Yankees Sale Deal May Go Through Today
Jacob Ruppert Jr and T L Huston seek control of the New York Americans with plans for many new players and a new manager. President Farrell set a price near half a million dollars and the American League may cover any shortfall if needed.
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Yankees
Associated Press
New York
Jacob Rupbert, Jr
T. L. Huston
Farrell
New York Americans
Colonel Ruppert
Huston
Johnson
American League
Ruppert
Pelican club readiness for pivotal January meeting in New Orleans
A. J. Heinemann seeks to control 251 shares of W. Somers stock to secure his reelection as Pelican club president secretary and influence directors Bonnet and Salmon. The Somers holding remains hard to buy and no takeover plan appears viable. The January 4 annual meeting will also tackle a new salary limit of 3200 per month impacting Dobbs payroll and the 1915 pitching and roster plans including potential trades for Hovick Osborne and Knaupp.
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New Orleans
A. J
Heinemann
Pelicans
Dobbs
Dryx
Weaver
Kissinger
Higgins
Coyle
Flick
Burns
Sylvester
Somers
Osborne
Hovick
Waterbury Club
Hig
Hovik
Red Blohm
Johnny
Cotton Knaupp
Bluhm
Knaupp
Bill Lindsay
Pacific Coast
Bill
Pelican
Bates
Mr. Somers
Cleveland AA
Mickey
Birmingham
Naps
Dixie Walker
Pels
Walker
Dixie
Archbishop Riordan Dies in San Francisco Pneumonia
Most Rev Patrick William Riordan archbishop of San Francisco died Sunday after a five day illness that developed into pneumonia. He was the second bishop of San Francisco and was previously connected with Chicago and educated at Notre Dame and the University of Leuven.
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San Francisco
Patrick William Riordan
Riordan
Chatham
Brunswick
Chicago
Ve of Notre Dame
Ind
University of Louvain
Belgium
H. W. Miller
Pittsburgh
Dickinson
Sparks
Purdue
T. J. Collidge
Harvard
Yale
Cusack
New York University
Cofall
Notre Dame
Blackrock
Dublin
W. C. Cahall
Lehigh
Eels
Williams
le Gore
Woman 102 Never Wore a Corset in White County
Mrs Betsey Storey celebrated her 102nd birthday at home near Townsville. The oldest resident of White County, she has lived in the area 78 years. Family gathered for the event as she attributes longevity to simple living and has never worn a corset.
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Carmi
Betsey Storey
Jfownasville
White County
Storey
All Nationals Win Report Amid Scrambled OCR Notation
Fragmentary report notes an all nationals win with unclear details and names scattered. The legible items include names like Killifer and Bush alongside stray decimal like 2% and 580. The context and outcome remain ambiguous due to garbled text.
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R. H. B. Tion
A. Killifer
Bush
Willard Talks Johnson Bout and White Hope Quest
Jess Willard narrates his path to boxing and the Johnson title clash. He argues a white heavyweight champion would boost the sport, discusses finances and promoters Curley and Jones, and recalls his unlikely rise from cattle herding to world title pursuit. Willard lists his birth in Kansas and early life details as context.
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Jack Johnson
Johnson
Jeanette
Langford
Jack Curley
Tom Jones
Curley
Jones
Jones and Curley
Chicago
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Wildcat Ferns
Harry Brewer
Sortie
Haace
Carl Metibo
Mickey Coyle Named Pelicans Captain for 1915 Season
New Orleans December report confirms Mickey Coyle, former Chattanooga first baseman, will captain the Pelicans in 1915. Manager Johnnie Dobbs plans him at first base to bolster hitting and infield steadiness, with Red Bluhm at shortstop and Flick in the outfield, as the team aims for stronger defense and offense next season.
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New Orleans
Mickey Coyle
Chattanooga
Pelicans
Johnnie Dobbs
Coyle
Red Blohm
Charlie Starr
Johhny Dobbs
Dobbs
Heinemann
Starr
Flick
Pelican
Barbare
Red Bluhm
Red
Johnnie
Old Enough to Know Better Judge Denies Decree
In Los Angeles on December 28 Judge Monroe remarks that Annie Brobst showed she was old enough to know better, delaying a divorce decree from Henry Brobst after evidence of elopement and disputed luxury living. The docket references multiple boxing round notes from 1911 to 1918 across various cities.
