Infield talent tight as NL clubs seek upgrades
Chicago and Boston lead with improved infields while New York acquires Hans Lobert from Philadelphia. Dodgers seek a third baseman, Reds a first baseman, and Pirates adjust after Ed Konetchi's departure. Lee Magee exits St Louis plans force Huggins to reshuffle positions. Tom Hayden to receive refund after Burlington league review reaffirms his claim.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
Hans Lobert
Philadelphia
Stock
Demaree
Adams
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Dodger
Herzog
Reds
Grob
Niehof
Gussetz
Trolley Dodgers
Robertson
St Lowvis
Pat Moran
Phillies
Lobert
Giants
St. Petersburg
Fla
Clarke
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Ed. Konetchi
Pittsburgh
Hans Wagner
Leonard
Bresnahan
diMeut
Heine Zimmerman
Vic Saier
Cub
Bresnathan
Meé Larry
Phelan
Fisher
Carriden
Lee Magee
Miller Huggins
St. Louis
Huggins
Magee
Jack Miller
Derringer
Darringer
YMCA Athletes Prepare for National Hexathon Meet
Physical Director J Bintz organizes Waterloo Y M C A athletes for the national hexathon to be held March 20. Events include 60 and 20 yard potato races, running high jump, standing broad jump and 12 pound shot put. Associations compete in classes A B and C, with Waterloo in class C.
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J. Bintz
Waterloo Association
Bintz
Waterloo
Boxing Bill Aims To Legalize Fights In Towa City
promoters across Iowa back a new bill sent to Arch Mel Farlane to legalize boxing in Towa. The measure, introduced by Mel Farlane, mirrors Wisconsin law requiring six month leases for clubs and a $10,000 forfeit posted on application.
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Towa City
Iowa
Arch Mel Farlane
Black Hawk County
Towa
Mel Farlane
Wisconsin Lnn
Marshalltown to Entertain League
Marshalltown Iowa February 5 A formal organization of the Marshalltown Baseball Association for 1915 was formed at the stockholders meeting with a new board of directors elected and plans to ensure financial success. About eighty shareholders attended, representing nearly 1200 shares. The club posts 600 for 1915 guarantee and prepares for field upkeep and player assembly. The midsummer Central Association meeting will be held in Marshalltown in July as promised by President M E B Justice.
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Burlington
Tom Hayden
Kaletch
Burlington Baseball Associatibg
Egan
Ottumwa
Stock Island
Hayden
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Burlington Baseball Association
Justice
Tom
Pathfinders
Burber
Erty
Altho
Burlington Tagoate
Marshalltown
Marshalltown Baseball Association
Marshalltown Club
Central Association
M. E B. Justtice
Iowa Declares No Plan to Break Big Nine Unity
Professor Nelson A. Keller, manager of Iowa athletics, stated there is no aim to fight the Big Nine or attempt to bust the Western conference. He noted Iowa seeks more favorable schedules with Chicago and Minnesota but will act without breaking conference unity. He mentioned possible Chicago games for 1916 and 1917 and potential football dates in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Keller
Iowa Athletics
Stanted
Iowa
Chicago
Minnesota
Rock Island Exits Baseball Race as Springfield Moves In
Reports from Rock Island suggest the franchise may be dropped while Springfield business interests plan to raise funds to retain the team. Analysts question if the Omaha agreement grants Rock Island freedom to join another circuit or remain blocked five miles from the league, leaving Springfield to hold the Senators’ fate and players’ contracts in doubt.
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Central Association
Rock Island
Springfield
al Joarney
Capital City
Hook Island
Omaha
Senators
Eddie Plank Praises Sunday Evangelical Revival
Philadelphia reports Eddie Plank will join the Gettysburg church after praising Sunday Evangelical's revival. The Athletics star vowed to become a Presbyterian and praised the preacher while noting the revival's wide influence across New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Eddie Plank
Philadelphia Athletics
Gettysburg
Baseball Star
Booze
Clinton May Lose Wild Bob Mitchell
Clinton sports note reports Bob Mitchell likely to leave the Pilot uniform next season if no deal with Seattle is finalized. Bert Hough says Mitchell may take another club if Seattle suspends him and hints at other interested parties. Mitchell weighs a business offer and may skip baseball this year if it materializes.
