Central association faces 12-man limit and staffing issues
A Burlington note argues the 12-man limit for Class D leagues will hamper teams, as managers who do not play fill rosters. It cites Boyle, Andrews, Egan, Flough, Hayes and others as backbone figures and warns the Central Association may lose quality players and attendance. The piece discusses catcher and pitcher shortages and outfield roles, urging practical roster solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furtington Bageball
Timit Ula
Central Association
Teague Wong
Central
Boyle
Andrews
Egan
Flough
Hayeden
Aew
Smu
Umpire prospect Jimmy Scanlon to base in Clinton
Clinton, Ta. Dec 24. Timmy Scanlon, formerly with the Pilot, who has wintered in Clinton as manager of a hilloch parlor since August, returned to his Hix home in Indianapolis for Christmas. He expects a Central Association umpire appointment next year and will likely make Clinton his headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Timmy” Scanton
We Hilliach
Hix
Indianapolis
Asx
Central Association
Belligerents Drive Wire Orders to Pittsburg Mills
The Lawrenceville Press leased wire reports that belligerent European nations have placed heavy orders with Pittsburgh wire mills. About 125000 tons are promised, including 25000 tons of barbed wire with special design. The business, valued around 4 million dollars, will sustain the mills for months as England France and Russia remain major customers since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lawoulited Press
Europe
England
France
Russia
Pittsburgh
Probable Muskies line up revealed for spring training
Ned Egan names a tentative squad for next season with Wisher as backup catcher and Lee, Hruska, and Fisher competing for regular roles. Infielders include Hasbrook, Harrell, Masters, Reuser, with Jack seeking a job and outfield options Gerald Wetzel Reinhart Souis and Sohn. Only four veterans from higher class may be retained under league rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Egan
Sem Blockfront Egan
Wisher
Ned
Hrughku
Chm Lee
Fisher
Lee
Hruska
Tin Park
Gigan
Ross
Lorenzen
Wagner
Wilkus
Zackert
Ty Ganes Zip
Clarence Jack
Galesburg
Egan
Hasbrook
Harrell
Masters
Reuser
Jack
Gerald Wetzel
Reinhart
Souis
Sohn
Muscatine Muscatine trounces Iowa City High in grand pace
In a fast paced official Haulting contest Muskies walloped Iowa City High 56 to 20. Lilly Zeigler and Hoopes led Muscatine with strong inside play while Fish and Ketchum disrupted the visitors’ passing game. Brigham Keppler and Harrison shone for Iowa City in a lopsided gym finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goosh ‘Traver
Cooch Traver
Norman Elliott
Muskies
Teswik
Zeigler
Lilly
Hoopes
Muscatine
Avery Man
Fish
Ketchum
Iowa
Liily
University Town Boys
Brigham
Keppler
Harrison
Ling
LG Town
Anderson
Capt
Prentis
Swisher
Crocker
Beck
The
Baptists
Fisher
Howell
Ratelie
Cavid
F. Young
Valett
Hudson
Chant
Barber
Ratcliff
Young
Becker
McCaughey
Rateliff
Magee Traded From Philadelphia to Boston in N L Deal
Philadelphia reports Sherwood R. Magee, hard hitting outfielder for the National League team, traded to the Boston Nationals for cash and players. The deal was approved at a New York meeting chaired by W F Baker of Philadelphia and James Gaffney of Boston.
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Philadephia
Sherwood R. Magee
Philadelphia
Boston Nationals
New York
W. F. Baker
Philadelphia Club
James Gaffney
Bostons
Justice to Visit Clinton Home of Houghers
President W. D. Justice of the Central Baseball Association intends to visit Clinton after the holidays to review the season and discuss retaining Clinton’s franchise. He notes a future hard entry into the association and mentions a larger city seeking admission, urging local Commercial Club action before the January 11 meeting to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
W. D. Justice
Central Baseball Association
I Ts
Justice
Gold Coins as Christmas Gifts Rise in Chicago
Gold coins have become popular gifts in Chicago this season. U S sub treasurer Irving Shuman said last week payouts totaled 50 000 to 75 000 with most coins in 2 50 5 and 10 denominations. He noted thousands request new money and that the office has redeemed more than 500 000 daily for several weeks.
