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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1916

Page

4

13 Players Fined by National Commission for Exhibition Games

The National Commission fined fifty-one players from thirteen major teams for participating in exhibition games after the season ended. Thirteen players were cleared to stand, while thirty-eight were suspended or fined, including notable names from the world champion teams. Penalties varied, with most fines around 25 to 50 dollars and a few higher for specific incidents at New Haven, Lenox Oval, and other venues.

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Midgets Fall Before Champs In Armory Exhibition

A rough see-saw game at the armory ends with the western champions Volger’s Muskles holding off the Midgete. Final score around 50 to 10 in favor of the champs as Volger’s squad demonstrates speed and balance, while the younger Midgete show resilience in the second half.

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Callahan Viewed For Pirates Manager Job

Frazeo praises Callahan as a baseball leader and says he would take the Pittsburgh job if Carrigan quits. Callahan reportedly under contract to manage the Pirates for another year, owner Dreyfuss reluctant to consider Lor ton offer, with Callahan in Indianapolis for a meeting at the American...

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Runser Talked as Musky Boss in Central Association Plot

Prominent Champa booster floats hiring star infielder Jess Runser as Musky manager to boost Waterloo and Marshalltown teams. Proposed reshuffle would place Runser on Musky reserve with Boyle and Gunser opposing, sparking fierce rivalry and pennant hopes if franchise retained. Discussions note Kinsey, Renneldy, Reinhart, Martini, Purlum, Shelton in lineup and potential talent gains.

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Basket game seat sale starts today at Rock Island venues

The report notes seat sales for a local basketball event in Rock Island opening today at the Armory and nearby shops. It mentions the athletic club, players, and Tad Gever as part of a description of the scene and conditions surrounding the game.

Rock Island Armory

River Prospect of Great Valley Empire Promoted

River officials and engineers spoke at St Paul on using the Mississippi River to build a Midland Empire with inland manufacturing for both coast and interior. A canal from Duluth to the Mississippi would shift wealth inland, reduce coastal vulnerability, and unite eastern labor with western production for home and foreign markets.

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University of CMenge Faces Higher Gate Price

Announcement today declares higher admission for the upcoming game at CMenge, with Tuesday to Friday schedule hints. The context suggests the cost will be steeper than in past events, impacting fans planning to attend the venue.

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Tinker May Become Cubs Shortstopper

Chicago brief reports Joe Tinker connected to the Chicago Cubs as a potential shortstop or manager candidate, with President Weoshmin indicating a position change possible before final decisions. The North Side board hinted no leader would be named before Tuesday, while options included Tinker shifting roles rather than an outright reappointment.

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Cubs Seek Strength at Shortstop Amid Player Shakeup

A frustrated scout notes the Cubs need help at shortstop. Replacing Tinker with a strong veteran could lift the defense, as the team contends with weaknesses in the infield. If a player regains a portion of past form, Chicago could field a more solid unit and improve overall performance.

Explosion at Alexandra Explores plant claims 30 lives

A blast at the Alexandra Explores plant near Turin Friday kills 30 and injures many as responders fight to control the scene. The local sanity board then discharged Sarah Swolley from Mt. Pleasant district hospital.

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Christmas Homeward for Brownsville Troops

San Antonio dispatch reports Brownsville troops entrain for home with most units leaving December 11 to 15. General Funston estimates nearly 60 000 men to depart Border service, with the Iowa regiment last to move. Expecting rapid progress, many Guardmen may spend holidays in their own homes.

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Forgetful debut shocks Tacoma boxing crowd

Jeff Christa, a boxing student making a professional debut in Spanaway, forgot his tights and entered the ring in a bright bathrobe. He stood in the ring for a moment before dashing back toward his dressing room, leaving the audience and officials startled by the wardrobe mishap.

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Danish Ship Lost Silence Clouded Rescue Efforts

Reported by Associated Troan a Wire. The Danish ship Sigurd sinks during a North Sea incident with British steamship Aviiy- Wn in rough seas. Lingering search and rescue operations involve Landen and Dr. Tob amid unclear conditions and partial details.

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Explosion at Iren Bridge Claims Three Workers

At Iren Bridge near Alfentown Pennsylvania a deadly blast killed three workers from the Penn-Trojin Wow der company. The incident occurred today as they were on the job, collapsing the structure and triggering a fatal aftermath. Authorities investigate the cause of the explosion and identify the victims.

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