Johnson Leads American League Pitching Averages
Walter Johnson tops the American League leaders by earned runs per nine innings and strikeouts, with 4.49 ERA and 147 strikeouts, followed by Cicotte and Leirmanis among others. The compiled table lists pitchers with forty-five or more in AB, including those who appeared in New York uniforms, from the 1919 season reports.
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Walter Johnson
Cientte
Washington
Alseo
New York
St. &Chi
Sto. Chi
All Ayres
Wasp
Det
Thormshien
X.vy
Quinn
N.Y
C, Williams
Mogridge
N. Y
Locker
Fosten
Boxing News Roundup of Dempsey Victors and New Matchups
Willie Meehan once beat Jack Dempsey in a referee decision and is slated for a four round bout with Gunboat Smith in San Francisco on January. Dempsey’s conqueror Meehan recently lost to Old Anderson, a novice. A much discussed bout between Willie Jackson and Benny Valger from New York is being arranged. Frank Bagley, Jackson’s manager, has signed for Jackson to fight Valger at the Sportsmen’s Club in Newark, N J, on Jan. 30.
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Willie ‘Meehan
Jack Dempsey
Gunuoat Smith
San Francisco
Dempsey
Old Anderson
Willie Jackson
Benny Valger
New York City
Frank Bagsey
Jackson
Valger
Sportsmen's Club
Newark
N. J
Boxing bouts and plans for star fighters headline New York sports page
Details for a ten round 142 pound bout in Detroit between Tristy Patsey Cling and Edl die Titzsimmons are finalized. Joe Benjamin will stay in New Haven after Leonard Dundee fight to spar and assist Leonard. Leonard Dundee title bout judges to be appointed by Army and Navy Civilian Taxing Board with Dava Titzgerald refing. Willie Jackson signs for a six reel film with Newark Sportsmen’s Club fees for Moran and Voulton noted.
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Tristy Patsey Cling
Edldie Titzsimmons
New York
Dan “Morgen
Kingsimmons
Detroit
Mich
Billy Gibson
Joe Benjamin
California
Leonard-Dundee
New Haven
Conn
Benjamin
Leonard
Lakewood
Army and Navy
Benny Leonard
Johnny Dundes
Dava Titzgerald
French Claim Germans Stole 26,600 Dogs During the War
Parts, Dec. 28 The French ministry of agriculture and the commission on war damages claim 26,000 logs were stolen by the Germans during the war. The ministry lists several thefts naming six valuable setters stolen by the German Crown Prince and a prize pointer taken by General Von Sluck. Extensive raids on French kennels are charged against ex Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.
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Ministry of Agriculture
von Sluck
Ruppgrecht
Bavaria
Government finances improving says Secretary Glass
Washington report notes a forecast of tax payment for current use as Treasury issues a new tax certificate series dated January 2 to mature December 24, 1920. Treasury indebtedness fell by 236,703,500 in the month ending December 24, with more than half of 1,397,968,000 outstanding now provisioned for retirement.
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Washington
Secretary Glass
Treasury
Mia
Glass
Five Breaks Planned by Murderous Thieves
Brooklyn prosecutors filed indictments against Frank Kelly and Wama Hobinson for a murder tied to a Newark home invasion. The suspects allegedly planned five robberies at the Clark residence, where Miss Dunn died resisting the thieves. Detectives pursued extradition to Brooklyn for trial.
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New York
Tmirst Fearee
Brooklyn
Frank Kelly
Wama Hobinson
Newark
Catharine Dina
Matten
Claranes Sperry Clark
Newhern Wrtorrow
Clark Home
Misa Dunn
Brooklyn Ilmhurst
Watbugh
Aeroplane Equipment Destroyed by Fire
A fire in the machine shop of light A 961Lh aero squadron at Douglas Arizona today seriously burned two personnel and destroyed equipment valued around 100000 dollars. Nearby airplanes were saved but bombs and fuel exploded hampering efforts.
