Moore kayoes Criqui as Griffiths stops Charles in London
In Albert Hall international bouts Pal Moore pantam weight and Johnny Griffiths welterweight defeated French opponents. Moore forced Eugene Criqui to quit in round fourteen and Griffiths earned a technical knockout against Francois Charles in round three amid disputed low blows. Ted Lewis beat Matt Wells in twelve rounds, Wells collapsing from a cut and broken nose. Georges Carier boxed a three round nonboard bout, Joe Beckett sought a rematch with Carpentier after being knocked out by Carier.
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London
Pal Moore
Johnny Grifths
Albert Hall
Moore
Eugene Criqui
Inehich Grifitha
Francois Charles
Criqui
Charles
Ted
Kid” Lewis
Matt Wells
Wells
Charles Ag
Griffiths
Ikewisse
Georges Cartier
Pion
Joe Beckett
Reoa
Carpen
Cowler Battle Will Be Acid Test For Al Reich
New York December 26 Al Reich faces Tom Cowler of England in a key donut show in Jersey City next Monday. Cowler is a hard hitter with speed and cleverness but has a flaw in taking punishment. Reich aims to KO Cowler as he did to Roborts, while other bouts include Gene Tunney vs Bob P. and Chaney vs Johnny W. in a stacked card with Barry Norton and Charley w in prelims.
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New York
al Reich
Tom Cowler
England
Jercexy City
Cowler
Saman
al Rob
Rts
Reich
Frank Moran
Gene Tunney
Bob PF
Chicago
the. Cheney
Johnny
Fis
George Chaney
Anty Chaney
Ng Chaney
London
Wall Street
Barry Norton
Charley W
Augie Ratner
Greb
Carpentier
Hale
Dempsey
Jrenchman
Share
Cochran
Young Bob Fitzsimmons
Dave Priscoll
Jersey City Arena
Stan
Young Bob
Elizig Hy Prent Tigmail
Jersey
Sso
Jed Whinney
Boxing Day English soccer results across divisions
Results from London December 26 show first division wins by Derby over Arsenal 4 1 and Liverpool over Manchester United 4 0 while Leeds City edged Barnsley 1 0 and Bristol City beat West Ham 6 0 in the second division. Southern and other leagues report high scores with Bristol Rovers 8 Swansea 8 and Plymouth Argyle 8 Reading 3 among notable results. Christmas Day games include Notts Forest 4 Notts Forest 4 and Plymouth 8 Exeter City 1.
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London
Arsenal
Derby County
Bradford
Shefield United
Chelsea
Oldham Athletic
Everton
Manchester City
Manchester United
Liverpool
Newceastre
Burnsley
Preston
N. EB
Bolton
Wandherers
Sheffield Wednesday
Bradford City
West Bromwich
Sunderland
Barnsley
Leeds City
Birmingham
Leicester Fosse A
Bristol City
Westham United
Wall City
Fottenham Blotspur
Nottingham Forest
Lincoln City
Rotherham
Hundersfield
Stockport C
Clapton Orient
Stoke
Coventry
Wolverhampton
South Shields
Northampton
Newport City
Portsouth
Watford
Reading
Gillingham
Southampton
Luton
South End
Millwall
Lince
Notts Forest
Plymouth
Exeter City
Alexander to coach University of Illinois boxmen
Grover Cleveland Alexander star pitcher of the Chicago NL team has accepted an offer to coach University of Illinois boxing men. He plans to go to Urbana mid January and stay until the Cubs depart for California training camp.
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Chicago
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Ditcher
University of Ilinois
Alexander
Urbana
Cubs
California
Metropolitan Championships at New York Athletic Carnival
The Seventy-First Regiment will stage an athletic carnival in its armory on January 18. Besides regimental events the meet will include senior metropolitan championships for the 1000 yard and mile races and the 16 pound shot put.
