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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

8

Carpentier and Willard Set for Big Money Bout

heavyweight contenders Carpentier and Willard near a tentative ten round championship bout in New York within two months. Receipts from the match intended for a French war relief fund. Plans hinge on formal contracts and venue, with Madison Square Garden likely host and international diplomacy shaping the event.

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Pitcher Gruno To Return To Ansons Team

Marshalltown reports that pitcher Andrew Gruno of Miglin Maryland will rejoin the Ansons next spring after past delays. Manager Hoyky has sent him a contract he is prepared to sign, with Gruno expected to bolster the squad in 1917.

Gruno Ansons Marshalltown Andrew Gruno Miglin Frankehards Anson Hoyky

Volleyball Teams Named for Y M C A Tournament

Joy K Murphy leads the Dingers with Ralph J Toyson and Milo Bristol in a rival squad led by Rev George N Mendenhall. The two teams, Dingore and Fumdingers, plan nine games weekly with a banquet for the winners. Monthly play will continue through January with new captains and players announced.

Buntosa Munacles Dingore Fumdingers Toy FB Murphy Thy Losota Tonma Sym Kendon

IOWA SEEKS GAME WITH BADGER TEAM

Iowa seeks a 1917 football schedule with Wisconsin and possible opponents Indiana Northwestern or Illinois on offer. Athletic officials will choose the rival for a five game slate as negotiations surface amid conference considerations.

Iowa Badger Madison Wis Tom Jonow Inediana Iowan Wisconsin Northwestern Sadling Kamek

Bodie Balks At Connie's Terms In Baseball Trade Talk

Chicago and Detroit sports notes reflect veteran outfielders balking at salary offers and shifting plans. Ping Bodie rejects Connie Mack's $3,000 offer preferring the Pacific coast, while Sam Crawford eyes spring training and Detroit's prospects fade. Cleveland and New Orleans prepare spring drills as clubs map rosters and exhibitions.

Chicago Ping" Bodis Chicago Americans Philadelphia Club Pacific Coast Connie Mack Mack Bodio Connie Angalos Crawford Detroitt Mich Sam Craw‘ford Detroit Crawfori Woxamehio Palga

Clinton Eyes G A Baseball Club Change Year Ahead

Clinton weighs options for the G A baseball association amid reports of league instability. club leaders seek to determine costs and plans for 1907 while considering a possible league hiatus or temporary rest to navigate player shortages and organizational changes.

Clinton Doc Clinton Club Elrett Ong Wports Xoansburk Momtory Alitr

Welling Defeats Frankie Whitney in Five Rounds

Kenosha report says welling from Chicago floored Frankie Whitney Cody Rapids carpenter boxer in the windup at Rhodo Opera. Referee halted the bout in the fifth after Whitney was dropped twice, proving Walling’s top lightweight form and dominance over Ivanko’s defense in a clear decisive victory.

Kenosha Wit Dee Joe Wallying Chicago Rgforce Lo Wrantlo Whitney Cody Rapids Carpenter Rhodow Opera Hawks Whittoy Walling Hnars Joe Whitnov Ivanko Jon

Algona Squad Claims Title in regional basketball race

Algona area teams battle for supremacy as Sioux City, Lincoln, and Cedar Rapids clash. Fort Dodge, East Waterloo, and Des Moines rivals shape the playoff picture. Strong showings from Algona and Omaha squads tilt standings, with several games left to decide state honors in a rugged season.

Don Molen Lowa Alfonu Rayo Shoux City Lincoln Marexhalltown Cedar Rapids Bert Madison Hoodith Tua Iowa City Tself Dubudne East Waterloo West Colweln Crexco Alan Doe Ing Alwons Algona Des Moines Trentie Maat Worth Des Moines North Inltar Amex Mort Dodge Andy Amon Mareahatltown Onkaloosa Enagorn Town Lywontheast Stowx Cry Mardialtown West Dew Maines Helm Fort Madison Milford Sioux City

Noted Indian basket squad to play here

Announcement from manager Rex Smith notes Cheyenne Indiana, a top fast team from Chicago, will oppose the Muskies at the home armory on December 15. George Volger reports heavy preparations as Cheyenne’s star lineup and ex Carlisle and Winskel players bolster the squad. Ottumwa Independents are set for an early arrival for a battle with the Muskies at 9:00.

