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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

10

Towle's Sporting Goods Store Preview of Next Season Managers

A survey of upcoming season changes outlines new managers for major clubs. Frank Bowerman leads the Boston Nationals, Fred Lake guides the Boston Americans, and George Stallings takes over in New York. Brooklyn lacks a manager but Patsy Donovan departs, while Cincinnati and Philadelphia eye Covaleski and Bresnahan as rising figures.

Boston Nationals Frank Bowerman Joe Kelley Boston Americans Fred Lake Lato New York New York Americans George Stallings Clark Gerth Norman Elberfeld Brooklyns Patsy Donovan Ebbets Comiskey Chicago Americans Fielder Jones Griffith Cincinnati Herd Uifs

Hawks Lose to Hoss Club 8–7 in Close Basket Game

In a Saturday night club gym showdown, the Hoss club edged the Hawks 8 to 7. Schwartz and Kenny starred for the winning side with key scoring contributions while Ahearn and Sperry led the Hawks in scoring.

Hawks Hoss Schwartz Kenny J Kemp Kurtz Parker Brouker Kenney Constanting Hoys’ Club Feld Ahearn Kenney

NO AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGE FROM LIPTON IN 1909

New York December 28 Sir Thomas Lipton ends America's Cup efforts and will not send another yacht to the United States. The deed of gift requires a written challenge ten months prior and limits races between November 1 and May 1. The latest dates for the first contest and a written challenge were October 28 and December 28 respectively, and the time for a possible challenge expired today.

Lipton New York Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club

Community dances and socials calendar in Leavenworth area

A compiled list of upcoming events across venues including Sacred Heart hall Wolcott street and Leavenworth hall. Socials feature parochial society gatherings dancing dinners and receptions through December January and February hosted by Omphatea club Daughters of Liberty Goodwill Social club Michael’s drum corps Jacques Cartier conclave and other groups with venues at Town hall Watertown Buckingham hall Red Men’s hall and more.

Leavenworth “Hall Omphatea Club Sacred Heart Wolcott Street Parochial Soci Daughters of Liberty Rick’s Dancing Academy East Main Street Town Hall Watertown Hanky Goodwill Hall Waterville Grand Michael Lawlor Buckingham Music Hall Laurel Club Red Men's Hall

Polo Games Shine Light on Worcester Polo Controversy

Conflicting accounts and legal actions emerge as Worcester Polo Club manager James E. Phelan battles over $250 attached by Deputy Sheriff Early to Harry Starkie and claims from players Hobby Hart Alie Coggshall and Dutch Schiffer. League officials, managers Hanna and McKenna, and lawyers push for settlements as results list Brockton Fall River Worcester Providence Pawtucket New Haven.

Worcester Harry Starkie Harry Starkle Alin James E. Phelan Worcester Club Thomas H. Sullivan Phelan Starkie Hanne New Britain Hanna Starkite Providence Anna James Early Early Fred W. Mason Fall River New Bedford Mason Lable Bob Hart Coggshall Miller Joe McKenna Ieague Worcesters Bill Hanna McKenna

Kaufman Barry Fight May Meet Johnson In World Title Path

Report covers Kaufman Barry sanction to fight in Los Angeles May (forty five rounds anticipated) as potential challenger to Jack Johnson for world heavyweight title. Contest promoter Ryton to referee. betting at 10 to 5 and 10 to 7 favored Kaufman. match to be staged before the Deffries Athletic Club. Also notes Johnson family story from Galveston and Attell Driscoll featherweight talks. O Brien cables promoter McIntosh about bout plans in Sydney and Australia.

Kaufman-Barry Los Angeles Cal Dee Deffries’ Athletic Club Connecticut New Haven Hartford Bridgeport al Ranf- Meriden Isn San Francisco Jim Barry Waters Chicago Bristol Con Jaueror Tommy Burns Kaufman Charles Ryton Galveston Tex Kneney Johnson Jack Johnson Jack Abe Attel Jen Driscoll England Attell Austrais Johnny Summers Driscoll

No One to Marry Longboat in Ontario Archbishop Blocks Wedding

Toronto December 28 Archbishop Sweatman forbids Tom Longboat and Miss Laureta Naracle from marrying in Massey Hall urging Deseronto clergy not to perform the ceremony. The archbishop deems Longboat's conversion to Christianity a rushed affair with no clear evidence he has truly embraced the faith. Longboat's manager Flanagan seeks another minister to wed the couple as time runs out.

Archbishop Sweatman Toronto Tom Longboat Lauretta Naracle Massey Hall A H Creegman Deseronto Longboat Mise Naracle Flanagan Tom

Walker breaks multiple records at Wanderers meet

Walker the Olympic 100 meter champion set two world marks at Wanderers, racing 106 yards in 9 seconds and 1240 yards in 1125 seconds. He is praised as a top sprinter, with discussions of potential 9 2 5 for 160 yards and comparisons to Kel ly and Weters.

Johannesburg South Africa Dew K. BE. Walker Wanderers America Dan J. Kelly Spokane Wash B. J. Weters Travers Island Walker Abergavenny Wales England Kerr Canada Rector United States

Jeffries Refuses to Fight Johnson despite offer

James J. Jeffries said he will not return to the ring and rejects promoter Hugh McIntosh’s plan to lure him from retirement with a $50,000 offer. He declared he fought his last match and wants the public to know he won’t be induced to fight anyone, including Johnson. Receipts from the Johnson Burns fight totaled $150,000, with Burns earning $90,000 and Johnson $7,900.

Hugh McIntosh Los Angeles Jeffries Sydney Cal Jack Johnson James J. Jeffries Premuoter Lee Jeffries Wi Deo Jack Tobns Tommy Turns James Jeffries Johnson Hugh Metnash United States Johnon Johnson-Burnsight Sam Langford National Sporting Club

Marathon Champion Maloney Beats Rye To City Center

Matthew Maloney of the Trinity A C Brooklyn won the New York Marathon from Rye Westchester to Fifty ninth street covering miles 885 yards in 2 hours 36 minutes 26 16 seconds setting a course distance record. Crowley Irish A C faded while Maloney built a late lead finishing well ahead of rivals.

London Madison Square Garden Maloney Yonkers Trinity The United Iid Isle Oxles Midoney Crowley AL A. C Ned Seventh Avenue Central Bridge Sth 122Nd Street Crowle Crow Jim Eighth Avenue Eightieth Street Malones

Wrights Roman Flights Set For Trials Next Month

Rome announces Wilbur Wright will conduct aeroplane trials here next month. The parade ground is the sole available space and small, so tests will differ from France. The craft will launch from Monte Mario hill, fly over the right bank of the Tiber where buildings are low.

Rome

Christmas wine and liquor sale at Frank Brothers & Co

Pure wines and liquors offered at Frank Brothers & Co The Corner South Main and Union Sts for the Christmas trade. Prices include Pride of Kentucky Rye 90c per gt 3 60 per pal Old Crow Whiskey 75c per at 32.00 per gal Finch's Golden Wedding 96e per qt Imported ports and sherries 750 per quart. A bottle with every order delivered free telephone 111-3.

Frank Brothers & Co South Main Union Sts Kentucky Finch Vernon California

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