Good Averages of Western Leaguers
Western League players who will join major league clubs next season posted strong batting and fielding marks in 1911 according to official averages issued by President Thy ONeill. Therlon of St Joseph led batters with .248 over 118 games while 27 players hit .200 or better. Thomas of Lincoln topped homers with ten, Kane of Omaha stole 73 bases, Jost pitched for Denver and OBrien of Denver won 26 of 33 while flawless in the field before his sale to the Boston Reds.
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Omaha
Baga
O'Brien
Denver
Weas
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Pennington to Manage Kewanee Central Education Team
Keokuk native George Pennington was chosen manager of the Kewanee Central edacion team after a competitive field. Pennington, a former star for Keokuk and key contributor to Waterloo’s pennant win four years ago, will take the helm from J. A. Andrews.
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George Pennington
Keokuk
Kewanee Central Edacion
Sucy Sood de. J. A. Andrews
Pennington
Waterloo
Knockout to Meet Petroskey in New Year Boxing Match
Sailor M Petroskey and Chicago Knockout Brown have been matched to box ten rounds before the Oakland Wheelmen's club on New Year's day. They will fight at 158 pounds and the bout is set for Oakland California.
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Chicago
Brown
Oakland
Cal
Sailor M. Petroskey
Oakland Wheelman’s Club
Local boxing card shapes up after a late break in plans
At 7 p.m. in the evening the featured bout remains unsettled as no referee has been chosen. Brown recently scored a victory over Fritz Holland, a local middleweight, in a preliminary contest.
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Brown
Fritz Holland
Galesburg Defeats Peoria Central in Undefeated Run
Galesburg High School, unbeaten, beat Peoria Central 53 to 32 in a Knox college gym game. The Galesburg quintet remains undefeated, facing top state teams as the season continues.
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Galesburg
Man Pleads Guilty in Interstate Lottery Case
Wanead City Missouri December 24 Itre mont Weeks arrested by federal officers after lottery tickets found in his apartment arraigned before U S Commissioner Thompson on a charge of violating the interstate lottery law he pleaded guilty and was released on $500 bonds.
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Wanead City
Itremont Weeks
U. S
Thompson
Mission Festival Program Arranged by Sunday School
All Saints Mission hosts a Sunday school festival next Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the chapel with Evensong and Carols, followed by songs and recitations at the Guildhall. Children will receive Christmas gifts and attendance prizes, with classes performing various recitations and songs. All who support the Sunday school are invited.
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Eather Dan
Cyril Mate
Class of Seven Bays
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Howard Carl
Eunice Loving
Carol
Blanche Custer
Edward Burna
Brenner
Bethlehem
Mildred
Viola Hartwig
Final Rehearsal for Christmas Program at Park Avenue Church
Final rehearsal by Park Avenue Methodist Sunday school members prepares the Christmas entertainment for this evening. Children will perform with all parts ready and the church is decorated with festive ornaments for a large turnout of church members and friends.
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Park Avenue Methodist Sunday School
Second Grade Surprises Lincoln School With Attendance Rise
The Lincoln school second grade boosted overall attendance by lifting tardiness and attendance percentages across all classes. Principal McKee credits the new system. following yesterday’s entertainment, school was dismissed until after New Year. Week ending December 23 reports show gains across grades.
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McKee
Nohoo
Dr Marquis to Speak at First Presbyterian Church
Dr J H Marquia, president of Coacollesa, who has spoken in Muscatine recently, is announced to address the evening service at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 31. Members of the First Congregational Church will join the Presbyterians for this service.
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J. H. Marquia
Coacollesa
Muscatine
First Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church
Ithia
Red Cross Seals to Sell Through January First
Dr Emma Brantworth in charge at the post office booth says Red Cross seal stamps received in Muscatine will likely sell out before the holiday end. A Washington bulletin rescinds a prior order delaying mail bearing Christmas stamps until January first, allowing front side affixed stamps on domestic letters. Charities seals do not replace regular postage. full postage remains required.
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Emma Brantworth
Gear
Post
Muscatina
Post Office Department
Washington
Jorat
Arrest Would-Be Robber Arrested After Cromwell Hold Up
Charles Lester, the man who attempted to hold up the Cromwell post office and general store on Thursday, was captured by Sheriff Baumat and a posse and brought to Fremont where he remains in the county jail.
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Neb
Fremont
Nebraska
Charles Lester
Sherif Bau~mat
Lester
Revolver Incident Leads to Escape and Capture in Georgia
A confrontation ended with Lester fleeing after knocking one man unconscious. He was traced to farmer Ray Wills’s home where he was arrested. A conflicting report warns Morse must regain his freedom soon or die, per a Washington-sent briefing from Frost McPherson.
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Ray Wills
Moree
Atlanta
Charles W. Moree
New York
Washington
Frost
McPherson
Morse
Federal Penitentiary
Sir Charles Tupper in serious condition in London
London reporters say Sir Charles Tupper, former prime minister of Canada, remains seriously ill at his home in Beckenham. Doctors report his condition improved yesterday but today’s bulletin says it is unchanged.
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Whysicians
Charles Tupper
Dominion
Nda
Bexley Tleath
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