Kennedy Delmont Draw In 12 Round Boxing Bout
Lawrence Massachusetts December 2 The United Press reports a 12 round draw between Steve Kennedy of Lawrence and Al Delmont of Boston at Unity Club after a contest with Kennedy holding a slight late lead. Beano Breen defeated Joe Nelson in six rounds in the semi final. In Fall River the Colonial Club saw Terry Martin of Philadelphia beat Young Perron in a 12 round bout with Martin’s precise punches overcoming Perron’s rushes.
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Funeral for Curly Gerhardt Held in Home Town
The funeral for Leo Curly Gerhardt was held at his parents’ home after he collapsed near the end of a ten round fight in Lima Monday night and died without regaining consciousness. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Fraternity Members Attend Local Funeral
A number of members of the local fraternity attended the funeral, showing solidarity and respect for the departed. The event drew college peers and community members in a final tribute.
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Tery
Oat i Fraternity
Will Hoppe Proves Real Champion in Billiards Match
Willie Hoppe delivers an outstanding performance in New York during an 18.1 championship bout against George Slosson. Hoppe maintains a 500 to 207 lead and seeks a decisive finish in tonight's second block of 500 points with an average of 33.15, surpassing prior marks.
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United Press
New York
Frank Ives
Brush A Stand Patter
New York owner John T. Brush of the Giants heads to San Antonio Texas for the winter saying he is satisfied with the 1911 outlook regardless of new stars. He believes the Giants will be stronger next year due to cohesion and can challenge the Cubs and other contenders. Brush will stay in Texas until spring training at Marlin Springs.
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Texas
Marlin Springs
Smoker Johnson Bets Big on Property Purchase
Chicago report states Jack Johnson secured an option on State and Thirty-First streets property including an auditorium and halls for $60,000. Johnson claims the fighter will never go broke and notes $165,000 in local savings. Friends say he has not touched Jeffries fight proceeds.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
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Thirty-First Streets
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Marathon Plans Advance for Boston New Year Race
Boston officials announced progress on plans for a marathon to be run on New Year's Eve. The city aims to host the event with steps already taken, including organization and scheduling for the traditional marathon citywide celebration.
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Boston
New Year Relay Marathon Exposes Planned 20 Mile Race
Runners from the recent international New York relay marathon were set to join a forthcoming event. The American team Holmer Queal and St Yves Svanberg along with the French Swedish second-place team Kohemainen Neiminen were listed as participants. The plan called for the race to be held at Mechanics hall and cover 20 miles.
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Queal
Henri St. Yves
John Svanberg
William Kohemainen
Carl Neiminen
Mechanics Hall
Larry McLean Sets Booze Clause for Reds Contract
Cincinnati December 2 Larry McLean outlines terms for next season including a liquor clause. Manager Garry Herrmann to deduct 200 dollars yearly from McLean salary for a keeper watch and a rebate per drink refused. McLean questions signing unless rebates for refusals are allowed and fears the keeper role.
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Roller Polo Scores and Tonight’s Matchups
Last night results show New Haven 6 over Brockton 4 at New Haven Taunton 6 over Fall River 3 Hartford 6 over Providence 5. Tonight games feature New Haven at New Bedford Taunton at Brockton Hartford at Fall River Worcester at Providence.
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Local football finale pits Thunderbolts vs Thomaston Sunday
The Thunderbolts host Thomaston in the season closer at the Island slated for 3 PM. Thomaston carries a strong record and previously defeated the Thunderbolts on a late fluke forward pass. Also Sunday the 125 pound city title between Maplewoods and Tigers at Acid Works follows.
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Chase Assails Voting Machine
New Haven letter by Prentice W. Chase argues voting machines enable vote buying and mislead voters. He cites attendants guiding voters, argues the system risks purchased votes and proposes a plain booth with paper ballots as safer alternative.
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New Haven
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Smith
Hartford
Bullard Elected to Board of Directors of Telephone Co
A H Bullard of Bridgeport is elected director of the Southern New England Telephone Company. A Hartford native, he has led the Bullard Machine Tool Company since 1894 and held positions with manufacturers associations. Judge W F Henney of Hartford and Charles E Lyman of Middlefield were also elected directors. Lyman is noted as a large peach grower.
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Eagles election brings lively contests to Bridgeport Aerie
Bridgeport Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a meeting last night with about 700 members present. Two tickets competed with the regular slate prevailing, while close votes produced a few upsets and a late count near 2 a.m. Elected were William Cellan president, Thomas W. Reddy vice president, Peter J. Carroll chaplain, Daniel J. OConnor financial secretary, J. J. Doyle third trustee, James J. Welch inside guard, William J. Rogers outside guard, and Dr. David H. Monahan aerie physician.
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Christopher
James J. Welch
Aesa Pender
Will'am J. Rogers
Aerie
David H. Monahan
Prince Albert mine tale and streetwise capers
A Cripple Creek tale describes Burns who named his mine the Prince Albert and shared deeds with courtiers, prompting a court case when twenty nine twenty fourths of the mine were deeded away. A counterfeiting ploy and a bent laundry gag follow. A march anecdote ends with a diplomat sergeant’s cautionary note.
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Prince Albert
Amon
The Change of a Word
A writer recalls a tale about confusing the definite and indefinite article. She caused lasting offense by misnaming a wedding scene saying only the few friends of the family attended, altering the implied closeness of the ceremony.
Humorous Fragments From Various Periodical Jests
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from newspapers including beaver lore, a landlady quip, wanderlust as creditors, a tailor receipts gag, and a judge and jury quip. The pieces flash quick wits about manners money travel and misers with classic newspaper tone.
Far From Upright and Lighthearted Tales From Old Papers
A collage of humor and vignettes from the Green Isle to London Ideals and a domestic moment. A raw recruit misreads a colonel and earns a warning, while a fair stand up fight unfolds between Reilly and Coran. A polished diplomat jokes about looking glasses as peace settles on a home and idleness is defined by busy schedules.
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Worthy
The Hardest Thing About Learning Roller Skating
A hesitant learner asks an instructor what is hardest about starting roller skating and the reply is the floor. A Punch item from London notes a Celtic humor quip about answering a door and rent.
Mean First Fair One Skeleton in the Family
A fragmented dialogue hints at family tension and social critique. Speaking pairs Bee and Fair One discuss dread, exercise, and avoiding popularity, with a rural undertone referencing Poua, Pa.
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