Brennan Defeated as Wills-Walker Tourney News
Brennan runs out of fight as Wills-Walker wins mid winter tourney knockout. The Clover A C fallout ties up plans for Bridgeport bout. Leo Publicity and Paddy Mullins negotiate terms, with Brennan demanding higher gate shares and a $2.50 cold sash before finalizing the binding agreement.
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Wills
Walker
Bill B
Billy
Chicago
Harry Wills
Ibhif
Leo
Bill
Yills
Bridgeport
Claver A.C
Healy
Paddy Mullins
Ima San Jfran
Newesterday
Illyan
Hi- Stead
Findi Gs
Ivan
Bris
Healy Jared
Avorid
Dempsey
Dewey
Ainfraigd
Schance
Bonney
Alread
Ban Tran O
Newrk
Lomenete
Fighters to Highlight Night of Boxing at Acorn Armory
Local boxing card features young prospects like Young Auearm and Young Bedoux in four round bouts. Notables include Sameron and Dennis Meladden as part of a stacked lineup at Acorn A. C. with multiple preliminaries and boxers from surrounding areas.
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Ty Noyear
Inorver
Acorn A. C
Hans
Scorn A. CG
Young Auearm
Young Bedoux
Loachoys
Trattling Torouty
Fom Younis
Young O'Leary
Joe Woellus
Uae
Panna Cyurge
Dennis Meladden
Powods
tNinall
le Young
Charan
Eos
Boxing debates and billiards shift at Bridgeport club
Ty Hettinger notes rising opposition to boxing exhibitions and defends their status as non prize fights while detailing plans to convert the billiard room into a larger pool hall with restricted three cushion play. The piece highlights upcoming three cushion exhibitions by Tobert Cannelfax and Charles McCourt at the Bridgeport club on January 6.
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Bridgeport
Tobert Cannefax
Charles McCourt
Toe Raising Craze Sweeps Sport World This Season
The sports world surges with pay hikes and price boosts across games and stars. Babe Ruth and Rogers Hornsby see higher salaries, transfers and offers balloon. Dempsey promoters raise hundreds of thousands while boxers fade. baseball heavies shrink. Amid the chaos, only throat washes and wartime costs stay low.
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Babe Ruth
John McGraw
Roger ‘Hornsby
Prometers
Jack Dempsey
Dollars Daily
Ban Johnson
Hfe
Mob Martin
Three Cushions Billiards Debate Sparks Brunswick Talk
A small crowd in Brunswick rooms debated the three cushion billiards game. The discussion covered whether it is the warmest or most spectacular form, with opinions split between three cushion and straight rail styles.
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Brunswick
Sone
Viceross
Daly
Croshy High Quintet Matches Local Team Today
Croshy Fish school faces local high school in the high school gym at 3 o clock. Coach Hunt’s team is in good shape and aims to erase a prior loss by building a strong start. The girls’ game also features a section against Mal School with Bras oy as starter.
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Lash
Joos
Uhe
Hunt
Yes
Las
Seassis
Irl
Pame
F Bras
Boxing World Awaits Leonard Dundee Bout
New Haven in January sees Benny Leonard and John Dundee set for a forty round title bout at the New Haven arena. The Silverside A. C. has seats priced from 5 to 27.50 dollars with various sections filled. Dave Walker of New Haven will referee. two judges will be named at a forthcoming meeting to complete the officiating panel.
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New Haven
Jan
Benny Leonard
Jonnus Dunder
Taven. Com
Leonard
Dundee
Silverside A. C
Amuset Hall
Dave'r Walk
Nene Haren
Chief Smith Will Not Revoke Fight Permit
To Raven Jan 2 Chief of Police J Philip Smith said he would not revoke the permit for the Leonard Dundee prize fight, insisting it is a championship bout. He noted championship prices and promoter claims, but dismissed the event as a real championship and criticized hype and legal games around the promotion.
