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Sport's Page Index, 1915 through 1918 |
Saturday, December 1, 1917
Season’s Greatest Football Football Professional teams from Hammond and Ft. Wayne will compete for professional championship of Indiana 7 paragraphs local
This Gary Athlete Is Star Football Bernard Szold of Emerson High in Gary is now playing for Depauw and doing well 11 paragraphs local
Willard Ready To Fight If Public Demands It Boxing Willard is urged to defend title soon and he says he will if there is any competition 2 paragraphs national
Owl Club To Play Meteors Basketball Whiting Owls to play Seward Park Meteors at Whiting High School gym 4 paragraphs local
Owl Club Boys In The Service Basketball A list of Owl players who are enlisted 1 paragraph local
Camp Taylor Calls Off Game With Purdue Football Game canceled because of bad weather 1 paragraph regional
Layton Beats Moore Billiards Johnny Layton of Detroit won 1st game of the Interstate Three-Cushion Billiard League at the Majestic 1 paragraph national
The Sporting Spyglass Various comments on local sports 20 paragraphs local
Big Game For East Chicago Football Gophers of East Chicago take on Thorns of Pullman 4 paragraphs local
Hammond Boy Colgate Captain Football Henry Gillo of Hammond will be team captain of Colgate University in 1918 1 paragraph local
Twenty Notre Dame Men Given Football Letters Football List of men who lettered for the 1917 football year 4 paragraphs regional
Fulton To Meet Flynn Boxing Fred Fulton and “Porky” Flynn will fight in Columbus December 10th 1 paragraph regional
New Bike Record Made Cycling Ralph Kingsley broke record in 20-mile race with a time of 51.58 1 paragraph local
Jack Dillon Gets Draw Boxing Hugh Walker of Kansas City and Jack Dillon of Indianapolis fought a 10rd draw 1 paragraph regional
Monday, December 3, 1917
The Sport Spyglass Various comments on local sports 22 paragraphs local
Overthrow Fort Wayne Friar Club Football Hammond romps Friars 25-0 avenging a 9-0 loss last year 16 paragraphs local
Lost To Ring Boxing N.Y. boxing ref Charley White died and he was considered the best ref in the nation 4 paragraphs national
Cofall Defeats Thorpe’s Eleven Football Massilion Tigers professional team defeated Jim Thorpe’s Canton Bulldogs 6-0 3 paragraphs regional
Andrews To Pilot Notre Dame Eleven Football Frank Andrews of Rockland will be the 1918 team captain for N.D. 1 paragraph regional
C.Harley, Gridder, May Make Good On Diamond Football Ohio University football star Charley Harley may choose baseball over football when he graduates in 1919 1 paragraph regional
Thorns Are Victors At E. Chicago Football 13-6 win by Pullman Thorns was result of late period 35-yard TD pass 1 paragraph local
Pro Title To Massillon Football Canton Bulldogs loss to Massillon ruins chances to repeat as pro-champions 1 paragraph regional
They Claim A Championship Football The Twister A.A. football club lay claim to Lake County 125 pound title and their season results are given 1 paragraph local
R. Island Eleven Whales Davenport Football Rock Island beats Davenport 23-7 and 5,500 attended game 1 paragraph regional
Tuesday, December 4, 1917
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 16 paragraphs local
Emerson Dates Up Oak Park Basketball Gary teams Emerson and Froebel are barred from state participation because of football violations and they will have to schedule out-of-state competition 4 paragraphs local
Crown Point Loses Game To Valparaiso Basketball Valpo defeats Crown 41-17 at Crown Point gym 2 paragraphs regional
Whiting Loses To Laporte Basketball Laporte opens season with a 25-10 win 4 paragraphs local
Future Of Baseball Up To-Day Baseball The chairman of the American League and National are meeting to determine regulations for 1918 season 2 paragraphs national
Athlete, Coach, Lawyer, Politician and Soldier Basketball Former basketball star from Hammond Floyd Murray is featured 2 paragraphs local
All Set For Game With Detroit Mich. Football Hammond to end home season by playing Detroit Herald team and they may play Massillon from Ohio 6 paragraphs local
Work On Gym Halts Home Basket Games Basketball Wabash University is currently building a new gymnasium 1 paragraph regional
Majors Give Up 2 To Uncle Sam Baseball Local stars from the major league Walter Pipp and Walter Anderson join service 3 paragraphs local
