Leaders in sports across 1910 championships list
National League champions Chicago, American League champions Philadelphia, Worlds champions Philadelphia. Turf season highlights include S. C. Hildreth's earnings and Novelty’s top horse. Golf names include National Open winner Alex Smith and National Amateur victor W. C. Fownes Jr. Tennis features W. A. Larned and Hazel Hotchkiss. Yachts, track and field, swimming, aeronautics, and automobiling marks across clubs and venues with numerous named athletes and vehicles.
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S. C. Hildreth
Guy Garner
Alex, Smith
Wykagyl
W. C. Fownes, Jr
Oakmont
Dorothy I. Campbell
Hamilton
W. A. Larned
Alexander
Hackett
Hazel Hotchkiss
San Francisco
Parner
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Aurora
Kveen
F. K. Burnham
Dixie St
Bree
R. Cloughen
New York
W. J. Keatinghar
H'W. Shep
George V. Bonhag
Berna
Ithaca
Don Walsh
Traverend
M. J. McGrath
Travers
A.C
N. York
A. C
F. C. Thompson
Los Angeles
Roosevelt Denies 1912 Taft Support Claim
New York December 27 Roosevelt denies endorsing Taft for the 1912 Republican nomination. He calls talk of him backing Taft and Loeb as a Taft lieutenant for New York patronage false, saying he has discussed nothing with anyone about such matters and has read only what papers report. He spends a busy day at the Outlook meeting friends and contributing where possible.
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United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Loeb
Taft
boxing leads to potential rematch for Australian title
Sydney authorities seek a second middleweight bout between Billy ke and Cate Smith holder in Australia while Papke weighs a challenge to join if fit. Papke’s disqualification in the sixth round sparked fury as he claims no foul. New York pundits doubt Bat Nelson’s return to form. Bangor reports Dr Burges certified Mike Daley’s sudden death in police custody.
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United Press
Sydney
Billy Ke
Cate Smith
Papke
Ting Papke
Almo
Will
Smith
New York
Pittsburg
Bat Nelson
Bangor
Burges
Mike Daley
Daley
New Orleans
Austin Gibbons
Chicago Nationals president Murphy suffers broken arm
Charles W. Murphy, president of the Chicago Nationals, broke his right arm while walking near home on Christmas Day. He went to the West Side hospital for X ray inspection and treatment. doctors expect no serious aftereffects.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Murphy
West Side Hospital
Hackenschmidt Dominates Dr Roller in two straight falls
Boston reports George Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler defeated Dr Ben F Roller of Seattle in the Mechanics Building. Hackenschmidt won two straight falls with times of 1 hour 7 minutes 20 seconds and 15 minutes 33 seconds using an arm grab and body roll. Two weeks earlier in New York Zbyszko also blanked Roller in two straight falls, first in 1 hour 14 minutes, second in 7 minutes 25 seconds.
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Boston
George Hackenschmidt
Ben F. Roller
Seattle
Wash
Mechanics Building
New York
Zbyszko
Roller
Bowling Conderos Wonders challenge for side bet in state
The Conderos Wonders issue a $25 side bet challenge to any duck pin team in the state. They play the Acorns in South Norwalk this afternoon for the wager. Foley's Kidney Pills are advertised as a quick tonic for kidneys and bladder. F. B. Brill and Curtis are mentioned in the notice.
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Conderos Wonders
Wonders
South Norwalk
Foley
F. B. Brill
Curtis Bie
Downey May Depart for Brooklyns in Baseball Gossip
Cincinnati and Brooklyn NL clubs are weighing a deal involving Tommy Downey of this city. Downey, plagued by malaria and injuries, is pictured as a possible shortstop at Brooklyn with Davy Altizer in focus. Sporting Life notes Downey’s erratic fielding and waning form, while history recalls Redland infielder misfires like Ritchey and Bridwell turning into solid majors after early doubts.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Tommy Downey
Davy Altizer
Minneapolis
American Association
Downey
Anyage
Connecticut League
Sporting Life
Tom
Redland
Bugs
Claude Ritchey
Pittsburg
al Bridwell
John J. McGraw
Thoroughbred Marie Hyde Wins Unusual Race in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville race yesterday featured a horse racing against a man named W Williams, a mule, and an automobile. Marie Hyde won by eight lengths over the mule, with the man finishing third and the car fourth on a bad track. The day also noted City Basketball League games at St Josephs Hall and a Smithsonian expedition returning from Peru and Argentina with evidence of ancient humanoid civilizations.
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United Press
Jacksonville
Fla
W. Williams
Marie Hyde
City Basketball League
St. Joseph's Hall
St. Josephs
Ramblers
Mechanics
Berkshires
Records Fall and Titles Change in 1910 Sports
A sweeping year in 1910 athletics with new record holders across middle distance running, track and field marks, auto racing, aviation, tennis, golf, billiards, pool, and cycling. Notable feats include Melvin V. Sheppard’s many middle distance records, Dan Kelly’s 9.25 second 100 yards, Lozier and Vanderbilt Cup performances, Belmont Park aviation feats, Uhlan trotting a mile in 1:58 3-4, and W. Larned and W. C. Fownes Jr. claiming titles amid a vibrant public-school to club-sport scene.
