Three-I League Conundrum Interview With Rowen of Peoria
Peoria sports column outlines Three-I League turmoil as Waterloo and Dubuque face ousting for Decatur and Quincy. President Rowan supports clean moves for league reorganization while directors debate meeting in Chicago. Local chatter centers on finding infielders to improve the Dis tilers for the 1911 season.
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Rowan
Waterloo
Dubuque
Decatur
Quincey
Ani
Ike
Quincy
Boyle
Rowland
South End
Chicago
Bloomington
Springfield
Danville
Peoria
Tearney
Davenport
Illinois
The Trotting Hall of Fame Experts Debate Top Trotters
The Christmas Horse Review prints a seven-essay symposium on the ten greatest trotters, judged by seven experts: Deveraux, Flowe, Leon, Madden, Markey, McCoy, and White. Uhlan dominates, with six jurors naming him first. Maud S. earns a place as the lone old-timer in the final list. The panel ranks public performances as sole merit, noting several past greats fall short of the hall, while recent stars like Uhlan and The Harvester top the standings.
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F. Il. Hervey
Chicago
Record- Herald
Horse Review
Harry K. Deveraux
Cleveland
Ohio
Murray Flowe
Andrew G. Leonand
Uhlin
the Harvester
Low Dillon
Mamburg Belle
Crescens
Nancy Hanks
Alix
Sweet Marie
Maude
Joan
Uhlan
Mr. White
Harvester
John B. Madden
Messrs Devereux
McCoy
Mr. Devere
Maud S
Maroth
Azate
Colorado E
Directum
Sadie Mac
Justice Brooke
Hall of Fame
Major del- Tar
Troy Dillon
Unlan
Waterloo on the toboggan in the Three-I league
The Necator Herald reports the Three-I league near final shape for 1911. Waterloo stands in as stable, Decatur fights for franchise, and Dubuque threatens court action while Waterloo seems certain to be considered. A January Three-I meeting looms.
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Necator Herald
Waterloo
Decatur
Dubuque
Dubuquers
Water- Inn
Baseball Rules Debated For Bigger Ball And Bats
The discussion urges larger baseball dimensions to boost batting. Proposals include bigger ball, thicker bat, and allowing a bench batter to run bases for a pitcher. Arguments cite impact on pitchers and rising base hits favored by fans. Also notes on team values, star trades, and a controversial scoring proposal by Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Teheau
Linean
Ban Johnson
Base Ball Ability Led To High Place For Keokuk Senator
Des Moines reports Ed ward McManus of Keokuk, a quarryman, rose in politics and business thanks to base ball skill. A Burlington rail chief engineer noted his talent during quarry days, prompting McManus to form Ballinger quarry, yielding over a third of a million cubic yards of stone and substantial wealth. Mrs P J Martin and daughters travel to Chicago for a holiday week, staying at the Great Northern.
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Des Moines
Edward McManus
Keokuk
Senate
McManus
Tie
Burlington
Ballinger
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Senator McManus
P. J. Martin
Blanche
Gladys
Dorothy
Chicago
Great Northern Hotel
Prisoners Freed for Christmas in City Jail
Fifteen prisoners in the city jail were released on Christmas morning for a day of freedom. Three were recaptured before nightfall after likely drinking. Five additional inmates received turkey dinners at the city hall basement, sharing a stark, reflective Christmas mood amid memories of better days.
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Burs
St John’s Day Observance by Waterloo Lodge 105
Grand Master Frederick W. Craig will attend as Waterloo lodge 105 holds St John’s Day on December 30. A 2 pm lodge opening with work on the Master’s degree, banquet at 7 pm for members and a guest, a program at 8:30, and dancing at 9:30 in the lodge and ball rooms with continued program for non dancers.
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Waterloo Lodge
A.B
A. M
St. John's
Frederick W. Craig
Iowa
Pythian Temple
Home made laxative cough syrup promotes relief
A brochure-style pitch advises making a laxative cough syrup at home using Essence Mentholaxene and granulated sugar. It claims rapid relief of chronic coughs and colds, a curative action within one to two weeks, and potential savings of $3 to $4 per pint, suitable for old and young.
Beat Cough Medicine for Children
The season for coughs and colds is at hand and care is needed to protect children. A quick cure reduces diphtheria or scarlet fever risk. Meritol Cough Remedy is trusted by many mothers and praised by Mrs J D Mullaney of Decorah Iowa. It contains no opium and can be given to children as to adults. For sale by Henderson Drug Co. a member of American Drug & Press Association.
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J. D. Mullaney
Decorah
Henderson Drug Co
American Drug & Press Association
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General Sporting News
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Histiller
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Black Hawk National Bank
DE. F. C. Liffrin Osteopathic
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