Picture-licence revocation case before Justice Blackmar
The Victoria and Alhambra theatres face license revocation by Mayor action challenged in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Arguments focus on whether cause existed to revoke 500 licenses and if due process was followed after evidence of violations and improper license transfers. Decision reserved. shows may continue pending ruling.
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Ars
Victoria Theatre
Alhambra
Amerana Hurtig & Seamon
125Th Street
Mack
Supreme Court
Bingham
Bui
Corporation Counsel
Fermoon
William Incorporated
Pan
Jules
Pepe
Aincourt
Black“gnar
Brooklyn
Moving Picture
Blackmar
Crowell
Justice Blackmar
Holiday lesson in values as sale items flood stores
2090 pairs of boys shoes in multiple styles went on sale yesterday with prices around 2.50 to 3.00. Extra values include Norfolks and double-breasted suits from 6.50 to 8.50 and Russian overcoats at 7.50. Peet & Company runs three Broadway stores at 13th, 34th and other recent locations.
Baltimore wrestler throws rival from stage in match
Special to The New York Times. In New York City, Baltimore wrestler Americus faced Italian champion John Parrelli after Mahmout was sidelined. Americus, angry at lack of holds, elbow gouges and hair pulls before throwing Parrelli off a platform. Referee Ed Atherton intervened as police moved in. Americus later pinned Parrelli in 23 minutes 40 seconds with a reverse Nelson and crotch hold.
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New York Times
Roc Hester
N. Y
Americus
Baltimore
Gotch
Yusuf Mahmout
Mahmout
Chicago
John Parrelli
Ed Atherton
Marquard Plays It Straight on Married Romance Joke
Rube Marquard of the Giants heads to New York to show John McGraw he can pitch next season and to deny any marriage romance. He admits the Indianapolis moving picture scene joke started the whole misunderstanding as reporters fed the speculation.
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Marquand
New York Times
Toledo
Ohio
Rube Marquard
Giants
New York
John McGraw
Marquard
Indianapolis
Rube
Amateurs Set for Madison Square Marathon Friday
A sanction with a special permit for valuable prizes has been secured for an amateur marathon at Madison Square Garden on Friday Jan 8. Entry blanks have been sent to all Metropolitan District A A U clubs and a large field is expected. The piece notes that amateurs may beat pro times, likening it to Dorando and Longboat contrasts.
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Madison Square Garden
Mat Maloney
the Garden
Dorando
Hayes
Longboat
Driscoll Easily Outpoints Baldwin in Boston Bout
English featherweight Jim Driscoll defeated Matty Baldwin of Boston at the Armory Athletic Association, earning a clear decision. Baldwin started strong with legible blows to Driscoll’s neck, but Driscoll recovered, landed tough punches including a decisive flurry in the seventh, and dominated the final rounds.
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Boston
Jim Driscoll
Matty Baldwin
Armory Athletic Association
Baldwin
Driscoll
Johnson Fights Sparks as Two Challenge Johnson
Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack Sullivan issue challenges to Jack Johnson for a heavyweight title fight following his victory over Tommy Burns in Sydney on December 29.
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Sydney
Bob” Fitzsimmons
Jack
Sullivan
Jack Johnson
Tommy Burns
Resignations and Duties Move Army Navy Officers
The Army accepts the resignation of Captain E B Cassatt Thirteenth Cavalry. Major J W Jones Ordnance Department will inspect seacoast armament at Fort Taylor Fort Dade and Fort De Soto Florida. Captain W G Caples Engineers details to Fort Leavenworth. First Lieutenant R Smith Twelfth Infantry recruiting officer to Maxwell Illinois via Peoria Illinois. Navy Commander W R Rush to Boston ordnance duties. Paymasters E W Bonnafone to New York then Mare Island California storekeeping. Paymaster G C Shafer to Philadelphia as general storekeeper.
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Army
New York Times
Washington
E. B. Cassatt
Thirteenth Cavalry
J. W. Jones
Ordnance Department
Fort Taylor
Fort Dade
Fort de Soto
Fla
W. G. Caples
Corps of Engineers
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
H. W. Miller
R. Smith
Twelfth Infantry
Peoria
W. R. Rush
Navy Yard
Boston
Mass
E. W. Bonnafone
New York
Mare Island
Cal
G. C. Shafer
Philadelphia
Penn
Movements of Naval Vessels Arrive at La Guayra and San Pedro
The Dolphin and Maine arrived at La Guayra and Fox reached San Pedro. Failures include Castine and Octopus from Philadelphia to Norfolk, Buffalo from Bremerton to San Francisco, North Carolina from Curacao to Guantanamo, and Yankton from Perim to Suez.
