Des Moines to Play Jays Does Egan Own D A Franchise
In the Central Association a Farrell ruling ties Mason City to buying a franchise from Ned Egan. The decision, if correct, awards the franchise to Muscatine or to Egan, leaving Mason City unassigned and potentially delaying membership until a transfer occurs. Egan would control Muscatine and retain Galesburg players, complicating sales to Mason City.
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Marshalltown
Central Association
Farrell
National Association
Mason
Ned Egan
Mason City
Galesburg
Waterloo
Nction
Egan
Muscatine
Muscatine Club
From Bat Boy to Tiger Otout
Forrest T. Plass rose from bat boy to minor league infielder and now becomes western scout for the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit native previously managed and owned part of the Dubuque club and operates a tailoring business there.
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Detroit Free Press
Forrest T. Plass
Forrest
Detroit
Champlain Street
Trumbull
Michigan
Detroit Clu
Tigers
Plass
Southern
Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque
Navin
Iowa City
Waterloo manager prepares for another pennant run
Jay Andrews, manager of the Waterloo Central Association club, plans a strong season with a March 1 report to Waterloo. He orders uniforms and supplies and contends the veteran rule helps Waterloo compete as it eyes a fourth straight season at the top.
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Andrews
Des Moines
Chituga White Sox
Des Moines Fung
Tom Fairweather
Llub
Ed Walsh
Billy Sullivan
Denver
Lincoln
Omaha
California
Abilene
Tex
Fort Worth
Dallas
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Fairwealther
Minneapolis American Association
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Central Association
Cofar Rapids
Mlana
Jay Andrews
Waterloo Central Association
Wile Andrews
East High Secures Victory Over Independence 33 to 21
East High topped Independence 33 to 21 in a decisive win after leading 17 to 3 at halftime. Simpson scored five field goals for East High while Becker and Stubbs added four each as Independence rallied in the second half. Referees Hall and Sage supervised the game. Coach Zimmerman will enter East High players in the Van Patten tournament at Fort Dodge next Friday and Saturday. The Waverly game date will be moved to a later time.
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Fast High
Independence High
East High
Visistors
Simpson
Becker
Stubbs
Fisher
Independence
Brierly
Waterloo Kemmerer
Tremaine
Nielsen
Reed
Rath
Hall
Sage
Fort Dodge
Zimmerman
van Patten
Waverly
Young Southpaw Signed By Boyle
Keokuk Iowa February 13 R H Mapel a young southpaw has been signed by Manager Boyle. Boyle expects Mapel to be a strong asset for the Indians and notes he played for Kearney Nebraska in 1913 with seven wins and nine losses. Mapel’s health has improved after illness last season.
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Young
Boyle
Keokuk
R. H. Mapel
Mapel
Kearney
Neb
White and Welsh Agree for 145-Pound Milwaukee Bout
Chicago February 13 articles signed for a ten round match between Charlie White and light weight champion Freddie Welsh to be decided in Milwaukee on February 25. They will weigh 145 pounds at 2 o'clock. This is their second meeting after a previous draw.
Western Magnates Threaten To Quit
In Chicago at the Great Northern hotel the Western league discussed a possible year without gates as a response to a prior season blow. Although not voted on, owners signaled grogginess about the sport and suggested closing gates might boost profits while a new schedule would be drafted. The stance favored semi pro ball as the league continued toward a start.
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Chicago
Great Northern Hotel
Get-IT corn remedy advertisement boasts miracle results
A period ad claims GETS-IT makes corns fall off instantly after years of failed remedies. It markets GETS-IT at 25 cents a bottle from Lawrence & Co., Chicago, with promises for corns calluses warts and bunions.
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Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Semi Pro Ball Sparks Financial Debate Among Owners
Des Moines owner Isbell expects to run a regular schedule while weighing semi-pro options to boost revenue. Omaha's W A Rourke and St Joseph’s John Malland weigh in on the league’s ability to weather the financial storm and future prospects.
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Torank Isbell
Des Moines
Isbell
Tom
W. A. Rourke
Omaha
John Malland
St. Joseph
Zackert to Return to Muskies This Spring
In Muscatine Iowa on February 13 the question of George Zackert returning to the Muskies this spring is settled. A local friend produced a letter from Zackert stating he awaits the call from the Central association and that manager Egan has sent a contract not yet signed. The letter confirms no dispute over salary or terms.
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Muscatine, Jra
George Zackert
Muskies
Central Association
South End Park
Zip
Egan
Zack
Target Tips for Home Protection and Firearm Use
A reader asks which revolver calibres are suitable for home protection and discusses barrel pitting, powder performance in .22 caliber, and sight choices. Expert replies note larger calibers offer more stopping power, pitted barrels may reduce accuracy, .22 with sesmokelike powders can be powerful, bead front sights favored for general use, and sight visibility guidance when using sporting fronts.
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Ashville
N. C
Penfield
New York
Finchford Teachers Institute Attended by Briggs Holland and Nicholas
Finchford on February 12 reports Miss Genevieve Briggs Miss Elizabeth Holland and Mr Nicholas attended the teachers institute held in Waterloo.
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Finchford
Genevieve Briggs
Elizabeth Holland
Nicholas
Teachers’ Institute
Waterloo
Local Social Notes Show Births and Visits
John Maidsohn Jr. left Monday for South Dakota while a ten pound girl arrived at the Wah home Saturday. A valentine social for the Christian Sunday school is set for Saturday at the C. A. George home. all invited. Bertha Smith visited Bell Rock Tuesday. Carver had been ill.
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John Maidsohn, Jr
South Dakota
Harry Wah
C. A. George
Christian Sunday School
Bertha Smith
Bell Rock
Carver
Free Lecture Series Begins With J F Shaffer Talk
J F Shaffer the Ad/Truist announces a free lecture series starting Monday February 15 at 8 p m in Pinkerton hall 312 West 4th titled Our Higher Possibilities and Their Attainment. The talk promises simple steps to realize ideals and improve conditions, with no admission fee and emphasis on personal harmony and vitality.
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Shaffer
Pinkerton Hall
West 4Th
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Bat Boy
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Forkest Plass
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Whales
Weeghman
Feds
Gambol
Fisk
Black
Prendergast
Block
Stanley
Ielders Walsh
Jackson
Boyie
Manel
Hin Muscatine Club
Watkins
Roberts
Lund
Rains
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M. FE. Justice
Charles Shaffer
Gussie, la
Ohio State Lodge
Tre
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Amy
Firestone
Prado
Fig
Firestone Tome
Fentsland
Irestone
Firestone Nce
Firestone Organization
Firestones
Repass Automobile Co., Inc
West Fifth Street
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Odmerton
AIP
Zackert
St. Joseph’s Parish
Jas
Anderson
Pearl Ave
Hillburn
N. Y
Eae
Andersee
Peerian
Sorormpi
Bitte
Iowa State Bank
Wenzelman’s
G. W. Peit
Reet
Sycamore Street
Gerrit J. Bennett
Childre
Grant Ava
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