Brown’s pitching career still alive says Mor Decai Brown
The article portrays Mor Decai Brown as a former Cubs and White Sox pitcher with a two thirds winning record through 1912. It notes injuries last year and hints he may return to the majors, with Frank Chance predicting Brown’s influence could resume. Brown disputes deprecation, claiming prime form and ongoing potential for 1913.
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Adrian Anson’s record unmatched in baseball history
Chicago reports that Adrian C. Anson, longtime captain and manager of the Chicago National League club, held a 22 year tenure with 21 seasons as player. His career totals include 2,178 games, 8.7 average, and 1,071 runs, marking an unattainable standard in the sport’s early era.
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Thonas Hag
LMU Gains Ground In Brunswick League Contests
The LMU team won three straight games from the Jay Birds at the Manahi alleys. Clarence Manahl led his team with a 165 2 3 average, while he also top scored for the Jay Birds with 192 and a high of 138 2 3 for the evening. Other LMU players posted scores around 118 145 140 as the standings show LMU atop Brunswick League briefly.
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Minnesota Gopher Football Schedule Still Uncertain for 1913
Minneapolis Nov 30 Minnesota's 1913 football schedule remains undecided with plans to retain Illinois Wisconsin and Chicago likely. Possible Michigan reentry and a Lincoln Nebraska game are discussed along with potential removal of the seven game limit for more practice games.
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Increase Prizes for Tournament in Middle West Bowling
Kansas City November 20 The Middle West Bowling Association set higher prize money for this week’s Grand Alleys tournament. Five men will share 1450 for top twenty teams, two men 1190 among thirty eight teams, and 68 individuals 1047 plus seven special awards totaling 140. Gold watches and jobs go to winning team members and top scorers.
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Moneer Man Hangs Self at Bed Post in Duncombe
Fort Nodge reports Phinneas Porter aged sixty six, a Duncombe resident, hanged himself to a bedpost with a strap. He was found at noon after being seen downtown in good spirits at 11:30. No explanation was left.
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Fresh Air Urged Over Warmer Classrooms In Des Moines
Des Moines reports warn against overprotective winter heating in public and parochial schools. Officials urged wide opening windows or storm sash and simple ventilation devices to admit abundant pure air, noting 68 degrees Fahrenheit as a safe classroom limit and cautioning against excessive heating.
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Women Seek Nine-Hour Workday Bill in Iowa
Des Moines Nov 30 The Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs proposes a bill to limit women’s workday to nine hours across factories and stores. The bill lists leaders from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Dubuque Muscatine Denison Belmond and Ames. Labor Commissioner Van Duyn supports the plan and favors a women deputy in the Labor Department to enforce the provision.
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Dubuque
Henry Jayne
Musca
Minnesota
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Labor Commissioner's Office
Simpson Ready for Basketball
Indianola Iowa November 30 With the close of football and Hal Iddings returning to Simpson athletics Simpson basketball looks brightest in years Assistant Coach Roberts works long hours The team loses Captain Mathews and Forward Holmes but retains regulars Sater Graves Piffer Blaylock Miller J Miller and Wilson with new talent also joining the squad
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Minburn Blocum Drives New Push for Season Spots
Local organizers including Blocum of Minburn press for a strong season start to secure competitive positions. The group emphasizes steady work and unity as they anticipate key fixtures that will set a precedent for future place standings.
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Linden Notes Seaside Visitors And Local Happenings
In Linden on November 30 Mrs. C. C. Savage and her adopted son Bettie Swan arrived to spend winter with daughter Mrs. C. A. Hunt on Lafayette street. Fred Hunt of Webster City visited his mother and sister, and Howard Savage plans to travel once well enough. The Hardman home welcomed a daughter on Butler avenue. Mrs. L. E. Park travelled to Cameron Missouri to see Rev. and Mrs. J. B. Rutledge. Mrs. J. M. Bandfield stayed in Janesville this week. Henry Call and his sister Miss Call were sick this week. Mrs. Anderson injured her foot by stepping on a nail. Mrs. Zuehlke rests and has been steadily improving.
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Webster City
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Cameron, Mo
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Janesville
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Vinton News Highlights Include Flag Gift and Tragic Death
The Vinton column notes the Woman's Relief corps presented a flag to Company G, 53rd Infantry on its 25th anniversary. Robert Smouse, 9, paralyzed from a Cedar River diving accident, died this week. Diphtheria actions praised by Secretary Sumner. local minor notes cover travel, anniversaries, and community projects.
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Fire on Train Sparks Panic Near Des Moines
Passengers on Wabash No. 1 from St Louis to Des Moines panicked as a fire erupted in the forward chair car and again near Hastie seven miles east. The blaze, likely from a locomotive spark, confined to the rubber vestibule and smoker, was fought by crew and passengers. Juror Fred Lambert helped calm fears until the train stopped and the fire was subdued.
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