Stel lar to get White Sox tryout after signing
Chicago reports 20 year old George Stellar not yet 21 will join the White Sox for spring tryouts after signing a contract. Bresnahan declines comment on Cubs Cardinals swap rumors involving Cory Dolan and Artie Butler with the Dodgers also tied, while New York Federal backers push to bring Home Run Baker back to the majors with a huge offer.
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Artie Butler
St. Louis
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New York
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Baker
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Detroit manager Hughey Jennings declines Federals offer
Detroit based baseball figure Hughey Jennings said he will pass up any offers from the Federals to manage the New York Federals, indicating he intends to stay with Detroit.
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Hughey Jennings
Federals
New York Federals
Kilbane Defeats Brannigan in Scranton Fight
Johnny Kilbane beat Patsy Brannigan in ten rounds before about 4000 boxing fans in Scranton. Brannigan led early but Kilbane controlled the later rounds securing the victory.
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Johnny Kilbane
Patsy Brannigan
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Kilbane
Normal College basketball squad adds players in practice surge
The normal school basketball team shows growth with 32 men practicing, cutting to about 25 for the season. Coach South divides into squads for nightly eliminations as Weisse leads a hoped for strong start against larger colleges. Noted players include Weisse Meinert Strum Wachter and several others.
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Gordon
Voungberg
Baker
Winner
Pederson
Wisconsin Emblems Awarded to 1915 Football Squad
Eddie Stavrum and Bjorge Gunderson of La Crosse were among 1915 Wisconsin football players to receive their official W emblems at a board meeting in Madison. Stavrum, a left end, was noted as a top conference wing, while Gunderson played center in several games.
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Philipp Fails in Campaign Flip Flop Story
Recap of Emanuel Philipp's 1914 campaign for Wisconsin governor, his attacks on progressive government, and his later shift to support a pro progress platform. The piece notes his primary win on a divided progressive vote and outlines the platform praising low taxes and reforms while condemning university and state expense growth.
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Waukesha
Philipp
Wisconsin
Industrial Commission
Welsh and White Set for World Lightweight Title Bout
Freddie Welsh and Charley White signed for a twenty round world lightweight title fight to be awarded to the city making the biggest bid before December 13. The signing occurred in John W. Considine’s office with a large crowd present.
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Charley “White
John W. Considine
Flynn to wed rich widow in Colorado wedding plan
Yale athlete Lefty Flynn will marry Blanche Shreve Palmer a wealthy widow this winter. He was previously married to Irene Claire a Winter Garden show girl and is now set to take his new bride to his Colorado ranch.
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Lefty” Flynn
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Flynn
Irene Claire
Colorado
De Oro Takes Lead In Chicago Billiards Playoff
Alfred De Oro led August Kie Khofer 54 to 28 after opening play of a three night championship match. De Oro posted a five break high in the first session of the playoff in Chicago.
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Jad Salts Promoted To Flush Kidneys And Aid Health
An old advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless, inexpensive remedy to flush clogged kidneys, relieve bladder irritation, and prevent headaches and back pain. It recommends four ounces in water before breakfast for a few days and claims the drink keeps kidneys active and clean.
Willard-Fulton Fight Set for March in New Orleans
Boxing plans emerge as promoters announce Willard to receive 32 500 for the bout in New Orleans on March 4. Minnesota giant Fulton garners undisclosed share. New York carnival talk also cites Curley with 200 000 for a four champion event before Buenos Aires.
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Billiards results from Bodega Annex handicap tourney
F. W. Miller, 95, defeated J. E. Dahlgren, 110, 95 to 55. Jack An the, 80, defeated Otto Dumke, 100 80 to 69.
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J. E Dahlgren
Jack Anthe
Otto Dumke
Sloan Returns to New York After Deportation
Ted Sloan, once the world’s leading jockey, arrives in New York aboard the Adriatic. He was deported from England as an undesirable alien accused of running a gambling house. Sacramento? (Note: If the article doesn't specify a second city, use the available facts.)
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Ted Sloan
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England
Gillette Safety Tire plans Eau Claire plant
Plans are under way to erect a Gillette Safety Tire Co plant in Eau Claire Wisconsin. The first unit of a large factory will be built in spring. Cheap power helped Eau Claire beat Utica New York and Streator Illinois in the site selection for the $1,000,000 capitalized venture.
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Chase for purse thief nets racers in Racine
Mrs William Scott was robbed in the Racine business district of a handbag holding 325 dollars in cash and certificates of deposit totaling 770 dollars. A dozen or more motorists chased the robber but he eluded capture.
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Racine, Wis
William Scott
Marshall Picks Up Pins For Good Luck
Washington December 3 vice President Marshall adheres to a superstition and collects every pin he encounters. The reflexive habit is tied to the belief that picking up pins brings lasting luck throughout the day.
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Events In The War One Year Ago Today
Christians fled from Turkey when a holy war was proclaimed. Seven million Belgians depended on American aid for food. London reported copper concealed on cotton ships delaying American shipping.
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America
London
Girl 14 Found Dead in Gordon Park Tracks
Parts of Fannie Smill body were found along the New York Central tracks in Gordon Park Cleveland two miles from home. Her father Hyman Smill said he believes she died by her own action due to difficulties with school work.
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Ohio
Fannie Smill
New York Central
Gordon Park
Hyman Smill
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