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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
7
Chienga Dee 23 reports that Chick O Connor, longtime first baseman for the Quincy Threats, has become Reverend Pullen Kaward O'Connorsjigve. He retires from baseball to pursue priesthood after a St. Mel's Mass. O Connor says priesthood is his vacation and he declined other offers.
The New York boxing commission revised the scale of pugilistic weights with updated classes and limits. Officials announced the changes affecting matchups and eligibility, aiming to standardize weight divisions across competitions.
The report discusses potential new skating and cycling events for the Olympic program, mentions Germany facing skepticism over housing hour proposals, and notes five nations supporting the plan while others resist. The text reflects era concerns about program expansion and logistical ideas.
Frank Chance demands a higher salary before signing as manager for the New York Americans. He will not accept 25000 dollars per year without an interest in the end, signaling a bargaining stance amid unresolved terms.
John Arthur Johnson, famed heavyweight boxing figure, bought and paid for a lakeside bungalow at Lake Geneva near Chicago. The sale, handled by the Sherman estate, priced at 38000 dollars, secures a prominent position between the mansions of Henry Kyane and Sittin Rumsey. Johnson stated the purchase was a Christmas gift for his wife Mrs Johnson.
Phil Graves has been signed to coach the University of Cincinnati basketball team for 1913. Cincinnati has five men from last year’s squad still on the team, and a grand team is expected. Graves played center for the University of Illinois three years.
The Pittsburg club has keened on Mike Dontin and plans to send him to the minors. Dontin returned in 1912 and played well until a toe fracture slowed him, leading to his benching.
The text notes M Goorty 10 and December 25 dinner at the world middleweight championship in Ty during the month of Moreh. He is set to fight Pupke Georges Carpentier and Frank Klaus in Franckenpildl. Additional bouts listed include New York with Jack McClarren and Freddie Elicks of Detroit.
Haver’s Alleys and Riverside Alleys host a busy week with two double headers and multiple matches. Local stars like B Lenin and J Urlewicz post high scores as the All Stars team from Lily Brews of Dayton, Ohio, challenge River side bowlers on Sunday.
Washington reports that about twenty two foreign countries are expected to participate in international and amateur rifle matches at the camp after September. Proposals to amend rules would allow teams previously barred based on their records to enter the competition.
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