Few Players to Be Released in Central Association
The four veteran rule will affect several Waterloo Jays players though most clubs plan to retain key men after spring exhibitions. Brennan, Sheldon, Ellis, and Crolan likely stay. Hollenbeck, White, and Blenner may be cut. Managers foresee scheduling delays before meeting league limits, with Egan and Justice weighing affected players as Clinton and Burlington face leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Altho
Brennan
Sheldon
Elis
Crolan
Jays
Waterloo
Altho Ellis
Central Association
Duke
Hollenbeck
White
Blenner
Central Associaion
Egan
Justice
Sava
Burlington
Clinton
Hayden
Langus
Pathriders
Mason City
Harry Bay
Ufe
Speaker and Cobb Vie For Valued Player Honor
Debate rages over who is the supreme all around player Ty Cobb or Tris Speaker. 196 games by Speaker vs 97 Cobb in 1914. Cobb led in batting, Speaker in ground covered and fielding chances. Speaker’s daily presence and wider reach cited as edge in value for his club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Mach Star Gardener
Clark Griffith
Washington
Fy Cabb
Georgia Peach
Royston Rambler
Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Hutcher
Boston
Trie Speaker
Speaker
Staten
Wea
iErrors
Cobh
Cobo
Paiven
Ty Tonly
Smith and Marr Not Sold In Spring Gallant Trade
Curtis and Lappin Given Releases by Belden Wil Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A schemed deal involving Binghamton NY and two Bunny outfielders faltered after word leaked that Smith struggles against left handed pitching and Marr would be a Class B caliber asset. Contracts were processed or sent elsewhere as the plan collapsed with April 10 looming. Herman F. Guilder added as a new infield option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids, Ya
Ned Smith
Bunny
C. A
Runt) Marr
Binghamton
N. Y
Pelden HI
Smith
Marr
Bricles
Kansas City
Hill
Burnlea
Tom Buttle
Loraine
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Long Jawn
Jimmy Hamilton
Hermann F. Guilder
Bamler
Bill Leard Sold to San Francisco
Tropico Cal Jan 30 Owner Meier and Manager Hap Hogan of the Yenlea aggregation are arranging plans and specs for the 1915 cleanup. Dust of 1914 race settled then remodeling their tossers. Fielder Smith traded to Portland for Yantzi, White moves to first, McClain released. Kiepfer drafted by White Sox Leard and Melona sold to San Francisco. Joe Berger Purtell Marcan infield fixed for Tigers. Indian has 14,710,000 acres planted in cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropico
Cal
Meier
Hap” Hogan
Yenlea
Fitcher Smith
Portland
Yantzi
Doc” White
Borton
McClain
Litschi
Billott
Oakfang
Hetleg
Mitze
Kiepfer
White Sox
Leard
Melona
San Francisco
McGinnity
Tub Spencer
Hi West
Oakland
Joe Berger
White
BA Purtell
Detroi
Marcan
Birmingham
Berger
Purtell
Tigers
St Louis Star Awarded To Boyle In Bloomington Case
A Bloomington January notice reports a Central Association dispute over Charles Holincher, a St Louis star. Secretary J H Farrell ruled his services belong to Keokuk while Bloomington claims a signed Bloomington contract. Holincher threatens to play for Bloomington or not at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
J. H. Farrell
Charles Holincher
St. Louis
Keokuk
Central Association
Farrell
Hollacher
Chub
Training camps chosen for Haye Johnson Willard bout
Challenger to Haye camp at El Paso New York January 29 plans for Johnson Willard title clash at Iagrez Mexico March 6 progressing. Promoters set HQs across the border in El Paso and Juarez with camps arranged for both fighters and staff. Altitude around 4000 feet noted as a key conditioning factor vs sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iagrez
Mex
E Paso
International
Jast
Challenger
Wizard
el Paso
Johnson
Rio Grande
Juarez Opera House
Paso
Juarez
San Francisco
Reno
California
Nevada
Alr
Vander
