Carpentier Ready to Face Dempsey in World Title Match
George McDonald predicts Carpentier will surprise Dempsey in a possible world title bout abroad. The English promoter-coach lauds Carpentier as a master boxer who hits with power, stating Beckett fell early and that Carpentier ranks among boxing’s best after strong showings in London and Chantilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George McDonald
George
Matt Wells
Brown
McDonald
C. B. Cochrane
London
Dempsey
Dempscy
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
John L. Sullivan
Chantilly
France
Charley Mitchell
Beckett
Welling Wins Narrowly in California Boxer Bout
Philadelphia report notes Chicago lightweight Joe Welling beating Joe Benjamin of California by a shade in six rounds at a Christmas matinee. Draws between Artie Root and Harold Faresa, plus other results include Bill Brennan over Sailor Petrosky and Eddie Fitzsimmons defeating Young Joe Borrell in six rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joe Welling
Chicago
Joe Benjamin
California
Artie Root
Cleveland
Harold Faresa
Newark
N. J
Faresa
Bill Brennan
Sailor Petrosky
Eddie Fitzsimmons
New York
Joe Borrell
Young Sacco
Boston
Joe Tiplitz
Johnny Murray
Joey Fox
England
Hughie Hutchinson
Jimmy Walker
Illinois
Harry Carlson
Johnny Ray
Pittsburgh
K. O. Samson
Willie Spencer Triumphs In Ten Round Ring Bout
Willie Spencer of Providence outpointed Max Williamson of Philadelphia in a ten round windup at Reading. Spencer used a sharp jab to keep Williamson off balance as Dorsey beat Coster in the semi windup and Paskos defeated Ray. Deemer shaded McCarty and Murray and Tendler fought six rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Pec
Will
Willie Spencer
Providence
Max Williamson
Philadelphia
Watson Athletic Club
Spencer
Quaker City
Joe Dorsey
Fairmount
Young Coster
Kensington
Bell
Battling Paskos
Charlie Ray
New York
Battling Deemer
Young McCarty
Pottsville
Tommy Murray
Young Tendler
DRAW AT ALLENTOWN BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shenandoah boxers claim notable wins at Girardville A C. C, with Young Mooney knocking out Young Leonard in the fourth. Kid Broad drives through Johnny Dudko in six rounds. Harry Brown meets Johnny Dundee to a ten round draw. crowd sets club attendance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Associated Press
Shenandoah
Girardville A.C
Young Mooney
Young Leonard
Mount Carmel
Kid Broad
Sam
Johnny Dudko
Harry
Kid) Brown
Philadelphia
Johnny Dundee
Alexander College Coach Accepts Illinois Boxing Mentors Post
Grover Cleveland Alexander star pitcher for Chicago National League club accepts offer to coach University of Illinois boxers. He plans to move to Urbana mid January and stay until the Cubs depart for their California training camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Associated Press
Chicago
Grover Cleveland Alexander
University of Illinois
Urbana
Cubs
California
French Fighter Benny Valgar Defeats Georgie Brown
In Jersey City on December 26 Benny Valgar the French boxer won the eight round main bout at the City Athletic Club. Valgar put Brown in a groggy state in rounds seven and eight but failed to land a decisive finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jersey City
N. J
Benny Valgar
Georgie Brown
City Athletic Club
Valgar
A Good Used Car Come to the Roman
The Roman dealership promotes a complete stock of 1919 18 and 17 model cars with a catalog offering valuable information for buyers seeking to save money. The ad highlights a wide range of makes and invites readers to request the catalog.
