Carabao Jokes Spark Army Dinner Controversy
Echoes of the Carabao jokes reach Atlanta after a Washington dinner disturb President Wilson. Brigadier General Evans defends the joke order saying the Carabaos are a jovial group and would not offend the commander in chief. The Carabaos, traced to the Philippine war era, claim a large civilian military following and a tradition of annual dinners.
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Philippines
Atlanta
Wilson
Army and Navy
Washington
Robert K Evans
Department of the Gulf Farmer
Carabao
Order
Wilgen
Dians
Teft
Order of the Caranaos
Post season games start this Friday in local championship
Reports detail a post season contest between Compan G of the Fifth Regiment Infantry and the Governors Horse Guard of the Second Squadron. Games will be at the Armory and court on Friday December 19 with admission and proceeds supporting the athletic committees of the clubs. The season features star players Huai Mitek and others, with noted guards and forwards from Atlanta, and referee Al Blancairt to oversee the championship.
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Pams
Fitth Regiment Infantry
Governors Horse Gruard
Tlanta National Guard
Governors Horse Guard
Jy Haw
Asary
Witchampurskis
Mt Amatis
Deeroo
Hevessars
Dueater
Ini Testis Uver
Aavery
Gleam Winmibk Boo Murein
Ges Polots
Grives
Atlanta
Lange
Cromors
Td Tis
UD Redex
Bath
J Griffin
Cilumbis
Tlinta Athieu
Tolumbus
Finkert Paves Pevler Williams
Wothews
Dt Gravyt
Rinuchard
al Blancairt
Fenme
Ery
Billy Smith Selects Crackers Uniforms for Team
Manager Bill Smith has chosen the Crackers new road and home uniforms. The home set features white with blue trim while the road kit uses blue and white accents. The designs focus on clean lines and distinct headwear while maintaining team branding.
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Billy Smith
Bill Smith
McGowan Chosen Captain of South Carolina Football Team
Laurens SC player McGowan, with three years on the varsity squad, is named captain for the 1914 South Carolina Gamecocks football season. The appointment comes as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
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M’gowan
South Carolina
Columbis SC
Chamberly
McGowen
Quatersack
University of Soith Cataliny
McGowan
Laurens SG
Varsrts
Gorman Hanting Bauts and Gurnn’s Challenge Note
Fragmentary report details a boxing bout with Gorman Hanting Bauts and Gurnn challenging for a title. The piece mentions a recent win over Tony Cromi at a Chicago venue and hints at a planned bout against Gomez in a future match.
Challenge Accepted in Varnier Bas Outs Rotted The Las Cirgm
Fragmentary sports note references Varnier bas outs and a game against Um ris na ie Views, with Captain Wley Bhar om Ma a mentioned as a possible player or figure. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Bas
Dr Ridley Publishes Book Of Verses
Caleb Ridley pastor of Centre Parish church has seven copies to send to Christina, and notes a mixed bag of line breaks and odd phrasing in publishing. The fragmentary text describes orders and pricing, with the author mentioning a personal stake and a plan to publish a limited run for distribution.
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Caleb Ridley Pister
Cen Plist
Joy ride proposal brings a $30 fine in Athens
In December, Frank Purr, a young man from a prominent family, was fined $30 in mayor's court for making a improper proposal to a young woman during a night buggy ride. The incident, witnessed by a startled passerby, drew community attention as an odd festive moment.
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Athens
Frank Purr
Mayors Court
Harvard Plans Strenuous Schedule for Next Football Season
Cambridge Mass December 15 Harvard's varsity football team faces a heavy slate with nine games, including a October 31 date with Michigan and October 3 with Georgetown. Holy Cross shifts to Holy Cross game at Yale and the entire schedule, in the new stadium, features nine contests and moves Cornell.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Crimson
University of Michigan
Georgetown
Cornell
Holy Cross Txea
New Havin
Harvards
Eorretown University
Penn State Otober
University of Wichigan
Cross Country Run At Tech Seeks Enthusiastic Entry
The annual cross country event at Tech drawn students from three dorms Swans Riverside and Shacks plus city residents form four teams. A silver cup donated by faculty dads crowns the first three finishers with prize baked treats for winners and a travel relay included. The three mile course starts at 8 30 with waterworks turnaround and return.
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Tech
Indivi
Tith
Aravehs
Swatsil
Knowles
Sudents
Tim
Will Boothe
Devon
Peculiar Ranking Sparks World Tennis Controversy
The English Lawn Tennis association faced a disputed ranking storm after a chaotic world championships. Names like Brooks and McGaughlin were bracketed for second place while other top competitors disputed outcomes and ranking positions as officials weighed protest details and sport politics.
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Jeu Vip
Metouxhlin
Gin Chamic
Ubey Rite
Brooks
McGaughlin
Pop Boy Smith May Go to the Lookouts
Rumors say Clarence Pop Smith, former Turminghan star, is headed to the Chicagos Lookouts for the coming campaign. The Chicagos White Sox reportedly planned to trade Smith to the Lookouts if they no longer want him, with Houston Signal cited as possible suitor.
