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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
4
VALENTINE YARNALL surveys the global and historical origins of Christmas customs. It traces the word origins, pagan to Christian transitions, and traditions from Yule logs to mistletoe, Christmas trees, carols, and festive practices across England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Russia, France, and beyond.
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion is in Uncle Sam's service and will teach soldier boys the art of self defense in a training camp. He has been appointed boxing director but awaits his assignment as boxing directors are chosen with great care to train the troops.
The article notes a coastal encounter where an American submarine clashed with Gunboat Smith and sunk the opponent. Philadelphia joy follows the Athletics season wrap up as chess opens.
Matt McGrath of the New York Athletic Club hurled a 56 pound weight to a world best of 43 feet 1% inches at Travers Island. The distance eclipsed the 40 feet 2 inch mark set by John Flannagan 13 years earlier. He aimed to aid the Mercury Foot organization in supporting soldiers and the event, not for prize or fame.
Jack Holland, a Western league observer, touts Bill McCabe of Hutchinson Kansas as a rising star. McCabe led the Western circuit in home runs last season with a fast, versatile rookie profile and a reputedly unmatched arm. Holland predicts he will wow big league fans once promoted.
President A. Timme says Milwaukee may leave the association circuit despite its large size and central location. Brewer boss Paddy Livingston plans to return as manager next year though his contract is not yet signed.
Edward Miller, Columbia's star quarterback, has been called for service in the naval reserve. Miller missed parts of last season due to injuries and his return this year was celebrated by the Blue and White. He is regarded as a premier field goal artist and a shrewd team leader. Miller has served in the naval reserve for several months.
Bacon a star athlete at Wabash College and former Three I League player under the name Williams has been found out on campus and barred from college athletics for being a professional. Officials note his prior pro experience was not his first.
Yale announces T. A. D. Jones will quit coaching the freshmen football squad to return to government service. Gomeh Jones resumes duties on the Pueblo coast as a supervisor for the federal shipping board, with Arthur B. Biden succeeding Jones as coach.
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