Crooked Ball Allegations Stir Prairie du Chien Baseball
Radbourne faces crowd claims of throwing a crooked ball in a Prairie du Chien game. Umpire validates ball as normal while spectators demand a new ball. Hal Hawkins arrives on horseback with a homemade bat, challenging Radbourne as the crowd recalls Hal’s famed home runs.
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Hal
Radbourne
The
du Chiens
Kad
Prairies
Rai
Hal Hawkins
Phil Sheridan
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Hawkins
Sullivan
Sulli
van Straightway
Charley
Rad
Silas
Prairie du Chien
Quail Outlook Highlighted by Barmeirer
Barmeirer discusses the state wardenship race noting many applicants are old soldiers using the soldiers preference law. He says the role demands physical stamina and active field duties and endorses Dan L. Tubb of Burlington if the governor names an old soldier.
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Association
Dan L. Tubb
Burlington
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Advertises Quick Relief
Advertising copy touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a valuable medicine for throat and lung troubles. It promises quick relief from painful breathing and a dangerous sounding cough indicating congested lungs, with sales through all dealers.
SAILING OF CHAMPS NOT ALWAYS FAIR
The article recalls how top athletes’ fortunes rise from humble starts. It details Frank Gotch’s rise from a rural line worker to a multimillionaire athlete, with comparisons to Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries and Battling Nelson and notes Gotch’s 1910 income outlook.
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Frank Gotch
America
Mahmout
Burns
Gotch
Iowa
United States
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
James J. Corbett
Carson City
Fitzsimmons
Johnson
Chicago
Springfield
Ill
J. Johnson
Galveston
Tex
James J. Jeffries
Nelson
Hammond
Ad Wolgast
Sullivan Remains Offbeat Star of Michigan Baseball
Ex-outfielder Johnny Sullivan known as Sully leads Michigan as captain for two years and stars in the club’s siren acts. His erratic baserunning and flashes of brilliance drew coaches’ ire, yet his speed and glove promise professional potential akin to Ty Cobb.
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Johnny Sullivan
TY Cobb
Michigan
Tyrus Cobb
Sullivan
University of Tennessee
Baseball Hall of Fame
Pat
Cobb
Sully
McAllister
Wolverine
Sally
Brandon
Mac
Georgia Peach
Bloomers Sign Promising Outfielder Cecil Carey
Bloomington reports manager Joseph Keenan has signed Cecil Carey of Hamilton Ontario a strong hitting outfielder in thirty games last season he batted .385 and showed speed in bases and defense Carey turned down Toronto to join Bloomington and Eastern league discussions followed.
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Bloomington
Joseph Keenan
Bloomers
Cecil Carey
Hamilton
Ont
Brush
Toronto
Jeffries Downgraded Tour Plans Spark Dispute
Colorado Springs report says James J. Jeffries and agent Sam Berger clashed over tour routing. Jeffries wished to quit January 30 but learned dates extend to February 14, moving him farther from Los Angeles as concerns for his wife’s health weigh on him.
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Colorado Spring
Col
James J. Jeffries
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Jeff
Los Angeles
Bob Coleman Earns Tryout With Springfield Three-I Club
East St. Louis youth Bob Coleman gains a spring tryout behind the bat with the Springfield Three-I league club, signaling a promising baseball future.
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Bob” Coleman
Booster Day Plan for Three-I League Visitation
Plans for Three-I league booster days to benefit Royle’s Blisters. Each visiting club would receive a booster day during the season, spread across the schedule without clashing with Waterloo’s Sundays and holidays. The idea aims to add hundreds to the program’s finances.
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Rock Island Union
Royle
Beg Pardon
Waterloo
Gotch Eyes April Match With Zybszko In Chicago
Denver wrestling figure Frank Gotch plans a world title bout with Zybszco in Chicago this April. He expects the bout articles to be signed within two weeks and notes his knee is improving with no further trouble. Gotch aims to finish the season with the Jeffries group.
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Denver
Colo
Frank Gotch
Zybszco
Chicago
Gotch
Jeffries
Notice Invites Bids for County Physician Roles in Dubuque
County bids for district physicians will be opened February 1, 1910 at 2 p.m. in the county auditor’s office. Each District 1 bid requires a $500 certified check. Districts 2 3 4 and 5 require $50 each. Districts listed by township. bonds set at varied amounts. copies of contract on file for viewing. board may reject any bids. Dubuque Iowa January 5 1910.
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Dubuque
Julien
Mosalem
Table Mound
Jefferson
Pear
Center Townships
Concord
Liberty New Wine
Iowa
Cascade
Dodge
Taylor
Whitewater
Vernon
Praire Creek
Washington Townships
Sonio Duis
Entibanoimanel
Saas
Board of Supervisors
Theo. Scharle
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Freman
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Star Tailoring CO H. Wilberding
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