Court to Meet Moore for World Billiards Title
Charles Mo t of Pittsburg now Cleveland challenged Ellis for the Brunswick trophy title in a world billiards final at Doyle's Academy York. If history repeats Moore faces George re at Champion's yard in a three night 150 point match with a $300 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mo‘t
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Des Ellis
Bonnie Scot
Ely
Ellis
McCourt
Me‘t
Doyle’s Academy
York
De'd Ellis
George Re
A Heal
Rts
John Doyle
Moore
New York
Musterole: A Mustard Oil Rub for External Aches
An old remedy called Musterole is described as a white paste made with mustard oil used externally to ease headaches colds sore throat bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia rheumatism and other pains. It is claimed to avoid stomach upset unlike internal medicines and to help prevent pneumonia in colds.
Moore vs McCourt Set for World Nineball Clash
Moore, the two time Chicago champ, is favored to repeat as champion as McCourt seeks form after a string of losses. McCourt must abandon safety play and rely on power to challenge Moore while Horace B. Lean awaits the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
McCourt
George
Chicago
William Huey
DeOro
Huey
New York
Heal
Charlie
Ellis
MecCourt
Horace B
Jess) Lean
Scott Holds Out as Scott Returns Unsigned 1917 Contract
Everett Scott, famed Boston shortstop, returned his 1917 contract unsigned amid reports of a reduced salary offer. George Foster, a star pitcher, told President Frazee he will stay in baseball after earlier plans to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Everett Scott
George Foster
Harry Frazee
Austin Fans Hopeful About Senators Return
Will L. Vining former secretary of the Austin Chamber of Commerce plans to have Austin buy the Galveston baseball franchise. He reports strong local enthusiasm and indications that the Senators could return to league baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Will L. Vining
Austin Chamber of Commerce
Galveston
Senators
Sweet and Powell Capture Rifle Honors at Range
G W Sweet and Sergeant Powell tied for top honors in a Sunday rifle shoot at 300 yards with 90s, Lipscomb took third with 88, Grierson placed fourth, and a group tied for fifth. The Lone Star Rifle Club did not post scores. Next Sunday another large meet is planned as ranges stay busy.
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G. W. Sweet
Sergeant Powell
Municipal Range
E. P. Lipscomb
B. H. Grierson
Marfa
C. D. Birkhead
H. H. Fink
H. M. Mathews
Gilbert Morris
C. F. Newberry
M. Friedrick
A. W. Allen
J. Barloco
F. P. Davis
H. Green
O. Foster
Frank Kalies
Lone Star Rifle Club
Birdhead
Mitchell
Golf Fast Making Inroads on Baseball
Indianapolis January 29. Jack Hendricks manager of the Indianapolis club says golf is drawing bankers lawyers and other professionals away from baseball causing attendance declines. He argues parks are too large for true fans who want a close view and suggests smaller parks to fill capacities. He cites the 25 cent seats being too distant from the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Hendricks
American Association
Hendricks
Dave Fultz Warns of Baseball Strike If Demands Not Met
New York January 29 Dave Fultz proxy for the Baseball Players Fraternity says the nation-wide strike will begin if club magnates do not grant the players requests by February 20. He cites February 20 as the first big league training camp start date for many clubs and notes Cubs president Weeghman has summoned players to Chicago for a Pasadena training camp.
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Slim Sallee
Giants
Sallee
Fultz
Sunny South
New York
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Dave Fultz
Players’ Organization
Davie
Weeghman
Cubs
Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Johnson Narrowly Escapes Drowning on Ice Break
Walter Johnson, Washington baseball pitcher, narrowly escaped death while hunting near Coffeyville Kansas. Crossing a river on ice the ice broke and his heavy clothes prevented resurfacing until a companion reached him. He was saved and unharmed by the timely aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
Kan
Walter Johnson
Washington American League Club
Johnson
Rays Schalk Believes White Sox Will Win Pennant
Chicago Jan 29 Ray Schalk catcher of the Chicago Americans confident for 1917 season. He calls this year the Sox year and says if they do not win the pennant he will miss his guess. Schalk, a Baseball Players Fraternity member, signed a higher salary contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ray Schalk
Schalk
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
Austin golfers plan for mid winter Houston tournament
A dozen or more Austin golfers, including R. B. Slaughter, Jim Slaughter, Garrett, F. T. Connerly, Alex Siman, Del Walker, Malcolm Reed, Dave Reed, D. K. Woodward, Ed Robinson, B. W. Randolph, Edgar Curry, J. A. Jackson Jr., and Ted Knies, plan to attend the Houston Country Club tournament February 21 to 24. R. A. Connerly, former state champion, is also likely to go.
