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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1917

Page

4

Redistricting Plan Delayed By Central League Owners

Chicago January 20 The Central league owners pushed back the redistricting plan with Three-Eye League and Central Association leaders indicating no action until consent from fans and officials. President Ford of the Central Association stated the plan not dropped as Tearney prepares a potential ten day meeting to push action amid mounting pressure from local base heads.

J. F. Ford Central Association Chicago A Roo ‘Tearmes TP Bord Fort Dodge Powe Ford Ma Tearey Tearney Thev O Three-Eye League Pool Cidence Tnoa Camendeo Charles Ho Smith and Perry Eth Quincey Fans Association Oscar W. Shannon Foeurt

Dundee's Conqueror in a One Round Knockout

Ripley recounts Jonexsen defeating Johnny Dundee in one round, a shocking upset described as the year’s surprise. Rik Jackson, born in Delancey Street, New York, at 128 pounds, reflects on Dundee’s first defeat and Jackson’s own promising yet unsettled career. Jackson fought top contenders like Kilbane and Defoe, noting Dundee’s fragile reputation and the crowd’s awe at the upset.

Robert L Ripley Jonexsen Johnny Dudee Dempsey Jia Blanche Tim MiCernties Gad AP Miries George Chip Dundee Rik Jackson Sear Tobin Delancey Phila Cnd New York Eddie Campa Ae Burns Matt Brock Louscha paooLes Johnson Bully Defoe Jackson Johnny Kilbane

St Louis Considers United States Soccer Team for Sweden

A proposal to organize a St Louis United States soccer team for a Swedish series is received by Missouri Soccer Association president Winton E Barker from USFA secretary Thomas W Cahill. Barker says the team would be organized. A second item notes a kidney health testimonial from Mrs V J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska praising Foley Whitney Pitts remedies.

ST. Louis Tan United States Sweden Winton E. Barker Missouri Soccer Association Thomas W. Cahill United States Football Association Barker V. J. Bucknell Route J Hardy Neb Foley Whidney Pitts Miller & Arthur Pruy Co

Philadelphia Joins Grand Circuit Towns

Atlanta dispatch reports T K Devereux of Thomasville GA reelected Grand Circuit president at the annual stewards meeting. Philadelphia was added to the list as the only favorable application among four cities Jacksonville Peoria and Louisville also sought races. A schedule runs from July 15 through Sept 29 across Cleveland Detroit Kalamazoo Columbus Syracuse and Philadelphia with dates to be announced. Plus South Side Tour club seeks rowers for the upcoming rowing season under Captain Lyingther as basketball and color weapons are noted in practice gaps.

Atlanta T. K. Devereux Thomasville Philadelphia Jacksonville Peoria Louisville Cleveland Detroit Kalamazoo Tee Lh Columbus South Side Hetomorreyypy Olor Weapes

Fragmented OCR keeps only garbled sale items

An unreadable OCR text fragment lists scattered terms and names with no clear event. It mentions purchases, places, and people in disjointed phrases, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable details for a proper record.

Bowling score report from Labor Assembly game night

The scoring notes show Trades end Labor Assembly with top player Trine attaining a high score of 169 and high average 177. Plumbers players Lagering Apenbrink and J. Manning posted solid totals. teams listed include Trades, Labor Assembly, and Plumbers with individual scores and totals across four frames. Next game scheduled Heer Hotters and Ton Moldera Thursday night.

Roti Ug Aag Lyeter Benestag Pd Seis Aschman J. Manning Tring Trina Heer Hottlers Ton Moldera

Hackett Back in Lead in Contest For Popularity

Manager who brought pennant team to this city jumps back to head of column. Stranger still has lead of five votes.

Hackett

Who Do You Want Manager for Speeder Team 1917

The Whig lists suggested candidates for the Speeders season 1917 manager and will publish additions daily until selection. Vote by postcard to The Whig Sporting Editor. daily vote tallies will be printed. Suggested names include Johnny Castle and Hackett with varying votes.

W . the Speeders The Whig

Hackett Leads Specters Manager Contest With 19 Votes

Tom Hackett is now the leader in the Wher popularity contest for manager of the Hat Specters after collecting 19 votes. Frank Dang trails by three, with Hackett five votes behind the overall top tally.

Tom Hackett PWS Astap Wertom Hackett Frank Dang

Red River derby opens with eleven teams racing south

Eleven dog teams and drivers start the 122 mile Red River derby from Winnipeg to St Paul. Clear cold night slows the pack as they travel about 20 miles south, with a special train to trace progress and replenish foods. The St Paul Carnival Association organizes the event.

Winnipeg St. Paul The

Loyal Hackett Supporters Rally Behind Former Manager

A group of old time fans sign the votes for Hackett, indicating loyalty to a team led by the former Speeders manager. Among the signers is a prominent barber who has attended two games since Hackett departed, previously among the most constant supporters seen at the stands guiding the crowd and urging players to perform.

Hackett Speeders

Orpheum All Star Show Highlights Late Week Bill

Orpheum patrons will enjoy an all star program Thursday through Sunday. Tane Connelly and Co present A Strong Cup of Tea a lively comedy. Geran Bros former Sweethearts appear with Two Best Bets songs and smiles. Welton Sisters return from California and Yates performs varied acts. Straseel offers renowned seats and musical interludes.

Orpheum Tane Connelly & Co Cusinellys Geran Bros Straseel’s Welton Sisters California Areld Yates

How to Check That Cold Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad

Timely dose of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey stops sneezes and sniffles. Pine balsam loosens phlegm clears bronchia tubes while honey soothes sore throat. Antiseptic qualities kill the gerry and relieve congestion. Croup whooping cough and chronic bronchial a setions quickly relieved. At all Drupyists 25c Ady.

Dr. Bell

Australia’s Darcy to Fight Al McCoy in New York Bout

Middleweight champion Les Darcy is matched to duel Al McCoy in a ten round affair at Madison Square Garden on March 5. Darcy will take home 30000 dollars as his share of the purse.

Pittsburgh Les Darcy Australia al McCoy Madison Square Garden New York Darcy

Princess Frederick Warde in Lear and Silent Film Mix

Photo plays highlight Princess Frederick Warde in King Lear and Savoy Sequel to the Diamond From the Sky. Other titles include The Pinnacle A Silly Sultan Gem A Tour Around the World Opie Read in The Star Box with Marie Wal camp star The Pinnacle A Silly Sultan Marguerite Clark in Little Lady Eileen Belasco Neonora Ulrich in The Road of Love Colonial The Chalice of Sorrow with Cleo Madison Quincy Frank Sheridan in The Struggle A woman declares no pleasure in suffering and endures it in silence.

Frederick Warde Ting Lear Opie Read Liberty Marie Walcamp Marguerite Clark Lady Eileen Belasco Neonora Ulrich Cleo Madison Quincy Frank Sheridan

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