President Justice Speaks on Rule in Base Ball Circles
President Justice of the Central Association said the twelve may limit rule adopted for Class D leagues at Omaha cannot be changed without National Association approval. He noted the Central Association is under National guidance and directors cannot alter the rule for one league without broad consent.
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Keokuk
Central Association
J Omaica
Canitral Association
Waterloo
Justles
Association
Ad Far Ug
Menguro
National Association
Justice
Shugrue defeats Robideau in ten round bout
Bridgeport reports Joe Shugrue, the light welterweight standout, defeated Sam Robideau of Philadelphia in ten rounds last night after previously winning over Freddie Welsh in New York. Shugrue dominated most rounds with wide margins, four were even, and Robideau had one even round noted.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Joe Shuprue
Freddie Welsh
New York
Sam Robieau
Philadelphia
G@hugrue
Rodideau
New Jersey Lad Wins Clearer Blows to French Opponent
The New Jersey lad delivers cleaner blows and floors the French challenger in the eighth. The knockout appears momentary as Sum clams he slips and Dave fal plén to the mat, leaving the outcome decisive yet briefly contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Dave Falplén
Magee to Manage Brooklyn Federals Next Season
Chicago reports Les Magee will manage the Brooklyn Federals in 1915 with Robert Ward confirming the deal. Magee accepted a one year berth after conference with league executives James A. Gilmore and W. J. Robertson. The move follows earlier talks that Magee might play or manage for the club in the rackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Les Mages
Brooklyn Federals
Robert B. Ward
St. Louis Cardinals
Maxed
Magee
Ward
James A. Gllmore
W. J. Robertson
Buffalo
Chivinnati
Sly
Hest
Tooal Baseball Flatto
O O. B
Brookfed
Fhosa
Ché
Clinton Fans Hopeful for Funds to Back Local Baseball
Clinton Iowa fans urge a $2500 backing or stock group to fund next season. After manager Hough’s Clinton visit, locals push for a bold leader to organize funds and post forfeit money at the Waterloo Central Iowa meeting. A public meeting on January 13 may decide Clinton’s baseball future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Santa Claus
Waterloo
Central Pageball Association
Hough
W. R. McNamara
Pilots
Naya
Dartmouth May Take On Western Schools
Chicago officials indicate Dartmouth football may schedule Western schools for 1915 and 1916. Alumni representative Walter A. McCormick wired Michigan athletic director Phil Bartlamo and George Huff seeking an opponent for Dartmouth, with Chicago already naming a full schedule not yet released.
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Treva
Chicago
Mishigan Oe Uilolg
Ann Arbor
George Huff
Urbana
Dartmouth
Langford to Box McVey in Milwaukee January 4
The Associated Press reports Sam Langford and Sam McVey, both Black heavyweights, will fight a ten round bout in Milwaukee on January 4. The Wisconsin boxing commission has denied a permit to a local club for the match, and permits will be restricted to white boxers in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wits
Chicago
Sam Langford
Sam McVey
Miilwaukee
Wout
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Boxing Clu
Kyam McVey
Wisconsin
Cronin Fined For Drunken Celebration In Court
In a morning session Judge Rowan fined Dick Cronin one dollar plus costs after he pleaded guilty to intoxication. The proceeding in family or local court noted there was only one offender present as part of the God Morning Judge class.
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Rowan
Dick Cronin
Pirates Sell Hyatt to Cardinals After New York Meeting
Ham Hyatt, the Pirates’ celebrated pinch hitter, has been sold to the St. Louis Cardinals. The arrangement by managers Huggins and Clark was concluded at the league meeting in New York with cash considerations involved. Hyatt long sought a move to St. Louis, and the agreement followed a conference between Clarke and Huggins.
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Piratest
Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Ham Hyatt
Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Huggins
Clark
New York
Cash Stone
Hyatt
St. Louis
Clarke
Fragmentary report about a man taken to the bummery for the night
A fragment notes that when he was taken to the bummery to spotd the night. The incomplete text implies a detention or lodging action but lacks clear names, dates, or places to firmly identify entities or outcomes.
North Star and Losuit Grove Christmas Program Planned
A joint Christmas program by North Star School led by teacher Mise Inez Harrison and Losuit Grove School led by instructor Miss Laura Hoag is set for December 24 at the North Star schoolhouse. A Christmas tree will stand, Santa Claus will distribute gifts, and County Superintendent E. D. Bradley will attend as a literary society forms after the program. The program features welcomes by Gertrude Miller, readings, exercises, songs, and a finale titled Star of the West with multiple student participants.
