League heads invited to Cedar Rapids conference
A. R. Tearney, president of the Three-I League, invites presidents of the Central League Western League and Central Association and Davenport owner James Hayes to meet in Cedar Rapids on January 10 to discuss radical changes for the four leagues ahead of the 1917 season. He warns of possible financial losses and talks redistricting to save minor leagues in the central west.
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A. R. Tearney
I League
Central Association
Hayes
Chicago
FE. R. Dickerson
F. C. Zebring
M. E. Justice
James T. Hayes
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Tearner
Central West
Tearney
Cadet Rapids
Muscatines
Ottumwa
J. C. Koeneke
R. L. DeGon
T. L. Forhan
F. CG. Fish
Waterloo bowlers topple Cedar Falls at Whits Side
A Waterloo bowling squad defeated Cedar Falls by three straight games at Whits Side alleys leading by over 300 pins. McFarlane posted a 210 average 223 final game high score while Usdar Falls and Pringle also figured prominently for Cedar Falls. Des Moines visitors to contest Waterloo later tonight at the same alleys.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Whits
McFarlane
McSweeney
Pringle
Usdar Falls
BreSweenay
Wataziac
Halowell
Crandall
van Driel
Des Moines
White Side
Webster City to Host Third Elks Bowling Tourney
Webster City enters four five man teams for the state Elks bowling tournament set for January 17 1920. Dubuque reports twenty seven teams from eleven lodges already entered with more expected before Wednesday night’s deadline. Prize money about 1500 likely to be awarded. Mason City Clinton Boone and Des Moines among others sending entries.
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Dubuque
Matz
the Elks
Webster City
Boone
Des Moines
Iowa City
Sioux City
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Dversgile
Muscatine May Surrender Team Muscatine
Muscatine, Jan 9. Announcement states no one has been appointed as a delegate to attend the Central Association meeting at Cedar Rapids Wednesday. This fuels belief Muscatine may not be represented this year and could forfeit its franchise. No final decision yet, but a likely quick second meeting is urged for interested parties.
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Muscatine
Central Association
Cedar Rapids
Welief
Sioux City Speedway 4JS Being Torn Down
Sioux City January 9 The grand stand and fence of the Sioux City speedway are being torn down to provide lumber for homes for men employed at the new Chicago Milwaukee St Paul shops. W W Stevens owner spends Wey Property plans to convert it into a laborers district, abandoning the racing game. Eddie Rickenbacker won his first race there driving a Deusenberg. Also notes basketball league games at the Y M C A gym and a stray fiction excerpt follows.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Speedway
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Pati
W. W. Stevens
Stony City Speedway
Eddie Rickenbacker
Deusenberg
Egan Victory Over Veteran Rule Sparks Minor League Clash
The National Baseball Commission ruled that only tests tied to a player’s religious beliefs may be used in signing minor league players within salary limits, nullifying the five veteran player ban. Muscatine’s pennant stands, while threats to bar manager Ned Egan fade as officials await Cedar Rapids meeting outcomes.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
National Association
Nations Board
New Orleans
Muscatine Club
Central Association
National Board
Egan
Muscatine
Justice
The
National Commission
Ned Egan
Cedar Rapids
Tommorrow
Commission
League
Osage Defeats Oelwein in Lopsided Victory
Osage Athletic club defeated Oelwein 71 to 8 at Osage on Saturday. Oelwein failed to score from the field in the second half as Osage dominates play. Osage schedules Jan 20 vs St Paul Cubs, Jan 25 vs Minneapolis Ascensions in Minneapolis, and Feb 10 at home.
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OSAGE
Oelwein
Osage Athletic Club
St. Paul
Cubs
Twin City
Minneapolis Ascensions
Minneapolis
Muscatine Muskie basketball schedule includes Waterloo clash
Waterloo Y aims for Iowa title with Muskies game arranged after manager Volger clears travel plans to Chicago for talks with managers. The Lulue and Hamlin Triangles of Chicago to appear next week, with Jan 18 target, plus West Liberty High School clash at the armory and a strong local lineup with Y M C A and college veterans.
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Muscatine
Chicago
Muskies
George Volger
Waterloo
Iowa
Walgren
Armory
Volger
Nlfole Athletic Club
Muskilas
West Side Browns
The Price of Silence at Palace and Waterloo Shows
The Palace presents William Farnum in The Price of Silence a passionate screen drama on child labor and slavery. Waterloo offers Officer 666 a comedy by Dubuque collegians plus Katinka and Rackety Coo! a Broadway musical score by Rudolf Friml. Abbott’s Majestic features a lineup of home talent entertainers and dance acts.
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William Fox
William Farnum
Supreme Court
Waterloo
wWaterloo
Dubuque Collegians
Dubuque College Club
Edward Crosby
Katinka
Arthur Hammerstein
Watinka
Rudolf Friml
THE
Majestic
Abbott
Majestic Theatre
Mr. Abbott
Ernest Evans
LeRoy and Harvey
Rae and
Wynn
McGoods, Tate and Company
Dwarf Receives Estate Damages Over Paint Incident
Buckley a three foot tall man of 24 claims Mrs. Anna M. Andrews of Chili Monroe county caused his stunted growth by allowing him as a child to eat paint. A large settlement from her estate is reported though the exact amount is undisclosed. The case arose from an incident at her farm during his childhood. Mrs. Andrews died in June 1913 leaving an estate valued at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. Rochester New York Jan 1.
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Buckley
Anna M. Andrews
Chili
Monroe County
Here
Voters Approve $25,000 School Bond in Jubilee District
Voters in the Tubilee consolidated school district approved a $25,000 bond for a new school building. The school board will meet tomorrow at M. B. Cleveland’s office to award the contract. The school will be built near the German Lutheran church, one mile south of Jubilee.
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Tubilee Consolidated School District
M. B. Cleveland
Jubilee
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Waterloo Resident
Mrs. J. A. Myers recounts relief from rheumatic twinges and back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills, purchased at Wangler Bros. Drug Co. She repeats her endorsement in 1915, calling the medicine a fine old remedy. Price 50c. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Waterloo
Dean
J. A. Myers
Franklin St
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
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Angles of Chicago
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Fifth St. Bridge
W. T. Owings
E. I. Dunkelberg
Black Hawk Bank
Frank T. Hartman
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk
W. EF. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Gas and Electric Grit
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Gkt
MR Smiths
Sen Newa Service
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