Ross Sullivan bout postponed after holiday delay
The December 17 heavyweight clash in Rochester New York between Tony Ross and Jack Sullivan is delayed due to nonpayment troubles at a rival club and a pending investigation by public safety officials. Promoter McCoy altered plans after the Dukelow A C dispute, with Tony Ross cited as under a doctor’s care for three weeks.
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Twin) Sullivan
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Williams Indian Pile Ointment marketed for piles
Williams M’tg Co presents Williams Indian Pile Ointment claiming instant relief from blind, bleeding, and itching piles. The ointment is described as absorbing tumors and providing poultice-like relief. Sold by druggists for 60 cents and 1 dollar, with Cleveland Ohio listed as the manufacturer and Geo W Clutton as a dealer.
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Sullivan Seeks Divorce From Wife in Long Distance Case
John L. Sullivan, famed prize fighter, files for divorce in Chicago charging his wife with infidelity. The couple, married in 1883 and separated the following year, are living apart with Sullivan alleging a long distance dispute as his battle. The wife resides in Centerville, Rhode Island, and Sullivan plans out-of-town proceedings.
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Sullivan
Chicago
Centerville
R. I. Sullivan
Oyster Supper After Hunting Match At Harbor Bridge
The King's Chapel Gun club hosts an oyster supper next Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Patton's Harbor Bridge home. The winning team includes Captain Leonard Chapin Robert Patton James Watters John Clark Allen Cover Ed Clark and George Aultman. The losing side features George Headings captain Harry Cornham Thomas Clark John Maitland Chauncy Headings Arry Gungle and Dave.
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James Watters
John Clark
Allen Cover
Death of 9 year old at City hospital in Youngstown
Joseph Barda aged nine died after a fall from his bed at City hospital following an appendicitis operation. A special nurse was provided but not present when he fell. The case will be investigated.
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Syrian wrestler Alex Thomas challenges world foes in New Castle
Alex Thomas, a heavyweight Syrian wrestler billed as undefeated on mat and in lifting, appears at the Cascade theater in New Castle lifting weights. Manager Bernie Strapp plans to take him to England to face George Hackenschmidt, the former champion defeated by Frank Gotch. Thomas welcomes any opponent worldwide.
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Alex Thomas
New Castle
Thomas
Cascade Theater
Bernie Strapp
England
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Red Hinton Sought by Central League Clubs
A Zanesville dispatch reports Red Hinton, third baseman for Youngstown last season, is in demand in the Central league. Zanesville may sign him as Dayton Terre Haute and Fort Wayne have all made offers, but no contract yet. Hinton is a free agent after Youngstown folded. Marty Hogan has TriState league offers to manage Johnstown and may become a franchise part owner. he won’t disclose the location.
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Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Marty Hogan
Tristate
Johnstown
Eddie Ashenback
Hogan
Theatrical Promises At Cascade Theatre This Week
The Cascade theatre presents Forty five Minutes From Broadway, Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, and Texas with special act Alex Thomas the heavyweight lifter. Four vaudeville acts join a strong bill. Matinees 3 pm, evenings 8 and 9 15, children 3 pm Saturday, 5 cents for schoolchildren. No reserved seats, ten cents to all parts.
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Cascade Theatre
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THE
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Asborne's Dog and Pony Circus Tops Coliseum Week
The Coliseum bills for the last half of the week feature Asborne's Dog and Pony circus as the leading act. The program includes ventriloquist George L Wilber Bennett sisters Adelaide and Jules Walters Louise Llewellyn eccentric comedy and singing sketch and more. Prices run 10c general admission 20c reserved. Newsboys of New Castle invited to Friday show.
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Dog and Pony Circus
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Bennett Sisters
Jules Walters
Louise Llewellyn
Adelaide Walters
New Castle
Texas Play by J Mauldin Feig at Opera House Next Tuesday
The Texas play by J Mauldin Feig returns to the opera house next Tuesday evening December 15 under Messrs Broadhurst and Currie management. It offers stirring incidents bright comedy and touching romance centering on Texas West and Jack Dallam with villain Pasquale providing danger. The same capable company and production quality from before will be featured with seat sale Saturday.
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J. Mauldin Feig
Opera House
Messrs. Broadhurst and Currie
Arizona
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Jack Dallam
Pasquale
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch on stage this Saturday
The beloved play Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch comes to the opera house this Saturday with matinee and night performances. Miss Hazy as Mrs. Wiggs leads a charming ensemble including Mr. Stubbins Lovey Mary and Little Tommy in a quaint homely comedy drawn from Mrs. Rice’s stories.
Harmony Prevails At Baseball Meeting
The New York big league meeting draws attention as trades are discussed but none pursued. Rumors say Clark Griffith could become Cincinnati manager while Roger Bresnahan may lead St. Louis if Griffith goes east. President Johnson promotes a draft rule to ease minor major league tension and hopes for harmony, with a January meeting to further discussion.
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Cincinnati
Jim McGuire
Griffith
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis
Johnson
Will Draft O. P. and P. Players for Dayton Club
Bade Myers former Dayton Central league manager met Akron President Morton to discuss drafting four or five O. P. players to bolster the Dayton club still weakened by drafts and sales. Black fox will be greatly worn in conjunction with velvet.
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Bade Myers
Dayton
Playful drama charms audiences worldwide with wit and humanity
A noted play combines broad humanity with sharp wit and memorable appeal. It has delighted more than a million theatregoers over the past four years. Tickets are selling quickly as seats remain limited.
Forty Five Minutes from Broadway at the opera house
George M. Cohan and Harris present Forty Five Minutes from Broadway tomorrow evening in New Rochelle. Scott Welch leads with Frances Gordon as a servant girl in a novel musical drama featuring strong heart interest and surprising novelty. Seats are now selling.
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Broadway
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Opera House
Scott Welch
New Rochelle
New York Central Railroad
Frances Gordon
Cleveland Hippodrome sings Puccini classic Madam Butterfly
The Hippodrome Opera company of Cleveland staged Puccini’s Madam Butterfly at the opera house with Leisinger conducting. Louie Collier charmed as Butterfly, supported by Ethel Du Fre Houston, Henry Taylor and Ottley Cranston. chorus and orchestra noted as strong though occasionally overpowering in a small house.
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Ottley Cranston
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