The 1916 Club Forms in Chicago Politics
A new Republican group named The 1916 Club forms with Edward Brundage as president and Ralph Otis as vice president, aiming to foster party fellowship and monthly dinners. Other members include Bennett Smulski Day Grant Raymer and Hamlin, with first meeting at the LaSalle Hotel featuring Robert Holt and Douglas Sutherland as speakers. City Clerk Connery is expected to win renomination. court and aldermanic races noted, with several candidates named for Superior Court, City Treasurer, and alderman positions across many wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Brundage
Ralph C. Otis
Frank I. Bennett
John F. Smulski
Clyde L. Day
W. A. Grant
Walter Raymer
Frank Hamlin
Hotel LaSalle
Robert Holt
Douglas Sutherland
Brundage
Roosevelt
Gotch Meets Dinnie In England Showdown 1910
Frank Gotch travels England in 1909 10 sparring and exhibitions. He agrees to face George Dinnie in Sheffield after fan pressure and press charges of cowardice. Gotch pins Dinnie in under a minute, then again in seconds amid crowd protests before Dinnie concedes Gotch as the greatest wrestler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gotch
Dinnie
England
Gotch
Hackenschmidt
Sheffield
George Dinnie
Tom
Harry
Emil Klank
Dave
Eng Hehman
Dionne
Krank
Klank
All Star Athletic Team Best Performers of 1912
The 1912 all star list includes H Drew R Craig in the 10 yard dash and Ralph Craig in the 220. Charles Heidpath runs the 40 yard dash while Tad Meredith takes the 80 yard dash. Abel Kiviat wins the one mile and Tel Berna the two mile. W Lewis Scott claims five miles and Harry Smith ten miles. J Nichol is cited for 12 yard high hurdles and Jack Eller for 22 yard low hurdles. Dick Gifford at one mile walk. George Horine running high jump. Platt Adama standing high jump. Al Gutterson running broad jump. Sam Lawrence standing broad jump. Marcus W. J. vaults. Ralph Rose throws the 16 pound shot. M Mc Grath throws the 16 pound hammer. Harry Lott throws the javelin. Duncan discusses throws. P McDonald throws the 66 pound weight. James Thorpe all round content. William Kramer cross country. Gaston Etrobino marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Drew R. Craig
Ralph Craig
Charles Heidpath
Tad Meredith
Abel Kiviat
Tel Berna
W. Lewis Scott
Harry Smith
Hurdies—J. Nichol
Jack Eller
Dick Gifford
George Horine
Platt Adama
al Gutterson
Sam Lawrence
Marcus W. J
Ralph Rose
M. McGrath
Javelia
Harry Lott
Discusses Duncan
P. McDonald
James Thorpe
William Kramer
Gaston Etrobino
Star Players From Small Towns Dominate Baseball History
A magazine article notes many famous baseball stars hail from towns of 200 to 787 residents. Citing Mathewson, Cobb, Rucker, Walsh, Speaker, and others, it argues big cities shape athletic destinies while praising players from tiny communities and critiquing urban dominance.
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Little
C. Mathewson
Factoryville
Ty Cobb
Royston
Nap Rucker
Alpharetta
Walter Johnson
Wels
Meyers
Johnson
Mathewson
Rucker
Walsh
Daubert
Chase
Doyle
Wagner
Baker
Cobb
Speaker
Jackson
Milan
Fort Wayne
Fall River
O. and P
Winter Sports Reflections and Baseball Gossip Across States
In a lecture at the Institute of Hygiene England, Dr. R Murray Leslie praises hunting as king of winter sports with golf close behind. Cy Morgan may join the White Sox, Benny Kaufman defeats Jerry Dalton in Indianapolis, and Harry Dell draws with Harry White in Windsor. Baseball moves include Shanley Browns to Detroit, Connie Mack’s rising influence, Mordecai Brown linked to Cincinnati, and Harvard manager Garcelon retiring. Yale considers renting stadium for major events as Heffelfinger eyed as Blue’s coach. Coulon demands Paris payday while eyeing coast fights.
