Des Moines Goats Aiming For Openers In Central Circuit
Des Moines Goats begin Spring training with five Central Association clubs shaping drills for a three week prep. Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Muscatine and Burlington squads prepare, with many new faces and key pitchers like Tut tle Drohan Blenner and Rojas eyed for mound strength as rosters form ahead of the season opener in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Muscatine
Burlington
Bosle
Keokuk
Lea
Hay
Mason City
Justice
Belden Hill
Jimmy Hamilton
C. A
Manush
Clnton
Clinton
Tom Hayden
Andrews
Ia Corrain
Paslidy" Siglia
Jimmy McAuley
Tom Blodgett
Jennan
Ashland
Nee
Brennan
Tuttle
Drohan
Blenner
Rojas
Jars
Galesburg
Jeff Clark
Inger
Berry
Ripke
Lindner
Tex Sheldon
Joe Wints
Ellis
Jack Hill
Eddie Aiperman
Hit
Kraft
Des Moines
Sioux City
Isheil
Nes Moines
Ohlin Reports To Clinton Manager
George Ohlin, signed to play for Clinton, arrived at head quarters after traveling from Burlington. He has trained with Dan O’Leary’s Davenport Colts and is nearing condition, having previously played for Bloomington Danville and MoIl ine in the Three-I league. He prefers the Clinton contract over other offers and will join the Pilots soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
George Ohlin
Menush
Burlington
Dan O'Leary
Davenport
Oblin
Keystone
Bloomington
Danville
Moline
Manush
The
Rocks
Ohlin
Federals Open Season Today In Major League Patch
The Federal league kicks off today while major league opens are set for next week. Decatur hosts early action with Metube, a pitcher from the Palington and St Louis outfits, likely to suit up. The schedule includes American and National League games across cities, with promising rookies and trades shaping the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
gstAllows
iKansas
Butale
Brooklyn
Amerimc
Decatur
Tenn
Metube
Parelington Clib
Baseball Schedules and Matchups Across Leagues
American League games feature Chicago at St. Louis Detroit host Cleveland while New York faces Washington Hastan meets Philadelphia in a packed slate. National League pairs Philadelphia with Boston Brooklyn hosts New York and St. Louis visits Chicago in varied matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
New York
Washington
Hastan
Philadelphia
National
Philadelpha
Bosra
Brooklyn
New Yorks
Expert Advice on Firearms and Hunting Techniques
A compilation of reader questions answered by Alfred Bre, covering sight usage in revolver shooting, suitable rifles for small game, shotgun gauges for ducks and rabbits, and holding ahead of moving game. Answers discuss calibers such as .22 long rifle, .25 caliber, .30-30, bird shot No. 9, and shotgun barrel lengths, with notes on law and seasonal restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghinagh
Mont Dam
Schenectady
Aus
Blcknell
Ind
Thiensville
Wis
United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Sporting Gossip on Tearney and Baseball Moves
The Sporting News mockingly criticizes Al Tearney for league actions. Paddy Siglin expresses gratitude for how he was treated and favors a return if money is right. Tom Blodgett aims for a Western league position. Me sale of McAuley and Wagner to Youngstown draws notes on careers and prospects. Frank Berry marries Miss Klelen Butcher quietly in Waterloo. Fairfax from Waren seeks a try-out with the Indian squad this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearney
Sporting News
al. Tearney
Chicago
Andrews
Paddy Siglin
Siglin
Tom Blodgett
Omaha
Rourke
The
McAuley W
Wagner
Youngstown
McAuley
Hot Springs
Bill Wagner
Clarke
Frank Berry
Waterloo Jays
Jayville
Klelen Butcher
Cuddise
Pareonneu
Barry
Waterloo
Pranks
Ottumwa Conberth
Fairfax
Waren
Frank Boyle
Warsaw
Hamilton
Toval Fins
Eds
Keokuk Gate City Player Seeks Short or Third Job
A sports item notes Ilton and others backing a player as he aims for a job at short or third base in Keokuk Gate City. The report highlights support from teammates and local interest in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilton
Keokuk Gate Oity
Lee Magee's Players Revolt Hits Brooklyn Team
Jim Delehanty arrived with the Brooklyn Federals and denounced manager Lee Magee. Artie Hofman quit the club for Akron and may not return, with several others considering similar moves as tensions rise before Tong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Federal League
Jim Delehanty
Brooklyn Federals