New Year Boxing Show Set At Steelton
Preparations for the New Year day boxing show in Steelton progress with manager Joe Barrett leasing the Front and Chestnut street garage for a 2500 seat arena. Johnny Gill meets Jack Britton in a ten round main event, making it the region’s priciest card. Several bantamweight and flyweight bouts line the bill, with forfeit agreements required from each participant to ensure a memorable program. Tickets priced with small increases due to Britton’s high purse go on sale at Ye Smoke Shop York and locally tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelton
Joe Barrett
Roberts Brothers
Front
Chestnut Streets
Johnny Gill
Jack Britton
Britton
Barrett
Billy Angelo
Cyclone Smith
Mickey Dougherty
Baltimore
Young Fulton
Allentown
Little Jeff
America
Mickey Dever
Fritton
York
Frankie Erne Show Brims With Real Thrillers in Lancaster
In Lancaster on December 26 Frankie Erne's club drew a solid crowd. Lew Schupp of New Holland knocked out Philadelphia’s Tommy Sheridan in the second round of a ten round bout. Bobby Rainbow stopped Abey Brown of York in the first round. Steve Nitchie broke a thumb yet won over Young Roberts in four. Cokey Harris defeated Harry Wilson of York in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Irankie Erne
Lew Schupp
New Holland
Tommy Sheridan
Philadelphia
Schupp
Sheridan
Johnny Herman
Joe Carsons
T Frankle Williams
Bobby Rainbow
Abey Brown
York
Steve Nitchie
Young Roberts
Cokey Harris
Harry Wilson
Rosewood Tops Elizabethtown Five In 22-12 Win
Rosewood defeated Elizabethtown five 22 to 12 at Elizabethtown. Shenk and Withers led Elizabethtown, while Glenn Killinger and Wilsbach were Rosewood’s top scorers. G Killinger and Wilsbach each scored multiple field goals as Rosewood secured the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosewood
Elizabethtown
Shenk
Withers
Glenn Killinger
Wilsbach
G. Killinger
Shhenk Kline
Ehleman Wilsbach
Heilman Garrett
Hess Alleys to Continue Despite Closing Rumors
Rumors of the Hess cigar store bowling alleys closing at Thirteenth and Market streets with the new year are unfounded. Clarence Runk of Runk and Liesman, operator of the alleys, confirms the business will continue at least until the end of March despite the January 1 real estate transfer to the Allison Hill Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess’ Cigar Store
Thirteenth
Market Streets
Harry Hess
Allison Hill Trust Company
Clarence Runk
Runk
Liesman
Babe Ruth Says He Will Quit Baseball Over Salary Demand
Babe Ruth declares he may quit major league baseball unless Boston club management raises his pay to 20 000 dollars a year. He notes he has unsigned a 10 000 dollar offer and mentions possible movie work, while denying plans to box.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Babe" Ruth
Boston
Ruth
Featherweight European Champ Defeats British Champion in Paris
Deponthiou, the European featherweight champion, KOed British champion Taney Lee in the seventeenth round last night in Paris. The bout featured a clear early lead for Deponthiou before securing the victory with a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Deponthiou
Europe
Taney Lee
Steelton Battles Alumni Team In Felton School Game
Steelton high elevens under coach Pat Rea gan prepare for a hard battle tonight against an Alumni squad on Felton School floor. Alumni feature former local stars now in college, including the Weuschinski brothers and Krout. Harrisburg observers expect a big crowd and strong statewide interest as Steelton, a Penn Interscholastic Association member, headlines a notable charity night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Reagan
Steelton High
Felton School
Pennsylvania
Wenschowski Brothers
Krout
Dayhoff
Morrett
J. C Krout
J. Buccer
F. Dayhoff
F. Duiley
C. Morrett
C. Roth
G. I. Weuschinski
G¢. Krout
G. W. Weuschinski
Thieves Loot Schadt Residence in Middletown
Thieves forced a rear window at the Schadt home on Brown Street while Mr and Mrs Schadt were away at the book store. They stole $18, a wrist watch two gold chains two rings pins and other jewelry. Police investigated the burglary and sought clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schadt
Brown Street
Methodist Sunday School
Hazel Rife
Helen Moore
Blanche Nonemaker
Theodore Rife
Clara Nonemaker
Hester Cunningham
Merle Campbell
Helen Weller
Ethel Good
