Bens Petroskey Bout Plans At Holland Arena
A boxing conference is set for 5 pm to firm a clean match between Leo Bens and Sailor Petroskey at the Holland arena. Promoters, managers, and referee Mentes will seek clear agreement on rule adherence and safety measures before the Wednesday night bout.
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Leo Bens
Bour
Sailor Petroskey
Holland Arena
Bens-Allard
Bena
Bens
Hens
Itzmer
Mentes
Tente
Petroakey
More ‘Taussig
Hie
Fred Sutherland
Jack McDonough
Melntosa
Centerville
Deana
McCarthy
Went
Granite
Street
Ieisereal Erie
Conde
Landtown
Nemiindu
Rebels Fail In Tampico Attack In Mexican Capital
Mexico City reports of December indicate rebels were defeated near Tampico after bombardment by federal gunboats and artillery. Federal accounts say about 800 rebels killed, hundreds wounded or left behind, while government sources deny Huerta deputy interference and note rebels may renew attacks or shift to Monterey with supplies and rolling stock seized.
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Mexico City
Tampico
City
War Office
Mexan
Huerta
Fletcher
Bianco
Victoria
Monterey
Mining man held for ransom in the mountains
Guadalajara December 14 English engineer Louis Baird assistant manager of Espada Mines an American company was taken by bandits in Jalisco and is held for 3000 pesos ransom. They threaten to shoot him unless payment is made. Baird is kept in the mountains and friends have arranged to pay if needed to secure his release.
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Mexico
Louis Baird
Espada Mines Company
Jalisco
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Banmcroft
Cincinati
Worcester
Moss
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Buffalo Club
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Packey McFarland
Packer
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Packey
Britton
McFarland
Br Tton
Danny Morgan
Heavy Packey
Packey New
Stock Yards
Leading Features Of Past Week In Sport
New York news discusses the National League meeting with limited sensational outcomes. President Tener's leadership reassures magnates about 1914 season prospects amid rising costs and stagnant attendance. Also noted are boxing title disputes, Johnson's refusal to defend, and French boxing discipline.
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Associated Press
Weil
Tener
Acceas
Gate Te Celota
Waterness
Fie da Cremarh
Nationa
Tener Aa
Harmonius
Teague
Matty’s Big League Gossip by Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson discusses baseball labor talks and players contracts with Giants figures like John Brush Jeff Tesreau and Chief Meyers. He comments on holdouts, earnings, and the shift of star players to other leagues while noting winter baseball activity around Los Angeles Oxnard and San Diego with Tex Russell Fred Snodgrass and Meyers involved.
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Matty
Christy Mathewson
Giants
John’ T. Brush
Lambe
New York
Mt. Tiruah
Ike
Yelis
Mr. Brush
Theas
Fred Snodgrass
Oxnard
Neck of the Woods
SPORT IN NEW YORK REVEALS HIGH VERACITY OF SIX DAY RACE
A New York Herald account of a six day bicycle race describes record attendance and chaotic spectacle. It notes spectators tossing chairs and water bags, releasing balloons to steal timepieces, and minor fights among enthusiastic fans amid nightly score announcements.
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New York Herald
New York
Pete’ Prunty
American Aid to China's Flood Relief and Bridge Construction
The United States legation aids China with flood control along the Hwai river in Honan and Anwhel Provinces, supplying hundreds of thousands of dollars for famine relief as the river floods devastate property yearly. Meanwhile a world class arch bridge rises at Langwies on the Chur Arosa railroad, with a 16 foot figure and 220 feet between abutments.
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Peking
Wee
United States Legation
Hwai River
Honan
Anwhel
America
Langwies
Chur Arosa
First-class catchers in baseball early lore and fate
Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 13. A muckrake through early baseball reveals star catchers who stood out for skill and character. The piece profiles Bennet, Bancroft, and fellow greats, detailing careers in Milwaukee, Worcester, Detroit and Boston, and recounts a Worcester victory with historic rule changes, plus subsequent moves among clubs and managers shaping the National League era.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
John ‘Clarkson
Kansas City
Willamsburg
Bennett
Wei
Fennett
Newcastle
Cisco
Milwaukee
Buck Weaver
John ‘Peters
Abner Dalrymple
Jake Goodman
Dalrymple
Meteorie
Dignity clash and boxing notes in rough season wrap
A faded sports column reflects on sharper digs in a public dispute among baseball magnates and a governor, with remarks on loyalty, training methods, and past confederations. Tales of Ketchel and Packey McFarland contrast with Harold Harvard talk and league upheavals, ending with speculative team needs across the American and National leagues.
Regan Charts Bold Plan as Clabby Fights Loom in Butte
In Butte a fierce middleweight scene unfolds as Jack Regan proposes a scheme to pit Jimmy Clabby against rivals. Clabby, sought after by promoters, may face Miller or Joe Jackson as Regan presses to elevate the American fight public. The talk hints at a Grudge bout and the lure of a McGoorty rematch.
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Butte
Jack Regan
Jimmy Cabby
Hammond
Clabby
Regan
Jimmy
Je Kan
Miller
Joe Jackson
Dave Smit
Eddie McGoorty
Refugees on Battleships and Hospitals Aid Wounded
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Fletcher report refugees from Tampico and Veracruz gathered aboard American ships. Tacoma and Chester ashore aiding over 30 wounded. Foreigner Howard Minley shot in ankle. others evacuated aboard Sumner Morro Castle. Navy cites 195 men 196 women 148 children aboard ships. No property losses, ships seen as safe.
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Chester
Fletcher
Navy Department
Tampico
Ver Cruz
Washington
Galveston
Howard Minley
Rhode Island
Visinia
New Jersey
Sumner
Department
O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huerta
Huerta claims he can mobilize over a million men
In Mexico City on December 14 President Huerta said he could immediately mobilize more than one million armed men if needed. He detailed that 150,000 national troops plus government aligned forces amount to a large reserve, and 900,000 more could be organized, with 52,000 haciendados agreeing to arm workers for protection.
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Frankfurter Zietung
Huerta
Guy Wrumern
Mexico
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