Masked Marvel in Mystery Tournament Returns to Stage
Quincy basketball fans hear of the Masked Marvel, a hooded wrestling sensation from New York, allegedly drawing crowds in Manhattan. The mystery man arrives by taxi to the opera house for the Pig international event, then departs, his identity still hidden as amateur sleuths chase clues and city lore surrounds his persona.
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Robert L. Ripley
New York
Maxbe
Otias
United States
Stronether
Nooane
Hye
New Quincy Club to Reform and Sell Speeders
The article details Quincy planning a reorganization of the Speeders with player sales including Tretter and Sherer. Freeport remains in the league while Rock Island seeks not to be selfish. A league meeting is anticipated and preparations for next season begin amid reports of a semi pro team in Freeport and a bazaar fundraising push.
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Rock Island
Sisither
Speeders
Shannon
Procter
Trotter
Roy Sherer
Fort Worth
Texas
Leagee Club
Troos
Oaines
Dias
Sherer
AMD
de Pocitienss
Sone Qien
Amore Developments
Ti Itv
Jis Cerga
Hy. S. Cummings
Chicago
Tearney
Baseball Association
Erfert
Cummings
Ebert
Rock Island Argus
eHeet
Wold
Central Associate
Iland City
Exposition Parks
Howard Klove
Island City
Epro
Hang Sea
NS Prenmgatere
Weomiust
True Sportsien
What to Do for Itching Skins
A historical ad describes resinol treatment for itching skin eruptions such as eczema and ringworm. It promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick relief from itching and healing, with a doctor’s prescription origin and nationwide availability. It notes free samples from Resinol in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Baltimore
Madu
Highlanders Hire Magee From Federals For 1916
New York reports the Highlanders obtained Lee Magee, star Federal league outfielder, on a three year contract. Magee had jumped to the Federal league from St. Louis Nationals last winter and is linked to Parry Sinehar who controls many Federal league players. Manager Parry Sinehar talked with Magee’s agent and the Brooklyn Federal club in the deal.
Decatur High Team Wins At Home
Decatur High defeated Springfield in a basketball game here Friday night with a final score of 31 to and the hometown crowd celebrated the victory.
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Pecatur
Devetur Thigh School
Springfield Igh
Cloze Share for Kinois at Eureka College
A brief item notes a student named Kinois Jackson at Eureka College in Jacksonville MW on January 1, with mentions of Illinois college and the number 24 in a fragmented record from a historical page.
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Kinois Jacksonville
Eureka College
Linois College
Not Guilty Verdict in Menace Publishing Case
A jury in federal court at Toplin found not guilty Friday on charges against the Menace Publishing Co of Aurora and four of its officials for misuse of the mails. The trial centered on alleged fraudulent mail practices linked to the Aurora firm.
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Toplin
The
Menace Pubishing Company
Aurora
Federal Ecourt
Austrian Cruiser Lost in Adriatic Sinkings Revealed
Rome reports official notice that the French submarine Foucault, with the Italian fleet, torpedoed and sank Thursday in the Adriatic Sea an Austrian Novara class scout ship. The loss widens wartime naval engagements in the region involving Austria and Italy.
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Rome
Lendent
Foucault
Adriatic Sea
Locals Edge Macomb in Snappy Victory at Home
Peppery Gem City squad dominates McDonough Metropolis Lads with quick passes and sharp shooting to win 28 to 12. Local players lead scoring and keep pressure high throughout the game.
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Gem City
McDonough Metropolis
Eight to Six At End Of First Half Lead Held
Quincy High defeated Macomb High 8 to 6 at halftime in a fast paced junior league game. Owney teammates unified for strong team play with MicCarl, Lunas, Leindecker, and Pheoottendinee among scorers as Macomb pressed fast but could not close the gap.
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Brazelton
van Cogeh Praryclen
Maccanbigh
Macamle High School
Sio G
Quincy
Macomb
MicCarl
Lunas
Dames
Fenes Seaway
Whale Leindecker
Goard
Quine
Pheoottendinee
Moore
Cinhen
Lise Piengs
Chaney Mivcusts Linas
Watters
Ik Switver Matel Eo Deans Eee
Woesdwertia
Wwesemeiny Leskowl
Bets
Sav der Lesndeehed Reso
Cee
Eee Ih
Murphey Tenthrder
Teetf Barter
Tes Origey
Levedeeker
Kerter
Siavder
Hertafiet
Lehbrink Flops In Form At Tansman Alleys
In Priday evening bowling at Tansman's alleys department heads and office force watched Lehbrink, usually good for 200, roll only 84 while Leetler toppled 100. Those with less reputation delivered better scores, helping offset the dip.
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Tansman
Lehbrink
Leetler
Explosion at DuPont Plant Injures Three Workers
In a Nebraska town a DuPont Powder company plant explosion occurred around 10 this morning. The extent of damage is not yet known. three workmen are reported injured and hospital treatment is awaited.
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Philadelphia
Fan
DuPont Powder Company
Biibhetown
Nebr
New YMCA Basketball Rule Changes Outline Fouls and Play
The YMCA introduces rule updates for the church league starting Saturday. Technical fouls cover ball-related actions while personal fouls address contact. four personal fouls bench a player. Two-free-throw rule applies on opponent fouls. Two players may handle the ball. third entrant contact is penalized. Jumping requires one hand behind the back. blocking and charging definitions are clarified. dribble rules limit stopping play and enforce passes or shots.
Letters Taken From Von Papen Published
Fragmentary OCR reveals letters about Von Papen and German agents linked to Seattle and New York. The text includes statements by Wilhelm Manler and Dr. Muethr, mentions espionage charges, and discussions of German efforts to move people to New York for possible return to Germany. It cites telegrams and a letter from Dr. Al-Pert, with reference to U.S. and British reactions and policy attitudes.
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Atlanta
Wilhielma Manler
Geran
Seattle
Censul Lere
Vridav
Cmirase
Wachington
von Papen
New York
Germany
America
England
West
Perr von Bernsteitn
BGM Attendance Contest Draws MCA Members
BOG M M C A members show keen interest in attendance contest held at Sunday meetings and possibly Sunday gathering will occur in the dining room upstairs once fitting. Rey NM Rigg speaks. meeting may end soon. Washington January 14 Represents Borland of Missouri writes to Folin Wo Drabelie of St Louis Missouri election board aiming to become a Democratic candidate for precinct chair.
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MCA
Rigg
Washington
Borland
Fric
Folin
Drabelie
St. Lo
Missouri Election Board
Escape attempt injures Japanese premier Okuma
An assassination attempt on Japanese Prime Minister Count Shigenobu Okuma occurred as a man threw two bombs into his automobile on Wednesday. Okuma escaped serious injury, suffering only a torso wound and minor injuries.
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Tan
Shigenobu Okuma
Okuma
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