National Pocket Billiard Tourney Opens in Philadelphia
Bennie Allen defeats Louis Kreuter 128 to 84 in the opening night of the National American Pocket Billiard championship in Philadelphia. James Maturo of Denver and Johnny Layton of Columbus win their first two games, with Maturo scoring a 69th-ball run to seize a strong lead. Several matches were scheduled for the evening as the event runs through December 18 with 45 matches planned.
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Allen, Maturo
Layton
Philadelphia
Buulletin
Philadephia
Bennie Allen
Kansas City
Louia BD
Kreuter
New York
Allen
Jamens Maturo
Denver
Johnny Layton
Columbia
Ohio
Maturo
Colorado
Morrie B
Fink
Pennsylvania
Lawton
Edward I. Rash
Hightatown
Kansas
Louis DP. Krueter
Newark
Ralph Greenleaf
Wilmington
Del
Joseph Concannon
Jerome Keogh
Rochester
Charles Sesback
Hartford
Remair Idie
Ralph
Batty Bike By Bugs Baer Sparks Odd 1920 Season Teasers
A jumble of sports and cultural quips forecasts a quirky 1920s season. Mentions six day races, prohibition calendars, college loyalties, wrestling holds, Harvard experts listing All Americans, and playful asides about Langford Dempsey and celestial banjos. Several named schools and figures appear in humorous chatter.
Brotherhood Chiefs Headed to Washington for Rail Conference
Warren Store of the engineers W G Lee of the trainmen and Timothy Shea of the firemen led chief executives and general chairmen from four railroad organizations on a trip to Washington to discuss Director General Hines's offer of time and a half overtime for freight service with abolition of extra allowances.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Warren
W. G. Lee
Timothy Shea
Washington
Confar
Railroads
Hines
Stow Freigh
Lee Sheppard
Tomorrs Ing
Shipping Board Builds 12 Army Transports Ordered
The Shipping Board announced it is building twelve 7,500 ton army transports. Chairman Paine said the War Department waives claim to former German vessels as they are turned over to the board for the Transport Service, instead of keeping a right to operate former transports when desired.
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Washington
Dec
Shipping Board Fe
Army Transport
Paine
War Department
iTranspport Service
New Industrial Conference Opens in Washington
Secretary Wilson presides as the second industrial conference begins with Mr King elected permanent vice chairman and Stanley King of Barton named temporary secretary. The session opens behind closed doors with debate over publicity and executive sessions, as Wilson supports private talks to allow frank discussion before formal decisions.
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Washington
Wilson
Herbert O Hover
Stanley King
Borton
King
Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter Meets for December
The Milford notes announce the December meeting of the Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter with D. A. R. at Memorial Chapter House on Thursday afternoon for a Masonic meeting and annual business session. A Mayne Hail event is noted, plus a Glee Club program by the Men’s Brass choir at the church next Monday evening December 8 with the club performing.
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Mullford
Dee
Freelove Baldwin Stow
Memorial
Ali
A A. OM
Glee Club
Davis Cup Title at Stake Again in 1929 Format
New York based report outlines the Davis Cup inter national team tennis championship to be played in Sydney with matches on January 17 19, 1926. England sails for Australia with Kingscote Reamish Lowe while Australia may onboard Brookes Patterson and two others. Four singles and one doubles, three wins needed out of five to claim the cup. United States Tennis Association plans to challenge at the next annual meeting after the series, slated for summer or autumn 1929 depending on cup location.
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New York
Deco
Davis Np
Sydney
United States Tennis Association
Australia
A. R. F. Kingscote
A. B E. Reamish
A. H. Lowe
Australasia
Northan Brookes
Gerald Patterson
United States Association
Atela
Dempsey Not Tied Up With London Promoter
In Los Angeles Jack Dempsey’s manager Jack Kearns said no arrangements exist for a June fight with the winner of the Joe Beckett Georges Carpentier bout. Kearns will wait for the Beckett Carpentier result before considering a match with the winner. American promoters will be in the field if a bout is arranged.
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Los Angeles
Tec
Jack Demapeer
Joe Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Deapit
London
Kearns
Fromoter Cochran
Beckett
Carpentier
Springfield College Gymnastic Team to Exhibit Here
Springfield College Gymnastic team will exhibit in Fridgeport with the Y M C A physical department next February. The event may move to a larger hall if needed to showcase modern physical education. The team is noted for strong gymnastic ability and will perform in many cities this season.
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Fridgeport Y. M. C. A
Springfield College
Association Gymnasium
New Shelton Police Chief Takes Oath
Dee J William S Donovan was sworn in as Shelton police chief by City Clerk J Edwards. The appointment follows the death of Chief William P Robbins and comes after the Police Commission was removed by Mayor Nettleton. Donovan has served seven years with the department.
