Burlington Fears League Will Drop
A Burlington baseball writer argues against a 12 man player limit for Class D leagues. He contends the rule forces nonplaying managers and reduces expert talent like Boyle, Andrews, Egan, Hough, and Hayden who uphold the league’s high standing. He notes one catcher and four pitchers plus one man per other position leaves only twelve men, and calls for more than one catcher and four pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Central Association
Central Associattion
Boyle
Andrews
Egan
Hough
Hayden
Jimmy Scanlon to umpire in Central association
Clinton Indiana December 24 ex Pilot Jimmy Scanlon who ran a billiard parlor in Clinton since August returned to Indianapolis to spend Christmas with his parents He expects a Central association umpire appointment next year and may base his home in Clinton in the future
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Clinton
Jimmy” Scanlon
Indianapolis
Central Association
Pugilist Robert Fitzsimmons Accused of Abuse in Divorce Case
Mrs Julia Fitzsimmons testified in Chicago that her former world heavyweight champion husband Robert Fitzsimmons abused her during their marriage. She recounted intoxicated episodes, kicks near a door, hair pulling, throat grabbing, threats to shoot, and thrown bottles. No alimony requested. she plans to resume her maiden name Julia Gifford.
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Chicago
Lll
Julia Fitzsimmons
Robert Fitzsimmons
Warring Nations Buy Wire Feeds Pittsburgh Mills
Demand from belligerent European nations for barbed and plain wire has surged in Pittsburgh district mills. Orders totaling about 125000 tons, including 25000 tons of specially designed barbed wire, aim to sustain production for months, with England France and Russia among the major buyers since the war began, a turnover near 4 million dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Associated Press
Europe
England
France
Russia
Probable Muskie Lineup Revealed for Spring Training
Ned Egan informs President Sam Black of the probable Muskie lineup for spring training in April. Backstop Fisher joins Hruska and Lee behind the plate, with Hruska likely at catcher and Lee at regular duties. Pitchers include Ross, Lorenzen, Wagner, Wilkus, and Zackert, with Gawege Zip a possible ax. Infield features Hasbrook, Harrell, Masters, Runser, and Clarence Jack, while outfield candidates include Wetzel, Reinhart, Souis, and Sohn. Curtis not listed. Only four veterans may be retained from higher league play, others are Class D prospects.
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Ned Egan
Sam Black
Egan
Fisher
Ned
Hruska
Cliff Lee
Lee
Ross
Lorenzen
Wagner
Wilkus
Zackert
Gawege Zip
Clarence Jack
Galesburg
Hasbrook
Harrell
Masters
Runser
Jack
Gerald Wetzel
Reinhart
Souis
Sohn
Clyde Curtis
Central Association
Muscatine Muskrats Triumph In Grand Opening Night
In a season opener Muscatine High School defeated Iowa City High 36 to 20. Zeigler Lilly Hoopes and Ketchum led Muscatine’s scoring while Brigham Keppler and Harrison stood out for Iowa City. Reserves beat Baptists 19 to 18 as Fisher and Howell contributed key baskets. Referee Reuling officiated both games.
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Traver
Speck
Iowa City
Chet Lilly
M.H. S
Ketchum
Norman Elliott
Muskies
Zeigler
Lilly
Hoopes
Muscatine
Fish
University Town Boys
Brigham
Keppler
Harrison
Town City
Anderson
Prentis
Swisher
Harrison J
Reuling
Crocker
Beck
Baptists
Fisher
Howell
Barber
Ratcliff
Young
Valet
Reesink
Becker
McGaughey
Lamont
Hudson
Chant
Sherwood Magee Sold to Boston Nationals
Philadelphia and Boston officials announced the trade of Sherwood R. Magee, the Philadelphia NL outfielder, to the Boston Nationals for cash and several players. The deal was approved at a New York meeting chaired by Philadelphia President W F Baker and Boston President James Gaffney.
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Philadelphia
Sherwood R. Magee
Boston Nationals
New York
W. F. Baker
Philadelphia Club
James Gaffney
Bostons
Justice 10 Visit Home of Houders
Clinton, Illinois, Dec 24. Word from President Justice of the Central Baseball association says he will visit Clinton after the holidays to review the situation and help retain the franchise. He notes Clinton should hold the franchise as it will be hard to obtain in the future and mentions a larger city asking about entry. The exact visit date is uncertain but likely before the January 11 meeting where decisions will be settled.
