Kansas University Weekly.
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A. winning in 10 2-5 seconds, remarkably good time in a drizzling rain and on a heavy track. Sherman was second and Hill third.
The next event, putting the 16-pound shot was won by Mosse, Y. M. C. A., putting it 36 feet, 6 inches; Foster second 32 feet, 11 inches; Sanderson, third 30 feet, 8 inches.
The standing broad jump was won by Rench, 9 feet 8 inches; Sanderson, second, 9 feet $7\frac{1}{2}$ inches; Sherman 9 feet 7 inches.
The 220 yard dash, the most exciting finish of the day, was won by Kirk, Y. M. C. A. Time, 23 seconds; Sherman, second; and Voights, third.
The throwing of the 12-pound hammer was won by Outland, 109 feet, 8 inches. Sanderson, second, 98 feet 6 inches, Pierce, Y. M. C. A., third, 96 feet.
In the running high jump Kansas won first second and third places. Sanderson, Rench and Sherman each being tied, 4 feet and 10 inches. Sanderson afterward cleared 5 feet 6 inches.
The 440 yard dash started with five contestants, and was a close and exciting race, Kirk, won 57 seconds with Hamaker second, Foster third.
The 120 yard hurdle race had four entries. Sherman knocked down the eighth hurdle when he was in the lead, which disqualified him for a place. McMurray, won in 19 3-5 seconds; Cook, Y. M. C. A., second, and George, Y. M. C. A., third.
The running broad jump was won by Sanderson, 19 feet $5\frac{1}{2}$ inches; Voights, second, 18 feet 1 inch; Moss, Y. M. C. A. third, 16 feet $6\frac{3}{4}$ inches.
The 220-yard hurdle race was won by McMurray, in 29 4-5 seconds; Sherman, second, and E. Anschutz, Y. M. C. A. third.
In the one mile run Baldridge secured first place, going the distance in 5:10 4-5, with E. Anschutz, Y. M. C. A., second, and Hamaker third.
The pole vaulting was the last event of the day's sport and was won by Sanderson, who cleared 9 feet; Cook, Y. M. C. A. was second, 8 feet 6 inches.
The final score figuring in points of five, three and one, for the three places stood, University 75. Y. M. C. A. 33.
The Judges were Prof. Rothwell, William Jewell College, Mr A. M. Allen, of Kansas City, and Dean Green of the University. Dr. Riley of the Y. M. C. A. was time keeper, Coach Cowan starter, and Will Walker, scorer.
A. winning in 10 2-5 seconds, remarkably good time in a drizzling rain and on a heavy track. Sherman was second and Hill third.
The next event, putting the 16-pound shot was won by Mosse, Y. M. C. A., putting it 36 feet, 6 inches; Foster second 32 feet, 11 inches; Sanderson, third 30 feet, 8 inches.
The standing broad jump was won by Rench, 9 feet 8 inches; Sanderson, second, 9 feet $ 7 \frac{1}{2} $ inches; Sherman 9 feet 7 inches.
The 220 yard dash, the most exciting finish of the day, was won by Kirk, Y. M. C. A. Time, 23 seconds; Sherman, second; and Voights, third.
The throwing of the 12-pound hammer was won by Outland, 109 feet, 8 inches. Sanderson, second, 98 feet 6 inches, Pierce, Y.M.C. A., third, 96 feet.
In the running high jump Kansas won first second and third places. Sanderson, Rench and Sherman each being tied, 4 feet and 10 inches. Sanderson afterward cleared 5 feet 6 inches.
The 440 yard dash started with five contestants, and' was a close and exciting race, Kirk, won 57 seconds with Hamaker second, Foster third.
The 120 yard hurdle race had four entries. Sherman knocked down the eighth hurdle when he was in the lead, which disqualified him for a place. McMurray, won in 193-5 seconds; Cook, Y.M.C.A., second, and George, Y. M.C.A., third.
The running broad jump was won by Sanderson, 19 feet $5 \frac{1}{2}$ inches; Voights, second, 18 feet 1 inch; Moss, Y. M. C. A. third, 16 feet $6 \frac{3}{4}$ inches.
The 220-yard hurdle race was won by McMurray, in 294-5 seconds; Sherman, second, and E. Anschutz, Y. M. C. A. third.
In the one mile run Baldridge secured first place, going the distance in 5:104-5, with E. Anschutz, Y.M.C.A., second, and Hamaker third.
The pole vaulting was the last event of the day's sport and was won by Sanderson, who cleared 9 feet; Cook, Y. M. C. A. was second, 8 feet 6 inches.
The final score figuring in points of five, three and one, for the three places stood, University 75. Y.M.C.A.33.
The Judges were Prof. Rothwell, William Jewell College, Mr A.M.Allen, of Kansas City, and Dean Green of the University. Dr. Riley of the Y. M.C.A.was time keeper Coach Cowan starter, and Will Walker, scorer.
The first visit of the University track team may be said to be successful. The attendance was disappointing, owing to the inclementy of the weather. The field and track events can be made popular in Kansas City, and no efforts should be spared to further the interest in this line of sport.
Base Ball Team of '96.
Decoration Day was an unfortunate one for the atheletic interests. Rain spoiled the track sports at Kansas City and prevented the last base-ball game of the season. Ottawa was scheduled to meet the Jayhawkers, but did not get closer to McCook field than the Santa Fe depot. Manager Todd sent the boys home on the same train they arrived on.
The base-ball season has not been as lively as heretofore. This was due largely to the excessive rain fall during the month of May, which required the cancelling of several dates. Then the class games absorbed a great deal of the base-ball enthusiasm, and really interfered with the showing of the 'Varsity team.
There were three games played on McCook field, each resulting in a victory for the home team.
There were three games played on McCook field each resulting in a victory for the home team. The first with the Haskell Institute was an easy and uninteresting one, owing to the weakness of the Indian team. The Ottawa team was clearly out classed. The victory over the Hawkins team from Ft. Leavenworth was a well earned one, and one of the prettiest exhibitions ever seen on McCook field.. A second game with the Ottawa and Indian teams had to be canceled.
The team made two trips away from home, one to Ft. Leavenworth where they were defeated in a good game, the other to Ottawa, which game was called in the second inning on account of rain.
The team of'96, was a strong aggregation of players, and with team practice would have been worthy of some excellent work. Wagner and Outland make a strong battery. Mitchell can play a first base for any amateur team. Todd is an old infielder, while Blackshire and Burdict are both capable. Sherman is a reliable fielder and a scientific player. Foster, Griggs and Snyder all fielded in the various games. Foster did well toward the end of the season. Griggs is a good fielder and with experience will make a capital player.