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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
2
McCarty’s yearlings clashed with the university’s varsity yesterday, holding the older team scoreless for long stretches. The freshmen’s defensive strength and breadth of effort surprised observers, with several standout performances amid rough play and lingering fatigue. Coach Olcott plans more scrimmages with Baker and upcoming sessions to sharpen form.
The Kansas Jayhawks face an unsettled selection with many regulars from last season unavailable. Coach Cleaton notes no final decisions yet and lists returning candidates such as Earl Kinn and Reed among others, signaling a wide battle for nearly every slot. A notice invites Reynolds Gros can or packer owners to come forward.
The Missouri Valley sees many new coaches and assistants across Nebraska, Kansas Aggies, Drake, and others. Ralph Galae of Dartmouth leads Drake under Lt WieRsa West Point star with speculation on a stronger season. Kansas, Missouri, and Ames backfield and front lines show varied depth as practice opens and old staffs return.
The Washington squad begins a new season with Ed Munds returning as coach. It marks the second game for Anes and the third for Kangas, while St. Louis crushed Brewer’s Tigers 12 to 0 last year in their first win over Missouri on the gridiron.
Baldwin May scrimmage with Kansas University at Lawrence this week to gain pointers before the Baker-Agvie game on the 30th. Schlatterman marshals forty men nightly as Baker improves, while the Freshmen organize a twenty five man squad to scrimmage near the end of the week. Shuegilola and Tay son of Wiumiexto are among newcomers likely to bolster the varsity next year. The expected line includes Center uy, Tackles Stuckey and Stewart, Guards Walt Flatch Walton and Smith, Ends Preshaw Scott, Backfield Kerns Stewart Garver Scott Greved Anderson Nichols.
Local notices list residents visiting towns such as Ottawa Topeka Lawrence and Hutchinson. Names include Hf Alderdice Mrs tin Dr H Webbser Eddie Kinzer M Wise Rev Harry Wise Rev Ho A Church Dr Wilbur Magan and Baker Uni students with various travels and health updates. Several residents move to new homes and others plan winter stays while attending events and church activities.
Doctor James Naismith proposes a modified seven-on-seven outdoor basketball game for university gym classes to use on a larger court south of the gym. The plan aims to accommodate about 100 players at once, with freshmen enrollment high and outdoor play possible during winter. Naismith says the game is fast and engaging and could become a popular athletic activity on campus.
Market letters report a strong cattle close last week with prices up to 25 cents. Beef steer prices held near last week's levels while cows remained close to steady. Prime prime steers sold around 10.50 with feeder buyers taking 700 to 1100 lb steers and heifers and mixed lots varying in price.
An old advertisement claims acids in the system poison the blood causing skin and nerve diseases and urges elimination of acids through Swift’s Specific, described as a centuryold vegetable tonic for blood cleansing and system toning. It directs readers to consult druggists or write Medical Department 93 Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
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