WAKES TO MAKE MANY CHANGES IN ROCKFORD BASEBALL
Davenport Rock Island and Moline and Hannibal still without leaders as Rockford edges aim to rebuild for next season. Wakefield may return to manage Rockford with Jackson and Darringer likely in Peoria and Bloomington respectively. Pitching lacking with Carson sold and Adams the only ready arm in reserve while Wakefield seeks two new pitchers.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Hannibal
Rockford
Ill
Rockford Baseball Association
Wakefield
Reckford
Bill Jackson
Peoria
Howard Darringer
Bloomington
Holloway
Howard Wakefield
Keystone
Bemis
Butch” Kearns
Nelson
Breen
Carson
Dan Adams
Joffre Hands Over Armies to Nivelle in Paris
On December 20 General Joffre transferred command of the northern and northeastern French armies to General Robert George Nivelle, newly named commander in chief. Joffre and the Grand Headquarters staff offered congratulations as Nivelle pledged to uphold military excellence shown at the Marne.
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Paris
Joffre
Robert George Nivelle
Nivelle
Grand Headquarters
Rowland Back Lead Chicago Sox
Clarence Rowland, who managed the Chicago club of the American league last season, has been reappointed to pilot the club for 1917 according to President Comiskey. Rowland came to Chicago from Dubuque where he led that club.
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Chicago
Clarence Rowland
Comiskey
Rowland
Dubuque
Louisville
Sox Chief Faces Hard Job in Davenport
Davenport Blis Sox will undergo a total rebuild with almost every position open except one. George Carmin may be the only former Blue Sox kept, after his typhoid season recovery. Several veterans like Otto Koepping Ray O'Brien and Bert Graham likely seek releases or trades to improve finances and future playing prospects.
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Davenport
Davenport Blis Sox
Sox
Blue Sox
George Carmin
Connie Walsh
Hose
Otto Koepping
Ray O'Brien
Bert Graham
Irving Girls Win Volleyball Championship
Irving girls defeated Franklin girls at the Franklin school to win the city public schools volleyball championship. Franklin won the first game 7 1, but Irving responded to take the next two 21 16 and 21 17 in the three game match.
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Irving
Franklin Girls
Franklin School
Franklin
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertisement Claim
Lingering coughs drain energy and disturb sleep. Dr King's New Discovery is a balsam remedy antiseptic laxative and effective quickly. It soothes irritated membranes and kills cold germs with relief from grippe croup coughs and colds. Delays are dangerous. Get it at your druggist 50c.
Mitchell Named Cubs Manager for 1917 Season
Fred Mitchell, chosen to manage the Chicago Cubs for 1917, succeeds Joe Tinker as the fifth leader in five years. Widely supported, Mitchell brings a strong pitching staff background from Boston and a talent for teaching. His three year Braves deal signals potential stability beyond a one year trend.
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Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Joe Tinker
Mitchell
Chicago
Boston
Boston Braves
Stallings
Weeghman
Boston Americans
Yankees
Athletics
Phillies
Buffalo
Braves
Harvard
Crimson
The
Milwaukee Sport Notes Highlight Local Boxing and Track Moves
Multiple Milwaukee notes cover Tep Barbeau’s appointment as deputy sheriff and permanent residence on a local farm after a season with Oakland. Harry Stout plans to referee in Australia next season, while a Wisconsin court ruling limits boxing contract guarantees after fouls. Indiana captain Hathaway led IU football in points. Fargo-Moorhead pursues new managers. Minneapolis announces early ice races. Louisville Derby purse rises. St Louis chases national indoor crown amid strong outdoor prep.
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Milwaukee
Tep Barbeau
Barbeau
Ife
Oakland
Harry Stout
Millwaukee
New Orleans
Snowy” Baker
Stout
Australia
National A A U decisions on 1917 events
The article notes Buffalo securing the national outdoor meet for juniors while Rubien opposes awarding senior indoor events to St. Louis and favors New York on the 1917 A A U map. St. Louis backers raised over 5000 to secure outdoor events, with strong western and southern support and early mentions of Boston and Cleveland.
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Buffalo
Rubien
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Central West
North Side Boat Club Plans Annual Dance
The North Side Boat club dance committee met Monday night and arranged the 23rd annual dance for Friday December 29 in the club rooms. Prizes include a toilet set for the woman with the most comical makeup a purse for the man with the most comical makeup and a sweater. B Herleman chairs the committee with B Purdy as secretary treasurer. The floor committee features Fred Shafer B Herleman L Hase George Gilmer August Witte and the reception committee lists many members including Fred Maverland Louis Verniaud J O Duffy Frank Russell H Heidbreder A Hermsdorfer F Vordon George Montag E C Moritz Steve Malone Jack Cissna Fred Benner George Bumstead W Grimes H L Sielman Fred Feld Phil Genteman Frank Jasper W F Bader John Inghram C J Schwab John Haveland and B Schwindler.
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North Side Boat Club
B. Herleman
B. Purdy
Fred Shafer
L. Hase
George Gilmer
August Witte
Fred Maverland
Louis Verniaud
J.O. Duffy
Frank Russell
H. Heidbreder
A. Hermsdorfer
F. Vordon
George Montag
E. C. Moritz
Steve Malone
Jack Cissna
Fred Bener
George Bumstead
W. Grimes
H. L. Sielman
Fred Feld
Phil
Senior Play Tickets On Sale Today At High School
Reserved seats for three senior class one act plays go on sale this morning at the high school office. Tickets are 25 cents with 10 cents extra for reserved seating. Proceeds will help pay the football banquet expenses at Hotel Newcomb after the holiday. Rehearsals led by Clarence Lineberger proceed daily. Bowling Tournament slated at Labor Temple alleys from December 23 to January 7 with special prizes.
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Hotel Newcomb
Clarence Lineberger
Amusements Today Dedicated to Silent Era Screenings
The listing highlights showings at Orpheum Vaudeville Colonial Allen Helubar presenting The Taint of Fear, Atta Boy's Last Race with Savoy Crane Wilbur in Wasted Years, Gem showcasing The Lady Drummer, Marguerite Clark in Mice and en, Belasco Bertha Kalich in Love and Hate, and two reels The Pitfall and Pushing Business at Quincy venue.
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Orpheum
Allen Helubar
Ess
Atta Boy
Savoy
Crane Wilbur
Gem
Marguerite Clark
Mice and
En Belasco
Bertha Kalich
Quincy
Orpheum Junior Follies Opens After Six Week Crafting
Boyle Woolfolk presents his Junior Follies at the Orpheum beginning Thursday. An investment exceeding 5000 dollars covers scenery costumes and electrical effects. The production features eight scenes from district school grounds to Chicago locales and the Dance Of The Cities with the cleverest juvenile performers in the country.
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Boyle Woolfolk
Chicago
Sheridan Road
Blue Moon Gardens
Novelty vaudeville bill features young performers of note
The program highlights Mabel Walter formerly of Nobody Home along with Olivette Haines, Bobby Earle, Gertrude Earl, and Bobby Stewart as top juvenile artists. They are part of a cohort of twenty-five skilled youths presenting a varied act. The show promises high grade specialties interspersed throughout the performance.
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Mabel Walter
Olivette Haines
Bobby Earle
Gertrude Earl
Bobby Stewart
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