Enforcing Iowa blue law would kill Central Association baseball
The 1917 Central Association faces a crisis if Sunday play is barred by Iowa blue laws. Directors may abandon or delay the season to protect finances, risking player contracts, park rights, and club stability unless the law is repealed. Some clubs expect to act cautiously until legislative outcomes are clear.
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Marshalltown
Central Association
Eori
House
Baseball
Central Circuit
General Assembly
Strikes and Spares In Local Bowling League Action
Overland team defeated two of three games at White Side alleys led by high single game by Kliebenstien. Scores show Barker Peterson Tartman Jensen Moore Fentiman and others. Waterloo and Hartman posted strong averages as Commercial League leaders plan Iowa Minnesota tourney with Waterloo likely to enter two city teams. Tyre league games between Agales and Vreviers postponed due to team no-show.
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Overland
Courier
Kliebenstien
Sourier
Barker
I Teterson
Tartman Jensen Moore
Fentiman
Coe Crete Overlanda
Hartman
Mason City
Waterloo
Atles
the Moines
Rype
Agales and
Vreviers
Tyre
Eclipse Ranges
Thor Washers
Citizens Gas League
Sweeney
Davis
Thor
Smith Cegan
Wenney
Oberdort
Tri Cooley
Harvey O
Harvdicap
FES
Eclipse Hapgss
Fred Christensen
Tad Carrington
Smith
Gal McSweeney
La Crosse Fans Seek Ten Days To Logt Deal
In Winona Minnesota March 16 J M Mike Malloy won Chamber of Commerce support for a La Crosse professional league baseball plan He asked Central association president Mord for a ten day delay to line up the proposal He seeks a La Crosse franchise and active work once permitted Winona Minnesota also considers a franchise Fort Dodge Iowa March 16 Mayor Ford president of the Central association received word from La Crosse about the bid Malloy a longtime baseball promoter is pushing La Crosse entry while Winona may apply next
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la Crosse
Wis
J. M
Mike) Malloy
Chamber of Commerce
Mord
Central Association
Malloy
Winona
Fort Dodge
John Ford
J. M. Malloy
Ward
Mike Malloy
Stont
Ford
Winona, Minn
Gibbons Triumphs in Scranton Bout. Walluseh Leads In Grand Rapids
Tom Gibbons of St Paul defeated Jackie Clarke of Allentown in a 10 round boxing match at Scranton. Walluseh of Rochester led the singles in the American Howling congress tour nament at Grand Rapids Mich with 598, bumping Bb. Brad shaw of Cleveland. The Haberdashers of Detroit led the five-man event with 2977. In the National A L U basketball championship results Brigham Young University beat Northwestern Normals 25-24. Montana State College defeated Kalamazoo College 26-16. Seward Park Blues beat West Side Brown 18-123. Illinois Athletic Chicago beat Mystic A Chicago 47-12. Charles McGourt defended his three cushion billiard title by defeating Horace Lean 160-146. In baseball news Davenport Three-T league sold outfielder Ray O’Brien to Nashville Lantern, price not disclosed. O’Brien was later returned to Davenport after a brief major league trial. Wooster Woods signed with the Veorita Three-T league.
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Chicago
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Jackie Clarke
Allentown
Puan
Scranton
O. Walluseh
Rochester
N. Y
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bb. Bradshaw
Cleveland
Haberdashers
Detroit
A. Alu
Chicas
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Northwestern Normals
Alva
Oklahoma
Montana State College
Bozeman
Mont
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo
Seward Park Blues
West Side Brown Chicago
Jinois Athlatb
Mystic A
Charles McGourt
Horace Lean
Ninery
Jimmy Londos to Meet Mort Henderson Tonight
Sioux City March 16 Greek wrestling champion Jimmer Lanos arrives to train for a finish bout with Mort Henderson the masked marvel at the Auditorium tonight. Londos aims for a decisive victory after a postponed match with Joe Carr due to a finger injury.
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Sioux City
Jimmer Lanos
Mort Henderson
Marvel
the Auditorium
Londos
Nolies Department
Er Joe Carr
Sioux Falls
Carr
Tourney Opens at Ames with Semifinals Set
The first round of the state high school basketball tournament will be played at the state gymnasium today with eight district winners: Indianola Sioux City Fort Dodge Ground Bluffs Nashua Marshalltown tied Oak Mount Pleasant and Iowa City. Semifinals scheduled for Saturday morning with final at 12246 oclock. Referee B C Quigley assisted by an Ames varsity umpire. Prizes include gold basketball fobs for players and a plaque for the winning team.
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Ames
Indianola
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Gound Bluffs
Nashua
Marshalltown
Tied Oak
Mount Pleasant
Iowa City
Ion Sioux
B.C. Quigley
St. Mary's College
Kau
Tows
State College
Dillon Will Shun New York
In New York on March 7 Jack Dillon the former Indianapolis bearcat and noted bruiser refused to fight Jim Plyno after loss to Les Darcey. He battled Billy Miske twice drawing and losing in critics eyes then defeated Al McCoy badly but critics blamed him for not KOing McCoy. Dillon vows not to fight in New York and returns to Indiana, losing his reputation.
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New York
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
United States
Jim Plyno
Les Darcey
Dillon
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Miske
Jack
Flo
al McCoy
Tate
Tie
McCoy
Indiana
Pirates St Ar Is Nearly Thru Still Remarkable Player
New York reports on Hans Wagner as he nears his twenty sixth season with the Pirates. The piece traces his long career from 1891 beginnings to standout performances with Louisville and Pittsburgh, noting his repeated high averages and enduring value despite aging.
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HH. C. Hamilton
New York
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mansfeld
Ohio
Steuben Yitle
Hal
Paterson
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Rust and care of firearms and razors discussed in Q and A
The column explains rust formation in rifle barrels versus razors, noting acid residues and powder smoke contribute to corrosion. It stresses thorough bore cleaning with solvents, oils, and rinsing, and compares maintenance practices to everyday tools. It answers readers questions on revolvers, rifle accuracy, prone shooting, and equipment setup.
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Co. W. W
Fort Madison
American Revolver Association
Ans
Organiza
Tion
United States Revolver Association
J. B. Crabtree
Yalesville
Conn
Ww. A. M
Bethlehem
Altho
National Rifle Association
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Tarry Farrell
Tentral Association
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Tiree Felaine
Tearney
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Civeri
ORD
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Ste Cole
Roy F. Manhinen
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LA Grosse
Traulers
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Minn
Davenport
Maren
J. T.ayes
Ray O'Brien
Nashville Lantern Association
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O'Brien
Distellais
Peoria
P. A. Woods
Morris
Ao Veorita
Jimmy Londos
Mort Helverson
Bigley
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Eckman
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