Strangler Lewis defeats Stecher for heavyweight title
Strangler Lewis of Saw wins the world heavyweight catch as catch can title in New York by pinning Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb after 1 hour 41 minutes 56 seconds. Lewis weighed 228 pounds, using head and hip locks to wear down Stecher through repeated holds. Stecher attacked with toeholds and body scissors but Lewis executed a decisive headlock and hiplock finishing move.
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Dempsey Brennan Ready for Big One at Madison Square Garden
New York December 12 Jack Dempsey and Bill Brennan prepared for their one round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night The long anticipated heavyweight title clash has drawn huge wagering interest with an estimated gate near 306000 A figure of 33000 to 38000 was guaranteed to each fighter as part of the payout plan with two judges to be named by the boxing commission on fight night
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brenan
Madisonware Garden
Fia Jeteries
Jim Corbett
Dempsey
Brennan
Tomorow
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Fia Treferge
Dempecy
Ana’ Brennan
California
Nerap Partneys
Jack Rearan
Los Regelea
Epona
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Wiliard
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Mortew
Bovine
Hele
Sander
Dempsey Faces Brennan In Madison Square Garden Showdown
New York December 13 Jack Dempsey defending his heavyweight title tonight against Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden. The Chicago challenger, rugged and evenly matched, enters as underdog in a 15 round bout amid high betting and packed seats priced 5 to 25 dollars. Dempsey aims to extend title defenses before a possible clash with Georges Carpentier next summer and a Willard rematch in March.
Toole Elected President of National Association of Baseball Clubs
New York Dec 13 John C Toole attorney for the Nation Teague was elected president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs new name adopted by the Teague. He succeeds David J Fultz whose retirement came as a surprise amid pressure over antagonism to organized baseball. Toole will serve one year at a salary of 7600, same as Fultz, and also acts as secretary and treasurer. Walter Hapgood notified Toole of his election and acceptance.
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John Coway Toole
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National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
New International Teague
Toole
David J. Fultz
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Teague
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Mr. Toole
C. H L. Knapp
Baltimore
Thomas J. Hickey
American Association
Dave Fultz
National Association
New International League
John Conway Toole
National League
Senate Approves Farm Relief Measures Amid Debate
The Senate considers farm relief with changes broadening duties of the finance corporation to fund exports beyond farm products. A 5 percent loan discount rate for farmers and cotton factories’ paper eligibility were rejected. A Spencer substitute failed, and the final action had no recorded vote as it moves to the house with other relief measures pending.
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Missouri
House
War Finance Corporation
Senate moves on relief for farmers amid falling prices
The senate agricultural committee continued hearings to frame measures for farmer relief from price declines. Representative Young of North Dakota proposed an embargo on grain and livestock imports for one year and a permanent import duty schedule after the embargo. The bill sets wheat 50 cents a bushel rye 20 cents corn 30 cents barley 30 cents, ax 80 cents ad valorem min 50 cents, sheep 2.50 per head, horses 50 per head. Also a bill by Lambert of Wisconsin would direct a study to value coal fields and mining machinery and report to Congress. The piece ends with a call noting prices have dropped and hope for more storekeeper awareness.
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House
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North Dakota
Florida no longer favored spring training homes for big league clubs
Florida clubs retreat from spring training amid disappointing results in Jacksonville Palm Beach and other sites in 1920. Poor attendance weak grounds and dissolute habits harmed teams key players and managers. Georgia Alabama Louisiana Arkansas and Texas emerge as preferred interiors with attention to prohibition and conditioning costs. Babe Ruth and Pat Moran noted in season context. Bevo and Toole leadership changes mark NL opposition shifts.
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Official BATTING RECORDS OF AMERICAN LEAGUE 1920
The 1920 American League batting leaders are highlighted with George Sisler posting a .407 average, 257 hits, and a record 399 total bases. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Tris Speaker, and Joe Jackson follow with top marks in doubles, home runs, runs scored, and RBIs. Ruth sets a single season benchmark with 54 homers and 198 runs as he edges other stars despite missing 12 games.
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Senator Walsh seeks 26746 to reimburse Montana for 1919 forest fire costs
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Senator Walsh of Montana introduced a bill to appropriate 26746 dollars to reimburse the state for money spent suppressing forest fires on government lands during 1919. The measure was referred to the public lands committee. Also noted is a House bill proposing a federal reserve district depositor protection fund funded by 10 percent of annual net earnings of each district bank.
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