Conference May Add Two Cities to Ford's League
Davenport Jan 16 In Chicago meetings plans for reorganizing minor leagues loom as Three-I and Central Western leagues weigh joint action. Tearney seeks cross‑league input while committees from Central and Western leagues may empower rapid realignment affecting Davenport Dubuque Muscatine Cedar Rapids and other towns.
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Fans’ Association
Leland Stanford To Play Cyclones This Spring Tour
Ames January 16 The Leland Stanford University baseball team plans a spring eastern tour as part of the Golden State swings. Stanford Time will meet the Cyclones in Ames May 18 and schedule seven Missouri Valley Conference games. Nebraska and Missouri U and Chicago awaits negotiations for two games. The trip includes potential matches with state schools and foreign university players as the squad travels south and east this year.
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A Good Winter Habit and Scotts Emulsion Advantage
A fragment advertises Scotts Emulsion as a winter health aid to prevent colds and illnesses by enriching blood and fortifying throat membranes. It mentions soldiers and Red Miver, with testimonial from Acct & Bowne, Broombeld.
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Broombeld
J. Ie
Progress in track marks shows wide gains across events
New York, Jan 16. The Amateur Athletes Union lists notable improvements in track and field over the past decades. Records in sprints, middle distances, hurdles, jumps, and throws show multiple gains, with times and distances advancing significantly since the 1880s.
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Don Lippincot
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Lon Myers
Charley Kilpatrick
Ted Meredith
W. G. George
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FP. P. Murray
George Goulding
Robert Simpson
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Mark Wright
Ten Persons Killed During Washington Hunting Season
Seattle Washington January 16 During the hunting season which began September 15 and ended yesterday 170 hunters met violent deaths in the state of Washington. Two were shot by hunting companions four accidentally shot themselves two were frozen to death two others committed death by own action to escape freezing conditions or a self inflicted shot.
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Stecher Quits in Chicago Stage Bout with Olin
Eyewitness report dispels conflicting claims on the December wrestling match in Chicago. John F. Olin of Worcester, an able Finn, won the decision after two hours and twenty minutes with Stecher refusing to return to the mat. The match featured three lasting scissors holds and ended with no falls, as Stecher abandoned the stage amid rising tempers and medical notes citing neuritis.
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Labor leaders back players in baseball contract dispute
Samuel Gompers of the AFL and David L. Fultz conferred on the players rejection of 1917 contracts until minor league managers meet demands. B B Johnson of the American League said a strike is unlikely but possible and warned a major league walkout would breach the Cincinnati agreement. He also opposed sharing World Series proceeds with nonveteran players.
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Minnesota to honor late football coach McAlmon
Minnesota athletic authorities vote funds to erect a bronze memorial tablet for William A. McAlmon, former Grinnell College coach and two year all conference halfback. The tablet will be placed in the men's gymnasium at the university to honor a loyal son and sterling athlete, a rare Gopher hall of fame tribute.
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Miske to Meet Dillon Tonight in New York
Billy Miske and Jack Dillon, light heavyweights, prepare for a Brooklyn bout tonight marking a second recent clash. New York papers show mixed opinions with a slight edge to Miske. Dillon reportedly in better form.
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McGraw Seeks Youngsters for Giants Rebuild
Manager John McGraw plans a large rookie evaluation at Marlin Camp in March. Six of the fourteen prospects are pitchers, with Pie Way the only prior Giants experience. New catchers, an infielder group led by Rodriguez, and two outfielders are among the candidates for the 1917 squad.
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Welsh in Peak Form for Ten Round Clash With Mitchell
Freddie Welsh appeared in prime condition after a day of hard work and two sparring sessions with Red Dolan and George Rinas. He faced questions over odds as he prepared for a ten round bout against Richie Mitchell, Milwaukee speed ace, amid reports of Mitchell's recent improvements. Frankie Whitner earned a decision in Rock Island, closing the card.
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Carpenter Beats Henderson In Slashing 10 Round Bout
The bout ended in a decision for the carpenter over Charlie Henderson of Muscatine in a ten round contention Sunday. Promoters seek a rematch. A Chicago Tribune tip from Frank Birch of Cedar Falls shares a tale about a rooster and a war refrain, while local showbiz notes mark two burlesques, a Majestic theatre program, and upcoming acts along with a note on Panama hat imports and sharkskin research.
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Waterloo to Host U. S. Beauties Show
The Waterloo event features Billy Spencer leading the troupe with assistants Doris Claire Joe Wagner Sue All Clifford and Gallagher Sam Wright and others in a homegrown theatrical attraction.
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Doris Claire
Joe Wagner
Sue All
Clifford and
Gallagher
Sam Wrigh
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