Purchase of Yankees Held Up by Ruppert and Farrell
New York December 24 Col Ruppert Jr and Capt Huston purchasers of the New York American League club arrived from Chicago with Joseph Lannin and Cap Maynard G IcGraw. They met Frank Farrell over price with Bill Devery. Ruppert indicated progress toward finalizing a purchase near 475000 dollars while Farrell cited a 500000 demand.
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T. I. Huston
Joseph Lannin
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Manzser GicGraw
Giants
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Muppert
Frank Farrell
Highlanders
Bill Devery
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Farrell
Mr. Huppert
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Bill Donovan
Ilub
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Virginia League Seeks 10000 in Richmond Franchise War
In New York on December 24 President Ed ward G Barrow of the International League voiced little worry over the Virginia League skipping a special meeting. The dispute centers on transferring the Baltimore club to Richmond with the Virginias demanding ten thousand dollars per club as a war fund against the National League. The eight clubs face deposits of 10000 to be tallied at a January 10 International League meeting.
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Edward G. Barrow
International League
Virginia League
Baltimore ‘Club
Richmond
Vir Sinta League
Baltimore
Inter- See
National Commission
Thia
Virginia Stinligkee
McGraw still hopeful Lobert will play third for Giants
New York Dec 24 John McGraw returning from the West with Colonel Ruppert and Captain Hust says he has not abandoned the idea of landing Hans Lobert for third base next season He states Lobert has not signed with anyone and McGraw will talk with Baker before any further steps He plans to trade for Lobert to save him for the league and to keep him from the Federals while denying he is arranging a deal for his own clubs.
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New York
John McGraw
Colonel Ruppert
Hust
Hans Lobert
Giants
Mac
Lobert
Feds
McGraw
Baker
McGrew
Phillies
Yrk
Quakers
Yankees
Chicago
Mae
Ruppert
Huston
Mes
John
Roller Polo Fails in Pittsfield As Players Quit
Roller polo collapsed in Pittsfield last night as players abandoned the interstate league and returned home. For three weeks the team operated there, sharing whatever funds after expenses, receiving three dollars in one week and none in another. George Harper, manager, cited poor treatment by club owners as the reason for walking away.
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Pittsfield
George Harper
Heinie Wagner Named Providence Manager Soon
The Providence club is expected to appoint Heinie Wagner as the new manager, replacing Bill Donovan who led the pennant winner last season. Wagner, a former Red Sox star and leader, enjoys President Joseph J. Lannin’s explicit confidence. The decision follows long speculation about Wagner’s future role with Providence and Donovan’s release.
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Bill Donovan
Eoster
Providence
Ths Ann Cement
Heinie Wagner
Royides
Lannin
Bill
Donovan
Detroit
Wagner
Red Sox
Heinie
Grays
Wolgast Faulted for Ring Return With Injured Arm
Ad Wolgast is criticized for returning to boxing with an injured arm. Ritchie Mitchell, moving from featherweight to lightweight, also fought with a sprained right hand against Mars, losing a close decision. Mars impressed with a strong left hand while Mitchill’s right was hindered. Mitchell plans a month off. Mars defies expectations with dangerous offense. 1,500 New Fall Woolens Lyford Brothers Bay East Side and West End.
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Ad Wolgast
Ritchie Mitchell
Milwaukee
Wolgast
Mare
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Mars
O. K
New Fall Woolens
Blyford Brothers
Holy Name League Adopts By Laws 1915 1916
The Holy Name Basketball League of Bridgeport establishes by laws for the season 1915 to 1916. It sets member societies St Marys St Johns Sacred Heart St Charles and requires five directors per team with dues of 5 dollars to a sinking fund. Games on Mondays and Fridays in St Johns Hall and St Charles Hall start at 8 30 pm with 20 minute halves.
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Spaulding’s
New Haven Soccer Team Here Tomorrow At Newfield Park
The New Haven soccer team will face the Bridgeport Caledonians tomorrow at Newfield Park in the first meeting of the year. New Haven adds three new players to its lineup as both teams prepare for a likely heated matchup. The Caledonians will visit New Haven the following Sunday for a return game.
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Bridgeport Caledonians
Newfield Park
Caledonians
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McCarthy Falls To Gunboat Smith In Four Rounds
New York December 24 Gunboat Smith knocked out Tom McCarthy in the fourth round at Empire Athletic Club after McCarthy held a commanding lead for three rounds. A sudden right blow to the jaw started the collapse as Smith followed with relentless tilts. McCarthy, bleeding from the mouth, dropped and barely beat the count before being overwhelmed. Referee Dan Lons finally stopped the bout as Smith continued a fusillade of blows.
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New York
Empire A. C
Smith
Tom McCarthy
McCarthy
Tom
Dan Lons
Yale Five Defeats Navy in Annapolis Basketball
Yale fatigue and defense overwhelmed the Naval Academy 22 to 14 in Annapolis. Arnold and Taft limited Navy guards Smith and Adams, while Yale capitalized on Navy fouls and poor shooting. Arnold scored a remarkable goal from near center in the second half.
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Naval Academy
Yale
H Midshipmen
Smith
Adams
Navy
Arnold
Taft
Yate
McFarland Fights Welsh for Lightweight Crown Lineup
Boxer McFarland seeks a title bout with Freddie Welsh at Madison Square Garden, with negotiations centered on weight limits of 138½ and 135 pounds. The piece notes McFarland has never held a championship shot, despite fighting top opponents and aging toward a lighter class. It contrasts him with Packey McFarland’s peers and mentions a past win over Tommy Murphy. Also brief notes on Pittsburg course and London market.