Greb Defeats Meehan; Callahan Scores K.O. Boxing Top contender Harry Greb wins middleweight fight 1 paragraph national
Football Hurts Fatal Football Princeton High player dies from broken spine he received in Thanksgiving game 1 paragraph regional
Owls Club Outflash Meteors Basketball Whiting Owls win 25-13 1 paragraph local
Wednesday, December 5, 1917
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 13 paragraphs local
Warne Of Hammond Captain Football The Times’ All-Northern Indiana team is selected and Hammond player is named team captain 18 paragraphs local
Langford Says Smith Is Sure To Beat Brennan Boxing Sam Langford spars with Homer Smith and predicts he will defeat opponent Bill Brennan 4 paragraphs regional
Joe Choyinski, Foe Of Fitzsimmons, Very Ill Boxing Fighter is ill with pneumonia 1 paragraph regional
M’Goorty Hands Self A Knockout Boxing Wisconsin fighter retires in Australia from old age 4 paragraphs regional
Hammond Team Wants B.B. Games Basketball The Dungeon-Knights of Hammond are looking for games 2 paragraphs local
This Grid Judge Makes Short Work Of Baiters Football A referee says he penalized a team 3 times in a row to show the team who’s boss 5 paragraphs local
World’s Best Roller Speed Kings Racing Skating The Indiana Gardens Rink will be the site of skate-racing between area skaters 3 paragraphs local
Cline Is Matched With Benny Leonard Boxing Irish Patsy Cline will fight Leonard for 2nd time and the fight will be held in Philadelphia 1 paragraph national
Allison Of Notre Dame Team Joins Army Flyers Football Player William Allison is leaving N.D. to join aviation corps. 1 paragraph regional
Fulton Ready To Claim Jess’ Title Boxing According to Fred Fulton Willard must defend his title against Fulton 1 paragraph national
Froebel Seniors Trim Freshman Basketball Interclass game played and seniors won the game 17-16 1 paragraph local
Britton Bests Tillman Boxing Jack Britton of Chicago wins fight by points 1 paragraph metropolitan
Henry Palzer Indicted Boxing Henry Palzer was indicted for killing his son Al Palzer who is a Minneapolis fighter 1 paragraph regional
Junior Bowling Team Bowling A Hammond junior bowling team is organized to play Whiting juniors at McCool Alleys 1 paragraph local
Thursday, December 6, 1917
J. Thorpe In Lineup Of Heralds Football Jim Thorpe to play for the Detroit Heralds vs the Clabbys 8 paragraphs local
E. Chicago Defeated Whiting Basketball East Chicago defeats Whiting 26-12 in the East Chicago Epworth Basketball League 1 paragraph local
Jack Britton Beats Tillman At Boston In 12 Round Bout Boxing Britton won 9 of 12 rounds 2 paragraphs regional
Kramer Drops Out Of Gotham Six Day Race Cycling Cyclist injures leg at bicycle race at Madison Square Garden 3 paragraphs national
Leonard Puts Delmont Out In Eighth Round Boxing Benny Leonard wins by KO 1 paragraph regional
Godfrey, Carlisle Player, Dies After Operation Football Louis Godfrey developed an embolism in knee and died after surgery 1 paragraph regional
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 28 paragraphs local
Purdue Football Captain Enlists As An Aviator Football William Jennings Burns Purdue captain enlisted in army and would have graduated in June of ‘18 1 paragraph regional
Hammond Juniors Win Three Straight Bowling Junior league action results where a 193 was the top score and Whiting team beat Hammond team 1 paragraph local
What Would You Do With This Team If You Were Coach Football The Times selects an All-star team from the army & navy camps and suggests they could beat most 6 paragraphs regional
Friday, December 7, 1917
Last Game Until End Of Kaiser Football Hammond vs Detroit game is last professional game until the war is over 1918 season on hold 8 paragraphs local
Hellstrom Is Lost To Hammond Football A feature on Hammond’s back Evan Hellstrom who will play his last game until war is over 2 paragraphs local
Four College Captains Join College sports four athletic captains from Depauw join army 1 paragraph regional
Thorns Issue Ultimatum Football A challenge is issued for a game between Thorns and team from Cleveland, Ohio 2 paragraphs regional
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 26 paragraphs local
Howard Quits School For Army Football Hammond local Linn W. Howard of Indiana University is quitting school for the army 1 paragraph local
Leonard Knocks Out Delmont Boxing Leonard defeats Memphis fighter Gene Delmont 5 paragraphs regional
