Joy-Out of Life Border Regiments and Companies
Two systems during the first week in January will determine border duties by regiments and by companies. The plan divides responsibilities between regiment bases and company arrangements.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
Two systems during the first week in January will determine border duties by regiments and by companies. The plan divides responsibilities between regiment bases and company arrangements.
Davenport headlines a pitched plan by J.T. Hayes to form two state leagues Iowa and Illinois with 42 home and 42 road games, then an interstate 48 game series starting August 1. The idea aims to revive minor league interest, create interstate pennants, and require a joint Feb meeting among Three-I and Central associations to discuss classification and territorial rights.
The Davenport sage discusses the uncertain stance of both sides on a league change that could awaken interest at the national level. Backers must prepare detailed arguments, acknowledging the need for timely coordination between leagues.
Waterloo YMCA edged Osage 23 to 18 in a home game last night. McDonald led Waterloo with five field baskets and one foul shot, while E. Swanson led Osage with four field goals and four free throws as Osage built an early lead before Waterloo narrowed and won.
Before the 1917 season, negotiations for the Dodgers Pirates and Cardinals have advanced beyond public knowledge. Multiple interests, including James Gaffney and associates, are ready to act if Ebbets agrees, with others awaiting developments amid player strike threats and Baltimore Federals tensions. Wathen of Louisville may purchase the St Louis club from Mrs Helen Hathaway Britton, who has refused offers. The seven NL club presidents urge a more liberal policy toward rebuilds for mutual benefit.
A detailed look at Hans Wagner’s career with the Pirates from 1897 to 1916 notes his 2,722 games, 3,369 hits, .330 career average, 717 stolen bases, and 1 home run in 1916, with a possible shift to first base or a tryout at other positions for the next season.
Brownsville Texas December 29 Nearly two months of inactivity in the Iowa sports field on the border will end next week with the inauguration of a new football schedule. Four army features and boxing join Hawkeye athletics. The return of the First Regiment and Company A engineers will reduce the Iowa Brigade field by about 1000 men.
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