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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
Good EXHIBITION
Eat BURTls HOUSE
Proceeds of Athletic Entertainment
Last Night Goes To Camp Dodge
Gym Fand.

About two hundred fans Of the tri-
cities attended the athletic bill staged
at the Burtis opera house for the
benefit Of the nav $4,000 gym to be
erected at Camp Dodge for the SOL
diers.
On account of the death OF their
mother, Tony and Mike Gibbons were
unable to participate in the program
last evening. This announcement was
received with deep regret among the
fans present Several Davenporters
were substituted in the place of the
two champions.
Probably the classiest exhibition OF
the evening was clever four-round
boxing exhibition between Roy Moore
Of Minneapolis and Bobby Burns of
Ohio. This go probably was the speed
lest piece of footwork experienced in
Davenport since the appearance of
Packy Mcfarland several years ago.
The bill opened with Mohr and Steele,
two Camp Dodge soldiers, in four.
round bout. Tony Caponi of Rock Is
land staged fast four-round boxing
exhibition with Saph Mckenzie.
Peter Fassar, the Palmer school stu
dent of Davenport, put up classy
20-minutes' exhibition with Earl Cad
dock, contender for the heavyweight
wrestling championship. The exhibit
ton was clever and Wiser gave a good
account Of himself over his more ey-
periented and older opponent The
Dill was q success and the proceeds
vii go to the new gym to be erected at
Camp Dodge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
GRAND FlEETMAY
ADOPT BASEBALL.
British Officials May Introduce Amer
ica's National pastime to
Naval Men.

Base ct the British Grand Fleet,
Nov. 24,-Many leading British naval
men believe that baseball may solve
one Of the great problems of the grand
feet, that Of recreation. Here in the
grand fleet are over hundred thou
sand men who need some form Of play
aud there is nothing in the list OF
British sports which exactly fills the
bill. Naval officials feel that baseball
is the answer. But they also feel
that there is nobody here who is quail
lied to teach the game properly and
they hope that in some way it will be
found possible for Americans to as
sist in the introduction OF the ma
tional game.
One of the flag officers of the grand
fleet remarked to the Associated Press
correspondent today:
I'VE, who have seen baseball occas-
lonally on the other side or even as
played by your naval men in the far
east have come to believe that we
need it here.
our men are so completely isolated
from civilization in this district and
bases that recreat;c1 of some kind is
necessary and the Islands here abouts
are as destitute ot amusement oppor-
tunity as Robinson Trusoes island,
Cricket is not belligerent enough for
our sailor men, and football is impos-
slDle because the ground is TOO boggv
We have gone so far in the matter
OF baseball as to appoint a committee
TO lo9K INTO the cost of equipment. and
we have also written to some of the
governing officials OF the game n,
America asking for advice and sue-
gesuons The main problem is one of
teachlng the game properly. Nobody
mere knows enough about il To feel
qualified as an instructor. and it is a
pretty dry business learning a game
out of test book"
Another naval officer, who had him.
self played baseball in the Trnitad
States. doubted whether III Was nossi-
Die to mako baseball a popular snnr.
among the British sailors, slthonph
ne was thoroughly in favor * II II II II
could be done. = -
My opinion, however" he said els
that 1t really takes a year 10 train
Aen to play game so comn1icatad
ana Mighty skilled as your American
pasehail, | don't believe YOU conId
make even a mediocre baseball PLAYER
CUT OF the British sailor In a few
months, Nevertheless, / am al, for
giving it trial" ~ A0s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
CARBON CLIEE

