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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1927
Page
3
Haskell Indians prepare for K 8 football, sending John Thomay and teammates through afternoon drills at Haskell Stadium. The squad, in tip top shape, focusing on intensive conditioning and signaling work for upcoming season, with plans to build a new pack and power setup.
Fans greet Gene Tunney on his arrival from Cleveland as police shield the heavyweight champion from unruly crowds. He waves to the throng, then heads to the Billmoore hotel under police escort after a brief greeting with friends and reporters. Earlier, Dr. F B Davis returned from Detroit after attending the Chemistry Society meeting.
Readable parts show fragmented lines about a baseball game with teams and scores but data is incomplete. No clear date location or full team names to confirm a proper headline.
Wisconsin football in Madison shows improvement in line play and backfield depth as coach Ethwaite evaluates starting lineup. End prospects Welch and Cameron push for regular duties while guards and running backs compete for roles. About 58 players remain in contention for the Sept 27 opener with several positions unsettled and coin flips possible.
Leaden skies and a soggy practice confined to fundamentals as coach Cappon drills the Kansas team ahead of the Grinnell clash. McLouth South focuses on kicking with Captain Barrett Hamilton. Schmidt, Sabo, Lookabaugh lead linemen and backs. Only ten practice days remain before facing the Pioneers. Schmidt will miss the game with a broken nose.
AP report notes an old-time fiddlers contest during Pratt Kansas fall festival on September 27. Cash prizes and fashion entries offered for winners. Local fiddlers are invited to compete in the city event.
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