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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
8
The Christmas Savings Club is described as a valuable community service due to its phenomenal success. The message urges participation to join the club and reap its benefits for the year’s holiday saving effort.
Qunneapolia Minn Dec 17 Dr HL Williams coach of the University of Minnesota football team yesterday was granted a contract for three years more at a salary of 4200 a year, but subject to being re yoked if athletic expansion plans interfere Liz Morris asglatnt coach continued in his position.
A Central Association strain over spendthrift managers looms as several cities face debt and potential exits. Clinton faces uncertainty with Bert Hough weighing three options at a January 17 meeting including returning as manager, managing on salary, or selling players for cost. A Waterloo January gathering could decide the franchise’s fate, with possible transfer to Mason City or Fort Dodge if fans reject next season.
A large white banner hung over the high school front entrance greeting faculty and students with the slogan Help the Team Beat Town. Supporters kept their identities private, worrying how Principal Franty and the faculty would view the stunt.
The Sportsmen's Club of America rejects any attempt to revive Chicago racing. President James A. Pugh and members say the club was formed to promote sporting events, not betting or races. Edward J.R. Bradley of Lexington urged revival efforts but was rejected.
Pugh told Bradley in Kuncheon that theKentuckian seemed capable but no proposal would be favored by the Sportsmen's club to promote a race meet. The venture might be taken up by others. Mayor Harrison said the effort to revive racing would likely not proceed.
The high school principal praised the split shown in charging the banner and asked students to seek permission in the future before hanging or tacking items on the school building. The banner aims to create enthusiasm for the Muscatine game versus Town City on next Wednesday evening at the local floor.
The Chicago Associated Press reports five bills to legalize boxing in Illinois will be introduced when the legislature convenes in January. State rep. Walter M. Santry, a former featherweight boxer, is among the authors, and Rep. Yonkel Epstein, also a former boxing manager, plans to sponsor a bill. Charles McDowell left this morning for Davenport, Iowa on business.
Musserville M E church headings announce Sunday services with a morning program featuring Clyde Ryan of Cornell College and an evening cantata led by the church choir. Also noted is the Grand's Bringing Up Father engagement with strong box office expectations and urging early seat purchase.
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