Mr., and Mrs Nicholas Krambeck Wis
tied several days at the home OF their
daughter, Hrs. Revoe J. Phelps. or
Carey avenue, Davenport.
Mrs G. Stombs OF Rock Island Wis
tied Sunday with her son, Philip Stombs.
and family
Mrs. Chester Kennedy and two sons.
John and Chester. Jr,, visiter al East
Moline Saturday
John FahIsrrom left Saturday TO Join
his wife, who has been for the last
month at the home of their daughter
Mrs, Verne Lauger, at Swedsburg,
Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Milton visited
at Moline Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs Leroy Hampson, &C
companied by Miss Ella Milton, motor
Cook
Messrs, James Thompson. Joe Benson
and Jim Benson attended a carpenters
meeting at Moline SATURDAY night
Miss ANA Williams OF Moline visited
/ Sunday At the home Of her sister, Mrs,
William Reckwith.
Frank Bay OF Moline and his son.
William Bay of Rock Island, visited
Sunday at the home OF the formers
sister Mrs. Mary Holland
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carney visited
at Moline and Rock Island last week.
Mrs Steven Milton visited at Moline
and East Moline Tuesday
Mrs. G. r. Holland spent Saturday
with her sister, Msis Carrie Lambert,
at Milan
Mr. and Mrs. c. J. Peckham Of Erie.
III. were callers here Tuesday.
John Peterson Of Moline was a caller
here Tuesday.
Mrs. Oliu A Stipp and daughter
Gloria visited at East Moline Wednes-
day
Earl Benson visited at the home nj
his aunt, Mrs. Steve Adams. at East
Moline, the latter part OF the week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
B|LBOW TEAM TO
PRESENT STRONG
LINE TOMORROW
Davenport viii Have Its Hands Fuly
When Ii Battles the Fast st.
Paul Eleven.
EXPECT LARGE CROWD AT GAM.
Athletics Are In Excellent Condition
for Contest--Goahers Have
Great Squad.

The Davenport Athletics will have
their hands full tomorrow afternoon
when they battle the Bilbow Athletic
club Of st. Paul, at the Davenport
park. The game win start promptly
at 2::30 o'clock
The fact that 1t will be the onlv
battle in the tri-cities among heayv-
weight teams leads TO the expectation
that large crowd in Davenport will
be. present. Davenport is going at It's
best at the present time and no doubt
will give the St Paul team a good
run for its money. The Athletics
were put through its last signal drill
last night.
The Gophers' aggregation boasts Of
having one Of the best teams In the
country. They are classed with the
Minneapolis Marines, which eleven
! they will play on Dec . TO decide the
title Of TIE twin-cties. The ST. Paul
team Is not a one-man eleven Far
be it from such. Every position is
filled by a former college PLAYER
Some of the men earned positions ON
the all-western team and some were
chosen on the all-American. Vassan
Iof St Thomas. Leaf of Manchester.
Terseh Of Case; Dunnigan, Capron,
| McGovern and Pickering, along with
last years sensation, Sprapka, are
from Minnesota.
Known All over Country.
The Bilbow club is known from
coast to coast. For the last six years
this eleven has been defeating all
star aggregations in the country. The
famous Pine Village eleven. when it
was at its best, never boasted of A
lineup ike the one that the St Paul
club has. II has been said the Bilbow
club cancelled a game with an Ohio
team so that the contest could be ar
ranged With Davenport Manager
Flanagan of the RCck Island hide
pendents refused a game with the Bill
bow club. The st. Paul team attempt
ed on several occasions to play the
Islanders, but the great Minneapolis
Marines was scheduled in preference
TO the Bilbows.
The Davenport club will be in great
condition for the game tomorrow and
Coach Calvin is counting on a vic
tory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
SOPHS CONTINUE TO
WIN m TOURNAMENT

Sophomores and seminarians proved
the yictors yesterday afternoon in the
Augustana basketball tournament. the
former winning ever the academy,
Is to 6. and the latter taking the
juniors into camp by the count OF
10 to 5. Both games were hard
fought but the winners completely
outclassed their opponents.
Perhaps the best playing on the
floor was done by Redstrom. the
plucky junior forward. He was all
over the floor and in every play. He
was strongly seconded by valid
schmidt at guard On the theoloe
team, Berg, Larson and Bostrom put
up good games.
For the sophomores. Bill Anderson
was the big man. although Lyon at
center also showed up well The
lions share of praise for the academy
goes TO Frederickson ana Wieckstrom
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
CRUCIAL BATTLE
TO Be STAGED IN
THIS CITY DEC. z
Coin Used to Decide Park to Stage
Third Rock Island and Daven-
port Contest.
LENGTHY SESSION LAST NIGHT
Officials, Street Car Service and Ac.
c0mmodatiOns Discussed at
Gathering.
BY COON SMITH.

