Boxing Gossip From The Armory A A Preview
The Armory A A plans preliminaries next Tuesday featuring Young J W Leonard Chelsea versus Frank Dempsey North End Kid Frances Lawrence versus Young Verein New Bedford and Bob Josephs South End versus Charles Mitchell Braintree. Rumors touch on promoters, matchups, weight classes and calls to purge graft from boxing.
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The
Armory A. A
Young JW Leonard
Chelsea
Frank Dempsey
North End
Kid Frances
Lawrence
Young Verein
New Bedford
Bob Josephs
South End
Charles Mitchell
Braintree
Og Gene
Dr Williams Pink Pills Booster After Grip Recovery
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for rebuilding blood and nerves after grip. It cites Mrs N A Harwood of Malden Massachusetts reporting renewed strength, improved appetite, and reduced rheumatic symptoms after eight boxes, plus pinklets laxative pills. The copy urges sun, air, rest, and diet alongside the pills and invites readers to request dietary booklets.
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N. A. Harwood
Warren Avenue
Malden
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Hoppe to Lead War Charity Billiards Tour
Willie Hoppe the world champion billiardist will devote his entire season to war charity matches. Manager R B Benjamin in Boston says Koji Yamada may join as Hoppe’s partner. The planned Boston City Club event to start November 1 is cancelled as Welker Cochran and Jake Schaefer are unavailable.
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Willie Hoppe
War Charities
Hoppe
R. B. Benjamin
Boston
Koji Yamada
Hopper
Boston City
Red Cross
Welker Cochran
Jake Schaefer
Harvard Athletes Await Status Decision At Cambridge
Harvard athletes in the S A T C and naval unit must wait about three weeks for athletics to be sanctioned by Cambridge military officers. No Washington advice received yet. intercollegiate football appears impossible after Nov 1. Rowing candidates train on the Charles with Coach William Haines guiding practice.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Washington
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Drive Urges Public Support
Rousing call urges citizens to buy Fourth Liberty Loan bonds now urging all to contribute. The piece stresses daily effort and collective duty as the war economy relies on public investment and patriotism.
Eastern colleges to revise football schedules this week
By week’s end nearly all Eastern colleges will revise football schedules to align with War Department regulations, following Western universities’ lead.
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War Department
College football schedule changes under War Department plan
Western Conference colleges regroup to fit two day travel after November 1 under military supervision. Contests may be canceled or shifted with potential Thanksgiving games and extended season. Harvard Yale and Princeton expected to align schedules to a three cornered gridiron plan similar to the spring rowing system.
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Big Ten
War Department
Student Army Training Corps
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Marlboro Boxing Night Returns Columbus Day Card
Marlboro hosts a Columbus Day boxing card at Pastime Hall with Dave Powers versus Johnny Veto in the main 10 round bout. An eight round semi final features Bobby Dyson against Mike Castle, plus two six round prelims and a four round curtain raiser featuring local youths.
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Marlboro
Dave Powers
Malden
Johnny Veto
Chelsea
Bobby Dyson
New Bedford
Mike Castle
Lawrence
Mike Donnelly
Wramingham
Frankie Cooler
Worcester
Greek Alger
Billy Burke
Camp Plunket
Leonard
Young Leonard
Young Cross
Men Flock to Enlist as Navy and Marine Corps Lift Ban
Crowds gathered at Cornhill and Tremont Row recruit offices on the first day enlistments reopened. Navy did not conduct physicals due to absent officials. Marine Corps rejected many for poor teeth, with forty passed for formal application to Washington. Provost marshal general to supervise all navy and Marine applications. drafts possible to meet quotas.
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Navy
Marine Corps
Cornhill
Tremont Row
Navy Station
B. J. Doherty
Washington
Army
Germany Faces War Crisis as Bulgaria Seeks Peace
An official dispatch from France cites Vorwaerts declaring Bulgaria deserts the central alliance and Germany will stand alone versus France, Britain, and the United States with backs to the wall. Berlin’s Lokal Anzeiger warns the danger is great and cannot be hidden.