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Shielton
Dee
William S. Donovan
Shelton
J. &. Edwards
Donn van
Poliice
Deuntia J. Shea
William P. Robbins
Nettleton
Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen meet in Broad Street halls
A. Barris Lodges and Harris Lodge conferred the initiation degree on three candidates at Odd Fellows hall, Broad Street. This was the last degree work for the year as officer ranks were completing a full term. Harmony Camp and Modern Woodmen held their annual elections at 184 State Street with J Paddock elected consul and a slate including Advisor Danielson Clerk Jenner Escort Carlson banker Olav and Ainsworth. The installation followed.
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J.paddock
TD. Danielsan
R. Jenner
G. Carlson
Olav
W. Ainsworth
Sergeant Frank Vir Bel Ul Fa e We Ee Ana
Sergeant Frank Virelli of State Police will depart for Detroit to spend his first absence in fourteen years. The notice mentions Payee, A LAC VETON, and Ole as part of the travel details.
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Sergt
Frank Vir Bel Ul Fae
Pop Payee
Lac Veton
Frank Virelli
Detroit
Mitt
Taledea Ang Eve
Land
Ole
American Teams Battle for High Point Score in Six-Day Race
At Madison Square Garden after the first 24 hours of a six day bicycle race fifteen teams have ridden 93 miles and 2 laps. McNamara and Magin lead sprint points with 54 while Goulett and Madden hold 33 and Egg and Dupuy have 49. Fogler and Hill set the 1914 record at 537 miles, 9 laps.
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New York
McNamara- Magin
Goulett-Madden
Madison Square Garden
Fogler and Hill
McNamara
Magin
Goulett and Madden
Egg and Dupuy
Acco Grid Season Discussed In Shifting Plans
The Impartial Rooter reports uncertainty over the football season as managers debate dates for Williams of New Haven, the Chains, and an All Bridgeport eleven. With injuries rising, timing favors ending soon, while fans anticipate a final week or two of sessions and lingering baseball and jazz influences in sport culture.
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Acco
We Yadedamaali
Weld
Acco Jack
Max Caden
Williams
New Haven
Tom
Kes
Chainas
All Bridgeport
Chains
New Haveners
Kearney
All-Bridgeports
Art League Show Features Fine Hand Weaving
Kridgettort Art League opens its annual Christmas exhibition with hand woven scarfs runners and embroideries. Members gather natural greens for evergreen bowls while ceramics pieces are on display and for sale. Tea and foods accompany the event with luncheon proceeds aiding the Anne Hatha cottage fund.
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Kridgettort Art League
Haskeba
League
Anne Hathawas
Mra
Mertoh Hammond
Dirs S. HE. Gledhill
Wooster Maves
Frank Ts. Hickman
Mise
Edward Sparen
Are
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Arthur AT. Caomler
Philip T. Holves
A. A. Lillie
Lewis Weldhick
Stratford
David Rhodes
Milford
Mirai Ct
Fa. Travis
T. W. Calling
N. BE. Kent
G. W. SteGrath
Eliaabeth Krehbiel
O. Ct. Tanning
FR. Sherrs
TH. BR. Atlis
Dertsy
Misa Beatrice Olson
Wo OF
Cornwall
G. Ww. Atitigen
G. Gronquist
Siberian Mohammedans Granted Autonomy Trae Tse
The Siberian government announces a decree recognizing the national autonomy of the Mohammedans in Siberia. Mohammedans plan a Rabere assembly to organize defense of Siberia against the Bolshevists.
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Siberia
Oreder
Siveria
Injunction Hearing Postponed A Week In New York
Judge postponed a injunction hearing in an anti meeting suit to stop Ran Johnson from presiding over the American League annual meeting in Chicago on December 11. New York club owners received a temporary injunction and hope to make it permanent. Rush-borough traffic delay occurred when Ray Perit fell from a vehicle struck by a car at Martin and Golden Hill, suffering injuries treated at the emergency hospital and sent home.
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New York
Agalivat
Blowdle
Matin
Golden Hill
Ray Perit
FR Af la Orchard
Wen Strick
St Charles Parish Card Party Prizes Attract Parish Roster
The Men's League of St Charles church hosts a card party at St Marys school hall. All parish members invited. Prizes include live chickens and ducks. Games listed are pinochle whist and forty five.
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Men's League
St. Charles
St Mhaylas
Tonizhy
Tair
Uve Chicrkers
Ducks. AzzUy
Britton Ryan Wins Eleven Round Knockout in Welterweight Bout
In Canton, Britton Kayoes Ryan retained his welterweight title by knocking out Billy Yan of Cincinnati in the eleventh round of a scheduled twelve round fight. Pete Terman, bantamweight title holder, defended his belt in a separate deed, while Herman Ala fought in Philadelphia, delivering strong punches.
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Canton
Dee
Bak Britto
Billy Yan
Cincinnati
Herman
Philadbelptha
Dac
Pete Terman
Pate Jahnsay
Rentom
Harvard Crimson to Decide on Coast Trip Tonight
Harvard officials faced a committee vote on sending the Crimson to California for a possible New Year’s Day appearance at the Rose Parade tournament. Messages from Los Angeles officials and Governor Johnston backed the trip, with faculty undecided though student body favored the inter-sectional game.