Thelma Snavely
LeRoy Murray
Frank Murray
Fuller Bergstresser
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Middletown
Trapshooting Champions of 1919 Named
State of national champion amateur Frank S. Wright of Buffalo New York and national champion professional Bart Lewis of Auburn Illinois are listed among the trapshooting champions of 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Lewis
Auburn, Ill
National Trapshooting Leaders Crown Champions Across Divisions
The article lists national trapshooting leaders by category: Open champion Frank S. Wright of Buffalo heads yards and international title, with F M Troeh of Vancouver as yards runner. Pro, women, boys, veterans and service champions named, plus double targets. Mark Arie tops amateur long run with 5.9183 and professional honors go to Rush Hazee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
S. Wright
Buffalo
N. Y
F. M. Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Bart Lewis
Auburn
Ill
A. H. Winkler
Chicago
Saposee Andrew Miller
Brenton
Ala
H. J. Mayer
Madison
Wis
F. P. Williams
Navy
Nick Arie
Menard
Tex
Mark Arie
Champaign
Rush Hazee
Curtis, Neb
C. E. Groat
Los Angeles
Cal
Old railroad passes to remain valid if 1920 issues halted
The Pennsylvania Railroad may stop issuing new 1920 annual passes and extend current passes. Railroad Administration guidance to regional directors suggests preparing lists assuming return of railroads by December 31 and keeping passes ready for quick procurement if federal control ends early. If federal control continues briefly, pass expiration plans may be extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Railroad Administration
W. T. Tyler
Varigua
Railroad Notes Boosts Rail Traffic to New Records
Traffic on Pennsy and Reading yesterday set new records for the year with a rush of business on the Reading prompting eight Mikado engines to be recalled from storage for Lebanon Valley service and ten more to follow. General Superintendent W H Keffer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway is home ill at Reading. The Reading Coal and Iron Company loaded over 1 300 cars of anthracite at the breakers on Tuesday, while soft coal shipments ramp up toward normal. In November 77 of 167 freight engineers in the Middle division had no engine failures. among those with failures the count never exceeded three, a generally satisfactory record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsy
Reading
Lebanon Valley
W. H. Keffer
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Co
Reading Coal and Iron Company
New Storage Car Big Improvement for Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific in Montreal Angus shops has built steel underframe refrigerator cars designed to carry insulated perishables and other freight. Cars use galvanized iron trunk bunkers for salt cooling, airtight hatch designs to prevent air exchange, regulation meat racks, and front ice tank openings to ensure ventilation during re icing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Montreal
Canada
P.R.R. YMCA Transforms Lobby With New Decor
The P R R YMCA lobby has become a fairyland through a decorative scheme planned by Religious Work Secretary I P Dean, drawing favorable comments from members. A new Monday evening class meets in the parlor, with a committee appointed to handle special work and report next Monday. The children’s stereopticon class will view special pictures this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. P. Dean
Dean
Airplane Beats Car in 45 Mile Race to Harrisburg
A 45 mile race from south of Shippensburg to Harrisburg on Wednesday saw William H. Diehl in an airplane finish in 23 minutes, defeating William Felton who drove a Pathfinder roadster in 55 minutes. The event, arranged by the Auto and Airplane Mechanic School, began at 4 15 p m with Diehl delivering a bag on Bowman & Company’s Market Street store roof at 4 48 p m and Felton arriving at 5 10 p m amid traffic and road delays. A rematch is anticipated.
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Shippensburg
Harrisburg
William H. Diehl
William Felton
Diehl
Penenube
Felton
Fiest
Bowman & Company
Market Street
New Chemical Object Les Sons Event Attracts Crowd
A new chemical object event is announced with a large crowd expected. All school children boys and girls are invited. Admission is free and doors open at 6 45.
