Wilde and promoters favor big money offers for fights
Boxing news notes promoters chase Jimmy Wilde the flyweight champion to box in clubs. Wilde turned down a $5,000 guarantee to face Maxey Williamson. He is set to receive $11,000 to box Vogel in Milwaukee next month. Reich plans a return after turning pro, aiming to tackle Al Roberts. Capt. Bill Roper faces Frank Moran in a ten round test on November 20 at the Saginaw Athletic Club. The Army cancels its football game with Springfield YMC A for November 22.
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Jack Hanson
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Vogel
Milwaukee
al Reich
Reich
Stillman's Gymnasium
al Roberts
Blazen Island
Roberts
Bill Roper
Roper
Frank Moran
Saginaw Athletic Club
Moran
Wese Point
Army Today
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Bridgeport YMCA official to attend international meeting
John D. Brock will represent the Bridgeport physical department at the fortieth International YMCA convention in Detroit from November 19 to 28. Over 6,000 delegates from the United States, possessions, Mexico and Canada will attend. A two day convention on November 24 and 25 will focus on physical education. Key topics include cooperation among YMCA agencies, Boy Scouts of America, American Red Cross and Community Service Incorporated.
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John D. Brock
Bridgeport
C. A
Young Men's Christian Association
Detroit
United States
Mexico
Canada
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M.C. A
Boy Scouts, of America
The
Americay Red Cross and
Community Service Incorporated
Alleged Importer Held for Charity Scheme Arrest
John Hilburn of Providence R I was arrested on breach of the peace charges while soliciting funds for a charitable purpose. Police suspect he posed as a Salvation Army member. local Salvationists doubt his present affiliation though he may have belonged in the past. He wore a uniform closely resembling the Salvation Army garb.
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John Hilburn
Providence
R. 1
Hilburn
Salvation Army
Wilson weighs how to deliver annual message to Congress
President Wilson considers the form of his upcoming annual message to Congress. He may draft it personally or dictate it to a stenographer depending on his health. The plan is to begin work within a few days.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Masked burglar chased from home on Jackman Avenue
A masked burglar attempted to ransack a home on Jackman Avenue about 10 o'clock but fled after being frightened by Jacob Huber. The intruder escaped through a side window. police were notified with no arrests. An inventory showed nothing missing. Separately, George Orosby of Hallam Street was arrested in Stamford on a Bridgeport warrant for non support.
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Jacob Huber
Jackman Avenue
Hoyl
George Orosby
Hallam Street
Stamford
Bridgeport
Former Service Man Rejoins the Army
Patrick Linehan of 209 Iranistan Avenue, discharged July 21, 1910, has enlisted in the U S army through the Main Street recruiting station. He is assigned to infantry in special border organizations at the Mexican frontier. Others enlisting include Charles Hy Gedda of 2 Putnam Street for Motor Transport, and Andrew Myer of 281 Willard Street for Infantry. Sergeant T S O'Brien at the recruiting station reports assignments to Second Battalion, 68rd Infantry and Cavalry at Fort Myer, Washington, D C and Fort Myer Virginia.
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Iranistan Avenue
United States Army
Main Street
Charles Hy Gedda
Putnam Street
Motor Transport Corps
Andrew Myer
Willard Street
T. S. O'Brien
Washington, D.C
Fort Myer
Vir
Cross Country Meet Precedes Football At Yale Freshmen
Yale freshmen invite Northeastern Harvard and MIT to a cross-country meet Saturday morning. The course spans three and one half miles, starting at the stadium and finishing in the bowl, with teams competing before the football events.
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Yala
Nortmouth
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rectors Quintet Open Season Against Black Rock Five
The Rectors basketball quintet of Bridgeport Moys' club opens season vs Black Rock Country Club five in Black Rock. They aim to build on last season's 19–1 amateur state record. Game set for Friday at 8:36 PM. Manager Dondero lists Buckley Fanning McGraw Dondera Rowe as starters with Cretella on reserve.
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Black Rock Country Club
Blackocr
Dondero
Buckley
Fanning
McGraw
Dondera
Rowe
Cretella
Courtney Cornell Crew Coach Turns 70 in Ithaca
Ithaca N Y November 13 Charles H Courtney veteran Cornell rowing coach today celebrated his 70th birthday which also marked the start of a new season and renewed anticipation for the crew program.
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Thaca
N.Y
Charles Hr. Courtney
Old Man completes 35 years coaching at university
The longtime coach nicknamed the Old Man closes a 35 year tenure at the university. He began rowing at nineteen and later rowed in 88 single scull races, guiding Cornell crews to notable success under his steady leadership.
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Cornell
Ban Sick Forces Meeting Postponement
New York November 18 The special meeting of the National Baseball Commission to discuss various problems has been called off Chairman August Herrmann said Ban Johnson president of the American League and a member of the commission is ill in Chicago and cannot attend for at least a week Herrmann will return to Cincinnati soon
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New York
National Baseball Commission
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Herrmann
Ban Johnson
American League
Bel
Chicago
Dempsey Keeps Ring Silence Until March Return
Chicago November 18 Jack Dempsey the world heavyweight champion will not engage in a ring contest before March. Manager Jack Kearns announced the champion will be engaged in a motion picture and be asked not to fight until that time. Dempsey finished his circus engagement in Little Rock Arkansas Tuesday.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Little Rock
Arkansas
Seek Reinstatement to Raw of Simon Pores
Seven applications for reinstatement in the Amateur Athletic Union will be reviewed by the National registration committee at its meeting in Boston next Sunday and then passed to the board of governors the following day. Applicants include William Jordan of New York, long distance runner. William E. Smith of New York, boxer. Grant M. Colker of Albany, baseball player. N. Onorato of New York, boxer. and "Dimmy" Fitzgerald of Allegheny Mountain Association.
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Simon Pores
New York
Amateur Atheletic Union
National Registration Committee
Boston
Board of Governors
William Jordan
N York
William E. Smith
Grant M. Colker
Albany
Ator N. Onorato
Aon runner Walter for Boston: Patrick Burke New'O boxer
Walter Aon is reported as the runner for Boston with Patrick Burke associated to New Orleans boxing circles. The note hints at a boxing connection and a possible athlete pairing during a Boston event. Further names include Burke and New'O context suggesting regional boxing ties.
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Aon
Walter
Boston
Patrick Burke
Fox farm making money rapid in Winnipeg C P Els
Fox farm operator C P Els began two years ago with two pairs and has since sold $16 worth of furs. He now holds a small number of foxes as he evaluates potential earnings. Silver foxes at two years can fetch between 400 and 2000 dollars, illustrating variable profit in fur farming.
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Winnipeg
C. P. Els
Royalistice Love and a Sincere Voice Review
A fragment from a Columbia State piece notes Professor Screech with a non fully natural voice and mentions a performance titled Rocked In Coatle of the Deep. The fleeting remark recalls a show that unsettled about twenty audience members as seasickness was claimed in a casual, mixed tone.
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Screech
Coatle
Columbia State
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