Presidents Speak on Central Association Rule Change
Keokuk Iowa December 19 The Central association faces debate over the twelve man limit adopted for Class D leagues at Omaha. President Justice says directors cannot alter the rule without national association approval, and changes would require uniform permission across all leagues under the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. The rule, opposed by most Class D leagues, remains in effect for now.
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Keokuk
Central Association
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Omaha
Waterloo
Justice
Association
Tthis
Shugrue Defeats Robideau In Lightweight Bout
Bridgeport reports Joe Shugrue defeated Sam Robideau in a standout lightweight match. Shugrue won ten rounds to Robideau's one late in the fifteenth, with four rounds even. Shugrue had previously beaten Freddie Welsh in New York last month.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Joe Shugrue
Freddie Welsh
New York
Sam Robieau
Philadelphia
Shugrue
Robideau
New Jersey Lad Mastered Bout With Second Round Knockdown
The New Jersey fighter dominated the match delivering powerful blows. In the eighth, he floored the French opponent, but the fall was ruled accidental as Sam claimed he slipped and fell to the mat.
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New Jersey
Sam
Magee to Manage Brooklyn Federals Next Season
Chicago dispatch reports Lee Magee will manage the Brooklyn Federals for 1915 after officials quashed rumors of a private in the lineup. Magee signed a three year contract to play or manage and accepted a one year managerial berth after a Chicago audience with club president Robert B. Ward. Ward and the executive committee finalized the deal, with Magee to begin duties at once.
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Chicago
Lee Magee
Brooklyn Federals
Robert B. Ward
St. Louis Cardinals
Magee
Brookfeds
Bill Bradley
Ward
James A. Gilmore
Teague
W.e.robertson
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Brookfed
Rako
O. B
Brooktech
Dartmouth May Take On Western Schools
Chicago officials declined a Dartmouth game in 1915, citing a full Maroon schedule. Alumni rep Walter A. McCormick wired Michigan and Chicago athletic directors urging a 1915 or 1916 matchup with Dartmouth while Chicago’s slate remained unissued.
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Dartmouth
Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Michigan
Mlinois
Board of Athletic Control
University of Chicago
Walter A. McCormick
Hanover
Wired Phil Bartlemo
Ann Arbor
George Huff
Urbana
Refuse Permit For Langford McVey Boxing Bout In Milwaukee
Chicago reports Sam Langford and Sam McVey, both Black heavyweights, would meet in a ten round bout in Milwaukee January 4, but the Wisconsin boxing commission ruled against granting a permit. The decision bars the bout and confines future permits in the state to white boxers, reflecting discriminatory policy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Wisconsin
Clinton fans seek funds to back 1915 baseball effort
In Clinton Iowa fans urge a $2,500 backing or stock company to support the Pilots for next season. Manager Bert Hough’s visit sparked discussion, with W. R. McNamara favored by many and a public meeting set for January 11 to organize funds and decide Clinton’s baseball fate.
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Clinton
Santa Claus
Clintton
Waterloo
Central Baseball Association
Hough
Jack
W. R. McNamara
Pilots
Cronin Fined for Intoxication by Judge Rowan
An offender named Dick Cronin pleaded guilty to intoxication in Judge Rowan court. The judge assessed a $1 fine and costs for his celebration last evening.
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Rowan
Dick Cronin
Christmas Program Planned At North Star Locust Grove Schools
Plans announced for a Christmas entertainment at the North Star and Locust Grove schools on December 24. Miss Inez Harrison teaches North Star, Miss Laura Hoag directs Locust Grove, with a program featuring readings, exercises, songs, a Santa visit, and a literary society to form afterward. Notable items include Address of Welcome by Gertrude Miller, several schoolchildren performances, and a concluding Santa Claus appearance. County Superintendent H D Bradley expected to attend.
