Tragic boxing saga recalls Barry and Croot clash
The 1897 London bout between Jimmy Barry and Walter Croot ended in tragedy when Croot died from a skull fracture after Barry’s finishing blows. Barry and Tommy White faced manslaughter charges at Bow Street, were acquitted, and promptly left for Chicago with Anson and Sloan in attendance.
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Walter Groot
Jimmy
London
Barry
America
Ted" Sloan
Anson
Chicago Cubs
White
Croot
Tommy’ White
Tommy
Sloan
Crowt
Bow Street Court
Sir James Vaughan
Tilbury
Chicago
Editor Admits Aiding America’s Foes in Espionage Trial
Chicago December 24 J Louis Engdahl editor of the American Socialist on trial with four others for espionage violations conceded he never printed material that could aid the government in wartime prosecution. He acknowledged publishing antiwar editorials statements and interviews while denying exemption as a conscientious objector. Defense counsel presented an editorial on free speech from Hearst’s Chicago Examiner.
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Chicago
J. Louis Engdahl
The
American Socialist
Page Landis
Fleming
Navy
United States
Engdahl
Seymour Stedman
Hearst
Chicago Examiner
Swatara Falls To Steelton In Varsity Basketball Clash
Swatara township High School lost 24 to 19 to Steelton High in a boys game. Oberlin girls followed with a 26 to 17 defeat to Steelton maidens, with Livingston leading for Oberlin and Hocker, Hager, and Papenfus contributing for Steelton.
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Oberlin
Steel City
Swatara Township
Steelton High
T. H
Steelton
Kendall
Sellers
Hammersla
Weuschinski
Hocker
E. Morgen
Brehm
Day
Hager
G. Roth
W. Aungst
Morgan
Wueschinski
Ralph N. Lutz
Houck
F. Livingston
F. Papentus
F. Hoch
F. Bishop
C. Morett
Espenshade
G. Powden
G. Beinhauer
G. Hartman
Miss Bolan
Miss Espenshade
Papenfus
Livingston
Morett
Hartman
Hoch
Bishop
Penbrook Plans for Community Service
Every citizen is invited to help swell the community service in Penbrook Square at 7 o clock tomorrow morning. Groups and community singing will feature Christmas morning in the borough under the direction of the B. T. 8. Literary Club and the Penbrook High School Alumni Association. a real old fashioned Christmas is planned.
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Penbrook Square
B. T. 8. Literary Club
Penbrook High School Alumni Association
Welcome for Band of the Old Eighth Arrives in Harrisburg
Lieutenant David M. Clark leads the Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry Band and 32 Harrisburgers home after eighteen months absent. A monster procession, band concert, and city officials greet the soldiers at Union Station. Wounded men accompany the group. many locals expect more veterans to return after recuperating in Maryland.
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Harrisburg
David M. Clark
Sixtieth Pioneer Infantry
Eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
the Elks
Keister
Andrew J. Patterson
France
Maryland
Fred B Harry Home From Naval Service
Fred B. Harry, a well known hat merchant, returned from Hampton Roads after being mustered out of the naval service. He enlisted last summer and will resume his business at once, planning Christmas with his father George Harry and guests Mrs J H McCulloh and J N Harry. Cantonians shift clocks to central time then back to eastern time until New Year’s Day per ICC ruling. An excellent program of services is set for Nagle Street Church of God tomorrow at 7 o'clock.
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Chicago
Packey" McFarland
Tommy” White
Harry Gilmore
Eddie” Santry
Jimmy” Barry
George Gardner
England
Walter Croot
National Sporting Club
London
Croot
Leytonstone
Barry
America
Joe McGrath
Ireland
Jack Madgeen
Maspeth
L. L
San Francisco
Jimmy” Anthony
Australia
Frisco
Boston
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Sammy” Kelly
New York
Kelly
Harry Harris
Thia
Jimmy
Majestic
White
John Fleming
Fred. B. Harry
Hampton Roads
Naval Service
Mr. Harry
Harry
George Harry
J. H. McCulloh
J. N. Harry
Canton
Nagle Street
Church of God
Benny Leonard Returns to Fight Dundee in Newark
Benny Leonard to meet Johnny Dundee January 13 in Newark New Jersey for a title defense. The former lightweight champion, who won the crown from Freddie Welsh, aims to prove his advancement since the war and draw public support as he travels to face top challengers across the country.
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Benny Leonard
Freddie Welsh
Boazer
Benny
Billy Gibson
Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Newark
N. J
Olympia
Philadelphia
Dundee
Jenny
Boxer
Colonel Harvey Opposes League In Address In New York
Col onel George Harvey denounced the league of Nations during the 113th annual New England Society dinner in New York. He warned against entangling alliances, urged focus on domestic issues, and rejected plans for no indemnities while arguing for prudent temporary European ties.
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New York
Wilson
Europe
Washington
George Harvey
League of Nations
New England Society
City of
Mexico
Peru
Chile
San Domingo
Costa Rica
Harvey
Balkans
Colonel Harvey
Daniel Webster
United States
Germany
America
Warship Fleet to Arrive for Navy Review Thursday Morning
New York December 24 America's overseas battle fleet nine superdreadnoughts led by the Connecticut Ravenna under Admiral Mayo with an escort will reach off New York harbor just in time to lead the review by Secretary Daniels Thursday morning.
