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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
7
The article argues for a national boxing commission in the United States after World War II to oversee weights and title defenses. It compares to London’s governing body and notes dangers of unregulated ring activity. Benny Leonard cited as an example of champions avoiding titles.
The National and American leagues set a six game season with openings on April 1s, near Memorial Day and July holidays. A tentative May 1 start was discussed, with April 25 chosen to allow postponements. Johnson and Heydter led the plan and a joint minor league committee will be formed for a January 16 meeting.
Lewburgh Dec 21 Edward Smith a veteran New Jersey trapshooter led the Herd by breaking 96 of 100 targets at the annual pre Christmas shoot of the Little Falls Gun Club. Close race by Vet Smith and Francisco both broke 93 as L Benenson 50 Henry Fell 6 and A Cooper Sr. also performed. A Christmas day shoot is set for tomorrow with gunners from across the state invited.
Clarence Rowland manager of the Chicago White Sox earns wide fame as a boxing referee in the West. His first assignment was at Camp Grant and his success led the Great Lakes naval station to use him for bouts there. His impartial calls earned general satisfaction across all bouts refereed. OLOUGHLIN LAID AT REST. Rochester memorial service for Francis Silk O’Loughlin, veteran American League umpire, held after his Boston death, drawing many friends and admirers.
New York December 24 John Baird utility infielder of the 1917 Giants team has been discharged from the navy and is ready for the 1919 season. McGraw watched him in an exhibition game against the Giants in University of Louisiana uniform and signed him to a New York contract. McGraw sees him as showing promise with earmarks of another Collins and he will compete with Larry Doyle for second base.
Rev. William Munster, Pittsburgh chaplain and athletic director of an artillery regiment, rode at night on a motorcycle to recover missing baseball supplies. He traveled 60 miles to Knights of Columbus to secure bats and equipment so his division could settle a divisional championship before missions kept players busy. Previously, he served at St Mary's of the Mount in Pittsburgh.
Yale baseball star Kedzie, once courted by major leagues, heads an MC A unit in France at forty seven. He rescued French children from a burning shell swept village, fulfilling a restless life longing for adventure after years in business at Evanston. He left a thriving career to serve and now thrives in heroic wartime duty.
Connie Mack predicts a strong return to baseball if peace comes in winter. He says the 1919 season could be among the best on record as fans crave sport. He opposes resuming during wartime and rejects a minor league circuit of underage players. He would rather parks close than sell a cheapened product.
First Lieutenant Charles OBrien of Wilkes Barre was killed in France. He gained football fame at Bucknell years ago when students cheered him as Pat OBrien. He also helped Glenn Warner coach the Carlisle Indians.
New York December 2 Jack Britton former welterweight champion easily defeated Silent Martin of Brockville in Jer sey City Army A A show. Britton weighed 127 pounds to Martins 156 and used a sharp left jab to control the fight throughout. In the semi final George Thompson stopped Sailor Neil in the second round. Advertising note: Time-Press classifieds column.
Patrick Powers and family announce his recovery from severe electrical burns sustained last May while working in Rochester. He spent months in a hospital thought unlikely to survive, now back home with his parents Mr and Mrs Michael Powers and their son Patrick.
The New York Poultry and Pigeon Association announces its 30th annual exhibition at Madison Square Garden starting January 21. The event, held in Newburgh on December 24, invites breeders, winners, and fans to attend the weeklong showcase of poultry and pigeon classes.
A vivid scene depicts a young child labor setting in a Southern mill town. The piece frames the practice as culturally accepted while weaving a tender love story against the backdrop of Tennessee mountains and the somber mill environment.
Charles D. Cleveland, secretary for disabled soldiers, said yesterday one exhibit aspect will show the advances in poultry farming through Saturday. Read wants' ads Advertise.
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