Y M C A Road Race Entries Close Tonight
Entries for the two mile New Year road race close at 7 30 this evening at the Y M C A The event runs Friday from Y M C A to Conception and back with a finish at the Y M C A Prizes include gold silver and bronze medals and other awards The course mirrors Government Royal Dauphin Broad and Conception streets A meeting of entrants and the track team will be held at the Y M C A tonight Supper will be served
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Conception Streets
Ed Higgins
Ed Overton
Lawyer
A. EB. Marriott
G. Knabe
G. Hurlburt
BE. Newbury
B. P. Lusk
John Baumhauer
G. J. Flournoy
Mobile Item
Royal
Dauphin
Broad
Government
Conception
Jack Skelly Preserves Pasts in Hall of Fame War Photos
Veteran featherweight Jack Skelly hosts a Hall of Fame display in Yonkers featuring rare prints and watercolors of Champions like Dan Donnelly John L. Sullivan and Jem Mace. Skelly recounts battles with Heenan Sayers Morrissey and others while highlighting patrons of the sport and the era's famed figures.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Jack Skelly
Skelly
Cpast
Dan Donnelly
Cooper
of Kildare
Ireland
Donnelly
John Ls
Kilrain
Heenan
Tom Sayers
John Morrissey
Jem Mace
Frank Slavin
Paddy Pyan l
John L. Sullivan
Jane Sayers
John Gully
Gully
England
Parltment
New York
Congress
Xon
New Orleans
George Dixon
Ike Weir
George Godfrey
Patsy Corrigan
Tommy Warren
Jack McA
Barney Aaron
Jenna
Oldy Island City
Cap Billy Co.nors
Hoffman House
Harry Hill
Bobon
Pat Keenan
Herman Debs
Big Tim Sullivan
Mike Dwyer
R Y
Pete Donahue
Jere Tom McAlpine
al Smith
Doon
Darris
Judge H.garty
Phil Dwyer
Jr Reynolds
Fred Taral
Hughter
Boss ‘teLaughtin
Brooklyn
Secretary Daniels Finds No Labor Wage Conditions
Secretary Daniels announced after a thorough investigation that labor conditions and wages nationwide did not experience any essential changes in the past year. The statement notes no significant shifts in wage levels or conditions across states.
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Daniels
Associated Press
Washington
Connnot
Essen
Es Saat
Poultry Show to Use Comparison Judging at Alba Exhibition
Gulf Coast Poultry Breeders' Association plans a February 14 to 17 exhibit in the Alba building with a new comparison judging method. J A Frederick of Orchard will score birds on request during the first two days. Three prize ribbons blue red and white will be awarded. E T Rosengrant of Grand Bay backs the event and H J Talley with E S Partridge will review last show coops for suitability.
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Gulf Coast Poultry Breeders’ Association
Alba
J. A. Frederick
Orchard
E. T. Rosengrant
Grand Bay
H. J. Talley
E.S. Partridge
Quick Screw Driver Free Bank Cashier Looses $18,000
In Bingham Utah a bank robbery ended quickly when cashier Early Randall used a pocket screwdriver to open the vault door after Bert Heasted restrained three men and a boy inside. Heasted was captured nearby with all the stolen currency on his person.
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Associated Press
Bingham
Utah
Bert Heasted
Randall
Bingham State Bank
Randell
Heastead
Levinsky May Meet Smith in New Orleans
In New Orleans two bantamweight and light weight showdowns lure fans. Promoters plan a twenty round heavyweight bout between Battling Levinsky and Guntoat Smith at the Westside Athletic Club in January. The Tortorich McCarey team may stage their first bout since combining forces.
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New Orleans
Battling Levinsky
Danny Morgan
Guntoat Smith
Westside Athletic Club
Tortorich-McCarey
Herman to Meet Burns on January 12 in Atlanta
Frankie Burns and Kid Herman will box in Atlanta on January 12 instead of January 5. Burns agreed to fight here after a New Orleans bout with Frankie Conway, but promoter Tortorich will keep him to the Conway engagement.
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Atlanta
Frankie Burns
Kid Herman
Mike Saul
Burns
Frankie Conway
New Orleans
Herman
Tortorich
Conway
Nearo Wins Fine Funeral in Bat and Free Shaving Bet
Walter Campbell a negro barber was buried in an elaborate casket with a procession of carriages. Just before the Jeffries Johnson fight Campbell bet the undertaker he would shave him free for life if Jeffries won or the undertaker would provide a state fund if Johnson won. the terms were carried out.
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Associated. Press
Little Rock
Ark
Walter Campbell
Jeffries
White and Welsh Set for Ten Round Lightweight Fight
Charley White and Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion, have been matched to fight ten rounds in New York on January 13, according to word.
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White
Welsh
Chicago
Charley White
Freddie Welsh
New York
Fandom, Trades, and Spring Camp Rumors in Big League
The big league meeting dragged on with little result as Herzog signed a blank contract. Chicago hopes Eddie Collins can spark a hitting revival. two rookies post .300 averages. Bresnahan eyes a $10 000 Lee Magee deal, while Groh remains a valued asset. Flannigan seeks Virginia League umpire post. Indianapolis Federals add three players. Dillon to be released. Bresnahan plans a 35 man spring camp in Tampa starting March 1. AA president notes clubs mostly broke even last season with St Paul a notable loser.
Carroll Succeeds Ward as Brooklyn Federals Business Manager
Richard T. Carroll, former business manager of the Buffalo Federals, was named to replace John M. Ward as business manager of the Brooklyn Federals, the club announced.
