New Dual Iowa Illinois Leagues Proposed For Baseball
Davenport Iowa December 29 A radical plan to form two state leagues Iowa and Illinois from the Central Association and the Three I League is proposed by James T Hayes of the Davenport Blue Sox He asks a joint meeting of the Three I and Central associations by January 9 to discuss a 42 game home and away schedule then an inter state series of 8 games with 24 games in town parks and 24 in Illinois parks The plan would crown inter state champions and share gate receipts equally if clubs approve it
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Clean Play In Game Tonight
Muscatine fans expect a fast clean contest tonight as Glenn Davis leads his smooth machine for a two game series against the All-Ohio team. After a marathon train trip, Ohio showed speed but suffered three fouls and no protests, highlighting sportsmanship and a sharp, quick attack.
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Three Attend Baseball Meet Stirs Little Interest
Only three supporters showed up for a baseball discussion at the Commercial club, despite hopes for a larger turnout. President Nammerley said no action was taken yet on plans for another session, though a broader meeting may be called soon. In other news, British and Norwegian ships were reported sunk, including the Cohsewood at 1909 tons and the Ida at 1300 tons.
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Buckeye quintet fall to Musky in rough opener
All-Ohioans drop a two game series opener at the new armory to Muskies 4% to 19. Travel weariness from an Allen night ride from Piqua slows Buckeye play but Hasbrook leads Muskingum with eight baskets as Gould, Bloom and Kautz push the visitors ahead early.
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High Quintet Defeats Alumni in Armory Exhibition
Mish School basketball quintet dominates alumni 26 to 1 after a 10 10 halftime stalemate. Younger aggregation clamps Lilly Nat chim and Al in the first half, then surges with Eltman Lane and Shaffner aiding strong defense and offense led by Mont and Groonblatt.
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Coe College to Meet Minors Athletic Club in Chicago
Coe College basketball coach Ira Carritherx announced the team will travel to Chicago on February 2 and 3 to face the Minors Athletic Club and the Chicago Y M C A teams, two leading amateur organizations in the nation. A return game is planned later in February in the middle west.
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United States
Grand jury to close high cost of living probe today
Chicago dispatch reports the federal grand jury, which has reviewed substantial evidence on high living costs, will terminate its sessions today with no indictments expected, as stated by U S District Attorney Charles F. Clyne.
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Commodore Pugh Aims For 75 MPH Motor Boat Record
Commodore James A. Pugh of Chicago declares two new 1,5250 horsepower motors will be installed in his 40-foot Disturber IV hydroplane to push speed to 75 miles per hour, up from the 60 mph world record. He plans to test the craft next season and, if successful, to equip a 12-foot cruiser for a 50 mph run as proof that small ships can serve warfare needs.
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Four Stars Bid Diamond Adieu to Great Pitchers
The 1918 campaign in the ble leagues marks the end of an era as Nap Lajoie Mathewson Rucker and Mordecai Brown retire from big league baseball. Henry Edwards notes fans never again expect the trio to take the field at Fenway Shibe Park Comiskey Nayinfeld or League Park. Each legend has pitched his last game and Nap Lajoie may have driven in his final hit.
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French Socialists Call for Vigorous War Policy
Parts Dec 29 4 55 a m revolution adopted by the socialist congress urging government to pursue a more vigorous policy militarily and economically to mobilize resources and end the war sooner. Deputies met with Gorman and other foreign socialists at a Swiss conference backing renewed international rotations, a proposal defeated by a small margin.
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Muscatine May Oppose J A G Muskies Seek Oswego New York Match
Former Muscatine star Rimant Norman Eliott now with Illinois Athletic Club urges manager Williams of the Chicago champions to schedule a game with the locals at Muscatine. The Muskies seek a win to end Chicagos unbeaten streak while awaiting further bookings with Oswego Ni Yu and New York Nationals. A New Year dance at the armory Monday with Chase Orchestra is planned to raise funds as attendance lags.
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Lone Tree and Mancatine Seconds Cancel Contest
A double slate featuring Mancatine Seconds versus Lone Tree is canceled ahead of the Musky All‑On battle at the new armory tonight. Muskies manager Volgor says the sole game will now start at 8 16. Ohions manager Glenn H. Davis asserts Kla men will fare better against the Muskies, aiming for a stronger showing after the team’s triumphant rest and travel.
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Des Moines 10 Purchase Goal in Coal Crisis
Des Moines Indiana December 29 Mayor John MacVicar and city officials awaited replies from coal mine owners in neighboring states to determine curload quotations. Coal dealers raised price to five dollars a ton, threatening many small firms. About 500 appeals for assistance reached the mayor as cold weather worsened hardship among the poor. Wealthy residents urged a fund of 2000 dollars to buy coal from outside the state for the neighborhood.
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Plan probe of college sport plan probe of college sport
New York December 29 a comprehensive investigation of college athletics will be made if the national collegiate athletic association gains aid from the Carnegie Foundation the Sage Foundation or the General educational Board The convention adopted a resolution asking one foundation to survey athletics with emphasis on moral influence Dr Roger J Leo of Harvard argued there is no athletic heart and his studies using graphic instruments showed heart rhythms relate to nervous sensibility not exercise
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Chicago considers ban on playing The Star Spangled Banner
Chicago city council debates a measure to restrict playing the national hymn as an exit march and to forbid its performance in public places except as a separate number. The ordinance would require musicians to stand when the anthem is played where feasible and imposes fines for violations.
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Submersibles to Carry Special Mail Undersea Post
The submarine Deutschland and its aide will carry special mail on future voyages with a two mark surcharge for a post card or letter up to twenty grams, plus similar charges for each additional twenty grams up to sixty grams. Given long delays by traditional routes, sea post is expected to be in heavy demand.
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Sale Announcement for Arg Lamp Company Assets
W Phelps as receiver for Warner Arc Lamp Company of Wilton filed notice in district court today for the sale of the defunct firm’s property to W J Moore of Tipton for 1500 dollars. The sale was approved by Judge Letts. Wickes of Wilton was named administrator of Marlo Hinkhouse estate. Theodore Jones estate final report filed via EE Nichols. Adelaide Cook as guardian filed petition for Albert Cook property sale.
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Parole Law Seen As Crime Preventative
Springfield, Ill. Dec. 29 Thomas M. Kilbride secretary of the state board of pardons defended the parole law as a crime preventative. He cited Chicago crime rates noting a hold up every six hours burglary every three hours murder every other day and liquor-related incidents at frequent intervals.
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