Leonard to Meet Mitchell for World Lightweight Title
Benny Leonard and Ritchie Mitchell signed for a January 14 championship bout at Madison Square Garden in New York. The purse totals 60000 with Leonard earning 40000 and Mitchell 20000. Weigh in at 135 pounds at 2 p.m. on fight day. Five thousand dollars is posted to support the French relief fund led by Miss Anne Morgan. Tex Rickard promotes and donates Garden use.
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Ohio State Team Heads to Pasadena for New Year Game
Columbus, Dec. 16 Twenty three members of the Ohio State football squad will leave Columbus Dec. 17 for Pasadena where they meet the University of California on New Years Day. Athletic Director W. E. Stoddard, coach Jack Wilfoaches Grant, Ward and Harley join as a traveling party with about eighty or more OSU rooters on the special train. Weather-impacted practice continues amid shedding light on preparations for the big clash.
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Famous center occupies pulpit in Pittsburg church
Burleigh Cruimshank, former center for a professional football team, has accepted an assistant pastor post at a large Presbyterian church in Pittsburg. He will continue regular duties and promote Catholic activity, announced today by the church's pastor Ale Shandon.
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Burleigh Cruimshank
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Maggert Surrenders in Los Angeles Case
Harl Maggert former East Lake City PCL outfielder indicted for alleged conspiracy to throw games in 1919 surrendered to Los Angeles authorities. He was arraigned before Judge Frank R Willis and given until December 21 to plead.
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Spring Training Camp Selection Nears for Cleveland Champions
Dal las Texas player tentatively chosen for Cleveland American League champions spring camp per President James C Dunn. Selection left to Manay Paris. Dunn notes tentative approval amid expectations of strengthening the squad.
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National baseball pact praised by writers and leagues
Baseball writers applaud the new national agreement as a strong guide for both major and minor leagues. Judge Landis gains broad powers to fine clubs and expel players, with a second draft agreement in the works on territory, rights, and the draft as 75 percent of minors back it. Trade talk centers on Dutch Reuther and Rube Marquard, while college football captains and tennis and boxing notes punctuate a busy sports scene.
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American League Meeting Promises Major Changes Ahead
New York reports a pending ratification of the new agreement with the National League as clubs prepare for tomorrow's meeting. Talks focus on reorganizing the major leagues and possible amendments as the younger circuit discusses its stance.
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Grimes King Bowlers Defeat Connells in League Night
Grimes King bowls team edged Connells in the American Howling league with Jepsen and Harrington tying for high single at 202. GoA alleys hosts Murray Hospital, Luteys defeated Symons in the Commercial league as Tramway group beat Geologi. Wagner to Cleveland announced for outfield move after Joplin club deal. Teberg elected captain of 1921 Sun Resota football eleven at Mt Nen. Kid Williams wins bantam bout in Baltimore with Charlie showdowns. Chaney of Baltimore knocks out Kabakommt of St Louis in eight rounds.
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Kansas race riot leaves two dead and three fatally wounded
Nineteen thirties Kansas incident after a white grocer R. R. Wharton was shot during a robbery. A negro suspect Noble Green was captured near here and jailed as officials appealed for troops. A butcher witnessed the cash register robbery amid rising tensions and vigilant home guard patrols.
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Judges Name Boxing Commission Members
The commission was named by judges with Archie McTalgert William Meyer and other appointees joining the Silver How Boxing Commission. Twelve applications were considered and a meeting to select the four year term members will occur after the destruction. Judge Carroll will replace Lamb when the new commission is appointed, per the act.
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Montana Pioneer Gibson Dead at Great Falls
A longtime Great Falls leader and former U S senator from Montana has died. Born in Missouri, he moved to Montana in 1879, helped found Great Falls, served in the state senate, and chaired multiple civic and business endeavors. His career spanned manufacturing and farming with deep Democratic ties and statewide influence.
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Northern Pacific chief optimistic on oil prospects in Montana
In Butte, Northern Pacific president Donnelly praised oil prospects in Montana and pledged full effort to develop them. He noted permits issued for drilling, visited chamber exhibits, and said railroads face a new era after wartime federal control ended.
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Assurance of Donnelly Promises Montana Railroad Growth
Prominent remarks pledge continued rail extensions to Montana and western states if settlements grow through reclamation. Northern Pacific vows aid to oil prospects, signaling a new transportation era and end of cutthroat railroad competition. Leaders express confidence in private operation delivering public service and state prosperity.
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Fire in New Orleans damages drydock and ships
A wire fault caused by an electric feed wire sparking into water triggered a blaze in New Orleans. The incident damaged the Jatineke Drydock and Shipbuilding company dock operations, destroyed three vessels, damaged six more, and left at least 30 dead or injured. Estimated losses run to about 2.65 million, against a 3.15 million drydock facility.
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Gillig Freed of Homicide Charge in County Trial
Eight ballots were taken before a verdict of acquittal. Jurors stood nine to three for acquittal on several ballots. On the eighth ballot the jury was unanimous for acquittal. Judge Lynch discharged the jury after polling confirmed the verdict. The term ended with a curtailed schedule and expedited criminal calendar.
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Dublin Castle Admits Cadet In Dunmanway Killings
Dublin Castle issued a statement admitting a cadet in the Dunmanway killings near Cork shot Canon Magner and farmer’s son Timothy Crowley. The cadet, part of a lorry ambush party, reportedly became insane after the attack. Brady the magistrate witnessed the incident. Sir Hamar Greenwood defended the cadet’s custody and court-martial, while MPs pressed for withdrawal.
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