Saturday, December 8, 1917
A.B.C. Bowling Tourney Bowling Entries announced for the 18th annual American Bowling Congress tournament in Cincinnati 10 paragraphs regional
After Outside Honors Basketball Head Coach Jack Gilroy of Gary schools is scheduling the top teams from Illinois and Michigan 4 paragraphs local
Clabby Wins Heavyweight Championship Boxing Boxer Jimmy Clabby won Australia’s championship 1 paragraph local
Whiting Scouts Have Team Basketball Boy Scout team announced 1 paragraph local
Clark And Yaw In Match Tonight Bowling Dr. Clark of East Chicago and Fred Yaw of South Chicago will bowl each other 2 paragraphs local
Bell A.C. Rematches Dementral Boxing Local fighters battle for $900 dollars 4 paragraphs local
Icy Blasts Chill Ardor For Football Football Blizzard conditions may cancel Hammond/Detroit pro game 4 paragraphs local
Owl Club Cracks To Play Chicago Team Tonight Basketball Owls Club team takes on Julia Gay Memorials at Owls gym 3 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 23 paragraphs local
Gary Swamps Crown Point Basketball Gary wins 57-4 in local game 1 paragraph local
New Speed Boat Marks Boating Speed boat hits 70-miles and hour 1 paragraph national
Scully And Perry Battle To A Draw Boxing Local fighters battle to a 10rd draw 1 paragraph local
Fight To Get Gary In Again Basketball/Football Gary schools are fighting to get back into state competition 4 paragraphs local
Monday, December 10, 1917
Sporting Scribe Is Wrathy Football Debate about the selections made by the Times over who belongs on All-Northern Indiana team 6 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 15 paragraphs local
Thirteen Youths Killed This Year In Gridiron Sport Football 13 deaths by football injuries in 1917 and 9 were from high school 3 paragraphs national
Bowling Games This Evening Bowling Intercity bowling action schedule for the evening 1 paragraph local
Dr. Clark Wins Bowling Dr. Clark from East Chicago defeats Fred Law bowling 10 games with an average of 205 1 paragraph regional
Herman To Box Mason Boxing Frankie Mason of Ft. Wayne to box Pete Herman who is the bantamweight champ 1 paragraph regional
Walthour Breaks Leg; May End Bike Career Cycling Bobby Walthour may have a career threatening injury from broken leg 1 paragraph national
Badger Basket Tossers Win From Beloit, 26 to 21 Basketball Wisconsin University wins 1st game of season 26-21 1 paragraph regional
Homer Smith Bout To Show Worth Of Brennan As Heavy Boxing Chicago fighter Bill Brennan in fight 1 paragraph local
Julia Gays Wallop The Owls Basketball Owls lose game 46-20 2 paragraphs local
Guess This Will Be Last Football Iowa-All State Collegiate team defeated Camp Dodge’s team 7-0 in -5 below temperature 2 paragraphs regional
Johnny Ray Has Edge On Dundee In Six Rounds Boxing Pittsburgh fighter wins 1 paragraph national
Whiting To Have Boxing Boxing Boxing show announced in Whiting for Friday night 1 paragraph local
Girl Billiardist Startles Experts Billiards Clara C. Haywood of Philadelphia defeats male professionals 1 paragraph national
Tuesday, December 11, 1917
Closes Its 8th Year In Glory Football For the 8 years the East Chicago Gophers have played they have gone 81-4 9 paragraphs local
This Man’s A Real Sport Football Hammond promoter Paul Parduhn is given credit for putting Hammond on the sporting map 6 paragraphs local
Hobart And Gary Boys Are Stars In Camp Shelby Events Football/Cross-country Local athletes who participated in field games at Camp Shelby are given credit by paper 7 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 16 paragraphs local
Ewert Of Hammond Enlists Football Members of Indiana football team from the area are enlisting in army 2 paragraphs local
Herman Near Knockout; Rallies And Beats Tuber Boxing Pete Herman beats Joe Tuber in 6rd fight 1 paragraph regional
Rydzy Off For Columbus Football South Shore N.D. player goes to army 1 paragraph metropolitan
Here’s A Challenge Basketball Mercury A.C. of the Illinois Sportsmen Club issues challenges to are teams 1 paragraph regional
Inter-class Basketball Basketball The seniors of Gary Froebel defeat juniors 17-8 1 paragraph local
Brennan Has Shade On Smith Boxing Bill Brennan of Chicago defeats Homer Smith of Michigan in 10rd beating 3 paragraphs metropolitan
Fulton Wins On K.O. Boxing Fred Fulton wins fight by 2nd round KO 1 paragraph regional