Tony Mumsinger George Volger Cheyenne Indiana Chicago iMuskies Hoe Redsldis Carlisle Wjnskell Dland Rex Smith Ranichang Svenson Volgar Ottumwa Stata Championah Avenius Cig Murkies Nina O'Stock

LOCAL TEMPLARS TO BE INSPECTED DURING WEEK

The focal lodge of the Knight Templars in Magna-Seota Tad Deen is scheduled for its annual inspection Wednesday night. Inspector Thomas Honeh will review dogies work and rites, with grades reported to the grand lodge. Local members boast strong standing among Iowa lodges and lead in degree work for Kov erat yons.

Knighta Templars Thomas Honeh Magna- Seota Tad ‘Deen Marc Grand Lodge Grant

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm at Republic Theatre in New York

Kate Douglas Wiggin invited New York clergymen to a special performance of Rebecca for Sunnybrook Farm at David Belasco's Republic Theatre. Reverends praised the comedy for youthfulness and its hopeful message as crowds filled the theater amid autumn rain.

Sunnyhbrook Farm Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm David Belasco Republic Theatre New York Kate Douglas Wiggin Ite Kitted Wiggin Merbert Shipman Church of the Heavenly Rest Vigliora Har Jerry

Aged People Persuaded to Stay in Bed for Cough Remedy

An advertisement urges seniors to rest when a cold strikes and to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It argues prolonged bed rest reduces complications and speeds recovery, suggesting extended bed time cuts chest or flu risks and promotes quicker healing.

ABC Chamberlain

Part of Crew Safe After Portuguese Steamer Raid

A partial report notes that 18 crew members of the Portuguese steamship San Nicolau, formerly the German Petediner Dom, were captured or killed during a raid near St. Vincent and the surrounding islands. The fate of the remaining crew is unknown. The San Nicolau is described as 2,679 tons, with Rowlock in 1906, owned by CO Horn.

Prewa Lenard Llubon Thorno Nicolau Dorn Horn Fonk Rowlock of Co, Horn Tuteck St. Vincent Cane Vordy Islands Porbusuede Posses

Fine Herd of Stock at Muscatine Yards

Stock men gathered at Muscatine yards to review 200 head of registered yearling bulls and mid heifers before shipment to Texas. The stock came from Gray Brothers Sweatlum and David Kelly Wilton townships and was purchased by Lee Burgess as purchasing agent for Cjer Kisar Canyon Taxod. More stock is being secured for shipment to the southwest, highlighting live stock activity in Muscatine County.

Muscatine Texas Cluseatine Gray Brothers Sweatlum Township David Kelly Wilton Township Lee Burgess C Jer Kisar Keota Canyon Taxod Burges Auatey Mttdcatine

Dr Smith to Speak at Revival Meeting

The Rev A S Smith pastor of the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will deliver the sermon at the revival meeting at the Park Avenue church in the evening. L A Burdock of the same church spoke last evening on the subject Thrust Yo in the Symbol for the Harvest.

A.S. Smith Minnt Methodist Episcops Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Wik Lny Wan L. A. Burdock Park Avenue Church

Jagow Seen as Friend of America in Zubenttag Report

Yonden, Deo G114, and Maximilian Marden in the Zubenttag quote that Herr Von Jagow left the German foreign office over a policy offending the United States. The report notes Jagow also disagreed with deporting Belgians and French from occupied territory.

Yonden Berno Maximilian Marden Herr von Jaow Herr von Jaxow

Boxing Summary From Fragmentary Report

A truncated report notes a bout where one fighter pressed the attack from round three through the finish while the opponent’s defense stalled the other competitor. The text is incomplete and names remain unclear.

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