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New York
saventy-First Regiment
Beaver Piled in North Fur Harvest Boosts Canada Revenue
Heavy beaver catches in the North this season raise concerns over rapid slaughter. Wardens must enforce licenses to trap and limit catches to feed a potential spike in fur sales. Trappers journey across vast Ontario waters, with some expecting to stay trapping into May while prices attract rich clubs toward bankruptcy due to shifting social conditions.
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Cobalt — Re
Canada
Ontario
Northland
Tomogami
Sturgeon River
Nipissing
Hudson Bay
High School Five To Play Hoboken High School Five
Hoboken High School faces the High School lads in a weekly basketball game. The Bridgeport team, with Hammil at guard and Murphy at center, prepares for strong play as Hawes, Riccio, Daniel, Kiddy, and Sumiton may enter. The girls’ alumnae game precedes, with Captain Helen Schwerdtin at center and a possible switch to boys rules if agreed. Games begin at two fifteen and three o’clock, followed by dancing.
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RHE Cmp
Hoboken High School
Fty
Bridgeport High
Touchiec
Jade and
Qurvns
Murphy
Dickey
Yaiminil
Hammil
Maher
Hunt
Hawes
Riccio
Daniel
Kiddy
Siumitton
Beliween
Alustinle
Helen Schwerdtin
Tl Allen Crehan
I. Fe Resa
Coops
Nh. FP
Loekhast Og Suhwerdtle Liebernay
MT. Allen
Hui Buda
Ch . Woods Andres RG
Is the Peerless Cobb Slowing Up
Baseball legend Ty Cobb may be slowing speed, says Detroit manager Hughie Jennings. While batting averages hold around .380s, Cobb’s stolen bases trend downward, from 95 in 1915 to 28 in 1919, hinting at reduced speed but enduring longevity in the majors.
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Hughie Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Jennings
Couc
Cobh
Tigers
Hal Chase
Giants
Leon Amen
Phillies
Chase
Galby Cravath
Chappy Moran Pleads Guilty In Fake Boxing Scheme
Mor an known as a dress suit con man surrendered to federal authorities in Indiana and pleaded guilty to complicity in the Munnele fraud case. Sentence deferred, he was warned about jail. Former Mayor Trolling Bunch and Delmar County prosecutor Verace Murphy are serving prison terms for related misconduct. Boxing contests and wrestling schemes fed big land deals that never paid out, fleecing many gullible buyers nationwide.
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Iso
Onantry
Impartial Rooter weighs in on boxing backers and claims
The column by Ty Hettinger discusses Joe Mulvihili claiming a $3,000,000 backing for a Charley Carpenterier Dempsey fight and questions the credibility of his backer. It notes Bridgeport ties, speculation on publicity, and doubts about promoter commitments and rival offers.
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Joe Mulvihili
Jack Siempsey
Joe
Bridgeport
Joe Combs
Jin
Jae
Dhea Danbury Tatton
Lightweight battler Eddie Fitzsimmons pursues top contenders
Eddie Fitzsimmons, fighting well above his class on Christmas Day, outboxed Yong Joe Sorrell and remains undefeated. Critics claim top lightweights fear his style, with many wondering why he has not faced Beuu Leonard or champion Leonard Beuu, inviting questions about the era's heavyweight dynamics.
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Iidd‘e Dritasimmions
Yong Joe Sorrell
Eddie
Jian Morgan
Simmons
Beuu Leonard
Halling Leonard
Ais
Fitzsimmons
Bridgeport Fight Bid Sparks Promoter Dispute
iL Josephus as matchmaker for Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement Co Inc faces questions after a bid for the Wempsey Carpentier fight by an independent promoter Mvlvinist. The financial standing of Bridgeport Amusement may be questioned if its offer is in good faith, while Joe seeks new backing may challenge the company’s credibility.
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Il Josephus
Bridgeport Athletic and Amuse~ment Co, Inc
Wempsey-Carpentier
Mvlvinist
Joe
Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement Co., Inc
iTig
Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement Cos
Ruth Refuses 10,000 Offer. League May Act
A report says Babe Ruth rejects a 10,000 offer to play next year under his three year contract. Analysts suggest league suspension for breaking contracts to pressure players into honoring terms, noting Ruth's box office value and potential impact on team finances and public appeal.
