Potential Two Minute Pace Prospects Highlight Harness News
The piece surveys likely two minute pacers in harness racing, citing Don Densmore and west coast contenders like Pactolus and Don Densmere. It notes top trotters such as Spanish Queen and Soprane, with trainers Bob Smith and Gill Duffe mentioned and a focus on western inroads and rising prospects.
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Prusdelphia
Soprane
Mensmere
Pactolus
Link Densmere
Fist Ones
Don Densmere
Bob Smith
Sweet Marie
Smith
Westrer
Gill Duffe
von Pronte
Durfee
Tle
Silurian
Silike
Don Densmore
Vietory
Branham Baughman
Ariz
Enit
Pactovis
Johnson to Fight Cam May for World Heavyweight Title
Chicago December reports Jack Johnson the champion and San MeVex will meet for the world heavyweight title in Sidney Australia around Easter if promoter Ungh McIntosh approves the agreement reached yesterday Johnson and Tom Andrews of Milwaukee Meda rosh’s American representative signed terms offering Johnson 2000 with four round trip tickets to Australia Johnson called McVey the logical candidate after beating Sam Langford and stopping him in six rounds then knocking him out later in twenty rounds
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
San MeVex
Sidney
Australia
Ungh McIntosh
Johnson
Tom Andrews
Milwaukee
Medarosh
McVey Ois
Sam Langiard
Twen
Grounders and Gridiron Gossip From Davenport to Dubuque
The column narratives sports chatter across Iowa cities. It notes shifts in baseball management in Davenport and Danville, mentions Moline as a potential Wheel franchise pick, and references Palzer, Gotch, Kaufman, and renown writers in New York. It also covers Y M C A basketball in Waterloo and Davenport, plus New Year sports salutations.
Andrews Seeks Immediate Cervis Approval from McIntosh
Andrews states work begins at once and he will be fit and prepared to avoid surprises. He expects rapid approval of the Cervis from McIntosh.
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Andrews
Gable
Mclntosh
Baseball Umpire Ponders Role as Major League Era Changes
Charles Dollin contemplates his standing amid shifts in management while Tommy Connolly becomes a senior figure among umpires after long service. Harley Comiskey backs the Western league with future signings and reserve listings, including Matticks, Kelly, Jones, Powell, Berger, and Clements. Mobile announces Dave Rowan from Toronto to play first base, and eight ex-Philadelphia Americans join the Cleveland roster as the Naps.
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Harley Comiskey
Cominy
Matticks
Des Moines
Kelly, Jones and Powell
St. Joseph
Berger
Clements
Pueblo
Frank Isbell
Mobile Ala
Dave Rowan
Toronto
Mobile
Peoria
Naps
ex-Athletics
Cleveland
Philadelphia Americans
Harry Davis
Nap Lajoie
Paddy Livingston
Ed Hohnhorst
Steve O'Neil
Manusch
Joe Jackson
Ryder Barr
No Baseball for Islanders in Rock Island Clash
In Rock Island a heated meeting between the old baseball association and new supporters stalled the new movement as Park rental and attachment issues were sprung into the proceedings. Charles J. Smith and allies led the push to keep the game in the city.
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Rock Island
Charles J. Smith
Plan to Furnish Baseball Face Rock Island Meeting
A conference at the Harper with McNamara Van Galder and J L M Casteel discussed baseball terms for Rock Island. Mr Smith warned of a freeze out if terms don’t improve. Frank Boyle showed disappointment as others avoided details and talked about renting the old park or seeking a new downtown location.
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Rock Island
Messrs. McNamara
van Galder
JL. M. Casteel
Harper
Mr. Smith
Frank Boyle
Miss Emma Chess wounded by brother in Belle Plaine
In Belle Plaine Miss Emma Chess, about 16, was wounded at home when her brother Frank accidentally discharged a shotgun while cleaning it. She was taken to Cedar Rapids Hospital for surgery to remove shots from her liver and is expected to recover.
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Belle Plaine
Emma Chess
Cedar Rapids
Frank
Frank Chess
Jbig
Wm. Platz
Charles Ware
Omaha
En Plaine
C. W. E. Snyder
Union Pacific Jat
Mildred on Stage Promises Bewitching Romance and Comedy
Mary J. Holmes' popular novel Mildred is adapted for the stage on New Year’s Day. The romance captivates audiences as the tale unfolds with engaging comedy scenes and strong character moves. The production draws widespread interest from regular theatergoers and cautious skeptics alike. Do not miss this event of the season at the theater.
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Mildred
Mary J. Holmes
Waterloo schedule promises new plays and stars in January
Waterloo theatre announces Lillian Rhodes in The White Sister for Jan 6 matinee and night. Thomas Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle appears Jan 12 while The Country Boy debuts Jan 15 18. Baby Mine Jan 20 and Bright Eyes musical numbers follow, with top actors and long Broadway runs cited.
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Lillian Rhodes
Viola Allen
Waterloo
Thomas Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Joseph .Jefferson
Garrick
Rip van Winkie
Waterloo Theatre
Henry B. Harris
the Waterloo
Edgar Selwyn
Libertytheatre
New York
Powers’ Theatre
Chicago
Metropolitan
Bright Eyes Opera Engagement With An Augmented Orchestra
The company of 69 performs Bright Eyes by the authors of Three Twins Madame Sherry and The Girl of My Dreams. Charles Dickson takes the lead with lyrics by Otto Hauer bach and music by Karl Heschna. Conductor Barl Schmaria directs the augmented orchestra.
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Madame Sherry
Girl of My Dreams
Charles Dickson
Otto Hauerbach
Karl Heschna
Barl Schmaria
Local notes from Geneseo December holiday movements
Geneseo residents share holiday plans and family ties. Mr and Mrs W T Vanthieer of Ames visit friends while Mrs Van Duzer is a sister of Mrs A Speer. A brother in Howard County loses his hand in a gasoline engine incident. Other items note trips to Mora Minnesota, Ainsville Curiste holidays, and farm moves including Hansen onto the Griffin farm and Frank Taylor taking the Bell farm.
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Bell
Mr. Ilinsen
Methodist Church Service Announcement
Urgent notice asks all members of the Grace M E church to attend special services Sunday evening from 7 30 to midnight. Prominent members are on the program. G W Norton Secretary J E Bates President.
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Methodist Brotherhood of the ‘Grace M. E. Church
Come
G. W. Norton
J. E. Bates
F J Cheney praised by Toledo firm in endorse ment
The undersigned Walton, Kixkan and Marvin wholesale druggists of Toledo declare F J Cheney trustworthy after 15 years of association and capable of honoring firm obligations. Fratimonia touted as blood and mucous system remedy with Catarth Cure advertised internally. Hall’s Family Pills recommended for cough.
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Hall
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