After q lengthy meeting held be-
tween the officials Of the Davenport
Athletics and Manager Flanagan Of
the Rock Island Independents laat
night, II was finally decided to play
the third and deciding game between
the rival elevens on Dec 2 in this
city.
This was settled when coin was
pitched into the cir with heads up,
which Flanagan called for The Dav-
export officials held to the fact that
the Iowa park is the better place to
stage the game and that the grounds
across the river viii accommodate a
larger crowd in q better manner
Flanagan gave his views Of the Dav-
export park, and then began to tell
the Davenport representatives. Of the
excellent facilities the local park has.
Flanagan stated that the Island City
park ia the logical place 10 play the
game, az 1t is In the center Of the tri-
cities and will accommodate a much
larger gathering than the Athletics
grounds. This was shown when the
$500 people swarmed the local park
10 drLenu the iuSS-lHu6ptuueIlH
game few weeks ago.
After several arguments placed by
the management OF each team, it was
suggested to flip coin As luck
would have Il. Flanagan called for
heads, and heads she came, so the ar
gument was settled right then and
there.
Arrangements for Crowd.
Manager Flanagan will at once be-
gin TO make arrangements 20 handle
one OF the largest crowds that ever
attended football game In the tri-
cities. An extra number Of reserve
seats will be installed in the park TO
accommodate all the fans who wish
them. Tickets for the reserve section
will be put on sale in the downtown
. district the early part Of next week
More ticket sellers and takers will be
used for this game so that the best Of
A satisfaction can be rendered the fairs
Arrangements are being made with
the Tri-City Railway company to run
through cars to Moline and Davenport
Y The officials Of the big contest will be
A announced In Il few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
MATHERVILE.E

Or. Murren was called to Kentuct,,,
laSt week by the serious Illness of his
three hours before he arrived
LOUIS Hummel was in Davennort
Fred Haddick was in Moline sunday
AIRS. John Simmons.
Andrew Today, who has been ser
iously III, Is some better.
Fred Foster of Glasford was re-
cent visitor at his home here
Miss Olive Raisbeck is now an, r,,,,,.o.,
at the central office. pay Gu
MRS olive Holt of GaIva was Wis.,
TOR mere the latter part of the week
zoe ADAMS, who has been i'll, is re-
John Jones is In Springfield. where
/ ne vent a delegate to tie /. o @. =.
pa Thomas Davinson received word from
is seriously Ill. '"eel
Mrs. Fred I.eurs of Viola was visitor
g 9ere aist week with her son Miller anu
Christy Bell and family have moved
here from Sherrard 0N
Ralph Jackson spent Sunday with
friends In Taylor Ridge.
ray Johnson visited Sunday with his
pFothef Ieorge at Camp Dodge. Iowa
Andrew Hagman has sold Ills resi-
ashce 70 Earl Erawfofu q farmer liz
Ing north fhere.
M III aanIla1 state inspectors or
sehools, and C. L. Gregory of AIelo
| c st, superintendent of schools, Wis
Graver Davis has returned home sro,,
visit with his mother at New Hart
Glyde Lawson took his little SON
L,lsaes Jr. TO Gaiesburg Sunday. where
hs VIII make his future home with His
ssrahapafents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Rho
deabaugh,
MRS, Charles Mingling spent saeur
daS ana Sunday In Ioline.
"a Hiiiery OF sherrard has star.s5
Werk az the Coal Valley mine.
me nigh school pupils have ham
seWihE eonrie OF hours each week
Tor the Red CrosK. "esA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
On Ole Sideiines



