Tri-Cities Baseball Leaders Split On New League Plan
Rock Island and Davenport officials debate creating a Class Ball league for the Tri-Cities while favoring lower classes for better attendance. Sexton argues Three-I is too strong, Davenport and Moline may join a broader Iowa and Illinois setup to keep fans engaged.
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Brisfoot
Rock Island
Sextom
Trinities
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Davenport
Moline
Rock
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Altho
Islanders
L. L. Hance
Jim Hayes
Hock Island
Hayes
Trayes
Island
Waterloom
Dubuque
Waterha
Cedar Rapids
Lows
Rockford
Galesburg
Mlinois
Iowa
Hainois
Rosauer to Tackle in Wrestling Showdown
In a City match two challengers Rosauer of La Porte and Meyer face off for the middleweight title as both claim strong form and recent wins. Pappas, the reigning claimant, has been bested by Meyer in a recent Waterloo event. Crowds expect a competitive bout with high skill on display.
Strikes and Spares and Club Standings Overview
Local bowling notes list standings for Citizens Gas League and multiple Type Leagues. Various teams and matchups appear with sparse details, including Wood and Tatnwhyes Heaters, Eclipse, and Cedar Lapids. Upcoming league nights Thursday and Wednesday feature commercial leagues with teams like Hobart Washers and Ea rk Arde.
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Citizens Gas League
Wood. Pvt
Tatnwhyes Heaters
Udisun Ouvapea
Velen Itai
Pew Agate Ise Fedsie
Cedar Lapids Pypas Et Gis Daague
Eclipse Thurs Ys
Hamrrhey Ace
Tursday—Commercial League
Chttzens Hove
ALD Gus Jonge
Thor Washers
Diesen Duarnipets
Leagde
Gates
Nunpureils
Kava Dalry
Repass Autos
Eark Arde
Jhum- Ww Water Heaters
Humphrey
Pleas
Mreviers
Munciey
Ames Defeat Chicago Five in Notable Cyclone Victory
Iowa State Cyclones edged Chicago Maroons 27 to 20 in a troughing battle at the new gym before a 2,500 crowd, the largest ever for basketball there. Early Chicago led at halftime but Ames surged in the second half to claim the win and equal the pace set by rival Northwestern.
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Ahey
Cyclone
Ng Cyclone
Tawa University
Maroons
Chicago
Big Midway
Titans
Ames
Cyclones
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Jong Urelone
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Kaderply
Parker
Tee Suan Bearden
Turks
Opening Day Ball Magnates Prep for Meetings
New York on February 12 reports baseball officials will hold the annual leagues and rules committee sessions in the Waldorf hotel. The strike talk is dismissed as nil, with John Tener seeking rule tweaks such as a larger ball and a three ball walk. Ban Johnson pushes higher admission pricing and a new home for aging players led by Cantillans, debated at length.
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Waldorf Hotel
Dave Fultz
John KK. Tener
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Ban Johnson
Agerball
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Joe Cantillon
War Talk Will Not Stop Baseball In Kansas City
Kansas City owner George Tebeau says the baseball season in the United States will go on despite international tension with Germany. He warns players who refuse to sign contracts may face large salary cuts and be barred from training camps, while most will likely accept their terms. He notes some players could be useful in militia or technical roles if war escalates.
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United States
George Tebeau
Kansas City Steam
American Association
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Iis
Wilson
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Ames Five Faces Four Big Games At Home
Ames Iowa February 12 The Ames basketball schedule lists four guest games in the next two weeks Drake February 13 Iowa February 18 and Nebraska February 22 plus a February 2 The schedule notes Grinnell and Chicago as prior and upcoming opponents The Drake game prompts discussion of Drake’s uneven form and Ames coach Walter reflects on a prior game against Drake and a earlier defeat to Simpson The Cyclones are expected to deliver a real battle against Iowa and Grinnell and Nebraska looms the following week Also Cedar Rapids Union printers meet Waterloo printers in a bowling match at White Side alleys tonight with Truak, Bishop, Peterson, E. Linkt and Barker for Cedar Rapids and Breidert, Hromek, Simpson, Richey and Krumholz for Waterloo nearby observers and officials travel arrangements noted.
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Waterloo Union
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Dubuque-St. Ambrose
Davenport
Dubuque-Upper Iowa
Fayette
Upper Towa-Teachers
Cedar
Central College All
Highland Park
Des Moines College
Iudianota
Manchester Defeats Independence In Close Friday Bout
Manchester high school basketball team edged Independence in a tight Friday game at Ta Feb 12. The scoreboard showed a slim margin as Manchester pulled ahead in the final minutes.
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Independence i
Manchester High School
Independence
Ames Iowa Clash Promises Week of Big Games
Des Moines reports a crowded week of college basketball with the top Iowa matchups looming. Iowa faces Ames Friday in Ames after contrasting wins and near-upsets, while Drake visits Ames Tuesday as the Cyclones seek another win. Grinnell eyeing Coe Cornell on the road, plus Dubuque and Upper Iowa key conference contests tied to the Hawkeye race.