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Pop Boy
Smith
THE
Lookouts
Clarence Pop
Boy Smith
Turminghan
Chittahugsa Lookouts
Chiccaso White Sox
Tophouts
Secals
Bill Emit Ma
Andake
Suung
Sox
Slipping Fast Lefty Pursell to New York League
Fragmented report notes Lefty Pursell tied to Connie Mack with a rumored $100 stake. Mentions UK Baltimore club, New York State League, and Wright Corcoran heading to the New York battle league. Unclear names and phrasing reflect damaged OCR text.
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Lefty Pursell
Connie Mack
Crick
Baltimore
New York State
Leveue Wackey
Corcoran
New York
Matthews Sought as Birmingham Coach
Harry Matthews, former Cracker, is linked with a Birmingham coaching berth. The report notes his potential move to lead the Sewpo Mews team of the Virginia Jesue, with emphasis on future participation and duties.
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Harry Matthews
Birnincham
Eat
Lurminghim
Matty
Virginia Jesue
Pful First Sacker Sent to Logkouts in Swap Muddle
New York on December 16 reports the first-sacker Pful was limited by the Sewcork N41 Honel league club from day abroad to Chetinoga of the Southern & swaton LtVirecencd 1 try out with the mtstuoie. He applied recently Toy reinstatement.
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New York
Wuntcomery
Lefk
Firsk Bisemin
Sewcork
Honel Leeiue
Chetinoga
Southern
Swaton
Mtstuoie
Amgard
Calif
All American Player Wins Mustache Medal in Chicago
The United States college football scene honors Nelson Xo of West AH America as the most striking mustache wearer. Experts note the distinctive facial hair drew attention during the December 16 ceremony in Chicago.
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Chicago
Nelson Xo
Eten
United Surea
Ind Gupta
Univerats ii
Training Camps Schedule For Various Cities
Training camps listed for American clubs with venues including Washanston Charlottes Florida and Wirksqn in Florida plus St Petersburg. Playplans show Robles Cal Sleveland at Athens Ga ngton at Hot Springs and Detroit at Gulipert Mississippi with dates likely in spring.
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Pleasve Clibs
Falows Washanston
Charlottes
le Flandelphin
Wirksqn
St Petersburg
Playplaso
Faso
Gulls Trade Berger for Clayton Perry at Southern Meet
Briscoe Lord Mobiles new manager announced trades after the Southern league meeting. Tuprd said Charley Starr was sent to New Orleans for Pepe, and Mobile completed a deal with Nashville sending Fremme Berger to the Vols for Clayton Perry to bolster the Gulls infield.
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Briscoe Lord
Ebbetts to Fight to Retain Tinker in Brooklyn
New York reports Charles Vickets, president of the Brooklyn National League club, said he would telegram a reply to Cincinnati directors seeking to cancel the sale of Joe Tinker for 22,000. Betsy asserts the deal was made in good faith and Brooklyn will stand by the agreement, rejecting higher cash offers and proclaiming the Cincinnati action without precedent as the top bid could take Tinker away.
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New York
Charles Vickets
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Todiy
Yester
Cincinnati Club
Joe Tinker
Brooklins
Tinker
Brooklsn
Cincinnati Club Ag
English Polo Team Buys Ponies for International Cup
New York December 16 The English polo team, led by Lord St Ledgers, hires W Balding to select mounts. Purchases include Minora, Meteor, Rice Pudding, Minzue, Quicksilver, Masournsen, and Kitts. Bowles ponies owned by Major FW Barrett join for training and matches in England and Madrid.
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Lord Ashby St Ledgers
W Balding
Lord St Ledgers
Minora
Skedaddle
Buckmaster
Meteor
Whch
Br'tish
Lord St Ledgers Balding
England
Duke of Penaranda
Madrid
FW Barrett
Masournsen and
Kitts
Major Barrett
Count Castro Signs With the Lockouts
An announcement says Count Louis Castro was signed by the Chattanooga team to fill the unwtity duties next season. Castro will perform comedian sidelines stunts while the Lockouts head into the coming campaign. O B Andrews believes his pep on the lines will add spin.
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Count Louis Castro
Chattanooga
Castro
Cimpaga
Cordier Is Champion In National Squash Title Fight
New York December 1 6 4 J Cor dur former Yale captain is the new national Champion of squash tennis. The final of the tournament played yesterday resulted in Cordier’s victory with a total tally and aces.
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New York
J Cordur
Yale
Atte Coruiers
Peranent
Lvstsn
Dupont Irving
Cordicy
McFarland Suspended by Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Wisconsin boxing officials suspend McFarland from boxing in the state for failing to wave certain requirements. Jackes We larland expresses concern over the commission action while noting the suspension could end his career if he fails to comply. The episode centers on Dec 6 and Dec 18 dates in Chicago and Milwaukee and the commission’s authority to bar him from future bouts.