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Clinton
Bert Hough
Bob Mitchell
Mitchell
Seattle
Hough
Tavkler
East High awards emblems to basketball squad
East High students awarded athletic emblems at the high school building Thursday afternoon. Thirteen players honored. Gen Naven absent to receive later. Captain Gordon Rath led a list of recipients with three emblems earning sweaters for Rath and Reed. East High plans a Marshalltown game tonight and a Parkersburg second squad visit tomorrow, with lineup details for forwards and guards.
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East High
Gen Naven
Gordon Rath
D. Rath
al Jen
Simpson
Hoofnagle
Weatherill
Crummer
Reed
Evely
Stubbs
Bodrholdt
Becker
Tath
Cleet Simpson
Dick Rath
Nayen
Marshalltown
Orange and Black
Tonfeht
G. Rath
Parkersburg
P. Simpson
Beck
Swanson
Sharpshooters Do Task Efficiently
Sharpshooters from both sides dominate the fighting in France and Britain. Lieutenant H. G. Vouzier notes heavy sniper losses and describes German concealment tactics including hidden ambush points and mimicking their methods.
Swish Corns Gone With Get’s-It Coupon Ad
Frightfully vivid advertises Get’s-It as the miracle corn cure sold in drug stores for 25 cents or by mail from BH. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago. Claims quick 2 second application shrivels corns and ends pain without bleed risk. Also promises relief for warts and calluses.
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BH. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
92 year old veteran in Waterloo plans Kansas City visit
O P Case of Osage aged 92 arrives in Waterloo awaiting a train to Kansas City to visit daughter Mrs Cyrie Button before returning to Delaware county N Hiaatep credits abstinence from liquor and tobacco for health. He served in 1847 with the Sixth infantry under General Scott and later taught in New York. He forgot his grips and police helped locate them.
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O. P. Case
Osage
Waterloo
Kansas City
Cyrie Button
Delaware County
Hiaatep
New York State
Case
Old Fort Dearborn
Chicago
United States Infantry
Winfield Scott
Vera Cruz
Iowa
Mitchell County
Eldora
New York
Old Hickory" Jackson
Colegrove Speaks at Waterloo Business College
Prof C F Colegrove of Iowa State Teachers College spoke to students and faculty at 1:30 this afternoon. He is among instructors lecturing at the county institute in Waterloo, addressing the business college as a courtesy to President A F Gates.
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Waterloo Business College
C. F. Colegrove
Iowa State Teachers‘ College
Colegrove
County Institute
Waterloo
The
Business College
A. F P. Gates
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Transactions
Cascaden Realty transfers lot 90 Prospect Place Waterloo to A N Pruess for 1000 dollars. John W Krapfel sells lots 9 and 10 block 27 original plat West Waterloo for 1228.18 dollars. Catherine Nauman sells lots 9 and 10 block 27 original plat West Waterloo to Herman Webbeking for 10006 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Cascaden Realty & Inc. Co
A. N. Pruess
Prospect Place
Waterloo
John W. Krapfel
Herman Webbeking
West Waterloo
Catherine Nauman
New Theatre Named The Grand to Open Feb 20 on Commercial Street
The Grand theatre will replace the Russell-Lamond block site on Commercial Street. J A Nelson, proprietor and manager, plans to open an initial program around February 20 and is awaiting a shipment to complete preparations.
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Grand Theatre
Commercial Street
Russell-Lamaon
J. A. Nelson
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Dark Hair Fast
A druggist advertises Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a quick, natural darkening solution for gray or faded hair. It claims to stop dandruff, scalp itching, thinning hair, and promises a youthful appearance after one or two uses. For sale by H. W. Taggart.
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Wyeth
Saya
Wreth
H.W. Taggart
Theatre to Open on Scheduled Grand Date
A notice states new seats have been ordered for the Grand and the theatre will open on the specified date unless an unforeseen delay occurs.
Delayed Helen Keller Lecture Date Noted
The Brotherhood of Grace and M. FE church say they are in contact with the bureau handling Keller lecture dates and expect a later date to be fixed soon. Tickets already sold will remain valid for the new date, with refunds available on request. Nearby Waterloo notices claim broad distribution of Want ads to about 6,500 homes.
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Brotherhood of Grate M. FE. Ichureh
Bureau
Helen Keller
Waterloo
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