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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1913

Page

9

Election to Replace Clarence Bond as League President

The board of managers of the multi school athletic league meets after school with Superintendent McIntire to elect a successor to Clarence Bond who will resign as president when entering High School next semester. They will discuss next sport for the league likely basketball only until milder weather allows outdoor play, with indoor baseball possibly considered. Clinton Willis, public seniors director, will meet the boys this afternoon.

Mub-Tle School Athletic League Mclntire Clarence Bond Bond Clinton Willis Seriors Poys

DEAL CORRESPONDENCE ON JOE TINKER

New York December 18 press dispatch reports Charles H Ebbetts of the Brooklyn club warned Chicago magnate Charles W Murphy to keep hands off Joe Tinker. Murphy replied he would not interfere and praised Ebbetts. Ebbetts later telegraphed Murphy about negotiating if Cincinnati grants permission.

New York Charles H, Bbato Brooklyn Bagoball Club Corté Dea Garry Herrmania Brooklyn Ebbets Chas, W. Murphy Chicago Tinker Murphy Ebbet Cincinnati

Famous Player Ten Be Among Missing English Polo Captain Ritson

English polo team plans training in Spal due to continuing foul weather. Captain R.G. Ritson, leader last year, is expected to be absent from next year’s international matches. Lord Ashby Str Ledgers will lead early Madrid conditioning with Major F. W. Barrett and Captain H W Tompkinson. Spain chosen for preliminary practice to avoid weather delays. Alfonso approves use of Royal polo grounds in Madrid and La Granja for English players.

New York R.G. Ritson Lord Ashby- Str Ledgers Madrid F. W. Barrett Husars HW. A. Tompkinson First Royal Dragoons

Wolgast Weighs In For Scraps With White

Milwaukee dispatch reports Ad Wolgast has hit weight for a ten round title fight at the Hippodrome Friday against Charlie White of Chicago. Wolgast says his training is complete and his condition is sharp as a dollar after strenuous conditioning.

Milwaukee Wis Hippodrome Ad. Wolgast Béarcat Charlie White Chicago Wolgast

Chappell Leads With .349 Average In 1913 American Association

In official averages issued by President Chivington, Milwaukee’s Chappel led hitters with a .349 mark over 85 games. Riggert of St Paul topped the circuit with 12 homers and 280 total bases, while Reilly of Indianapolis hit .337 and Niehoff of Louisville stole 48 bases.

Chicago Lon Aistance Chivington Pramier Riggert St. _Paul Ricvgert St. Paul Chappel Milwaukee Chicago Americans Reilly Indianapolis Niehoff Loulaville

Cornell Freshies To Play Here In Community High Clash

Cornell freshmen under Paul Grigsby are set to meet Muscatine High School tonight as Robert Lee serves as captain of a newly formed second team. Negotiations for the game continue with Principal Frantz signaling Tuesday as the likely date, else Friday. Team roster includes Lea Hoopes forwards, Randleman center, Schmidt and Fish guards. Harold Schinkit business manager aims to raise funds for weaker and stronger schools' teams.

Na Tenma Robert Lee Wes Harold Schinkit

Tinker Status in Brooklyn Club Disputed

Telegrams reveal Eb bets informing Murphy that Tinker belongs to the Brooklyn club and not for sale. Murphy replies he has not seen Tinker and has no plan to confer with him as Chicago could not secure the former Cincinnati manager.

Tinker Brooklyn Ebbets Murphy Chicago Cincinnati Ebbets Hnd Brooklyn Clib Jettar

Permit Granted To Carry Toy Pistol In Courtroom Style Controversy

A Cranston man, W. S. Hunter, received a permit to carry a concealed revolver to stop basketball games, claiming officials needed a firearm to halt play amid loud crowds. He plans to buy blank cartridges and fire in a crowded hall, arguing a whistle cannot be heard.

Mustatine Cranston Hunter Grandon

White Sox and Giants Play in Manila Exhibition

Mantle leads the American contingent as the Chicago White Sox face the New York Giants in Manila yesterday. The sun sparked a hot, close game that thrilled soldiers and civilians alike, with the American league players prevailing in a thriller despite the heat and unfamiliar humidity. The contest capped Manila’s first exposure to major league baseball within the globe tour itinerary and left spectators with lasting memories.

Mantle Chicago White Sox New York Giants Manilla Philippines Manila Manila Sun Wworth

Commission to Determine If Thaw Release Is Safe

A federal court panel in Concord New Hampshire is appointed to examine Harry K Thaw to decide if his liberty would threaten public safety. The commission includes Franke Streeter Morton Prince George Blumer and Charles Bancroft. The panel will review experts opinions only and report whether Thaws release would be reasonably dangerous to public peace.

Concord X. H Harry K. Thaw Aldrich Federal Franke Streeter Morton Prince Boston George. A. Blumer Butler Hospital Providence R. I Charles PB. Bancroft Hampshir ‘Ate Thavn

James A Pugh's Club On The Way

In Chicago on December 18 the chairman of the warour sport committees was elected at a Sportmen's Club of America meeting in First National Bank Building quarters. President presided. many sports figures attended as representatives.

Chicago Sportmen’s ‘Club America

Stunts Planned for New Year Exhibition at YMCA

Physical Director Farwell announced a January 1 exhibition in the association gymnasium featuring stunt formations a pyramid display a wand drill bar work fencing by Edward Henle and a broad sword contest between Ralph Gilbert and Charles Kembley. Two junior teams will play a volleyball match attracting a large crowd.

Farwell Thiszmoroly Asociation Gymnasium Well Edward Henle Ralph Gilbert Charles Kembley

Prairie Grove community notices and visits summarize week

Prairie Grove residents share a busy week with trips to Tipton Davenport West Branch and Atalissa. Families visited relatives, hosted gatherings, and celebrated Mrs Miller’s 65th anniversary. The Centerdale Congregational Missionary society met, with Mrs Ponpall presiding and Dr Breede speaking on home missions.

Prairie Grove G. Gongwer Loring Gangwer Warren Clark Gongwer West Branch A. L. Dice West Liberty Familly J. Hawker Goohén Martin Black Mere Gus Kreamer Will Sherman Hvea Darrel Centerdale Walter Ponpall cDr Breede Bertha E. Dice M. E. Black

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Horace M.dillpickle MR. Dillpickle Dill Pickle HVS Hapon Upnrese Ma Pill PicKe BNO Cait Meo Sree Borg Arothe Know Yaungiem Barra Eadins Treveune Man Isuste- i JO President Bond Joe Tinker Edrats Tein R. &. Ritson Spal Chappell Niggert Paul the American Association Cornell Freshies Becondi Robert Lee White Sox Giants Pecomissore Commission George McCann Edna . Swart Larl Schiele Helen Davenport David Bogard
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