Palzer’s New Year showdown under cloud of doubt
In Los Angeles varied views swirl over Al Palzer’s condition ahead of his world title bout with Luther McCarty on New Year’s Day. Palzer’s backers, led by manager Tent O’Rourke, defend his readiness and credit Bob Armstrong with sharpening his boxing technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
al Palzer
Iowa
Luther McCarty
Palzer
Jowan
Mecarty Palzer
Tent O'Rourke
Armstrong
Bob Armstrong
Manu Yader
O'Rourke
Mion
Jeffries
van Court
Clinton urged to pursue Central Association franchise
Clinton leaders rally to back a Keokuk franchise bid in the Central Association. Belden Hill of Cedar Rapids endorses Clinton pursuit, arguing a first class manager could attract a guarantee fund and local support to run a Clinton club centered in the league’s compact circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Martin Purcell
Belden Hill
Cedar Rapids
Central Baseball
Cedar Rap
Pa” Hill
Associaton
Keokuk
Burlington
Kewanee
Walterley
Brunswick Owls Edge Manahi Led Brunswick League Standings
Brunswick team shows in running with the Owls and Bru part of a tight league race. Kezar tops Brunswick scoring 277 with high average while Manahi carries Manahi and C. Manahi contribute, and total team score reads 890 in a closely contested evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brun
Owls
Bru Aim
Manali
FE. Manahi
Kezar
Brunswick
Searss Ge Rare
Melwein
Manahi
Battling Nelson Keeps Busy On Eighteenth Ring Campaign
Philadelphia observes Battling Nelson, the Durable Dane, mapping an arduous 18th year in boxing. He fights four bouts in five weeks, travels 3,000 miles by rail, and heads from Harmond Indiana to Leach Cross, Teddy Maloney, Jim Boosterner, and Red Robinson in rapid succession. Nelson insists on action every week as critics hail his durability and unique place in prizefighting history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Nelson
Harmmond
Ind
Art Stewart
Stewart
Leach Cross
Cross
Bat Masterson
Damon Runyon
Teddy Maloney
Ad Wolgast
Columbus
Yankee Swartz
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Frankie Russell
Red" Robinson
Johnstown
Hegewisch
Engravers Sweep Iowa Dairy In City League Match
The Engravers defeated Iowa Dairy three straight games to move into second place in the City league at Jack Roan alleys. West of the Engravers had the high game with 210, Forham led with a 190 total and high average, while Jackman of Iowa Dairy posted a 108 high score and 167 1 8 high average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engravers
Iowa Dairy
Jackroan
West
Forham
Jackman
Art Queisser Leads Danville Manager Contest
Davenport Times reports a Danville baseball club poll to name a new manager. Art Queisser, ex Waterloo and Keokuk figure, leads with strong early votes. Dave Rowan and Connie Walsh also run, while Charney Babb Monte Cross and Janie Wanner fall behind. Frank Keenan and Graham join the fray as contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavenport Times
Danville
Dave Rowan
Distillers
Art Queisser
Waterloo, R
Keokuk
Central Association
Grand-Pap Keenan
Bloomers
Dansville
Charney Babb
Monte Cross
Jannie Wanner
Connie Walsh
Graham
Queigser
Rowan
Walsh
Koonan
Keewanee Pennington to Stay as Keokuk Seeks Manager
Keewanee baseball fans read Chicago papers claiming Keokuk would secure George Pennington as manager if funding allowed. Pennington is under contract to Keene next season, making a move unlikely. Keokuk would trade Pat Hilly for him, but Kewanee shows little prospect of selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Chicago
Keokuk
BK Rengkuk
George Pennington
Kewaneeo
Central Association
Pennington
Kewanre
Keokuk Club
Jis
Pat Hilly
Kewanee Weld
Keokuk Eolub
Indiana
Big Leaguers To Change Camps In Spring Training
Major league clubs shift spring training sites and lengths as owners react to last season's results. McGraw orders young players to Marlin Springs, Texas, Feb. 15, giving New York a head start. Camps will move coast to coast with Bermuda and Paso Robles among noted sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John McGraw
New York Nationals
Marlin Springs
Tex
McGraw
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Brookon
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Bermuda
New York Americans
Frank Chance
Paso Robles
Cal
Chicago Americans
Bill Dahlen
Brooklyn
Hot Springs
Ebbets
Ark
Fittsburgh
Pirates
Phillies
Southern Pines
N. C
Texas
Giants
Athletics
San Antonio
Marlin
Mobile
Pensacola
Fla
Columbus
250 Join the Christmas Clubs at Commercial National Bank
Commercial National Bank saw 250 members enroll in the Christmas club program to save for gifts next Christmas. The plan offers three classes with initial deposits of 1, 2, or 5 cents and weekly increases, allowing varied start and end amounts. The bank pays 4 percent interest and mails principal plus interest two weeks before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Rock Island Awards Cash Prizes to Track Workers
Des Moines reports twenty seven Rock Island railroad track employees share cash prizes for top year long improvements. Roadmasters win 100 dollars and section foremen 50 each. Total prize fund reaches 1600 dollars with T H O'Brien leading Iowa division. Foremen named include L A Figgle Downey F Erixon De Soto and D O Leary Anita. Two annual inspections determine winners under general managers supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island
T. H. O'Brien
Iowa
O'Brien
Atlantic
L. A. Figgle
Downey
F. Erixon
de Soto
D. O. Leary
Anita
Laborer fatally injured in Christmas yard fracas
Charles Callahan a cement contract worker in the Rock Island railroad yards at West Liberty Indiana was fatally injured in a Christmas day fight following a drunken celebration. James Fagan fled when lawmen approached and is jailed as the assailant after a swift attack that battered Callahan and caused fatal internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Charles Callahan
Rock Island
James Fagan
Fagan
Callahan
Philadelphia
One Man Trapped Five Hundred Muskrats in Past Month
Trappers in Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota report a bumper muskrat harvest as high water receded. Prices have jumped from 25 to 40 50 cents for skins, drawing fishermen clamors and farmers into the chase. Other furs like mink skunk fox and badger are also being trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Mississippi
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Mississippi
M. Delphi
Harper's Ferry
Marten
No More Constipation Olive Tablets Promote Quick Relief
Dr. Edwards offers Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The sugar coated tablets are easy to take, harmless, and marketed by The Olive Tablet Co in Columbus Ohio. One or two tablets at bedtime are claimed to produce a movement and freshen breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
The
Olive Tablet Co
Columbus
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
JoWa
Jim Corbett
Jim Flynn
Palger
Jeff
Reno
Jef
Paltzer
Rourke
Sharker
Palmer
Diesel
Association
Vess
Brunswick League
BAT Jay Birds
I. M
Brunse Oan
City League
Macks Tee Eee
Invincibles
Towa Dairy i . A
Keokuck Club
Waterloo
Washington
Charlottesville
Collier's
Roosevelt
Bryan
Wilson
la Follette
Seymour
Ethel Kirk
Billy Fogarty
Marsival
Variety
Melvin Trio
Harry Brown & CO
Hamilton
Kodaks
Petmants and Postals
Parker Fountain Pens
Onur
Hamilton’s Camera Shop
Wilbert Shallenberger
Oakwood Bird
Motel Ets
A. J. Busby
Mgr
Mrs Wiggs
Lovey Mary
Billy
Clifford
Frederick McKay
America
Blanch Ring
Robert H. Davis
Fourth St. Entrance
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Cal J. Miller
Mabel Ettinger
West Fourth Street
Klinefelter & Sons
Pari Avenue
Hornea
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!