Clinton Pirates Face Decision on Manager Selection
Clinton supports a Central Baseball association bid as a five member special committee weighs candidates for team manager. Top contenders include W. R. McNamara George Manush Dick Rohn and Frank Lakoff with fan opinion split between Manush and McNamara. The committee aims for a careful choice reflecting club and financial aims before announcing the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clinton Pirate
Central Baseball Association
W. R. McNamara
George Manush
Dick Rohn
Frank “Bull” Lakoff
Hobartt
Henry Wetzel
Altho
Root
Manush
McNamara
South
Lakaff
C. L. Root
M. W. Purcell
Thomas Crawford
F. Lohberg
W. H. Howes
Yanks to drill outfielders on ground balls in spring
Bill Donovan plans to train New York outfielders to handle ground balls as well as fly balls. He will use practice grounders hit to the fielders for an hour each morning, aided by scout Jon Kelley, famed All American outfielder. Kelley recalls past stars and the need for daily grounder work to improve throwing and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Donovan
Jon Kelley
Joe
Kelley
Cree
Cook
Jennings
McGraw
Grinnell Alters lineup for Iowa game
Grinnell moves star center Loper to guard for the Hawkeyes clash and welcomes Norris back from injury as the team aims to beat Iowa. Grinnell in good shape, light workouts ahead, slogan reads Beat Iowa. Also Chicago meeting set for next Wednesday to adopt the 1915 American league schedule and settle minor season matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Iowa
Loper
Norris
Chicago
New York
B. B. Johnson
Willard to Begin El Paso Fight Preparations in February
Willard is expected to start serious work at El Paso on or about February with Johnson due to arrive at Juarez about ten days later. By then the arrangements for staging the battle will be complete. Material for the ring and stands will be assembled and construction details worked out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
el Paso
Johnson
Juarez
Farsens
Medical
Swift
Atlante
Bristow Dedicates School Building
Bristow Iowa hosts dedication of its new high school building with crowded public viewing. Alumni in charge as County Superintendent Boardman and J A Woodruff deliver principal addresses. afternoon and evening programs feature songs, talks, symposia, and a reception raising over $25. The event honors pioneers of Bristow’s education and showcases the faculty lineup led by Prof G V Annan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
W. A. Richards
Association
Will Nicholas
Benjamin Boardman
J. A. Woodruff
C. A. Stowe
America
Toom
Boardman
G. W. Appleby
G. V. Annan
Clayton M. Arnold
Gladya Gibson
Joseph Gough
Tower Halls
W. HF. Wolflington
Mercy Hardman
Harriett Cross
Madge Boylan
Ruth Corey
Else Jordan
Emma Crosé
Five Conference Games for Illinois Schedule
Urbana Illinois January 8 A strenuous campaign is mapped for Zuppkes football champions next fall culminating at Staggfield November 20 when the Clint beat the Maroons in the final game. Five conference games and preliminary contests with the Haskell Indians and Rolle School of Mines are listed on the schedule announced by Director Hoffe last night Oct 2 Haskell Indians at Urbana Oct 9 Rolla School of Mines at Urbana Oct 16 Ohio at Columbus Oct 28 Northwestern at Urbana Oct 30 Minnesota at Urbana Nov 18 Wisconsin at Urbana Nov 20 Chicago at Chicago
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Urbana
Zuppke
Staggfield
Clint
Maroons
Haskell Indians
Rolle School of Mines
Hoffe
Rolla School of Mines
Ohio
Columbus
Northwestern
Minnesota
Urbans
Wisconsin
Chicago
Independence County Board Names New County Home Steward
