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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1920

Page

8

Three Eye Meeting Set For February In Chicago

President Tearney calls Three-Eye League winter session for February 9 in Chicago to set a 1920 schedule and discuss Quincy joining. Fans urged to buy 2,000 booster tickets, else Quincy may lose league berth with Terre Haute and Evansville eyed as replacements. Local committees report ticket progress and aim to raise $8,000 for upfront expenses.

Chicago Tearney Three-Ieagues American Association National Base Ball Commission Three Eye al Tearney Three Eye League Associated Press Whig Quincy Lions and Rotary Clubs Chamber of Commerce John Schoengman Joint Committee Irwin Paper Company Earl Nolan Tom Lenaue Quiney Mannibal Quincey Terre Haute Evansville Beeehall Indiana

French Champion Boxer Coming to Fill Engagement

New York reports indicate Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, will arrive in mid February to seek engagements in the United States beyond his world title bid with Jack Dempsey. He may appear in exhibitions or limited rounds as he surveys offer options amid evolving state boxing laws.

New York France Weorges Carpentier Pugilist Jack Dempsey United States Carpentier Dempsey America New Jersey

Virtuous Men Opens at Local Theatre With Ralph Ince

Ralph Ince film attraction starring E KX Lincoln opens today at the theater. The eight dollar picture promises a sequence of spectacular scenes including a bunkhouse riot with several hundred extras and a forest fire causing widespread destruction. Manager Dax says the production meets big calibre exhibitor expectations and will be a major attraction.

Ralph Ince EKX Lincoln Dax

Virtuous Men thrills and a large society scene at theater

Ground thickly studded with trees burn as E. K. Lincoln and Robert W. Cummings stage a record breaking fight for Virtuous Men. The film promises extreme thrills plus beauty scenes and a 2 500 participant society ball. Manager Dax presents a real evening of entertainment with other acts and attractions nearby.

E. K. Lincoln Robert W. Cummings Dax

Pictures Today At Major Metro Theaters

The advertisement lists showings at Orpheum Colonial Gem Savoy Family Princess Belasco Star and Eijou theaters featuring Frank K Keenans The False Code with vaudeville acts, Olive Thomas in Toton, Vivian Martin in You Never Saw Such a Girl, Anita Stewart in Midnight Romance, and Harold Lloyd in Be fore Breakfast plus other titles and performers.

Orpheum Theater Frank K. Keenan Colonial Theater Harold Lioyd Art Acord Gem Theater Louise Frazenda J Savoy Theater Olive Thomas Toton” Family Theater Toton Princess Theater Vivian Martin Bray Pictograph Belasco Theater Star Theater Anita Stewart Bray

Marmola Tablets Promise Fast Fat Loss Without Exercise

Ad copy claims Marmola Prescription Tablets shrink fat without doctor advice or dieting. It urges readers to visit a druggist or mail order a large case for $1. The pitch promises a loss of two to four pounds weekly with no unpleasant effects.

Marmola_ Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Milwaukee adds four Providence stars for 1920 team

Milwaukee manager Jack Kegan announced the club had secured four Providence R. I. stars Gaston Forsythe Zip Hauser and Reinhart for the 1920 roster. The arrivals include a catcher an infielder a local graduate and a fielder who played in 1918. Meanwhile at Minneapolis Dr EL Ly Williams agreed to a three year extension as Minnesota’s football coach with a salary not disclosed but likely just under 5509 annually.

Milwaukee Wis Jack Kegan Milwaukee Baseball Club Providence Minneapolis EL Ly Williams University of Minnesota

Orpheum Presents The False Code With Frank Keenan

Frank Keenan, famed as America's Greatest Character Actor, stars in The False Code at the Orpheum Theater today Friday and Saturday. The production promises suspense and thrills driven by tense dramatic situations as shipbuilder John Renton becomes the target of a plotted scheme.

Frank Keenan America Orpheum Theater John Renton

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