Shseaso, .eoY, -4--Lesi.s mann, &C
spsaas oNtneiaef with Tue ehicaso
-Satloh@is, VINO IS ethieIle director at
1tI4AAp i-osal, f1oasIon' ieAas, nias W
"1s.' '4.s es'A'.l asaln Ae1. season, ~ y.
80 ~. 80 Ieaeneu onaIts nsesn -
.1-sH, p.SsIasal VI 1ne cup, tnat Manh
psopaply WI DC gwen q Iurlougn %
q ie~Aio ~ ms services. Mann q0it
ms cup before the ena OF me season,
having volunteered ms services as an
instructor re met with success N
q atnie'1cs III the camp
Indianapolis, Nov, 24.-Baseball
fans Of Indianapolis contributed 1892
TO the bat and ball, fund for Ameri-
can soldiers, started ey Clark Crit
18th, manager OF The Washington club
Of the american league. Charlie Carr,
former MANAGER Of the indianapolis
club, was chairman or the committee
which undertook the campaign. The
money is 4ei1g used to purchase base
ball equipment for army camps and
the forces in France.
Greeneastle, Ind, Nov. 24.-Hith the
football season almost over, basket
bail practice has started at DePauw
university with six of last years let
termeh ready to participate. They
are Royce, Smith, Bastia2, 3iIlingsley,
Cook and kriner. A number Of fresh
men are also trying Tor the team,
with che exception OF the Univers-
ity OF Detroit which is new foe OH
the DeFat# scheduies, al games Will
De played against Indiana schools.
Chicago. Nov, 24.-Six teams will
get away IN the 10th annual cross
country run OF the Big Ten TO be
heid Saturday tNoy, IA, preliminary
to the Chicago Wisconsin football
game. The fve-miie course is Ia
Washington park, few blocks from
The football field. Ames is the only
university outside the western confer
euce to enter man. The other five
entries are chicago, wisconsin, Min
nesoea, ONO state and Purdue. The
Chicago team will attempt feat
which is without precedent in recent
years, the team, Eiddled by enlist
mants for military duty. will have
only FIVE men in the event AS il is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
CRESCENTS MANAGER
CANCELS TITLE GAME,

The Meanor Brothers and Moline
Cfeseents football game, which was TO
nave been staged at Douglas park a.
morrow afternoon to decide the light
heavyweight championship of the fri
cities, has been called Off by the Plow
CITY eIeYen. 1t seems as though the
GFescents, manager got cold feet and
decided to cancel the contest. MeanDr
brothers eleven is now the undisbut-
ed champs OF the three cities with
the cancellation of this game. the only
contest IN the tri-cities will be PLAYED
az the Davenport park between the
Athletlcs and the St. Paul Rilhow clnh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
Sunday School League
Sunday School Standing.

The Central Presbyterian, Zion
Lutheran and West End Settlement
basketball quintets continued its per-
feet per cent in the Sunday school
league last night The four games
wele fast and witnessed by Il large
crowd Of people.
The fastest game of the evening was
staged between the Memorial Christ
ian and Methodist teams. the former
winning by the count Of % to Is. Con
rad was easily the star OF the game.
scoring II of the % points for the
winners. The other games resulted as
follows: Zion Lutheran, 20: Baptist.
4; Central Presbyterian, rs; South
i'ark Presbyterian, 9; West End Set
tiement, 81, and Grace Lutheran, Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
SIGN PAPERS
KID HERMAN AND
MOORE CODE(,. 10
Bantam weight Managers Agree On
Terms for f0-Round Bout TO
Be Staged Here.
BOTH BOYS ARE KNOWN IN CITY
Big Match May Be Staged In Larger
Hall to Handle Crowd Expected
TO Attend.
BIZ COOK SMITH.

