Fitzsimmons Dies After Prolonged Battle With Pneumonia
Bob Fitzsimmons, once holding middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight titles, died at Michael Reese hospital at 2:45 AM after a five day fight with pneumonia. His wife Tina, a field manager, was at his side as he collapsed during vaudeville preparations. Burial planned for Moody Church in Chicago Wednesday.
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Santel Defeats Miyaka in Jiu Jitsu Showdown at Arena
World champion Santel, reigning heavy lightweight, defeated Tarro Miyaka, Japan's top wrestler, in a second throw during Saturday night action at the Arena after Miyaka won the first throw in 29 minutes.
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Franklin Squad Loses to Broadway in Tough Dig Field Battle
Franklin and Priest teams met in a hard fought game at Dugdale field. Broadway defeated Franklin 10 to 0 after a competitive Saturday clash.
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Ban Johnson Enlists in Army for World Series League
Ban Johnson drafted himself into the league of democracy and headed to Washington to join the allies in the series against the central powers. He said he was leaving baseball forever as he boarded a train, amid rumors the league may appoint a second vice president to lead in his stead.
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War Bread Inventors and Flourless Bread Question
Quotation reflects a critique of wartime bakers who shunned flourless bread. The quote suggests ingratitude and the sting of gratitude, attributed to Beecher, highlighting tension over bread innovation during war.
Happenings in Sports Clubs and Local Notice Snips
The column mentions a three cushion billiards event with spectators and folding beds suggested for comfort. Golfers Tommy Galop and Agnes Ford set or contest records at Victoria and Seattle clubs while chess on field activities include a duck hunt feast and a yacht race for the Waterhouse Sands trophy.
Fumble Wins for U. of W.
Washington defeats Whitman 14 to 6 in the season opener as Bott fumbles a forward, Thiesen recovers and races for a first quarter touchdown. Coach Hunt directs the scrubs from a chair, a contrast to former coach Doble.
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Fragmentary Civic Notice Likely Damaged Text
A partial OCR snippet shows garbled, stray letters and numbers with references to a 1831 date and terms like AMERICA and PHYSIC. The readable material is insufficient to identify a clear event, authority, or location for a proper summary.
Waverley Club Seeks Cup in Handicap 18-Hole Event
A large entry is expected for the directors cup at Waverley Country Club starting next Saturday. Chairman Glass expects keen competition as players vie for the beautiful trophy in a handicap 18 hole medal event. The four best net scores qualify, with match play to decide the winner and handicap in match play determined by half the difference between contestants' handicaps.
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