas City.
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Vietues
Stor
Barteldes
Olentt
Laptad
Capper
Kansas
Southwest Daily Show
Kansas City
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Sella
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Missouri
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Weidemann’s
Ennue Jing
Morland
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Seee
Weidemann
Haskell Field
Clements
Williams
Verne
Binner
Karher
Sunova
Sunnova
Jenb Badsky
SSS. Co
Atlanta, Georgia
Lawrence Bros. and Sons
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