Dividend Declared by Pan Handle Railway Directors
Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway in Philadelphia declared a 2 12 percent preferred dividend. The Pan Handle system of the Pennsylvania railroad issued the declaration on Wednesday with the unusual notation.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati
Chicago, and St. Louis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dwellings For Rent With Modern Conveniences Listed
Rentals advertise electric lights and all modern conveniences at multiple addresses including 938 Government St 275 S St Louis 2 E Jackson St West Stocking Monroe St and a new bungalow. Listings mention parlor dining room kitchen bath and bedrooms with upstairs and downstairs access and porches or galleries. Some include rents such as 50 41 and 100 dollars and note gas and porcelain tub utilities.
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Government St
S. St. Louis
E. Jackson St
W. S. Stocking
Monroe St
Atlanta Signs Bill Hopke New Third Baseman
Atlanta announces the Christmas signing of Bill Hopke as a new third baseman. Hopke, with Midwest league and Federal League experience, is expected to compete with Edson Hemingwy for the job while Jimmy Austin’s move to the Feds tightens the Cracker corner outfield. Joe Dunn, Springfield post office worker, hopes to pilot Dallas next season.
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Atlanta
Billy Smith
Springfield
Hope- William
Bill Hopke
Hopke
Smith
Cleveland
Hooke
Middle West
American Association
Bill
Silver Bill Philips
Indianapolis
The
Crackers
Edson Hemingwy
Michigan Flash
Bill Schwartz
Nashville
St. Louis Browns
Edson
Branch Rickey
Big Fellows
Jimmy Austin
Feds
Rickey
Mr. Hooke
Harry Holland
Harry
Minneapolis
Joe Dunn
Joe
Dallas
Morgan and Rockefeller to Testify in Industrial Relations Hearing
The federal commission on industrial relations will resume its hearing in New York on Tuesday with over fifty witnesses including J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. A prepared set of questions probes capital and labor relations and their role in industrial and economic problems.
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New York
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
J. P. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
Tommy Long Loses Washington Spot Over Weak Arm
Tommy Long, longtime Washington reserve outfielder, signed with manager Griffith after a strong Atlanta season. He likely won’t join the Nationals next spring as several clubs have refused waivers, and Griffith may waive him to another club for the price. Long is a capable hitter and baserunner but weak throwing limits his value.
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Washington
Tommy Long
Atlanta
Griffith
Long
Nationals
Girl Waits at Altar As Fiancé Reveals He Is Negro
In New Orleans on December 31, Rita Dorman a 17 year old bride elect learned her fiancé Robert Charles Camp 24 is black after he sought a license. He disappeared on the wedding day December 22 at St Frances de Sales Church as investigators note his names match a figure linked to past race riots.
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New Orleans
Rita Dorman
First Street
Dorman
Robert Charles Camp
Third Street
St. Frances de Sales
Camp
Lanauze
Robert Charles
Baseballs Lost At Polo Grounds Burden Giants And Yankees
New York December 31. If all baseballs hit into and over the Polo Grounds stands were recovered they could pay a New York player’s salary. Giants spent a little over 4000 dollars last year and the Yankees about the same, totaling around 8000 dollars. Braves, Somers of Cleveland, and Britton's figure for Cardinals add to the waste.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Yankees
Boston Braves
Charles Somers
Cleveland
Schuyler Britton
Cardinals
Kin selles wins squash tennis title in New York
Walter Kin sell a former squash tennis champion of England defeated Stephen J. Ferron to win the professional title in their series. Ferron won the first match. Kin sellea won the second.
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New York
Walter Kinsella
England
Stephen J. Feron
Ferron
Kinseila
Legal Operation Hopes for Orleans Race Track
New Orleans officials outline betting rules for the fairgrounds race meeting. District Attorney Luzenberg says he will judge track operation after opening based on police reports and any law violations. The Business Men's Racing Association and J B Rennyson push for individual betting under strict supervision at the Palm Garden starting Friday.
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New Orleans
Luzenberg
Business -Men’s Racing Association
J. B. Rennyson
Business Men’s Organization
Orney
I. B. Rennyson
Business Men’s Racing Association
Fairgrounds
Palm Garden
Chicago's Municipal Dances Oppose Cafe Revels Tonight
Chicago officials plan four municipal New Year’s Eve dances as counter attraction to cafe revels. An admission policy includes a $1 fee to access paddock area, bonded stakeholders oversee betting with strict rules and no personal bets. Minor restrictions and a $2,500 bond ensure proper conduct.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Luzenbere
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Curt Perlet
Posey
Charley Herzog
Charley
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Joe Kelley
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Montreal
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Cardinals
Lee Magee
Heinie Groh
Herzy
John Flannigan
Baltimore
Virginia State League
Indianapolis’ Federals
Bert Padfield
Fred Troutman
Joe Potter
Frank Dillon
Los Angeles
Tampa
Fla
Chivington
St. Paul
Morrill & Lyons
Bell
N. Roheti
Morgan and Rockefeller
Negro
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St. Joseph and
Orleans
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Windsor Hotel
Rothskeller
A. E. Reynolds
Consulta
Tion
J. T. Adams
Orp
Adams Bile
Nm Street
South Side
Bien
Enon
Flianne
Nelson & Bailey
S. Royal St
Merchants Bank
Manne
Geo. A. Dickel & Co., Distillers
Nashville, Tenn
Richard
Distributing Co
Strebt’s Bakery
N. Royal Street
Harrison Mutual Burial Association
South Conception Street
Mobile Gas Co
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