Articles Of agreement were signed
yesterday afternoon by Managers
Nike McNulty and Bob Kinney for a
10round boxing exhibition to be
staged before the Rock Island Athletic
Glib between Roy Moore and Pehn
hid Herman. The bout will be staged
In this city on Dec. 10. in hall that
will be announced later.
McNulty. Moore's manager, and Kin
ney, Herinan's manager, have been
dickering for some time for q go be-
tween the two boys. The managers
agreed on terms yesterday for the bout
to be staged in this city The two boys
have never met before in the ring, bu!
both are well known in this city.
Moore's initial appearance before
the Rock Island club Thursday night
against Richie has made him a faV-
orite with the local followers. The
fight fans were forced to like THE
Fighting Harp" because of his clever
ness, ability and speed exhibited
Moore is probably liked here as well
as any fighter Richie is well liked
by the sporting circles Of Rock IS
land end much credit was given the
little light headed scrapper for his
game fight be exhibited Thursday.
Roy's rival ring opponent does not
have 10 BE- introduced to the fans OF
this city, 3s he is well known and liked
here. It will be recalled that Herman
won a draw with Richie last winter
before the local club. His reputation
and ability as q bantamweight boxer
has not been forgotten. Herman is a
great boy and will give Moore q good
run for his money The two boys are
evenly matched although Moore has a
few more scraps to his credit Her
man lost q slight shade TO New Orleans
Pete Herman, bantam weight cham
pior in q 1G-round go, while Herman
won over Moore in 4 15-round 60 Both
boys made Jimmy AZine take the long
lcount in the seventh round Of d SEIZED
uled l0-round so.
Need Larger House.
1t is assumed that a. larger house
will have to be secured for the go on
Dec 70. Fans are clamoring for a
larger nall 10 stage tue bouts III the
near future
For a bout Of this kind, if a large
hall was secured, larger crowd would
no doubt attend, Fight fans from all
over the state are expected to attend
the so and large delegation from
Peoria will no doubt be present.
The bill on this date probably may
! be staged at the Empire skating rinH
or some other hail that viii hold 4
larger house than 500 people Babe
Meanor is promoting the bout and
/ promises to have several good preIim-
inaries.
The scheduled 10-round bout be-
tween Big Boy Butler Of this city and
Sam Langford, for Dec. Is, has beer
called off.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
LOCAL BOY WILL BOX
FOR SOLDIERS FUNT

Streator, Ill. Nov. 24.-Entire net
proceeds from the boxing exhibitions
to be held at the Streator opera house
Tuesday will go to the recreation fund
for soldiers and sailors. The bouts
ars sponsored by the American War
club Of Streator composed of business
men Of that town, and they are in
charge Of the finances and will deposit
the money with the national war fund
On the card is a ten round lightweight
affair between Red Cole of St. Louis
and Freddy Enck of Aurora and a ten
rounder at lis pounds between Marty
Henderson, Joliet, and Peanuts Dun
dee Of Rock Island. A six round pre-
liminary is carded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
BAT NILSSON IN AGAN

Des MONIES, Ia, Nov. 24-Battling
Nelson yesterday afternoon wired
President Wilson offering his ser
vices as an athletic instructor IN the
cantonments. Any sucker who won't
fight for his country should be sent
70 Germany and made to fight against
it" Bat said. Bat closed mis- circus
season in Missouri and was on his
way to Valley Junction, Iowa, to see
his sister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
SPEAKER SAYS HE IS
NOT AFTER EXEMPTION

Dallas. Texas, Nov 24,-Ball play
ers generally want t,, do what the gov
eminent most needs them to do, Iris
Speaker, star outfelder Of the CleTe-
land Americans said here yesterday,
I'VE have been given to understand
unofflcially;' he said, that the gov
eminent believes we can be Of great
service in entertaining the soldiers be-
fore they so to war, and the wounded
when they return.
Il am Of military age and anxious
to get into the service. / know the
other players want to serve the coun-
try where needed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24