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Douglas
Ariz
Juire
Light A
Santa Claus fete brightens Olivet Church Sunday school
At Olivet Congregational Church last night the annual Sunday school Santa Claus entertainment was given. Garrett I. Treadwell acted as Santa, handing out candy and an orange to each child. The program, directed by Miss Worth Porter, delighted the youngsters and featured a Santa Claus dialogue.
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Olivet Congregational Ehurch
Garrett I. Treadwell
Santa Claus
Mildred Treadwall
Gareth Speer
Florence Mathiesen
Scientists Gather Across Conventions in Boston and Cambridge
Scientists from geology paleontology anthropology and psychology convened at multiple Boston institutions and Cambridge for annual meetings. Combined sessions planned on mutual topics as inspections and discussions occurred amid a busy conference schedule. The report notes a protest in Bonhamton and South Am boy against storing explosives and mentions Canadian political plans involving Sir Robert Borden and Admiral Jellicoe.
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Boston
Dea
French and Arabians Clash at Baalbek in Syria
Paris reports Arabian volunteers and French detachments clashed near Baalbek Syria with heavy losses on both sides. The despatch notes severe casualties though specifics are not confirmed.
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Paris
Baalbek
Syria
Lairo
Stratford Couple Celebrate Their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charles I Judson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 136 King Street Stratford with about 350 relatives and friends. They were married by the late Dr Weston at Christ Episcopal Church Stratford. The couple remain active in church life and received many gifts. Their two sons three daughters and four grandchildren attended. Guests included Henry Stage Mrs John Peterkin Miss Alee Curtis Mrs Cornelian Curtis and Mrs Teresi Gilbert.
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Charles F. Judson
Airs
Charles I. Judson
King Street
Stratford
Judson
Anna Ik, Spall
Juegon
Dr Weston
Christ Episcopal Church
Jud- Sol
Henry Stage
John Peterkin
Alee Curetis
Cornelian Curtis
Teresi Gilbert
New Year Eve Din Promises Big Crowds Despite Prohibition
Hotel Strathfield and local clubs expect large crowds for New Year Eve celebrations as Baby 1920 is ushered in amid popping soda corks and festive toasts. Despite prohibition, venues allow BYO refreshments until January 16. Watch night services planned across churches and dances at city clubs, with Elks hosting a stag party and Brooklawn offering Cafe Chantant.
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Old John Barleycorn
Baby Joh
Barleycorn
Cantwell
Strathold
Eiven
Newfield
Bast
Grace Methodist
Bridgeport
Seaside
Algonquin
Walgonquin Club
Elks Club
Brooklawn Country Club
Cafe Chantant
Alvin Asreal
Stratfield
Down Sairs
Nine men held in bond theft case
New York on December 29 nine men were arraigned and held for examination January 6 on suspicion of grand larceny in the theft of 19 Liberty bouts valued at $141,000. Defendants include Willham Harriman Charles Jablaker Avihin J Miller Solomon Julefsky Milton Julefsky Albert Miller Hyman Goldstein David Benson Harold I Gallagher. Bail set at $106 000 for Harriman and Jablakoff 29000 for Julefsky brothers 6000 for the remaining defendants.
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New York
Willham Harriman
Charles Jablaker
Avihin J. Miller
Solomon
Milton Julefsky
Albert Miller
Hyman Goldstein
David Benson
Harold I. Gallagher
Jalefsky Brothers
Arthur Miller
Harriman
Jablakoff
St Pauls Episcopal Sunday School Christmas Tree Festivities
Sun day school Christmas tree festivities at St Pauls Episcopal Church parish house start at 7 tonight Santa Claus will distribute presents to the young people. J Marden Wadsworth a 23 year old World War veteran died at his parents home in Shelton after tuberculosis and war hardships. He served with the Yankee division in the 1030 machine gun battalion.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Churen
Santa Claus
Shelton
J. Marden Wadsworth
Jank Wadsworth
Lita
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