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Los Angeles
Monroe
Bewitched plea as mother-in-law sues for visits
In Yonkers New York Mrs Mary Mazzar asked Judge Madden to stop her mother-in-law Mrs Josephine Mazzar from calling at her home. The elder woman faced a charge of malicious mischief for frequent visits and gossip. The judge ordered the mother-in-law to stay away.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Mary Mazzar
Madden
Phi Delta Theta Frat Meets in Birmingham
The twenty third national biennial convention of Phi Delta Theta fraternity opens in Birmingham Alabama with delegates from most states in attendance. Sessions run from December 28 through January 2.
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PHI Delta Theta Frat
Birmingham
Associated Press
Ala
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Willard and Johnson Fight Set for March 17 in Juarez
The heavyweight title bout between Jack Johnson and Jess Willard is scheduled for March 17 in Juarez Mexico. The announcement came from Willard's business representative in Chicago.
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Willard
Johnson
Associated Press
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Juaregy
Mex
National College Athletic Association Meets Today
Athletic directors and coaches from 180 colleges head to Chicago for the ninth annual NCAA convention. The meeting will consider possible revisions to football baseball swimming and basketball rules and discuss stricter amateur standards in major college sports.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Athletic Research Society
Dwellings For Rent With Electric Lights And Conveniences
Listings show several rental homes with modern conveniences and electric lighting. 938 Government St offers a hall large parlor dining room butler pantry kitchen and beds upstairs. 275 S St Louis and 2 E Jackson St provide multi room layouts. 2 S Monroe St advertises a new bungalow with yard and porcelain tub.
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Government St
S. St. Louis
E. Jackson St
W. S. Stocking
S. Monroe St
Record-Setting Football Season With 34000 Games Reported
Princeton statistician Parke H. Davis reports that over 34 000 football games were played this fall with 152 000 players across 450 colleges 6 000 secondary schools and 150 non collegiate teams. Attendance reached 7 292 000 while East Harvard Ohio State Illinois Virginia Washington and Lee Auburn Texas and Tennessee led sectional champions.
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N. J
Parke H. Davis
Illinois
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Pacific Northwest
Washington University
South Atlantic
Virginia
Washington and Lee
Auburn
Texas
Middle South
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Exeter
Everett
Mass
Rolla
Missouri School of Mines
Washington and Jefferson
Everett High School
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
New York City
DeWitt Clinton
Chicago
Oak Park
Davis
Gallagher
Christian Brothers
St. Louis
A. Bernard
Washington State College
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el Reno
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W. Frank Lyon
Elk County
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Hammond
John Young
Fort Wayne
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Frank Bowers
St. Charles
Ili
Arthur Pesky
Sailor White
Buffalo
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Jack Leon
Gunboat Smith
Charley Miller
al Williams
Reno
Nev
Bull Young
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George Rodel
New Haven
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Harry Ferns
Willie Grown
Ferns
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Pioneer A. C
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Seeberg
Steamship Service
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Curacao
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Jamaica
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Guadeloupe
Martinique
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Mobile, Alabama
National College Athletic Association
North Claiborne St
Norville Bros
St. Francis Street
Morrill & Lyons
Hillman Taxi Service Company, Inc
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Conti
Mobile
Norman Bell
N. Royal St
Britton’s
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Lyric Theatre
A. H. Woods
Saturday Evening Post
Windsor Hotel
Rothskeller
A. E. Reynolds
Lee
Waukaway
Waukaway Speen
Nelson & Bailey
S. Royal St
Maury
Unruh
Candy Manufacturers
Howells and Kitchen
Dauphin Street
United Tea & Coffee Co
Henry R. Hawes Candy Co
Dauphin
Florists
Goodbrad Fieral Co
Bell
Home
Furniture Co
Uphi Sk Home
Troy Steam Laundry
Emanuel Breet
Home Ue
Gulf City Dye Works
S. Conception Street
Bel
Mobile Creamery
Cor. Conception
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Bell 1812
Opticians, Mobile Optical Company, Inc
A F. Rockwell, Mgr
N. Conception St
Bell 1699
Business Colleges
Mobile Business College
Dawphin Street
C. O. Meux
Belphone 1846
Ee Bell Toys
Senisd
Langan Hat Company
Dauphin St
Richard Distributing Company
Couva's Beer
Alobile Roofing & Cornice Co
Water Street
O Mobile Stationery Company
Water Bell
Remin Company
Francis Streete
Oe Ivugygan Farag N
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Verona Lumper Co
Bor Prones
T Earl and
St. Joseph
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