Postoffice Prides top Service Engraving in three straight
The Postoffice Prides clinched the first series of the Commercial League tenpin race by sweeping the Service Engraving squad in three straight games 754 716 771 711 748 643. Hardy Howard led with 537 total and a 187 in the final game. Schroeder totaled 501 and Schafer led Service with 477. Brockhausen added 428 for Service. Tonight the Households and the Sunsets battle in three games.
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Postoffice Prides
Service Engraving Company
Hardy Howard
Prides
Schroeder
Second Texas Eleven Now In Big Demand
The undefeated Second Texas Infantry football team draws challenges from units in Laredo and San Antonio as it eyes three more games before the postseason. Captain Birge says all remaining games will be in Corpus Christi and lists challengers from Fourth Nebraska, Minnesota, Florida infantry, and Third Illinois units.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Second
Texas Infantry
Laredo
San Antonio
Birge
Texans
Texas
Nebraska Infantry
Llano Grande
Minnesota Infantry
Florida Infantry
Florida
Illinois
Inconclusive Talk on Pending Decisions
Report notes that while one proposal appears likely to be accepted, no final ruling exists on the remaining items.
Demaree to Cubs Chicago trade eyed by Phillies trade talks
Negotiations reportedly would move James Laven der of the Chicago Nationals to join Philadelphia’s pitching staff in exchange for pitcher Al Demaree. Fred Mitchell, newly named Phillies manager, would run the deal. Demaree, living in Chicago, met with Charles Weeghman, president of the Chicago Club, and indicated willingness to play here.
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Chicago
James Lavender
Chicago Nationals
Philadelphia
al Demaree
Fred Mitchell
Demaree
Charles Weeghman
Ice tennis attracts five top players in New York
In New York on December 20 five prominent tennis players competed in an ice tennis revival. Participants included Watson M. Washburn Dean Mathey Frederick B. Alexander Theodore Roosevelt Pell and Francis T. Hunter. They played with typical speed on a skated surface and discussed a possible ice tennis tour.
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New York
Watson M. Washburn
Dean Mathey
Frederick B. Alexander
Theodore Roosevelt Pell
Francis T. Hunter
Record pace in six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden
At 7 a m Wednesday the eleven leading teams in the Madison Square Garden six day race stood 70 miles and three laps behind the 1916 record of 1143 miles and four laps set by Cameron and Kaiser. The leaders had 1073 miles and one lap, with two other teams one lap behind.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Cameron
Kaiser
Business Boys Stage Close Free Goal Throwing Meet
The Business Boys at the Y M C A held a third class free goal throwing basketball contest. It required two tiebreaks to decide winner. Erich Menger edged Charles Chowning for first after resolving ties.
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Business Boys
Erich Menger
Charles Chowning
Menger
Thief’s Cheese Accused of Weight Gain
A Scottish farmer and a carrier weigh wool for an invoice when the bag seems heavier and reveals a stolen cheese inside. The farmer replies that the thief used the cheese to cover two children’s punch, per London Tit-Bits.
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London
Harvard Crimson Returnees and Standouts for Next Season
Harvard plans to keep six of the eleven starters from the Yale game for next season. The squad will also rely on subs and strong players like Casey the speedy freshman, Robinson the drop kicker, and Horween noted for kicking and punting.
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Harvard
Yale
Casey
Robinson
Crimson
Horween
Lone Star Rifle Club Turkey Shoot Thursday
The Lone Star Rifle Club will host its turkey shoot at 408 Military Plaza on Thursday night. Members seek high scores as new shooters join, aiming for festive birds and yearend records. The club plans to grow its roster and reach top Texas club status with scores improving toward spring.
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Lone Star Rifle Club
Military Plaza
Texas
Menn
Unbreakable Window Glass Invented For Safety
A new glass with a transparent celluloid core between two glass sheets promises unbreakable strength. It resists a 22 cal bullet and brick impact, with shattering avoided by the bonded sheet. A heavy impact would rebound the force with no glass flying, and a stone would bounce off.
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Popular Science Monthly
De Oro Wins First Block In World Championship Billiards
Alfredo De Oro of New York defeated George W. Moore in 95 innings to take the first block of the world championship three cushion match. De Oro posted a high run of six while Moore reached four. The match took place in New York on a Tuesday night with De Oro prevailing 50 to 38.
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de Oro
New York
George W. Moore
Alfredo de Oro
Moore
Get Along Without Club Proposed by Leading Clubwoman
A prominent clubwoman, cited in a Western paper, suggests forming a Get Along Without club to cope with high living costs. She cites saving on clothing by reviving old coats and hats, trimming finances at meals, and delaying book purchases while attending fewer plays. She urges neighbors to start similar clubs for those with surplus.
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New York Globe
Public Library
Oo Alcazar Gas Changes.
Sam Speir Hardware Co reports changes at Alcazar Gas, detailing updated pricing and service offerings affecting customers and local fuel sales. The notice highlights new gas selection and potential price adjustments in the market.
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SAM Speir Hardware Co
Losoya St
Oo Alcazar Gas
Adv
Scotty Allan Dols A Perilous Stunt
Scotty Allan, three time Alaska Sweepstakes winner with Mrs. C. E. Darling's team, set a speed record Nome to Valdez in just over ten days using an aero sled. The usual dog team trek covers about eighty days. Allan bought an engine and propeller in Europe and tested the device before the Nome to Valdez crossing amid skepticism.
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San Francisco
Scotty Allan
C. E. Darling
Nome
Valdez
Allan
Frank O'Connor
Who Is Yom Kippur In Court Laughing Moment
In a St Louis trial Judge Dyer and attorneys Lon OU Hocker and Douglas W. Robert joked about Yom Kippur. The exchange arose when the witness was asked about Yom Kippur of 1915 and Hocker whispered who Kippur was. The judge and court attendees laughed as Robert clarified it is a Jewish holiday.
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St. Louis
Dyer
United States District Court
Lon OU. Hocker
Abraham Ginsberg
Joseph Rosenthal
Douglas W. Robert
Rosenthal
Hecker
Robert
Hocker
Miske Outfights Dillon In Brooklyn Bout
Billy Miske of St. Paul defeated Jack Dillon of Indianapolis in a ten round Brooklyn bout Tuesday night. Miske weighed 174 3-4 pounds and Dillon was one pound lighter.
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New York
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Miske
Dillon
Morning lace robe and bridge of tears over breakfast
Annabel, in a delicate lace morning robe, endures tears while the eggs fry. Her husband, seated opposite, refuses the baking powder biscuits she baked, showing little interest in her cooking.
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Annabel
Man of His Word Walks Into Danger
In a tense exchange, Annabel confronts George about a vow to die for her. He confirms he would honor his word and, after a sob, accepts his fate, requesting a mundane favor before embracing a fatal act.
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George Annabel
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Bill Pape
Conqueror of Virginia
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Terrell
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Arthur G. Jury
Xmas Bicycles
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South Alamo Street
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Berwick Nc
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INC
R Robinson
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Nashville, Tenn
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