Rudy Anholz Defeats Nelson in Los Angeles Exchange
The article recalls Rudy Anholz, a popular lightweight contender, beating champion Nelson in a ten round bout in Los Angeles. Nelson later felt the sting, jealous and trimmed by the decisive performance, which hastened his decline and altered matchups with Wolgast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy
Unholz
Ed W. Smith
Los Angeles
Nelson
Bat
Joe Gans
Unhole
George Memsic
Anholz
Wolgast
Pulpit Calls Denounced by Bishop Berry
Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Philadelphia denounces church calls to pulpits by congregations in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He says calls are lawful in Presbyterian and Baptist bodies but unlawful here, rebuking a minister who sought appointment next March. He warns of open appointments and urges conference control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Berry
Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal Church
Berry
Lerry
Brethren of the Edureh
Dairy prices vary by county and product in Pennsylvania
The December report from the Bureau of Statistics shows Dauphin county milk at fourteen cents per quart, direct farm sales 3 to 4 dollars per hundred pounds, butter 59 cents per pound state average, eggs 52 to 75 cents per dozen with a 63 cent state average. Also, Sunbury conductor Charles L D Snyder died of influenza after a hunting trip in Lycoming county. he was 31 and survived by his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Dauphin County
Sunbury Pa
Lycoming County
Charles LD. Snyder
Sunbury Railroad
G. W. Kline
Coogan’s Station
Willamsport
Ty Cobbs Rules For Keeping in Condition
Ty Cobb writes simple, practical health guidance for aviators and soldiers. He stresses daily exercise, light preflight meals, avoiding sweet milk and coffee before flights, and smoking after meals to maintain stamina, clear vision, and steady nerves for better performance and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Cobb
Tvyrus Coob
Herman Southwick
Kenly
Tyrus
Jinx Killer Sought After Gordon Ford's Narrow Loss
Inde pendents suffer 37 35 defeat at Tamaqua amid hopes for a remedy and a strong Harrisville showing led by Carl Beck. Tamaqua edged by Russel and Felcher and Fulmer for Tech. Tech's Wal lower and Pord starred with multiple goals as crowd anticipates a Saturday clash at Chestnut Street Auditorium.
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Tamaqua
Ford
Harrisville
Carl Beck
Russel
Hazleton
Saussaman
Murphy
Russell
Felcher
Fulmer G
Tech
Wallower
Lingle
Beck
Souls
Gerdes
Pord
Velehner
Chestnut Street Auditorium
Mechanicsburg Red Cross Member Nearing Century Mark
Mrs. Sarah Miller of Mechanicsburg Pa reaches 101 on March 20 1919 as the oldest Red Cross member in the state. She has lived at Neffville Church Home ten years and remains active reading. Miller was once Sarah Snavely and has a family including son Squire Mohler and grandchildren M Grant Mohler Geary Brenner and Lincoln Holmet.
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Sarah Miller
Mechanicsburg
Red Cross
Neffville
Miller
Sarah Snavely
Squire H. 8. Mohler
M. Grant Mohler
Geary Brenner
Lincoln Holmet
Harrisburg
Soldiers to Play Tennis All Winter in France
American soldiers on leave at La Bourboule rest center gain access to four famed courts after Y M C A efforts reduce the rental from 7500 francs for three months to 75 cents per hour. Charles Carvers Jr of Philadelphia leads the drive, securing shoes, rackets, and balls for soldiers to use this winter.
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Paris
la Bourboule
France
M. CG. A
Charles Carvers Pir
Philadelphia
Clu
Freak Putting in Golf Wins Cup For Boy of 18
An 18 year old Seattle golfer Lee Stell switches from cross handed to orthodox putting and wins his first Jefferson Park cup defeating his opponent 9 up and to play. His early cross handed grip drew doubt but he adapted to regular grip and restored his handicap to 3 after recent victory.
