Quincy Baseball Franchise In Question
The Three-I League reports the Quincy franchise now rests with the league after an early fall decision to not continue. Citizens had pressed to regain control, while Hannibal might be dropped for a nearer city. Ownership will be proven at next Tuesday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Tearney
Three-I League
Quincy
Hannibal
Tearney Dispatch
Chicago
A. R. Tearney
Three-I Baseball League
Tearney
Quincy Franchises In Question For 1917 Three Eyes
Al Tearney, president of the Three-I league, says Quincy’s franchise is in league hands after owners gave up baseball last fall. Oscar W. Shannon claims he still holds the franchise and will prove ownership at the league owners meeting in Chicago on Feb 6. Shannon previously hinted he might exit Quincy baseball but vows to honor the Fans' association contract. Art Schneider signs with Peoria for 1917.
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Quincy
Gem City
Tearney
Associated Press
Oscar W. Shannon
Quincy Fans’ Association
Quincy’s
Chicago
Shannon
Fans’ Association
Salaries in National League Under Scrutiny
New York January 30 President Tener of the National League says salary adjustments are necessary. He notes that despite record attendance few clubs profited, and similar conditions affected the American League. He blames artificially inflated wartime salaries and Federal league pressure for the high pay.
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New York
Tener
National League
Thirty Seven In Shoot At South Side Boat Club Event
Thirty seven persons shot in the regular trap shoot at the South Side Boat Club Sunday afternoon. George Feld won the initial shoot and retains the Odell medal. The next shoot will occur within two weeks with an out of town team from Coatsburg Columbus and Camp Point challenging the local team. Co F men drill in the Armory Monday evening with about 30 answering roll call.
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South Side Boat Club
George Feld
Coatsburg
Columbus
Camp Point
Co. F
Co. FP
Foley's Honey and Tar and Kidney Pills Ad
A vintage mail-in offer invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Miller & Arthur Drug Co is listed as a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Arms and the Man Derives Indoor Hurdling Glory
Robert Simpson of the University of Missouri broke two American indoor records at the Millrose A A games in New York. He won the seventy yard hurdle and the seventy yard high hurdles, setting marks of 8.15 and 9.00 seconds respectively while showcasing unique arm action that he credits for his speed.
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Robert Simpsonof
University of Missouri
Millrose
Madison Square Garden
New York
Old
Missouri
Eller Brothers
Simpson
Jake Hartrauft
J. Wendell
Melrose
A. C. West
Krenzlein
Mous California
Ray
Thompson Ar
Kelly
Murld House
Bob
Fred Kelly
Uncle Sam
Stockholm
All-American Trapshooting Teams Rise Above Averages
The best trapshooting teams, both professionals and amateurs, show only a small gap in averages. Their combined scores exceed 96 percent on 64,000 targets, as reported by Peter P. Carney for the National Sports Syndicate.
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Peter P. Carney
National Sports Syndicate
Blatchford
Ten Leading Amateur Trapshooters of 1916
The 1916 Interstate Association averages show professionals narrowly ahead of amateurs with a .9676 vs .9656 grand average. Notables include A B Richardson and J R John among amateurs, and Frank Troch as amateur champion. Mrs Adolph Topperwein and George Maxwell noted as top professionals. Overall, 1916 marks the best trapshooting year yet with strong performances across both groups.
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Interstate Association For the Encouragement of
Shaner
Blue Rocks
A. B. Richardson
Dover
Del
J. R. John
Davenport
Richardson
Henderson
Graper
Phil Miller
Frank Troch
Ralph Spotts
Adolph Topperwein
George Maxwell
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
O. N. Ford
San Jose
Cal
C. G. Spencer
Chicago Wins Big Money in NI Tournament
Chicago bowlers dominated prize money in the Northern Illinois tournament held in Rockford. The Rockford Overlands won the five man team event with 2875 points, Edelweiss Bracks of Chicago took second with 2851, and Ror Tans of Aurora was third with 2818. Chicago men captured first second and third in the two man team event and the singles. McCoy Signs Articles for Madison Square Garden bout with Les Darcy, scheduled March 5.
