Market sees slight lift in autos as Bethlehem Steel weakens
Trading yesterday showed little public interest with a dull opening and mild gains led by low priced specialties. Strong interest in United States Rubber and Goodrich offset notable weakness in Bethlehem Steel amid tax concerns and high invested capital.
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Maxwell Motors
Worthington Pump
Gaston
Williams & Wigmore
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United States Rubber
Goodrich
Bethlehem Steel
Adamson
Cotton futures edge lower in Liverpool market
Futures opened barely steady and closed easy with midl. American cotton around 23 pence per lb. Trade noted 3000 bales, receipts 4000 bales, 3600 American. Prices listed across contracts with slight declines from prior close.
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Liverpool
Midea
Roller Polo Results Reported For Vaunton Brockton and Lawrence
Vaunton 6, Brockton 9, Lowell 9, Lawrence 0 are listed as roller polo scores. The brief shows match tallies for three teams with Lowell blanking Lawrence while Brockton edged Vaunton.
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Lawrence
New Englanders Refuse Military Service at Camp Devens
Two Greater Boston men join a line of 14 men passing Colonel Perry’s office at Camp Devens as Assistant Secretary of War Benedict Crowell watches. Four in uniform, the rest in civilian dress, march past with two armed guards flanking the group.
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Boston
Perry
Benedict Crowell
Prisoners tell first American story of Seeadler voyage
Alfred N. Bradley and John Anbuhr returned to Boston from the East Indies after 22 days as captives on the German raider Seeadler. They describe the vessel's cruise that for months disrupted commerce in the south Pacific.
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Alfred N. Bradley
John Anbuhr
Boston
East Indies
America
South Pacific
New England Division Earns Praise From War Secretary
Secretary Crowell and General Chamberlain led a tour of Camp Devens reviewing the 302d Infantry and Boston’s Own unit. The inspection highlighted low illness rates, disciplined barracks, and a parade for visiting officials amid stormy conditions.
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Crowell
Y. M. Co.a
New England
National Army
Devens
302D Infantry
Reginald Barlow
Army Food Good but National Guard Camps Lacking
A Surgeon General report says food for the national army is excellent in quality while National Guard camps fall short due to tented, dirt-floored kitchens and poorly built storerooms. It recommends systematic cook training in Guard camps, and the Quartermaster General will begin such instruction soon.
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National Guard
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Sailors' harrowing tale of raider Seeadler and forced voyage
Bradley and Anbuhr describe captivity aboard the German raider Seeadler under a German count. Prisoners endured one meal daily, witnessed ships sunk by bombs, and saw the Cameron used to transport captives to Rio de Janeiro before reaching a South American port and then Boston.
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Rio Janeiro
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Women May Carry Mails in Rural Routes
President Wilson issued an executive order allowing a postal route post to be filled by a family member when a rural mail carrier enters the army or navy. This permits Miss Fidith Strand of Princeton Illinois to carry mail on her late brother Harry Strand’s route, with Mrs. Wilson’s intercession credited for the change enabling other women to serve similarly.
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Army
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Princeton
Ill
Harry A. Strand
Texas
International League to Hold Meeting on Dec 10
New York officials announce the annual International League meeting will take place in New York City on Monday December 10. A board of directors meeting is scheduled for that date as well.
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International League
New York
Barrow
Boxing Tonight at the Armory A A Grand Opera House Card
Fans head to the Arena for the Armory A A boxing show at the Grand Opera House led by main eventers Jack Britton and Johnny Tillman. Semi finals feature Pat Owens vs Paul Demers and Johnny Buckley vs Tony Watlin, with other bouts including Sam Bell versus Billy Parsons and Kid Lee against Tommy O Toole. Rumors of Dempsey gear and other matchups circulate as promoters plan varied cards in Providence and New York venues.
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Johnny Tillman
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Sam Bell
Billy Parsons
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Charlestown Eleven Favored To Face Newport Reserve In Navy Championship
Leo Leary's Charlestown eleven shown as strongest contender to meet Cupid Black's Newport Reserve in the Eastern Navy championship at the Stadium Saturday. Eddie Mahan sidelined by ton silitis and an injured leg as Philadelphia Marines lost to the Navy. About 300 fans supported Sailor Relief Fund. John McGowan to run Millrose games January 23 with Joie Ray among expected entrants. Proceeds aid army athletics.
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Charlestown
Cupid Black
Newport
Navy
Eddie Mahan
Philadelphia Marines
John McGowan
Madison Square Garden
New York
Rodman Wanamaker
Joie Ray
Army Athletics
Navy Eyes Cupids Fifth Victory and War Time Sports
A naval squad previews a Cupid Black clash while Navy stars like Eddie Mahan praise a Harvard like discipline. The piece notes college athletics debate during wartime and Navy second string strength in practice ahead of Newport Reserves test. Rabbit Maranville features among standouts on the second team.
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George Stallings
Norfolk to Box Levinsky for World Light Heavyweight Title
Kid Norfolk agrees to a 12 round decision bout with Battling Levinsky at Armory A A for the world light heavyweight title with receipts donated to a local newspaper Christmas fund. Benny Leonard arrives in St Paul training for a 10 round lightweight bout with Gene Delmont at the Auditorium. At Beverly North Shore club Dahl vs McGuinness headlines a 12 round feature with O Neill versus Chaney in the semi and a six round prelim.
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Boxing notes and queries from 1915 sports column
Answers cover Gibbons McFarland 1915 no decision bout in New York. Arthur Pelkey faced Luther McCarty in Calgary where McCarty died. Miller Huggins joined St. Louis Nationals in 1910 as a player and became manager in 1913. boxing tournament talk at Mechanics’ Building on December 10 notes amateur vs professional tensions with a few pros among amateurs.
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Packey McFarland
New York
McFarland
Luther McCarty
Calgary
McCarty
Miller Huggins
St. Louis
Big Games On Tap For Afternoon Gridiron
Russell Field and Braves Field may be in poor shape for football this afternoon as Rindge meets Somerville and Commerce plays Boston College High at Allston Park. Both games, postponed twice, kick off at 2 15 p m.
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Somerville
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Somerville Faces Toledo Trip as Scott High Test Looms
Somerville plans a determined effort ahead of Thursday’s trip to Toledo to meet Scott High. Rindge fields a fast passing eleven led by Captain Gourguigenon, while Captain Thornton and McGrath bolster Somerville’s defense against the visitors. Commerce is favored over Boston College High with Ring leading the attack and Captain Colvin hailed as a top Greater Boston quarterback. The Brookline Newton Quadrangular at Claflin Field in Newtonville will crown Newton favorites after Brookline’s injuries to Putnam and Duane. The Revere Winthrop clash is postponed to next Saturday afternoon.
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