Towels Swingers and Tommy Gibbons Tradition in Boxing
Light Heavyweight contender Tom Gibbons recalls towel swinging in boxing, criticizes its use, and defends keeping athletes cool with baths and ice. He discusses fights, ring tactics, and aims to finish Georges Carpentier quickly in October, vowing no towel interruptions.
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Tom Gibbons
Osakis
Minn
Rin
Kenney
Jesaenie A
Mike
Rond
Jeter
Sargeant Ray
Youngstown
O. P
Eddie Kane
Fiddle
Smith
Waru
Georges Carpentier
Fack Dempsey
Reds Hold Prize Rookie Slabman
Cincinnati reports rookie pitcher Donohue impressing as a prize outsider with solid performance. Pat Moran notes the young hurler’s potential while media and fans watch for continued development.
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Reds
Slabman
Cincinnati
Pat Moran
I BOB MARTIN AIMS FOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AND PRESIDENTIAL DREAM
Terra Alta West Virginia files feature Bob Martin, champion of 18 million fights, nursing a broken knuckle while planning to regain the heavyweight crown and raise son Bob Jr as a fighter. His wife hopes for a future President, and Martin recalls a career starting in Akron factory work.
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Terra Alta
Bob Martin
Uithe Mountain
Bob
J. Vende Tee
Ms Boys
Young Bob
Tadimet
Ohio
West Virgin
Jmnbe Gekeen
Frank Moran
Duke Kahanamoku to Be Sculptor's Model
Duke Kahanamoku and his brother David will be carved as plaster figures in an exhibit by Dr. R J Sullivan of the New York Museum of Natural History. The works depict the Hawaiians physical development and will be shown at the second Eugenic Congress in New York next month.
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Honolulu
T. H
Duke P. Kahanamoku
David
R. J. Sullivan
New York Museum of Natural History
Ugenice Congress
New York
Duke Kahanamoku
Western Open Title Be Hotly Contested
The Western Open golf championship at Oakwood club Cleveland runs August 24 to 26 with a strong field led by current champion Jock Hutchinson. The event, staged over 72 holes, will use a three day format with two 18 hole days shaping the overall contest.
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Associated Press
CHIC
Western Golf Association
Oakwood Club
Cleveland
W. W. Harless
Jock Hutchinson
James Tarnes
Washington
Oakwood
Amateur Championship History and 1920 Format Outline
The article outlines match play starting August 24 with 1 hole rounds for two days, then 64 low scorers advance to a 64-player elimination for 36 holes to decide the title. It notes practice week, entry closes August, and lists past winners and notable figures in early amateur golf.
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Cinek
Ameenp
Willie Smith
Chiewro
Lawrence Atehter
Jome
Chicago
Willie Ande Smith
New York
Willie Aldorso
Arthur Smith
Columbus
Ohio
Alec Smith
Robert Simpson
Omeal
Wills Anderson
Willie Andeson
Chick Frying
MacDonald Smith del Monte
A TeDermott
I City
Sol
James Barnes
Tou McNamaara
Ew York
Val Hagen
Himes
Hald
Jock [Fatehisna
St Louis Hosts National Amateur Golf Tournament Preparations
St Louis Country Club gears up for the National Amateur Golf Tournament to be held September 17 to 22. Ten committees coordinate housing for players and reporters, with course upgrades including hole lengthening from 25 to 60 yards and irrigation systems maintaining greens in dry heat.
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ST. Louis
St. Lois
Ional
Middle West
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