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sDunder Lwhhim
Hevene
Smith Delares
Giinemg
Chick Brown
New Haven
Battling Kunz
South Norwalk
Raven
J Philip
FL. Smith
Leonard Dundee
Boston
Bill Gibson
Leonard
Salt Vernal
New York
Ordea
Kansas
Ehter
Mamares
Mike O'Dowd
GeorgesCarpentier
France
O'Dowd
Beckett-Carpentier
Mike
Jick Smith
London
Smith
Carpentier
O’dowd
Jet Smith
Bayonne
Stith
Hickas
Dempsey
Red Ames Set to Meet Dave Palitz in New Britain
In Hartford on January 2, reports indicate Red Ames will fight Dave Palitz in New Britain Monday night. Ames, touted in better condition than in three years, aims to end Palitz’s winning streak amid strong local support.
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Dave Palitz
New Britain
Wartford
Dave Pality
Ned Agnes
Hartford
Dave
Red
A. C
Athority
Himgelf
Capitol
Jack Midgeon
Broadway A.oc
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Crac Amis
Terry O'Connor
Yong Jerone
Chartford
Mickey Janes
Witenbury
Iil Sweeney
Dlash
Hednich
Frank Moran to Meet Husky Fred Fulton
Jan 2 report from Newark indicates the first senior boxing show of 1920 will be held January 1s by the Newark Sportsmen's club at the Irst regiment armory. The card is incomplete but plans favor a main event with Frank Moran meeting Husky Fred Fulton, following a recent show that drew strong crowds.
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Regiment Armory
Owark
Alesis
Jack
Sportmen’s Club of
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Martin
A. IE. F
Martin
Hane Ges
Eckson
Une
Amiantlic
Lester Dardick
Miletmakia
Sportsines
Elut
Tres
Tiny Vals
Willie
Danny Murphy Hired to Coach Athletics in 1920 Plan
Philadelphia January 2 Connie Mack tightens the old guard as he signs Danny Murphy former Athletics captain to coach the 1920 squad. He also releases Terry Harner Paddy Jivingston and others while courting veterans and recruits for a renewed drive under Connie Davis and scout Tom Curner hints Rhett Perry may join.
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Dialadulphia
Connie Mack
Cennis
Terry Harner
Tadians
Paddy Jivingston
Paddy Will
Boston Red Sox
Dennis
Banny Murphy
Athletics
Harry Davis
Connie
Tom Curner
Rhett Perry
Lale Charmas
Ta. Veoh
Frankie Mason a top flyweight contender in America
Frankie Mason of Fork Wayne Indiana claims he weighs 108 pounds in ring weight, has a 116 pound street weight, and boasts a long undefeated streak with 41 bouts in 2024. He insists a world title bout against Jimmy Wilde would excite fans if promoters pair the two, citing victories over Joe Lynch Pat Moore and others as proof of his class.
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Frankin Mason
Fork Wayne
Tnd
America
Jimmy Wilde
England
Mason
Heo
Vrankie
Joe Lynch
Pat Moore
Johnny Hessner
Ring
Frankie Mason
Outing Honor Roll highlights 1917 college football
The Outing magazine honor roll profiles 128 players from 62 colleges across the East West North and South with Princeton Yale Illinois and Michigan leading honors. Yale Princeton quarterbacks end linemen and backs are named, while teams such as Penn State and Wisconsin receive noted praise for performance and leadership.
