Day in history for April 18, 2007

1857 -- 150 years ago

There are plenty of strong, able-bodied men hanging about the city with no visible means of support and no known business.

1882 -- 125 years ago

About 400 emigrants passed through Rock Island yesterday on the Rock Island Lines. They were on their way to Manitoba, Canada.

1907 -- 100 years ago

Louis Cook, Rock Island shortstop, has been selected to coach the University of Illinois baseball team for the season.

1932 -- 75 years ago

Farmer Miller of Rock Island and Max Marek of Chicago, two of the four members of the Chicago Golden Gloves team who were able to defeat New York opponents, were matched today for the windup of the all-star boxing program at the Davenport Coliseum April 28.

1957 -- 50 years ago

Norman Clayton, Moline baritone and featured WHBF and WHBF-TV soloist, will sing at the annual Easter sunrise services Sunday in Wharton Fieldhouse. The service, which begins at 6 in the morning, with the organ prelude at 5:45, is sponsored by the Council of Churches of Rock Island County.

1982 -- 25 years ago

Robert Mohr, owner of Lee's Liquors, 3722 14th Ave., Rock Island, presented a $2,500 check to the Foundation for Crippled Children and Adults. Money for the donation was raised through a April Fool's Day fund raiser at Lee's.

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