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North Star
Inez Harrison
Locust Grove
Laura Hoag
Santa Claus
H.D. Bradley
Gertrude Miller
Vera Negus
Clyde Essex
Deacon Chase
Ruth Shellebarger
Elmer Schweitzer
Avis McKillip
Ethel’ Miller
Larie Shellebarger
Edward
Harold Negus
Nicholas Dowdal
Lester ‘McKinney
Carl Miller
Ralph Essex
Carl Mosher
Hazel Leach
Earnest
Leach
Harvey Allard
Hixercise
Esther Stortz
Ruth Stortz
Florence
Song
Star of the East
Bradley
Burr Oak
76 Township
Plum Grove
West Liberty
Burr ‘Oak School
Letha Thomas
Leatha Thomas
Viola Vanatta
Kathryn Hahn
Floyd Vanatta
Ted
Howard Scott
Walter Albrecht
Santa
Howard Herlein
Minnie Albrecht
Ivan Hahn
Clarence Herlein
Grace Healey
Fred' ' Striegel
Claus
Kris Kringle
Cutford Hahn
Florence Healey
Bernice Healey
Mission of the Flames
Lillian Healey
Elizabeth Herlein
Dutch steamer Helena arrives after ten day delay
The Dutch steamer Helena, ten days overdue from Rotterdam, passed the Delaware capes early today and is expected to arrive in Philadelphia this afternoon. She left Rotterdam on November 19 and weather delays are believed to have caused the hold up. Local department stores awaited the Christmas goods she carried.
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Rotterdam
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Helena
Delaware Capes
Capes
Hyatt Sold to Cardinals in Pinch Hitters Trade
Pirates great pinch hitter Ham Hyatt has been sold to the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal between managers Huggins and Clark was arranged at the league meeting in New York with cash figures involved. Hyatt wanted to move to St. Louis and consent was secured after talks between Clark and Huggins.
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Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Ham Hyatt
St. Louis Cardinals
Huggins
Clark
New York
Cash
Hyatt
St. Louis
Burr Oak School Hosts Christmas Programs and Holiday Breaks
Rural communities celebrate Christmas with school plays and recitations. Burr Oak and Plum Grove held festive programs with students performing songs, poems, and dialogues. Many districts announce two week or one week vacations, with Christmas Day as a common closure.
Local residents return from Muscatine visits and travel for business
Wilton residents report a day of business in town after Ford Jacobs, Mrs Henderson, William Shaw, and Harry Carl visit Muscatine or West Liberty. County Superintendent E D Bradley passes through en route to West Liberty. Mrs Curtis and Charley Russell also return from Muscatine. Henry Heabner returns after a visit with friends in Muscatine. Harry Freeland travels to Muscatine for several days of visits. Carrie Kaufman returns. Miss Raynor accompanies Mrs Thomas Raynor.
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E. D. Bradley
Muscatine
West Liberty
F. Warner
Davenport
C. A
Curtis
Charley Russell
Henry Heabner
Harry Freeland
Carrie’ Kaufman
Thomas. Raynor
J. W. Henry
E. Dicken
Yale
Rebecca Keepping
Summit
Neary Mahoney
Immaculate Conception Academy
Ed. McSwiggen
Lee Tharp
Moscow
Lily Bentley
University Park
Oskaloosa
A.B. Darting
Lacrete Goldsberry
Margaret Prein
Walcott
Irving L. Kelley
Pearl L. Maurer
First Presbyterian
H. D. Rendall
Clinton
Miss. Maurer
F. A. Maurer
Union Savings Bank
Wilton High School
A. B. Kelley
A. T. Nelson
Burlington
Wilton
Two steamers collide near harbor endangering none
New York December 19 steamer Bratsberg bound for Rio Janeiro collided with the Greek steamer Themistereles at anchor off quarantine. The Themistereles was apparently undamaged. Bratsberg's midship bridge was smashed but after stopping to inspect she resumed her voyage.
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Associated Press
New York
Brataberg
Rio Janiero
Themistereles
Illini Win Milliken Defeats Close Opening Victory
In Decatur Illinois on December 19 University of Illinois opened the Milliken University basketball season with a 19 to 16 victory. Illinois led at halftime and held off Milliken in a tight finish.
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Milliken
Local residents visit Muscatine and area
Framed notes recount numerous Friday trips and brief visits by residents including Frances White, Anna Hall, Vera Smith, and Miss Blanch Leaker. The column records business trips to Davenport and Des Moines, family visits to Muscatine, and short journeys to Iowa City and Wilton. A wedding in Muscatine ties Irving Kelley to Pearl Maurer.
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