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Austin
Tex
Houston
Houston Country Club
Slaughter
Jim Slaughter
Garrett
F. T. Connerly
Alex Siman
del Walker
Malcolm Reed
Dave Reed
D. K. Woodward
Ed Robinson
B. W. Randolph
Edgar Curry
J. A. Jackson Jr
Lewis Declines Boston Contract After 2-Year Offer
Duffy Lewis, Boston Americans outfielder, said he unsigned the club’s offer on January 29 in San Francisco. He cited the same figures as the expired two year deal and insisted he deserved a raise. He denied any influence from the Baseball Fraternity in his action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Duffy Lewis
Boston American Baseball
Boston
Lewis
Willard Targeted by Short Fight Fan Darcey in Talk
Lester Darcey urges a hypothetical clash with Jess Willard arguing a smaller, faster fighter can beat the giant. He cites reach and footwork as key advantages and predicts Willard would wilt under continual midsection blows in a long bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lester Darcey
Jess Willard
Les
Darcey
Willard
Jimmy Clabby
Clabby
Three dog teams at half-way mark in Winnipeg to St Paul race
Fargo dispatch reports eight dog teams start at 5 a m to the 522 mile Winnipeg to St Paul race. Leaders aimed to reach St Paul before Saturday, the first day of the second stage, after exiting night controls.
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Hurther Hanson
Selkirk
Man
Gunnar Thomason
Hecla
Big Island
Mike Kelly
Harwood
Here
Sabina
Minn
Winnipeg
Gabriel Campbell
la Pas
Joe Metcalf
Bill Grayson
Albert Campbell
Grandin
Fred Hartman
Hillsboro
Fargo
N. D
Deal to trade pitcher Stroud cancelled by Louisville
Louisville owner O H Wathen announced that Ralph Stroud remains with the Louisville team and a Pacific Coast trade is off. The club also holds contracts for five regulars Wilbur Roach Joseph McCarthy George Whiteman Adolphe Luque and Emilio Palmero. Athens Ga has been chosen as the Colonels spring training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvill R. Ky
Ralph Stroud
Louisville American Association
San Francisco
Stroud
Louisville
New York Nationals
O. H. Wathen
Mr. Wathen
Wilbur Roach
Joseph McCarthy
George Whiteman
Adolphe Luque
Emilio Palmero
Athens
The
Colonels
Stock Returns Unsigned Contract In Philadelphia Player Grievances
Milton Stock of the Philadelphia National League infielder returned a contract here on Sunday and said he would not sign until the grievances raised by the Players' Fraternity are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock
Mobile
Ala
Milton Stock
Philadelphia
St Mark's to Meet Virginia Artillery In Return Game
St Mark's Sunday school basketball hosts the Virginia Artillery quintet Tuesday night on its court. The clash titled to tip at 8 15 p m promises a fast paced action packed contest between local and visiting teams.
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St. Mark's
Virginia
Virginia Artillery
St. Mark's Court
Milburn Golf Club Planned as Seventh Kansas City Course
Plans for the Milburn Golf Club to join Kansas City's nine existing courses were announced as the organization nears completion. Construction of the first nine holes of the proposed eighteen is expected to begin soon. The club will be located across the state line in Kansas alongside six other area clubs.
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Kansas City
Milburn
State Line
Kansas
Swope Park
Mission Hills
Hillcrest
Blue Hills
Country Club
Shawnee Heights
Oakwood
Willis and Gillia Debate Foreign Cars
A lively exchange mocks press hype about Spanish hidalgos and long voyages while ridiculing exaggerated tales of foreign automobiles. The quip contrasts sensational stories with practical skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Gillia
Cuero Plans Oak Tree Preservation Effort
Cuero Texas January 29 To preserve the handsome live oaks Cuero is famous for Secretary F N Dillard of the Commercial Club has hired an Austin state department entomologist to inspect trees showing decay Professor Earnest Scholl will visit Cuero to lecture school children and the Parent Teachers Association on educational lines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
F. N. Dillard
Commercial Club
State Department
Austin
Earnest Scholl
Parentteachers’ Association
Westinghouse to Build New Plant Near Philadelphia
E M Herr president of Westinghouse Electric announced a new plant at Essington near Philadelphia costing 5 000 000 to 7 000 000 dollars with work to begin soon seen as a major expansion for the company based in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
E. M. Herr
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Essington
Philadelphia
Only Eighty Per Cent Bagley Joke in Theater Tale
Otis Skinner recalls Joseph Jefferson saying he never met anyone who showed undue familiarity except Bagley a theater property man. After being discharged Bagley attended a Baltimore engagement and amid Rip Van Winkle’s scene he shouted Only eighty per cent, Joe, old boy, only eighty per cent exposing his restraint and drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Skinner
Joseph Jefferson
Bagley
Jefferson
Baltimore
Rip van Winkle
Gretchen
Rip
Joe
Everybody's Magazine
Philippine silver pesos sale bill advances in Manila
A bill in the Legislature authorizes selling 18 million dollars in silver pesos held in Corregidor vaults, promising a profit of 1.25 million dollars and gold backing for the island's silver certificates. The measure, likely to pass, would then go to President Wilson for approval.
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Manila
Corregidor
Wilson
An Incautious Burglary Revealed by Painted House Scene
A man proud of his recent house painting wakes at midnight and spots a burglar climbing a ladder to the second floor. The homeowner shouts a warning about the paint as the intruder attempts entry.
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