Gary May Be Taken In Again Basketball/football Gary high schools will probably be reinstated by the state for in-state competition 6 paragraphs local
Short Schedule For Nat. League Unlikely Baseball Speculation of lost players from the war effort 5 paragraphs national
Wednesday, December 12, 1917
Levinskey, Miske, Gibbons Light-Heavyweight Kings Boxing Battling Levinsky, Billy Miske, and Tom Gibbons are best 175 pound fighters of the day 6 paragraphs national
Demetral Feels Schultz In 60-Minute Mat Bout At Gary Wrestling Local wrestlers competed Tuesday at Turner Hall in Gary 9 paragraphs local
Watch For These Shooters Basketball Valparaiso has started season at 8-0 1 paragraph local
Hammond’s Home Games Basketball 1917 home schedule where Hammond has 6 home games including 1 open date all local schools 5 paragraphs local
War Will Bring Women Into The Rougher Games Women sports More women are competing in sports as well as working men’s jobs the article suggests 1 paragraph national
The Sport Spyglass VariousSports comments on local sports 20 paragraphs local
Bodneys Win From B. of W. Bowling The Bodney’s won 2/3 from the Bank of Whiting team top individual score 203 1 paragraph local
“Dutch” Sternaman Is Elected Illinois Captain Football New 1918 captain 1 paragraph regional
Talk Of In-Door Football Game Football Hammond may play post-season game vs Massillon at in-door stock yards stadium 1 paragraph local
Purdue Wants Scanlon As Assistant To Head Coach Football Chicagoan Dutch Scanlon may be new assistant coach at Purdue 1 paragraph regional
Matty Only Wants Four Players To Make Team Baseball Says Christy Mathewson at National League meeting is looking for more big-league talent 1 paragraph national
Thursday, December 13, 1917
Kramer Takes Indoor Bicycle Championship Running Cyclist Frank Kramer won a sprinting contest vs fellow cyclist Arthur Spencer 2 paragraphs national
Peck, Former Pitt Star, Joins Artillery Regiment Football Pittsburgh center joins army 1 paragraph national
Notre Dame Coach Enlists In Engineers Football Clarence Kline freshman football coach has joined service 1 paragraph regional
Elk’s Lead Bowling The Elks lead the Lake County Bowling League 1 paragraph local
Teddy Favors Boxing Boxing Roosevelt believes boxing is “a 1st class sport” 2 paragraphs national
Carley Is Done In Other Words He Is Through Boxing Carlos Morris retires from boxing 5 paragraphs national
Indoor Football Novelty Football The 1st in-door game of season held at Dexter Park Pavilion between 2 Chicago teams 4 paragraphs metropolitan
Gary Basketball Season Starts Basketball Gary Emerson opens season vs Oak Park 2 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 22 paragraphs local
Cline Gives B. Leonard Hard Fight Boxing Leonard has to win by rally to win on points against Patsy Cline of N.Y. 2 paragraphs national
One “Sure Thing” Hand That Didn’t Take Pot Cards Story about a poker game where 1 player discarded an ace to bluff and gave opponent 4 aces 4 paragraphs national
How President Wilson Won Spurs As A College Football Coach Football About the days of Wilson as head coach at Wesleyan College 7 paragraphs national
Friday, December 14, 1917
Bob Law Revolver Champion Shooting Robert Law is revolver champion for the Hammond police department 3 paragraphs local
Fulton Booked For Two Bouts In South Boxing Fred Fulton will fight in Little Rock, Arkansas & New Orleans, Louisiana to keep busy 1 paragraph national
E. Chicago Is Strong Contender Basketball With Gary schools out of state East Chicago high school team may be best in area 3 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various comments on local sports 19 paragraphs local
Pugilistic Pointers Boxing Local fights in the future included Chicago South-Sider Charlie Scully vs Hammond boxer Macy Roberts 5 paragraphs local
Jones Asserts Jess Is Tired Of Prize Ring Boxing Willard’s former manager feels the champ wants to retire and not defend title Willard has turned down $75,000 offers 3 paragraphs national
They May Be Asked To Explain Baseball Members of both pro-leagues meet in Chicago to determine season start date and length 140 games or 154 3 paragraphs national
Alumni Defeated Basketball Hammond high school team defeated Hammond Alumni 21-10 to start their season 2 paragraphs local
Hammond Juniors Win Bowling The Hammond juniors defeated Whiting juniors scores ranging from 87-192 1 paragraph local
