Cincinnati Wins Bid to Host 2018 ABC Bowling Tourney
Cincinnati was awarded the 2018 American Bowling Congress tournament at Grand Rapids. New leaders appeared in minor events as delegates voted to send the 1918 tourney to Cincinnati. Charles Brinkman led singles with 642 as Cedarburg’s Straub and Dietrich topped doubles with 1 167 thrpoints. officials were largely re-elected with three new executive members.
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Queen City
E. Straub
F. Dietrich
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M. J. Murphy
Toronto
Robert Smith
Denver
W. W. Harshman
Indianapolis
Tlotes Navarres
Toledo
Overland-Trim Shop
Toteco
Chamber of Commerce
Baseball Directors In Session Tonight In Quincy
Quincy fans association directors meet at Hotel Quincey to finalize concession disposals and minor matters. They plan a pink sheet bulletin to maximize revenue for a stronger Quincy team, amid misgivings over Alton replacing Davenport in the league chart. Ted Waring signs Holly Springs twirler John McAlexander, 6 feet 4 inches, 213 pounds, 20, a new addition expected to boost the pitching staff. A dance is set for Wednesday evening, April 11, with officials of the league invited and potential guests anticipated.
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Hotel Quincey
Quincy
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Davenport
John McAlexander
Holly Springs
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League
Wanted Boy For Advertising Work With Bicycle
A young man about 16 is invited to apply for advertising work offering a good opportunity to learn business. A bicycle is required. Address E-62, care While.
Fireman Jim Flynn Says He Is In Ring Again
In a candid interview Pueblo firefighter Jim Flynn proclaims he remains a fighting force at thirty four, recounting a seventeen year career with 300 bouts. He boasts beating top rivals including Johnson and Langford, notes shorter reach but persistent drive and commitment to regular living.
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Robert LE. Ripley
Jim Flynn
Kansas City
Jeff
Reno
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Abe Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Borses Fulton and Johnson
Carl Morris
Training Camps Chronicle Patchwork News Briefs
In Macon Georgia Bill Donovans edict pushes Yankees to learn more before games Wally Pipp and Frank Baker worry about depth in the infield Marlin Texas John McGraw insists on pinch hitting for Jimmy Mid Meton in a two bagger scene New Orleans Johnny Leber shows infield promise may fill Evans vacancy in Cleveland Indians camp Miami Braves Seminales rain interrupts action Hot Springs Arkansas the lost ball retriever excites Red Sox as Babe Ruth shines George Foster signs White Sox drill master Smiley notes $509 prize promotes pennant fever Mineral Wells Texas drills fire up players amid pennant and world series talk
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Sergeant Smiley
White Sox
Ban Johnson
Cobb signals two week report for Texas campaign stunt
WANAHACHIE Texas Manager Jennings said Ty Cobb informed him he would report in about two weeks Cobb is traveling with a gun during a preliminary campaign stunt over the Carolina hills as part of the effort
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Moran’s Phil Lies Stopover In Charleston for Sea-Sickness
Charleston records only a brief stopover as Moran’s Phil Lies rests while Bill Killer overcomes sea-sickness during a short layover on Friday.
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Bill Killer
Connie Mack's youngsters prep for regulars arrival
Fort Pierce reports Connie Mack's trainees showing venture on curves in spring practice. Players are gaining confidence and expect to be ready when the regulars arrive for the upcoming season.
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Reg Rulars
Jim Flynn Sees Fistic World From Ring to Retirement
In a candid talk Flynn recalls famous opponents Langford O'Brien Gardiner and the Sullivans, says Langford hit hardest, chides himself for a Johnson defeat, and reveals plans for a valet maid and servant for his future champ Tim Flynn says he will keep fighting as long as possible and has worked every job from shoe shiner to fireman to prepare.
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Tommy Burns
Wilard Bean
Jack Root
George Gardner
Sullivans
Jack O’brien
Langford
Johnson
Las Vegas
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Papke
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James
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A&A son born as Beckiey family welcomes new member
In Shelbyville Missouri a son was born to Mr and Mrs FF W Beckiey on March 7. The opera house reopened under new management with five shows to date. Mrs Buckner of Lewistown visits her daughter Mrs CG M Biatt. Mor Sears has sold his shoe store and moved to Palmyra to start another. Mr Weight bought Sears shoe store and is doing well in business.
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Wilson to Stay in Bed One More Day
Washington March 10 President Wilson likely will remain in bed for another day due to a cold that has troubled him since Monday Dr Cary T Grayson his physician said Friday night rest is advisable for at least one more day.
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Mitchells Cubs Edge Frank Chance in Mid Summer League
In Los Angeles mid summer league play Mitchells Cubs defeated Frank Chance's team 3 to 2. The game featured a tense early offense and key bunting by the Cardinals later in the week in Hot Wells Texas. Cardinal players and umpire developments were noted as Bill Doak moved toward contract signing and holdouts dropped to two.
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Frank Chance
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Mule” Watson
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Bill Doak
Scakers defeat Swatters 10 3 after Cuban field hits
Fresh from Cuban fields Early Hamilton was pounded for ten runs as the Scakers beat the Swatters 10 to 3 in Palestine Texas. Cuban Marians praised Ham and Paulette, rookie first baseman, continued clubbing fences with a flurry of hits.
