Dempsey Knocks Smith's Bid Short in Round Two
Jack Dempsey overwhelms Smith in a one sided bout at Queensberry A C. Dempsey drops Smith six times in the first two rounds and scores a decisive stoppage by the ten count in the second round. Smith, once a Willard foe, is overwhelmed by Dempsey's speed and power.
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Ee Dee
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Queensberry A. C
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Smith
Willard
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Gutmer
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Trade talks and captaincy noted in late December gossip
Discussion of trade bids involving Frazee, Griffith, Shollen, and various infielders as Boston and New York figures seek exchanges. Also announced Annapolis Naval Academy football captain Arthur C. Ewen, with details on team roster and upcoming class growth.
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Huggins
Frazee
Boston
Haitrin
Jack Berry
Frezee
Ewen
Annapolis
aArthur C. Ewen
New Hampshire
Naval Academy
Yard Clazs
Graves
LAJIE QUITS BASEBALL IN FAREWELL TO THE DIAMOND
Napoleon La Joie a premier slugger of 23 seasons retires from baseball to devote himself to an automobile business in Cleveland. The French star ends a storied career after years among baseball’s best.
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Lajgie
Cleveland
Napoleon Lajoie
Unai
Umpire Harrison Remembers Youngstown and the Todd House
Chicago scribe Gus Axelson shares a tale from a National League game at the Cubs’ park. Umpire Harrison, a native of Youngstown, replies to a heckler recalling the Todd house with a grin and a sharp comeback about rotten days.
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Gus Axelson
Chicago
Harrison
Cubs
Youngstown
Sabbath Obsessed Golfer McKellar Gifts Church Ball
Alexander McKellar, famed as a golf enthusiast, kept Sabbath strictly and served as church doorkeeper in Edinburgh. One Sunday, Douglas Gourley, a golf ball maker, donated a brand new golf ball at the kirk plate, triggering an implied consequence for the reluctant player.
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Alexander McKellar
Edinburgh
Douglas Gourley
McKellar
New Year Bowling Plan Promises League Tournaments
Bowling alleys adopt holiday schedule on New Year. Plans for a two man team tournament begin once enough players join and teams are formed at Empire Alleys. Entries urged via entry blank. Winners on Gilat Day receive cars from Bert Matthews.
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Bert Matthews
Move for ten round bouts starts on coast
Portland Oregon December studies show several new boxing bills aim to legalize ten round bouts in Oregon to regulate the sport under the Portland Boxing Commission. Similar efforts in California and other states are noted as legislative bodies convene to consider changes in fight rules.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Portland Boxing Commission
Calfornia
Sacramento
EdaArsemoh
Ium
Shipyard League Players May Return to Baseball
In a season opening note the agitation over shipyard magnates and a threatened ban on certain players is eased as the annual meeting has passed. The article hints at lingering tensions but suggests no immediate moves to enforce past threats.
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Mags
War work among the children in France lecture
Miss A. G. Jacob gave an illustrated address at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church about the American Friends Reconstruction Unit and relief efforts for women and children in France. She described hospital scenes in the Marne district, food aid, clothing needs, and urged funds and donations to the Friends Service Committee and American Red Cross actions.
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Webb Horton
Jacob
Marne
Jaco
Friends Service Committee
East
New York City
American Red Cross
The Girl of Tedal at Theatrical Show Shop Tonight
The Vitag Fabben feature The Girl of Tedal screens tonight at the Show Shop. A woman dedicates herself to fighting German propaganda and rescues her sweetheart from a German agent. Corinne Griffith stars in a tale of romance amid wartime intrigue with scenes at Ashokan dam and the Erie Canal locks. Tomorrow’s feature is Daughter Angel.