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Melvin V. Sheppard
Lon Meyers
California
Tetstaff
San Monica
Nazzaro
Bruce Brown
Savannah
Europe
Harry Grant
Belmont Park
J. B. Moissant
Ralph Johnstone
Drexel
Uhlan
Wlliam A. Larned
Pacific Coast
W. C. Fownes, Jr
New York
Willie Heppe
Alfred de Oro
Freda Eames
Boston
John Daly
Jerome Keogh
Thomas Hurston
de Oro
Keogh
George Moore
Tom Gallagher
Eddie Root
James Moran
Frank Kramer
Kramer
Edmund Lamy
Saranac
Lang defeats Burns in twelve round London bout
Bill Lang, former Australian heavyweight champion, battered Jack Burns of California until the referee stopped the fight in the twelfth round at Olympia London. Burns was unable to turn the tide as Lang dominated with decisive lefts and rights from the opening bell in a one sided bout witnessed by a large crowd.
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London
Bill Lang
Australia
Jack Burns
California
Olympia
Lane
Burns
Lang
Greenbay youth dies after six round boxing bout
Parmentier, 18, from Greenbay, died after a boxing match in the fourth round. He slumped in his corner after a severe punch and died soon after, with investigators citing possible brain hemorrhage as the cause.
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Mentier
Greenbay
Parmentier
Bridgeports defeat New Haven five in armory game
A crowd at the State Armory saw Bridgeports beat the University Five of New Haven 62 to 15 in a lopsided basketball exhibition. Bridgeport’s manager John Levy teased a stronger visit by the New Havens next Wednesday. Earlier, Brooklawn beat St. Josephs 22 to 7 in a preliminary.
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State Armory
Bridgeports
University Five
New Haven
Bridgeport
Terme
John Levy
Armory
New Havens
Teaders
Brooklawns
St. Josephs
Hed
Jacobs Ornatley
Miller Es F Eckel Snyder
Hoxsey Sets World Altitude Record in Gale Flight
Arch Hoxsey in a Wright biplane soared to 11,474 feet at Los Angeles amid a two mile gale, breaking the world's altitude record for the second time this year. The achievement was confirmed by a telegram to Difford B. Harmon, president of the National Federation of Aero Clubs.
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United Press
Los Angeles
A_ telegram
Arch Hoxsey
Wright
Difford B. Harmon
National Federation of Aero Clubs
Hoxsey
Brothers killed and boys wounded in Christmas disturbance
Pineville Kentucky December 27 Marcus Graham fired to stop a disturbance at a Christmas entertainment resulting in the deaths of William and Andrew Patterson and injuries to two Robison children aged 10 and 8 Graham says he was forced to fire and had been drinking prior to the incident
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United Press
Pineville
William
Andrew Patterson
Rod Robinson
Marcus Graham
Patterson
Graham
East Siders balk at amended garbage contract clause
East Side Citizens committee led by T. J. McNamara rejects Attorney Marsh plan to alter Section 16 of the Fischer garbage contract. The proposed changes would restrict suit rights to property owners, allow plant relocation before cancellation, and remove automatic nuisance cancellation. Mayor Buckingham backs the current contract as approved by the City Attorney.
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T. J. McNamara
East Side
Arthur M. Marsh
Charles F. Fischer
Albert E. Lavery
McNamara
Buckingham
Citizen's Committee
Marsh
Citizens’ Committee
Health Board
Rotten eggs seized by federal officials in Jersey City
Nine cans of alleged rotten eggs were seized today in the Merchante Refrigerating Company plant in Jersey City. Pure food inspectors traced the cans from Chicago and the seizure was ordered by United States Commissioner Carpenter. The eggs are described as filthy, decomposed and putrid animal matter. It is the largest liquid egg seizure in the area to date.
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United Press
Jersey City
Merchante’ Refrigerating Company
Chicago
United States
Carpenter
Chief Horan's successor chosen today
Charles F. Seyfer Uch, first assistant through Chief Horan's term, was appointed as successor after Horan was killed in the stockyards fire. The decision was announced in Chicago on December 27.
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United Press
Chicago
Charles F. Seyfer
Uch
Horan
Hatti2 Le Blanc D NNes Interview Out The Glovers
Boston reports that Hattie Le Blanc denies an alleged interview in which she was quoted as hating Mrs. Glover and loving Glover. She claims the reporter’s words are lies and sent a telegram to attorney Melvin M. Johnson denying making any statements. The message is dated Dec 27 1910 from West Arichat C B and signed by Le Blanc.
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United Press
Boston
Melvin M. Johnson
Mrs. Glover
Glover
Johnson
Boson
Hattie le Blanc
Darien Mourns Ex Senator Chas William Lounsbury
Darien town flags fly at half mast for the death of ex Senator Charles William Lounsbury at his Man Street home. Born March 22, 1842 in Eddyville New York, he served three years in the Union Army, later ran a Darien hardware store, and served in the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1893 and 1895 and as a State Senator in 1898. He leaves a widow and four children.
