Simmons Says Champion Ready to Defend Title
Floyd Fitzsimmons says Jack Dempsey will sign to defend the title this week after a long conference. The bout could be staged in Chicago or Michigan City with Fitzsimmons backing the promotion. Paddy Mullins warns Wills contract payments must be made by tomorrow or the deal may be reopened with other promoters.
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Angeles
Jack
Mapety
Har
Wits
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
Chicago
Michigan City
European pros defeat American pair in golf match
The European team Archie Dempster and Arnaud Massy defeated American Bobby Jones and Watts Gunn in a 36 hole match at Augustine Florida. Massy posted the best individual score with 244 yards, Gunn 246, Jones 247, Compston 151.
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Augustine
Archie Dempster
Arnaud Massy
Bobby Jones
Watts Gunn
Massy
Gunn
Jones
Compston
Earles Soccer Team Wins Ohio Cup Elimination
Lorain January 4 The Earles soccer team eliminated the Cleveland Thistles from the Ohio State cup series Sunday by defeating them 2 to 1. Laidlaw opened scoring with two goals in the first half. Williams of the Thistles tallied their only goal as the Thistles failed to convert chances.
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Lorain
Earles
Cleveland Thistles
Laidlaw
Williama
Thistles
Cleveland
Morgan
Profit by the costly experience of those unfortunate people
A brief reflection cautions readers about learning from misfortune. It notes the hard lessons carried by those who suffered losses and urges prudence to avoid repeating errors.
Grand Circuit racing season curtailed plans discussed
In Cleveland today and tomorrow officials seek to set dates and approve rule changes. Withdrawal of Columbus and Aurora and North Randall declining more than two weeks booking create a six week summer gap. Milwaukee Indianapolis and Atlanta withdrawal rumors denied by secretary Win Kinnan.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Aurora
North Randall
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Atlanta
Win Kinnan
Walter Candler
Kinnan
Ed A. Tipton
Lexington
John Cahill
Syracuse
Nnd
Camden Teams Split Games in Saturday Basketball Night
In Camden on Saturday night the North Fairfield Juniors defeated Camden 4 to 1, and the Camden Seniors lost to North Fairfield 18 to 4 in two junior and senior matchups.
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Kipton
Camden
North Fairfield
Ramo
Cleveland swimmers edge Elyria in five event meet
Cleveland mermen won four firsts and five seconds to top Elyria in a five event swim meet after Elyria missed two top scorers. Notable performances included Holden’s 20 yard backstroke win and a 190 yard free style record time of 13.3 seconds.
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Cleveland
Elyria Tank
Elyria
Ralph Kirby
Bob Favrer
Chnarehhill Goodspeed
Kurtzner
Wagner
Holden
Goodspeed
Kurtgner
Baleam
Miller
Tlolden
Gameron
Lauxman
W. Mortimer
Tinleim
Walden
Reid
Mortimer
Wiitney
Wurtzner
Balevm
Cameron
Gavan
Wagner Miller
Whitney
Moady
Major International Racing and Sports Events Listed
Racing meetings include Louisiana Jockey Club in New Orleans and Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana, plus Havana-American Jockey Club in Havana. Other events: Grand Circuit stewards annual meeting in Cleveland, Oxford Cambride university match in St Moritz, Advertising Men's golf in St Augustine, Horemans vs Schaefer for 18.2 balkline in Chicago, Stecher versus Landos in Chicago wrestling, Tremaine versus Martin 10 rounds in Boston.
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Louisiana Jockey Club
New Orleans
Tia Juana
Edouard Horemans
Jake Schaefer
Chicago
Joe Stecher
Jim Landos
Carl Tremaine
Andy Martin
Bostom
Whiyre tla High to Meet Bellevue in Friday League Opener
With a 2–2 record, Whiyre tla High School travels to Bellevue for the league opener on Friday. Bellevue has a strong recent record and often contends for the title when Torain falls short. Coach H. B. Stiffler says Flyria High must use all tricks to win.
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Whiyre Tla
Bellevue
Torain High Schnoal
Flyria High
H. B. Stiffler
Elyria Y Juniors Fall In Fast-Game Loss To Cleveland
In a New Year’s afternoon tilt the Cleveland East Y Juniors beat Elyria Y Juniors 25 to 19. Ri Cox led Cleveland with steady scoring and defense while Colt of Cleveland showcased speed and accuracy, helping to pull away by halftime. Elyria fights back but cannot close the gap, and a rematch in Cleveland is planned in a few weeks.
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Cleveland
Cleland
Elyria
Risko to Face Test Tonight in Cleveland Bout
Cleveland heavyweight Johnny Risko meets a tough test against Rob Fitzsimmons in the feature at Public Hall. The card includes Johnny Yatto versus Timmy Noble in a separate eight round bout and two six round matches.