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Clinton
Ila
J. Justice
Central Baseball Association
Justice
Gold Coins for Christmas Drive Chicago Gifts
AP leased wire reports that Chicago residents favored gold coins as Christmas gifts. U. S. Sub-Treasurer Irving Shuman said last week coins totaling 50,000 to 75,000 dollars were paid out daily, mainly in 2.50, 5, and 10 dollar denominations. He noted thousands sought new money and the office redeemed over 500,000 dollars daily for several weeks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lil
Complications Plague Yankees Sale to Ruppert Huston
New York press reports many details must be untangled before Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr and Captain T L Huston take control of the New York Yankees. President Frank J Farrell still claims control while no conference date is set. Price remains the main hurdle with Farrell asking about $500,000 and Ruppert offering less.
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Associated Press
New York
N. Y
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
T.L. Huston
Yankees
Frank J. Farrell
Farrell
Colonel. Ruppert
Recover the Mare A J Caldwell Hailed at Police Station
The $1 000 mare belonging to A J Caldwell six miles north of New Boston has been recovered. The theft was reported yesterday as authorities feared Rock Island route. The horse was found last night below Muscatine on the Illinois side of the river. No trace of the thief or thieves was found after Tuesday night theft.
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A. J. Caldwell
New Boston
Rock Island
Muscatine
Illinois
Grand Theatre Show Promises Keystone Comedy And In Tune Drama
Grand Theatre presents Keystone comedy and a two part drama In Tune from American studio tonight. Special holiday price five cents per seat. Our Mutual Girl interview with George Barry McCutcheon adds appeal.
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Grand Theatre
Keystone
Grand
George Barry McCutcheon
Winiford Greenwood
George Barr
McCutcheon
McKeen Visitors in Muscatine
In Columbus Junction Ia on December 24 Mr. and Mrs Ralph McKeen were visitors in Muscatine Wednesday. Mrs J B Fox of Brighton spent the day visiting relatives and friends in the area.
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Columbus
Junction
Ralph McKeen
Muscatine
J. B. Fox
Brighton
Christmas Visits Across Town Reflect Local Family Gatherings
Wednesday brought many residents together as families planned Christmas visits. Mrs. Clark Trafton and daughter traveled with relatives, Mrs. J. A. Knight visited her mother in Muscatine, and Mrs. R. W. Owen visited her sister in Cone. Nelia and Bill Pence headed to Fairfield to stay with grandmother Mrs. Frank Gay, while Mrs. Alice Brown visited Davenport and planned time with relatives in Rock Island. Vv.A. Banta returned from Kingston for Christmas, Mollie Cold came back to Marsh after a visit with Cleve Nichols, and D. N. Johnson spent a day as a Wapello visitor.
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Clark Trafton
J. A. Knight
Muscatine
G. W. Weigman
Washington
H. A. Davis
Nelia
Bill Pence
Fairfield
Frank Gay
R. W. Owen
Cone
Frank Gray
Alice Brown
Davenport
Rock Island
Vv.a. Banta
Kingston
Mollie Cold
Marsh
Cleve Nichols
D. N. Johnson
Plans Abandoned for Cedar Rapids Poultry Show
Word from poultry fanciers says the Twentieth Annual Western Poultry Fanciers Association show planned for this winter in Cedar Rapids will not be held due to Linn County quarantine. Muscatine exhibitors had planned to participate.
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Western Poultry Fanciers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Muscatine
Corn Stalk Disease Worsens in Nebraska Horses
Lincoln Dec 24 The ravages of corn stalk disease among Nebraska horses are worse this winter than ever, says Chas M Day state field veterinarian. In Richardson county alone 200 horses have died in a few days, and the ailment appears to be spreading across the state."
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Chas. M. Day
Richardson
Farmers Appeal Office Says No Remedy Other Than Keep Horses Away
The office has been appealed to by farmers but states it has no remedy to offer beyond keeping the horses away from the infected fields. Read The Journal, 10 cents a week.
A Christmas Problem What Shall I Give
A suggestion to give a Savings Bank Book with a deposit of one dollar or more as a gift. The notice notes it is an acceptable present expressing goodwill and future prosperity. It offers holiday envelopes and mailing to a provided address so the recipient receives it by Christmas.
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Burlington Fears
Bob
Mes
Basketeers
Sherwood Magee
Boston
Paramount
A-Muse-U
Jesse L. Lasky
Houghers
Bogard’s Clothing Store
Journal
Muscatine State Bank
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