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Newspaper

Chicago Eagle

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1913

Page

2

Political talk on Chicago wards and ballot plans

The piece surveys ward contests and party dynamics in Chicago. It notes reform proposals, such as rotating primary ballot candidates, and highlights candidates like George McHale and Alderman Capitain. It covers Progressive, Democratic, and Republican efforts for judgeships and council seats with numerous ward retirements listed.

George McHale

Willard Receives High Praise From Boxing Circle

Kansas cowpuncher Jess Willard earns lavish praise after defeating Frank Bauer of St Charles. Eddie Santry hails Willard as the fastest improving heavyweight, with a devastating left hook and sharp uppercuts, claiming he could outbox McCarty if matched.

Jess Willard Kansas Fort Wayne Jess Frank Bauer St. Charles Ill Eddie Santry Santry Willard Fitssimmons Bauer

Gossip and sport chatter from early baseball circles

The article surveys baseball figures and aims at players, managers, and umpires with names like McGraw Chance Mack and Waddell. It notes O'Day stance on umpiring, Willard and other boxing hints, college track moves, and a host of 1913 baseball expectations including Army Navy and minor league shifts.

McBride An Able Washington Leader And Shortstop

George McBride has grown valued by the Washington team as an exceptional shortstop and fielding leader. He missed only two games in five seasons, was plagued by no major injuries, and his steadiness and hard work guided Washington’s play, alongside critics calling him among the era’s best, rivaling Wagner of Boston. John E Madden plans big Futurity entries harnessing Hamburg Place stallions and the recent Rock Sand sale to Belmont. 107 mares bred to Star Shoot Ogden Migraine and Rock Sand are listed for the 1915 autumn event.

George McBride GriMth McBride Washington Bateman Wagner Boston Mciride John E. Madden Coney Island Jockey Club Hamburg Place Star Shoot Ogden Migraine Rock Sand August Belmont France

Syracuse and Annapolis Rowing Offspring Plans For Spring

Murray Stedeman of Syracuse announces that the Middies and both Syracuse and Annapolis will not row next spring due to finances and goal to win the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 21. Red Sox catcher Nunemaker returns unsigned contract seeking a higher 1913 salary.

Syracuse Annapolis Murray Stedeman Poughkeepsie Red Sox Nunemaker Boston

Zimmerman Becomes New Cubs Power Baiting Pitchers

For years Hans Wagner ruled as the NL’s feared slugger. Heinie Zimmerman of the Chicago Cubs is now regarded as the league’s most dangerous hitter. Pitchers say he has perfected hitting to all fields and shows extra base punch, with rivals like Marquard and Tesreau naming him the toughest to pitch to. Zimmerman is hailed as a natural batter who eclipses Wagner in current form.

Hans Wagner Pittsburg Pirates Heinie Zimmerman Chicago Cubs Zimmerman Jand Rube” Marquard New York Giants Tesreau Giants Hendrix Pittsburg Ballee Harmon St. Louis Rixey Philadelphia Tyler Boston Alexander Suggs Cincinnati Marqurad Wagner Hans

Ed Sweeney Backs Chance After Chicago Meeting

New York American catcher Ed Sweeney praised the Chance deal after meeting President Farrell in Chicago. He said Chance is the man to revitalize the team and expects the players to give their best next season to climb out of last place.

Farrell New York American Club Chicago Ed Sweney Sweeney

Athletic Board Chair Talks Boxing Rules in New York

James R. Price, new state athletic commissioner, after meeting Governor Sulzer in Albany, says boxing will not be disturbed if kept clean and free of rowdyism. Sulzer is satisfied with current conduct but wants all to avoid actions that offend public morals.

County Central Committee Officers and Members Named

The document lists Democratic and Progressive Party leaders for Cook County. It names headquarters locations Hotel La Salle Briggs House and lists chairs secretaries and treasurers, ward and county committee members, district coordinators, and numerous individuals across wards and districts with affiliations to the county central committee and related divisions. It covers names from John McGillen to Charles Dougherty and related party offices and districts.

