Quincy Fans association forms to issue stock
A group led by Charles H. Adelpohl and others proposes a baseball corporation named Quincy Fans association in Quincy HL with 500 shares at 10 dollars each, aiming for a capital stock of 5000 dollars. Subscribers promise to take shares and pay par value on demand after incorporation, via a coupon available at The Whig Office.
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Charles H. Adelpohl
Richard E. Hackman
William H. Smith
Arthur G. Weisenberger
Perry C. Ellis
George B. McGuire
Henry L. Breinig
Quincy Fans Association
Quincy
Quincy fans pursue baseball franchise funding plan
Three thousand dollars, equal to three fifths of the needed 5 000, has been raised toward the Quincy fans association in a meeting at the Vineyard room of Hotel Quincy. Attorney Will P. Green is authorized to pursue incorporation as funds continue, with about 2 000 still needed. If the full amount is not raised, the franchise may revert to Mr Shannon. fans insist on stock ownership and local control, aiming for a real baseball club funded by small investors.
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Quincy Fanc’ Association
Vineyard
Quincy
Will P. Green
Lsts
Central Association
Chicago
National Commission
Windy City
Shannon
Three Eye Club
Facts About Association Incorporation and Structure
The association will form a corporation with $5,000 authorized capital. Shares issued at $10 are non assessable and each share carries one vote. Shareholders elect president and officials. officers serve without pay except possibly a secretary. A board of seven to ten directors oversees operations with monthly meetings during the season. A condensed receipts and expenditures statement will be published monthly and books open to all shareholders.
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Association
Honor Roll adds names to Quincy Fans association lists
Additional signatories to the Quincy Fans association stock subscriptions follow the Sunday Whig publication. Names include W. D. Walker Mills Brothers A. W. Duker Clyde M Ware F. R. Lusk F. M. Bolles G. P. Behrensmeyer O'Farrell Bros. Brown & Mays Weller Bros. Martindale & Scher A. FE Odell Anton Krins Ener Henry Rundel Chas. Kessel R. Kiefer J. J. Gehring A. Bryant Wolfe & Wa. Jas. E. Benne Walter Miller G. A. Gabbert Mathes & Meda Charles Ross H. B. Moller T. C. Johnson G. H. Supp Quincy Transfer Co.
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Quincy Fans’ Association
Whig
W. D. Walker
Mills Brothers
A. W. Duker
Clyde M, Ware
F. R. Lusk F. M. Bolles
G. P, Behrensmeyer O'Farrell Bros. Brown & Mays
Weller Bros. Martindale & Scher A. Fe, Odell Oo
Anton Krins
Ener Henry Rundelt Co
Chas. Kessel FF
R. Kiefer
J. J. Gehring
Trades and Labor Assembly Defeats Iron Movers in Close Bowling Match
In a tight Labor temple bowling night the Trades and Labor Assembly edged the Iron Molders union. Next on the schedule pits Allied Printing Trades against Bartenders with Bartenders versus APT planned next.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Monday Night
Iron Molders’ Union
Labor Temple
Allied Printing Trades
Bartenders
Heidbreder Wrestler Issues City Challenge
Heidbreder a wrestler issued a weight class challenge in the city. His manager Johnny Fries of North Side Boat club confirms the drive. Heidbreder defeated Joe Smith in 25 minutes Saturday night.
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Heidbreder
Johnny Fries
North Side Boat Club
Joe Smith
Purdue track prospects face strong foes this year
Purdue's cinder path outlook is not bright though few top trackmen departed. Chicago and Northwestern show formidable dual meet opposition. Purdue anticipates solid showings in weights middle distance and long runs, but is weak in jumps vault sprints and hurdles.
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Lafayette
Purdue
Chicago
Northwestern
Boilermakers
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Loney Aid For Neglected Colds
A warning that neglected colds worsen and may cause chronic cough. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Lozenges offers soothing relief, eases breathing, and antiseptic action against germs. Useful for croup sore throat and chronic bronchial infections. available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Darcy's Knockout in Sydney Stadium
Jeff Smith, the New Jersey middleweight, KO'd Australian sensation Les Darcy in Sydney on January 23, 1915. Smith recounts a controversial rematch and claims of biased officiating, noting Darcy's idolized status abroad and alleging foul play and robbery in the title bout and the follow up.
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Jeff Smith
New Jersey
Les Darcy
Sydney
Smith
Darcy
United States
George Chip
Jim O’brien
Ireland
Adrian Hogan
Europe
George Bernard
Mick King
Harold Hardwick
Antipodes
McGoorty
Clabby
Players Seek Federation Charter Amid Baseball Fraternity Action
The Baseball Players Fraternity applied to the American Federation of Labor for a charter to back its plans to refuse signing 1917 contracts until minor leagues grant players' requests. Samuel Gompers said he supports the players, though not yet a member, while B B Johnson of the American League warned of readiness if a strike occurs. Chicago figures like James C Archer voiced support for labor backing, with a Chicago meeting planned to hear Fultz's stance and gauge intentions amid tensions.