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Babe’ Ruth
Moston
Nate
Toby
Pravee
Ruth
Cochran Set to Stage British Scrap Promoter Choice
The report notes Cochran as the likely promoter for an upcoming boxing match, asserting his role as the man to stage the event. It references his position and plans, indicating confidence in his involvement.
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Cochran
Boxing Mayhem Sparks Heavyweight Match Talk
Boxing news centers on Taarry Williams Sam Driver and Indian Clay Turner as potential rematches loom amid bickering clubs. Promoters from Clover club and National A G weigh options while Greb challenges Dempsey and Moran Brennan consider foes for Benny Leonard as big-city bouts draw record crowds.
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Taarry Willams
Sam Driver
Clay Turner
Fen Juce
Clover Club
Williams
Flarry Greb
Busier
Providenee
R. J
Jaclk Doherty
National
A. G
Dr Williams May Coach Yale If Tad Jones Refuses Job
Dec 26 JHA YSEN Dr H L Williams football coach at Minnesota may become Yale’s new gridiron mentor if Tad Jones declines the offer. No reply from Jones. Yale officials won’t open negotiations with others. Also notes boxing bits including Sharkey vs Colline cancelled and Leonard plans two bouts in January with Logan and Film, plus Moran and Affleck matchups.
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Dr. Williams
Yale
Tad Jones
Jha Ysen
H. L. Williams
University of Minnesota
Tad Dance
al Sharpe
Eli
Wil Uy Jones
McGraw Plans Infield Shakeup For 1920 Giants
New York National League club headlined by John J. McGraw signals a major 1920 roster overhaul with focus on the infield. Rumors place Frank Frinch and other youngsters challenging veterans like Doyle and Zimmerman as training camp opens. The outfield remains strong with Burns, Kauff, and Young, while first base is debated between Chass, Kelly, and a Californian.
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New York
John J. McGrew
Jeader
George Burns
Benny Kauff
Pep Young
McGraw
Hal Chass
George Kelly
Hal
Larry Doyle
Frank Frlnch
Pletcher
Haine Zimmerman
No Hit Battles Highlight 1919 Major Leagues
The 1919 season saw only two no-hit games across both leagues. Ray Caldwell held the Yankees hitless in a 12 inning tie, while Dutch Leonard pitched a nine inning no-hit win for Cincinnati. Walter Johnson and Waile Moyt are noted for long no-hit efforts that failed to produce a complete nine innings.
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Cam
Tratsu
Fata
Ray Caldwell
Cleveland Indians
Yankees
Boto
Hod Edler
Cincinnati
Dutch T Leonard
Leonard
Priser
Gairdwell
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Yilleas
Watt
Sted Sox
Y Basketball Team in Greenwich Tonight
The Y basketball team travels by bus to Greenwich to face the fast MIA team at 8 p.m. The squad, 3-0 this season, aims to extend the unbeaten run. Players listed: Goyotte, Walke, Goe bel, HE, Williams, and H. Williams. Tickets are $1.00 from Mr. Abbott at the Y.
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Greenwich
Bovn
Abbott
Goyotte
Walke
Goebel
Canter
Williams
H. Williams
Kilbane Feathers Title Bid Faces Valger Rivalry
In Milwaukee next month Henry Valger will clash with Johnny Kilbane for the featherweight title in a ten round bout. The card includes Jackson fanning a harder hitter than any Valger has met, and Jack Llantothie completing his boxing show at the Olympia A A of Philadelphia on New Year’s afternoon. Also Kilbane vs Shubert, Lynch vs Latze, Cline vs Latze, Afflesh vs Hannen, Mealyre and Reynolda vs Jerome, plus Bayonne features Heid vs Clifford and Tunney vs Allen.
