Roush Tops 1917 NL Batting Race in Record Year
The 1917 NL season saw 244 players in official averages with 170 meeting the 15 game minimum. Edd Roush of Cincinnati led the batting crown with 141 hits and 27 walks, while George Burns topped runs with 103 and base steals with 46. The New York champions led in runs and steals, Cincinnati in triples, and Chicago in sacrifice hits.
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New York
Stara
Roush
Hornsby
Edd J- Roush
Oakland City
Ind
Evansville
Chicago Americans
Lincoln
Neb
Indianapolis Federal
Newark Federals
Cincinnati
Mathewson
Herzog
George Burns
Max Carey
Kauff
Charles Deal
Kauf
Grob
Horoshy
Cravath
Robertson
Niage
New Yorks
Philadelphia
Chicago
Camp Grant Edges Camp Custer 14 13 in Chicago Tilt
Camp Grant defeated Camp Custer 14 to 13 at Stagg Field in Chicago before a huge crowd raising over 40000 dollars for cantonment athletic funds. Shiverick and Eddy starred for Grant with costly kicks and three field goal tries by Shiverick narrowly missed. Custer’s Langhof and Gardiner scored the final points as Jarine blocked a punt for Grant’s clinching play.
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Chicago
Camp Grant
Camp Custer
Staggfield
Stagg Field
Guster
Costello
Langhof
Wisconsin
Gardiner
Carlisle Indians
Custer
Jarine
Shiverick
Cornell
Eddy
Princeton
Georgetown
Hauser Iowa Star Picked for All Star Eleven
George Hauser of Minnesota earns tackle on Eckersoll’s all conference team as the lone Minnesota player on the first unit. The Chicago Tribune critic lauds Hauser as one of the west’s greatest tackles. Other first team selections come from Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern and Chicago with end and guard picks and a Wisconsin quarterback.
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George Hauser
Cedar Falls
University of Minnesota
Walter Eckersoll
Chicago Tribune
Hauser
Minnesota
Eckels
Minnesota Star
Eckersoll
Iowa University
Higgins
Chicago
van Dyne
Ohio State
Simpson
Wisconsin
Harley
Ellingwood
Northwestern
Koehler
Hawkeyes Turn to Basketball With Injuries
Iowa prepares for a tough basketball schedule after football's end. Coach Maury Kent faces a depleted squad as captain Kenneth von Lackum, sidelined by a broken foot, is expected to miss action until after New Year’s.
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Jews City
Ames
Iowa
Armory
Maury Kent
Kenneth von Lackum
South Dakota Coyotes
Charlie White Dies Noted Boxing Referee in New York
Charley White, a premier boxing referee, died Saturday night at his home after a short illness. He officiated many major bouts including the Willard Moran championship at Madison Square Garden in 1916. White, active with the Democratic state committee, also judged many films in New York.
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New York
Charley White
White
Willard-Moran
Madison Square Garden
Charles White
National Sporting Club
London
Democratic State Committee
Mason City and Owa City Lay Claim to Title
Mason City high school claims the 1917 state football title with 527 points across ten games, vastly ahead of Iowa City’s 229 in nine games. Iowa City fans point to eight wins, one tie, and a tough schedule including Grinnell and Dubuque.
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Mason City
Owa City
Iowa City
Sleam
West Waterloo
Marshalltown
Lowa City
Grinnet
Dubuque
Local Notices and Social News from Rockford
Albert Nagel sold six hogs for 442.40. Floyd Dunkelberg and Dorothy Miller wed Wednesday evening. George Paulus and Elsie L tuxset married at Holy Name Church on November 29. J R Stewart of Water visited Dr A N Stewart’s home last week. M Elroy remains very ill. J M Bump ill and cared for at daughter Mrs Harrys Miller’s home.
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Rockford Rockford
Albert Nagel
Floyd Dunkelberg
Dorathy Miller
George Paulus
Elsie l ¥ Tuxset
Holy Name Church
Father Sheehy
J. R. Stewart
A. N. Stewart
M. McElroy
M. Bump
Harrys Miller
Iowa Alumni Defeat Varsity in Postseason Football Charity
In Iowa City the alumni beat the varsity 19 to 0 on the Iowa field Saturday afternoon. Davis, Kerwick, Donnelly, Kirk, Barron, Gunderson and Stoughton stood out as the oldtimers dominated the line and backs. About 1,504 spectators watched a post-season beneficiary for the Red Cross.
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Iowa City
Iowa Field
Davis
Kerwick
Donnelly
Kirk
Barron
Gunderson
Stoughton
Hawkeyes
Jones
Iowans
Red Cross
Allison Aims to Meet Champion Bennie Leonard in Fight
Neal Allison of Waterloo seeks a world lightweight title bout with Bennie Leonard in Chicago. Allison and Leonard’s manager Billy Gibson plan talks to stage a possible match here, but Leonard’s price at least $1,000. If terms are reached, the bout could be the city’s biggest sporting event, drawing fans from the Midwest. Allison plans to return home soon to learn the outcome.
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Neal Allison
Waterloo
Chicago
Bennie Leonard
Allison
Billy Gibson
Leonard
Gibson
Middlewest
Alison
Teanard
Sailor Krirka
Neal
Camp Dodge Edges Camp Funston in Dropkick Thriller
Des Moines witnessed a December 3 football thriller as the Camp Dodge 88th Division edged Camp Funston 11 3 with a 40 yard field goal by Robertson. Officials reviewed the kick but ruled it good after a conference. Crowd estimated at 7000. game reportedly raised about 25040 for the two army camps.