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Community Notes Detail Local Visits and Labor Shifts
Clayton, III reports Mrs. Prank Marshall visiting her parents the Colpitts. The Clayton orchestra gave an excellent Presbyterian church performance. Dr. F Brown treated the Royal Neighbors to a two course launch. About 50 attended. Rev. W To Reynolds will preach at the Presbyterian church and union services next Sunday. Mrs. Tuss Westbrook travels to Christaws for spring goods. Mrs. Greenhaugh from Camp Point visited Mrs. Bryant. Charles Colpitt sold his barber shop stake to Dick Marshall. Mr. Toope assists Mr. Marshall. Mar Colpitt secured a brakeman position on the Wabash. Hulah Hiley helped her mother pack and they plan to move to Quincy where Rulah will be stenographer and bookkeeper.
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James Colpitt
Clayton
Presbyterian Church
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W. To. Reynolds
Camp Point
Presbyterian Church of
Mise Hulah Hiley
Quincy
Rulah
Poles Needed Daily to Renew Telegraph Lines
More than four million poles are required each year to renew aging telegraph and telephone lines across the United States and Canada, highlighting the vast scale of infrastructure maintenance in early communication networks.
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United States
Canada
Varsity Drubs Alumne in Fast Gym Game
High school varsity beat alumni 42 to 11 at the YMCA in a crowded gym. Lummis sparked the younger team with a strong first half, Becker on jump and Burbridge and Langebartel played scrappy. Reserves defeated YMCA team 27 to 6 in the curtain-raiser with Farnsworth notable.
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Gille
Farnsworth
Gertenbach
Strom
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Becker Bush
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Gille Leindecker
Rg Rg
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Welsh
Burbidge
Mever
Gama
M.cla
Steinbeck
Ward Farnsworth
Wheeler Schelp
Aed Boeckenhoft Farrar
H. Timmerwilke von Steelig. Co
Ward
Wheeler
Boeckenhoff
Monroe City News and Events From March
Monroe City items report demolition along Burling ton Depot area and Main street. Local injuries include a worker's ankle severed by a conveyor. Community notes cover calf club growth, probate will of J G Fuqua, restaurant ownership, Rebekah lodge anniversary, birthday for Theresa Simpson, Buick shipments to Hannibal, and recent visitors and sales totaling about 1200 dollars.
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Burlington Depot
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Cousy
Guy Carusa
Bee Wiate
Eldred Thiehart
Dave Cranston
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Hannibal
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Northjeart Missouri Agricultural and Industrial Association
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Guy
Dave Gosney
Rebekah Lodge
Theresa Simpson
Simpson Isa
J. H. Simpson
J. O. Kincaid
R. F P. Ribb
J. G. Edwards
Iown
Nebraska
Mary Garland
Washington
D.C
Minnie Ehey
Winchester
John Krank
Quincy
Ill
W. J. Rouse
J. S. Yeager
E. R. Robertson
Auguste
Mra. W
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Billy Sunday Cancels St Louis Engagement
St Louis March 10 Billy Sundays baseball evangelist has canceled his St Louis engagement set to begin Feb 24 1918 A minister who met Sundays son reports Sundays advance representative seeks the city with the greatest enthusiasm for his services Church leaders say a report to the Evangelical Alliance will occur March 26 Despite calls to reconsider Sunday remains in Buffalo and notes that liquor interests may have influenced his decision He favors dry areas over wet ones for campaigns
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George Sunday
Young Sunday
J. Layton Mauze
Evangelical Alliance
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Buffalo
A Good Old Fashioned Physic Advertisement
Foley Cathartic Tablets offered as a mild but sure laxative for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation. A Hancock Michigan user from Wm O E Bielke testifies they work without griping and leave a light feeling after use. Miller Arthur Drug Co. promotes the remedy in an blunt ad style.
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Wm. O. E. Bielke
Hancock
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Photo Plays Today Highlights and Casts
A look at today’s film lineup with Princess The Honorable Ally starring Charles Rayne and Star Marguerite Clark in Little Lady Eileen. Belasco with Leanora Ullrich in Intrigue. Fennah Savoy with Lillian Gish in Sold by Marriage. Mary Boland and Frank Keenan star in The Stepping Stone and His Bread and Butter. Gem features His Last Laugh and Double Revenge. Quincy with Romaine Fielding in The Valley of Lost Hope and Gant, Police Reporter. Ham and Bud comedy noted.
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al Y
Charles Rayne
Marguerite Clark
Little
Lady Eileen
Belasco
Leanora Ullrich
Fennah Savoy
Lillian Gish
Mary Boland
Frank Keenan
Quincy
Romaine Fielding
Cape diamond stars in The Honorable Ar gy at Princess theater
Triangle-Iace stages The Honorable Ar gy at Princess theater today with Charles Ray in the title role. Marguy Wilson and Margaret Thompson support. The Cape diamond theme drives the drama as Algyr faces destiny in a plot rich with legendary stones.
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Triangle- Iace
Princess Theater
Charles Ray
Marguy Wilson
Margaret Thompson
Doyle
Gaborian
Algyr
In Theaters Today Orpheum Vaudeville Shows
The Orpheum Vaudeville presents three daily performances including a matinee, a 7:30 p m show, and a 9 p m program. Local patrons can enjoy a variety of acts across the afternoon and evening.
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