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Erie Canal
New Yorks
Corinne Griffith
Robert W. Chambers Radhnt Sterke
Angek
Roscoe A Grans Rapidly Promoted in Air Service
Roscoe A Crans of St Dolson Avenue in St Paul Minnesota, in the Air Service Mechanics School personnel office, was promoted to corporal on December 18 and to sergeant on December 22, at Memorial Church. The prayer meeting at Memorial Church moves to this evening. New Year dinner plans and music portions are advertised by Miller Bros. Emnoush and Cous's Restaurant.
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Roscoe A. Crans
St. Dolson Avenue
Aero Service
St. Pau, Minn
Air Service Mechanics School
Miller Bros
Emnoush
Cous’s
Repertory company comeback hinges on Broadway style tales
The Myrkle-Harder Company revival dives into changes in vaudeville, recalling old reels of slapsticks and public writeups, while presenting Maude Fulton style romance in The Brat. Star Jack Bertin embodies Steve Forrester with restraint as the cast showcases brisk pacing and stage atmosphere.
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Uveni
Ohi Bulls
Myrkle- Harder
Swetton Ef
Roman Wamper
Yast Lynn
Sone
Jek
Myrkie-Harder
Norin
Eld ‘Rep
New York
Maude Fulton
Miss Markle
Jack Bertin
Steve’ Forrester
Steve”j
Steve
Middletown Theatre Review Highlights Local Cast
The review praises Wiss Myrrkle and Mr Bertin with seven to eight years of local fame. James L. Dempsey 45 delivers strong character work as Timson the buzler. Nella Hassell Cora Davy Ruth Amos Jere Taylor and Brady are noted for solid performances in the ensemble. The Msrate Harder company aims to build its growing reputation tonight.
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Steve
Wiss Myrrkle
Mr. Bertin
Middletown
James L. Dempsey
Timson
Buzler
Nella Hassell
Sirs
Forrester
Cora Davy
Jane
Ruth Amos
Angela
Jere Tayior
the Bishop
BR. & Brady
Macnllan Forrester
Brady
George M. Cahan
Christmas Exercises at Woodridge M E Sunday School
Woodridge Dec 21 The SEEL Sunday school held its Christmas exercises and tree last Sunday evening despite bad weather. Music and recitations delighted the juvenile audience. A vegetable and eatables shower was given to Rev Ralph Northrup by church members. A charity ball December 28 at Gold's Cafins sponsored by Jewish Ladies Aid raised funds for Jewish war sufferers. McWilliams orchestra provided music. Several Woodridge men discharged from U S service return home including S Sgt Richard S Armstrong and Pvt Clyde Merwin. Sgt Isaac Poderesky on furlough from Camp Jackson visits relatives. Miss Sallie Wilkinson of Brooklyn and Miss Ethel Decker of Baronne N J spend holidays at the Slater House. Mr and Mrs John Galbraith and ...
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Woodridge
Seel Sunday School
Ralph Northrup
Gold's
Casins
Jewish Ladies’ Aid Society of
McWilliams’ Orchestra
U. S
Richards. Armstrong
Cornell University
Clyde Merwin
Albany Teachers’ College
Isadore Engel
Columbia University
New York City
Isaac Poderesky
Camp Jackson
Sallie Wilkinson
Brooklyn
Ethel Decker
Baronne
N. J
Slater House
John Galbraith
Town Gathers for Christmas at Galbraith Home
Daughters and Miss Leal Gi travel from Middletown to spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Galbraith. James Galbraith of New York also home for the holidays. Staton Agent Merwin spent Saturday in Kingston. Dew and Aliss Sophia of Bridgeport visit E. J. Armstrong’s home. Philip Stanton of Wardsboro visits Maurice DePuy. Mrs. George Merwin visited Middletown last Saturday. Neighbors enjoy skating at Wood’s Lake. Eva Berman goes to stay with sister Mrs. L. Rogge. School resumes Monday after Christmas vacation.
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Leal Gi
Middletown
Bite
A. BR. Galbraith
James Galbraith
New York
Staton
Merwin
Kingston
Dew
Aliss Sophia
Bridgeport
George Merwin
Wood
Eva Berman
L. Rogge
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