Davenport Faces Muscatine Visit in Practice Ball Display
Davenport basketball fans anticipate a friendly clash tomorrow night as Muscatine veteran Gould, a central association star, joins the local lineup against the Muscatine Independents. Grighy and Gould share forward duties with Lilly at center, Bloom and Cullen at guards, while Koch and Nawton guard to complete the setup.
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Bowling Meeting Ends This Evening in St Louis
St Louis announces the seventh annual Midwestern Bowling Association tournament will close tonight after two weeks of top competition. More than $5,000 in prizes will be awarded to players from states across the country as final matches in women and individual events are played this afternoon between St Louis and possible visiting teams.
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middle-West Bowling Association
Rocky Mountains
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Mississippi River
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Mount Pleasant High Opens Extended Schedule
Mount Pleasant Indiana coach Smith released a lengthy winter slate for the Mount Pleasant high school basketball team. The schedule features 16 games including Jan 3 at Mt Pleasant, Jan 10 vs Keokuk in Keokuk, Jan 16 at Ottumwa, Jan 25 vs Burlington at Mt Pleasant, Jan 30 at Albin, Feb 13 at Mt Pleasant against Ottumwa, Feb 20 vs Washington in Washington, Feb 28 vs Keokuk at Mt Pleasant, March 6 at Mt Pleasant against Albin, and March 13 at Muscatine.
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Burlington
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Muscitine
Muscujtlos
Crimson and Maroon may play big game next season
Chicago faces a potential choice on Harvard’s invitation for a 1915 intersectional football game. The University of Chicago athletic board will decide at a forthcoming meeting, with faculty wary of prestige loss and scheduling disruption if Boston’s Harvard visits Cambridge or Chicago travels to Cambridge.
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University of Chicago Athletic Board
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Crimson
Cambridge
A. A. Stagg
Pinehurst
N. C
Maroons
Big Nine
Kilbane Alimony Case Strain In Testimony
Mrs Bridget Kilbane testified in a $20,000 alienation suit that her stepson Johnny Kilbane, the world light heavyweight boxing champion, received her affection years ago. Kilbane defended, denying she neglected her husband aiding his home, noting she housed boarders to support him and even helped Johnny in earlier years.
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Ila
Hridget Kilbane
Johnny Kilbane
Baseball Meeting Set With 18 Attendees Tonight
A large crowd is expected at the annual baseball meeting this evening at the Commercial Club rooms. Officers will present a report and discuss plans for the season.
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Commercial
Keokuk Signs Two New Baseball Players for Next Season
Keokuk announces contracts with two new players Oliver McGloon and Roy Maurer plus a third, Dew men, all described as strong baseball material. McGloon catcher from Chicago City league signed. Maurer pitcher from St Louis Bemis-Pro and local City league rated as top prospect. Parmalee shortstop from Cleveland City league also signed. A scout from St Louis NL recommended both Patmalee and Maurer after watching a game between Cleveland and St Louis. Further young players may follow.
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Roy Maurer
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Hays
D. Parmalec
Tina Etyle
Sts Louis
Oth Patmalee
Manrer
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Justice Iby
Chicago
Iowa City High School Pedestrian Challenge Across 17 Miles
Four Iowa City High School students proved endurance by walking from West Liberty to Iowa City overnight. From just after midnight to early morning, they endured temperatures around 15 below zero and trooped along the 17 mile route. The walkers were Frederick Cox, William Byington, Paul Freyder, and Dan Harding.
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Phulp Freyder
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Packey McFarland Britton Draw Dull Showdown in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee 10 round draw between Packey McFarland and Jack Britton drew 6,000 fans who expected a world class battle. McFarland showed poor conditioning and offered little, while Britton’s performance surprised even his own friends as the bout failed to live up to the hype.
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At the Princess a two part Italian drama Shep saves Helen
A Vitagraph feature titled Shep tells of a faithful dog who rescues Helen Costello from a burning home and dies a hero. The silent film unfolds in two parts shown at the Princess theater.
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Nero
Unknown City Seeks Admittance to Central Association
Dubuque is described as knocking at the door as the Central Association gossip centers on a city of about 25 000 likely seeking entry. The question echoes through Davenport where Rock Island and Moline are named contenders while local baseball authorities deny knowledge of the town involved.
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Davenport
Times
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Moline
Election of Tener Seemed Certainty in National League
New York, Dec. 9. It seemed agreed before today’s annual meeting that Governor John K Tener of Pennsylvania would be elected president to succeed Thos J Lynch. Tener was expected to arrive, while Lynch was reportedly to remain as chief of the empire staff. Directors discussed pennant awards and players’ demands as a top program item.
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Cambridge Wins Rugby Match Against Oxford 13 to 4
Cambridge University defeated Oxford University in the annual rugby match by 13 points to 4. The game was played at Queen's Club.
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Iowa State to Host Final Hi Contests at Iowa City
The Iowa State High School Athletic Board and the university arrange the final Hi basketball tournament for February 20 and 23 in Iowa City. Winners of sectional championships meet in the finals, with divisions at Cedar Falls Ames Des Moines and Grinnell. Hawkeyes boast strong team prospects after 1912 near-championship run.
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Du buque in Central League tensions rise at annual meeting
The Three-I town of Du buque is eyed for a transfer to the Central, driven by a natural rivalry with northern Q. A. towns. Observers say little chance any new town joins, as prospects point to continued membership of present cities. At the January 5 adjourned meeting, guarantee money must be posted, and few expect current CA cities to fail.
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