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International sports year 1920 promises a Dempsey Carpentier heavyweight title fight and Lipton’s Shamrock IV ready for America's Cup defense. Antwerp hosts next summer's Olympics, with strong track field trials and a eager American team. Bobby McLean heads to Oslo for world skating titles, while USA targets Henley rowing and Yale Harvard Dart mouth compete in a seven club hockey league amid growing international golf interest.
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Jack Velock
International News
New York
Dempsey-Carpentier
Europe
America
Jim Corbett
Charley Mitchell
Jacksonville
Thomas Lipton
Antwerp
Belgium
Bobby McLean
Christiania
Norway
Oscar Mathieson
Boston
Union Boat Club
Thames
London
Yale
Harvard
Crimson
England
Henley
Canada
Princeton
Dartmouth
Queens
McGill
Toronto
Big Pond
Erica
Milwaukee Lawyer 13 Mentioned for Joe
Henry J. Killilea a Milwaukee lawyer and Ban Johnson candidate for the national commission chairmanship is profiled as a former baseball figure. He and his brother Matt owned the Milwaukee club when in the American League, aided early league efforts, and later sold the franchise movements included St Louis and Boston backing.
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Henry J. Killilea
Ban Johnson
National Commission
Milwaukee
Killilea
Matt Killilea
Killileas
St. Louis
British Champion Wilde To Meet Ertle In Milwaukee Bout
Jimmy Wilde world flyweight champion meets Mike Ertle in Milwaukee in a 10 round bout not for the title as Ertle will fight at 115 pounds. Ertle is brother of Johnny Ertle of St Paul and was originally set to face Frank Mason for the American title. Wilde’s two prior American appearances included a points loss to Jack Sharkey and a victory over Babe Asher.
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Cream City Athletic Club
Wilde
Jack Sharkey
New York
Dream City Club
Babe Asher
St. Suse
Amerean
Whittal Wins Ski Honors at Saranac Lake Carnival
Ralph Whittal of Montreal won the international ski jumping championship at the closing of the mid-winter carnival in Saranac Lake New York on January 28.
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Whittal
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Ralph Whittal
Montreal
Gilbert Elected Spokane Chamber President
W. W. Gilbert, attorney, was elected president of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce at the annual trustees meeting. James A. Ford was re elected managing secretary.
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Spokane
Gilbert
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
James A. Ford
Chris Sorenson to face Clapham in Friday bout
The eastern press hails Chris Sorenson as a mat marvel as he prepares to meet English heavyweight Sam Clapham at the People's Theater Friday night. Sorenson, trained by Dr. Maginn after beating Westergaard, says he is in peak form for the European champion.
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Chris Sorenson
Sam Clapham
People’s Theater
Dr. Maginn
Westergaard
Clapham
Butte
Bozeman Wrestlers Set for Heavyweight Showdown
The card features a hard bout between top mat men with Caddock and a long hour struggle before a pin. Preliminary matches include Jack Prosper 175 facing William Hodgson 170 who has state college coaching ties. Dr Maginn will referee the main event.
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Caddock
Jack Prosper
William Hodgson
Hodgson
State College
Bozeman
Maginn
Intercollegiate Regatta Set for Hudson River Course
The 1920 intercollegiate regatta will be rowed over the Hudson river course at Poughkeepsie on Thursday July 1. The varsity race distance is reduced to three miles. Crews from three universities are expected with invitations sent to Syracuse Annapolis Wisconsin Georgetown California Stanford and Washington plus others meeting association rules.
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New York
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
Annapolis
Wisconsin
Georgetown
California
Leland Stanford
Washington
New York University Adopts Boxing as Intercollegiate Sport
New York University announces boxing will be an intercollegiate sport starting this season. The move formalizes varsity status for boxing while aligning with other NYU athletics and expanding competitive opportunities for students.
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New York
New York University
Terry Turner Ends Major League Career at 39
Cleveland star Terry Turner, longtime infielder for the Indians, has been released by the Philadelphia Athletics and plans to seek a manager role in the minor leagues. Known for versatility and consistent play, Turner recalls his Cleveland days and recalls facing Walter Johnson with respect.
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Jack Velock
International News
New York
Terry Turner
Cleveland Indians
Turner
Philadelphia Athletics
Terry
Cleveland
Spalding
Columbus
American Association
Connie Mack
Lee Fohl
Indians
Walter Johnson
Pirates
Indianapolis Indians
Hot Springs
Ark
Johnson
Walter
Deer Lodge trip, politics, and boxing on a busy sports page
A roundup of sport and news notes mentions a Deer Lodge trip with a two way ticket, Frank Conley as a presidential candidate, and Jack Dempsey's new challenger ex-wife. It also covers university athletics, Benny Leonard versus Johnny Dundee, wrestling purses, baseball signings, and spring training plans.
