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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1914

Page

11

Welsh to Box White in New York Bout

Promoter Skewee announces a ten round bout in New York between Welsh and White on January 3. James Johnston of Garden AC failed to secure arrangements for the match. the weight limit 135 pounds and venue are set, with serious hype from Louis and others about the outcome.

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Maranville Influences State Officials Meeting

A garbled report describes Maranville and officials including Barry and Walsh at a winter gathering. It notes Maranville’s strong baseball record and mentions social contact with council members during a "Winter Seka" event and related conversations.

Anniversaries of Ring Battles Highlight Boxing History

Fragmentary report recalls Warr and Landon in a bout that ended careers and inspired legends. Mentions Dan Mendosa and Johnson, plus Charley Goldman and Joe Gans in Siberian or Russian settings, with references to a bantamweight clash and a Boston fight.

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Fragmentary Street Jumble Mentions Boston Shop Names

A garbled OCR fragment lists 1642 Elm Street and 1285 Main Street with mentions of Boston shoe store and barbers. References to individuals and scattered phrases appear incomplete, offering no clear event or context.

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Champion Jumper Adams Denies Selling Cops

New York December 31 Piatt Adams of the New York Athletic Club denies charges that he sold prizes won in competitions to raise money. affidavits allege sales of two prizes and rings bought from a jeweler to cover accounts. Adams insists the rings were his own and not prize items and condemns the accusations as a bid to harm him after a business deal. He says he will vindicate himself if the AMA acts.

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Wolgast Wife Fights to Be Near Him at Bouts

Cadillac December 31 Ad Wolgast's wife Tiss has never seen him box yet she plans to stay close during his important fights. She would rather he retire or move to California but supports him and will visit after the dates. The article notes she is loyal and hopeful amid boxing pressures.

Cadillac Mich Wolgast Welsast California

Johnny Lore 125 Battles Mark Boxing Career Birthday Feature

Johnny Lore, born 1494, marks his 20th birthday today with 125 professional bouts and 22 knockouts. The piece chronicles his early losses, draws, and recent performances, noting fans’ growing interest as he eyes title chances in Rio. Also mentioned are Danny Webster, Charley Goldman, and Robert Byrne as contemporaries celebrating birthdays.

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Harte Seeks Fourfold H Honor At Harvard

Richard BL Harte Jr of Philo Asipna seeks parental permission to join football next season and pursue the four sport H award at Harvard. He already holds an Olympic style record in women football base ball and track with H. Norrie Whitlam and aims to add varsity hockey and a Davenport series with Fal e in June.

Richard BL Harte, Jr Philo- Asipna Tony Yard Harvars Hardwick Warte H. Norrie Whitlamm Harvard

Lobert Nearing Giants Move by Tonight

New York reports indicate third baseman Hans Lobert may join the New York Giants tonight after talks with John McGraw and Phillies president Baker. Lobert and his wife traveled to New York and met with McGraw at the Imperial Hotel, with Lobert saying he would try to play for the Giants if terms satisfy him.

New York John McGraw Hens Lobert Chicago Feds Phils Lobert Giants Loebert Hans H Baker Phillies Pat Moran Imperial Hotel Philadelphia McGraw Beona Boston Fefs

Braves Seeks Pitcher Gettney Amid Feud Over Deals

The St Louis club leader, President Briton, claims Gettney has permission to join the Braves after dissension with Nedonal officials. Gettney says he remains with Pittsburgh, asserting he will play on his terms and ignores New York or Boston offers.

St Louis Dee Gaitney Braven Ivy Wingo Schuyler St .Louis Boston Gettney Braves Kenstody Koey Pittsbersh New York

Braves to Transfer Players to Phillies in Philadelphia

Boston owner James E. Gaffney says a potential Phillies deal could move Braves players to Philadelphia. He indicates talks may hinge on a star who jumped to the Federal league and a cash arrangement, with final decisions postponed until next week after meetings in New York.

Boston James E. Garriney Baker Phillies Pat Moran New York Gaffney Philadelphia Braves Staltimes Major Lesgue Feds Rin Turm Magee Federal League Equitable

Dartmouth and Williams Break Relations Again

Dartmouth and Williams will not meet in football next fall breaking a long friendly series. Williams seeks to ease its schedule while Princeton and Cornell games take priority. A renewal is expected within a year or so though basketball travel is limited by Williams joining a new league.

Boston Des Willams Dartmouth Williams Williame Princeton Cornall New York City New York Wiliams Hanover

Outlaw circuit talk targets Bridgeport in new scheme

Promoters push a unified Eastern and New England league including Worcester and Bridgeport with Brooklyn Federals backing. Worcester reports agents from Foedera league. towns listed include Lowell Lawrence Hartford Springfield Waterbury New Britain and Seaside Park as potential venues.

Wagner Worcester Mass Ted Bullivan Werd Brothers Brooklyn Federals New England Lowell Lawrence Hartford Springfield Colonial League Massachusetts Rhode Ja Benteier Seaside Park

Johnsons Next Bouts Fail To Draw Fans Interest

A disjointed report notes low fan attention for Johnsons upcoming boxing matches in Havana and elsewhere. References to other sports include horse racing results and a track meet with American and British competitors, highlighting sparse public interest amid wartime distractions.

Carlisle Will Play Holy Cross Football in Worcester

Worcester, Dec 31. Carlisle Indians, touted as strong in football, will meet Holy Cross College on Fitton Field November 5th next year marking their first Worcester appearance in years. Negotiations followed last season’s Manchester meeting. The Carlisle team, once favored in Worcester, impressed Holy Cross after a 20 to 0 win in Manchester last November. Last Worcester appearance was 1908 when Carlisle baseball lost to Holy Cross 7.

Worcester Holy Cross College Fitton Field Golme Manchester Providence Holy Cross Carlisle Purple Eleven Indians

Honolulu Enthusiastic Over Baseball Games In Islands

Honolulu crowds pack the grounds as Pacific coast amateurs from the University of California visit the Hawaiian Islands. The Chanese Haweiians push hard, winning 7 to 4 in a first game watched by 4500, while a ten inning thriller ends 7 to 3 as a late Hawaiian rally seals the win.

University of California Hawaiian Islands Pacific Coast Honolulu Chiners Berkeley Hai ‘Tan

Boston anxious to land Lobert from Philadelphia

Boston business manager James E B Gaffney aims to acquire Hans Lobert for the Braves, pursuing talks with Philadelphia’s President Baker. The potential Sherwood Mawee deal’s player names remain unrevealed until talks with George Stallings and next week’s discussions in Georgia.

Boston Des Hans Lobert Braves James Eb.gaffney Baker Phillies New York Boston Braves George T. Stallings Georgia Siptling

Beecher Draws With Frankie Mage in Boxing Clash

New Haven reports a crowded Casino bout where Beecher and Frankie Mage fought to a draw after twelve rounds. Beecher showcased body punching and aggression, while Mack and others traded blows in a bustling card with multiple knockdowns and a controversial conclusion.

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Moricans to Have Picheel Tezren Sunday Appeal

Fragmentary OCR lists a Mohican football team with scattered names including Chiles McKeon Larkin Hawkings Lars McLoushiin Tusker Fula Lulsees Kellay Stehte Gato Crowietsem MacGraw Roetberg Butler.

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General Bliss on Mexican border and Civil War era career

An article reviews General Bliss's border duties and long service history. It describes his roles in the Civil War, commands at Forts and academies, and later positions including chief of staff in military education. The piece notes his commentary on border tensions and the Mexican revolutionary period.

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