Berlenbach to Meet McTigue Winner in January Title Bid
World light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach agreed to meet the winner of the McTigue Flowers 14 round bout in New York on January 5. Berlenbach stated he would not draw the color line and would fight any worthy challenger. The New York program also features George Godfrey vs Martin Burke in a ten round bout and Fidel La Bara defending his status in a six round semi final against Lew Perfetti, the flyweight limit forcing Peretti out of the title race.
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New York
A.P
Paul Berlenbach
Mike McTigue
Jess McMahon
Madison Square Garden
Berlenbach
Tiger
McTigue
Siki
St. Patrick's Day
Dublin
Georges Carpenter
Flowers
Berdenbach
Jack Delaney
George Godfrey
Harry Wills
Jack Dempsey
Martin Burke
New Orleans
Fidel Labara
National Boxing Commission
Frankie Genaro
Pancho Villa
Pacific Coast
Lew Perfetti
Perfetti
Braves to embark on record spring training trip
The Boston Braves plan a spring training voyage likely the largest northern squad for a big league club. Seventy players will travel, including many regulars and Providence Club recruits controlled by the Boston management.
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Boston Braves
Providence
Boston
Spencer's Mixed Sweet Peas at Millsaps Hardware Co
A reader notes Spencer's Mixed Sweet Peas are available at Millsaps Hardware Co in West Monroe.
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Spencer
Millsaps Hardware Co
West Monroe
Three Story Brick School Building Bid Notice
Notice to Contractors for the Ouachita Parish School Board invites sealed bids by noon Tuesday December 29 1925 for a three story brick school building in Monroe Louisiana Bids must be accompanied by a 2 percent bid bond and addressed to the Ouachita Parish School Board Plans and specifications are available from architect J W Smith Monroe The board reserves the right to reject all bids
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Monroe
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
J. W Smith
Crimson Tide on Kansas Prairies Aboard Train to Pasadena
Alabama football team travels by special train from St Louis to Kansas City then toward Dodge City La Junta Las Vegas Winslow Williams Needles Ashfork and Needles with a Pasadena arrival planned for Thursday. President George Denny and Dr S W Sanford accompany players as they rest before final practices.
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Alabama
Texas
A. P
Plains of Kansas
St. Louis
Kansas City
Dodge City
Kansas
la Junta
Colo
Las Vegas
N. M
George Denny
University of Alabama
S. W. Sanford
University of Georgia
Southern Conference
Pasadena
Washington
Christmas Shopping Tour Crockery at Smith Bros
Complete line of Crockery and Glassware showcased on Smith Bros Christmas Shopping Tour. Dates noted 19 to 21. shoppers can view a full range of items and enjoy seasonal offerings.
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Smith Bros
Notary Public Appointment Reached by Monroe Office
Miss Irene Simms has opened a notary public office in Monroe, as listed in the Monroe News-Star directory. The announcement notes contact via phone at 224 for services and credentials.
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Irene Simms
Monroe
News-Star
Ouachita Parish Voter Registration Notice Issued
Regulator Lillian E. Collins notifies Ouachita Parish voters to register after January 2 1926 under Act 122 of 1921. Voter registration open in Ouachita Parish Louisiana as Dec 16 13t.
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Ouachita Parish
Ouachita
Louisiana
Lillian E. Collins
Furniture Bids Open for Ouachita Court House Equipment
Sealed bids for the balance of equipment for the Ouachita Court House will be received by the Police Jury of Ouachita Parish at 11 a m on Wednesday January 13 1926. Each bid must include a $250 certified check addressed to the Police Jury. Specifications can be obtained from J W Smith architect Monroe Louisiana. The jury reserves the right to reject all bids. By order of Dec 21 19t.
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Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Court House
J. W. Smith
Monroe
Louisiana
Pirates Second-Sacker Recovering Rapidly
Johnny Rawlings second baseman of the Pittsburgh Pirates is nearly fully recovered from a fractured ankle that kept him out of the World Series. He reports to officials in Los Angeles that leg stiffness has vanished and he expects to resume his shortstop role with improved form this season, having spent time golfing to stay fit.
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Pittsburgh
A. P
Johnny Rawlings
Pittsburgh Pirates
Los Angeles
California U Coach Reported Better From Pneumonia
Head Coach Andy Smith of the University of California football team was reported improving after pneumonia. His nurse said he slept well and showed great improvement as he convalesces in Philadelphia during a vacation after the season.
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Philadelphia
A. P
Andy Smith
University of California
Beautiful warmth giving blankets at Smi Brothers
Readable text notes a gift of blankets and comforts associated with Smi Brothers, described as warmth giving and supportive. The fragment references a charitable or community-oriented effort to provide comfort items.
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Smi! Bros
Golfers Compston Massey Open New Year Debut Against Jones Gunn
Arch ie Compston of England and Arnaud Massey of France will debut in American golf January 1 facing Bobby Jones and Watts Gunn, the top American amateur duo. Mickey Walker trains indoors for his welterweight title bout with Tommy Milligan, his first gym conditioning test. Edward Horemans and Jake Schaeffer challenge Willie Hoppe for 18.2 billiards title, Hoppe's opponent likely after the match. Reports say Jack Dempsey may meet Harry Wills on July 4 in New York, but Paddy Mullins denies new talks. Kid Kaplan beat Babe Herman, Herman silent on the result.
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Archie Compston
England
Arnaud Massey
France
Bobby Jones
Watts Gunn
Mickey Walker
Tommy Milligan
Scotland
Walker
Rumford
N. J
Eduuard Horemans
Belgium
Jake Schaeffer
Willie Hoppe
Horemans
Schaeffer
Hoppe
Charley Stoneham
New York
Polo Grounds
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Paddy Mullins
Wills
Mullins
Dempsey
Collegiate Heads on Western Coast Denounce Pro Grid
Following California President Campbell’s critique, Stanford President Ly man Wilbur and College of the Pacific President Tully C. Knowles voiced protest. Wilbur backs Campbell’s pledge to keep universities from becoming prep schools for professional football. Knowles supports critic of Grange and Nevers but will judge their future commitment to studies and careers.
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San Fracisco
A. P
W. W. Campbell
University of California
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
Tully C. Knowles
College of the Pacific
Stanford
Campbell
Knowles
Grange
Nevers
Itch Remedy Ad Promises Safe Blue Star Potion
An advertisement sells Blue Star Remedy for various skin ailments including itch eczema and ringworm. It claims not to stain clothing and promises a guarantee. Sold in Monroe by Collins Pharmacy.
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Monroe
Collin’s
Adv
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