Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
STATE TITLE To
Be DECIDED AT
BROWNING FIELD
Long Standing Rivalry to Cul-
inmate at Independent 0lym-
pic Game Tomorrow.
MOLINE SECURES NEW MEN
A. ssIzmann and Davenport to Play
Even Money Bets Scarce az
Nuggets.

With the state title at stake. all
roads will lead to Moline tomorrow af-
tcrpoon, when the Rock Island indie
pc. pts Cast years champsl will
clas. gith the REINFORCED and re-up-
holstt I'd Olympic aggregation at
Browning field. A crowd of 5000 is
expected.
Both Art Salsmann and Davenport
viii be in the Rock Island lineup, en-
abling Lifts men to present the
strongest front possible. Davenport,
who wrenched his ankle in practice
several days ago, and who was de-
clared out of il for at least two weeks
will be in the harness. The bum ankle
has been receiving daily massage
treatments. and with proper bandag-
ing, the speedy right halfback will be
as good as ever.
Art Sal6mann. the line plunging
baby, who holds down the fullback po-
sition. will be in at his usual place
For a time it was feared that he would
not play, owing to the serious illness
a his wife, but a noticeable change
Or the better in her condition has
Induced the r. |. star to reconsider.
WHAT TT Is ITs
When The Argus several days ago
published the rumor that the Olym-
pic team was loading up" for Rock
Island and would secure several out
side stars TO aid them in the battle,
Manager Adolphson Of the blonde
topped aggregation assembled heaven
WARD in a cloud of pale blue smoke.
The story was branded as a fig
ment OF diseased brain and worthy
of none but the occupant of a neatly
padded cell. THE Olympics secure
outside help?" raved the Moline man
ager Ten thousand times-NO!"
Never win anyone be able to cast
a smireh or blemish on the spotless
purity nd honesty OF my team. The
only difference between myself and
George Washington is that George
couldn't tell a lie can but | won't"
II was old stuff, but II went good in
Moline. and there were wild cheers
from the natives. a.-
AND THEN.
IN spite OF frenzied denials on the
ringer" proposition, Manager Adolph-
son last night sprung the following in
the Moline Dispatch:
1T has been announced that Man
ager Adolphson has secured for the
remainder of the playing season the
services OF Kirk at left end and Hen
erickson at right tackle Kirk is an
old Ames. Iowa. player. now living
in Silvis, and is both heavy and fast,
while Hendrickson was one of the
stars of the Illini team of last year.
Red Wolters. ex-Darenport high
school star, has also been added to
the squad, and may get into the game
Whaddaye mean, no ringers?
BETTING LIGHT.
The Olympics we're reported TO have
purse OF $500 with which TO back
their favorites. but thus far II has been
alIaost impossible for Islander fans TO
get rise" out of the Pillow City
contingent The only bet of any size
recorded thus far, was made yester-
day afternoon.
The Olympic club was communi-
Gated With on the telephone, and the
Moliners announced that it was true
they had q purse which they would
wager When asked tn extent of the
kale supply. 1t was learned that $50
would cover II.
a pool of over $500 has been re-
posing I'm the safe at the Bijou Sigar
store for several days. awaiting Moline
money. and two islanders Immediately
joTneyed 10 Moline.
At the Olympic club the MOliners
announced that they would bet even
money. but would also insist upon
grabbing the pot in case Of tie. As
this was the only way they would
place 1he money. the islanders &C
cepted. The Moline representative
thereupon flashed st, Joseph. Mo
bank roll.v consisting of "twos". and
n ones although IL must be stated in
y all fairness that the diminutive green
backs were not wrapped around q
corncob. The money was covered OF
the tie terms.
PROTEST @RED- Lift
The general sentiment in Moline Il
that the Olympics are due for beat
ing. and even Moline betting mel
are trying 10 get down money on Rocl
Island. AS the situation stands a
present. an even money bet on to
morrow's game is a real find"
The Olympics are very reasonable
in their demands as regards the Esm'
itself All they want - boa -Sacisss
They hare Gsp>lDd 4 L. Adams, I
Moline ma. as umpire. and IL va
ts1buy 5zreed that Leon Lift wogi:
referee for Rock Island. Now TIT
4oliners have registered a prolonged
vail OF protest. and refuse to allow
Lift 10 officiate. In order 70 establish
peace II Is likely that Manager Roch'
will be forced 10 allow Moline refere'
also. in addition to three Moline lines
men.
EXPECT CLEAN GAME.
The game viii be played on a 500