Johnny Dundee Working Higher for Championship Clash
Johnny Dundee, the Scotch Wop, strengthens his claim as a title contender with a rising punch. He has knocked out Eddie Shannon and Battling Kunte in recent wins, and faces Jack White in Lawrence in a 12 round fight, with further matchups against Johnny Ray and Pat Moran on the horizon. Benny Leonard remains the current lightweight champion, having defeated Patsy Cline in Philadelphia.
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Patsy’ Cline
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Johnnie Dundee
Freddie Welsh
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Leonard Byen
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Lawrence
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Johnny Ray
Kunte
Bridgeport
Joe Mandot
Jack White
Dondee
Pittsburgh
Pat’ Moran
Viv Moran
Red Cross rejects Jesse Willard fight offer
Washington December 25 information from Red Cross sources says no official offer for a Jesse Willard benefit has been made and if presented it will be rejected. Red Cross doubts promoter Matt Hinkle’s $1,000,000 underwriting and cites prize fighting as incompatible with society views. A conference will decide if the idea reaches officials.
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Jesse Willard
Michigan Grid Team May Be Captainless
Ann Arbor Mich December 25 Michigan's 1918 football eleven may be captainless Tad Wieman of California recently elected has announced his intention to enter the aviation corps Wieman was unanimously chosen captain of the 1915 letter men Last year Pat Smith of Bay City was captain but joined naval forces Wieman scored 125 of Michigan's 304 points in 1917 Veterans are being withdrawn Sparks Rye and Weston have been accepted for aviation service reducing the squad's strength
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Uncle Sam and War Echoes in 1917 Baseball Tales
A wartime column blends sports and patriotism, recalling Kaiser era imagery and US heroics. It weaves softball and fielding feats with Uncle Sam warming up on the mound, Pershing and Hindenburg referenced, plus a note on Comiskey donating to war causes and Philly's Grover Alexander sale. It also weighs Willard vs Fulton in a future heavyweight clash and cites Christmas greetings from The Spectator.
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Johnny Bull
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Hindenburg
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Pershing
Eptkes
Boxing Fights Rise After Frawley Law Repeal
Out of Bouta New York Dec 25. The repeal of the Frawley law ends state boxing control and club licensing but boxing itself remains legal. The era of huge purses is over and boxing will be restricted to bona fide clubs for members. Fighters face a lean winter as purses vanish and promoters cut back. Managers and boxers must adjust to economical times with popular priced bouts likely to survive.
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New York
Gotham
Ao State Board
Vaudeville Offer to Alexander Rejected by Pitcher
Chicago December 25 Grover Cleveland Alexander famed as Alexander the Great and top pitcher. A vaudeville agent offered $500 a week for 20 weeks plus TV stage appearances but Alexander refused stating acting is a profession and he prefers hunting and vacation. He values fall and winter for sport and bird hunting over money. He would not give up his hunting season for $10,000.
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Chicago
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Alexander the Great
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Brown Forced Out Of Ardmore Bout With Gibbons
Chicago heavyweight George Brown has passed his army exams and cannot fight Tom Gibbons at the Ardmore club on January 5 1918. Manager Freeman must find a substitute. Philadelphia’s Jack McCarron wants the Ardmore match and could face Gibbons or another middleweight.
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Knockout) Brown
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
Ardmore
National Army
Freeman
Brown
Jack McCarron
Philadelphia
McCarron
Gibbons
Golf standard will not lower game interest remains keen
New York readers reflect on how war might affect golf in America. Experts worry top players could be drafted, yet many believe the sport will endure with fewer championships but broader participation. The war may even boost talent as amateurs enter tournaments to support the Red Cross.
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New York
Atars
Red Cross Fund
Bits of Sport Spark Detroit Moves and Football Prospects
Veteran shortstop Owen Bush plans to winter in Detroit leaving Indianapolis, while his friend Jack Dillon retires from boxing. Michigan Agricultural College’s 1918 squad may rebuild with fresh material as five 1917 players enlist, and freshman stars Sullivan and La Found join the military. Muskegon drops from the Central league, with Wachtel to Columbus, Hern don to St Paul, Jim Allen likely bound for Fort Worth. Coveleskie seeks a spring return after arm troubles and treatment.
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Fort Worth
A Call to Duty in T N Vails Christmas Message
Theodore N Wall the Bell Telephone president issues a wartime Christmas address urging national service and democracy. He cites liberty gained from self restraint and collective duty, praising front line service and calling employees to dedicate unwavering loyalty to country and company.
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Byrne to Return to Major Leagues in 1918
Bobby Byrne, ex-Phillie and White Sox infielder, released after ten major league seasons, announced in St Louis that he will return next year. He has two American League offers and one National League offer and will accept one.
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Phils
White Sox
Barrett Detroit Scout Signs With Cardinals
St. Louis reports Charles Barrett former Detroit Americans scout last season has signed on as scout with the St. Louis Nationals. Barrett joins the Cardinals staff as a talent evaluator in the player's claim to new guidance and future roster decisions.
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Brooklyn National League Team to Train in Hot Springs
The Brooklyn baseball club will head to Hot Springs Arkansas for spring training with recruits reporting March 18. A spring tour is planned with the Boston Red Sox, starting with a game against the New York Americans.
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Caillaux Questioned On Charge Of Aiding For
Paris on December 25 former premier Caillaux and M Comby held formal questions with Captain Bouchardon the judge advocate heading the preliminary inquiry into the Caillaux accusations The real investigation is set to begin today with the formalities completed yesterday
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M. Comby
M. Caillaux
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Capt. Bouchardon
Corrigan to Forsake Racing During War
Louisville report notes James W. Corrigan will retire from racing to focus on war work. Wickliffe stud and stable to be sold January 16 at Kingston farm near Lexington, including 137 horses and key sires like Colin, Disguise, Ultimus and Royal Ensign. Sale follows long campaign across US and Canada. jockeys Andy Schuttlinger and Benny Kreeger also slated for sale.
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J. W. Frazer
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