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Washington
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Federation
Gompers Tales
New York
Samuel Gompers
David L. Fultz
Players Organization
Gompers
Fultz
The
Labor Federation
Players’ Organization
B. B. Johnson
American League
Chicago
Archer
James C. Archer
Chicago National League Club
al Demaree
Philadelphia Nationals
Demaree
Dartmouth Beats Cornell in Tight League Game
In Hanover on Monday January 18 Dartmouth defeated Cornell 34 to 31 in a closely contested intercollegiate league basketball game. Dartmouth led at halftime and held on in the final minutes to secure the win over the Big Red.
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Dartmouth
Cornell
Hanover
N. H
Cleveland American signs Harris with high class record
Cleveland native Joe Harris, utility infielder drafted from the Chattanooga club, arrives in the majors after a 309 batting season. He is 24, 175 pounds, begun pro baseball with Bay City of the Southern Michigan league in 1913. In Omaha, Charles Moriarty, son of a local attorney and noted in state athletics, wins a Catholic University scholarship to Washington DC. Moriarty, 20, captained Central High’s 1916 football team and stars in track, billed as a sensational half back.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joe Harris
Cleveland Americans
Chattanooga
Harris
Bay City Club
Omaha
Neb
Charles Bryan Moriarty
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Washington College
Moriarty
Central High School
Nebraska
Grandstand Demolition Ties Up Local Federal League Park
In Indianapolis the local Federal league baseball park is being wrecked at a cost of thousands. Wood from the grand stand will be used to build barns cribs and pig pens nearby. The structure originally cost $75,000.
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Indianapolis
Millers to Hire Younger Players for Future
In Minneapolis the local American Association club changes policy to recruit only players from smaller leagues. Manager Mike Cantillon says youth and ambition trump experience, reflecting a shift from veteran majors toward a younger roster. The plan aims to field a newer, more energetic team for the interurban freight house project.
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Minneapolis
American Association
Mike Cantillon
The
Millers
Cantillon
Minnesota to likely add Iowa State game on October 27
Minnesota officials expect to award the remaining 1917 football open date to Iowa State College of Ames. Iowa State, dropped in 1916 at its own request, hopes to resume relations and a Minneapolis contest on October 27 is likely to be signed.
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Minneapolis
Comiskey Shortens Chicago Ameri can Training Camp
Chicago owner Charles A. Comiske says a month of training before the season will suffice, cutting Mineral Wells Texas stay to four weeks. He criticizes longer trips and says the old method kept players in poor shape at start of seasons. Minnesota to host a four-team hockey tournament at season end, organized by four class teams.
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Chicago
Charles A.comiske
Chicago Americans
Mineral Wells
Texas
Comiskey
California
Minneapolis
Coedas
University of Minnesota
Rumors Fly On Fort Wayne Wheeling Franchise Move
EVANSVILLE Ind rumors spread that Fort Wayne may rejoin the Central league by seizing the Wheeling franchise. Louis Heilbronner former president of the league and key figure in Fort Wayne's era guided the team’s fate.
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Evansville
Ind
Fort Wayne
Wheeling
Louis Heilbronner
Michigan declines Princeton football rematch for two year clause
Michigan will not meet Princeton next fall as Princeton refuses a two year contract. Princeton would play one game but not agree to a return contest, leaving the fate of the Terre Haute franchise doubtful amid unsettled local conditions.
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ANN Arbor Midh
University of Michigan
Princeton
Michigan
Feld Wins Medal Shoot at South Side Boat Club
G Feld breaks 15 blue rocks to win the 15 Bird Medal Shoot at the South Side Boat Club Sunday afternoon, earning the A F Odell medal. Team shoot totals Feld’s side 50 to 42 over Dick Ascheman’s squad as two hundred spectators watch. Contenders LM Rogers Wilson Hughes Elmer Teltebuscher and W O Cook each broke 14, with another shoot planned in two weeks as the club eyes Interstate association affiliation.
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G. Feld
South Side Boat Club
A. F. Odell
Sout Side Boat Club
Feld
LM Rogers
Wilson Hughes
Elmer Teltebuscher
W. O. Cook
Eac
Folly
J. c. Young
Hughes
D. W. McCot Tellebuscher
E. Moore
Watters
August Fleer
August Heuer
Young
PF. McMannus
Cook
R. Christ
William Yo
L. M. Rogers
M. Charles Pog G
D. Aschemann
John Vail
A. Laaker
Welling Suspended by Wisconsin Athletic Commission
Milwaukee January 16 Joe Welling Chicago lightweight boxer received a three month suspension from Wisconsin bouts by the state athletic commission on charges of using illegal blows in his Racine bout with Richie Mitchell the suspension runs from December 18 last for the period specified.
Peoria to Host Grand Circuit Races This Year
Peoria committee members announced Monday night that Peoria will in all likelihood stage grand circuit races this year. A final decision will be reached before the end of the week.
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Peoria
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E. Tellebuscher
D. W. McCoy
Dick Ascheman
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