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Crimson
Giants Outplay White Sox In Indoor Baseball Bout
Indoor baseball action ended with the Giants beating the White Sox in a one sided gym clash. Giants loaded the field in the fourth inning and capitalized on Page’s pitching. Lineups featured noted players from both teams amid a lively crowd as defense and timely hits sealed the win.
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Giants
White Sox
Page
Ropers T
Feinian N
Opretella
James L
Strawbert
Schitanski J. Bueri P
Russo I. Vaxtes
Montan Sro
Jonan Royhe
Alasby
Michaels T
Slosbis
Hits
TL Corsa
Accident near Martel and Hansentreet injures Peter Valus
From the terse report a vehicle owned and driven by Stanley Bradfoard of Sprinetetdd struck Peter Valus of 244% Fa vhelfiane near White cresting Martel avenue at Hansentreet. An ambulance arrived but Valus’ injuries prevented his removal to hospital.
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Mir RY Acto
Martel Avenue
Hansentreet
Avenueiack
Peter Valus
Eiick
Stanley Bradfoard
Sprinetetdd
Forst Leads Cham Gridiron Scoring With 36 Points
Art Forst leads Cham gridiron with 36 points as the top scorer so far. Al Bakos follows as second. The team has 144 points through eight games, averaging 18 per game, with Grimwald delivering 12 points in Sundays’ showing.
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Art Forst
al Bakos
Ro Grimwald
Honse Far
Hanlon
Thea
Chain
Blue Ribbons to Battle Paterson At Colonial Hall
Interstate league game tonight at Colonial Hall features the Blue Ribbons, led by manager Leavy, facing Paterson in a strong lineup. Paterson brings Powers Clinton Ripley plus Donahue Robinson, while Schwab Reich and others aim to spark the Ribbons.
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Paterson
Colonial Hall
Vyhe Peterson
Beter
Coron'n Hall
John
Leavy
Blue Ribbons
Guy Frpey
Treat ‘Em Rayers
Leavy Wil
Schwab
Ernie Reich
Patersons
Donahue
Reich ' Ta FL
Robinson
Selnwab
Powers Malone
Clinton
Dengert
Ripley White
Prendergast Sold to Coast League Club
Pitcher Mike Prendergast of the Philadelphia Nationals has been sold to the Salt Lake Coast League baseball club. The deal comes via team manager de Johnatin, with Prendergast previously having played for the Chicago Nationata.
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Mike Prendergast
Salt Lake City
Bee
Philadelphia Nationals
Salt Lake Coast League Baseball Clinic
de Johnatin
Prendergast
Chicago Nationata
Atlas Juniors Set to Battle Jackson Stars at Seaside Park
The undefeated Atlas Juniors meet the fast Jackson Stars next Sunday on Seaside park diamond No 4 for the 50 to 80 pound championship. Atlas seeks to capitalize on sharp new plays after strong wins against top city teams. Practice is Wednesday night at Old Mill Green and all players are urged to report for the crucial session.
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ATLAS
Jackson
Jackson Stars
Seaside Park
Jacksons
Old Mill Green
New Yotus Published by Havana Post Proprietor
Publisher Brad announces a new YotUS edition from the Havana Post. The Postgraduate night session followed a brief line through the town, with details released today.
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Brad
Havana
O'Dowd to Box Ratner Then Go Abroad For London
Mike O'Dowd will fight Angie Ratner next, then sail for London to box the English middleweight champion over twenty rounds at the National Sporting Club. Mullins said a pre trip bout with Ratner may be staged in Toronto or Detroit before the trip. Ratner’s manager Bernstein has accepted the terms. bids have been submitted by the two clubs. Benny Leonard plans rest after his upcoming Friday bout. no N Orleans bout with Jack Britton. Willie knockout over Kruvosky boosts prospect of a Dempsey match. Wilde praises Dundee after Milwaukee scrap. Yale basketball announces a winter schedule with January and February games at New Haven and other cities.
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Mike Gibbons
Paddy Mulling
O'Dowd
London
National Sporting Club of
England
Mullins
Mersea
Angie Ratner
United Veteran’s Club
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Phil Bernstein
Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
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WN. J
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Harry Willie
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Jack Dempsey
al McCoy
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Ithaca
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Dartmouth
Hanover
Pringeton
Milford Eleven Wins City Title From Devon Team
Milford eleven defeated Devon A C 10 to 0 at Fort Trumbull Beach, clinching the town championship. Devon, lighter and younger, fought hard but could not match Milford’s power led by a strong Jine. Coach Harry Lister praised the effort and planned a fast squad for next season.
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Devon
Dev
Devon A. C
Milford
Fort Trumbull Beach
Harry Lister
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