Pugilism in England Wealthy Prize Fighters
In a feature contrasting eras, the piece notes Batier and modern boxers as products of social class and condition. It recalls a 10,000 spectator Bendigo bout, comparing old days with contemporary society and boxing norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battier
Daya
Bendigo
Norix Nelson
Pbrige Flehter
Tommy ‘Burny
We Negro Johnson
Australia
Priae Aves
Ting
Pletcher Reid
Jim Belcher
Capt. Mell
Tom Vers
Perry
Tinton
Woer Burns
Johnson
Georgetown Varsity and Sophomore Scrub Clash In Practice
Georgetown's varsity faced the sophomore class and a local scrub team in practice. The scorelines favored the varsity against the scrub at four to, with 24 against the sophomores in a brisk contest. Regis missed due to an injury, while Giraon and Gib son starred, showcasing strong teamwork and passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Regis
Columbia
Giraon
Notre Dame
Coltifiower
Gibson
Vigilants Triumph 2–0 Over Potomacs in Local Football Match
In a crowd at the Meld near Meld at Forth and L streets south yesterday afternoon the Vigilant football team defeated the Potomacs 2 to 0. Parker starred at left end, carried the ball repeatedly until forced to leave the game with minor injuries, and helped spark the decisive scores in the first half. Next Sunday the Vigilants meet Petworth A. C. at Fifth and L streets southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth
Potomacs
Sesson
Parker
Petworth A. C
Fifth
L Streets
Vigilants
Peat Jana
Morgan
Allen
Nenil Farner
Dowabert Sristo Gugles
Mie Burnshiver
King Marito
Collingsworth
Apt Martin
Kekad
Touchdown
Hing
Mr. Dugan
My. Satfor
Hod Bnesman
Cobsl
Ansiatant Magmon
Merars
Elle and Holland
Timere
Menars
Wad Coleman
Sime
Alrse
Georgetown Blue and Gray Draw Caledonian Eleven in First Regular Game
On Georgetown field yesterday morning the Blue and Gray tied Caledonian eleven 1 to 1 in the first regular soccer match at Hitop Institution. The game sparked student interest as the freshmen prepare to meet the sophomores, while Coach Williams plans a December Georgetown clash with George eleven. Lineup included Weight and Catenot scoring, with O’Connor and Kerr among players.
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Georgetown
Caledonian
Invasmuch Ag
Hitop
Golitest
Caledonians
Leichet
Collegians
Sophy
Williams
Heign
George
Kerr
Long Run to Mahoney at Benning Georgetown Memorial Club
The female run at Benning yesterday, held by the Georgetown Memorial Club, was won by B Mahoney with a time of 31 minutes. Mahoney was a dark horse, overtaking Ly from tenth place to finish ahead of key rivals Manefield Wan O'Brien and Dowden. In New York, Dec 6 at Madison Square Garden, seventeen two man teams started the six day bicycle race as spectators filled the arena cheering the competitors.
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Lfearm Fishcutta
Fierce Exen
Boxlana
Henry
G. Courtenss
Bituerd
Gagan
Kingsley
Epsom
Newmarket
England
Hia
India
Tichborne Street
Gwen Swift
Sam
Nat Langham
von Sayers
Cambrian
Jim Mitre
St. Martin's Lane
Boniface
Cas
Favern
Holborn
Aehting
Vohn Gully Owhe
Pearce
Dane Mameé
Battling Nelson
Benning
Georgetown
B. Mahoney
Mahoney
Manefield
Wan
O'Brien
Dowden
New York
Madison Squera Garden
Report condemns cotton futures trading in exchanges
The commission of corporations led by Herbert Knox Smith condemns futures trading in cotton exchanges as gambling and harmful to producers and merchants. It praises central market potential while urging regulation to curb evils, notes New Orleans methods as natural, but criticizes New York for artificial depressions and slow reform.
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Hons
Herbert Knox Smith
Brith
New York Exchange
New Orleans
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Taftwilloh
New Orleane
New York Cotton Exchanges
New Orleanal
New York Exchange Tas
High School Notes Preview Strong Baseball Prospects
Early in the season Central High's baseball team shows bright prospects with Shock Boteler Chick Thomas Hunie Menefee and freshman Prince from Illinois among hopefuls. Tudor Morsell manages the Blue and White nine as Big Tocerthy and Bormusy prepare for Cornell University. Rich ards named captain of next season's eleven reflects rising talent in the school’s athletics.
