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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1916

Page

5

National Baseball Reorganization Proposed Headed by Unknown Leader

A Chicago Daily News article claims a plan to dissolve the National Commission and reorganize under a new regime with Garry Herrmann ousted from the chair. It quotes President Johnson of the American League supporting a leader unaffiliated with either major league, though verification was not possible.

Chicago Jan Supreme Court al Baseball Garry Herrman Charman Chicago Daily News National Commission Garry Herrmann Johnson

Benny Kauff Sold to New York Club

New York National League owner Harry N. Wempstead stated on Monday that Benny Kauff star Federal League outfielder has been purchased along with W A Rariden catcher of Newark and Fred Anderson pitcher of Buffalo through Harry F. Sinclair who held an option on their services. The amount paid was not disclosed and rumors tied to Knutt’s transfer and Giants purchase were unsettled.

New York Harry N. Wempstead New York National League Baseball Club Benny Kauff Federal League W. A. Rariden Newark Fred Anderson Buffalo Harry F. Sinclair Knutt Giants Sinclair Club

Evers Expresses Wish to Return to Cubs Under Tinker

New York Jan 17 Reports credit Johnny Evers with wishing to return to Chicago and play for the reorganized Cubs under Joe Tinker. He says nothing would please him more than being back at the old station and that playing again under Joe’s management would not change him. He believes the old town would come alive again seeing them play.

New York Johnny Evers Chicago Cubs Joe Tinker Ife Joe

Evers Considers Move Amid Boston Contract Tensions

The veteran infielder says he would sacrifice comfort at home and league love to be traded if possible, noting a contract that bars removal without his consent. Rumors say he faces friction under Haughton and Stallings in Boston. Some prophets doubt harmony among the trio this season.

Boston League Evers Messrs

Church Basketball Senior Schedule Details Released

At a meeting of the senior schedule committee of the Church Basketball league in the Y M C A the new season dates were set. The schedule lists January 22 29 February 5 12 19 26 and March 4 11 18 matchups among Union Baptist Presbyterian Christian Vermont Street M E Congregational Luther Memorial St Peters Salem and Vermont A E with several cross matches and final notes.

Church Basketball League Union Baptist Presbyterian Christian Vermont Street M. E Congregational Luther Memorial St. Peters Ev Selem St. Peters M. E. Union Baptist Congregational Salem Presbyteriam Vermont A. E Luther Memoral Christan St. M St. Mo Union Beptist Luther Memoria Christma Vermont Sto M. EL Ve

Hannibal Cue Experts to Clash With Local Team

Cue experts from Hannibal visit Gem City tables for a contest against local decal men. Hannibal lineup includes F. Hadley Bert Cherry E Campbell with substitutes Mefford and Biddie. Local team features Rudolph Heintz Thomas Beckman Marion Jobe and Ed Toulsen. A return match in Hannibal is expected.

Hannibal F. Hadley Bert Cherry E. Campbell E. Mefford E. Biddie Rudolph Heintz Thomas Beckman Marion Jobe Ed Toulsen

Willard Moran bout tentatively set for April in New York

Promoter Jack Curley announced heavyweight champion Jess Willard will fight Frank Moran in New York for ten rounds, with no fixed date between April 10 and 22. Willard to receive 32 000 plus 45 percent of gate receipts after tax. Moran’s manager Tom Jones posted 5 000 forfeit. Tex Rickard bid 33 500 plus film rights.

Jack Curley Kansas City New York Jess Willard Frank Moran Pittsburgh Mintch Curley Willard Tom Jones Moran Jones Tex Rickard Bob Vernon Billy Wellman Wile Lard Bev

Warren Leads Among High School Shooters

Washington Pan IS. The Warren Pa high school team topped the first week of the National Indoor High School Championship under the National Rifle Association of America. Thirty four Vin h schools are competing. Among the high scorers are Town City class A 041 Burlipeten Ta class C 07.

Washington Pan Werren Ithe National Rifle Assocation of America Amone Town City

Independents Triumph in Messy Armory Basketball Tilt

In a rough contest at the Armory on Monday the Independents defeated Company Pro by a wide score with key plays from Holder Meader Roberts or Heidbreder and Baiver. The high school squad and a decal packing crew participated, producing a disorderly but decisive victory for the Independents.

Janes Maroons Armory Pvianasium Eneap OL Wick Robertsor Heidbreder Lye Baiver

Salary limit unchanged by American Association

CHICAGO January 8 The salary limit of 3500 dollars adopted last fall by the American Association will stay in force, President Havington announced Monday.

