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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

3

Massachusetts Cities Vote No License In 1903 Era Shift

Election returns show thirteen cities voting against licensing and eight for it with Fall River and Gloucester entering the no license list. Chicopee Holyoke Lawrence Lowell Springfield Taunton voted for license. Heverley Brockton Lynn Malden Medford Melrose Newton Woburn Worcester Somerville voted no license. George H. Brown elected mayor of Lowell. Worcester reelects Mayor James Logan. Haverhill chooses Edwin Moulton. Lynn defeats Porter. Also notes at length about theatrical producer disputes involving Fiske Belasco and Savag e over rights and conduct.

Roston Ler Lt . Fall River Gloucester Chicopee Holyoke Lawrence Lowell Springfield Taunton Heverley Brockton Lynn Malden Medford Melrose Newton Woburn Worcester Somerville George H. Brown James B. Casey Tn Lawranes William P. White James Logan Elity Haverhill Edwin Moulton Venpartisen Rasewell L. Wood

Bicyclists Speed On In Six Day Race At Madison Square Garden

New York five teams led at the close of the fiftieth hour of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. The Hee Is the fastest of its kind, and the leaders sit nine miles ahead of the record. For the hour cited, Tat and Sto logged 8 laps and 8 miles while Jane and Moran posted 00 miles 8 laps. Collis and Mitten marked 1011 miles with S$ tape. Andersen and Vanoni rode 7 laps, Palmer and Walker 7 laps, and Walthour and Toot 6 laps. Former record stood at 11K2 miles laps by Ekes and McParlane in 1900.

New York Madison Square Garden Amiles Jane Moran Maler Lawson Collis Mitten OL Mites Andersen Vanoni Lou Palmer Walker Lol Mies Devonevitch Drebueh Walthour Toot Galvin Wiley Faber Lafournade Ekes McParlane

Smart Fur Set Fashion Pattern by May Manton

A chic easy to make fur scarf and muff set using fur cloth velvet or fancy fabrics. The design uses a slide clasp and is adaptable for women misses or children. Requires 114 yards plus 22 yards silk for foundation and living muff. Pattern No 6177 mailed by Fashion Dept for ten cents.

Fashion Department

Polo Games Highlight New Britain Victory Over Pawtucket

In a record league game, New Britain defeated Pawtucket after a fifth period rally led by Duggan who scored the winning goal in three seconds. Bannon starred with 76 stops for Pawtucket, while Wiley and Cameron clashed and referees kept control. The night also featured amateur play where Kensington defeated the Dublins of New Britain.

New Britain Britain Pawayet Duggan Bannon Pawtucket Fila Credit Leahy Wiley Cameron Dusgan Cunningham Pierce New Kensingta Dublins New Brita Fusari Brothers New Britis Kensington Pawuicket Rug Cunningham Rush Pleren Dean Wiles Holderness Halftack Power Wondy Rime Dugsan S. Duggan Canence Timer McDermorance

De Oro Beats Hueston In Second Block Billiard Match

Cuban player Alfredo De Oro defeated Thomas A Hueston in the second block for the three cashion billiard championship of the nord. De Oro led 100 to 69 with fifty points left to play. The result of fits play gives De Oro the edge in the contest.

Hueston St Louis Lee Alfredo de Oro Nba Thomas A Hueston Nord de Oro

Burns Johnson Sydney bout rumors and Jeffries supports Welch

A boxing observer disputes a fair fight in Burns versus Johnson at Sydney asserting Burns will win inside ten rounds if true. They discuss possible bribery schemes and large purses, with Burns allegedly worth about 200000 and Johnson far poorer. Jeffries backs Welch as a rising world lightweight challenger after Welch’s recent high profile actions and a 25 round draw with Packey McFarland.

Tommy Burns Jack Johnson Hf Burns Sydney Burns Johnson Juhnson Johnoon Wile Johnson Sullivan Chase Australia Hiens Brrns Jolson California James J. Jeffries Breddle W Abe Attell Hattingtn Jeffries Brito Welch Packey McFarland Jas Aly Attell Nelson

Driscoll Defeats Griffin For Featherweight Crown

In Boston Dee Jem Driscoll KOed Charley Griffin, claiming the featherweight title of Australia. Driscoll, billed as a top featherweight contender, stopped Griffin in the bout asserting a claim to the featherweight crown.

Griffin Boston Dee Jem Driscoll Grand Charley Grifin Australia

Bristol Bowing Match With Waterbury Falls Short Then Wins

Waterbury won two strings after losing the first in Bristol last night with a tight finish in the final frame. High single fell to Teller and Gibbons led Waterbury with a strong total. nearby matches show Hartford beating New Haven while Bridgeport topped Meriden Middletown and Britain beat New Britain.

Bristol Waterbury Wolcett Parker Waterbury Lewis Heardsley Maloney Diver Saokes Hristol Parker Wolcott Hao Cucuel Mathes Porter Griffith Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Meriden Middletown Dee Teller Ld Gibbons Neares Waterbury Allen Malseh Middleton Teller Stone Babecock Seavill Reardon Ahern Stamford Stanford Britain New Britain Wallingford

Athlete with One Arm School Boy Excels in Athletics

William Nardi of Worcester high school stands out as a one armed star in football baseball and rowing. At eighteen he quit school to help at his parents fruit store yet in football he caught a crucial pass for a 70 yard touchdown. He pitches curves in baseball without a glove and rows on the crew with remarkable strength.

William Nardi Worcester Worcester High School Cvew Nardi One Armed Wonders

Boxing Drama Highlights Boston Heat Round Eleven

In a stellar Boston heat, Jem Driscoll outhustled Griffin in the eleventh round with jaw drives that staggered the foe. Griffin rallied, but Driscoll’s assault sealed a dramatic stoppage as fans hailed the bout as a peak boxing display in years. Meanwhile Frank Chance, Cubs manager, umpired a Fresno game featuring suspended majors like Hal Chase and Moriarty. Questions arise if Chance is ineligible until reinstated under Rule 47 as national agreements bar appearances with clubs housing ineligible players. Rumors swirl magnates chase stars, with Bresnahan and Robison considering top names while Wagner, Cobb, or Chase could spark offers, though such moves are viewed as publicity stunts.

Frank Chance Cubs Fresno Cal Hal Chase Moriarty Blankenship McHate Moskiman Chance National Commission Sear W Ball Roger Bresnahan Robison St Louis Kaban Mike Poulin Christy Mathewson Hans Wagner Ty Cobb

Yale Winter Sports Preview Highlights Trio of Teams

Yale’s three winter sports teams have begun preparations in New Haven with basketball and hockey opening in New York City last week while the gymnastics squad gears up for dual meets and the Intercollegiate title set for April. Captain Heron and teammates remain. hockey looks strongest to repeat, practice and games mainly at St Nicholas rink in New York, with losses including Stanley Driscoll and Charlie Wil. The intercollegiate schedule lists Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Yale games, and notable alumni news includes Rube Waddell taking a hotel clerk job in the West, a curious postscript to the season.

New Haven Yale New York City Hevelry Heron Felb Stanley Howe Pittsburg Cornell Carnegie Institute St Nicholas Rink New York Driscoll Charlie Wil King Point Fo Et Ted Lifles Bob Deming Boston Martin O. K. McIntyre C. C. Finks Prinewton Columbia U Harvard Columbia Janmouth Dartmouth Coluat Prineston Columbiiy Eh Prinneton Harverd

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