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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1915

Page

2

Chicago Ward Ballot Profiles and Sidewalk Guidance

A long list of ward by ward Democratic and Republican candidates with addresses, plus a note about The Trust Press sidewalk advisory urging cleaner winter sidewalks. It also covers election law talk about ballot order and rotation, and a remark on voter sentiment toward long ballots.

Egan

Yale Coach Praises Rowing For Schoolboys Growth

Yale coach Guy Nickalls argues rowing builds undersized youths into strong men. He cites English schools like Eton and Rugby and claims rowing strengthens all muscles without harming studies, noting safety and broad physical benefits for youth.

Guy Nickalls Yale England

Barney Oldfield Announces Retirement From Racing

Barney Oldfield declares retirement from auto speed racing following the Elgin national race death of friend Spencer Wishart. He cites danger and past close calls but notes his reluctance to quit previously. He recalls a southern track incident where promoter nerves drew more attention than his own.

Barney Oldfield Spencer Wishart Barney Oldfield

Few Left-Handed Golfers

A aviation era style comment notes left-handed golfers are about three percent of players and argues no prominent national champion from this group. It contends lefties can learn quickly but face odds and a tendency to miss the fairway with a slice that often lands on the fair green.

Hoyle Jerry Travera

High Priced Players Change Hands In Baseball Deals

A chain of player trades and purchases stir the leagues as Eddie Collins moves from Philadelphia to Chicago for 50000 dollars. Joe Tinker goes from Cincinnati to Brooklyn for 25000, with several other stars transferring between teams including Marty OToole, Larry Chappell, Lee Russell, Fritz Maisel, Rube Marquard, Cy Seymour and Spike Shannon across Washington to New York, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Eddie Collins Philadelphia Americans Chicago Americans Joe Tinker Cincinnati Nationals Brooklyn Nationals Marty O'Toole

Larry McLean Proposes War Fund For League

Larry McLean suggests the National League should create a war fund to fight the Federales and recalls a 1912 fine imposed on him by Hank O Day as a potential source, arguing it could raise substantial money.

Larry McLean Larry” McLean National League League Larry Hank’ O'Day

Baseball leaders clash as leagues push reform and money

Chief Bender declines desertion to Federals while American association touts Toledo 50000 as real money. Ban Johnson says organized baseball has public confidence. Northwest league seeks salary limit rise and name change. Newspapers urged to publish magnate interviews in comics. Billy Murray seeks Eddie McGoorty rematch. Jim McAleer proclaims life quits baseball. Boston NL ground to lack sun field with field sunk seventeen feet below street.

Bender Federals American Association Toledo

Pugilism Across War Tides and Rising Boxers

The piece notes Georges Carpentier nearing heavyweight status amid war time, Ad Wolgast as hard luck champion, and Joe Chip with six brothers entering boxing. It mentions Tommy McCarty slain by Gunboat Smith yet a new heavyweight slate, boxing thriving in Australia, and plans by Johny Conlon and Kid Williams regarding titles and bantam lineage.

Georges Carpentier Johny Conlon Kid Williams Ring Custom

Anthony Wilding Leads Davis Cup Scene as Motorcyclist

Report shows public admission and program fees totaling 84 576 across Chicago Pittsburgh Boston and New York. McLaughlin tops American tennis for the year while Williams remains highly honored despite second place in records.

Chicago Pittsburgh Boston New York McLaughlin Williams

Duncan Leads Distance Driving In British Golf

George Duncan, the well known British professional, has raised distance driving. The Golf Association argues no formal definition of a professional is needed as anyone who shoots 18 holes under 78 is one. Duncan now drives farther than Ray and is regarded as the best in the Isles.

The Golf Association George Duncan Duncan Ray Isles

Billiards Tourney Opens in Philadelphia March First

Minneapolis fans disappointed as Slosson-Hoppe match falls through. National class A 18.2 balk line amateur championship begins in Philadelphia March 1. A grand average of eight required to qualify. entries close February 20.

Minneapolis Philadelphia

Army polo and track news on campus and championships

War casualty notes in Britain and a look at Michigan track prospects frame a campus sports page. The New England AAU indoor championships in Boston are offered free this winter, while Joshua Crane argues the Army must win back the polo cup. Polo player development is seen as beneficial to the army and the sport.

New England Boston Joshua Crane

Illinois Brewers Association Officers 1915 16

A list of Illinois Brewers Association officers for 1915 16 is given with names and cities for president first vice president second vice president treasurer secretary and trustees. The piece also notes anti prohibition sentiment and quotes Taft on national prohibition and its impact on local government and revenue. It references Prohibition supporters Lake Villa politics and potential financial shortfalls.

Illinois Brewers’ Association Ernest Fecker, Jr Danville George Reisch Springfield Edward C. Lessy Peoria Peter 8. Theater Chicago William Legner Robert Bethmann East St. Louis A. C. Radeke Kankakee Ernest Kunde H. F. Pleppenbrink Joliet H. A. Berthold Aurora Lake Villa Chicago Herald Thomas R. Quayle Lake County Sahara Quayle J. G. Welch Taft Bar Association of Boston

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