Radical tennis rule changes eyed at national meeting
New York Feb 6 The United States National Lawn Tennis association opened its annual meeting with proposals for radical rule and regulation changes. Delegates from clubs and sections debated officer elections, Davis Cup status, voting representation, doubles entry rules, scoring system, foot fault rule, handicapping methods, and the terminology love and deuce. Opposition to multiple proposals is expected from several leading clubs.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Australasia
National Lawn Tennis Association
Dempsey’s Legion Membership Terminated in Milwaukee
The G. Gordon Barber post of the American Legion in Milwaukee votes to nullify boxer Jack Dempsey’s honorary life membership. The action cites that honorary membership in the region is unconstitutional and asserts the post remains united in praising his war service while denying he was a draft evader.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gordon Barber
American Legion
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Legion
United States
Old Timers Beat Hennessy Quintet In Alley Victory
The Old Timers defeated Hennessy’s team by 2,425 to 2,356 at Marquette alleys. Standater led with a 210 game and a high series average of 543. The score line details follow.
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Marquette
Hennessy’s
Standater
Hennessy's
Lamberton
Miller Een Ener
Diestel Ee Ee
Crawford Ee
Kirkpatrick
Enz
Gaul Seer
Pinkey Mitchell Outboxes Delaney in 10 Round Bout
PINKEY MITCHELL of Milwaukee outboxed and outfought Cal Delaney of Cleveland in a fierce but clean 10 round bout in St. Paul Minnesota. Terrin defeated Potts, Kramer stopped Franklin in the ninth, and Perkins drew with Nichols.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Pinkey Mitchell
Milwaukee
Cal Delaney
Cleveland
Mitchell
Sammy Terrin
Jimmy Potts
Minneapolis
Cliff Kramer
Dick Franklin
Hibbing
Franklin
Billy Perkins
Rhinelander
Wis
Jack Nichols
St- Paul
University Bowl to State Aggies in Rough Mt. Game
Montana state college defeated the state university in a fast but rough basketball game here tonight, 32 to 16. It was the first contest of a two game series. The winners led at the end of the first half by a score of 11 to 17. Taylor was the star for the college five, while McKain played an excellent game for the university.
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Missoula
Web
Montana State College
The
State University
Taylor
McKain
Minor league players must be offered contracts by March first
Auburn New York February 6 minor league ball players under reservation must be offered contracts by March 1 according to instructions sent today to club owners of the National Association of Professional Leagues by John F Farrell secretary of the association. Qualification of the Louisiana league in class D and the reorganized Virginia league in class B was announced by Mr Farrell.
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Auburn
N. Y
National Association of Professional Leagues
John F. Farrell
Farrel
Grounded New Year Party Teases Two Drinks
Waukegan banker H K Harrington invited friends and enemies to his New Year party. The invitation promised two drinks, good stuff for friends and wood alcohol for enemies, signaling a sharp divide among attendees.
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H. K. Harrington
Waukegan
Ill
Industrial league proposed for cities to boost Butte baseball
Arthur Merkle proposes an intercity industrial league with teams from Butte Great Falls and Anaconda. Clubs would be company payroll players, no salaries, playing Saturdays Sundays and holidays, aiming for self funding and Class B level by midsummer. Possible teams in Anaconda Great Falls and several in Butte. Vancouver Northwest league invitation rejected due to distance and cost.
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Butte
Great Falls
Anaconda
Arthur E. Merkle
Merkle
Anacond
Bob Brown
Vancouver
College hoop cardinals and Reds spring plans
A lively program tips off with Butte vs Lewistown in a gym night basketball double feature. Also scholastic coeds debut in hoop shooting while Cincinnati Reds outline spring practice, Cuba series in Miami March 11, and a March 29 double header in Jacksonville with Yankees and Dodgers. Joe Villa notes New York’s Yanks netted over 150000 last season.
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Miami
Cardinals
Dallas
Jacksonville
Fla
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington Senators
Joe Villa
New York
Yanks
Dahlberg Leads Grizzly Wrestling Prospects at State University
Swede Dahlberg the varsity football captain elect leads a growing wrestling squad at the state university. A large turnout and a planned series of matches for Charter Day events shape the season as credentials build for Dahlberg and fellow veterans Harris Strong Barry and others.
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The
State University
Swede Dahlberg
Mat Mun
Grizzly
Washington State College
W. E. Schrieber
Dunlavy
Fahlsted
Parmalee
Frolhicker
Bronson
Howard
de Launey
Garrett
Barry
Banfield
Cramer
Griswold
Healy
Dahlberg
Strong
Harris
Many Jacks in Boxing Create Curious Pugilistic Tale
A brief note observes the frequent use of the name Jack in boxing culture. It hints at the mix of common persona and pursuit among fighters named Jack, suggesting a playful look at how names reflect ambitions inside the sport.
Jack Johnson's Taste for Nick Nacks and Dempsey Encounter
The note jokes about Jack Johnson liking curios and possibly meeting Jack Dempsey to receive the first and a knock. It also mentions physicians calling garlic an ineffective flu preventive.
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Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Cardinals and Browns Open City Series in St Louis
In a traditional pre pennant clash, the Cardinals and Browns meet in a city series at St Louis with game one set for April 3 at the American League park.
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Cardinals
Browns
St. Louis
World Golf Championship Sees Imminent International Meeting
The golf world anticipates an imminent world title tournament as preliminaries near completion. England and America are the leading regions, edging toward a decisive confrontation with the strongest players set to challenge for the championship.