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New. York
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Freddie” Welsh
Madison Square Garden
Nhot
Dusty” Miller
Packey
Tommy” Murphy
Flatbush
Murphy
Welsh
McFarrland
Waterbury Prognosis Dark in Baseball Next Season
Waterbury likely to be dropped from the baseball map next year as Mike Finn halts negotiations to buy the team. Cleveland Americans may convert players to free agency due to lowered major league limits, with Ea Hovilik the only likely retained player. Transfers to Lawrence, Mass. loom as Jake Warner balks at a pay raise. Plant's finances cited.
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Waterbury
Mike Finn
Cleveland
Ea Hovilik
American Association
Alumni Five Set To Meet Varsity In Saturday Tilt
B H five alumni clash with varsity Saturday at Boye’s club with a renovated lineup. Leaders like Ray Cosgrove Chippie Chapman and Bob Hurley headline the alumni. Yale pivot Jim Lucey faces Farnum Halls veterans in a anticipated game after a 7 5 win by the prelims victor.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles Highlight War Era Boxers
1807 Harry Lewis defeated Pat O Keefe in six rounds at Ch Mass. O Keefe, now British middleweight champion, fights with the army at the front. Other British boxers including Bandsman Blake respond to the call for king and country. O Keefe’s defeats on his 1907 American trip are noted, along with Pat, Papke, Lewis, and McGoorty. Also mentions Carpentier, Dixie Kid, Slavin, Jem Smith, Benny McGovern, and other boxing notables connected to the era.
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Harry Lewis
Pat O'Keefe
Ch Mass
O'Keefe
England
Bandsman Blake
Dick Smith
Bandsman Rice
Petty Office Curran
Seaman Hayes
Johnny Basham
Tom McCormick
New York
Jem Smith
Bruges
Belgium
Benny McGovern
Indianapolis
Rabbi Levi Speaks on Jewish View of Christmas
Rabbi Levi speaks on a Jewish view of Christmas at Temple Services at the Park Avenue Temple on Christmas Day begin at o oclock in the evening Rabbi David Levy will speak on A Jewish View of
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Rabbi Levi
Temple
Park Avenue Temple
David Levy
War Draws Portugal Into Newfoundland Fish Trade
War alters Atlantic trade as Portugal resumes alliance with Britain and grants Newfoundland and Canadian maritime fish products equal access to Portuguese markets removing long standing discrimination. This shift could reshape the future of the Newfoundland fish industry and maritime Canada trade relations.
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Maritime Canada
Great Britain
Portugal
Canadian
Chris services at St George's Church
St George's parish observes Christmas Day with Holy Service at 9 30 and 10 30 with choir assistance. A children's service is Sunday at 4 o'clock. The parish Christmas party is Wednesday evening December 30 at 7 o'clock, and all parishioners are invited.
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ST. George's Church
St. George's
Holy Sane
Jack Johnson to Live in South America
Buenos Aires reports Jack Sublingon a colored heavyweight champion is touring exhibitions. He has begun training for a bout with Jess Willard slated after March possibly in Cuba or Mexico. Johnson, who left America over white slavery troubles, appears tired of Paris and may settle in Buenos Aires, using theater to aid exhibitions.
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Charmplen
Hsehee
Jess Willard
Cube
Mexico
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Neamein
Arcertins
Frisco Mayor Fires Entire Fire Commission
San Francisco reports Mayor James Rolph Jr dismissed the entire fire commission and Chief Thomas Murphy after the body’s removal of him without trial. The mayor said he would appoint two new commissioners today under the city charter provisions.
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Meyor James Rolph, Jr
Fire Commission
Thomas Murphy
Coroner rules Burke death accidental in fall from wagon
Coroner Phelan finds 24 year old Peter Burke, a furniture mover for N. Denham at 290 State Street, died after a fall from his employer’s wagon when a mirror shifted as the horse pulled away. Burke fractured his skull on impact and died at Bridgeport hospital despite surgery.
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Peter Burke
Denham
Furniture Desier
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Burke
Bridgeport
Burker
Women Arrested at Hartford In Lottery Scam Case
Two men under arrest for what detective Lake Petrhachhies terms a flimflam lottery scheme at Hartford. Bernardo DiLorenzo, of 352 Grend Street, says the suspects stole $700 last week and may be the same pair who previously swindled him. Photographs identified by DiLorenzo match two callers who once exchanged his rolls of bills for newspaper clippings.
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Gama
Bernardo DiLorenzo
Grend Street
Hewter
Stemford
Lake Petrhachellies
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Dilorenso
Patent rights issued to Connecticut inventors
A December 1914 list from A. M. Wooster of Bridgeport, Conn., names inventors from Bridgeport to New Britain with patents for sewing machines, talking machines speed governors, typewriters, mutators for rubber footwear, and card sewing devices among others. Also noted are trade marks for American Chain Co and hardware suppliers. A Fairfield visit features the Singie McEnellys with Packard dancers and a late night concert and dancing at the Colonial ballroom on Fairfield Avenue.
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Barnett Plotkin
New Haven
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Thomas C. Johnson
John T. Crowley
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Shelton
Ives
Lounsbury
Bethany
H.W. Weed, Et al
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American Chain Co
Brideeper
Italy Seeks 10000 Horses for Cavalry by Italian Agents
Miles City Mont December 14 1918 two agents of the Italian government received orders to purchase 10000 horses for cavalry service. About 250 head were shipped from Miles City to Chicago for Italian agents as part of the purchase, with officials confirming the engagement and shipments in progress.
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Cock Stowers
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