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Central
Shock
Teach Squad
Bormusy
Cornel University
Tan ‘Paene
Sinear Pnea
Machindets
Bere
Prosperity the Nations Advancing From American Industries
Table shows present trade conditions and projections for 1920 based on National Association of Manufacturers data. It lists industries such as implements, cement and clay, crockery and glassware, oils and chemicals, food products, iron and steel, leather goods, lumber, machinery, paper and printing, tools and hardware, and miscellaneous manufactures with performance indices and future prospects.
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Rennes
National Association of Manufacturers
Percentere
Ue Iron and
Tron Ang
Anewmakien and Its
Mlagallgnecuendust
Eriayers
Atta Muita
Sesh Hs Iscelisheaus
Money Market Turmoil Echoes Across European Exchanges
London funds faced dull action as budget rejection loomed over the Bank of England rate. Paris saw liquidity improve with a peak 2 1/4 percent rate and firmer prices. Berlin markets remained active with copper negotiations and shipping shares drawing interest amid political and financial uncertainty.
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Washington
London
Dec
Harry
Stock Exchange
Bank of England
Beaides
Paris
Germany
Berlin
Union
Iowa
Copprignt
Newark
Prosperity Rebound Logs Growth Across Industries
The National Association of Manufacturers reports that prosperity has returned to normal levels in the United States two years after the panic. The 1908 December survey shows the vehicle industry with the largest rise in business this year, while food products and chemicals also show notable gains. Manufacturing across several sectors indicates good present conditions and hopeful futures, though not uniform across all groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
United States
Preston
Poontti
Trea
Steel
Market Review Describes Wall Street Hesitation and Rail Charge
The piece analyzes weaker financial sentiment in Wall Street, citing subdued rail stock gains and a flat bond market. It notes higher operating costs for railroads, potential wage increases, and fears over federal policy on corporations impacting future profits and commodity prices. The report highlights declines since October and a twofold drag from earnings doubts and labor pressures.
Pensions Advice Letters From The Pension Bureau
A compilation of pension queries and rulings concerning soldiers and widows. Topics include guardianship for minor children, eligibility for increases due to disabilities or absences, restoration of pension after discharge, and the effects of court decrees on pensions. Advice covers disability connections, deafness, absolute divorces, and marine corps savings deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apnapolis
Marine Corps
Pease
Beegt
Michael P. Ki
Marine Corpa
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Sophiand
Ben Caunt
Jem Ward
Tom Cannon
Ecrand
Lawson
Lehigh
Bethlehem
C. B. Lawson
Pottsville
Lehigh University
Lowsor
Butch
Tigers
Detroit
Mich
Cuba
McIntyre
Leltvelt
O'Leary
Reckendorf
Willett
Mary Jones
Mullin
Moriarty
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Potomaca
New Yok
Cottok
Business High
Richards
Durig
Richjarda
Ertes
Capitol
Union Sopper
Federal
Wall Street
Pelves Sikce Gétoner L
Atta
Pennsylvania
New York Centre
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Ratironas
Northwastern
Preaent National
Noo
C.E
Mus
Jenaion
Tne
Carreaposuta
Priliefbbta
James
Rosband
Eden
Rayo
Britex Cavalry
Wea
Sean
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Pension Bureau
Aselteville
Ata
Sioa
Hie
Myashe
Tg Costes Staten Ney
Shabert H
Hapertaoath
Murgens
Sam Pensionabisarye
Tata Ro
Zeera
Rte
Secretary of the Interior
Eoin
Aston
Adler
Pat Noah
Jia
Oe Coffea
Chiczgs Board of Trade
A. G. Plant & CO
Bankers and Brokers
14Th Street
N. W
Washington Stock Exchange
J. S. Bache & CO
Bankers
Broadway
W. Y
Nexssas
Equitable Go-Operative Building Association
Equitable Building
Ws Fst
Toba
Joy Edwon
Jilts Spear
Perry B. Turpin
Freak P. Reeslle
Job Bernsrd
Freak V. Cavilla
J. J. Banoa
Gilbert H. Grosvent
Fred
A. Hamilton
Gan
Gee
Fr. Harrian
Jac
Larner
Lathrop
Pyle
E. E. Taylor & CO
Fragtignal Lot
Arrieg
Redargins
F St NW
8Th St. NW
Uray
Tatra
Bane
Gyataeg—Hooke
H. DE Brell
New York Avene
B. DE Brell
Winin
Steel Works
Muunicipal
Washington Loan & Trust
Std
F Streets
John Joy Edson
EfInterest
Harriman & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Colorado
Chipman
U. & Treasury
Sap
Home Savings Bank
Mass. Ave
Iirc Aw
District of Columbia
Swartzell, Rheem
Hensey Co
18Th Street
Ouray
Private Bram
Compans
Big Vein
Georges Creek
J. Maury Dove
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