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University Oflinois
Safonargla
Princeton
Yale
Harvard
Arnold Horween
Casey
Desmond
Garrity
Trimble
Strubing
Davis
Williams
McGraw
Braden
Kempton
Dickens
Galt
Callahan
Outing
Seys
Tigers
Tigertown
State
Penn
Adlice
Tinrois
Middle West
Wisconsin
Ohio State
iMinorg
Wymania
Ilinois
Ollo
Michigan
Chicago
Minnesota
Zupple
Wheconsir
Ue Sreennass
Witness
Venter College
Danville
Kentucky
Treke
Tacitna Mtniversity
Niversity of Virginia
West Virginia University
University of Ikontuelky
Center College
Ansealloxothul
Boxing News Sparks in O'Dowd Carpentier Talk and Newark Matches
Boxing news highlights Mike O'Dowd signing articles for a bout with Georges Carpentier and seeking replies from France after a pre fight cablegram. The piece covers potential clashes involving Gene Tunney, Willie Jackson, Bob Fitzsimmons, and other matchups in Newark and Jersey City, with plans for bouts at eight rounds and signings by promoters.
Blue Bird and Banter Echo in Ragtime Verse
Fragmented verses recall Prohibition era chatter with sketches of drink talk in Newark and Mobile Bay. Mentions of Bugs Baer, Demp, and a chorus of coins, a census joke, and a bluesy lament about high rents and gin. The piece mixes humor with political taunts and weathered street scenes.
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Mobile Bay
Frazee Plans Fights With Babe Ruth Over Sox Deal
Boston Red Sox prep to counter Babe Ruth salary dispute after Harper joins the Senators. News claims Frazee will not meet Ruth’s demand, leaving the star on the sidelines. Ruth’s replacement prospects and Harper’s pitching noted as key factors in the transfer talks.
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Senators
Boston
Harper
Torrowers
Red Sox
Holtup
Bane Uth
Yarry Prezec
Ruth
Karper
Postsider
Dakota Supreme Court Validates State Industrial Plan
North Dakota supreme court ruling upholds constitutionality of state industrial program and its bond issues for state owned industries and enterprises within the program’s scope. Decision affirms legality of measures aiding inauguration and related projects in the plan.
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Dakota Supreme Court
Msimatcek
N. D
North Dakota Supreme Court
Phrinsenanes
Pinehurst Title Won by Walker in College Championship
A Liteian Walker Jr of Richmond County captained the Columbia golf team and Intercollegiate champion, winning the Presidents Trophy at Pinehurst in the Midwinter tournament. He defeated Frank Danforth of North Fork Country Club by 7 up and 5 to play. Walker posted rounds of 73 in the amateur year, with strong driving and accurate putting. Other results included Charles S. Wunes defeating Morton L. Fearey 6 and 5 in the 61st division, and Howard G. Phillips taking the Governor's Trophy by 19th hole over J. W. Jenks in the second sixteen.
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Pinehurst
N.C
A. Liteian Walker, Jr
Riichmond County
Th Columbi
Pinehorse
Frank & Danforth
North Fork Country Club
Danforth
Galt
Walker
Pionshiy
Ve ‘Ig
Ora Strok
Severa
Charles S& Wunes
Jelphia
Morton L. Fearey
Garde City
Ganes
German Vessels Placed on Sale by Shipping Board
Washington reports the Shipping Board offered thirty former German passenger ships for sale to American buyers. Vessels include the Leviathan Agamemnon and George Washington, with bids due by January 20. Many ships served as transports. refitting costs cited around 50 million dollars. If not sold, ships will enter board passenger service until all government fleet transfers to private hands.
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Washington
United States
Leviathan
George “Washington
Shipping Board
War Department
Numbered Flatirons Offer Old Iron Users Advice
Households still using old flatirons are advised to label each iron with chalk numbers from 1 onward to ensure correct matching of irons in use. The tip targets busy housewives and promotes orderly handling of multiple irons.
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co Water Rates Due January 1 1920
Notice from Bridgeport Hydraulic Co at 29 Main Street listing water rates for the quarter ending January 1 1920 due at the company office No 820 Main Street. Bills payable on or before January 15 1920. Office hours Saturdays 8 am to 12 pm and extended hours on January 5 and 12 193 ALBERT E LAVERY Secretary and Treasurer.
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Bridgeport Hydraulic CO
Main Street
Albert E. Lavery
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