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Pacific Coast
Harrisburg
Reservoir Links
Wolf
Charles Evans, Jr
Seattle
Lee Stell
Jefferson Park
Stell
Seattle Golf Club
Camp Amatol basketball team seeks games in January February
In a letter dated December 17 1918 2nd Lt J P O Hern commanding Camp Amatol New Jersey requests basketball games for his Camp Pershing Five weighing 150 pounds. He asks for terms and advertising information from local sporting sections and other nearby organizations. Also reports a false fire alarm and news of Sergeant Walter H Mann wounded in action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadqs
24Th Ord. Supply Co
Ordnance Corps
Camp Amatol
New Jersey
Hbg
J. P. O'Hern
Ord. U. S. A
J S Belsinger to Occupy Store in New Penn Harris
J S Belsinger, optometrist and optician, will move to Storeroom No 2 in the Penn Harris Hotel building from Locust Street where he has run a five year optical business. The new quarters will be modern and convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Belsinger
New Penn
Harris
Penn Harris Hotel
J.S. Belsinger
Locust Street
Belsinger
Nine Football Players Die In 1920 Season
Nine players died from football injuries this season according to Associated Press figures. Most deaths occurred on teams not under college supervision. Spine injuries caused four deaths, skull fracture one, internal injuries two, apoplexy one, brain concussion one. A A Stagg of Chicago University notes the drop may continue as training and medical checks improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Associated Press
A. A. Stagg
Chicago University
Ins
Toledo tales ignite sharp wit from Harrisburg football feud
Sporting editor George R. Pulford writes scathing reply to Toledo Blade columnist, mocking Toledo and its claimed grid dominance. He notes Scott High disbanded after Marblehead game and points out Harrisburg Tech's inflated boasts versus reality.
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Tol
U. S
Carl Beck
Toledo
Harrisburg
Scott High
Marplehead
Harrisburg Tech
Rooster Uke
New York
Tech
Scott
Fred Siebert
Marblehead
Dwyer
Boston
Skinner
Moses
Matlin
George R. Pulford
Toledo Blade
George
Mama
Tony Wilsbach
Stonewall
Athletics Train in Philadelphia for Season Opener
Connie Mack announces the Athletics will train in Philadelphia at Shibe Park, reporting April 1 for the season opening likely May 1 or shortly before. He seeks a possible early home series with the Phillies and emphasizes harmony with the National League while noting January 16 owners meeting will decide schedule and SPECE game details. Shimmell Downs Steele 22 to 12 in a separate basketball game. Lentz and Shuler star for Shimmell. Hylan leads Steele.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Chicago
Connie
Shibe Park
Phils
Baker
Phil
Mack
Shimmell Downs
Steele
Shimmell School
Lentz
Shuler
Shimmell
Hylan
Sener McCann
Miller
F. Prowell
c.Cunningham
Co. Nye
Steckly
Boone
Prowell
Cunningham
Steckley
Hoover
Parker
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Bat Nelson
Rudy Umholz
Wevslarsad
Hungerford
Methodist Episcopal
Devon
Ollars Cluett
PEABODY @ CO. INC
Bethlehem Steel Lerson Company
Richard's & Spears
Baldwin Gruntz
Bowman
Enny Eee
Hiend'son
Roydate
Meyers
Dunn
Firestone
Tire Company
Goodrich Rubber Company
Pirestone Seeee
Cage
Bossardoe
Bushe
Jackman
Gosnell Aceae
Goodric Gross
Clouser
Vollmer
Webb
Sauters
Gordon Ford
Bloomsburg
Horbugh
Orangeville
Second
Dauphin Streets
Walter Mann
Sunbury
Walter H. Mann
H. L. Mann
Mann
Seventy-ninth Division
Toledo, Ohio
Athletic
Phila
Chestnut ST
A. C. Troup
Adv
Uncle Sam
Harley - Davidson
Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson Motor Co
Milwaukee, Wis
Carl
Heavy Bros. Sporting Goods Store
North Third Street
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