Veteran Third Sacker Who Will Again Wear Cub Uniform
New Orleans reports Harry Steinfeldt will wear Chicago colors after Cincinnati claimed him briefly. Steinfeldt signed a one year contract but may not hold the third base job, as Henry Zimmerman has impressed at bag No 3 in practice. Manager Chance will likely go with Zimmerman when the season opens, marking a break in the Cubs machine after fifteen years of steady infield service.
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Baseball men watch Waterloo fight over franchise rights
Des Moines Register and Leader notes that Waterloo's challenge to three I league entry tests the clash between US law and baseball rules. If Waterloo loses, leagues may rewrite transfer rules. if Wins, owners face broader disputes and possible league disruption.
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Chicago president and the folly of electing men
The piece argues that electing leaders without local league knowledge or game interest harms baseball. It asserts that leagues fail when leaders lack town ties and experience, noting the sport’s intense focus on league towns rather than distant cities.
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Saturday Night Bout Shows Lightweight Action
The report notes a Saturday night boxing event where competing men weighed about 150 pounds with Doyle substituting for Mike Gibbons of St. Paul who was pronounced ill.
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Torn tendon suit claims 40000 for Rena Patch injury
Minneapolis March 20 A federal suit seeks 40000 from American Express Co for an injury to the tendon in the leg of Rena Patch daughter of Dan Patch. The horse was en route from Chicago to Grand Rapids July 17 1910. An attendant was denied access by Meers of the express company in Chicago. The horse is high tempered and useless for racing since arrival. The case to be tried in April term.
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Ordeman Defeats Zbyszko In Boat Match
In Detroit on a rough night Henry Ordeman defeated the Polish wrestler Zbyszko after a grueling hour and thirty five minutes. Ordeman won the final two falls, the second in 4 07 and the third in 6 03, clinching the bout.
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Sports Roundup Wild and Wary Boxing and Baseball Notes
Clarke Griffith backs away from Miller Huggins due to cost as Reds plan for Reynolds era. Nelson returns toward Hot Springs to seek bouts with lighter challengers before aiming at tougher foes. Johnny Thompson, fresh from Australia, considers stage work while open to challengers and no limit on rounds. Sam Leever spurns Pirates contract yet holds long-guarded salary, while Nap outfield eyes Graney Jackson Easterly and Birmingham. Russell shows promise as catcher with two homers in Athens games. Paris police keep Willie Hoppe ban in place amid jealousy over past Olilard betting. Jack Doyle loses to Gus Christie in a ten-round bout.
Notable Local Life Events and Deaths in Rockford
Rockford area notes report several improved or visiting residents including Mr and Mrs J Hoadley and Mrs R Wilson. Obituary notes Mrs Nancy Knapp and Mrs J Metz among local residents, with Mrs J Sheets traveling to North English for family matters, and Mrs W Crowell returning from Prairie du Chien. Local travel includes Mrs L H Zeran visiting Mason City and Mrs J Thompson from Ranger Texas visiting friends.
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Wis
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W. D. Smith
Ohio
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Ranger
Texas
Democrats Hold Dinner for Bryan in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska on March 20 W J Bryan 51 returned from an eastern speaking trip and will attend an anniversary dollar dinner in his honor Seats are sold for 900 with prominent Democrats to speak including Gwen Kern Clark Shafroth Hitchcock and other Nebraska leaders The event is seen as progressive party support ahead of the 1912 campaign though organizers deny it is a Bryan presidential bid.
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Death of Mrs Nancy Ensign in Des Moines
telegram from New Hartford reports the death of Mrs Nancy Ensign age 86 at Dr and Mrs Fountain Des Moines. She leaves daughters Mrs Emily Strong Miss S Laura Ensign and Mrs Clara Fountain, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday afternoon at M E church with Rev S C Bretnall officiating.
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Better Land
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Poor Boy Wins at Oratory in Wisconsin State Contest
Appleton March 20 Leo RB Saretsky a Beloit College student and member of the Benton Harbor life saving crew earned the Wisconsin state oratorical title with a recitation on The American Negro He will represent Wisconsin in the interstate contest next month
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Reloit College
Benton Harbor
Midh
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Chinese in Clash With Japs Near Mukden
A Novee Vremra dispatch from Mukden reports Chinese police clashed with Japanese guards at Feshun over quarantine lines. One Japanese and one Chinese were killed and many wounded as authorities failed to enter the zone amid a note from Russia demanding closer adherence to the 1881 treaty.
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Feshun
Woman Speaks in Storthing First Norwegian Female MP
Mina Rogstad, a schoolteacher, becomes the first woman to address the Storthing representing Christiania seat vacated by Gen Bratlie. She predicts success for women’s political enfranchisement, noting the historic moment as the assembly rises to honor her maiden speech. An unrelated advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment follows.
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Debating Teams to Meet Friday at West High
Debating teams from West High and Davenport High will clash Friday evening on the income tax topic. The Waterlo team includes Lewis Cobb Clark Warfield and Joe Chapman and will debate from home. The Davenport trip will feature Miss Florence Dewey Ralph Marsh and Fred Wray. West High hosts the final Teachers Course lecture tonight with Prof. W W Wilcox speaking on The Present Crisis in American History. The event, free to the public, is in the West High assembly room and is supported by the Literary society inviting ladies to attend.
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Moose Benefit Pays Widow After Sickness and Death
Mrs. August Buhr receives 109.25 from the Loyal Order of Moose covering funeral and weekly benefits, advance dues, and remittance for her late husband Aug W Buhr. The letter credits the order with prompt, kind assistance in her sorrow. A cartoon note contrasts Canadian Rockies aspiration with financial limits.
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W. Buhr
August Buhr
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