Ted Kid Lewis Promoted As Welterweight Champion Claim
The piece reviews Ted Kid Lewis as he defeats rivals in the welterweight field and stirs debate over his claim to the title. It notes the contentious fight against Richie and mentions potential challengers like Mike O Dowd and Kid Graves, while describing Lewis’s pale faced, wan appearance outside the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Johnston
Ted “Kid” Lewis
James Joy Johnston
Anconias
Shugrue
Saylor
Jimmy Duffy
Ted Kid
Ritchie
Duffy
Teddie
Lewis
Mike O'Dowd
Kid Graves
Taft Weeghman Sinclair Near Cubs Sale
Cincinnati January 4 The sale of the Chicago National League club to Charles Weeghman and Harry F Sinclair from Charles P Taft appears likely with ongoing talks today. Taft and Sinclair expect further negotiations tomorrow with Weeghman en route. A joint committee on Federal and International leagues was to meet tomorrow as the National League contemplates timing of a possible league meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago National League Club
Charles P. Taft
Charles Weeghman
Chicago Federals
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair
Taft
Weeghman
Chicago
National Baseball Commission
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
National Commission
Commission
Joint
Tener
Federal leaguers secure Browns in St Louis deal
In St Louis on January 4, the sale of the St Louis Americans to Phil Ball and other stockholders of the St Louis Federal league was completed. The Browns fetched 525000 dollars, paid by Ball, James W Garneau and Otto Sufel for 800 shares in the Cub and the Dodier Realty Co, owner of the local American league park. Robert Lee Hedees, president of the old Browns, held a central inter-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Browns
Phil Ball
James W. Garneau
Otto Sufel
Cub
Dodier Realty Company
Robert Lee Hedees
Browns Stock Sale Defines New Club Leadership
The group completes purchase of the Browns with $242,000 from 484 shares at $500 each. John E. Bruce C J McDiarmid of Cincinnati and Walter Orthwein of St. Louis join American league stockholders. Ball named president with Stifel and Garneau as first and second vice presidents. L B Van Weist secretary S L Swartz counsel. five directors form the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Club and Realty Company
John E. Bruce
C. J. McDiarmid
Cincinnati
Walter Orthwein
St. Louis
American League
Ball
Browns
Stifel and
Garneau
L. B. van Weist
S. L. Swartz
Tinker Announces Training Plans in Chicago
Joe Tinker new Chicago National League manager reveals spring training plan to take ten first class players per team for two practice squads. He will select twelve pitchers, four catchers, nine infielders and five outfielders. trades may adjust list before opening season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Quakers Select Folwell as Penn Coach
Philadelphia January 4 Robert C Folwell longtime Washington and Jefferson football coach was chosen as head coach for the University of Pennsylvania for next season. His selection was ratified by the athletic association board. Folwell captained Penn in 1907 and after graduation coached LaFayette before moving to Washington and Jefferson where he developed strong teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folwell
Philadelphia
Robert C. Folwell
Washington and Jefferson
University of Pennsylvania
Board of Directors
The
Athletic Association
Pennsylvania
LaFayette
Rutherford to Join Indiana as Assistant Coach in 1916
Bloomington Ind Jan 4 Robert Rutherford captain of the 1914 Nebraska football team will be assistant football coach at Indiana in 1916. He was highly recommended by E O Stiekin Nebraska director of athletics who comes to Indiana in a similar position next autumn. The athletic board received Rutherford's acceptance tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
R B. Rutherford
Nebraska
Indiana
Tle
E. O Stiekin
Inndiana
Rutherford
Carter Wins Gold Medal in Midwinter Golf Meet
Pinehurst New York January 4 Philip W G Carter of New York junior metropolitan golf champion won the gold medal for best score in the qualifying round of the thirteenth annual mid winter golf tournament with a card of 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. Y
Philip W G. Carter
New York
Wesleyan Pitcher Lanning Signs with Philadelphia Americans
Wesleyan University baseball captain Les ter A. Lanning of Harvard II signs with the Philadelphia Americans. The left handed pitcher batted over 100 last season and joins the pro ranks, as announced in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Tan
Lester A. Lanning
Harvard
Wesleyan University
Philadelphia Americans
Tribute of Respect for Gen. Grenville Mo Dodge in Reulefs
All business houses and schools in the city will close at noon Thursday out of respect for Gen. Grenville Mo Dodge, catcher and railroad Panther, who died yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon. Many prominent men of the state will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Reulefs
Gen
Grenville Mo Dodge
Panther
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Lonnor for Children’s Relief
Promote keeping children dry and comfortable, with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Lonnor to soothe, antiseptic action, reduce inflammation, and raise phlegm. Early dose brings relief. continued care prevents illness. Don’t delay. obtain a bottle, 25c, at druggists.
