Hobey Baker Dies In Plane Accident Over France
Captain Hobart A. H. Baker known as Hobey Baker, Princeton athlete and American aviator, was killed when his plane fell in France. Percy Pine received a Paris cable from Ingelhart confirming the death and requesting family notification, with no further details released.
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Soccer Men Aim to Reorganize Bridgeport Seniors
Bridgeport soccer scene sees no games this week as East Side Athletics withdraws amid a Cup final dispute. Robins Dry Dock beat Longfellow 3 1 on Christmas day with Mitchell starring. New York F C edged Morse Dry Dock 1 0, Keelsch scoring early. Federal Shipyard ousted Bridgeport City in A F A cup, Merchants Shipyard beaten at East Newark after protest. Swedes favored for state title. demobilization rushes for British and American teams in France. A new senior team planned led by Denholm Rae and Rosenzweig. Eddy Eversfield aims to rebuild for next season. City fans urged to attend Meadows game at 2 30.
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Pilot Hobey Baker’s WWI record as French front ace
Major Charles J. Biddle recounts Baker’s service in France. He downed three German planes including one at Ypres, two in St Mihiel, and 20,000 feet up with propaganda leaflets. Baker led the 141st squadron, then the 13th Aero group, commanding 26 officers and 180 men before the armistice.
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Newark Turners and Whirlwinds Tie in Large Crowd
Screen Shots by Marshall notes basketball gains popularity in Jersey as Newark Turners and National Turners draw big crowds, totaling over 35,000. The Turners faced the Whirlwinds in a 27 27 tie after a late free throw and field goal by Schartoff. Reich and Holman of last season's Blue Ribbons starred for the Whirlwinds.
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Bogash Facing Two Fights In Two Nights Next Week
Clay Turner is scheduled for two bouts in two nights starting Monday in Jersey City against Larry Williams, then teaming with Kid Norfolk for a Tuesday bout in Boston. Bogash trains with Jack Dempsey in Long Branch as Williams aims for a Dempsey clash and other matches loom.
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Willing Kunz Seeks Ring Return With High Price Tag
Norwalk boxing figure Kunz known as Wun lightweight champion, seeks comeback in welterweight or lightweight, insists on own price, cites Liberty bonds he holds, and notes need for months of training after a long layoff. He has faced top foes like Eddie Kelly and Louis Gogash, hopes postwar sports revival benefits his return.
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Change Date for Motor Speedway Races Next May
Indianapolis, Ind. Dec 22 The Liberty Sweepstakes race for 500 miles and a $50,000 purse will be run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday May 21 instead of May 30 as first announced. Public demand and Memorial Day sentiments prompted Speedway owners to move the date while they winter in Miami. Contenders from England France Italy Belgium and the U.S. will contest the event now scheduled for May 31, 1913, with two flat cars and three Sun Beams available for entries piloted by noted drivers.
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Boxing Roundup From Christmas Fights Across Cities
New Haven’s Chick Brown skipped a Newark card while Joe Gans substituted for him in a bout that Newark lightweight won. Donley to meet Tommy Tuohey in Newark. winner faces Vic Moran and Joe Dillon in Brooklyn. Frankie Burns defeated Rattling Reddy in Portland. Eddie Wallace beat Jack Michaels in Syracuse. Greb says Lynch can stop Wid. Burns shifting from bantam to featherweight for Johnny Kane’s title, after many near-misses and wins over Herm.
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Williams to Meet Bartley Madden New Year's Day
Larry Williams will fight Bartley Madden, a six round bout at the National Sporting Club in Philadelphia on New Year’s afternoon. The match replaces a planned Coffey bout, which has been cancelled. Coffey will not appear on the holiday show. Madden is then slated to face Bombardier Wells in Providence soon after.
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Cohan to Meet Eddie Harvey of Toronto in National Bout
Private Issy Cohan of the Canadian infantry returns to camp in Toronto after a brief furlough. He is to be matched with Eddie Harvey of Toronto for a bout on National cards within the next few weeks, per matchmaker Al Lippe of the National Sporting Club Philadelphia.
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Victors Open Season Against Naval Stars
The Victors meet the Naval Stars tonight at the Boys' Club gym, game starts at 8 p.m. The lineup includes Mooney Pious, Chaney, Willeson, McGraw, Kahn, Rowe, Meyers, Boyle, Maher, Buckley, Whittem. Referee is from the district.
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Believes Owners Should Use Care in Driving
A local dealer urges car owners to care for maintenance and operation alike. He argues prudent driving, timely part replacements, and careful economizing reduce faults and costly repairs. The piece links responsible care to better motor car conditions and safer operation.
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