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Milwaukee
Wis de Ember
Wek
Urland West
Jay Uspend
Adil
Wap and Boxing Commission
Oar
Fale
Silistictors
Werete Fae Rattan Am Wily
Gihee Oni
Chicike
Jackes Welarland
Wiconsan
Jothur
Wisconsin
The Girl of My Dreams on Tour at the Bijou
The on tour company presents The Girl of My Dreams a crook ersatz musical comedy to Atlanta crowds with Countess Von Hacefelat in a leading seat and an ensemble of about 40. Edwin Slovene Tina Marshall and Jewell Kelley headline with strong reviews and high ticket demand for remaining shows including a Saturday matinee. The Denver premiere notes a melodrama in the Bijou stock theater and previews a lively season ahead.
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Almuss
Madame ‘Sherry
Phe
Stadard
Countess von Hacefelat
Petr
Tina Mirshall
Am Ure
Orfarmanes
Enimaig
Flateam
Jewell Kelley
Bulow
Denver
Jewell Kelley Company
Harvard to choose captain for 1944 football team
Cambridge Mass December 1 Special The Harvard football squad will meet Wednesday to select a captain for the 1944 eleven. It seems certain that Charles Brickley, the loans great halfback, will be chosen, though guard Wouter Drumull has a few supporters. Seventeen men are eligible to vote.
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Cambridge Masy
Harvard
Charles Bickley
Balf Wack
Wouter Drumbul
Haralson County Trade Board Plans Chamber of Commerce
In Talapoosa Georgia December 16 special meeting at the Majestic Theater formed a plan for a county chamber of commerce. Speakers Bradley and Caldwell outlined the project under the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A committee on organization including Leo Chandler C E Pearce Judge Hayes and EP Dudson will start meetings in Urmen and Buchanan in January to launch the county chamber. WW Huses entertained the crowd and newspaper proprietor Dudson of Talanoos remains active in pushing the effort.
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Talapoosa
Haralgon County
Chamber of
Sommerte
Cog Bradley
Charles B Caldwell
County Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Leo Chandler
C E Pearce
Talqpoos
QT Hayes
EP Dudson
JGY Riders Victim Dies in Brunswick
Brunswick December 16 Special report says a member of the JGY Riders died from injuries after being struck by an automobile while attempting to cross railroad tracks. A party of riders witnessed the accident and the automobile fled the scene. The victim, about 20 years old, died at city hospital. Also notes election of officers for the local lodge with names and positions listed.
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Brunswick
Jos
Loiton
Strick
Bs Ieople
Carr City Hospital
Handsome Prizes For Motorcycle Race In Savannah
Savannah December 16 The Savannah Motorcycle Club announced final plans for a 300 mile Christmas day race. Prizes include 500 dollars in gold for the winner, a silver cup valued at 200, plus 50 and 100 dollar gold prizes for second and third. A special 60 dollar prize goes to the first Savannah rider. This race marks the first 300 mile event sanctioned by the Federation of American Motorcyclists and awards the world championship for the 300 mile course to the winner regardless of average speed.
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Savannah
Savannah Bo
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Augusta Quintet Here Next Saturday
The Augusta Young Mens Christian association basketball team of Augusta is scheduled to play the Atlanta athletic club Saturday night. Reports from Augusta say the quintet is unusually strong this year and expected to deliver a tough game.
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Augusta Quintet
Augusta Young Mens Christien Association
Atlanta’ Athletic Club
Augusta
Forward Pass Critique by Harvard Coach in Cambridge
Harvard coach Percy D Haughton challenged the value of the forward pass asserting it is weak when opposing teams study it. He displayed slides from the 1912 Yale game showing Yale’s Captain Ketcham neutralized by Harvard forwards and noted Ketcham’s absence from Walter Camp all American selections due to rough play. Harvard players will elect their captain for the upcoming year tomorrow.
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Cambridge Mess
Harvard
Yale
Percy D Haughton
al Neich
Crimson
O Bren
Haughton
Coch Haughton
Ketcham
Walter Camp
Lornerrow
Christmas Week Premiere Promises Sterling Melodrama
The stock company prepares a holiday rendition of A. Midheleht Marriage by Hal Reids. The production aims to showcase the company’s strength and offer actors strong roles and clever work during Christmas week.
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Hal Reids
A. Midheleht
Wade
Uetter Ping
Cherish memory and traditions amid war era satire in the Philippines
A fragment recounts how members of the organization avoided any adverse criticism of current administration policy. Dinners were described as jovial and good natured, with satire enjoyed by members including former Paramount Carabao, who asserts it is impossible for the order as a body to criticize the commander in chief.
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Philippines
Ieee
Omist
Carabao
Tas
Wilson Meets Cabinet In Whitened Room After Illness
President Wilson, recovered from grippe, meets with his cabinet in the White House upper apartment per doctor Grayson’s orders. The session, held in the historic study, aims to reconnect with department heads after a week of isolation, with no pressing subjects on the agenda.
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Washington
Wilson
Grippe
White House
Grayson
Lincoln
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