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R. Murray Leslie
Institute of Hygiene
England
Cy Morgan
White Sox
Benny Kaufman
Jerry Dalton
Indianapolis
Harry Dell
San Francisco
Harry White
York
Windsor
McCarthy
Hughie Jennings
George Stovall
Browns
George
Tip O'Neill
Shanley
Detroit
Burlington
Eddie McGoorty
Yale
New York City
Heffelfinger
Connie Mack
Mordecai Brown
Cincinnati
Reusbach
Johnny Coulon
Paris
Jake Stahl
Records Made by Fighters Heads of Yearlong Activity List
The year’s records for nearly twenty top fighters show Young Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia leading with 29 bouts. Johnny Kilbane logged 12 fights with five wins, one draw, and six no decisions. Johnny Conlon, bantam, fought nine times with five wins and four no decisions. The accompanying table summarizes each fighter’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Brien
Johnny Coulon
Philadelphia
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny Conlon
Baseball Dope List of historic single season and career records
A compact catalog of baseball records across eras and leagues. It lists pitching streaks by Marquard and Wood, consecutive win marks for Providence Chicago and Boston, Stovey’s stolen bases, Hamilton’s runs in 1894, Daly and Kilroy strikeouts, Buck Freeman home runs, Cubs’ win totals, Radbourne’s games pitched, peak attendance in New York, and a 24 inning Boston Athletica marathon game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquard
New York
The
York
American Wood
Boston
Johnson
Washin
Providence
N. L
Chicago
A. L
de Pittsburg
A. J
Harry Stovey
Hamilton
Philadelphia
Daly
Kilroy
Baltimore
Buck Freeman
Washington
Chicago Cubs
Radbourne
Athletica
Italians Push for 1920 Rome Olympiad Bid
Count Brunetta of Italy, general secretary of the International Olympic committee, says powers promise Rome 1920 Olympiad. Plans begin now though concrete stadium work awaits after the Berlin games in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Count Brunetta
Italy
Berlin
County Democracy Leaders Listed for Chicago Districts
The Cook County Democracy, oldest and most influential Chicago organization, names officers and an extensive slate of committees and congressional district teams led by Chairman Daniel J. McMahon. The roster includes presidents, secretaries, marshals, attorneys, medical staff, quartermasters, and a large executive committee across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County Democracy
D. J. McMahon
Robert B. Burke
James Mtt
Daniel Moriarity
George F. Mulligan
Ernest Jen
Anthony Krygowski
van Arsdale
John G. Hoeger
Michael J. Hanley
Arme
John H. Dullard
Armie
Raleigh W. Taylor
Ald
John Haderlein
Robert J.roulston
Richard 8. Folsom
Albert Schenbeck
Frank H. Novak
Charles ©. Breyer
James McAndrews
John T. Keating
Simon O'Donnell
Frank. Golon
Baward H. Morgan
James K. Bowers
Charles Wesley
N. G. Conybear
J. R. Buckley
Daniel J. McMahon
John A. Mahoney
Thomas Drury
F. A. van Aredale
Andrew Donovan
Bart Delatto
John T. M
John W. McNeal
Henry Eck S T
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Francis D. Connery
Joseph E. Ryan
Max Eberhardt
Mangan
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Connery
John M. Duffy
