Fans give reasons for rivalry (Columbia Missourian)

Posted by Administrator | Leawood News | Sunday 30 November 2008 9:39 pm
KANSAS CITY — Quantrill’s Raid, the 1863 pro-slavery attack on Lawrence, spawned the rivalry that spans the 165 miles between Lawrence and Columbia. Almost 150 years later, it takes a bit more fuel to keep the hatred burning. Even if it’s just a drop. “I had to drive across it (Kansas) once, never have liked it since,” said Jim Lawley, 58, from Smithville. “It took me four days to get ...

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