First Christmas Miracle Play Sets Medieval Cathedral Stage
A northern English cathedral hosts the first Christmas Miracle Play with monks, angels, and a triple crowned God figure. Mary, Gabriel, shepherds, and three kings appear in a solemn, realistic pageant as artisans witness inspiration for their ongoing work. The crowd includes townsfolk, tradesmen, and visitors, all moved by the sacred drama.
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Porsara
England
God
Heaven
Merry England
Mary
Maria
Gabriel
Judea
Bethlehem
Joseph
Jesus
Prince of
Peace
The Shadow of the Christmas Tree
A reflective critique questions the Christmas tree tradition highlighting ecological damage, deforestation, and harm to birds and forests. It argues the holiday practice conflicts with Arbor Day spirit and long term environmental costs, urging alternatives like bird treats and tree planting.
Dorchester Girl Becomes World Champion Swimmer
A fifteen year old from Dorchester surpasses Annette Kellerman by completing the Boston Light swim from Charlestown harbor under difficult tides. She sets a new record and earns acclaim as the greatest woman swimmer of the age, outranking Aloise Andere who faced better conditions. Little Miss Pitonof holds numerous trophies and prizes.
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Annette Kellerman
Boston Light
Charlestown Bridge
Boston Harbor
Dorchester
Mass
Aloise Andere
Hght
Rogerttonot
Miss Pitonof
King Cole Likely Retained as Nebraska Coach
King Cole is expected to stay as head coach at the University of Nebraska. He would join the faculty to meet Missouri Valley Conference rules banning professional coaching. His recent success, including a 24 to 0 win over Ames and a decisive victory over the Haskell Indians, strengthened his support among students and faculty.
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King
Cole
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Ames
Haskell Indians
Cornhusker Stude
Plan Merger Of All Sports At Intercollegiate Meet
At the fifth annual convention of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States in New York on December 29, leaders will discuss a merger plan for all sports and possible renaming to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Seventy-two member institutions with over 100,000 students may grow. Capt. Palmer B. Pierce urges strict enforcement of new football rules for a fair trial by players and officials. The summer baseball issue also features in the agenda seeking practical progress.
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Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the
United States
New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Intercollegiate Association
Palmer
Pierce
Association
Yost Selects All Star Western Team
Coach Yost of Michigan picks an all star western team honoring players from Michigan Minnesota and other colleges who meet eligibility rules. The lineup includes Walker left end Minnesota Benbrook left tackle Michigan Cornwall left guard Michigan Butter center Illinois Edmunds right guard Michigan Wells right tackle Michigan McGovern right end Minnesota Magidsohn quarterback Michigan Exelby left half back M A C Johnson right half back Minnesota and Full back.
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Yost
Michigan University
Michigan
Minnesota
Dean
Wisconsin
Walker
Benbrook
Cornwall
Ilinois
Edmunds
Wells
McGovern
Magidsohn
Exelby
Hale Johnson
Trouble Starting Out as a Pro Ballplayer by James Sheckard
James Sheckard recounts a rough road to professional baseball from Columbia to five teams in a season. He details financial losses, shifting clubs, and learning different styles before finding a fit with the Brooklyn team and later moving amid wartime upheaval. He dates his birthdays from his Chicago start to stay young.
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James Sheckard
Joseph B. Bowles
Columbia
Boul
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Chance
Cubs
Chicago
Porting OSSIP and Sports Bits From 1911 Era
Miscellaneous notes from early 20th century sports and public life mention Pittsburg pursuing a golf tourney win, Champion Fownes’ home city, Paul Nogert as a major wrestling product, Mahmout with a cautionary boast, Grahame White’s aviation earnings, Ted Hasterly’s overcoat purchase, Tied in southern California spending winter in Cleveland, George Huff praising Illinois as western class, Packey McFarland’s burlesque road stint, Spring house cleaning in St. Louis Browns lore, and deadweights being replaced on teams for on-field success.
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Pittsburg
Fownes
Paul Nogert
Mahmout
Grahame White
Ted Hasterly
Cleveland
Tied
California
George Huff
Chicago Cubs
University Ofllinois
George
Packey McFarland
Packeys
Chicago
Hedges
St. Louia
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Shysaid
Rose Pitanof
King” Cole
Wolverine
Sheckard
Jimmy Sheckard
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