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England
America
Sweden_heads to Antwerp with strong Olympic showing
Sweden's Olympic committee has already received donations totaling 200000 crowns and expects government guarantees of 600000 crowns. Sub committees for each sport line have worked for months to prepare a powerful national team for Antwerp games.
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Sweden
Olympic Committee
Antwerp
Outlining Circuit for International Baseball Club in Spokane
John M. Barnes of Seattle arrived in Spokane from Yakima saying the Pacific International league club is forming. He met local enthusiasts to secure backing for a Spokane team with Seattle Tacoma Vancouver British Columbia and Astoria already assured. Season runs May 5 to Labor Day.
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Spokane
Wash
John M. Barnes
Seattle
Yakima
French manufacturers boycott Grand Prix postponement vote
Forty seven French manufacturers voted to postpone the Grand Prix de France until 1921 and to permit the international 500-mile race at Indianapolis on May 31 with a purse of 50 000 dollars, giving the sole chance for European teams to engage this year.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Pacific Coast league ends automatic $5 fines for protests
Unload Automatic Fines San Francisco Feb 6 The Pacific Coast league will not enforce the $5 automatic fine on players for protesting this year President W H McCarthy says if a player is unruly and abusive the umpire should eject him from the game He adds he does not believe in fining a player unless the offense merits it and then he can deal with the player individually.
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San Francisco
W. H. McCarthy
First annual handbook of American Swimming Association issued
The first annual handbook of the American Swimming Association has been published by Thomas E. Wilson & Co. It covers activities of the federated groups, official rules for aquatic sports, a complete records list, and articles on watermanship.
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American Swimming Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
American Red Cross
International Y. M. C. A
Thomas E. Wilson & Co
Chicago
Los Angeles A C to supervise national diving championship
The Los Angeles A C will supervise the men's national fancy diving championship in its own pool on March 25.
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Los Angeles A. C
Moore Beats Pal Moore In 12 Round Fight At Baltimore
Roy Moore of St Paul Minnesota defeated Pal Moore of Memphis in 12 rounds in Baltimore. Referee Frank O'Brien handed down the decision after a hard fought bout that Pal Moore supporters said should have gone to him. Roy Moore pressured Pal Moore with repeated body and head punches sealing the win.
Luehring named head of Nebraska athletics and education
Red W. Luehring, longtime Princeton intra mural athletics director, accepts the post to lead the combined departments of athletics and physical education at the University of Nebraska. He will start September 1.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
W. Luehring
Princeton University
University of Nebraska
Miss Lois Barry Primed for American Olympic Team
Milwaukee A C swimmer Lois Barry, noted for recent brilliant performances, announced last week her plan to attempt selection for the American Olympic team. She trains with the Milwaukee club and aims to compete in national trials for a berth on the U S squad.
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Lois Barry
Milwaukee A. C
Connie Mack Believes A L May Not Start This Year
Philadelphia Athletics manager G. Connie Mack commented on a statement last night that the American League may not start this year He said only certain league members gave that impression He is hopeful for a successful season and believes in a positive outlook
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Yale Swimmers Show Strong Aboard Against Penn Meet
Yale's swimming team posted a strong performance in the recent meet with Pennsylvania, suggesting the New Haven squad could outscore an all college aggregation based on returns.
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Yale
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Downey Outboxes Rostan in Milwaukee Bout
Bryan Downey of Columbus Ohio outboxed Navy Rostan of Chicago in a 10 round no decision bout in Milwaukee per sporting writers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bryan Downey
Columbus
Ohio
Navy Roston
Chicago
Sporting Writers
Olympic Club Secures Jess Jackson as Backstroke Champion
The Olympic Club of San Francisco has secured the services of Jess Jackson, the former backstroke champion, adding a high profile swimmer to their roster.
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The
Olympic Club of
San Francisco
Jess Jackson
Mines Baskeball Star Wilson Shines With McAuliffe
Wilson, a fast Mines forward, has developed into a strong player with an unerring eye for scoring. His final Mines season aims to be memorable as he pairs with McAuliffe in a hard shooting duet that has driven the team to top state status.
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The
Mines
Wilson
the Mines
McAuliffe
Washington and Oregon Agricultural footballs may miss Oct 23 game
Darwin Meisnest Seattle football manager said University of Washington and Oregon Agricultural College will likely not meet in Seattle on October 23 1920 due to failure to agree on receipts division. The cancellation or postponement stems from unresolved financial terms between the two programs.
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Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Oregon Agricultural College
Darwin Meisnest
Helena Defeats Park County In Faust Basketball Game
Helena defeated Park County High School 24 to 14 in Livingston. Helena led 10 to 9 at halftime and pulled away in the final period. The same teams meet again tomorrow night.
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Helens
Prom Park
Livingston
Helena
Park County High School
Ring Bouts in Fargo Boost Local Boxing Night
Eddie De Beau defeated Kid Tierney of Fargo in a newspaper decision after 10 fast rounds. Local fighter Kid Leroy debuted with a decision over Submarine Smith of Moorhead in a sharp 10 round bout.
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Fargo
N. D
Eddie de Beau
Kid Tierney
Kid Leroy
Submarine Smith
Moorhead
Prince of Wales Offered Presidency of Boxing Union
Paris feb 6 the prince of wales has been offered the presidency of the international boxing union he has reserved his decision.
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Prince
Paris
Prince of Wales
International Boxing Union
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