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United Press
Stamford
Darien
Chas. William Usbury
Man Street
Eddyville
Ulster County
N. Y
17Th Connecticut V
Minnie E Hatch Dies. Widow of Thomas Hatch Resident Die
Minnie E Hatch widow of Thomas Hatch died this morning at her daughter residence 417 Gregory street She was a respected resident and long time farmer Want Ads te Word
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Minnie E
Thomas Ll. Hatch
Gregory Street
Visitor Saves Sleeping Couple From Gas Fumes
Charles Unwin interrupted a Christmas morning gas leak at 11 o clock finding Mr and Mrs Frank Stubbs unconscious in a kitchen-fueled room. The open jet released fumes that nearly killed them, but quick action and hospital care led to rapid recovery with Mrs Stubbs likely home tonight and Mr Stubbs fully recovered by week’s end.
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Frank Stubbs
Nichols Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Unwin
Stubbs
Christmas Turkey Feast At Lakeview Home
Mayor Buckingham and Charity Commissioners visited Lakeview Home on Christmas Day to thank Dr. John C. Lynch and Mrs Lynch for generous turkey donations. Inmates enjoyed roast turkey with dressing, roast spare rib, parsnips, mashed turnips and potatoes, followed by pumpkin pie.
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Buckingham
F. W. Behrens
J. T. Foster
Lakeview
John C. Lynch
Whole family asphyxiated in Hammond incident
In Hammond Indiana today a family tragedy left three dead by asphyxiation. The victims are 60 year old John Rucker his daughter Matilda 20 and son Joseph 17. The bodies were found after boys returning from a skating party saw Joseph dead by a window he had tried to open. The mother and daughter were found in bed.
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United Press
Hammond
Ind
Join Rucker
Matilda
Joseph
Joseph Rucker
Americans Knighted by King of Sweden
Chicago reports that ten U S citizens were knighted by King Gustavus of Sweden for their work in religious and charitable efforts. Rev C H Esbjorn of New Haven receives the Royal Order of the North Star among the honorees.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Gustavus
Sweden
Royal Order of the North Star
C. H. Esbjorn
New Haven
Gould Valet Held for Shoplifting in New Haven
Special from United Press New Haven December 27 Frank Gould and W T French valet Frank McCarthy was held for the Superior court on several counts of theft Arthur Gilbert pleaded guilty to theft and was given 30 days and bound over to higher courts The men were held in bonds of 2000 each
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United Press
New Haven
Boston
Frank Gould
W. T. French
Frank McCarthy
Superior Court
Arthur Gilbert
McCarthy
Statistics of Episcopal Diocese Connecticut 1910 figures
The Living Church Annual 1911 records for the Diocese of Connecticut 211 clergy 226 parishes and missions 62 lay readers 20 postulates 1 693 infant baptisms 439 adult baptisms 2 135 total baptisms 2 046 confirmed 40 186 communicants 29 377 last reported 809 increase 800 marriages 1 92 burials 2 236 Sunday school teachers 17 398 pupils and contributions totaling 735 926.77 dollars.
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Episcopal Church
United States
Living Church
Diocese of
Connecticut
Clerry
Land deal dispute sues for forty thousand dollars
Edwin A. Weed sues Thomas N. Cooke in the Superior Court claiming he held an option on land on the Boston Post Road in Greenwich and secured a buyer, William H. Clarke of New York, prepared to pay 84 000 for the property, but the deal fell through.
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Edwin A. Weed
Thomas N. Cooke
Greenwich
Weed
Boston Post Road
William H. Clarke
New York
Land Sale Collapse Prompts $34,000 Loss Claim
Weed accuses Clarke and Cooke of arranging to block a land deal after Clarke sought Cooke's legal advice. Weed says the title was defective and Clarke called off the sale, causing a loss of $34,000 while asserting the land is clear despite Cooke's reservations.
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Clarke
Cooke
Weed
Cooka
Bartenders Union Social Session Draws 200 Plus
More than 200 bartenders and guests from New Haven Bernarone and Boston attended a smoker and entertainment on Bank Street. The event began at 4 30 p m and featured vaudeville acts, refreshments, and a lively program. President gihmats led the organizing team with Moran McCullough Sears Haganan assisting.
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Bartenders’ Union
Bank Street
New Haven
Bernarone
Boston
Sho
Gihmats
Moran
McCullough
Sears
Haganan
Suit Filed Over Death of Danbury Boy
A Danbury resident sues Danbury and Street Railroad Co. for 5000 alleging the car fender stood too high and failed to lift the five year old Alvard A. De mond from May 14, 1910. The suit claims the boy, playing in the street, was pinned beneath the car trucks after the fender struck him. The case centers on alleged improper clearance and the tragedy of a child’s death.
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Andrew
Danbury
Danbury & Street R. R. Co
Alvard Arthur Demond
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