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North Star
Mise Inez ‘Harrison Ig
Losuist Grover School
Laura Hoag
Santa Claus
E. D. Bradley
Walcome
Gertrude Miller
Vera Negus
Clyde Essex
Deacon Chase
Ruth Shedlebarger
Juver Schweitzer
Avie McKump
Nepus
Ethel. Miller
Larle Schellebarger
Edward Thieber
Harold Negus
Nicholas Dowdal
Lester
Meknney
Bart. Milter
Relph Essex
Bexercise
Santa ‘Claus
Shellebarger
Carl Mosher
Jeticholes Dowdal
Hazel Leach
Earnest Leach
Harvey, Allard
Esther Stortz
Ruth Stortz
Florence
Ruth
Shellevarger
Avis McKiNto
Dutch Steamer Helena Arrives After Ten Day Delays
The Dutch steamer Helena, ten days overdue from Rotterdam, passed the Delaware capes early today and is expected to dock this afternoon. Departed Rotterdam on November 1, the ship carried a heavy cargo of Christmas goods and raised anxiety about its safety after failing to report at the cape signal station amid heavy weather. Local stores await the arrival of the cargo.
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Rotterdam
Philadelphia
Helena
Delaware Capes
Capes
Two Steamers Collide Off New York Quarantine
The steamer Brateberg bound for Rio de Janeiro collided with the Greek steamer Themistereles at anchor off quarantine. The Themiatereles appears undamaged while the Brateberg’s midship bridge was smashed but the vessel resumed its voyage after stopping to assess damage.
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New York
Brateberg
Rio
Janiero
Themistereles
Themiatereles
Illini open basketball season with close Millikin win
Decatur December 18 Illinois opened the Millikin University basketball season here that night winning 19 rounds in a close margin.
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Millikin
Decatur
University of Illinois
Milliken University
Ulingia
Burr Oak and Plum Grove Schools Host Christmas Programs
Rural districts celebrate Christmas with school programs and short breaks. Burr Oak School in Gownabin hosted performances by Letha Thomas and others with recitations, songs, and a Santa Claus segment. Plum Grove near West Liberty also held festive exercises as several schools plan two week or one week holidays.
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Brad Jey
Te Burr Oak School
Burr Oak School
Letha
Thomas
Leatha Thomas
Viola Vanatta
Athryn Hahn
Floyd Vanatta
Ted
Howard Scott
Walter Albrecht
Santa Calle
Sants
Howard Herleth
Santa Claus
Mionie Albrecht
Schpol
Ivan Hahn
Clarence Herlein
Grace Healey
Fred Striegel
King Nringle
Clifford Hahn
Florence
Healey
Local People Carry On with Visits and Business in Wilton
Ford Jarous came from Muscatine for business and looting in town. Mrs Henderson returned after visiting Muscatine. Jam Shaw traveled to West Liberty for day business. Harry Carl visited aunt Mrs Nicolaus in town Thursday evening. Superintendent Bradley of Muscatine visited en route to West Liberty. W F Warner from Davenport handled day business. Charles Russell returned after Muscatine visit. Mr and Mrs Heabner returned after four days with friends in Muscatine. Harry Freeland went to Muscatine for several days with friends. Carrie Keufman returned after visiting in Muscatine. Mrs Raynor was present Thursday.
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HE. D. Bradley
Muscatine
West Liberty
W.F. Warner
Davenport
A. Curtis
Charles Russell
Senger
Misa Frances White
Ataussa
Wilk Wits
H. F. Ayres
Wiss Anna Hall
B. YT
Hall
Muncatire
Frank Jennings
Tipton
George Dawson
T. A. Latehaw
Walter Marolf
Muscating
Rengs
George Speate
P. W. Happle
Atkins
Migs Blanch Leaker
F. A. Martin
Theodore Hellyer
J. W. Henry
E. Dicken
Yale
Thorsday
Thos. Raynor
F. B. James
Daven‘port
Meen
Maurice Maisenbach
Peter Grunder
Town
Rebecca Keepping
Summit
Neary Mahoney
Immaculate Conception Academy
Ea. McSwiggen
Lee Tharp
Moscow
Prigay
Lily Bentley
University ‘Park
Oskgroosa
Lyigit
An B. Darting
Junevere Goldsberry
Margaret Prein
Walcott
Irving L. Kelley
Pear
L. Maurer
H. D. Rendall
Clinton
Miss
Burlington
Wilton
Local residents shuttle to towns on Friday outings
A stream of residents visited Davenport Muscatine and Burlington Friday for business and social reasons. Many returned home after brief visits with friends and relatives while several moved on to Wilton and Atkins. The note highlights marriages of Irving L. Kelley and Pear L. Maurer and their plans to reside in Wilton.
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Sam Robideau
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Cronin
Hyate 3S
Soud
Suellen
Gremmel’s
the House OF Pipes
Entertainment
Locust Grove
Xilvii
Bradley TN
Sea
Broadway Chorus OF
Beautiful Girls
Xman
J. J. Fahey
Tailor & Cleaner
Jowa Ave
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