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Omaha
Neb
Robertson
Dartmouth
Brown University
Camp Dodge
Camp Funston
Des Moines
Eckersoll
Tt Is
The Oriental Girls at Waterloo Theatre and Vaudeville at Majestic
The Oriental Girls sponsored by Billy Watson return to Waterloo Theatre on Thursday with three new burlettas The Doll Show At Fort Hookum and At the Fair led by Leo Stevens The Majestic presents The Zig Zag Revue a nine member vaudeville act starring Charles Marsh and Blaine Julyette with Pisano and Bingham Gus Erdman and Luckie and Yost The program opens Torcat's Roosters followed by the Pathe news.
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Billy Watson
Beef Trust Fame
Waterloo
Leo Stevens
Fort Hookum
Waterloo Theatre
Charles Marsh
Blaine Julyette
Majestic Theatre
Pisano
Bingham
Gus Erdman
Luckie
Yost
Torcat
Roosters
Pathe
Very Good Eddie A Show At Waterloo Theatre
The musical comedy Very Good Eddie played at the Waterloo Theatre on Saturday and Sunday with a polished metropolitan cast. Dave Ferguson starred as a hotel clerk delivering humorous lines and lively stage business in a charming light program.
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Eddie
Waterloo Theatre
Metropolitan
Dave Ferguson
Mr Ferguson Seen as Leading Fan-Maker in Waterloo Scene
In Waterloo circles Mr Ferguson is described as a major fan-maker for a company with Allen Kearns, with many acquaintances praising his influence. Barrett Greenwood and Eva QGlivotti introduce several dancing specialties that were well received, and the musical Very Good Eddie is noted for its clever plot twists and tuneful music. A small chorus carries 15 songs, though some readers who missed the show will feel disappointed.
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Ferguson
Waterloo
Allen Kearns
Barrett Greenwood
Eva Qglivotti
Eddie
Death of Mrs Ellen Lor den in Winthrop area
Winthrop mourns Mrs Ellen Lorden an oldtime resident who died at her daughter Mrs Charles Delaney home in Dubuane. Remains were taken to Independence Friday for burial. T Spangler adds a city taxi to his auto business as Winthrop grows. Prof S R Kirkpatrick leaves Winthrop schools for aviation training in Omaha. Velma Beyers from Des Moines to teach English. school gains formal accreditation allowing grads to enter state colleges without exams.
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Winthrop
Ellen Lorden
Charles Delaney
Dubuane
Independence
T. Spangler
Mike Keegan
Tsanc Crow
Dennis Crow
Crow
Clara Barnard
S. R. Kirkpatrick
Winthrop Schools
Omaha
Kirkpatrick
Velma Beyers
Deg Moines
Bremer County News Roundup From Waverly
Bremer county reports strong Y M C A drive results with over subscription expected after Denver meeting led by G O Van Derveer. George O Donnell wins state baby beef contest and will attend Chicago fair with state covering expenses. Horton Red Cross auction nets about 1300 dollars. H G Nichols buys Lass acre farm from Geo Moulds in Douglas township, owner of local opera house for decades. Bremer creameries receive state stamp number 6, first in county, signaling high quality butter production.
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Ames
Chicago
George
Horton Red Cross
H. G. Nichols
Geo. Moulds
Douglas Township
Nichols
Bremer
Bremer County
Thimblebee Indies To Meet At Mrs Mooney Home
The Thimblebee Indies will gather at Mrs. A. Mooney's home on December 6. The Palmer family, formerly of Cedar Fall, has moved into the new house north of the railroad bridge. Louis Mohiing from Camp Dodge spent Thanksgiving with his family. B A Thieking, a Denver veteran mail carrier, is on his two week vacation and his son Leonard is serving the route.
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Denver
Thimblebee
A. Mooney
Palmer
Cedar Fall
Louis Mohiing
Camp Dodge
B A. Thieking
Leonard
Fredericksburg Briefs on Local War Efforts and Absences
Fredericksburg notes report residents sending Red Cross knitted items and letters from soldiers. Harry Upham fractured his wrist after a cellar fall. Harold Elsworth secured a new job at Fredericksburg Lumber Co. Henry Barker replaced him at F. Wituler's. Robert Blake Jr. and Fred Guuska recently enlisted and departed to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
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Fredericksburg
Harry Upham
Harold Elsworth
Fredericksburg Lumber Co
Henr Barker
F. Wituler
Robert Blake, Jr
Fred Guuska
Jeferson Barracks
Finchford Couple Wed at Waterloo and Other Local Notes
Miss Pearl Page of Finchford and Harley Moore of New Hartford wed in Waterloo. They plan to farm near New Hartford. Mrs. George Pashby underwent appendectomy at Waverly hospital. A. George of Colorado Springs visits for a month. Mr. George broke collar bone after a fall from an apple tree. Allen McConnell lost the thumb on his right hand while operating a shredder.
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Finchford
Visit of Clyfe Hayward and local family births and travels
Mt Auburn news notes Clyfe Hayward returning from Dillon Montana for a brief home visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Claude Hayward. A son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur York on Thursday November 29. Ruth Bramhall returns from Edendale Minnesota after visiting her sister Mrs Charles Todd. Kelso Oliver and family of Marble Rock visit parents Mr and Mrs John Oliver. Mrs C H Struve returns from Chicago hospital after appendicitis operation.
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MT. Auburn
Mt Auburn
Clyfe Hayward
Dilton
Mont
Claude Hayward
Arthur York
Ruth Bramhall
Edendale
Minn
Charles Todd
Kelso Oliver
Marble Rock
John Oliver
C. H. Struve
Chicago
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Kani
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Capt. von Lackum
Charlie White
Heaumet
Marshalstown
Vic Gans
Fred Strickler
Champ
Mt. Vernon
Camp Dodgers
Falvalo
Omaha, Neb
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