Regents keep Camp Randall for intercollegiate fields
Madison Wis Dec 16 The plan to place a stadium on Lake Mendota shore near the college of agriculture is abandoned Regents keep Camp Randall for intercollegiate fields future gymnasium and permanent structures Immediate intra mural fields for men and women to be provided on same grounds Breeze Terrace area to host permanent stands Five or six baseball fields planned and a 40 000 to 50 000 capacity concrete stand proposed Earlier proposals include a 16 000 seat stand a quarter mile track enclosing a football gridiron lockers baths and a women field house costing 53300 and 5000 respectively none approved yet by the regents
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Dota
College of Agricultre
Camp Randall
Breeze Terrace
Department of Physical Education
War halts 1915 Henley regatta plans
London discloses that Henley stewards cancel the 1915 regatta due to wartime conditions and announce no arrangements for the event unless the war ends by June next year. The note adds a wry line on bachelors and rest cures.
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London
Henley Regatta
Young Defeats Schweizer in YMCA Billiards Match
Lee Young, 1409 handicap, defeated C H Schweizer playing at 3500, 140 to 299 in a handicap billiard tournament at the YMCA. The younger player showed moments of dominance and struggled to position the balls, grabbing an early lead Schweizer could not overcome. Young averaged just over three with a high run of 14. Schweizer averaged about 0.8 with a high run of 19.
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Lee Young
Billiard Stars to Clash in Jan 7 Match at Lotus Parlors
Koji Yamada a famed billiard champion of Japan and Germany and Albert Cutler both members of the Champion Billiard Players' league will play a scheduled league match January 7 at the Lotus parlors.
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Koji Yamada
Japan
Germany
Albert Cutler
Champion
Lotus Parlors
Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Promises Natural Darkening
An old remedy claims Sage Tea and Wyeths Sulphur Compound darken gray hair naturally. The ad urges daily use with a sponge or brush, promising permanent color, luster, dandruff relief, and fuller looking hair by morning.
Gunds Take Eagles Seconds In First La Crosse City Bowling Meet
The Gunds won three straight from the Eagle seconds last night at Malloy alleys in the La Crosse City Bowling league, reaching 14 wins with one loss. Ulrich starred with 169 211 222 for 612 total, Affeldt posted 225 in game one, Roeher 220 in game two. Horn led the Eagles with 169 average. Barnett topped his team with 204 in game two. The scores follow.
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Eagle
la Crosse City
Malloy
Gunds
Ulrich
Affeldt
Roeher
Horn
Eaglets
Barnett
Gradsey
Affeldt Ae ” Toeher
Stannard Seer
Tesl Paulson
Cienanne Astro
Fagies
Aee Horn
Schultz
Klawitter
L. Pet
Cubs
Eagles
Nelson Clothig
Lotus i
la Crosse Club
Agles
All In Says O B Not So Says Feds
Over fifty ex big league players receive salaries from the Federal League as they chase pay in the new league. The list includes Walter Johnson Vic Campbell Eddie Plank Cy Falkenberg Joe Tinker Tom Seaton and others now labeled has-beens by Organized Baseball managers who say they are unworthy of pay.
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New York
Feds
Federals
Uncle Sam
O. B
Walter Johnson
Vic Campbell
Eddie Plank
Cy Falkenberg
Joe Tinker
Tom Seaton
Rankin Johnson
Chief Johnson
Hal Chase
Russel Ford
Bill Rariden
Bd Groom
Otis Crandall
A. Marsans
Claud Hendrix
Rollie Zeider
Steve Evans
Bill McKennie
Otto Knabe
Mike Doolan
George Stovall
Chief Wilson
Rebel Oakes
Frank LaPorte
Leon Ames
Arthur Hofman
Grover Hartley
al Bridwell
R. E. Erwin
Weight row blocks Mac Farland Welsh title bout
New York dispatch reports a one pound weight gap blocks a 10 round Madison Square Garden bout between Packey Mac Farland and Freddie Welsh. Welsh accepts 135 pounds. Farland pushes 136. Willard must defeat Jim Coffey before meeting Jack Johnson, after Coffey beat Gunboat Smith in ten rounds. Kid Graves defeats Jack Toland in ten rounds for welter contention.
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New York
Packey MacFarland
Chicago
King
Freddie Welsh
Shampion
Madison Square Garden
Packey
Welsh
Johnston
Jess Willard
Jim Coffey
Dublin
Jack Johnson
Coffey
Jack Toland
Philadelphia
Chicago fans pool $10,000 for Charley White title bout
Chicago admirers of Charley White organized a $10,000 pool to back him in a proposed twenty round lightweight title bout at 13 pounds if Freddie Welsh accepts the challenge. The wager reflects strong local confidence in White's chances.
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Chicago
Charley White
White
Freddie Welsh
Umpire Hank O'Day in talks to join Federal arbitrators
Chicago December 16 Hank O Day veteran National league umpire recently deposed as Cubs manager was in conference with Federal league officials and it was expected he would be added to the Federal list of arbitrators before night.
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Chicago
Hank O'Day
Cubs
Dangers of Cold Weather Warned By Health Departments
Public health officials and charitable organizations urge the public to heed warnings about catching cold. They emphasize that pneumonia and tuberculosis can originate from a common cold and stress guarding against its after effects as a serious danger.
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Departments of Health and Charities
Hat Chased by Wind Sparks Brief Exchange
A gust propels a hat along a street as onlookers react. The owner speaks briefly, offering calm remarks that contrast with the hat's lively pursuit. The scene captures a small, lighthearted moment in urban life.
Basket Season Opens Friday at Normal vs Alumni
The Normal school basketball team starts Friday night against the alumni. Veterans form the squad and only practice is needed to sharpen play. Strum misses the game due to a football ankle injury. Weisse likely handles center with Meinert Byers Wachter RABBitt Kuehn Sloephner and Roman battling for other positions. After the game, teams and students are to enjoy a gymnasium gathering.
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Strum
Weisse
Meinert
Byers
Wachter
Rabbitt
Kuehn
Sloephner
Roman
Mans deafness reaches limit hears no sound
A man experiences a total loss of hearing to the point where he cannot perceive any noise, described as a skit sound within his world. The report notes the progression of his deafness and its impact on daily life.
Turfmen consider revival of American Derby in Chicago
Commodore James A. Pugh and E. R. Bradley, famed racing figures, discuss reviving the American Derby at Chicago tracks next summer. Plans include a 30 day meet starting late June at Harlem or Hawthorne, financed by a $100000 subscription fund. Public betting would be barred though betting on the nod might be allowed.
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Chicago
Commodore James A. Pugh
E. R. Bradley
Pugh
Bradley
Harlem
Hawthorne
Callahan and Mandot Draw in Eight Round Card
Memphis boxing card ends in an eight round draw as Jenk C. Callahan of Brooklyn and Jos Mandot of New Orleans clash in a featured bout. The result preserves both fighters without a winner.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jenk C. Callahan
Brooklyn
Jos Mandot
New Orleans
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Madison
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Loeffler CO
Pearl Street
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Yourgars
Schweiz
Schweizer
Hal Sheridan
The
United Press
N. Nustad
Son Willian Russell Thaw
McFarland
Gotham
Columbia Grafonoa
Columbia Records
Columbia
Columbia Instruments
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Weis’ Book Store
Main Street
la Crosse, Wis
DERBY
Weihaupt
LA Crosse Wis
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