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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
5
Rockford led early as Hasbrook and Kautz and Jee Toxnes sparked a late Muskatine surge. Gould's free throws and precise baskets in the final period overcame an eight point deficit to secure the win before about 600 fans.
Rockford fell 42 to 85 in a stormy exhibition against the Muskies. A season crowd witnessed a record number of fouls and heated exchanges as the teams clashed over regulations. Hasbrook, Gould, and Kitauty led scoring for Rockford while Hasbrook and Gould starred in the second half as the rock-firm Muskies held an early 26 to 17 edge before tumbling in the final period.
Muscatine high five faces Lima All Stars in a two game set starting tomorrow night, with Friday’s rematch. Coach Davis leads a Lima squad of former all state stars while local stars like Young Gould and Kautz spark the Muskrats in a double header effort. Admission is 35 cents per game as fans pack the arena for the Eastern showdown.
After last night’s fierce clash Rockford manager Fogarty or Volger outlined plans for a second exhibition in town. A new forward from the Central Basketball League is expected, with Young at guard and Gharrity removed. Pro rules feature double dribble noted as a difference from AAU play. Major leaguers Gharrity Gould and other pros joined the fray, highlighting a crossover contest between Rockford and local talents.
The January 1 Pasadena game pits University of Oregon against University of Pennsylvania, likely a close contest with a long travel distance near ten thousand miles. Notable players include Pennsylvanias Howard Berry and Oregons Shy Huntington, with both squads boasting strong records and offensive and defensive lines. Oregon seeks its first defeat this year while Pennsylvania, strong at season end, aims to prove its late form against the Quaker eleven.
Chicago reports that if Madison Square Garden owner declines exclusive use, Tom Andrews of Milwaukee Auditorium offers Rickard a ten round bout featuring Lester Darcy against a top opponent. He cites strong local support and rival matches to forecast large takings, with February target and championship pricing.
Earl Cooper won the fifty mile match race at Ascot speedway in 44 minutes 41 seconds averaging 67.13 mph. Eddie Pullen finished one second behind. Wilbur d'Alene crashed through a fence on the second lap after losing control near the stands and was slightly injured.
New York December 27. The rules committees of the National and American Leagues will meet to discuss changes aimed at boosting the game. Proposed rules include a 270 foot outfield distance, reducing home runs and possibly adding ground rules for short right fields. Other ideas include limiting foul strikes, awarding bases on three balls, and eliminating intentional walks. Roy Hartzell signs with Toledo at third base. Kitty Bransfield named National League umpire.
The Opheum presents a Sunday program with matinee and evening showings of The Girl Without a Chance a drama about white slave traffic written by Whitney Colline and produced by Robert Sherman. The story promises foreign settings strong climactic scenes and a plea to authorities amid gripping persecution themes.
Major Powell Clayton formerly attached to the War Department staff and recently with the Sixteenth Cavalry on the Mexican border died at Fort Sam Houston Texas from injuries suffered while hopping a horse over hurdles on the drill field. He was the son of the former Governor Clayton of Arkansas.
Audiences will see Blue Ribbon Vitagraph production The Chattel at the A Muse U Theatre tonight. Sothern stars with Pegsey Highland in a noted Photoplay compatible drama. Also on the bill Richard Bennett in Jude Kirby and Lenora Ulrich in The Road to Love with William Russell and Charlotte Burton in The Highest Bid.
A capacity audience at New Era Church enjoyed a Christmas Eve program featuring recitations songs dialogues and a closing chorus. About fifty participants performed as the church showcased a central tall Christmas tree and festive decorations.
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