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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
5
Davenport boss proposes merger of three leagues Eye Central Association plan aims to unite teams and schedules creating a larger circuit. The move signals potential relocation or reorganization impacting Quincy baseball fans and regional play.
Chicago Des Moines Teamey president of the Three Eye league said no special meeting would be called before the national baseball commission meets in Cincinnati next week. He favored any plan aiding the organization and would study James T Hayes Davenport club proposal. Reports from Three Eye and Central Association clubs show support for a merger or inter league series to close the season. Clinton Iowa and several Three Eye clubs endorsed. Peoria Three Eye opposed. Rock Island Three Eye had not studied the plan but offered no opposition. Early meetings are desired to finalize schedules and inter league arrangements.
Peoria club president Jack Ryan in Peoria NL Dec 30 backs Peoria joining the Central league but rejects a merger of the Central association with the Three I league. He spoke in response to Davenport secretary J. T. Hayes about a possible league combination.
Moline officials say the club is ready to stay in the Three I league or switch to a new state league under Hayes plan. President L R Blackman urges an immediate meeting to decide circuits early so schedulers can draft intelligent schedules for regular season and interleague games.
Clinton Iowa December report notes the Clinton Central Association aims to implement a baseball plan amid the absence of President L. Root. The article outlines planned steps and potential impacts on local teams and schedules.
Oscar W. Shannon owner of the Quincy franchise in the Three I league says he will attend the owners meeting on the merger with the Central association to represent fans who want baseball. He endorses Mr. Hayes plan as a step to boost attendance and cut operating costs if the right towns participate.
J T Hayes submits to President Tearney a plan to revive baseball interest by convening a joint meeting of the Three, league and Central association to form Iowa and Illinois state leagues. Each plays 84 games, Aug 1 interstate series of 48 games, 24 in each state, four clubs from each side.]]>
Club directors endorsed President J. T. Hayes of the Davenport Three-I league club for forming Iowa and Illinois baseball leagues with an inter-league schedule to be played in the latter half of the season. President Root supports revising interests, which are waning toward the season’s end.
Rock Island officials Dr. Eli Bradford president of the Rock Island Three-I baseball association says he has not carefully considered James T Hayes Davenport plan to merge the Central association with the Three-I league and does not wish to comment. Secretary Oscar Lytt also has no statement at this time.
Bloomers Not In. Bloomington Indiana December 30. Baseball officials oppose Jim Hayes proposal for an inter league series but favor action to place Peoria and Bloomington in the Central league.
Frank Isbell, owner of the Des Moines club, announces the purchase of the Wichita club park and franchise for about 5000 dollars each. He says several offers came for his Des Moines stake and he plans to sell.
A Davenport Blue Sox owner proposes a new Illinois Davenport league to speed travel and reduce costs for Quincy baseball. Fans and three-eye league owners weigh a cross-state schedule with shorter jumps, aiming to unite Peoria Bloomington and others in a central circuit. Oscar Shannon plans to push the measure after Ad club meetings.
Chicago December 30 The three class AA leagues the International Pacific Coast and American Association push to end the draft but President Johnson of the American League says the plea will probably be denied when the National Baseball Commission meets in Cincinnati next week He notes the current rule was changed by the commission at the leagues earlier suggestion and says consideration will be given to the plea on immediate reporting of purchased players Barrow president of the International League says his league and the American Association will press the commissioners to exempt class AA from the draft if the request is not considered Ebbetts Brooklyn NL proposes a draft stop when a player reaches his major league limit
Burlington Iowa December 30 Joseph Cook a local bowler rolled a perfect score on the Y alleys Friday night amid a quiet crowd noting the standout performance by a hometown player on the lanes.
In Minneapolis, coach Ohnstad notes Iowa seeks a pre Western Intercollegiate dual, possibly in Iowa City or Minneapolis. Twenty-eight candidates vie for Gopher spots, with strong light weights but weaker heavyweights.
New York December 30 Elliott H Binzen Fordham university, holder of the national indoor championship tennis singles title, and Henry B O Boyle of Georgetown university won places in the final and championship round of the tournament here Friday Binzen played through two mavehes in singles and one in doubles He lost in the latter O Boyle stands as the dark horse of the tournament His fast drives and all around excellence of execution prove him a dangerous contender for the honors.
Peoria, Illinois, Dec 30. Peoria officials favor joining the Central league if Bloomington also gains a slot. They oppose joining an Illinois state league and a long post-season with teams from a proposed Iowa circuit. Secretary Frank Werold criticizes small-city Iowa matchups as poor draws.
Holtman led the night with a 209 high single and a 181 high average as the Bartenders won two of three from the Mulders on Labor Temple Alleys Friday night. Other scores followed in the detailed list.
Milwaukee notes report magnates in baseball circles favor a plan to cut payrolls by requiring each club to carry a set number of young players never before in a class A circuit. Possible recruit limits range from four to seven, with a Feb. 24 meeting to decide. In Minneapolis a parallel note speaks of Minnesota pro football league plans with eight clubs in four cities and a drafted schedule.
Owensboro Kentucky reports that several men involved with the Kitty league are studying a bold reorganization for next season. The proposed circuit would include East St. Louis Belleville Marion Cairo Evansville Vincennes Owensboro and Paducah. Evansville’s addition depends on its Central league status. franchise hurdles in East St. Louis are anticipated. The league suspended last season due to weak support.
Northwestern, runner up in the Big Nine last fall, failed to land a return game with Dartmouth. Northwestern offered to travel to Dartmouth in 1918 if Dartmouth would play in Chicago on November 17, but Dartmouth authorities declined the date.
Jacques Fournier, first baseman for the Chicago Americans, told manager Rowland he will try for the right field berth next season. Contenders include John Collins Eddie Murphy and Nemo Liebold. William Kid Gleason expected to be retained as coach. Clarence Rowland hails him as essential for developing young players. Indiana University’s E C Stiehm authorized to shape 1917 football schedule with Ohio State and Purdue dates likely. Wabash opening possible and Minnesota may play at Minneapolis. The war section notes Allied weather hindered October through November offensives and praises tank and air support leading to tactical gains and surrenders by enemy troops.
A historic Allied victory on the Somme is proclaimed by General Haig The offensive achieved three aims relieving Verdun halting German troop transfer and wearing down enemy strength Despite autumn rains the gains justified the Somme effort and confirmed confidence in Allied power and resolve.
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