Chicago American Association

Ministers Meet in Quincy on Evangelism Topic

A Quincy Ministers union gathering is planned for Monday February 7 at the Y M C A rooms with Rev A H F Hertzler to discuss Evangelism and Character Building. Other notes cover a wedding at the First Baptist parsonage, a Reich farm sale, new tax bonds, Unitarian Sunday play, and local church reports.

A. H. F. Hertzler Quincy Ministers’ Union

Unitarian Athletic Club social dance set for January 27

The Unitarian Athlete association and the Na halt club at the Unitarian church have completed arrangements for a dance and social on January 27. Members have been invited. note continues with February club activity.

Boy Scout Meetings and a Local Wedding Reported

Quincy Boy Scouts plan meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday with Troup One meeting at the high school and Troup Two at the Cheerful Home. Roy Lester Cue of Joplin Missouri and Miss Erma F E Taras of Naples Illinois wed at Vermont Street Methodist Church parsonage with Rev Rigg officiating. Postmarital plans include residence on Sud Maine Street and a restaurant position awaited. Pension law notes describe next year’s benefits for retired ministers and their families in the denomination.

Quincy's Boy Scouts Troup Everning Roy Lester Cue Joplin Erma FE Taras Naples Jil Vermont Street Methodist Episcopal Church Nat $ Owlack Rigg Civinl Cole Sud Maine Street Etreet Atien

Local notices and city events mix in scattered vigil pages

Fragments describe a professor lecture at Vermont Street church and a choir recital. a mayor’s secretary’s wife travels to Rochester for possible surgery. several fire calls and neighborhood incidents are noted. A birth announcement for a babe to Mr. and Mrs Sam Hubler in Akron is mentioned along with social events at local theaters and a notable funeral procession for a Mr Wagner.

Ralph Perry WL KO Abbott Rochester Minn Wil Pag- Rett Siath Ehn Josephne Campbell Wa South Fourth Street Quincy Bess Mreo Sam Hubler Akron Oolive Mere Hivbler Mies Moor

Births Announced For Neatean and Seidel Families

Birth notices state Mr and Mrs HE Neetan welcomed a son at Bressive hospital with relatives Rev and Mrs Tswis Sede n Preepert sending message. Julius Seidel relayed the news. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Carlew of Fowler, formerly of this city, on Friday.

Bressive Hospital Charles Carlew Fowler

Democrats Could Field Strong slate for State Assembly

James Albright and others are mentioned as potential candidates for the state assembly in the district. R. M. Wagner is not announced but discussed as a possibility. Wile Va Pietmaan and Strubinger of EL Dara have served before and may run again. Warner and ROM Wapter are tied to the race for state’s attorney, with expectations of forthcoming declarations.

R. M. Wagner James Albright Willid State Assembly Wile Va Pietmaan Sake ELT Strubinger EL Dara Maniy Strobinger Warner Rssistant Rom Wapter Alburgh State Board of Poes

Death of Dr Lo J lhady at Griggsville bedside

Staff correspondent reports Dr Lo J lhady of Griggsville died at the bedside of a penitent during the noon hour on Griggsville Monday. The long time practitioner had suffered from a heart disease for months. He leaves a widow and two married children and was well known in the vicinity.

sBy Pilespield Ao Penitent Griggsville Lo J. Lhady Muusy Vee

Probate Notes in County Court Hearings Set

County Court hearings were scheduled for the will of Thy Gieker and the will of Mary Jo Sommate. Judge McCarl set the dates in February. The estate of Charles T. Turner lists William F. Turner as executor with a $3000 bond. Real estate valued at 24500 with a 3300 mortgage. inventory notes a southeast half of the northeast quarter of section one, township one, south, five west. There is a stray comment about beetles and people.

Aldermen Move To Fund Sewers And Tax Collection Program

The aldermen unveil plans to fund sewer protection by private companies at their own cost, aiming to reduce debris clogging near installations. A petition by tax collectors prompts a shift to a higher daily rate, with ordinance draft to require new basin installations in affected districts.

Frank Jasper Owen Tt

Untitled medical pamphlet on eczema and remedies

Contain describes itching eczema and blood changes with dubious remedies. Claims substances called SS and substitutes can provide relief for eczema and related skin diseases. Prompt readers to request a free brochure from a medical department in Atlanta Georgia.

Speetie Co Atlanta

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