Illinois Coach Zuppke Poised For Western Title Clinch
St Paul Minn Nov 17 Bob Zuppke of Illinois stands on the brink of clinching the Western Conference title. His unconventional methods and forward looking schemes have transformed Oak Park and Illinois, elevating players like Pogue and Clark. Critics once doubted the new style, but Illinois routed Minnesota and Chicago, proving his football mastery and tactical insight.
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Bob Zuppke
George Stallings
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Oak Park
Zunpke
Illinois
Minnesota
Gophers
Chicago
Pogue
Clark
Apa
Flanagan Sold to Giants from Muscatine Swing
Mike Flanagan, the Muscatine right hander from Muscatine via Dubuque, sold by Muscatine to John McGraw's New York Giants for 2000 dollars. Sam Black confirmed the deal after the season as Foxy Red now leads local baseball. Flanagan will report to spring training in Marlin, Texas after finishing the season with the Muskies.
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Ned Egan
Connie Mack
Central Association
Mike Flanagan
John McGraw
New York Giants
Sam Black
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Flanagan
Foxy Red
Muskies
Keokuk Asl
Indians
Clinton Anxious to Change Plans Over High School Contract
Principal Webb of Clinton high school seeks to shift the agreement from West High to East High after West High’s defeat, hoping Clinton will play Des Moines on Thanksgiving. Clinton risks loss of standing if the contract is broken without mutual consent. Awaiting East’s reply on possible intersection with Manchester or Malden high schools.
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Webb
Clinton High School
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West High
Des Moines
High School Association
Manchester
High
Malden
Mass
Everett High
Boston
Ellsworth to Meet Upper Iowa in Season Finale
Ellsworth college football travels to Fayette on Friday to face Upper Iowa university in the final game of the season. Both teams appear evenly matched, with local supporters noting Upper Iowa's early results and Ellsworth's revived fighting pep after last Friday’s Dubuque game.
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Iowa Falls
Ellsworth College
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Ellsworth
Upper Iowa
Dubuque
Killing the Goose and the Baseball Trust at Kansas City
Sioux City Tribune argues that four men representing major league baseball met in Kansas City to divide territories fix salaries issue permits for teams and deny others control wire services and news gathering while licensing game prices. The piece questions if such practices would violate the Sherman Antitrust Act if used by a manufacturing or transportation company.
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Kansas City
Sioux City Tribune
INLD SIGNS PLAYERS FOR NEXT YEAR'S BUNNIES
Belden Hill of Cedar Rapids reports the signing of new men for the Bunnies next season. First base man Fred Moore of the Philadelphia Athletics, catcher Eddie Bush from Colorado, outfielder F. C. Wislesworth from Idaho, fielder Jack Brasel from Connecticut, and catcher Neal Wells of Tatington Connecticut join the squad. The notice reflects a local sports update with player recruitment details from Cedar Rapids.
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INLD
Cedar Rapids
Belden Hill
Fred Moore
Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie Bush
Colorado
F.C. Wislesworth
Daho
Jack Brasel
Connecticut
Neal Wells
Tatington
Conn
Nebraska Would Tackle Illinois In Postseason Clash
Lincoln Nov 17 Jumbo Stiehin Nebraska athletic director and football coach says Cornhuskers open to a post season game with Illinois for the western title with proceeds to the Red Cross. Nebraska would seek Missouri Valley approval and board consent before negotiating with Illinois and Iowa looms next as a key test.
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Missouri Valley Conference
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Yale
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Board of Athletic Control
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Ilinois
MAY HOLD OLYMPIC GAMES IN 1916 IN AMERICA
Paris reports Baron de Goubertin, head of the international committee, says if Europe cannot host the 1916 games due to the war they may be moved to the United States. He notes France will suffer short term record losses with many stars at the front, but the war could spur future fitness.
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Paris
United States
Baron Pierra de Goubertin
International Committee
Drunkenness and the Drunkard Explored in Olio Ad
A plainspoken appeal argues that moderate drinkers are as much drunkards as the man in the gutter, differing only by stage. It promotes three days at the Des Moines Neal Institute to curb cravings, offering privacy and a chance to regain respect without force of will. Contact details for C. B. Collins, superintendent, are provided.
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Des Moines Neal Institute
Neal Institute
C. B. Collins
Sixth Avenue
Center Street
Fifth
Walnut
Sunday Stirs Up Des Moines Folks at Tabernacle
Sunday reports large crowds and 330 conversions at Des Moines tabernacle with 222 conversions at men’s meetings and Mrs Sunday addressing Cen tral Church of Christ. He defends preaching against graft while noting Frank Gotch earned 20000 for eighteen minutes and that he refused higher pay to protect his religious reputation.
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Tabernacle
Evangelist Sunday
Central Church of Christ
Hsten
Frank Gotch
Chautauqua
Any Street
Wants Money Back Contract Annulled Over Vacuum Washer Deal
J C Murtagh sues Thomas McBride over 1667 vacuum washers and 35 shares as collateral from a Dec 3 1912 contract with Domestic Utilities Manufacturing Co of Los Angeles and M L Wester. He seeks $2500 refund, contract annulment, and an injunction to stop sale of collateral, alleging misrepresentation and lack of consideration.
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Thomas McBride
Waterloo Register Co
J. C. Murtagh
McBride
Domestic Utilities Manufacturing Co
Los Angeles
M.L. Wester
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promises Gentle Relief
An advertisement touts Foley cathartic tablets as wholesome and cleansing with a stimulating effect on stomach, liver, and bowels. It claims regulation without griping or unpleasant after effects and notes stout people find immense relief and comfort. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
Jome Won't Work If Given Change At Waterloo Bureau
The Waterloo Commercial Club has started a free employment bureau noting two unemployed classes. Some men with families secured work briefly, then quit for harder or different jobs. The article follows one family where the father’s job change left them short of food and warmth, and predictions that charity may be called upon despite efforts to place workers.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Commercial Club
van Vieck
Vaen Wieck
Hie
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Air Does Wonders With Gray Hair Miracle Cure
An advertisement promotes Hay's Hair Health by Philo Hay Specialties Company of Newark New Jersey. It claims two methods to handle gray hair by chemical dye or a patience-free air based treatment that returns hair to its natural color. The copy notes money back guarantees and lists price points 26¢ 50¢ and $1.00.
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Hay
Philo Hay Specialties Company
Newark
N. J
Waterloo
Special Train To Cedar Rapids For Waterloo Knights
A Friday afternoon special charter train from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids will depart at 2 o clock with 200 to 800 members and teams of the Knights and Ladies of Security. Arriving at 4 30 p m, the cars display order colors and banners reading Knights and Ladies of Security Waterloo Largest Council in laws. Supper at 6 p m, initiatory work at 7 50, ball at 9 p m with Cedar Rapids council hosts. H G Rogers to speak at Latimer s hall.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Council
Knights and Ladies of Security
Cedar Rapids
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