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Dolphin
Maine
la Guayra
Fox
San Pedro
Castine
Octopus
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Buffalo
Bremerton
San Francisco
North Carolina
Curacao
Guantanamo
Yankton
Perim
Suez
Athletes Barred At Pittsburg Meet
Irish American Club stars Melvin Sheppard and Harry Porter, both Olympic champions, competed despite suspension. Referee W L Jones denied their entry as crowds cheered Hillman Sheridan and others. ten mile race drew large attendance and W T Shannon won.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Metropolitan Association
Amateur Athletic Union
New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
Harry F. Porter
Exposition Rink
Sheppard
Porter
Harry Hillman
Martin Sheridan
Claude Allen
Robert Cloughen
W. L. Jones
James E. Sullivan
Eeeeeniet
Exposition Hall
W. T. Shannon
Edgeworth
Mont Sleeth
Wilmerdings
M. C. McElhattan
Carrick
Louis Grupp
Oakland A.C
John C. Casey, Jr
Ernest Kyringes
Pittsburg O
Shannon
Sleeth
T. Patterson
McKee’s Rocks
Sheridan
A. C
Galvin
Geneva College
Woodline
New Brighton
Robert T.cloughen
United States
Melvin Shep
Will Hear Graft Charges In Amateur Athletics
The Registration Committee of the Amateur Athletic Union suspends six leading U S athletes amid graft allegations. A special meeting is set for Wednesday January 6 at the Astor House to hear the cases with all parties notified.
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The
Amateur Athletic Union
United States
Obertubessing
Astor House
James F. Sullivan
John J. Dolan
Attell Retains Featherweight Title with KO of Mackay
Abe Attell retained the featherweight championship by knocking out Biz Mackay in the eighth round tonight at the West Side Athletic Club in New Orleans. The victory confirms Attell's dominance in the division and caps a decisive performance in front of local boxing enthusiasts. The fight ended with Attell delivering the decisive blow in the eighth round before a raucous crowd.
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New Orleans
Abe Attell
Biz’ Mackay
West Side Athletic Tb
Pinehurst Holiday Week Golf Closely Contested Matches
Pinehurst North Carolina December 29 Well played golf and many close finishes marked the Pinehurst Country Club holiday week tournament. J C Parrish Jr from Shinnecock Hill defeated O B H Rochester then beat Dr J G McKee Oakmont by one hole. Cushman of Winchester beat Schavoir of Greenwich 4 up 2 to play. Other results include Sproule over Johnson 2 up 1 to play and Gwaltney over Hamilton 5 up 4 to play. Consolation saw Hudson over White 8 up 6 to play and Parrett over Becker 1 up in nineteen holes.
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New York Times
Pinehurst
N. C
Pinehurst Country Club
J. C. Parrish, Jr
New York
C. B. Hudson
Rochester
J. G. McKee
Oakment
Penn
Parrish
McKee
Frederick Schavoir
Greenwich
Conn
H. E. Cushman
Winchester
Mass
Shinnecok
Esseeola
Wilminston
R. B. Parrott
New Brunswick
N. J
R. M. Hamilton
Wykagyl
C. L. Becker
Woodland
HE. E. Cushman
Inchester
W. L. Hurd
Oakmont
Dr. Frederick
G. A. White
Bates
Ormsbee
Parrett
Becker
Hurd
Boyer
Splitdorf Labs marks fiftieth anniversary with party
Splitdorf Laboratories celebrated fifty years since founding with a theatre party for road representatives and factory managers hosted by Charles Splitdorf. An informal supper followed the show.
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Splitdorf Laboratories
Charles Spiitdorf
Parham and Oblatt Win Close Three Cushion Title
Parham and Oblatt won the team championship in a tight finish at Maurice Daly's hall on Broadway and Thirty-first Street. Ridge and Fauer narrowed the final gap to 19 to 13 before Parham's 8 break clinched the title as the highest run of the tournament. Gilbert and Smith finished runner up with eighteen overs completing the event.
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Maurice Daly
Broadway
Thirty-first Street
Parham
Oblatt
Ridge
Fauer
Parhan
Gilbert
Smith
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ANG Picture Case
Rea St
13Th St
34Th St
Garden
Johnson
the United Service
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Pierce Arrow Brougham
Landasle
George N. Pierce Company
George N. Pierce
Ion
Hillman
Pard
Trish-American A
Moore
Princeton
Sutherin
Carnegie Tech
Yale
University of Pittsburg
Hafferty
Grimes
Branham
Banbury
Cloughen
Jack Yale
Cook
Cornell
Geneva
Ross
A. A. U. Registration Committee
Attell
Mackay
41St Street
Peerless Motor Car Co., OF
Maxwell
Maxwell-Briscoe Motor Co
Tarrytown, N. Y
Automobile
Cata
Ie Ae
Splitdorf Company
Daly’s
R. M. Owen & Company
Grand Central Palace
Reet
Lexington Ave
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