Unsettled Yankees Sale Delays Ruppert Takeover
Many complications delay the transfer of control of the New York Yankees to Colonel Jacob Ruppert Jr and Captain T M Huston. The purchase is not completed and no conference date is set. Price remains the main stumbling block with Farrell quoting about 500000 dollars and Ruppert bidding less.
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New York
N. Y
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Huston
Yankees
Frank Jarrell
Farrell
Colonel Ruppert
Thief Steals but Horse Recovered Near Muscatine
A 1000 pound mare belonging to A. J. Caldwell, living six miles north of New Boston, was reported stolen yesterday as police tracked suspects toward Rock Island. The horse was recovered last night below Muscatine on the Illinois side of the river, with no trace of the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Caldwell
New Boston
Rock Island
Muscatine
Grand Theatre Presents A Laugh Packed Evening
The Grand Theatre offers Keystone comedians with a new two part drama In Tune from the American Studio. A special holiday price of five cents per seat applies and Our Mutual Girl features George Barr McCutcheon in interviews revealing incidents behind his famed romances. See it tonight for a pleasant holiday week start.
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Grand Theatre
Keystone
Grand
George ‘Barr McCutcheon
Winiford Greenwood
George Barr McCutcheon
Ralph McKeen Visit Mentioned in Muscatine Trip
Columbus Junction Iowa December 24 Mr and Mrs Ralph McKeen were visitors in Muscatine on Wednesday Mrs J B Fox of Brighton also spent time there aiding local news notes with regional ties and social calls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus’ Junction
Ralph McKeen
Muscatine
J. B. Fox
Brighton
Christmas Visits and Travel Publishes Local Familiary Notes
Wednesday brings a stream of family visits and Christmas travel across towns. Mrs. Mark Trafton and daughter, Mrs. J. A. Knight from Muscatine, Mrs. G. W. Weigman from Washington with parents H. A. Davis and family, Nelia and Bill Pencs to Fairfield to stay with grandmother Mrs. Frank Gay, Mrs. R. W. Owen visiting sister Mrs. Frank Gray in Cone, Alice Brown to Davenport with Rock Island relatives, A. Banta returning from Kingston for Christmas, Mollie Cold back to Marsh after Clerk Nichols visit, and D. XN. Johnson seen in Wapello yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Trafton
J. A. Knight
Muscatine
G. W. Weigman
Washington
H. A. Davis
Nelia
Bill Pencs
Fairfield
Prank Gay
R. W. Owen
Cone
Frank Gray
Alice Brown
Davenport
Rock Islandry
A. Banta
Kingston
Mollie Cold
Marsh
Clerk Nichols
D. XN. Johnson
Plans scrapped for Cedar Rapids poultry show
Poultry fanciers report the Twentieth Annual Show of the Western Poultry Fanciers' Association set for Cedar Rapids will not be held this winter due to Linn County's prolonged quarantine. Muscatine exhibitions had planned to participate.
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Western Poultry Fanciers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Corn stalk disease hits Nebraska horses hard this winter
Nebraska reports show corn stalk disease among horses is worsening with widespread deaths. In Richardson county alone, around 200 horses died in a few days, per Chas. M. Day state field veterinarian. The ailment appears to be spreading across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Chas. M. Day
Richardsen
Farmers Appeal Office No Remedy to Protect Infected Fields
The office has been appealed to by farmers but declares no remedy beyond keeping the hearse away from infected fields as described in the Journal. The note underscores limited options amid agricultural health concerns.
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Lor
A Christmas Problem What Shall I Give
A Savings Bank Book is suggested as a fitting Christmas gift with a deposit of one dollar or more. The bank will place the book in a holiday envelope and mail it to the recipient if an address is provided, ensuring it arrives by Christmas.
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Burlington Fears
Bob
Itua Piuz Simmons
Canapen Glass
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Mer
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Bee
Julia Fitesimmons
Robert Fitesimmons
Pinginst
Fuusimttions
Julia Gifford
Jimmy Scanlon
Fey
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Sherwood Magee
Boston
Paramount
Houghers
Hearty
Bogard’s Clothing Store
Columbus Junction
Journal
Muscatine State Bank
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