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Washington
France
Vorwaer's
Bulgaria
Central
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Fire devastates cottages at Falmouth Foreside
A cottage colony blaze at Falmouth Foreside destroyed Elmer Cobb’s cottage and damaged two owned by Mrs. C. H. Dole. Firefighting apparatus from Portland responded as officials estimated total losses at $5000.
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Portland
Falmouth
Elmer Cobb
C. H. Dole
Mitchell School Opens Today With Football Team
Billerica expects the Mitchell Military Boys School to open today as planned after a Spanish influenza scare. The school will field a football eleven this fall with Frank H. Leighton as coach and Hartwell R. Cragin of Athol assisting on the coaching staff.
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Billerica
Mitchell Military Boys
Frank H. Leighton
Hartwell R. Cragin
Athol
Allen A A to Play Game Saturday
The Allen Athletic Club of the West End opens its football season Saturday afternoon on the Boston Common against Storrow A A. Both squads are high school players or candidates seeking Saturday games with any elevens in their class for this and the next month.
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Jim Corbett
Bob Wiszsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Jack Johnson
Gus Ruhlin
Kid MccCoy
Allen Athletic Club
West End
Boston Common
Storrow A. A
Concord High Club to Play Saturday at Centre Ground
The postponed game between Concord High School eleven and Camp Thomas is likely to be held next Saturday afternoon at the Concord Centre play ground.
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Concord High School
Camp Thomas
Concord Centre
Lexington Girls Hockey to Open Rivalry Series
Miss Hazel Reynolds, manager of Lexington High School girls field hockey team, arranged the first of two games with rival Arlington High School. The match is set for Spy Pond Athletic Field, Arlington, on Friday afternoon October 2, with a return game in November at Lexington Athletic Field.
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Hazel Reynolds
Lexington High School
Lexington
Arlington High School
Spy Pond
Arlington
Malone Wins at Oakley in Open Golf Bout
L. J. Malone of Oakley Country Club staged a comeback to win the final match of a three day Open at Oakley yesterday defeating H. T. Bond of Winchester Country Club on the 17th hole by 3 and 1.
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Old Bay State
L. J. Malone
Oakley Country Club
H. T. Bond
Winchester Country Club
Malone Wins Oakley Club Golf Semi Final Clash
Malone defeats Bond 3 1 in final after Tufts eliminated by Winchester. Whitcomb defaults due to illness. In second division Boyer beats Sullivan 3 2 and Rivers ousts Bliss after 36 holes to reach final where Boyer loses 5 4 to Rivers. Handicap medal prizes go to Elliot 88 4 and Magee net 81.
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Winchester
C. J. Sullivan
Woodland Club
R. W. Rivers
Oakley
A. I. Bliss
Secarboro
Boyer
Rivers
I’. B. Elliot
Albemarle
Newtonville
F. D. Magee
Ret Bond
Tufts
I. J. Malone
W. A. Whitcomb
Worcester
Malone
Bond
St. Royer
Woodland
A. E. Bliss
Scarboro
Huns Hurl in Reserves at St Quentin Cambrai Front
German forces throw in large reserves and resist with renewed ferocity on the St Quentin Cambrai sector. Canadians north of Cambrai confront about eight German divisions totaling around 109000 men. Joncourt reportedly fell and parts of the Nauroy trench system were captured. Australians advance along the Hindenburg line near Bellicourt and seize key heights. In Flanders, Ledechem and Rolleghempélle are reported occupied.
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France
Reuters
St. Quentin-Cambrai
Cambrai
Joncourt
Nauroy
Gouy
Islvees
Hindenburg Line
Bellicourt
Flanders
Ledechem
Rolleghemeapelle
Mob rules Berlin during peace riot
Peace demonstration in Berlin turned unruly as crowds blocked the Bulgarian legation and clashed with police. Rioters reportedly gained the upper hand, with multiple statues destroyed in central Berlin squares.