Saturday, December 15, 1917
Roberts In Poor Showing Boxing Macey Roberts of Hammond dominated fight vs Charlie Scully and referee stopped fight in the 5th 7 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 15 paragraphs local
Army Is Nuts Over Athletics Sports Basketball, football, boxing, & track and field are all used to keep national guardsmen fit at camp 9 paragraphs national
Baseball News Baseball Officials decide on 154 game season and opening day will be April 16th 2 paragraphs national
Owls Club To Play Hamilton Park Blues Basketball Owls take on Hamilton Park at Whiting high school gymnasium 4 paragraphs local
Notes Of The Boxers Boxing Chicago heavy Bill Brennan is being sought by promoters from around the country 2 paragraphs metropolitan
Football Card For Big Ten To Be Set To-Day Football Schedules for the Big Ten next year are posted at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago 3 paragraphs regional
Elevens In Indoor Contest Football Thorns of Pullman and Hamlin Hanks clash at Dexter Pavilion Sunday in-doors 1 paragraph local
Entire I.A.C. Basket Team Enters Service Basketball The entire Illinois Athletic Club team has joined service 1 paragraph regional
Three Strong Boxers In The Downey Family Boxing 3 boxers from Ohio are all prize-fighting and careers reviewed 4 paragraphs regional
Monday, December 17, 1917
Wrestling Champion Gotch Dies Wrestling Frank Gotch wrestling champion dies of uraemic poisoning 4 paragraphs national
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 14 paragraphs local
Mike O’Dowd Has Better Of Bout Boxing Mike O’Dowd wins close decision vs Billy Kramer of Philadelphia 1 paragraph regional
Gary High Wins 23-21 Contest From Oak Park Basketball Gary wins close game to open season 2 paragraphs local
Gee Hammond Certainly Missed This Ole Boy! Football Jim Thorpe opponents from Hammond account for his skill 4 paragraphs national
Purdue Defeats Harper’s Squad Basketball Purdue beats N.D. 43-12 in game 1 paragraph regional
Polarines Win From The Salems Basketball Review of basketball action played in Whiting 3 paragraphs local
Gavit Wins Coveted “W” Football H.E. Gavit of Hammond was given monogram by Wabash college 1 paragraph local
How They Serve Athletics At Ohio’s Big Camp Sports Review of the extensive sports played at Camp Sherman in Ohio 8 paragraphs regional
Tuesday, December 18, 1917
Gotch Dies Hero Of Mat Pastime Wrestling Tribute and photo of Frank Gotch who passed away 1 paragraph national
Ready To Fight For Red Cross, Declares Jess Boxing Willard says he will fight for charity raising $ for Red Cross 4 paragraphs national
Downey Is Victor At Columbus Boxing 2,500 Ohio fans watched Bryan Downey defeating welterweight champ Ted Lewis 3 paragraphs regional
Athletics At Camp Pike Sports Sports and recreation are part of training at Camp Pike in Arkansas 7 paragraphs national
Put Ban On 19th Hole At Kansas City C. C. Golf Kansas City country club has banned alcohol on the club property 2 paragraphs national
Life Time Opportunity Cycling Cyclist Alfred Goullet of N.J. has joined the navy 3 paragraphs national
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 19 paragraphs local
Rehearing Is Expected Saturday Basketball/football A hearing to determine if Gary schools will be re-admitted into state competition 3 paragraphs local
Floored Twice, Williams Holds Ertle To Draw Boxing St. Paul fighter Johnny Ertle drops Baltimore opponent but only earns a draw 4 paragraphs regional
Alexander Deal Revives Jap Poor, Remember Him? Baseball Story about how a Chicago Cubs player Grover C. Alexander was discovered 3 paragraphs metropolitan
Wednesday, December 19, 1917
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 18 paragraphs local
McGoorty Plans To Enlist; Just Back From Antipodes Boxing Possible opponent of St. Paul fighter Mike O’Dowd may join army instead 1 paragraph regional
Not Much Left After Ty’s Deeds Are Figured Baseball Ty Cobb won 10th batting title in 13 years 2 paragraphs national
New Star Gleams Amid The Welters Boxing Photo and short profile of Milwaukee fighter Joe Eagan who is a rising star in welterweight division 1 paragraph regional
American League’s Best Hitters In 1917 Season Baseball A list of the best hitters in the American League with Ty Cobb topping the list with a .383 and 55 HR’s 1 paragraph national
