National League tightens rules as 22-man limit set
New York December 18 The National League abolished the disability list and adopted a 22-man squad limit from May 15 to August 21 for 1917. At other times the 35-man rule remains. The meeting also planned expansion of the board of directors and arbitration proposals between major and minor leagues. Attendance in 1916 topped all prior seasons, and 14 774 baseballs were used, with New York using the most and Pittsburgh the least. The post season committee will be headed by key league presidents, and the International open from April 18 to August 5 with a 48-game post season starting August 7.
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New York
National League
Committee On
American Association
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Tener
Heydler
Pittsburgh
Mitchell Willing To Manage Cubs In Chicago
Fred Mitchell of the Boston Nationals says he will manage the Chicago Cubs on their offered terms. The deal hinges on Cubs president Weeghman agreeing to trade Boston players, with Leslie Mann among those reportedly sought. Weeghman said he would not comment yet, aiming to finalize a deal soon.
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New York
Fred Mitchell
Boston
Chicago
Cubs
Weeghman
Mitchell
Leslie Mann
Charles Weeghman
George Stallings
Jaughton
Ping
Bodie
Chicago Americans
Philadelphia Club
Pacific Coast
Connie Mack
Mack
Bodice
Connie
Los Angeles
International league backs inter league post series plan
New York December 13 The International league has ratified a 48 game inter league post series with the American association. The arrangement was made by IL president Edward G Barrow and AA president Thomas J Hickey.
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New York
International League
American Association
Edward G. Barrow
Thomas J. Hickey
Augusta farm sells for 36000 at record price
The Ella Stark farm near Augusta sold Tuesday for 36000 dollars, about 133 13 per acre, a record price due to the land quality. The sale was conducted by Harberts and Hendrick of Quincy, despite only fair improvements on the property.
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Ella Stark
Augusta
Harberts & Hendrick
Quincy
Trapshooting Gains Major Status with Expanded Info
Peter P. Carney notes hundreds of mining firms and athletic associations have added trapshooting. The Interstate Association plans announcers and top referees, with room for shooter addresses on score sheets. $30,000,000 invested in baseball and $40,000,000 in trap shooting in the United States.
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Peter P. Carney
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United States
Michigan May Not Play Syracuse Next Season
Sport notes from Ann Arbor and Detroit report Michigan may seek a non Syracuse game with Dartmouth or Pittsburgh, as Syracuse favors alternating games at Detroit or Syracuse. The piece also covers pre nuptial racing promises, Tuthill’s coaching contract, Crawford’s spring plans, Maulbetsch turning pro offers, and other regional sports notes.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Syracuse
Dartmouth
University of Pittsburgh
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Wolverines
Johnny Maulbetsch
University of Alicivean
Detroit
Maulbetsch
Athletic field expansion approved by Quincy school board
In a special session the Quincy board of education voted to buy the Walter E Williamson property at Jersey and Sixteenth streets for 3100 dollars, enlarging the public athletic field for baseball, football, track, tennis courts, and playground facilities. The plan includes public use in summers and a center in a top residence district, providing space for school teams and community recreation.
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Board of Education
Walter E. Williamson
Sixteenth
Jersey Streets
Quincey Public Schools
Thomas E. Thompson
A. R. Dick
Jersey Street
Williamson
Fourteenth
Sixteenth Strets
Quincys
F. L. Weems
Tersey Street
Wiliamson
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Winter inactivity often causes constipation leading to heaviness dullness and low energy. A mild laxative, Dr King's New Life Pills, clears congested intestines and promotes a full easy morning movement. 25c at your druggist.
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Dr. King
New Life
Revival and community events fill Durham church calendar
Revival services have progressed in the Methodist church with five conversions under Rev. Mr. Howerton of LaBelle. The Community club plans a Christmas tide program on Thursday December 21. A sacred program by the Baptist Sunday School is scheduled for December 21 in the basement of the new church. The Methodist Sunday School will present a Dickens Christmas Carol Friday afternoon before Christmas. Local families attend various visits and social events, including Miss Doble Whitaker’s visit and a Baptist bazar on December 16 featuring a chicken dinner and a donation sale by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson to the highest bidder.
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Durham
Moo
Methodist Church
Howerton
LaBelle
Baptist Sunday School
Methodist Sunday School
Doble Whitaker
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Houchen’s
Woodrow Wilson
Local Notes From Deer Ridge And Surroundings
Miss Mae Baltszell and sister Mrs Laura Adams go to a Springfield sanitarium for a month of treatment. Miss Ida Allen visits sister Mrs Anna Adams in Newark and will return for Christmas. Farmers in La Belle report eggs at 88 cents a dozen, the highest price in years. Mrs Kate Beckner returns to Colony after ten days with niece Mrs Mollie Childress. Ida Fuller visits Mrs Emma Baltesweet of Lowe Thursday. Newton Levengood of Butte City Mont visits relatives near here. Mr BH Roberts and Alfred Morrow drive to Wayland reporting good road conditions. Miss Jewel Bondman weekends with Mr and Mrs H S Tompson. Rev Mr Moore and Rev Mr Howerton conduct regular services in Deer Ridge.
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Colony
Mollie Childress
Ida Fuller
Emma Balttesweet
Lowe
Newton Levengood
Butte City
Mont
William
H. Roberts
Alfred Morrow
Wayland
Misa Jewel Bondman
Tompson
Fam- Ny
Mr. Moore
Mr. Howerton
Deer Ridge
Gregory Won’t Resign Says Attorney General
Washington December 13 Attorney General Gregory will not resign now or later officials say. The statement implies President Wilson’s cabinet will remain in office for at least a time after March 4.
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Gregory
Washington
Wilson
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