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Joliet Free Press

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1913

Page

3

Star Soxers Triumph Over Morris Athletics 5–0

The Star Peerless soccer team defeated Morris Athletics 5 to 0 in a hard fought game played in rough weather. Tracy’s goalkeeping and Kneip Kelly and Wilson’s play stood out as star factors in the victory before six hundred fans.

Morris Athletics Brillian Tracy Joliet Morris Tracey Kneip Kelly Wilson Kelly Irsheeles Nelly Sheeler

Gift Party Notes and Social Updates in Plainfield

Plainfield notes recap holiday visits and club events. Miss Velma Boyd returns from Los Angeles and guests visit Dr. C Spangler in Lockport while the Bower family hosts Ruth Sonn tag. Euchre prizes at the triangle club gathering on Ottawa Street.

Plainfield Velma Boyd Los Angeles Eddie Gaylord C. Spangler Lockport L. A. Bower Ruth Albert Sontag Roy Platts Kenosha Wis Fred Pilcher Chicago Heights

War Veterans Wait in Vain for Pardons in Christmas Tale

In Chicago a white haired prisoner waits for word from the governor as bells ring Christmas peace. A 45 year old cellmate keeps vigil near midnight, both men recount twenty Christmases behind bars claiming pardons denied.

Chicago Night Watch Judea

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