Oil City Team Is Strong Basketball Whiting H.S. defeats Crown Point 34-20 4 paragraphs local
Michigan Aggies Inspired By Girls Football An inspiring patriotic half-time show lifted the spirits of the Michigan Agricultural College team in their 21-7 loss to Syracuse 1 paragraph regional
Jess Declares He Could Raise $1,000,000 By Go Boxing Willard feels he can raise the amount for the Red Cross 2 paragraphs national
Downey Beats Lewis After Red Hot Bout In Columbus Boxing Ohio fighter Bryan Downey wins welterweight title in his best career performance 3 paragraphs regional
Inter-city Juniors Clash In Bowling Bowling Whiting and Hammond junior teams will play at Bodney’s tonight 3 paragraphs local
Knockout Brown Floors Lewis In 3rd Round At Gary Boxing Chicago fighter George Brown KO’s N.Y. fighter in 3 2 paragraphs metropolitan
Winter Sports Make Hit At Camps Basketball/handball Winter sports gain popularity as football season ends 1 paragraph national
2 More Answers To Willard Defi Boxing Both Sam Langford & Bill Brennan say they will fight Willard for Red Cross benefit fight 1 paragraph national
Georgia Tech Asks Indiana For Game Football Tech wants a game against Indiana for the 1918 season 1 paragraph regional
Thursday, December 20, 1917
$1,000,000 Bid To See Jess Fight Boxing Fight promoter guarantees $1,000,000 for a Willard/Fred Fulton fight 4 paragraphs regional
Battling Nelson Now Managing A Fighter Boxing Former lightweight champ is now a manager of a L.A. fighter 1 paragraph national
Big Skating Events At Indiana Gardens Skating Mrs. Graney who is amateur champ of Chicago will take on all comers at Indian Gardens 1 paragraph metropolitan
Fight Decisions Boxing Local fight results 1 paragraph local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 26 paragraphs local
Golfers Urged To Close Clubs And Save Coal Golf Country clubs have been asked to close their club houses to conserve coal & fuel for winter 2 paragraphs national
Hammond In Debut For The Honors Basketball Hammond High will open season vs Valparaiso Friday night 2 paragraphs local
Athletics At Georgia Cantonment Sports Article about Camp Gordon in Atlanta and the attempt to incorporate sports-fitness 6 paragraphs national
Friday, December 21, 1917
Clement Enlists In Canada Boxing Local fighter’s letter is put in paper and he says he “I’ve been a soldier and I like it!” 4 paragraphs local
Whiting To Play At E. Chicago Basketball East Chicago and Whiting high schools play tonight 3 paragraphs local
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 21 paragraphs local
Kilbane Won’t Fight For Profit Until War Ends Boxing Johnny Kilbane featherweight champion says he won’t defend title until peace 3 paragraphs regional
Kingsley To Lead Minn. Football Minnesota University captain chosen Norman Kingsley 1 paragraph regional
Whiting Has Good Bowling Bowling Whiting junior beat Hammond juniors 236 top Whiting score 1 paragraph local
All Star Bouts For Red Cross? Boxing Champions Benny Leonard and Mike Gibbons are encouraged to join Jess Willard in Red Cross benefit 3 paragraphs national
Fight Decisions Boxing Local fight results 1 paragraph local
Illini And Millikan Split Basketball Illinois and Millikan Universities played Illini won A game 31-13 and lost B game 14-12 1 paragraph regional
Athletics At Camp Dix Sports Sports are encouraged as fitness at Camp Dix at N.J. 6 paragraphs national
Downey And Griffiths Sign For Akron Bout Boxing Fight canceled 1 paragraph regional
Saturday, December 22, 1917
Hammond Is Easily Beaten Basketball Valparaiso wins 35-14 over Hammond High 1 paragraph local
Even New York Takes A Slam At The Champion Boxing Jess Willard and Fred Fulton dispute over Red Cross benefit and who is true heavyweight champion 8 paragraphs national
Athletes At Camp M’Clellan Sports This is noted as the 9th of a series dealing with athletic activities in the U.S. army camps 7 paragraphs national
Hockey Team Is After Play Hockey The Willard Athletic Club of Whiting is challenging any team 2 paragraphs local
Caddock, Mat Champ, In National Army Wrestling Iowa claimant to the world wrestling title Earl Caddock has joined army 1 paragraph regional
The Sport Spyglass Various Sports comments on local sports 24 paragraphs local
Cardinals Prove Money Maker When System Of Club Heads Is Changed Baseball The St. Louis Cardinals made a profit for the 1st time in 5 years 4 paragraphs regional
