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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1913

Page

2

Politically charged Chicago index lists clubs and offices

A long item catalogs self sustaining clubs in Chicago with addresses from Apollo Club to University, plus a political polemic claiming Woman's Suffrage is a menace to the community. It argues suffrage emails and media oppose tax compliance and promote effeminacy in politics.

Chicago Apollo Club Michigan Ave Chamber of Commerce Calumet 20Th St Caxton Chicago Athletic Association Chicago Yacht

Timing device for sports by W F Minor in New York

The Scientific American describes a timing apparatus by W F Minor of 480 Ninth Avenue Manhattan as suited for events with limited prep time. It operates a signal at spaced intervals and automatically measures times for preparation and execution to prevent unfair timing by officials.

W. F. Minor Ninth Avenue Manhattan N. Y Scientific American

Death toll in 1913 football season tops fourteen

Fourteen players were killed and 175 injured in football games in the season which virtually closed Saturday. The fatalities, nearly matching 1912, stemmed largely from fractured skulls and spinal injuries. Only two university players were killed, Vernon Helgea of Norwich and Edward Morrissey of St Ambrose, who died after injuries and complications.

Vernon Helgea Norwich Conn Holy Cross Edward Morrissey St. Ambrose Varsity

Status of Rhodes Scholars at Oxford Sports

The Oxford athletic committee considered Rhodes scholars in freshmen sports. Two resolutions were adopted: residence at any other university disqualifies a student from freshmen events, and in university club sports no competitor over 24 may participate. The rules take effect next October.

Rhodes Oxford England Oxford University Athletic Club

Johnson Turns Down Vaudeville for Baseball Career

Walter Johnson, famed pitcher, rejected a vaudeville offer that would have paid $15,000 for ten weeks. An agent proposed a monologue act on a vaudeville circuit at $1,500 weekly for ten weeks, but Johnson chose to stay with baseball.

Johnson Walter Johnson

Record Run Qualifies in Philadelphia Pool Match

Edward Ralph made a claimed new consecutive run of 73 balls in a pocket billiards match with Morris Fink in Philadelphia. The best on record is 85 by B. Allen in 1909, with the prior high under new rules said to be 59 by De Oro. Ralph won 150 to 31.

Edward Ralph Morris Fink Philadelphia B. Allen Boston de Oro Ralph

Mixing Pros and Amateurs in A A U Rules Debate

Walter L Liginger former A A U president protests President Kirby's proposal to let amateurs and professionals compete in the same events. Liginger says annual meetings seek to strengthen amateur status and safeguard the definition, keeping pros from triumphing over amateurs.

Walter L. Liginger Amateur Athletic Union of the United States G. T. Kirby Mr. Liginger New York City Liginger

Americans to Enter Germany Championship in Berlin

A team of fifty American bowlers from the United Bowling Clubs of New York will compete in the national tournament in Berlin next summer. Joseph Thum, eight-year president, leads the party as the fourth overseas bid for foreign honors. The 1904 German championship saw Americas take the international team trophy. Training sites for various American League teams are listed, including Sox in California and Yankees in Houston.

Berlin United Bowling Clubs of New York Joseph Thum Atlantic Colingen Frederick Schwartje

Sullivan Retires From Public Life to Farm Life

John L. Sullivan, famed as the greatest bare knuckle fighter, announces retirement from public life. He plans to spend remaining days on a farm bought with prize earnings from his days in the ring.

Tener's six views on keeping baseball clean and healthy

Governor John K Tener of Pennsylvania, newly elected president of the National League, outlines six cardinal views. He calls for a sanitary game, rejects doctors, defends old time standards with modern detail, supports Mathewson’s continued involvement, urges umpires to balance rule enforcement with public sentiment, and expresses pride in his former baseball career while aiming to be a constructive leader alongside President Johnson of the American League.

John K. Tener Pennsylvania Mathewson Tener Johnson

Gossip on sports and prominent athletes of 1905 to 1914

A collage of sports tidbits notes Wick Curry’s youth records and Admiral Dewey’s pace, Mil ton Stock’s potential move, Cuban star Mendes’ arm, Ty Cobb on bone head plays, three AL 300 inning hurlers Johnson Russell Scott, Christy Mathewson’s enduring form, Wildcat Ferns’ second round KO, Michigan Aggies’ coach Macklin, Hughey Jennings on Billy Purtell, Bob McAllister’s east debut over Young Mike Donovan, and NYU College’s new stadium with track gridiron and diamond costing $200000 to be ready for 2014.

County Politics Central Committee Democratic Party Cook County

Long list of party officers and ward representatives at Cook County Democratic groups. Names include Chairman John McGillen, Secretary George L. McConnell, Treasurer William Legner, and numerous ward and district appointees across the county like Walker Walkowiak, Daniel Moriarty, and John Tansey, detailing organizational roles and locations.

Ntral Committee Democratic Party OF Cook County Hotel la Salle John McGillen George L. McConnell Wiliam Legner B. F. Weber Stanley Walkowiak Frank McDermott Michael F. Maher Ernest Jentsch Robert Burke John A Joe A. M. Slattery Daniel Moriarty Anthony Krygowski Robert F. Bickerdike John J. Coburn Richard T. Hanrahan John P. Tansey Nicholas Lorch Henry L. Fick John T. Keating Luke P. Colleran Molesworth King Timothy J. Crowe M. B. Hughes William Moffat J. McLaughlin Jas. F. Ryan B. J. Courtney Peter Zilligan Louis L. Lettiere Sami. Ohlsen Ernest Langwy John F. Carroll Austin Waldron John Joyce W. H. Armstrong John W. Wulsenburg David O'Shealey A. Johnson Fred B. Francis I. Woolley John Downey James F. Bowers Daniel R Central Committee Progress Ae Party OF Walter Clyde Jones Charlies Merriam Ringer A. OC. Bass John Siman William W. Haupt Fred Formaneck L. G. Rose Willem F. Ae James Moya _ wee Mam Gieldsinski Charles J. Ryberg Joha Swift Guy C. Crapple Harry Fiddelke Thomas J. Graydon Charles J. Burmeister Albert B. Pabmer A. L. Sage C. M. Moderwell A. F. Nusser C. R. Bechtel J. M. Dempsey William LaBatt J. T. Simpson H. L. du Charm Willis B. Thorne Henry Nelson Robert F. Kolb

Republican County Committee Leadership Roster Listed

The Republican County Committee announces officers and ward members including Chairman John F. Devine Secretary William H. Weber and Treasurer Isaac N. Powell with numerous ward delegates and district listings across City and Country districts. Names, roles, and ward numbers appear in a dense roster format reflecting a local party organization.

Republican County Committee John F. Devine William H. Weber Isaac N. Powell Francis P. Brady Martin B. Madden Robert R. Levy Charles R. Strook Edward R. Latsinger Roy O. West John J. Hanberg Bo Ward HB Eastman Joseph B. Bidwill, Jr Charles V. Barrett A. W. Miller David W. Clark D. A. Campbell George Mugler L. D. Bute Homer K. Galpin Christopher Mamer William J. Cooke Frank A. Vogler Bernard F. Clettenberg John J. Healy Leonard

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