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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
6
Simpson College outlines a heavy interscholastic basketball slate with Drake University and a December 1 inter-clash cup. The plan emphasizes dark teams and a curtain-raiser track meet, signaling a strong winter season and fan interest.
Ames la December 18 reports show strong wrestling and football prospects at Iowa State. varsity squad nearly full with only McKinley graduated, key wrestlers named, two new wrestling mats ordered, and early recruits from 9 initial to about 30 applicants. Upcoming schedules include baseball, basketball, and track fixtures with Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa lined up. Athletic board anticipates a strong year and plans a track meet and student body promotion.
Waterloo backed President Toarney’s proposal to redraw the Central Association’s district lines. The plan would group Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown and nearby cities with Dubuque Davenport and others, aiming to revive professional baseball in the region. Local magnates doubt success and question management of the Waterloo club and who will run the team.
Local announcement by Manager George Volger extends the Muskie and Cheyenne Sadlins game at the new armory to nine o clock tomorrow to accommodate Christ. tungshoppers and others with early evening plans. The touring Ramies with independent and college teams have been boosting town activity as the team is rated among the best in the west. Also news that Mike Healey is improving after a period of illness boosts sports morale.
Coach Pat Wright of the University of Iowa launched a Royalty in the school syllabus boxing class. More than io students are taking a course at "self defenses" including jiu jitsu and other self defense techniques. The course covers offensive use of the lege and simple blows intended to incapacitate or deter. It will continue throughout the winter.
Outbreak at Lincoln school prompts new rule demanding health certificates for pupils. Public library announcements state books can be borrowed without certificates, but pupils must present one to attend classes. Authorities cite disease transmission via shared books as justification for the measure.
The First Bantiot Sunday School honors Carl C. Schmidt with a fountain pen as a token of appreciation for years of service. Schmidt will miss next two Sundays due to absence from the city. Trainmen Die in Wreck Near Wash as a North Pacific local derailed by a fallen tree. engine and tender telescoped. both engineers killed.
Local high school basketball team, after a close opener loss to Wiltontons, prepares to meet Washington High School in a booster game at the New Armory Sunday. An announcement by Dr. L H Frantz notes plans to seat 300 more fans and prize money for best yell. new V-neck jerseys arrived, seven received with player names.
We express gratitude for Udalr help and sympathy during our bereavement. Thanks to the choir and for many beautiful floral offerings from Mrs. Robert Mtholtz and family.
Health Week observed nationwide drove extensive health education in Magentine with lectures by physicians in factories schools and public forums. Emphasis on tuberculosis prevention and maternal health drew strong attendance and interest from workers and churches. Rev Newton Moore delivered a longevity sermon at Mulford Congregational church. Presbyterian Ladies’ Annual Christmas Event announced with plans for a late Thursday December 14th supper and bake sale.
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