Railroad Crew Standings and Assignments Card
The Reading division lists crews to run after stated times with rail roles for each, naming engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen, flagmen, and up lists across divisions including Philadelphia and Enola sides for crews like 111 and 232 with personnel such as Lowery, Hall, Nissley, Brookhart, and Shilling. Altoona yard and passenger service sections show engineer and fireman rosters and vacancies, while middle division details include numerous crew numbers and personnel needing assignments.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Lowery
Hall
Andersen
Smith
Graybill
Condren
Westfail
Ressler
Hoch
Markle
Leib
Brookhart
Sunderland
Pannebacker
Grub
Stemler
Shilling
Linn
Woodward
Buffington
Dennis
Aura
Kadtz
Wagner
McCord
Ross
W. C. Kruger
Gilbert
N. Lauver
Henderson
Wirt
Klineyoung
Mountz
J. E. Lauver
Bartleas
ENOLA
Altoona
H. E. Crook
J. Crimmel
G. W. Lenig
H. M. Kuhn
J. M. Smith
W. G. Jamison
H. F. Groninger
F. F. Schreck
4 & Allen
C. D. Hollenbaugh
J. W. Burd
J. J. Kelly
H. F. Stuart
J. H. Ditmer H, Ricedorf
A. J. Wagner
H. B. Fleck
W. C. Black
H. W. Snyder
F. M. Forsythe
M. B. Horning
L. BE. David
A. H. Kuntz
C. L. Sheats
H. Smeltzer
F. X. Wolf
B. L. Smith
C. J. Swarr
F. H. Young
W. B. Aulthouse
Schuyler
Ruth
Heckman
Putman
Thomas
Hain
Reidell
Waugh
Huyler
Oldest suffragist hopes to cast first ballot in 1920
Judith H. Smith of East Boston known as Aunt Judith, the oldest woman suffragist, has spent over fifty years fighting for equal suffrage. After her ninety eighth birthday, leaders visited her, and she now hopes to cast her first presidential ballot in 1920, having served as president of both Massachusetts Equal Suffrage Association and the National Woman's Suffrage Association.
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Judith H. Smith
Boston
Mass
Judith
Massachusetts Equal Suffrage Association
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Harrisburg Independents Rout Williamsport in One-Sided Cage Win
Harrisburg Independents defeated Williamsport 47 to 22 in a fast pace game. Eddie Wallower led the Independents with 16 points as McCord and Moorehead also contributed in a strong team display. Williamsport’s Earnest and Florey starred for their side, while Cornwall hit eight of twelve foul shots.
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Harrisburg Independents
Williamsport
Billtown
Eddie Wallower
Ike McCord
Gerdes
Morrisburs
Earnest
Florey
Cornwall
Keeler
McCord
Moorehead
Vincome Five
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Wallower
Post
TOR
Warnest
McAndrew Wins Light Bout in Homestead Showdown
Eddie Mc Andrews of Philadelphia defeated Charley Dunn of Ambridge in ten rounds at Homestead, Pittsburgh, on December 26, outpointing his opponent in a lightweight matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAndrew Wis
Pittsburgh
Eddie McAndrews
Philadelphia
Charley Dunn
Ambridge
Homestead
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Frankie Erne
Hess
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Harman
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Zimmerman O
Elsner
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By Hungerford
Tarsus
Tower City
Harrisburgers
Miller
F. Tae
Erdman
F. Seaee
Updegrove
Shadle
Achenbach
C. Wane
Lens
Tee Enee
Seen
Seasholtz
Eae
Tarsus Club
Holahan
F . Wee
F. Oe
Serene
Wenerick
Lutz
Feae
Wees
Wallace
Eee
Tarsus Club Fd. G. Flg F
Mower
Tee
Wenerick, F
Wright
Buffalo, N. Y
Alabama
T. Gordon
Mobile
Phoenix
Arizona
Ens
Arka J. KE
Chatfield
Texarkana
Hamilton
Winnipeg
Jance
West Virginia
Richard Gerstell
Grafton
Wisconsin
G. Fuller
A. C. Rice
Frank 8. Wright
Reeces
Red Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Beese
Railroad News
P.R.R. Y. M. C. A. Notes
Harvard
San Francisco
Pasadena
University of Oregon
Cambridge
Harvard Club
Olympic Club
Oregon
Princeton
Yale
Robert T. Fisher
Turkey
Tournament of Roses Association
Tournament Park
John
Smith & Keffer Co., Inc
Strawberry
Weele
Pare scTo & Aia
ANK
Cameron St
Stainite
Harrisburg Aerodrome
Fourteenth and Sycamore Sts
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