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Newspaper

Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

7

Stars Tie With Lennons On Top In Rival Alley Play

Stars win two and lose one to the Colonials on Ruths alleys to tie the pennant race. Ruth bowled high score and average as the Carnations and Rivals also scored a lively Star alleys match with A Anderson taking high honors. Cubs beat East Ends two of three at Steel Works alleys.

Colonials Ruth Stars Pe Ene Cubs Steel Works Carnations A. Anderson W.L. Pet Peete Eeee Eee Eeenes Lemnos Cessrsesses Speed Boys Colonials Eee Tees Wanes Cubs Smee Emew Ete Seers As Rovers Rivals East Ends

Wisconsin boxing commission suspends Packey McFarland for a year

Packey McFarland receives a one year suspension from the Wisconsin boxing commission for failing to deliver a satisfactory performance in a ten round bout with Jack Britton in Milwaukee. The crowd jeered throughout as Britton appeared outmatched while McFarland relied on sweeping and open-handed blows.

Packey McFarland Wisconsin Boxing Commission Jack Britton Milwaukee McFarland Packey Britton St. Packey Wisconsin

Governor Dunne weighs appointments at executive mansion

Springfield reports Governor Dunne spent the day with Treasurer William L. O’Connell shaping offices and will name utility committee members this week with no announcements for several days expected.

Springfield Dunne William L. O’connell Chicago Utility Committee

McFarland Foregoes Exhibition Against Inferior Opponent

In Milwaukee the bout saw McFarland recognize his opponent’s inferiority and choose not to stage a grand punishment or display, ending with a restrained performance.

Milwaukee McFarland

Grand theater to host charity show for Eagles

The Grand theater will present a December 29 benefit program for the local Eagles Aerie. Manager Sweet Wil on will show big features with receipts donated to the Eagles and the newly formed fife and drum corps. A Christmas tree will decorate the lobby and a special film runs for children across three days.

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Beauty Unadorned Exhibit at the Twenty Fifth Anniversary

A Colonial era feature titled Beauty Unadorned showcases minimal ornamentation and dental care themes amid other small artifacts as part of a twenty fifth anniversary display.

Dramatic House Intrusion Sparks Rescue in Thriller Scene

A man is attacked during a political speech while his partner intercepts the assailant and a woman is nearly killed in a tense home intrusion. The victim is rescued and makes restitution. A second film titled Magic Melody is also shown.

Storm

Around the World in 90 Minutes at Drexel Theater

At the Drexel, a five reel feature Around the World in 90 Minutes anchors a program including Biograph comedy The Capture of David Dunne, Vitagraph Beauty Tendernet, Chapin's Nocturne two reel Ambrose drama, The Horse Show, and Edison drama Shall It Profit a Man among others in a General Film and Holdup Parade.

Drexel Theater Luman C. Mann Teia Mexico Africa Orpheum Theatre Eve Broadhurst Man of the Ir New York Chicago Drexel the World David Dunne Biograph Vitagraph Juliet Lubin Biones Ear Edison Drama

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