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Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
Washington Faces 50-50 Gate Rule Clash In Pacific Coast Conference
University of Washington refuses to follow the new 50-50 gate receipts rule adopted by Pacific Coast Conference faculty. The move endangers the annual rivalry with Washington State College and prompts searches for an eastern opponent. Washington proposes drawing more from big-city gates while supporters argue for equitable splits.
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Washington
Pacific Coast Conference
Seattle Wash
University of Washington
Darwin Meisnest
Arthur Priest
Washington State College
Rockies
University of Nebraska At
Lincoln
George Varnell
Spokane
Varner
White Sox release Shellenback and Stumpf to minor clubs
Chicago reports Frank Shellenback a pitcher is released to Oakland of the Pacific Coast league after three seasons with the White Sox. Catcher Eddie Stumpf, who played part of last season with Chicago, is sent to Des Moines of the Western league.
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Chicago
Frank Shellenback
White Sox
Oakland
Shellenback
Sox
Eddie Stumpf
Des Moines
Ganzel resigns as Kansas City club manager
Kansas City Missouri January 28 1925 president George Muehlback announced the resignation of John Ganzel manager of the Kansas City club of the American association.
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Kansas City, Mo
John Ganzel
Kansas City Club
American Association
George Muehleback
Eye Health Woes Prompt Complaints in Baltimore
Local readers report declining eye condition comments with a Baltimore American line noting concerns about eye health. The exchange hints at public sentiment over medical issues and community impact.
Start to Probe Dempsey Record
Mrs. Annette Adams United States attorney announces an inquiry into irregularities in the exemption from military service of heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey. Data collected by E M Blanford were turned over to Col. Charles W Thomas for full investigation.
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San Francisco
Annette Adams
United States
Jack Dempsey
E. M. Blanford
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigations
Adams
Charles W. Thomas
Badger Shooter Tops Sunny South Handicap Trap Tourney
G V Dering of Columbus Wisconsin led the Sunny South handicap trapshooting tournament opening in Houston Texas with 191 of 200. Mark Arie Thomasboro Indiana and Co B Coburn Mechanicsburg Ohio tied for second at 189 while Frank Troeh Vancouver Washington, Olympic hopeful, scored 185. Ninety four shooters competed in today’s round as the event runs through Saturday.
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Houston
Texas
Penn Defeats Princeton In Intercollegiate Basketball
Princeton hosts University of Pennsylvania in an intercollegiate league game with Penn winning 27 to 21 in Princeton, N J.
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Princeton
N. J
University of Pennsylvania
Skin Diseases and Blood Purification with S. S. S.
An ad explains extreme itching from eczema and skin eruptions caused by blood infection. It claims blood purification cures such disorders and promotes clear skin. It urges readers to obtain S. S. S. at a drug store and consult expert medical advice from the Atlanta address.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Bobcats Hopes Grow Brighter at Montana State
Montana State College basketball coach W D Powell and assistant Slicker Rice have sharpened the Bobcats after a slow start. Veterans Joe Bush and Ray Pitts anchor guards with Frank Harris at center and Homer Taylor forward. Jorgenson, from Helena, strengthens the lineup alongside substitutes Kenneth King Willard Tobey and Eugene Robertson. Other contenders include William Garvin and Fred Finch.
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Bozeman
Montana State College
Bobcat
W. D. Powell
Joe Bush
Ray Pitts
Frank Harris
Homer Taylor
Arthur Jorgenson
Taylor
Harris
Jorgenson
Why don’t the actors play in blank verse anymore Baltimore
A brief Baltimore quip notes actors abandoned blank verse with the joke that nothing is in it, reflecting a humorous take on stage speech.
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Baltimore
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Uke
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Johnny Dundee
Jersey City
Mines
Grizzlies
Missoula
Bruins
Butte High School of Hoop Shooters
Helena
Danahey
Roger Hornsby
Cardinals
Kentucky
Stecher
Lefty O’doul
Sacred Heart College
Jack Killilay
Seal
Foley
Cavanagh
Welsh
McAvoy
Killilay
MccVanner
Vella
Fitzgerald
Riccomi
Miller
Roth
New Orleans
John Cy
Branch Rickey
Polo Grounds
Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
Montana Power
Connell
Joe Gebeau
Lutey
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Jimmy Smith
Giants
Cincinnati
Sam Crane
Jimmy
Waco
Chicago White Sox
Ganzel
Baltimore American
Dempsey
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Butte, Mont
Sammy Clapham
Weyman-Bruton Company
Broadway
Bobcats
ST Motor Cars
DR. Lamb
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