Rock Island Fans Rally Against Central After Directors Action
Rock Island fans oppose Central in a baseball dispute after decisive moves by league directors. The confrontation centers on scheduling and leadership decisions affecting upcoming games.
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
5
Rock Island Baseball Franchises Fight to Keep City in Circuit
The Rock Island local baseball association votes not to take over a Central association team and plans to appeal a National arbitration ruling that the Central association territory includes Rock Island. President Tearney vows to challenge the decision to the National commission, charging political manipulation by officials and promising further action to protect Rock Island’s baseball interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Central Association
Justice
Board of Arbitration
National Baseball Association
Tearney
al. Tearney
Three-I
National Commission
Farrell
Omaha
Sexton
Armory Event and Delayed National Reserves Basketball
An article notes a Federal inspection accent at Company Fo and the band in the Armory Tuesday night. A basketball game is to be played between Company Poyos as National reserves were postponed. A traveler demands full hotel fare but accepts half fare on railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Fo
Company Poyos
Rock Island Y M C A Calendar January Schedule
A Rock Island YMCA calendar lists activities from Tuesday January 25 to Sunday January 30. Tribal lodge gatherings, lectures by Laurant the magician, music by Schildkret Hungarian orchestra, lunch periods, and various basketball and club events fill the week with multiple tribes and local church leagues noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jriquois
Sacs Indian Tribe
Maroons
Pugh School
Quincy Redpath
Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra
Vermont M. E
Christian
Congregational
Union Baptist
Submarines Routed By Monarch Gang
Monarch gang caused a two game deficit on the Tansman alleys in South Eighth street Monday evening. Submarines rallied to win the final game but the Monarchs had already clinched the big end of the contest as the scoring line followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarchs
Tansman
South Eighth Street
Highlanders Buy Some Federal Stars Chicago
Forty thousand dollars was spent by the New York Americans to strengthen its plainnge force by the purchase of Federal League stars Magee Cullop and Gedecur, per league president B. B. Johns en. Johnsen said Ruppert denied specifics. Magee led the Brooklyns last season with top price 25,060. Cullop and Gedecur pitched for Kansas City Pels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Vic Johnsens
Nick Cullop
Gedeorott
Eacal Chalep
Kansas City Pels
Bartenders win three straight in Labor Temple games
Bartenders defeated Beer Drivers in three Labor Temple games on Monday evening with scores 875 to 634, 766 to 603, and 785 to 603. The recap notes a lighthearted line about a man who does nothing the more he seems to take it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Schedules Made for Seniors In Church Basketball League
The Seventeen committee revised the church league schedule after Congregational team exited. Luther Memorial forfeited last week’s game due to Congregational’s withdrawal. No game Feb 12 as Keokuk team plays that night. Updated schedule lists matchups from Jan 29 to Mar 25 with two top teams meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical
Luther Memorials
Keokuk
Providence club changes hands in International League
At a Monday meeting of International League owners the Providence club was sold by Joseph J. Lannin to William W. Draper for 30000 dollars, covering the club and its players but not the grounds. Other league shifts place Richmond in Baltimore, Harrisburg to Richmond, Jersey City to Newark if sold, and Lanning of Boston Americans retains Buffalo affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International League Baseball Club
Providence Club
Joseph J. Lannin
William W. Draper
Providence
Lub
Barrow
Richmond
Jack Dunn
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Jersey City
Newark
N. J
Lanning
Boston Americans
International League
Buffalo Club
British Planes Lost on Western Front Report
London jan 25 parliament under secretary for war harold j tentant said in four weeks thirteen British aeroplanes were lost on the western front and nine or ten German machines were brought down. He noted British aircraft used 138 machines to Germanys about 20 and 1 227 British planes crossed the German lines while 310 German machines crossed British lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Front
London
Ilarold J. Tennant
House of Commons
Mulatto Surrenders to Salt Lake Police
Raymond Dobbs and Mrs. Viola Hood, who eloped from San Diego, surrendered to Salt Lake City police. Dobbs said the act was voluntary and that Hood urged him to run away. Hood entered later and agreed to return to San Diego if Dobbs is released to allow him to go to Chicago. Police detain them awaiting San Diego advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Raymond Dobbs
Viola Hood
San Diego
Dobbs
Tie
Wood
ANY CANDIDATE BUT ROOSEVELT Meeting Attendees Arranged
A meeting today included notable attendees such as Charles J. Hilles from New York Franklin Murphy of New Jersey F W Estabrook of New Hampshire John T Adams of Town James P Goodrich of Indiana George R Sheldon of New York F S Stanley of Skancas Charles Bo Warren of Michigan FE Duncan of North Carolina and James B Reynolds of Washington D C The sub committee organized by electing Charles Dies as chairman James Bo Reynolds Carpenter and George V Sheldon as treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Hilles
New York
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
F. W. Estabrook
New Hampshire
John T. Adams
Town
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
George R Sheldon
F. S. Stanley
Skancas
Charles Bo Warren
Michigan
FE € © Duncan
North Carolina
James B. Reynolds
Washington, D.C
Charles D.ies
James Bo Reynolds Carpettier
George V. Sheldon
Patriotism Talk Discusses Education and Public Duty
A First Presbyterian talk on patriotism opens with Rev Hartley reframing the topic as moral action. He cites ignorance and selfishness as chief dangers and urges support for public schools and some religious instruction in schools while noting the need to address disagreement with officials as a national issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartiey
First Presbyterian
Citizensiupi
Tlartley
Eichenauer
Italian boat has guns mounted aft
New York port report that the Italian armed merchant Verona arrived with two 76 millimetre guns aft, following the Giusseppi Verdi. Authorities sought Washington instructions while noting the guns were canvas screened and not seen at quarantine. The Verona is expected to depart with cargo and war supplies as several Italian vessels have recently done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Verona
Giusseppi Verdi
State Department
Washington
Dudley Field Malone
Malone
Hue
Dunne Signs Bills Creating Commissions and Paving Bonds
Springfield Vermont January 24 Governor Dunne signed the bills passed by the special sessions of the 49th general assembly creating the centennial commission and the pension laws commission to legalize county bond issues for road construction and to amend the primary elections act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Dunne
49Th General Assembly
Centennial Commission
Pension Laws Commission
Get Rid of Scrofula How Take S S S
You have noticed signs in the face and body indicating scrofula or serious infection. The ad urges cleansing the blood with S S S, claiming it purifies blood, renews strength, and aids long standing cases. It invites readers to obtain it from a druggist or write Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SSS
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Adv
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Action of Directors of Association
Hayes
Davenport
National Association
Moline
Rock Island ‘Wants
Y. M.C. A. Calendar
Monarch
Seidel Btn
E. Hageman
W. Hageman
Highlanders
Church League
Luther Memorial
St. Peter's
Presbyterian
Salem Vs
Methodist
St. Paul Luther Memorial
Salem
St. Paul
Salem St. Peter’s
Union
Manyoog
Circuses
Eee
Ripley
Mulatto
Salt Lake
Roosevelt
Little Pal
Peter
By le
Wey
Foley & Co
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drag Co
H. H. Rupe
Elm Street
Quincy Hardwood Flooring CO
North Front
Knollenberg Milling CO
Weems Laundry Company
Hampshire Street
Belasco Corner
Rudy Keifer
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