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Berlin
London
No American Waterloo warning in wartime bonds drive
A compact wartime finance item urges citizens to buy bonds now. It promotes national defense support without naming specific events or dates. The message centers on patriotic duty and collective effort.
Yeogirls wardrobes reflect navy style limits
Pity the yeogirls forced to maintain two wardrobes in hard times. They must balance strict navy tailored garments with another set, reflecting the high cost of clothing. The piece highlights discipline and practicality among yeowomen.
Uniforms and Finery For Yeomen A Naval Wardrobe Tale
The piece details costs of naval yeomen uniforms and accessories, listing prices for capes, hats, gloves, boots, and tailored blouses. It notes annual uniform costs from 150 to 200 dollars, plus civilian outfits for off duty events, stressing high apparel expenses.
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Navy
Uncle Sam
No Change in American Line Near Verdun
Paris Oct 1 AP reports a German counter attack near Apremont northwest of Verdun was repelled by American forces in the forenoon. Front lines remained largely static as repairs to roads and bridges proceed for steadier supply movement. German casualties were heavy from American artillery and tanks. a company weakness fell from 60 to 18.
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Paris
Associated Press
Apremont
Verdun
Winning Yourth and sport notes across wartime pages
A collage of sports and world events reports smash through the centre of play by play lines and war fund matches. It notes Miss Molla Bjurstedt in New Jersey tennis on turf at Orange and Louis Tellier’s continued club play with war relief matches. It mentions Secretary Daniels praising athletic support for soldiers and a Cubs dispute over prize shares. It also covers racing plans in France and trapshooting champions, with figures from Hobey Baker to Hughey Jennings.
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Molla Bjurstedt
Longwood
New Jersey
Orange
Louis Tellier
Ora River
Waterbury
Conn
Tom McNamara
New York Athletic Club
France
P'aris
Maisons Lafitte
Bordeaux Club
Steeple Chase Society
Melrose High Receives Warm Welcome for Young Coach
Tip O Neill new Melrose high football coach expresses optimism about a light squad. Captain Spider Milton sidelined by shoulder injury but expects solid play with five returning veterans. Team plans stiff practices and peppery scrimmages at Pin Ranks Field amid strong support from students and city fans.
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Tip" O'Neill
Melrose High
Winthrop
Spider
Milton
O'Neill
Melrose High School
Th City
Pin Ranks
Football men organize drive for EMER suit supply
William Edwards a former Princeton star announced a national committee of football men to supply 5M football suits for the American Expeditionary Forces. He cited receipt of an appeal from Johnny Veivers and listed members including Walter Camp Percy Haughton Al Sharp F WH Yost Rob Folwell Tom Thorpe and Glenn Warner.
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New York
Wiliam
Edwards
Princeton
Walter Camp
Percy Haughton
al” Sharp
F. WH. Yost
Rob’ Folwell
Tom” Thorpe
Glenn Warner
Wincarnis Promises Fourfold Health Boost
An old advertisement touts Wincarnis as a tonic restorative blood maker and nerve builder. It claims to revive a run-down constitution from the first spoonful and notes doctors have recommended its formula appears on every bottle.
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Wincarnis
Europe
Metz Sablon Station Bombed by Allied Air Forces
In operations with the American First Army in France, the British Independent Air Force bombed the Metz Sablon station and freight area Monday night. German blast furnaces at Burbach were also attacked, according to an official communiqué.
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London
First Army
France
British Independent Air Force
Metz-Sablon
Frescoty
Burbach
Buy a Liberty Bond Today Support the War Effort
Citizens are urged to purchase Liberty bonds as a direct way to aid national defense. The message stresses taking action now and contributing to the war effort by buying bonds today.
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