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Eadie Pilwstainions
New York
Paigey Cline
Harlem
Detroit
A. OC
Tin
Pau. Morgan
Fitusiiminona
Fanny Rooks
Mnatchmatker
Henry Valger
Johnny Kilbane
Willie Vackeon
Jack Llantothie
Olympia A. A
Philadelphia
al Shubert
Jon Lynch
Louisifina
Patsy Cline
Steve Latze
Billy Afflesh
England
Wille Hannen
Johnny Mealyre
Georgie Reynolda
Frankie Jerome
Frankl Conwas
Bayonne
al Heid
Jack Clifford
Brooklyn
Gane Tunney
ABSO
Whitey Allen
Yale Rowing Coach Nickalls May Succeed Abbott
Guy Nickalls, former Yale rowing coach from 1914 to 1917, is likely to accept the Yale Board of Athletic Control offer to replace Professor Mather A. Abbott. Abbott led Yale crews in 1918 and 1919. Nickalls was an Oxford Blue and held the Diamond Sculls title. he returned to England in 1917 to join the British Army Engineer Corps for the war’s end.
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Guy W Nickalls
Yale
Yale Board of Athletic Control
Mather A. Abbott
Abbott
Guy Nickalls
Oxford
Nickalls
England
Engineer Corps
Yale Bowl deal denied as promoter bid for boxing flight
New Haven December 26 A New York syndicate offered $50 000 to lease the Yale Bowl for one day next summer to stage the Dempsey Carpentier championship flight. Professor Clarence W Mendell Yale Board of Control chairman refused the proposal saying Yale could not consider it.
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New Haven
New York
Clarence W. Mendell
Yale Board of Control
Mendell
Syndicac
Yalee
Mexico City Nightlife Quiet After Dark
The article notes Mexico City shuts most businesses after 10 pm with doors closed and curtains drawn. Only two cafes stay open for dancing and drinking in late hours, while the open day and night cafe remains unknown. The city with about 1 million residents has limited 24 hour eateries and a heavy noon meal after 1 pm.
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Mill City
Tina Iquildling
Avenida Wiinnekscu - Madero
Min
United States
Alex Feo
Nak
Imi
Nigel
Mexico City
Republic
Vera Crus
Tvouth
West Indies maps progress by U S Geological Survey
Valuable maps of the West Indies are in demand as low quality charts exist. The United States Geological Survey begins a major unit to survey the region, with Haiti and Santo Domingo funding surveys and Puerto Rico and Cuba likely to follow. A West Indian SurveyDivision is led by Lieutenant Colonel G Smith and work in the Dominican Republic is underway, with completion hoped within four years.
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Detwila
Geological Survey
Haiti
Santo Daimingo
Porto Rico
Cuba
West Indian Survey H
G. Smvth
Oregon Strength Will Be Surprise To Crimson Team
Harvard and Oregon meet in Pasadena on New Year’s Day in a anticipated clash. The piece predicts a close, hard fought battle between the Crimson and Oregon with kickers playing a big role and notes Harvard’s rotated lineup and Oregon’s preparation for the game.
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Oregon
PIYNN
Yale Poothell
Universal Servics
Anomlys
Hvard
Pasdens
Ast
West
Harvard
Phils
Farur
Witiel
Macaine
Crise
Warvard Tempreme
Piener Srine
Oresba
Training for Rose Parade clash draws four teams
The article notes teams from the University of Oregon and other football squads arriving for a practice at Tournament Park Mi odtay. Coaches Fisher, Donovan, Murvards, and Gregson led sessions while officials from the Tournament of Roses discussed arrangements for the game set to follow.
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Fisher
Donovan
Murvards
Gregson
Tournament of Roses
Williams Not to Coach Yale Latest Report
Publication from Sew Haven reports that Williams was offered the Yale football head coach post but authoritatively denied. Williams had been in New Haven to visit his son, a Yale student, and had previously been connected with Minnesota.
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Williams
YALE
Sew Havien
University of Minnesota
de Williams
New Haven
H. J. Willams
Wae
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