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Chicago
Rockford, IL
Northern Illinois
Rockford Overlands
Edelweiss Bracks
Ror Tans
Aurora
New York Americans Sell Sweeney and Keating to Toledo
The New York Americans released catcher Edward Sweeney and pitcher Ray Keating, transferring their contracts to the Toledo club of the American Association on Monday January 30.
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New York
New York Americans
Edward Sweeney
Ray Keating
Toledo Club
American Association
Bradley schedules nine baseball games chart
Bradley institute announces a nine game 19 baseball schedule led by athletic director F C Brown. The list includes Lincoln Lombard Augustana Carthage Illinois College Normal Wesleyan games with venues in Peoria Galesburg Rock Island and Normal from April to May.
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Peoria
Bradley Institute
F.C. Brown
Lincoln
Bradley
Lombard
Galesburg
Augustana
Rock Island
Illinois College
Normal
Carthage
Wesleyan
Mack Releases Two Star Outfielders
PHILADELPHIA January 30 Connie Mack manager of the Philadelphia American League club announces the release of two outfielders John Thompson and William Stellbauer Thompson goes to the Omaha club and Stellbauer to Houston, ending their stints with the club.
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Mack
Philadelphia
John Thompson
William Stellbauer
Connie Mack
American League Baseball Club
Thompson
Omaha
Stellbauer
Houston
Labor Tempe Association Beats Painters in Bowling Match
The Labor Tempe association won two of three games at the Labor temple alley Monday evening led by Lehbrink with 161 and Manning 191 high for the night. Total pins 2184 for Labor Tempe vs Painters 2163. Next fixtures scheduled with Beer Bottlers and Trades and Labor assembly. Also notes Standers beat S P C A and Monarchs defeated Romans in Turner hall series with upcoming matches listed. A patient note on kidney health cites Foley Kidney pills with a reader testimonial from Mrs. T. J. Bucknell.
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Labor Tempe Association
Painters’ Union
Labor Temple
Milly” Lehbrink
Manning
Ual
Individ- Temple
jLehbrink
Verndam
Schnier
Ringstorf
L. Schwartz
Westfall
Riddle
Schwartz
Eee
Anne
Lehbrink
Monarchs
Ciants
Sterns
Fiscos
Sullivan
S. PLC. A
Japan elections set for April and June diet session
Japan fixed April 20 for the House of Representatives election and June 23 for the diet assembly. In a AP interview, Yukio Ozaki, leader of the constitutional party, urged recognition of political parties in the diet as Cabinet formation basis and expressed belief in continued friendship with America. Also noted are higher postal rates for stamped envelopes and wrappers due to paper costs, despite two for a nickel still available.
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Tokio
House of Representatives
Diet
Associated Press
Yukio Ozaki
Constitutional Party
M. Ozay
America
Japan
Foley Kidney Pills Help 87YearOld Man in Springfield
An eighty seven year old man from Springfield Missouri describes severe kidney trouble. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with significant relief after trying other treatments. Miller and Arthur Drug Co promotes the tonic remedy as providing quick beneficial results.
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H. UH. Adams
Springfield
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
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League
Quincy Threes
Schneider
Art Schneider
Ruff
Tel
Arms
Man
Robert Simpson
Ripley
Homer Clark
Alton
Aberdeen
Crosby
Fallon
St. Louisa
A. Young
Art Killam
St. Louis
BE. L. Mitchell
Los Angeles
Rush Razee
Curtis
Neb
J. R. Taylor
Newark
Hf. D. Gibbs
Union City
Shooter
Rea
Fred Harlow
Mark Arie
Ythomps
Hero
W. Henderson
Lexington
R. A. RE
Delta
Col
E * A. &. Richardson
Honser
Cincinnati
OJ. Pendergast
Phoenix
T. J. Bucknell
Hardy, Neb
Peters Otter
Ringstorff
Nester Eee Eee
Hageman
Romans
Smith L
Clem
Pieper
Av. Mueller
Damhorts
Muller, HY
Dehner Er Aeae
Eiff
Ata
Fisher Ivy
Raymond
Bertschinger
Damhorst
Constitutionalist
Citrus
Florida
Co. EE
Bowers
Brown
Quincy, Ill
Blatchford’s
Knollenberg Milling CO
Eighth and
York Sts
Strohl
Hampshire Street
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