Urbana, Ill, Nov. 24.-With the Il
lini destinies in charge Of a 17-year-
old quarterback, who will start his
first varsity game, the Iliini await the
invasion Of DR.. Williams Gephers
with little confidence, but lot Of
determination. Lovejoy is the youth
full pilot who will meet such a Sc
we're test on his debut The little
Chicagoan is game to the core and
Zuppke is stalking everything on his
ability to handle the eleven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
sOLDIER.PLAYER INJURED.

/ HockIord, III, Nov. 24,-TWenty-slx
men who have been working 10
make" the Camp Grant team, when
will play Camp Custer in Chicago Dec.
i, was given tryout today In a game
with the Rockford Amateur Athletic
club eleven. Roy Bard former Hyde
Park-Princeton star. who has been
practicing with the Camp Grant can
didates, was put out with a wrenched
shoulder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
KNOX BEATS LOMBARD
FOR TITLE OF STATE

Galesburg. III. Nov. 24.-Knox col
lege. Little Five champion, and LON
bard college, Little Nineteen cham
pion, met yesterday afternoon in their
annual football game for the Illinois
title and Knox won in a griiling con-
test by a score of 9 to s.
During the first five minutes Jack
son of Lombard place-kieked from the
40-yard line Knox braced in the sec
end quarter and long gains by Imag,
Hamblin and Bridgford carried the
ball to the six-yard line, when Ham
bin went over tor touchdown. but
failed to kick goal.
After receiving the kickoff Knox
carried the ball to the 40-yard line,
where Campbell dropped a perfect
goal. This ended the scoring.
...-- -,l.4l4,4, scared for
7 ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
FORT DODGE LEADS IN Tourney

In the midwest bowling tournament
at Des Moines last night Fort Dodge.
Iowa, bowlers assumed the lead in
singles and doubles. when ". Tang
shot $50 in singles and Ford and
Rankin rolled 1910 IN the doubles.
The Marion Handley team Of aIilwau-
kee, with 9.S22, is still high men in
the division.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24

Frank Click, captain of the
Princeton 1916 football team, who is
in charge Of athletic training at
Camp Upton, Yaphank, L. l., is also
coaching the strong football team
that has been organized among the
soldier boys there, A great many
former college stars are at Camp
Upton, an1org them being Lieutenant
Bomeisler, former star Yale end. and
Lieut.. Bob Storer, an ex-Harvard
football hero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
MADDEN WINS WITH E,yo

lineage, Nov. 24.-Bartiey Madden
q New Jersey knocked out Jim Cot
fey. che Dublin giant. In the ssysnth
roana az Providence. r. l.. last night.
Pat Moore of Memphis end Freddie
LneK OIL Aurora fought a 1o-round
draw at Aurora. ILL.,. last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24
PRIZE BOX BRINGS 600

lineage, Nov. 24-The auction saIe
q boxes for the football game here
Dec l, hctween army teams fro ,
lamp Grant and Camp Custer, held
Yesterday at the BOARD OF trade
amounted TO sS.425. ' a'e
Tae prize box brought s50D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24

Hobby Baker, Princeton's hockey
and football star, 10 now lieutenant
In the aviation service and his ex-
ample has inspired many Princeton
athletic starr to go In 70 rthe flying
branch. So many Of the Tiger hockey
stars are now training to be fliers
that Princeton has decided TO do
without hockey seven this winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24

Wisconsin will not finish the sea-
son without a defeat nor win the
western conference title, but Coach
Richards has drille1 a team this fall
that MADE things hum in the west.
captain Hancock is not only one of
the best guards in the west but he il
also skillful leader. Quarterback
Simpsons tackling and forward
passes as well as his running with
the ball have made him one of the
individual stars Of the conference
this fall,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-24

Lombard.