Lee Magee
Delehanty
Magee
Artie Hofman
Hofman
Akron
Brooklyn
Tong
Sumner Manager Seeks Players for Independent Club
B. Bethel will manage Sumner independent club this season and attends Waterloo Des Moines game to scout Manager Andrews' talent. He aims to recruit several players, possibly from Waterloo payroll cuts. Sumner, a strong independent town, drew over 23,000 last season and faces rivalries with Tripoli West Union and others, plus exhibitions with Des Moines Western league club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bethel
Sumner
Waterloo Des Moines
Andrews
T Alent
Bethel
Waterloo
Bill Wagner
Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Tripoli
West Union
New Hampton
Strawberry Point
Chicago Union Giants
Hebel
Des Moines
Jobbers League Meets Monday to Elect Officers
The Jobbers baseball league officers and directors will meet at the Courier and Reporter editorial rooms Monday evening to elect officers, discuss membership, and set a schedule for twenty games per team from May to mid August. Managers of interested city teams should attend as bids will be considered. Opening day excitement grows as training continues and stunts are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobberg Baseball League
Courier and Reporter
Three-I League Exhibition Game If Booked
A letter to Moline club manager George Hughes requests the team to play here on Thursday or Friday of next week for a possible frat exhibition. Muscatine hosts the second-string squad the following Sunday, while the first team stays here to face Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
George Manush
Clinton Baseball Club
Central Association
Frank Johnson
Geneseo
Manush
Johnny Warner
Davenport
Big Bill Jacobsen
Detroit
Sawe
Wanner
Tolinson
C. ‘¥. Reusche
Galesburg
Jim Johan
L. A
Muscatine
Apri
Dubuaque
George Hughes
Moline Club
Willard Age Dispute Tied to Marriage Records
Cleveland reports a Leader claim that Jess Willard’s age is mislisted as 25 in fight records. Birth on December 29, 1831 in Pottawatomie County Kansas is noted and his 1907 marriage to Hattie Evans in Leavenworth Kansas recorded him as 26, a figure later adjusted by boxing history to justify his rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jeas Willard
Johnson
Kangan
Jess
Willard
Pottawatomie County
Kansas
Hattie Evans
Leavenworth
Kan
T. L. Johnson
Tess
Indian recruits arrive in city for baseball roles
Two Indian recruits have arrived in the city. Russell Eggleston steps in behind the plate with Warry Day, a left handed pitcher from Huntington, Ind. Boyle trusts Eggleston to handle most of the receiving duties while keeping a substitute ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweekuk
Aprik
Fate
Russell Eggleston
Warry Day
Day
Huntington
Ind
Boyle
Eggleston
Altho Boyle
Flanagan to Return to Muscatine Muskie lineup
Muscatine April 10 Mike Flanagan the husky singer who trialed with the Giants this spring has reversed his decision from last season. He says he is now willing to come back to his old mates though the Muskies have not given a definite response on reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mike Flanagan
Giants
Mike
Muskie
Flanagan
Carberry Named Coach for St Thomas College Football
Iowa City April 10 Joseph Carberry senior at Iowa University from Panora Iowa elected coach of St Thomas college football team at St Paul. He will assume post after graduation in June. Carberry has been a star end at the Hawkeye Institution for three years and won wide praise from metropolitan critics. Chicago sport writers placed him on all western and all conference elevens and even honorable mention on all-American teams since he joined Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Joseph Carberry
Iowa University
Panora
St. Thomas
St. Paul
Carberry
Hawkeye
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A
Pannemile
Samdiy
Taiseball Park
Andrewa
Des Moines Goafs
Des Moines Lounr
Red Cedar Park
Smider
Lee Tannuebill
White Sox
Gregory
Ottumwa
Bot Lo
Cub
Des Moines Register
Yannigans
Des Moines Yannigans
Highland Park Collegians
George Varnell
Varnell
Yarnell
Yannigan
Roper
Sap Benjamin
Tom Fairweather
Lee Taunelli
Arpet
Alfred Bre
Players Revolt
Jobbers League
Managh Lands
Acker
Courier
Reporter
Mus
Catine Club
Gray & Davis
Tims
Sazon
Johnny Evers
Evers
Hereshire
Oldsmith
Goldsmith
Goldsmiths Sons
Mfra
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!