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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

7

Ten Round Big Jack Pot Bout For Moran Willard

In New York a purse of 45000 is offered for a ten round championship bout between Frank Moran and Willard. Both fighters have not signed articles yet though willing to contract. Promoters project high receipts with Moran set for 15000 and a 5000 signing bonus. Willard would receive 300000 plus a share of receipts. Articles are on their way to Chicago for approval and signed as soon as Willard signs.

Frank Moran New York Tess Wate Frank Moren Poday March Richard Pouretet Tobrsar Rene Nev Taly Sar McCrarken Richard Willard Moran Willard Ais Fan. Ie Champ Witherd Wollard Willard Crane Meorau Sane Nnt Tt Fe Mitrachen Wilhard

New Chief of Braves Peres 2) Tisuphten coach out the Maps

The report outlines changes in local baseball leadership with a new Braves chief Peres and a coach out the maps, detailing ownership shifts and league structure. It notes plans to curb speculation and ensure ticket revenue through agencies, while referencing a forthcoming heavyweight boxing weigh-in and training timelines.

Chicago Mecca for Golf Folks

Representatives from golf associations nationwide convene in Chicago to set dates and elect officers for the United States Golf Association and the Western Golf Association. Frank L. Weehart leads the national slate with Howard Perrin and Jehud Jr. among nominees. George Ro. Bat heads the Western slate with a full roster of officers and directors.

United States Golf Association Western Golf United States Perth Aelegacs Cured States Golf Association The Nations Organization Wall Cers Western Golf Association Sanilihaary Opposiion Frank L. Weehaart Denver Howard Perrin Merion Crcket Club Jehued, Jr St. Andrews Golf Club Howard F. Whitney Frederik 3. Wheeler Anawants Club Weasuccs Weasuccs, the Offierts Ant AE Lewis Crosby Milton Dargan Nesta Wilcan Eo Stauffer New Or- Tass Caorge VE Wather St Louis Plena Hi Weicker Poostean Western Golf Associations Prevdent George Ro Bat Coluiati Tte Tchet Traetin F Boyd Padiggrive Foyntiy St. Leas Vicw EO Teaver Ranhard Medlothean Chubr Ood Padhester Po Brooks Minhkahda Club Minneappa E. Armetrong Los Angeles Cornice Club Wiliam Omaha Arthur Bo Caldwell S. Wenderean Chattanooga

Incomplete Bowling Match Report From Local Competition

Fragmentary OCR text of a bowling match report references a competition with names and places unclear. It includes stray phrases and inconsistent punctuation, making it impossible to determine final scores or participants.

Justice Re elected President in Central Association Vote

In Burlington on Jan 13 the Central Association re elected President M E Justice after a tied vote. Cities split with Frank Norton of Burlington favored by Burlington Waterloo Marshalltown Muscatine, while Mason City Cedar Rapids Keokuk Clinton backed Justice. Keokuk’s guarantee money surprised locals as the league may stop Rock Island or Fort Dodge entry. The four veteran rule was amended to allow five veterans from any league with the rest under thirty games in higher than class I play. The right of the president to vote in officer elections was questioned by Mayhalstown and Watering and to be protested to the board of arbitration.

Snyder Meergrey Burlington Town M. E. Justice The Central Association Waterloo Marshalltown Muscatine Frank Norton Mayoo Mason City Cedar Rapids Keokuk Clinton Justice Rock Island Fort Dodge Weokuk May Halstown Board of Arbitration Cook County Tines Hoague Phas

Giants Price Stand Sparks Stirring New York Debate

A report from New York quotes executives balking at Giants price contact terms as a potential obstacle to a sale. President Heimpstead and Mr. Plenopstead are cited amid discussions of investment scales from 2 to 5 million dollars, signaling tension over club valuation and profitability after earlier profits on a 250000 capital base.

New York Tan Tharp Sincker Gemver Peder Porertyoter Chase Port Temas

Printers Take Two From Beer Drivers

The printers won two and lost one to their initiative with the beer drivers on the Labor Temple bowling alleys Wednesday night. Scores are listed. the report mentions plans about Mel Willard signing for under $30,000 and a fight before April, with several garbled references to New York and March events.

Printers Labor Temple Excelsior Springs Mel Janig Weillard Apri Tom Jones Moran New York

Printers Win Two Out of Three

Printers beat Beer Drivers two games out of three in a tight match at the Labor temple. Final scores show Printers 128 to 98 with Beer Drivers at 45, as reported from Minneapolis.

Printers Labor Temple

Italian Steamers Sunk By Adriatic Mines

In Rome on January 12, reports confirm two Italian steamers, the Brindisi and the Citta Di Palermo, were sunk by mines in the Adriatic. Half of Brindisi’s passengers were lost, while the crew was saved. Almost all aboard the Citta Di Palermo, an armed vessel, were rescued. The Brindisi sank earlier in January and the Citta Di Palermo later that month.

Rome Brindisi Citta di Palermo Adriatic Sea Citte di Palermo

Asquith Announces Labor Concession Amendment

In the House of Commons on Wednesday Prime Minister Asquith said the government will introduce an amendment to prevent employees from using the measure as a weapon. The concession signals Labor opposition influence on policy shaping.

London Tan Prenver Asquith House of Commons

Fragmentary efficiency note hints at poll club contact

A garbled excerpt mentions Milsons and Denny Driscoll and a foreman, with phrases about paying traces and asking the Secretary to glance at noses at a poll club. The text is incomplete and unclear, containing misread words and misplaced punctuation.

Pine Tar Remedy Advertises Dr Beil Pine Tar Product

An old advertisement touts Dr Beil s Pine Tar remedy for eceid cough and feverish veins and head claiming it soothes irritation loosens phlegm and relieves congestion. It claims antiseptic effects reduces inflammation and promotes easier breathing with a price of 280 Adv.

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