Young Wins Hairline Decision In Ogden Boxing Match
Al Young defeats Jolonie Mex of Purble in a brisk ten round battle at the Ogden armory. Mex delivers clever offense but Young withstands a bloody cut above the eye and dominates late rounds, earning a narrow victory amid a fighters’ crowd and undercard excitement.
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Oklahoma
Jolonie
Ogden
Kid Davis
Young Easy
Meats
I Iself
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Mex Wow
Dobby An Ine
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Ike
Joe Manaese
Qake
Willie Dee
Denver
Chiia George
Challecerd
Janda
Young Landa
Hoth
Young Oro
Nath
Bell
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Alanda
Denver Eyes Utah Football Game Next Season
Denver University is seeking a football matchup with the University of Utah for next season. A special athletic council meeting is set to discuss the proposal, with a decision possible before the NBC Mountain Conference meeting in Denver on Saturday.
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University of Utah
Nelson J. Norgren
Nucky Mountain Conference
Denver
Denver Universltys
Wert
Kitty Bransfield Returns to Majors as Umpire
Former Phillies first baseman Kitty Bransfield has been appointed an umpire in the National League. Known for his deep game knowledge, Bransfield's return to baseball as an arbiter follows a storied playing career with the Phillies and another club.
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Kitty Bransfield
William
Kitty
Bransfield
Formver
Phillies
Tratex
Ban Bern
Barnack
Kien
Wabash College Huskies Reach for Out-of-State Games
The Wabash Huskies, dubbed the Litus Giants, aim for two international games this season after beating strong rivals from Iowa and Purdue. Plans include likely Denver University and USC as dates fill, with Dr. TLE Marshall to attend the Denver meeting for scheduling. Associations mentioned include Colorado schools and Utah, with Wyoming and Utah Agricultural College as associated members.
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Hall Five
Vodianas
Little Wabash College
Husky
Litus Giants
Purdue
Athletic Council
Denver University
University of Southern California
Tle. Marshall
Denver
University of Colorado
Valvecaity of Denver
Colorado College
Colorado Agricultural College
Colorado School of Mines
University of Utah
University of Wyoming
Utsh Agricultural College
May Abolish Baseball Games Among Rocky Mountain Conference
Representatives from Rocky Mountain Conference institutions and associated schools meet to discuss possible abolition of college baseball amid concerns over professionalism and scheduling. A special rules interpretation committee and pay for officials are among topics. no firm action expected this year.
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Denver
Jan
Atx
Rocky Mountain Conference
Ikwan
Nmber
Vamous Sparta
James N. Ashmore
University of Colorado
Boulder
Magnates Plan to Utilize Ball Parks for Football
Chicago reports that major league baseball owners may back a professional football league. An agent said plans include using ball parks for games next fall with ex baseball players and college stars, expanding to cities such as Chicago New York Detroit Pittsburgh Cleveland Indianapolis and Columbia. The season would start after baseball ends, weather permitting.
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Chicago
Detroit
Navin Field
Chisees
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Indicapolla
Columbia
Racing Officials To Revise Rules In Trotting Associations
Columbus authorities report joint committees of the National and American Trotting associations met to revise racing rules. The aim is uniform laws across member tracks with mandatory adoption. Delegates from Canton, Hartford, New York, Worcester, Nashville, Columbus, Terre Haute, Chicago, Mountain Home, Lexington, Decorah, Springfield attended. No radical new legislation expected.
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Ohio
John C. Welty
Canton
Nes
National
Savelation
W. HH
Gocher
Hartford
Conc
Ferre Lorillard
New York
Edward Moulton
Worcester
Athen
John Early
Nashvile
E. W. Beisber
W. B. Rams
Terre Haute
Ind
W. J. Knight
Chicago
W. 1H. Bmollinger
Mountain, Mo
EL A. Tipton
Lesington
J. Curtle
Decorah
Iowa
George Madden
Springfield
Alng
Grand Junction High Stuns Green River 23 21 in Close Fight
January 3 at Grand Junction the Grand Junction high school basketball team edged Green River high school 23 to 21 in a tight game. A large crowd watched the finish as the winning basket decided the outcome, sending Green River to a rematch in Grand Junction.
Visser Eyes Rematch in Lightweight Clash with Lewis
Pete Visser recalls Ad Santel bout in San Francisco and hints at a forthcoming match with Lewis at the Orpheum on January 15. He notes Santel’s effort against the Kentucky heavyweight despite a weight disadvantage, and reflects on his own prior bout with Bantel including the arm scissors hold and quick comeback.
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Pete Visser
Btandard
Azelualys
Lewis-Ad Blantel
San Francisco
Santel
Kentucky
Uprit
Lewis
Visser
Orpheum Theatre
Bantel
Pete
Ann Relaters
Ime
Hie Ata
Christensen
George Nelson
Hepta
Vernon Club Sale Nears Final Meeting
In Los Angeles on January 3 a deal to organize the Vernon club moves toward closure. Patterson may purchase one of the clubs with Maler backing him, while two managers connected to Maler are to be financed to gain entry. Dar mods is finalizing loose ends as the old Vernon directors prepare to hold a Friday meeting.
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Ham Pat Dickering
Los Angeles
Cal
Jen
Tatter
Vernon
Dickering
Teas
Weater Teague
Maler
Patterson
Alexgurs
Darmods
Vernon Club
Transfer of Topeka Franchise Likely
John Savage owner of the Topeka franchise in the Western league conferred with President Zebrung on transferring the club from Topeka to Pueblo Colorado. Commercial bodies in Pueblo are expected to take action within a week toward acquiring the franchise if the deal seems favorable.
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Topeka
Soraln
John Savage
Zebrung
Pus Bio
Colo. Savage
Pueblo
Topeka Club Sells Players Amid Budget Talks
In Topeka discussions over a club budget, Topapent signaled willingness to stay one more year if needed while preserving bird programs. A $2,538,677.22 balance and 28 dollars on hand are cited as part of financial details. Jyman Lamb, a local semi professional third baseman, announced the sale of veteran shortstop George Cochran and catcher Nick Allen to the Milwaukee club of the American Association.
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Peka
Lincoln
Savaga
J.yman Lamb
Milwaukie Club
American Association
George Cochran
Topeka
Nick” Allen
Import Restrictions On Jewelry And Gold Trade
The British government has prohibited importation of jewelry of any description unless under a special license. Other banned items include gold in any manufactured or unmanufactured form, including gold coins and gold-containing articles, and all silver manufactures except silver watches and watch cases.
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London
Jaz
Reindeer A Wolters Dead at 40 in Newark
Newark January 3 Reindeer A Wolters longtime baseball pitcher died at his home aged 40. He was reputed as the first pitcher to hold a team hitless in a game with the Whale Cage on July 18 1870. The obituary notes his striking early feats and influence in early baseball.
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Newark
N. J
Reindeer A. Wolters
Ald
Teato
Wale Cage
December Receipts Top Five Million for State Treasury
December receipts totaled 4 551 637 65 with 1 151 637 65 from all sources. Sheriffs taxes contributed 56 018 18 and state road funds 141 009 81. Corporation licenses brought 93 632 60 and interest on state funds 2 372 17. Disbursements for the thirty days to year end 1916 reached 427 031 38, of which 100 537 83 came from state and highway construction funds in outlying districts. State fish and game department expended 420 89 during the month, largely for major items.
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Jesse D. Jenkes
Boutkee
State Fish and Game Department
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