Wills to Meet McVey in New York Lights
Dec 20 reports Harcy Wills a Negro Youth who recently boxed with Sam Langford will meet Sam McVey in New York this week. Wills, noted for his touring skill, faces McVey in a bracing matchup amid the bustling city scene. Carl Wisher, famed speedway founder, built a $27 000 indoor tennis court in Indianapolis as part of his athletic interests.
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Baseball Peace Delayed By Chicago Negotiations
Chicago reports delay in the peace pact affecting the Cubs and Weeghman interests as talks continue with federal suit details unresolved. Magnates from the West plan to attend a meeting in Cincinnati after a national mission, with Thomas and Weeghman figures signaling a tentative deal contingent on further arrangements.
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Ad Wolgast Faces Suspension After Boxing Losses
New York reports say Ad Wolgast could receive a six month suspension from the New York boxing commission after poor showings versus Frankie Whitney in Atlanta and against Lead Cross. The commission may also probe alleged improprieties surrounding his bout with Wolgast and an expected match with Packey Hommey.
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Weighty play held at Bethany Center funds for charity
A fragmented account of A Weighty Question a piano center play by Mrs George I Hauser with Foster Sisters orchestra, staged Friday night at Bethany Center Ninth and Tyler. Proceeds benefit Dano and local youth programs. Cast includes Marian Malta Ines May Bringgold and Allyn Whitehouse with a reading by Allyn Whitehouse.
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Kilbane to Meet Cheney for Title Bout
Jimmy Dunn manager of featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane said he accepted an offer for a twenty round title bout with George Cheney in Baltimore. Date to be arranged.
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Anderson Sets Up Ten Round Clash In St Paul
St Paul Minn December 20 Andre Anderson of Chicago will clash in a ten round go with Al Palaer here tomorrow night.
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Weisse Stars For Wabash In 46–32 Victory Over LaGrange
In Crawfordsville Indiana LaGrange State Normal Captain Lump Werisse led his team against Wabash College. Wabash won 46 to 32 as Weisse scored three field goals from in and around the arc and added four free throws. Stonebreaker led Wabash with fifteen points while Moisert played briefly due to illness.
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Sousa Enlists Pan American March For Congress
John Philip Sousa the march king has composed a new piece titled Pan American March to be performed at the forthcoming Pan American Scientific Congress in Washington opening December 27 for a thirteen day meeting. The work may be adopted by the congress and published for public occasions across North and South America, following the Pan American Hymn precedent.
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Lansing grappler stays in tourney progress
In New York Dee 20lexauider Abety and Strangler Lewis survive the sev jana week of the Interac t ored ta Hing Lourney. The Masked Marvel drew two with Zybszko and remains a top contender as the tourney heads toward elimination. Strangler Lewis, a Lausin Iowa wrestler, has been noted for recent success in the New York wrestling meet.
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Federal aid spurs nationwide rifle clubs under war law
Washington reports a revival in rifle shooting as civilians organize government rifle clubs under a law that provides free rifles and ammunition. Clubs affiliate with the National Rifle Association to receive one new rag and 120 rounds per member annually. The War Department supports club work and decorations as over 400 clubs are organized across the U S and territories including Panama and Alaska.
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Swimming Coach Faces Hard Task at Wisconsin
Madison Wis Dec 29 With the conference swimming schedule six weeks off coach Harry Hindman at Wisconsin faces a rebuild after most of last year’s squad graduated. Only a few holdovers remain to form the nucleus with new hopefuls like Nathen Koli and veterans in breaststroke and dashes. The meet list includes Wisconsin at Minnesota Northwestern at Wisconsin Chicago at Wisconsin and a San Salvador event in Chicago.
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Germany Gives Her Fighters Clothes of Electricity
Germany develops electrically heated underwear as a wartime scientific contribution. Inventors include Man Bork, University of Innsbruck professor of technical electricity, and Lieutenant Von Schrotter, University of Vienna professor. The heated undergarment uses non-conductive materials.
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Ritchie Ready to Challenge McAndrews in Philadelphia Card
Philadelphia details say former lightweight champion Willie Ritchie will meet a fighter named McAndrews in a scheduled bout at night. The event highlights a return to prominence for Ritchie amid local boxing action in Philadelphia.
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Heated undergarments tested for trench warfare
An article describes electrically heated underwear connected by wires to field stations. The system warms the wearer in trench lines with a transformer regulating temperature. A pair of drawers weighs under two pounds and costs about $20, with use expected in winter operations on the Russian front.
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