Peace talks optimistic as Weeghman Johnson predict end of war
Cincinnati dispatch reports baseball leaders in tense peace talks amid war era discord. Charles Weeghman and John Johnson express confidence a peace pact will be signed by week’s end, with Weeghman signaling a Cubs purchase and Chicago Nationals deal pending Taft return from Texas. Rumors circulate of St Louis sale if peace holds. Conference expected to extend beyond noon.
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Weeghman
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Charles P. Taft
Taft
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St. Louis
Newest Red pitcher doing fine this winter season
A Cincinnati headline notes Red pitchers excel in winter form while summer fatigue looms for the squad. The piece mentions Jack Dillon potentially heading to Australia and Eddie Mahan’s strong Harvard marshalship run, with golf and boxing updates involving Jerry Travers and Freddy Welsh.
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Jack Dillon
Australia
Eddie Mahan
Harvard
Jerry Travers
Heinie Groh
Befure Herzog
Magee
Braves
Hughey Jennings
Federals
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John Anderson
Europe
Canal briefly opened then to close after six vessels
Panama dispatch reports the canal opened briefly to allow six waiting small vessels to pass. Three more ships planned this afternoon, then the waterway will again close to traffic by order of Major General Goethals who could not forecast a permanent reopening.
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Panama
Panama Canal
Goethals
Canal Zone
Baker Likely Sold to Yankees from Philadelphia
Chicago December 21 Charles Comiskey said Home Run Baker whose contract is held by the Philadelphia Americans probably will be sold to the New York Yankees.
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Baker
Philadelphia Americans
New York Yankees
Charles Comiskey
Chicago Americans
Denny Outpoints Soldier Smith In Mobile Boxing Show
Young Denny of New Orleans defeated Soldier Jess Smith of Fort Morgan by clear points in six rounds at Temperance Hall before about 400 spectators. Denny's superior ring craft and accuracy dominated the bout while Smith earned credit for his tenacity.
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New Orleans
Mobile Athletic Club
Temperance Hall
Jess Smith
Fort Morgan
Smith
Ladies of Charity
Courts in session hear motions and jury drawn for January 8 1916
In the Circuit Court special judge Hon Claude A Grayson presided Monday. A jury was drawn for week beginning January 8 1916 and court adjourned to Wednesday morning. In Law and Equity Court motions to strike pleas and demurrers were ruled on. Several cases listed for call tomorrow including Gulf Cigar Co versus Stallworth Part ridge Fox Acree versus Bruner and Roche Burke Undertaking versus Cothran among others.
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Claude A. Grayson
Law and Equity Court
Hon. Saffold
Rney
Ruby Waddle
Mobile Light & R. R. Co
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J. H. McEvoy
R. C. Wicke
Home Industry Iron Works
Beasley Shoe Co
Grover Cleveland Reynolds
Gulf Cigar Co
Stallworth, Partridge & Fox
J. O. Acree
W. H. Bruner
Roche & Burke Undertaking Co
M. E. Cothran
Crocker & Newman
T. J. Duggan
Army & Navy Magazine
G. C. Gaillard
McLarney
Shearer
Nashville Baseball Club lands three Quincy players
Nashville Tennessee announced the acquisition of three players from the Quincy club under an optional agreement. Outfielder Sherrer catcher Boelgle and pitcher Trotter join the Nashville club today.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville Baseball Club
Quincy
Navy yards and arsenals near unguarded due to Haiti and Mexico duties
Washington dispatch reports Navy Department officials fear inadequate guard forces at navy yards arsenals and plants. With a large portion of the marine corps on expeditionary duty in Haiti and along the Mexican coast guards at facilities are said to be only a quarter as strong as needed for protection.
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Navy Department
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Haiti
Navy
Amusements at the Queen aid Western drama and comedies
There’s Good in the Worst of Us a two reel Mustang drama of Western life admirably portrayed with Anna Little and E Forrest Taylor in leading roles. Prentenses a one act Beauty comedy Doctor Jerry a one act Cub comedy featuring George Ovey as Doctor Jerry Admission always 5 cents.
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E. Forrest Taylor
Doctor Jerry
George Ovey
the Queen
E. F. Taylor
Y M C A Basketball Night Includes Supper for Teams
After a game between the American School of Osteopathy and Y M C A varsity Thursday, the Ladies Auxiliary will serve both teams supper. Mobile favored by experts, home floor advantage cited. A practice match with ex-varsity players is set for Monday evening.
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American School of Osteopathy
Association
Bayou la Batre Defeats Picked Team In Tight Contest
The Bayou la Batre basketball team edged a picked squad 23 21 after a 21 21 tie at end of regulation. Steber scored the winning goal seconds after play resumed in a hard fought season game. Second item reports Ad Wolgast suspended six months by New York State Athletic Commission for contract violation tied to his Atlanta fight.
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Serum Nee Cautae Mevkion
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Frank Swainey
Atlanta
New York State Athletic
Harlem Sporting Club
Syracuse Football Team Sets Extreme Traveling Record
The Syracuse football squad, fresh from the Pacific coast, logged over 10 000 miles in a cross country tour. They completed 12 games, winning all, with legs including trips to Ann Arbor 874 miles and Missoula 2436 miles, among others. Notre Dame covered 7074 miles.
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Notre Dam
Texas
Princeton
Ann Arbor
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Portland
Ore
Easterners Win at Pinehurst in Tin Whistle Gold Tourney
P W Whittmore of Brooklyn Country Club and Rev T A Cheatham of Pittsburgh won the Tin Whistle Gold Tournament four ball medal play at Pinehurst N J with a 154 total handicap eleven. Hudson and Waldron took second. Howard of Halifax posted a 73 for best individual net score. Phil Carter, former Metropolitan champion, set a No 1 course record with 72.
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P. W. Whittmore
Brooklyn
Country Club
Rev
T. A. Cheatham
Pittsburgh
C. B. Hudson
Norfolk
H. A. Waldron
Agawam-Hunt
C. M. Howard
Halifax
Phil Carter
Willie Ritchie Wins Six-Round Victory Over Eddie McAndrews
Former lightweight champion Willie Ritchie defeated local challenger Eddie McAndrews in six rounds in Philadelphia. Ritchie dominated each round, while McAndrews showed pluck and rallied at the end.
Dillon Beats Norton In Four Round Bout In Memphis
Jack Dillon of Indianapolis defeats Al Norton of Los Angeles in the fourth round of a bout scheduled for eight rounds. Norton’s seconds signaled defeat early to save their man from further punishment after Dillon floor him three times in the first round.
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Norton
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Tenn
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
al Norton
Los Angeles
Make Pinex cough remedy at home for savings and speed
Turn 2% ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle with plain sugar syrup to make an inexpensive home cough remedy. The ad claims quick relief from coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and whooping cough within 24 hours and warns of imitators while promising a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Ind.
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Pinex Co
Wayne
Ind
Grover Alexander Dominates Pitching as Hitters Struggle
The piece ranks Grover Alexander as the hardest pitcher to hit against this season with opponents batting around .17 as Philbhucker limited foes to low averages. It notes Walter Johnson as a strong rival, hittable at .214, while Joe Wood allowed .216 and Johnson edges Wood in overall title due to more games and speed.
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Governor Alexander
Philbhucker
Alec
Grover
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Washington
Joe Wood
Wood
Alexander
Fortifying Tonic Promises Winter Health Benefits
Advert says GROVE S TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC strengthens the system for cold weather. It contains quinine and iron in a tasteless form and purifies blood while building up the body. Consumers urged to take several bottles in fall to prevent winter illness.
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Grove
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