Brooklyn Thirty Years in Majors Ebbetts Plans Big Anniversary
Brooklyn club owner Charles Ebbetts marks thirty years in the majors with plans for a record anniversary celebration for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Since 1890, ebbetts has steered the franchise through tough times and pennants, with Ebbetts eyeing a grand event if weather cooperates this season.
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Dempsey’s Chance Hinges on Reaction Time, Not Size
London reports medical writer argues Jack Dempsey’s victory chances against Georges Carpantier depend more on reaction time than muscle power. The piece cites reaction time as the delay between impulse and action, noting Carpantier’s reaction time is abnormally small and could offset Dempsey’s weight.
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Cobb Dominates Swat King Title in 1919 League
Ty Cobb easily holds the throne as Swat King with a .384 batting average. Murphy tops the White Sox at .486 in limited games, Cobb’s 124 games lead the league as White Sox post a strong team average of .287. Detroit and Cleveland follow. Connie Mack’s team sits eighth with .244, others near the top include Veach and Sisler. The piece notes incomplete club standings and an ongoing investigation into third-place money.
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Stanolind Record Volume one issue two notes
The Stanolind Record Vol 1 No 2, a Standard Oil service magazine for workers, has arrived. It features text and pictures aimed to motivate employees to sustain effort and improve operations. The lead article is by W M Burton, president of the Indiana corporation.
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Baseball Players as Rule May Demand Larger Salaries
Chicago December 27 Associated Press reports that 1920 season contracts must be about 90 percent of regular players’ salaries on major league clubs. Experts expect more players to demand higher pay as interest in baseball grows. Few Chicago club players have signed, with Alexander Killifer and Robertson among the National League stars.
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London boxing results flash: Moore quits Criqui in 14th
London report notes Pat Moore, American, quits Eugene Criqui, Frenchman, in the fourteenth round. John Griffiths stops Francois Charles with a fourth knockout in the third round. Matt Wells is badly beaten by Kid Jewis and quits in the twelfth round.
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Toledo Bid for Dempsey Carpentier Title Bout
Toledo officials announced at the Toledo Athletic club that Ad Q. Thacher, matchmaker for the Toledo boxing commission, has wired Jack Kearns offering to match any bid from France London or the United States for the Dempsey Carpentier championship match. The Telegram notes the offer and awaiting a reply.
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Notre Dame Signs to Meet Drake U
Drake university football announces a 1920 schedule with a home game at Drake Stadium against Notre Dame on November 20. Plans include Penn College, Simpson, Missouri exhibition, Grinnell, Creighton, South Dakota, and a hoped Iowa State contest.
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Junior Y M C A Defeats Vinton Scouts In Y Gym
The Waterloo M C A junior basketball team topped a Vinton Boy Scouts squad 32 to 8 last night in the Y gym. Dodd Watkins organized and coached the Waterloo boys, while ex-Vinton resident Watkins issued the challenge. Referee was Mr Dwyer. After the game the Waterloo players treated the Vinton team to a feed in the Y parlors.
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America Will Train Italians For Olympics
Rome reports that Platt Adams, the American trainer of the Italian Olympic team, will be paid 20 000 lire by the Italian Olympic Committee. John Haddleton, another American Y. M. C. A. trainer, has been hired to coach the Rome athletes entered for the games.
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Alleyway bowling card shows mixed matches and cleaners
On the alleys Priday Hight Special at 7 o clock features Anderson Armetraie versus C Manahl A and Manah plus Snlane Cleaners against Tbh. Bltés Tall Richards Koen Cutters face Bilis Boosters in a set of local league bouts.
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Give Us Some of the Oldtimers by Ed Hughes
The piece recalls early boxing greats and contrasts modern fighters with legends like George Dixon, Billy Plimmer, Pete Herman, Sammy Kelly, and Terry McGovern. It praises oldtime bantams such as Dixon and Palms, notes their skills, and speculates on how today’s champs would fare against them.
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Missing Boise boy found at grandmother's Hubbard home
A Boise youth reported missing after leaving his mother’s home fended a long journey with scant funds. He was located safe at his grandmother’s house in Hubbard. The Lackey family, longtime residents of the county, drew public interest as authorities traced the boy’s path between Iowa and Idaho. Officials did not release full details of how he traveled or why he left.
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Traer Christmas Tree A Bright Community Celebration
Traer observed a festive Christmas program with a municipal tree lit for several nights before Christmas. A 2:30 pm start featured instrumental music by a brass quartet, children's songs, and Santa arriving with candy for 600 youngsters. The Good Fellows club distributed substantial gifts, and churches closed the day with services. Local Farm Bureau notes show Tama County reaching 1,870 members with $6,500 in federation funds, plus a drive highlighting membership gaps and a Persian guest student visiting Treer. Two New Year’s Eve shows were advertised at the Majestic and Ells Cafe with reservations urged.
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Tama Co Pioneer Dies in Missouri at 91
Traer Iowa December 27 G Jaqua 91 years old longtime Tama county resident died December 23 at Warrensburg Missouri at the home of his son Cassius after years of heart disease His mind remained sharp His life history charts Tama county development He was Ohio born came to Tama in 1856 He served in the state legislature two terms an authority on agriculture and early Tama county education James Wilson later Tama Jim secretary of agriculture was among his pupils
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