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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
3
Wlhla m Hoove proclaims twenty first birthday and announces a bold world title challenge. He claims readiness to play any billiard player for up to ten thousand dollars per multi night match, offering cushion options and balkline formats amid criticisms of current conditions.
New Haven report says Yale football may trim to eight games next season. Frank Hinkey could coach full year with plans to add Fordham Amherst Syracuse and Massachusetts Institute of Agriculture early in the slate. The schedule may drop Wesleyan Washington and Jefferson with Fordham to be played in New Haven.
Polo results show Brockton beating Pawtucket 2 to 1 while Fall River defeated Bridgeport 7 to 6 in another match played at Fall River.
The Lewises Willie and Harry perform their famed brother act in New Haven described as flawless by observers. Jem Driscoll upset Hayes in Philadelphia, while Langford and Flynn prepare for a 25 round bout in Frisco. Ketchel targets Burns, McFarland reschedules with Erne, and a diverse wrestling card including Swedes, Italians, and the enigmatic Unknown unfolds in Concordia and Waterville events.
West Hartford high school dominated early, leading 25 11 at halftime, and finished 39 24. Waterbury struggled to match the visitors, despite lineup changes that leveled play in the second half. Key scorers included Dissell Johnson Castle Kilduff Selden Hummel Camp Maltby Tanner, officiating by O. Stabl with timer Callender7.
The Baker University trustees vote 17 to 2 to resume football, after a decade without the sport. J L Bristow led the fight, arguing limited fatalities and student wishes should guide athletics. Bristow is expected to succeed Chester J Long as U S senator.
William Dwyer, a Waterbury catcher and first baseman with Brooklyn connections, has been engaged to manage the Des Moines Western league club for the coming season. The contract carries a $2,800 salary. Dwyer’s rapid rise is noted as remarkable for a player with only two years in professional baseball. Dwyer succeeds Charlie Dexter at the Des Moines helm in the Class A Western league, which includes Denver Omaha Topeka Wichita Sioux City Lincoln and other cities.
New Britain manager W W Hamma outlines forming a stock company to run the club next season with 200 shares at 25 dollars each. He keeps 100 shares to offset the franchise lease. remaining shares sold locally. Officers to be elected, with Hamma managing and paid from season earnings after final accounting. Last season profit exceeded 1000 dollars.
The New York Giants star became a Benedict with Miss Clara Hazelton of Indianapolis, a brunette who loved ball games and watched Marquard closely last season. The piece recounts boxing memories of Jack McAuliffe and notes ongoing drama over the National Baseball Commission ticket scandal, with Garry Herrmann facing pressure as Johnson and Pulliam push for a timely verdict amid Chicago Cubs denials.
The Automobile Club of France did not meet last evening and upheld the sports committee stance that the Grand Prix race will occur only if forty entries are received by December 31. The move has stirred auto circles as manufacturers threaten a boycott. Seven entries to date. In Dominos and ate Philburg, John Palaley backed Jimmie Hall and other Sara toga patrons. He died after a domino game with Captain Thomas Harper, John Kennedy, and Captain Hiram Graham. aged 59, survived by four children, twelve grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
A coupon entitles the holder to a pair of roller skates between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily with music each afternoon and evening. The offer specifies time windows and includes the coupon and tee as requirements for eligibility.
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