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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1912

Page

10

Boxing Show Promises McFarland Kilbane Clash in City

Readable notes describe Packey McFarland or Johnny Kilbane headlining a February boxing show directed by Terry, with promoters planning top bouts monthly and pursuing big-name opponents. Trade chatter includes potential moves for Johnny King and O Fourke, plus college sports notes and a controversial rule change barring Cornell women from intercollegiate basketball outside their campus.

Ly Warner Packey McFarland Johnny Kilbane Terry Les McFarland Kittane Joos Derry Tee Strong Peemovere New York

Yosts Rally Past Elizabeth in Rough Gridiron Affair

A messy game sees Yosts defeat Elizabeth behind Slam-the-Door and Moxhier scoring drives. Notables include Reilly, Mosher, Retz, and Abbott while key linemen and several substitutions contributed to a hard fought victory in front of a cheering crowd.

Wagner Colless Yost Fisia John Boucho Newfield Frank Shoucke Fitck Casey Carroll Este Eddie Raitly Sliva Fullheck Carrell Tirone Hughes Elizabeth Ellanoreia Biller Amott Cleary Rosenpans Carlson Beekee Bourke Cameron Echner Chawakey

Chance Ready to Start East to Talk Yankees Manager Job

Reports from Los Angeles say Frank L Chance plans to travel to Chicago to meet Frank J Parrell about managing the New York Americans next season. Chance aims to prove Murphy wrong about his health and return to California after negotiations, with Times noting his readiness to discuss terms.

New York Los Angeles Frank L Chance Glendora Frank J. Parrell New York Americans Chicago Bri. Farrell Stening Yankees Farrell Chance Cub Wiline Mr. Parrell California Cincinnati John Bruce National Commission Maten Mr. i Chic Callenger Charles W. Murphy Sturaby Murphy New York Physisians Sou Hker Tr Tg Althouse Chance

Al Palzer Starts Training for M Garty Championship

Los Angeles December 16 Palzer began training for the New Year clash with M Garty at Jack Doyle’s pavilion. Three other white hopefuls acted as sparring partners in a Bis fitet aluwrd workout yesterday afternoon. Palzer boxed several rounds for new fans and drew a warm reception when he met McCluskey. He also did roadwork in the afternoon.

Los Angeles Cal al Pa Jets Jack Doyle Palzer McCluskey Pulser

Semi Centenary of Jack Dempsey in Portland

Boxing historian recounts Jack Dempsey born in Ireland and raised in Brooklyn. He details his early career from 1880s bouts in New York and San Francisco to Portland where he lived, fought in bare knuckle and Queensberry rules, and died from consumption. Major named figures include Dan Donnelly, George Cooper, Mike Dempsey, Billy Dacey, George Fuljamnes, Jack Keenan, Earl Manning, Dave Campbell, Jack Fogarty, and Tommy Ryan.

Portland Ore John Dempsey London County Kildare Jack Dempsey Pugistic Arena Dempsey Dan Donnelly Dan George Cooper Donnelly Kildare Dempsey Grank Jack John Kelly Brooklyn Jack McAuliffe Jack Skelley Champon Ed McDonald McDonald Demp Harry Force Coney Island Force Billy Dacey America George Fulijamnes Mike Dempeser Rockaway Jim Fell Jack Mon New Orleans Charles Bizamos Crescent City San Francisco Jack Keenan Philadelphia Nce Golden Gate Park Keenan Earl Manning Los Angeles Dave Campbell Oregon New York Jack Fogarty Kogarty Tommy Ryan Nopareil Hiyan Ryan

Championship Clash Training Delayed By McCarty Paizer

Luther McCarty delays Venice camp until late in the week while Paizer nears three weeks of preparation for the championship clash. Moving pictures to capture the New Year’s Day battle are to be produced immediately by managers O’Rourke McCarney and promoter McCarey. Law bans shipping fight films across state lines but heavy weight pictures may profit from California exhibitions.

Luther McCarty Venice McCarty Paizer O'Rourke McCarney McCarey California

Study Put Jack Knight Out of Shape Last Year

Boston reports Hush McBreen, Jersey City IL owner, says Jack Knight dropped out of baseball last season due to overstudy. Knight had been with a very American League club and began the year at Weetington after winter dentistry studies in New York.

Jack Knight Boston Hush McBreen Jersey City Knight Weetington New York Clare Grifith

former Athletica star pressed to finish season early

The former Athletica star rushed to complete a year and a half of work in under eight months to finish before the season began. He studied intensely and worked night and day, ultimately exhausting himself in the effort.

Athletica

Men arraigned in $387 fraud tied to deluxe editions

Herbert Virtue, 58, of Newton Highlands, and Joan Williams Jr., 43, of Brookline, were arraigned in superior criminal court on indictments for larceny of 387.07 from Mrs. Mary Rogers. The case centers on the editions de luxe fraud, alleged to have fleeced New Englanders of about $8,000,000. The defendants posted $5,000 bail each. other arrests expected today.

Boston Herbert Virtue Newton Highlands Joan B. Williams, Jr Brookline Superior Criminal Court Iargeny Mary JL. Rogers

Cubs Chase Shafter of Giants in Trade Talk

Cincinnati dispatch notes baseball magnates arriving for a banquet honoring John McGraw. Charley Murphy of the Cubs may pursue Arthur Shafter, offering several players, while Sheckerd is rumored to be available. Joe Seat, new manager of the Feds, arrives for conference with Herrmann amid a strengthened Reds connection from recent deal.

Cincininati Charley Murphy Cubs John McGraw Law Arthur Shater Sheckerd Murphy Bhafer Joe Seat Feds Herrmann Smorphy Br Ths Sey Bareliie

Boxing Carnival Set at Eugies Hall This Thursday

Promoter Terry Lee and Acorn A C prepare a boxing night with Young Dyson meeting Young Roswls in a ten round main bout. Frank McKay aboard from New York and Bunny Ford with Fighting Dick Stone of New Haven in the semi final. Kid Perrone and Teddy MPabryck in an eight round opener. Dave Stagermis of New Haven will manage ring duties. Frank Braithwaite to announce. Tickets for use bouts.

Acorn AC Eugies Hall Frank McKay New York Young Dyson Young Roswls McKay Tite Terry Lee Dyson Bunny Ford Dick Stone New Haven Kid Perrone Teddy Mpabryck Dave Stagermls Wil

Yale to Name Own Football Coaches Next Year

Captain-elect Henry Ketcham said Yale will name its own football coaches for next season after discussions with former captains. He indicated the head coach and assistants will be chosen by Yale, possibly returning Jones and Wheaton, though Jones has quit regular coaching. Walter Camp expected to act as athletic adviser and representative.

New Haven Conn Yale Henry Ketchem Ketcham Yate Spach Jioard Jones Henry Wheaton Jones Wheaton Annapolis Briddies Army Spalasas Jones and Wheaton Ketchams Walter Camp Paw Amelie Toothell Saawetepees

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