Stanley Ketchel the Big Spendthrift of His Fortune
The article recounts Stanley Ketchel’s lavish lifestyle and squandered fortune after a career as a top middleweight. It notes debts paid, $107 received from a broken-down car deal, and bets allegedly totaling up to $150,000. Ketchel’s spending included expensive cars, a San Francisco apartment, and lavish hotel suites, with friends and associates draining funds before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Stanley
Ketchel
Annaigted
Oaks
Joe
Ketch
San Fran
Asco
Mizner
Ketcher
Reno
San Prabekace
Argun
Papke
Francisco
Auto
Stanley Wantspeed
Johnson
Jen Mea
Ettire
Setchel
Seaside Club Opens Bridge Pool and Billiards Tournaments
The Seaside Club hosts annual bridge, pool, and cowboy pool contests with the President's Cups starting tonight. Entries include J. Beach, F. Walker, Saxton, Kellogg, Curtis, Haw, Lewie, Camp, Adams, Smith, Sperry and others with handicaps set to keep the competition on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE
French and
Fletcher
J. A. Toppin
J. D. Alcord
F. M. Wilder
Ner
S. N. Lockwood
H. C
BH. M. Knapp
J. C
Berlain
J. M. Saxton
W. J. Sis
T. W. Gibbs
T. Ganiune
J. C. Hawley
BR. Silliman
Ralph M
N. Lockwood
A. H. Fathwell
T. M. Adams
J. O. Beach
F. C. Walker
Saxton
H. B. Kellogg
SN. Ood
B. Curtis
D. Bo Haw
A Lewie
A. H. Baral F
J. J. Meyer
R. N. Camp
Hurd
J. C. Ray
W. Tomiin- M. Adams
Horace Smith
A. Péter
RK. N. Sperry
Harry Balalag
World’s Series In Cuba Perhaps
Frank Bancroft, business manager of the Cincinnati Reds and acting chief for the Giants on their Cuban winter trip, speaks on baseball’s growth in Cuba since 1879. He predicts world championship games will be played in Havana and praises Cuban players, scouts, and leadership under Senor Jimenez.
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Frank Bancroft
Cincinnati Reds
Giants
Cuba
Bancroft
Pearl
Antilles
Havana
America
Japan
Senor Jimenez
Sporting
Griffiths Early Start in Baseball and Managerial Moves
The article recalls Griffiths youth in Nevada Missouri born November 21 1969 and track his rise as pitcher and future manager across teams like Milwaukee St Louis Browns Oakland Chicago White Sox New York and Cincinnati. It notes his small stature masterful pitching and bold managerial shifts including rebuilding Cincinnati and pursuing a young Seattle Washington team policy while detailing a Bridgeport Art League Christmas party with performances by Helen Cowell Katherine Beard and Hazel Bodine.
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Clark Guimith
Griff
Fox
Nevada
Griffith
Bloomington
Milwaukee
National League
American Association
Grffith
Comiskey
St. Louis Browns
Colts
White Sox
New York Icans
Cincinnati
Washington National
Bateman
Ty Cobb
New York
Washington
Bridgeport Art League
Newfield
Helen Cowell
Katherine Beard
Hazel Bodine
H. L. Bishop
Lincoln Banks
Giants End Their Invasion Of Cuba
The New York Giants defeated Almendares in Havana 4 to 1 to close a Cuban tour won nine of twelve. McGraw’s team impressed locals, with legends of Mathewson vs Mendez and a strong overall showing as the players prepare to return home after earnings and packed crowds.
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New York Giants
Almendares
Havana
McGraw
Cuba
Detroit
Islanders
Athletics
Connie Mack
Die Collins
Frank Baker
Rube Oldring
Giants
Phillies
Lma
Mathewson
Mendez
New York
Christy
Wonder
Matty
John McGraw
New Orleans
Key West
Isle of
Gotham
English feather weight Cohen defeats Dundee in New York bout
Young Cohen, an English featherweight, outboxed and dominated Johnny Dundee in a ten round match at the Fordon A. Co. New York. Cohen used a sharp left jab, kept Dundee at bay, and won a clear decision as Dundee failed to mount consistent offense.
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Young Cohen
Johnny Dundee
Fordon A. Co
New York
Dundee
Duridee
Cohen
Kaufman Set To Fight Fireman Jim Flynn This Winter
Heavyweight Al Kaufman awaits a bout with James Flynn after learning James Coffroth aims to match them. Kaufman, elated by the news, previously battled Flynn and was floored by a hard chin. He is also lined up for a December 28 ten round clash with Al Palzer at the National Sporting Club in New York as a test before Flynn.
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al Kaufman
James Coffroth
Jim Flynn
Billy Roche
Kaufman
Flynn
Kaufma
Mister Flynn
al Palzer
National Sporting Club
New York
Palzer
Officer Callan III Confined With Severe Illness
Friends report Officer James Callan is confined to his home at 96 Orchard Street with a severe attack. The notice notes his illness and requests well wishes from the community.
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James Callan
Orchard Street
Freeman Crowther Signs to Play Short for Hartford
Hartford signs Freeman W. Crowther a shortstop and Hartford cashier who drew Giants interest last season after starring with Winsted. Crowther may join Connerys infield with Baker Noyes at second and Crowther at short. Also notes proposals for an eight club Connecticut league and New Year card at Eagles hall featuring Battling Bill Hurley vs Jim Smith with Amby McGarry ref eree.
