Quincy to Form Baseball Company for Next Season
Several baseball enthusiasts plan a stock company of 15 or more to field a team for Quincy next season. Promoters are meeting with some success and a winning, crowd-pulling squad is expected. Charles Collard of Johnson City Illinois, a young pitcher, seeks a tryout with the Speeders and may receive a contract once the local association is organized.
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Quincy
Charles Collard
Johnson Citys
Speeders
Association Meets to Name President Threatened Shuffle in Indianapolis
Chicago Dec 2 President Thomas A Chivington called for the annual Ameri can association meeting to be held in Indianapolis on Dec 8 The chief issue is the election of a president with opposition to re election of Chivington. Norris L Tip ONeill and Thomas Hickey of St Paul are named as probable successors.
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Chicago
Thomas A. Chivington
The
American Association
Association
Indianapolis
Chivington
Norris L
Tip” O'Neill
Western League
Thomas Hickey
St. Paul
Rucker 10 Scout For Brooklyn Club
G Napoleon Rucker, long-time left handed pitcher, has been released by the Brooklyn club and will scout for Brooklyn in the American Association and other leagues. Charles K Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn Nationals, announced an amendment to raise the NL player limit from twenty one to twenty two, to be discussed at the December 12 meeting in New York.
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New York
Charles K. Ebbets
Brooklyn Nationals
National League
Napoleon Rucker
Brooklyn
Rucker
American Association
Contract Reforms Dominant Topic at Baseball Commission Meet
Dec 2 Chicago The National Baseball Commission focuses on adopting a new standard players contract. President B B Johnson of the American League says a draft considered fair to both players and owners has been prepared and will likely be approved.
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Chicago
National Baseball Commission
B. B. Johnson
American League
Bresnahan seeks Pierce as Weeghman weighs deal
Chicago December 2 Roger Bresnahan manager of Toledo in the American association arrived to press for the services of George Pierce a former Chicago National League pitcher. Pierce was sent to Toledo last year and excelled but Weeghman exercised his option. Quinn resigns as Columbus official. Big Nine dates to be arranged for 1917 season with football track basketball schedules set.
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Chicago
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo
American Association
Fritiny
George Pierce
Pierce
Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Bresnahan
Bobby” Quinn
Columbus
James A
Bobby) Quinn
Columbus American Association Baseball Club
Schaefer Skunked By Hoppe In Billiard Exhibition
A billiards column recalls Jake Schaefer predicting a win over Willie Hoppe at 18:2 balk line. In Minneapolis Schaefer beat Hoppe 2590 to 14 with a high run of 1466, but Hoppe rebounded that night winning 250 to 4. Hoppe led 48 from the lag and Schaefer faded after 4 points, finishing 202.
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Jake Schaefer
Willie Hoppe
Schaefer
Minneapolis
Bchacfer
William
Jake
Hoppe
Dake
Wiliie
Winter and Mathiesen Are Here. The Skating Idol Arrives
World champion Oscar Mathiesen from Christiania Norway has arrived to test American skaters on outdoor ice. He will perform in Cleveland St Louis Boston Pittsburgh St Paul Detroit Milwaukee New York and major Canadian cities, in his first professional tour after amassing many medals and cups in Europe. He is an outdoor speed skater who expects a year to master indoor rinks and hopes to visit Canada soon.
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Robert L. Ripley
Oscar Mathiesen
Mathiesen
Christiania
Norway
Morris Wood
John F. Davidson
Edward Lamy
Robbie McLean
Norvil Baptie
Ben O'’Sickey
Cleveland
Canada
Europe
University of Dramatic
Firth
Moving Picture Concerns
Lfe
New York
London
Judge Bonney Roots For Shelbina In Turkey Day Game
At Colonial Today Judge Bonney returned Friday from Shelbina where he spent Thanksgiving with his son S F Bonney superintendent of the Shelbina schools. He joined 1 500 spectators at the athletic field as Shelbina defeated Hannibal High 16 to 0 in a hard fought game. The magistrate admitted he forgot his judicial calm and yelled with the loudest fan.
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Judge Bonney
Bonney
Shelbina
S. F. Bonney
Hannibal High School
Marion County
Amusements listing for Empire Hippodrome December shows
The Empire Hippodrome presents Lyman Howe travel pictures on Dec 2 with matinee and night shows, followed by Pat White's Gaiety Girls on Dec 9 and a Dec 11 cold weather update. Orpheum features The Blow-out musical comedy and Star-House Peters with The Rail Rider. Belasco showcases Harold Lockwood and May Allison in The River of Romance, Savoy continues The Little Girl Next Door, Gem-Triangle screens Leah Baird in The Harbor of Happiness and Ollie Kirby in Grant the Police Reporter. Ham and Bud Princess in Shell 43, Family program The Reprisal with Jay Pickford and Fritzi Brunette, and Hang On Cowboy. Cole screens Helen Holmes in A Lass of the Lumberlands, Alice Howell in Unhand Me Villain. Men idle keep busy.
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Empire-Hippodrome
Lyman Howe
Pat White
Orpheum
House Peters
Belasco
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Savoy
Gem
Triangle Keystone
Quincy
Leah Baird
Jay Pickford
Fritzi
Self Tribune
Cowboy
Cole
Helén Holmes
Lumberlands
Alice Howell
What the Director Wants James Kirkwood Explains
A feature by James Kirkwood explains how directors judge scripts for motion pictures. He stresses writing from familiar atmospheres, simplicity over complexity, and the need for human interest and clear dramatic values. He notes many writers misrepresent settings and urges study before writing. He previews future chapters with further tips.
Billiards Spark Chicago Detroit Intercity Clash Headlines Night
Walker Cochran of Chicago beat Clarence Jackson of Detroit 444 to 982 in a brisk opening cometest at Massey’s halls as crowds swelled and later chatter highlighted Augie Kierkhsfer’s hot streak. Robert Cannefax impressed in St Louis with a 60 to 20 win in 42 innings and a 10 high run, while Prysn spoke of enjoying gentleman’s games in Miami.
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Chicago
Massey’s Halls
Windy City
Petroit
Walker Cochran
Clarence Jackson
Tretroit
Augie
Kreckhofer
Rockford
McCourt
Robert Cannefax
St. Louis
Mound City
Charlie
Cannefax
Chicago judges Newcomer and Dolan Re-elected
Two municipal judges of Chicago, John R. Newcomer and Harry P. Dolan, both members of the Bowling and Billiard Protective Association, were re-elected to the bench.
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Chicago
John R. Newcomer
Harry P. Dolan
Bowling and Billiard Protective Association
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