Democratic Party OF Cook County Briggs House A. J. Sabath John J. Coughlin M. 8 Furman Otto Spankach James 8. McInerney Harry Goldatine John Downey James F. Bowers Daniel Ryan Progressive Party of Hotel la Salle Harold L. Ickes Charles Ringer LaVeerne W. Noyes John H. Taylor Chauncey Dewey Charles H. Sergel Felix J. Wengierski Philip Gollner Walter Clyde Jones Charles E. M A. C. Boss John Siman August Krueger Fred Formaneck L. G. Ross William F. Gailing James Heyn William Gleldzinski Charles J. Ryberg John R. Swift Guy C. Crapple Harry Fiddelke Thomas J. Graydon Charles J. Burmeister Albert E. Palmer A. L. Sage Co. M. Moderwell A. F. Nusser C. R. Bechtel J. M. Dempsey William LaBatt J. T. Simpson H. L. du Charm Willis E. Thorne Henry Nelson Robert F. Kolb Sountry Frank J. Grattan Harvey Charles L. Anderson Morgan Park Sherman M. Booth Glencoe B. F. Hales Oak Park C. DeWitt Taylor Palatine Evanston

Republican County Committee Officers and Members Listed

A partial list of Republican County Committee officers and members is shown with names including chairman John F. Devine, secretary William H. Weber, and treasurer Isaac N. Powell. The roster includes Ward 1 Francis P Brady and many additional members across wards 2 through 28 with multiple repetitions and initials.

Thomas Sturch John Ciskowski Henry H. Gibbons Dennis W. Sullivan Fred Kuau James Fitzgerald William F. Quinlan John T. Connery Thomas J. Dawson N. J. Dalesden Neil Murley William McRae Francis D. Connery Ben. M.sharry Frank McDermott Joseph Callahan Dennis D. McCarthy Joseph T. Mahoney James A. Long M. J. Flynn Richard J. Knight Frank J. Walsh T. J. Crowe Matt Cullem J. J. Cullerton K. M. Rads William J. Clark Willam P. Feeney John McGillen Hana Blase Frank 8. Ryan Salvatore Romano John J. Brennan Chilton P. Wilson John J. McLaughlin Thomas Little Stanley H. Kunz John P. Hayes George E. de William Legner Joseph Kacena John F. O'Malley William Graham E. F. Silha B. F. Weber Country E. H. Poehlson Blue Island I. M. Kuebser Palatine W. E. Hess Wilmette George McNamee Cicero August Koelling Arlington Heights H. I. M. McCullen Glen View James Turnock Evanston A. A. McKinley W. H. Stolte Chicago Heights L. N. Richter Melrose Park Francis M. Keogh Lemont W. B. McAuliffe Franklin Park W. A. Lantz la Grange J. L. Butler North Berwyn P. J. Coffey Frank Zerrisek Harry Schlick Jedlicka Isaac Coba Max Kutchal Joseph Mendel A Nacker Matthew Smith B J. McCarty Jobn Peter Hoffman James J. Hallman John Waska Wm. J. Peshek James F. Denny Tom Fitzgerald Nicholas Stokes William Altemeier James H. Ryan Geo, McKenzie Joseph Wirth John J. Brady Jacob Ports James W. Casey John J. O'Donnell Ralph C. White Frank L. White Hyman Liderman Frank T, Scanlus Clarence Dullard W. F. Cummings Danl. Dowling John W. Christi Francis P. Burnett William George Pooles L. R. Buckley Geo Waterman J. C. Dooley Richard P. Hickey M. J. Hosing Max le Beau Fred B. Zimmerman Geo. McMahon Michael Eore John F. Devine William H. Weber Isaac N. Powell Francis P. Brady Martin B. Madden Robert R. Levy Charles R. Strook Edward R. Litginger Roy O. West John J. Hanberg Edward E. Eastman Joseph E. Bidwill Charles V. Barrett A. W. Miller David W. Clark D. A. Campbell George May L. D. Sitta Homer K. Galpin Christopher Mamer William J. Cooke Frank A. Vogler Bernard F. Clettenberg John J. Healy Leonard A. Brundage Isaac J

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