Circuit Court Recess Ends With Expected Final Touches
Judge A Akers adjourned the circuit court until Monday after a session marked by illness and attorney absences. Judge Higbee could not preside as planned. In the interpleader Illinois State Bank vs McCabe and Federal Life Insurance, the court ruled for the Federal Life Insurance Co on $3,000 on deposit from Northern Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Akers
Harry Higbee
Pittefield
Ilinois State Bank
McCabe
Federal Life Insurance Co
Northern Insurance Company
Jupgge
Akers
Federal Life Insurance Company
South Side Motor Boat Club Formed
Motor boat enthusiasts met at the South Side Boat House and formed the South Side Motor Boat Club with nine charter members all from the South Side Boat Club. Officers named August Kelle president Amos Winger secretary Fred Luthin treasurer Warren Hartzell lieutenant commander. Boats are housed in the South Side Boat Club basement. Next spring they plan river and harbor presence and active participation in river regattas. The club exists to promote cooperation among meter boat owners, not as a social organization.
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South Side Boat House
South Side Motor Boat Club
South Side Boat Club
August Kelle
Amos Winger
Fred Luthin
Warren Hartzell
Meter
William Coy Sentenced to State Penitentiary
Judge Albert Akers sentenced William Coy to the state penitentiary in Chester after Coy, released on parole for snatching pay envelopes from a foundry official, violated parole again. Coy had pleaded guilty in circuit court and was directed back to prison yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Albert Akers
State
Chester
William Coy
Coy
WIFE PAYS FINE FOR CHARLES ALEXANDER
Charles Alexander arraigned in county court on cruelty to animals charges for setting fire to a cat. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and costs. Judge McCart remitted costs due to his dependents and required payment of the fine. His wife raised the money and paid it in the afternoon, avoiding committal to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alexander
McCart
Mexander
Lafe
Alexander
Two Held For Chicken Thefts In Port City
Police court heard the case of Claud Pettitt who found four chickens with heads removed at his shed behind 624 Chestnut Street. Charles Burner and Robert Arnold, Pettitt’s brother in law, were arraigned on burglary charges with Arnold naming Burner. Chickens identified as belonging to Sam Bradley of 1409 North Fifth Street. Burner arrested at Eighth and Jersey. Arnold later. Preliminary hearing set for Thursday. Ethel Smith Florence Dyer discharged for vagrancy. Cole believed to use an alias and jailed for contempt. Lee Stewart jailed for 74 7/8 days after failing to leave the city. Jack Newman fined for peace disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Pettitt
Chestnut Street
John
Red) Burner
Robert Arnold
Arnold
Pettitt
Burner
Eighth
Jersey Streets
Sam Bradley
North Fifth Street
Bleed
Ethel Smith
Florence Dyer
Scharnhorst
William Cole
Cole
Ethel
Florence
Lee Stewart
Stewrt
John Hade
Third
Elm Streets
Jack Newman
S. W
Serbian Army Reorganized in Albania Dispatch Reports 100000 Men
A Havas Athens dispatch dated Jan 3 states King Peter’s officers in Salonika report the Serbian forces concentrated in Albania total about 100000, excluding detachments with the Montenegrin army. The troops are nearly reorganized and will soon receive uniforms artillery and horses, though their deployment remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tan
Havas
Athens
Peters
Saloniki
Albania
Haiti Conditions Improve Under Admiral Caperton
Rear Admiral Caperton, commanding American forces in Haiti, notified the Navy Department that conditions across the island republic have improved. The message dated January 4 reports calmer security and restored order, signaling progress in stabilization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Caperton
Haiti
Navy Department
Island
Republic
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Liver and Digestion
Promote active liver function and digestion with Dr King’s New Life Pills. They relieve constipation and tone the whole system, helping eyes look clear and complexion fresh. Only 36c at your druggist.
Fowley Reports Month's Work
Humane Officer John Fowley presented the monthly report to the Quincy Humane Society summarizing animal welfare actions and child welfare efforts. The document lists actions by category, including animals fed and housed, cruelty cases, reprimands, inspections, and aid to destitute families, ending with a note of submission by Fowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fowley
The
Humane Society
Society
Quincy
jM&t
Greek Treasury Nears Empty Over Saloniki Crisis
Paris reports the Pett Parisian cites a note by Greek Minister to France M. Romanos to Premier Briand condemning German and other consuls action at Saloniki as a neutrality violation. The piece notes Greece’s treasury is nearly empty and the government may seek an Entente loan unlikely to be granted.
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Paris
Pett Parisian
M. Romanos
France
Briand
Saloniki
Greece
Berlin
Vienna
Toj
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Leo
Golly
Bert T
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