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St. Ambrose
Jorakeiat
Upper Lowat
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Upper Iowa
Iowa
Ames
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Cae
Iowa Wesleyan
Jmbuque
Whams
Vashti
St. Amora
Carnell
Central
Highland Park
Tres Moines
Simpson
Des Moines Bowler Rolls First 300 Of Season
Jimmy Kinsey bowled a perfect 300 in Des Moines at Alexandria alleys, cracking twelve straight strikes in one game and adding another in the following contest as a member of the Alexandria bowling team in the Greater Des Moines league. Art Miller bowled a 500 in Des Moines last winter.
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Des Moines
Web
Jimmy Kinsey
Kenneth MacDonald
Alexandria
Art Miller
Dubuque Germans Beat State Teachers In Close Game
In Dubuque Iowa on Saturday night the Dubuque German college basketball team defeated the State Teachers 24 to 20 at McCormick hall. Kertland starred for the Dubuque squad and Perry led the visitors as Dickinson and Lettich contributed. Final score and key performances noted with officials Moses.
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Pele
McCormick Hall
Kertland
Perry
Dubuque Gemmans
Texcists
Poole
Dickinson Armstrong
Perry Kertland
Letrich Parker
A. Dickinson Butler
Poherie Og Honterd
Armstrong
Verr
FL Dickinson
Lettich
A. Dickinson
Kerland
St. Dickinson
Moses
Grinnell Triumphs Over Coe Five In Gridiron Rivalry
Grinnell defeated Coe 24 to 10 on Grinnell’s local court after a listless first half. Worth opened scoring, Swan added a foul throw, and a tight midgame defense kept Coe to 10 points at the break. In the second period Grinnell surged ahead, Carney’s squad rallying with Mike Augustine back in action. Norris, Swan, Rust, and Frank shone for Grinnell while Yuill was held to limited impact.
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Swan
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Yuill
Rust
Frank
Altho
Meacham
Rogers
Augustine
Martin
Morris
Yuin
Mxerachron
Tracy
Farwell
Ohio House OKs quail on songbird list
Columbus Ohio February 12 by almost unanimous vote the Ohio house of representatives passed a bill to put quail on the song bird list and prevent hunters from killing them. The measure now goes to the senate. Under existing law quail may not be killed until 1920.
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Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
Senate
Willard stays wary as Fulton bout nears in New York
Chicago reports heavyweight champion Jess Willard closely watching Fred Fulton and Charlie Weinert fight while Fulton seeks a title shot. If Fulton defeats Weinert and Moran, a Willard bout could follow. Also notes Billy Miske’s injured hand delaying fights and Pat Moore’s rise in Chicago boxing circles. Carl Morris vs Bob Devere set for New Orleans on Feb 16.
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Fred Fulton
Charlie Weinert
New York
Jess Willard
Fulton
Willard
Jess
Tom Cowler
Tom’ Jones
Rochester
Weinert
Frank Moran
Moran
Jack Johnson
Carl Morris
Bob Devere
Kansas City
New Orleans
Morris
Devere
Nashua defeats Osage 34 to 13 in home game
Nashua high school beat Osage high 34 to 13 with a 24 point surge in the second half. The win sets up a clash with Reinbeck this week.
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OSAGE
Nashua
Nashua. High
Osage High School
Reinbeck
College Basketball Scores and Results
Grinnell defeats Coe 24 to 10 and Ames beats Chicago 27 to 20. Other listed scores include Artssourt 18, Nebraska 9, Dubuque Germans 24, Teachers 20, Illinois Park 25 0, Minnesota 17, and possible imprecise entries.
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Coe
Ames
Chicago
Artssourt
Nebraska
Dubuque Germans
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Ilighiane Park
iMneis
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Dumbbells Taught Pep Young Hitting Gains With Wrist Strength
Detroit veteran trainer Harry Tuthill revealed Pep Young improved his batting after using dumbbells each morning. Young rose from .244 in 1915 over 123 games to .263 in 1916 across 163 games, also delivering notable pinches. Cincinnati’s Heinie Groh pushes for a trade after salary talks with August Herrmann reach an impasse. Groh sought 6500, then 5500, Herrmann offers 4800 as final.
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Mich
Harry Tuthill
Detroit Americans
Pep Young
Dumbbells
Tuthill
Young
Groh
Cincinnati
Heinie Groh
Cincinnati Nationals
August Herrmann
Herrmann
Woman to Have Trial with Reds
Cincinnati February 13 Larry McLean the lanky catcher is to rejoin the Cincinnati Nationals and Christy Matthewson expects to have little trouble with him McLean has had ups and downs in the major leagues and now vows to return to the ups he is 32 and can play several more years Matthewson is willing to take a chance with Larry and Larry has pledged himself to Matty Also an advertisement for Wang-Miller Shoe Co urging readers to buy shoes at moderate prices.
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Larry” Mclean
Cincinnati Nationals
Christy Mathewson
McLean
Mathewson
Larry
Matty
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