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New York
America
Connecticut
Mayo
Navy
New York Harbor
Daniels
Yankee Soldiers Well Fitted Out For Winter
Mothers sisters and sweethearts in America need not worry about protection of their soldiers in Europe. The Quartermaster Corps in France reports men are better equipped than ever with multiple pairs of wool clothing and gear. Large stock totals accompany the update showing ample supplies of breeches coats underdrawers shirts gloves mittens waistcoats overcoats puttees and blankets for winter duty.
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Tours
Associated Press
America
Europe
Quartermaster Corps
France
O. D
Yours Truly Club to Clash with Independents on Christmas Night
The Yours Truly basketball club travels to Chestnut Street Auditorium on Christmas night to face the Independents, with a strong lineup from St. Elizabeth Rockwood Garnets Hancock and Vincome. A large crowd is anticipated as college boys home for the holidays gather for the game and dancing to follow.
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Chestnut Street Auditorium
St. Elizabeth
Rockwood
Garnets
Hancock
Vincome
Harrisburg
Saxon
F. McCord
F. Rettinger
F. . .Wallower
F. Getzinger
C. Beck
C. Holland
G. G. Ford
G. Kleinberg
G. Gerdes
G. Gough
Player Limit Causes Worry In 1919 Baseball Roster Cuts
A 21 player limit adopted by the American League creates work for managers of the junior circuit as they trim rosters before the 1919 season. About 90 players may be sent to the minors, aided by a provision to keep in inactive reserve those in service until 30 days after discharge. Frazee’s Red Sox hold a deep pool of talent, while rivals face costly sales and trades as rosters shrink across all clubs.
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Ban Johnson
Uncle Sam
Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Harry Frazee
Frazee
Connie Mack
Joe” Bush
Amos Strunk
Wallie’ Schang
McInnis
Jim” Callahan
Tielder Jones Jones
New York Club
White Sox
Tarsus to Play Two Games at Tower City Tomorrow
The Tarsus school of gymnastics basketball team travels to Tower City for two quick games at 2 and 6. The squad, missing a regular game for two weeks, has trained with local cage teams. Tower City, a top coal-region club, faces Pottstown, Pittston and Nanticoke. Players Meek Ferrow Laughery Lang Holohan Marks. A Reading High School game in the Pennsylvanian Scholastic League is pending Thursday.
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Tarsus
Tower City
Pottstown
Pittston
Nanticoke
Meek
Ferrow
Laughery
Lang
Holohan
Marks
Reading High School
Reading
Santa Claus to Appear Before Kiwanis Club
Santa Claus will appear at the Kiwanis Club weekly luncheon Friday noon in the Y M C A assembly room. A real Christmas tree will be there and gifts will be dispensed as the meeting moves from Wednesday to Friday. Applicants include Peter Magaro, Regent theater owner and manager, and A W Harman, Messiah Lutheran Church chorister.
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Santa Claus
Kiwanis Club
Peter Magaro
Regent Theater
A. W. Harman
Messiah Lutheran Church
Levinsky to Box Houck in Lancaster Star Bout Tomorrow
Lancaster boxing fans await a star bout at Frank Erne's physical culture school featuring Leo Houck the native son and Battling Levinsky who claims the world light heavyweight title. Also on the card Sailor Globish versus Rube Bennett and other local matchups with doors at 2 30 p m admission 55 cents reserved seats 1 10.
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Levinsky
Leo Houck
Lancaster
Frank Erne
United States
Houck
Pridgeport
Conn
Sailor
Sweet Sixteen and the Duty of Mothers in Wartime
Beatrice Fairfax contemplates liberty for sixteen year olds earning wages, urging wise motherhood to balance protection and freedom. A childlike view of the world meets adult guardianship as mothers stage manage social outings, preserving safety while allowing youthful enthusiasm. A tale of a city directory outing shows parental restraint as a safety valve. OLIVET PRESBYTERIAN A musical entertainment will be given in the Olivet Presbyterian Church on Christmas evening at 6.30 o'clock.
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Tom, Dick
Harry
Sweet Sixteen
el Dorado
Mother
Emma
Father
Jane
Morris
Volcanic
Spider
Olivet Presbyterian
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Russians bury differences in peace prelude
In Paris, Princes Loyoff and Kokovsoff join Russians of many factions in backing unification with Entente aid. Neutrals from Petrograd report worsening food conditions and lack of access to food for foreign nationals as legations withdraw, forcing caretaker staffs to depart.
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Paris
Georges M. Loyoff
Vladimir N. Kokovsoff
Russia
Petrograd
World War Death Toll Totals 31,591,768 in Figures
Official and estimated figures show total world war casualties at 31,591,768 with 7,909,768 dead. Allied losses listed at 4,559,768 and Central Powers at 3,350,000, followed by detailed tallies for each nation and combined totals.
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Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Greece
Orsee
Portugal
Naval
France
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le Santy
Cristmas Pacs
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Penbrook
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Nation
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Sherlock Holmes
Lyoff and
Kokovsoff
Gorgas Drug Stores
Oscar
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