Light Cup Contenders to Battle at the Y
A double header at the Y.M.C.A. features Evangeli cal Association’s Na tional League team versus St. Mark’s, and St Paul Episcopals of the American League against Prospect Hill Baptists. Officials say both matchups show strong form as contenders for The Lightcup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association
St. Mark's Five
George Wheeler
St. Paul Episcopals
Prospect Hill Baptists
E. E. Dilley
J H Skeets Martin Injured In Swiss To boggan Accident
J H Skeets Martin the American jockey riding in Europe was thrown from a toboggan at Saint Moritz opening day and seriously injured with concussion feared. Additional local ads note Foley’s Honey and Tar and a Dansant at St Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Moritz
Switzerland
J. H
Skeets) Martin
Europe
the St. Anthony
Battling Levinsky Beats Coffey in Ten Round Clash
In New York Battling Levinsky the Philadelphia light heavyweight outboxed Jim Coffey despite giving up 26 pounds. Coffey was defeated in nine of ten rounds while Levinsky controlled most action. Also Young Fox defeated Joe Mooney in ten rounds and George Rodel edged Jim Flynn in a ten round bout. Rodel, former Denver manager, will manage Indianapolis next month with plans to spend 5000 on new players after delaying sale talks due to Mike Kelly contract.
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New York
Jim Coffey
Dublin
Battling Levinsky
Philadelphia
Coffey
Young” Fox
Joe Mooney
George Rodel
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Rodel
Denver
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Mike Kelly
McGill
Jack Henricks
Kelly
Indianapolis Club Sold for 175000 Dollars
The Indianapolis American Association baseball club was sold by Sol Meyer to J. C. McGill of Denver and William Smith of New York City for 175000. The $175000 purchase price was paid to Sol Kiser in Chicago. McGill and Smith become owners. Hendricks of Chicago named as a prospective key figure.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis American Association Baseball Club
Sol Meyer
J. C. McGill
Denver
William Smith
New York City
Sol Kiser
Meyer
Chicago
Denver Club
Mr. Smith
New York
McGill
Jack Hendricks
Dunlap and Boyd Lead Pinehurst Four Ball Handicap
G T Dunlap of New York and L P Boyd of St Louis headed the Pinehurst four ball handicap field with a 24 handicap and a net score of 166 on December 23.
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Dunlap and Boyd
Pinehurst
N. C
G. T. Dunlap
New York
L. P. Boyd
St. Louis
Pinehurst Course
Harvard and Princeton Win Chess Honors in Intercollegiate Round
In New York on December 28 Harvard defeated Columbia three to one while Princeton beat Yale two and a half to one in the first round of the 22nd annual intercollegiate chess tournament.
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New York
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
Yale
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad for Croup Prevention
A Middleton Georgia family endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best safeguard against croup. The letter from P. H. Ginn reports prompt relief for susceptible children and urges keeping the remedy at home, advertised by Fischer's Drug Store.
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Croup
Foley
P. H. Ginn
Middleton
Fischer
Ady
Old Custom Changed Women to Attend Army and Navy Reception
Washington announces a historic shift as women relatives and civilian guests will attend the New Year's reception hosted by the secretary of the navy and Mrs. Daniels. Officers are required to wear uniforms, and navy fuel consumption is estimated at thirty million gallons.
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Army
Navy
Washington,d. C
Daniels
United States Navy
Umpires To Rule On National Ball Fields
New York December 23 The National League president John Tener outlines discipline for umpires and players emphasizing conciliation and firmness. He argues umpires should be supreme in discretionary calls yet not dictatorial and urges hearing both sides before suspensions. He notes club owners suffer most from suspensions and urges leniency and full fact gathering before punishment.
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New York
John K. Tener
National League
David Leroy Reeves
Tener
Tenet
Foley Kidney Pills Help Young Women With Ailments
A 1920s style ad claims many young women suffer weak backs dizziness headaches and weariness caused by kidney and bladder troubles. It promises prompt relief when Foley Kidney Pills are taken as directed and asserts no habit forming drugs. Fischer's Drug Store advertisement.
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Fischer’s Drug Store
Roasted Birds and English Plum Pudding Ad
Advertisement for Omni Roasted turkeys chickens and ducks along with English plum pudding from Bond's at 235 E Houston St. A compact early 20th century food shop promo emphasizing ready cooked meats and pudding offerings.
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Bond's
Houston St
Cough Relief Claims From Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
A Green Bay man credits Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with ending a troubling nightly cough after using two small bottles. The advertisement notes Fischer's Drug Store as the source.
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Bob Ferguson
Pine St
Green Bay
Wisc
Foley
Fischer's Drug Store
Adv
Johnson Is True Twirling Phenomenon
Walter Johnson, premier AL pitcher, tops The Light 1913 records with 1.09 earned runs per game. He walked 38 in 47 games, threw 346 innings, allowed 9 hits, 3 wild pitches, and issued few free passes, leading the league in workload.
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Walter Johnson
Walter
Johnson
Commerce Street Widening Toys and Books Sale
Store on Commerce Street advertises remodeling of toys books and fancy ware at wholesale prices. George ORe offers dolls at bargain rates to clear stock before building is torn down. Call at 244 W Com store for details and savings.
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Commerce
Merce Street
Bouin Plans American Comeback For Next Spring
World record holder for one hour John Bouin told New York Club chairman Matthew J. Halpin he will travel to America next spring and likely enter several athletic meets. He declined indoor February events as he is not used to board floor running. Bouin rose to fame at Stockholm Olympics for challenging Hannes Holm men to a near world record in the 5000 metres.
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New York
Matthew J. Halpin
John Bouin
America
Bouin
Hannes Holdemann
Artesian Belt Railroad Calls Stockholders Meeting
Artesian Belt Railroad announces a stockholders meeting for January 31, 1914 at 10 a.m. in San Antonio Texas. The agenda includes authorizing bonds secured by a first mortgage and considering amendments for railroad extensions. The notice is dated November 25 1913 and signed by President H E Hildebrand and Secretary W B Hamilton.
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Artesian Belt Railroad
East Houston Street
San Antonio
Bexar County
Tex
H. BE. Hildebrand
W. B. Hamilton
Midgets top Pigmies 15 to 12 in YMCA game
In a close YMCA senior section basketball clash the Midgets defeated the Pigmies 15 to 12. Warren led scorers with nine points while Berth contributed notably and Farr led the Pigmies with two baskets.
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Warren
Berth
Farr
Roemer
Ragsdale
Midgets
Pomel
Gece
Seeun
Behring
Wemton
Hlae
Booses
A'S
Eee
Ds Mae
Pogres Bibs Ac Dueeaesseapeate
Davies
George Wheeler
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Evangelicals
St. Mark’s
St. Paul
Prospect Hill
Skeets Martin
Georgetown
Texas
J. A. Kimbro
Wright Bros
Main Avenue
Richter’s Steam Bakery
Alamo Transfer CO
Evan Shelby
Ees General Transfer Syerten
Cks
S. Comal Street
Seaes Crockett
New Phone
Office of
Matthews
E. Houston &J
Mutt
Fis
Bud” Fisher
Senor
Jeff
Sts. Co
Wm. Smith
Arnold
NOA Spears CO
Losoya Street
DR. Stotts
Gunter
Stotts
DR. Stotts & CO
St. Anthony Hotel
Tate
Potchernick-Birdsong CO
Crockett
Washingtonian
Cienas
Babee Rere
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Boston
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