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Cleveland
Johnny Risko
Rob Fitzsimmons
Public Hall
Johnny Yatto
Timmy Noble
Coach Stiffler Honors 1925 Kiyria High Grid Team
The 1925 Kiyria High football squad received letters at a morning assembly. Captain Pierce and several teammates plus sports writer Virginia Saunders and student manager Bob Sandrack were awarded emblems. Principal Shively and Faculty Manager Lever spoke.
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Kiyria
Bob Sandrack
Lever
P. Shively
Stiffler
Thorpe Arrested For Intoxication In Tampa
famous football star Thorpe and Minnesota’s CC Weiderquist faced a police court in Tampa on January 4 charged with intoxication after being taken from an exclusive hotel. They were released on $20 bond after a brief jail stay amid photos.
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Tampa
Thorpe
CC. Weiderquist
Minnesota
Leree
Path
Ted” Age
Chicago Bears
Nevers signs with Louis American League baseball team
In Jacksonville on January 4 Ernie Nevers reportedly signed a contract with George Sisler before playing the Jacksonville All Stars against Red Grange and the Chicago Bears. He would not disclose terms of the deal.
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Sisler
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Across Cities
Program listings show classical and operatic segments including Haydn Creation excerpts. Stations in Cleveland Atlantic City Chicago Springfield feature orchestral and organ readings with limited commercial blocks.
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Clevela de Wam
Lieht
Atlantic City
WPG
Hlaydn
Rosetan
WNACL
Annat Shaw
Bremb
Harvard
Chicago
Wht
Organ Reed Bpringfield
Peter The Great Stars In Wild Justice At Rivoli
The Rivoli theatre opens Wild Justice featuring Peter The Great as a canine star delivering dramatic acting and thrills. George Sherwood plays the young doctor hero with Frances Teague and Frank Hagney in key roles.
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Peter the Great
Rivoli Theatre
Teter the Great
Police
George ¢Sherwood
Teung
Frances Teague
Frank Hagney
Bob Blake
The Eagle Draws Crowded House
A rainy night crowd at Capitol fills seats for The Eagle starring Rudolph Valentino and Vima Banky. Critics praise direction and costume grandeur while deeming the plot weak but entertaining and urging viewers to judge the actors and production against the tale.
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Annie Rooney
Rudolph Valentino
Capitol
Clarence Brown
Trudolph
Louise Dresser
Catherine
Vima Banky
Vogue
Valentino
Banky
Hanky
Captain Wiard laments melting pot myth and urges family stability
The speaker cites arrests for illegal liquor by a local PGAT master and his brother with DA involvement, then attacks race and labor issues on the Pacific Coast. He warns that social and eugenic fears threaten nationhood and stresses marriage as a stabilizing institution amid rising social decay.
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Pacific Coast
West
Captain Wiard
Buffalo
Wiard
Debate on Pornography and Youth Influences At Elyria Forum
Captain Wiard spoke on the spread of pornographic material in everyday venues and the impact of cheap books and films on youth. He urged parental involvement, reviews of films, and stricter moral education while noting rising Zionist influence and calls for broader high school education.
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Captain Wiard
Wooliva
Wiard
Committee of 100
Coolidge
Opinio
Auto
Elyria
David J. Nye
W. C. McClellan
McClean
Methodist Church
Horses Cause More Wrecks Than Automobiles
The Automobile Club of the West reports that in July and September horse accidents in their region totaled 439 with 404 injuries, while automobile crashes reached 100 fewer injuries. Bicycles also contributed 277 accidents with 274 injuries and ten deaths.
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Pierre Dindon
la Lanterne
Automobile Club of the
West
Automobile Club
France
Judge Disposes of Divorces and Alimony Orders
Judge W B Thompson grants divorce for Francis Marte from George Marte of Wellington on gross neglect of duty. Charlotte Haggerty also divorced from Millar Haggerty after three years wilful absence. Temporary alimony set in several cases: Floyd Vaillant $40 monthly to Wauricts Vaillant. William Gage $10 to Frances Gage. Albert Weber $6 weekly to Emma Webber. James Renker $10 weekly to Bertha Renker. ENTERS SUIT TO HAVE WILL BROKEN Adolph Urschtot asks court to declare last will of Anna Urschtot invalid. Frank and Geo Urschtot named beneficiaries in will probated. Denver blast at Moffat Tunnel kills two men, third critical. gas canvas bulkhead torn, blocking protection of workers. Herbert E Perkins, noted Western Colorado leader and wealth banker, farmer and sheepman, dead. born Mechanics Falls, Maine.
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W. B. Thompson
Francis G. Marte
George Marte
Wellington
Charlotte Haggerty
Lorai
Millar Haggerty
Thompson
Floyd Vaillant
Wauricts Vaillant
William Gage
Frances Gage
Albert Weber
Emma Webber
Wee
James Renker
Bertha Renker
Court. of Common Pleas
Adolph Urschot
Anna Urpschot
Frank
Ge Urpschot
Denver
Colc
Moffat
Kins
Colorado
Mr. Perkins
Mechanics Falls
Maine
Delta
Colo
Herbert E
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