W. S. McClintock was elected steward of the county home, succeeding James Hood who served twelve years. O. R. Gates and son plan to relocate their hardware store to Walnut Street. R. F. Dougherty shipped a carload of horses to St. Louis for British artillery use. Chautauqua Literary Circle raised 80.10 for relief at the Allerton Theatre benefiting Belgian sufferers. The state hospital thermometer read 27 below zero Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Board of Supervisors
W. 3. McClintock
Jas. Hood
O. R. Gates
Walnut Street
R. F. Dougherty
St. Louis
Chautauqua Literary Circle
Manager Knee
Allerton Theatre
State Hospital
Local notes from Rowley and area visitors
Rowley and nearby towns show visitors from Red Wing West Branch Oelwein Davenport Sioux City Independence and Webber City. Families gather at the Blood and Hrady homes while others visit relatives and assist with farm work. An implement business changes hands with Burhus & Son sold to Bookmaker of Alburnett and Quasqueton and Robinson deals noted. Russia bought 120 795 600 pounds of tea from China in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley
Charles Tripp
Red Wing
Minn
M. D. Blood
F. F. Weiher
Moline
Cal Bradstreet
Dr. Brady
Sioux City
W. E. Brady
Independence
C. B. Hrady
Byron Grover
West Branch
Russel Lotts
Oelwein
Fred Lowden
Davenport
Baling
Hay
Florence Nenno
A. B. Crooks
Mrs. Orln Page
Web Ister City
Russia
China
Cost of Cattle Scourge Debate Deepens Iowa Policy
Senate Agricultural Committee in Des Moines hones policy on paying losses from foot and mouth and other quarantined damages. Hearings featured stockmen farmers veterinarians and lawmakers debating quarantine slaughter versus broader reimbursement. An $85,000 bill seeks Iowa’s share. others propose compensated losses including hog cholera and ancillary costs as the legislature weighs a decisive plan. Also notes: local marriage obituary club event and a few regional updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Agricultural Committee
Senate
Iowa
Towa
Boston Keeps Whitted After Salary Talk
Durham report states George Whitted, utility Melcher, will stay with the Boston Nationals after a conference with Philadelphia manager Moran. Whitted and Moran could not agree on salary, and Stallings gave consent for the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Whitted
Durham
N. C
Moran
Philadelphia Nationals
George Whitted
Melcher
Boston Nationals
Philadelphia
Stallings
Winthrop Notes on Local Births Marriages and Visits
Births are announced for Carl Reece and Nova Ball on January 25 and a daughter born to Frank Kinney and wife on January 24. Carl Reece and Nova Ball wed January 21 at the M BE parsonage in Independence, with Rev. M J Locke officiating. Plans for spring farming in Liberty township. Visitors include Dale Griswold of Des Moines, Sam Knowles of Leavenworth, and L J Dunlap of East Worcester visiting relatives and sister Mrs. Grant Singer. The R N A will hold its annual meeting.
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Mulford
James Maghek
Cedar Rapids
Sam Knowles
Leavenworth
Wash
Viswt
L. J. Dunlap
East Worcester
N. Y
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Smith and Marr
NEW York Club
Curtis and
Lappin
Belden Wil
Bill Leard
Boyle
Old Mexico
Challenger To Haye
Meg
Dick Hohn
Illinois
Senate Agricultural Committee
Ders
H. C. Uubehau
Michael Colling
Elizabeth Jonason
Our Lady of Mercy Rosary
Collins
Leta Swartzel
Hazleton
L. N
Congregational Church
Inasc Clow
Stockfort
Chrisam Scott
Isaac Clow
Winthrop
Frank
Ernest
Charles Kurth
F. C. White
Sioux Falla, D
James
Eldridge
Maxine Clew
Marjory White
Canada
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Unicorn Dairy Rats
Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Vacuila Mountains
Bolivia
A, J. Bushy, Mgk
Hugo B. Koch
Charles Neville Buck
Byvank
Ie New Gystem Sussieee
Sycamore Street
Klinefelter& Sons
Park Avenue
West End
Cis
Iowa State Bank
West Fourth and Jefferson Streets
Wenzelman’s
G W. Petit
West Fifth Street
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