Supreme Court
Czarnecki
John M. O'Connor
State Senate
Superior Court
Anson H. Brown
John J. Coburn
Walter E. Schmidt
Michael Kenna
George F. Harding
A. R. Tearney
Joseph F. Ryan
P. J. Carr
Theodore K. Long
John R. Emerson
Chas
B. Reading
Frank Klaus
E. F. Cullerton
W. F. Schultz
T. J. Ahern
J. H. Lawley
Henry Atpatel
Stanly H. Kuns
Lewis D. Sitts
John Brennan
J. P. Stewart
John Powers
Gotch Gete
Joseph B. Bowles
All-Star Athletic Team
Frank Baker
Cac I Sports
William F. Garcelon
Harvard
Charlie Brickley
Ketchem
Chance
Joe Jeanette Young
Jack Paige
Hyn Packey McFarland
Kid Williams Steers
Johny du
Jack Britton
Cross
Young Saylor
Wildcat
Ferns
Mike Gibbons
Tommy Dixon
Eddie McGoort
Joe Mandot
Matty Baldwi
Willie Lewis
K. O. Brown
Luther McCarty
Willie Ritchie
Sence
Abe Attell
Jim Barry
Frankie Burns
Jim Clabby
Grover Hayes
Ad Wolgant
John Conlon
Jonson
Fred Welsh
Tom Murphy
Langford
Billy Papke
Carpentier
Owen Moran
Joe Rivers
Ose Eeeee
County Democracy
Michael F. Ryan
Thos. B. Conroy
Mathew Raven
George W. Hinckley
H. Chambers
M. J. McCoy
Wm. J. MclInerney
D. B. Mulvey
James Hyland
J. V. Marion
Patrick B. Dwyer
John H. Waright
A. C. Luts
Carberry
Henry H. Nichols
Hugh Manley
Clarence Warner
Wm. J. Hartney
Francis X. Busch
John ©. Kraus
Meyer A. Bernstein
Edward J. Duffy
Frank B. Anthony J. McVady
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James & Ryan
B .H. Helde
Walter Shea
John H
P. J. Coffey
Frank Zerrisek
Harry Schlick
Jedlicka
Isaac Maz Kutchai
Joseph Mendel
A Nacker
Matthew Smith
B J. McCarty
John Feinen
Hoffman
James J. Hallman
John Waska
Wm J. Peshek
James F. Denny
Tom Fitsgerald
Nicholas Stokes
William Altemeier
James H. Ryan
Geo. McKensie
Joseph Wirth
John J. Brady
Jacob Ports
James W. Casey
John J. O'Donnell
Ralph C. White
Frank 7S White
Hyman Liderman
Frank Scanlas
Clarence Dullard
W. F. Kanmtan
Dasl. Dowling
John W. Christie
Mecerg
Saence Harry D. Stone
James M. Ward
James R. Mitchell
Fred J. Ross
W. Howe
B. C. Rehm
Geo. P. McFarland
Chris Nielson
George Frost
John Leslie O'Brien
John W. H Theo
H. Greenwald
Oscars Breitenbach
Robert F.ee
Frank H. Landmesser
J. A. Nell
Bills W. Paul
Henry Siem
Joseph Grein
Frank DeLaby
Dan H. Rote
Geo. W. LeVin
J. Edw. Clancy
John M. Kennedy
William Goodman
Geo. J. Franck
Fred T. Schwarts
Herman Peters
R. O. Gilbert
W. F. Kelley
Wm. H. White
John P. Quirk
Patrick O'Rourke
Michael Yarusso
J. A. Fensterle
Victor W. Hanko
Louis W. Greco
Gary J. H. Kadow
Matthew EB. Clark
Nick Sarno
Morris M. Kankowits
Frank Navigato
Timothy Finn
Michel Tortoriello
William Rich
John Schwarts
James J. Monahan
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A. Canisius
Thomas B. Golden
Andrew A. Collins
C. E. Hayne
J. P. Fitegerald
Fred Schulz
W. H. Lauff
Geo. J. Byrnes
John G. Schneller
Norman P. Brodie
Daniel F. Ries
Michael P. Lowen
John B. Bercher
Carl W. Westerlind
Daniel L. Crusea
Chas. Oakley
Oscar Anderson
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Wm. J. Carroll
William H., Rose, Wilson
Jaeger
John J. Devine
David A. Rose
Frank C. Kellogg
James M. Slattery
Roy Barnett
Harry J. Ganey
John Fanning
Edward J. Healey
Chas, Dougherty
F. C. Adams
Charles A. Comiskey
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