Clarence Rowland Named Sox Manager for 1-Year Term
Chicago December 18 Clarence Rowland former Pedria club manager in the Three I League is named manager of the Chicago White Sox for one year succeeding Jimmy Callahan who stays on in the business department Rowland age 38 has limited major league experience but is noted for Giants work and his prior Three I League ownership Comiskey friends him as White Sox owner.
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Sons of Garfield and Taft Playing Yale Basketball
The item notes a Yale basketball event involving sons of Garfield and Taft. It mentions Prof. William H Taft of Yale faculty and the Garfield son who was a member of the Roosevelt Cabinet.
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New Haven Soccer Team Schedules Sunday Showdown
New Haven prepares for a Connecticut league match this Sunday. Bridgeport City aims to rebound after a 3 1 loss to New Haven. both teams seek league points and a shot at the cup as kickoff is expected after 3 45.
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Chicago asks waivers on eighteen NL players
Chicago club manager Roger Bresnahan announced waivers on eighteen members of the National League team on December 18. Seventeen reserve players would be retained, with several named as potential trading material. Bresnahan said he could trade six players for a second baseman whose name he would not disclose.
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Johnson Ruppert Meeting Sets Stage for Yankees Sale
Ban Johnson Charles Comiskey and aides met Col Jacob Ruppert Jr and Capt T L Huston at French Lick Springs to discuss changes in the Yankees lineup and a potential sale. Ruppert declined to comment while Johnson declined to reveal proposed manager or price, praising a forthcoming deal for baseball fans.
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Local B H S Five to Clash With Ansonia Tomorrow
The B H S five meets Ansonia High on tomorrow afternoon on the local floor in a top junior game. Coach Staiger has the team on the floor regularly to sharpen division rivals. Mullineaux, a standout guard, was tipped for a state interscholastic honor last year. The girls’ prelim with Meriden High Dames starts at 2 30 followed by the main game at 3 15 with postgame dancing.
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Burge Promoter Dick Burge to Promote Fights in London
Dick Burge a 49 year old English lightweight boxer and long time London fight promoter faces a milestone birthday on December 19 1865. The veteran promoter and former challenger recounted a career from 1888 to 1896 including a title bout loss to Kid Lavigne in London and ongoing involvement in British boxing circles.
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Sam Morse Defends Yale Legend Hinkey Amid Controversy
Yale football legend Sam Morse, captain of the 1906 team, defends coach Frank Hinkey against attacks by Yale graduates. Morse recalls Yale’s strong 1905 season under Hinkey and Walter Camp and notes Hinkey’s rare leadership. The piece also mentions umpire Dominick Mullaney, league moves, and various early 20th century baseball items.
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Sam Robideau to Box Shugrue Tonight at the Armory
Sam Robideau meets Joe Shugrue in a much anticipated boxing bout at the Armory tonight after weigh in at the Hotel Alpine. Prominent figures including Jim Coffey and Jack Britton are expected ringside as the winner may earn a title shot versus Freddy Welsh. The undercard features Red Allen versus Chick Brown in ten rounds and Dundee against Brindisi in six. Referee Dave Fitzgerald and announcer Slim Brennan will manage the evening which starts at 8:30.
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Slim Brennan
Foley Kidney Pills Say Doctor Praises Them
Best for kidneys claims Dr J T R Neal of Greenville California after 30 years of practice. Foley Kidney Pills offered in 50c and 1.00 sizes praised for backache rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments Hindle's Drug Stores. The Controller of the Currency issued a charter to the First National Bank of Geena Pa with capital 25000. 1500 New Fall Woolens Lyford Brothers Buy East Side and West End.
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Brooke May to Stay at Penn to Coach Team
Philadelphia Pa. December 18 Wharton Sinkler star of Penns 1904 football team which beat Harvard will be the new chairman of the football committee The university board of directors elected the athletic association officials and discussed next season plans Brooke may serve as advisory coach while Dickson likely leads player coaching next year
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Harvard Football Captain Recovering from Appendicitis
Tom Burwright captain of Harvard freshmen football was discharged from Desa Brisay hospital after appendectomy. He will rest in Fall River before returning to Harvard after Christmas holidays to resume college work. Enwright faces possible spring sports withdrawal to avoid risk to varsity eligibility. he is a strong freshman baseball prospect.
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Take Exception to Remarks on Referees in King Pin Mohican Game
Editor a letter from George W Goethals governor of the Panama Canal Zone writes from Colon to New York. He defends referee Mahoney and criticizes a earlier newspaper claim that referees know nothing. The note mentions a late play where a Mohican runner dropped the ball and a King Pin man scored after a whistle.
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Ledoux’s Death Sorrow for Boxing Fans
The letter reports wartime boxing activity at the National Sporting Club with Anton the Greek drawing even in a 20 round bout against Eddie Elton. It notes Ledoux, European champion bantam, killed at the front, and mentions Carpentier in aviation corps and other combat losses amid scarce matches.
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Anniversary of Ring Battles in England Championship
In 1850 Bill Perry known as the Tipton Slasher defeated Tom Paddock in the 22nd round at Wakine Common England to claim the vacant championship after Bendigo retired. Paddock, once beaten by Bendigo, proved no match for Perry and faltered after a decisive beating.
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Chicago boxing hopes hinge on Packey White McFarland summit
The piece discusses possible title matches among Packey McFarland Charlie White and Welsh or Gibbons, urging a series at 136 or 132 pounds for Chicago champions. It notes White’s busy slate, Langford and Wills prospects, and mentions Sun Publishing Co. of Seattle as receiver.
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