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Hartford
Crowther
Giants
Connery
Wagner
Freeman W. Crowther
New York Giants
Baker
Noyes
Billy Hogan
Battling Nelson Too Fast for Howar in Brooklyn Bout
Nelson dominated most rounds against Willie Howard at the Irving A. C. in Brooklyn. Referee Charlie White warned Nelson for fouls including a low blow and a head butt that threatened disqualification. Howard mostly circled, while Nelson pressed the attack and used reach to force fast exchanges.
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Nelson
Willie Howard
Irving A. C
Brooklyn
Battler
Howard
Charlie White
White
Big League Gossip Sparks Optimism for Boston Nationals Next Season
Baseball gossip from the era highlights Fred Tenney predicting a bigger impact for the Boston Nationals next season. He praises six promising players, notes Kirke’s left handed power, and mentions upcoming pitching depth. Other items: Horace Fogel aims for a major deal, O'Day praised by Cincinnati fans, Highlanders park work begins, and the Giants win in Havana.
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Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Tenney
Biz Matty
Historic chaise burned in Kensington blaze
Fire at Kilby house barns in Kensington caused $4,000 to $5,000 in losses and consumed an old cherished chaise once used by Gov. Jonathan Trumbull in Farmington and said to have carried Lafayette during his 1825 American visit.
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New Britain
Kilby
Kensington
Luby
Berlin
Farmington
Jonathan Trumbull
Lafayette
America
Murphy to Spend Winter in Warmer Climate
Philadelphia reports Pennsy trainer Mike Murphy, named to coach the American Olympic team for Stockholm next June, is in poor health and will spend the winter in a milder climate. He plans a move to California Florida Bermuda or another warm retreat within days, after suffering throat and lung trouble he has endured for years.
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Philadelphia
Mike Murphy
Pennsy
Stockholm
Mike
California
Florida
Bermuda
Murphy
Ann Arbor
Jackson Seeks Maine Wreck Fragments for City Park
Former Alderman H H Jackson urged the Common Council to obtain a portion of the wreck of the Maine for a city park. The appeal was sent to the Memorial Day committee. The plan includes raising costs by selling wreck pieces to other cities.
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H. H. Jackson
Common Council
Maine
Wilson
National Banks to Stay Open Saturday Night
To aid merchants and give a place for deposits, all Bridgeport banks will open Saturday evening from 9 30 to 11 00. Christmas falls on Monday this year, so banks would normally close Saturday noon to Tuesday morning. The move helps manage Christmas eve receipts, the heaviest trade day.
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Bridgeport
Local Youth Charged With Theft In Stafford Springs Case
Willimantic December 19 Joseph Chamberlain aged 16 was arrested on a charge of breaking into Charles Kellogg’s Stafford Springs home and stealing a check book and cashing several checks He is also charged with stealing a bicycle at South Willington His home is with grandparents near Stafford Springs
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Willimantic
Joseph Chamberlain
Charles Kellogg
Stafford Springs
South Willington
Tafford Springs
Bathing House Plan on Newfield Avenue Aimed by Alderman Cederholm
The Common Council discusses relocating a bathing facility at the Far East End on Newfield Avenue near city property held by the city and a private owner. Alderman Cederholm proposes backing a rear-ward Bathing House in a plan to improve convenience and access, with the resolution referred to the Miscellaneous Matters committee for study.
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Cederham
Newfield Avenue
Tie Sale
Mare
Runaway Girls at the Park Theatre delight audience
Adelina Roattina a singer and Babette a dancer win praise in Clarks Runaway Girls musical travesty at the Park Theatre. Roattina delivers range filled songs including Robert the Devil and Bonnie Sweet Bessie. Babette draws attention with striking first act costume and dances. Chorus and scenery receive compliments while vaudeville portion underperforms. Performances continue with matinee and evening shows through tomorrow.
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Adelina Roattina
Babette
Miss Roattin
Eler
Robert the Devil
Opea
Bonnie Sweet Bessie
Hero
Eugene Kelly
Violet Rio
Estrelle Rose
Clare A. Evenas
George A. Clark
Joe Opp
H. L. F James Moran
Trixie Ayres
Tomoorrow
Ores
Motor Vehicle Operator License Suspended for Georges P. Gabriel
Deputy Secretary of State Richar J. Dwyer suspended Georges P. Gabriel's license until 1912 after findings of reckless operation in Waterbury on October 10 and Putney in November. The hearing reviewed conflicting location evidence and included a Waterbury chief’s exoneration statement being read.
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Richar J. Dwyer
Georges P. Gabriel
Gabriel
Waterbury
Putney
Anul Witten
O'Dea
Gabriels Cam
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Chattanooga
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Frank Storbeck
London
Jack Johnson
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John Ward
Boston
Charlie Dopin
Philadelphia Nationals
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Easy Money
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Jackson
Kirke
Bass
Horace Fogel
Doom
Rucker
Cobb
Big Matty
Hans Wagner
Chase
Clarke
Meyers
Hank O’day
O'Day
Redtown
Ancient and Honorable
Africa Association
Highlanders
Kingsbridge
Farrel
Chaise
Jonathan. Trumbull
Hiderborke
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Jacob Rupperts
Knickerbocker
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