1921 Crowns Many New Champs Bulldogs Lose Just 10 Cage Games
Georgia Basketball teams since 1910 have lost only 12 intercollegiate games while winning 61 played. Bulldogs hold a 43 to 31 edge against collegiate quintets and 13 to 3 against rival Plains, with strong showings against Auburn, Mercer, and others as they boast an era of dominance in this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle E. Watson, Jr
University of Georgia
Uist
Commonwealth
Aeie
Plains
Atlanta Athletic Club
Fatotal
As Forbes
Ed Carter
Frank Lotus Seater
Louis’ Morriying
Geo
Larence Wen McCall
Bulldog
Prominent Sports Figures Die in 1921 Roundup
A 1921 death roll lists over 170 sports figures across many disciplines. Notables include James H. Sterrett of Philadelphia aquatics authority, Carl M. Hirsch of Pittsburgh trapshooting, Major Stuart M. Wise of Boston rifle shooting, Leonard Tracy of Brooklyn boxing, and John G. Horgan of San Francisco baseball.
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James H. Sterrett
Philadelphia
Anth
Gunn
Nottingham
England
Carl M. Hirsch
Pittsburg
Boston
Bucbee
Byler
Alaméda
Ler
Cais
Leonard Tracy
Brooklyn
John A Sullivan
William Hogarty
Brookline
Mass
John L. Sullivan
Frank C
Bancroft
Cincinnati
Donoghue
Brookwinners
John G. Horgan
San
James
Mitchell
York
John
Ana Eee Bani Senso
Johnstown
Tvania
Hensweigh
Panama's Twelve Year Old Champ Breaks Record
Alma Mann aged twelve set a new record walking 50 miles in 16 hours 26 minutes across the canal zone becoming the youngest to undertake the task. She also holds Canal Zone women’s championships in high diving, fancy diving, and swimming. Miss Henrietta heads to Glen Eden to resume studies after vacation with Capt and Mrs J H Beusse. Georgia 23, A A C 3. Georgia 47, Tulane 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Alma Mann
Ccanal
Ocean
Miss Mann
Canal Zone
Henrietta
Glen Eden
Capt
J. H. Beusse
Ty Cobb to appear in Rochester spring exhibition series
Rochester club business manager Walter B Hapgood centers plans for Detroit and Rochester in a Georgia and Carolinas tour to arrange spring exhibitions starring Ty Cobb and manager role. Co star Harry Heilmann and Maurice Archdeacon may join rosters with Pred Merkle captaincy. Games run March 20 to April 5 with $1200 guarantees and rain contingencies. Hapgood pauses in Augusta, Ga to coordinate with Cobb and wire mail for further towns including Rome Athens Augusta Macon Sumter Anderson Orangeburg Greenwood.
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Rochester
N. Y
Walter B. Hapgood
George T. Stall Inga
Rochester Baseball Club
South
Georgia
Carolinas
Detroit American League
Rochester International League
Ty Cobb
Detroit Glob
Eepeana Rae Usineas
Will
Cobb
Detroit
Harryman
Maurice Archdeacon
Charleston
Basenball
Pred Merkle
New York Giants
Florida
American Legion Post
Duke
Hapgood
Ty Coob
Iatter
Augusta
Rome
Athens
A’ Ta
Macon
Sumter
Anderson
Orangeburg
Greenwood
South Carolina
1922 Finds Boys Department On High Plane
A fragmented note outlines Athens Y M C A boys department growth with Walter Forbes as general and Blues as a major group. It mentions membership drives, multiple athletic teams, and the central arena hosting events as teams strive for prominence within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Y. M. C
Walter Forbes
Blues
Three Big Friday Basketball Games At Y
Friday night at the Y featured three boys basketball games. Jones captained by James Jones led the Prep team to an 18 to 4 victory over Abe Goldwasser’s squad with strong play from Dudley Green and Dornblatt. The Intermediates edged Mallory 20 to 17 led by Martin Johnson and Slaughter, while the Intermediates beat the Lightweights 27 to 10 as Parham Kilpatrick and Crayon shone for the victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
James Jones
Frank Dudley
Scott Eppes
John Green
Albert Dornblatt
Abe Goldwasser
James Harris
Daniel
Dean
Joe Boley
Goldwasser
Joel Doan
Bettween
Martin Johnson
Mallory
Johnson
Slaughter
Mitchel
Jonnaon
Hooper
Bishop
Farton
Falr
Fain Slaughter
Chariie Hooper
Albert Mitchell
George Bishop
George Morton
B. Bishop
Lewis Earnest
M.C. A
Crayon
Jane Cen Tory
Parham
Kilpatrick
Hodgson
Perham
Hodgson Kilpatrick Forbes Grayson
Harris
Morton
Anderson
Cook
Soule
Cox
Cuban Gridiron Warriors Beat Ole Miss 18 to 0
In Havana the Cuba Athletic Club defeated the University of Mississippi 18 to 0. The Cubans used old style football with no forward passes, scoring 3 points in the first quarter and 7 late, as a 36 yard run and two short plunges secured the touchdowns. Mississippi failed in aerial attempts, while Cuba’s defense held firm. The game was very rough with many substitutions.
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Havana
Mississip
University
Cuba Athletic Club
Cubana
Wrueepe
Ning
Sores Ie Eed
Ome Cenata
Bissing
Christmas football carnival at the YMCA reunites old teams
Old boys return to the Y M C A for a seasonal football carnival. Prep school and college alumni rejoin under former captains to resume rivalries and celebrate sportsmanship, with a festive atmosphere and continued adherence to athletic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. MM
Cobra
Chicago Grid Star Injured When Bomb Explodes Saturday
Chicago fullback J W Thomas of the University of football team was injured when a bomb exploded Saturday. He was on a door step when the blast shattered his door and set flames to the hallway. A hole was torn in the floor near the doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Grid
Chicago
J. W. Thomas
University of Football
Chifra
Thomas
Leprosy Prevalence Highlighted by New York City Health Official
New York City health commissioner Dr. Royal Copeland said about eighty to ninety leprosy cases were known in the city. He demonstrated non contagious cases to physicians and warned the public that modern leprosy is often misperceived. He noted strict isolation and inspector oversight keep society protected while stressing the need for understanding the condition and its treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Royal
Copeland
Titus
Frida
Health Department
North Brothers
Madison Square Garden Taxes Reported for 1920-21
Madison Square Garden yielded 635317 in property and amusement taxes to federal and state governments from August 3 1920 to December 22 1920. New York state profited 101067 from taxes on boxing and wrestling. Attendance at boxing and wrestling shows over fifteen months reached 2247127.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
New York State
Dope Upset In Sports As Usual By Billy Evans
A 1921 sports year summary notes unlikely upsets and shifting champions across disciplines. Hoppe clings to a title loaned to him while Schaeffer family eyes a return as Lenglen retires after a lopsided match, signaling a pivotal year in amateur and professional sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Hoppe
Schaetin
Hoppe
Schaeffer
Young
Poe
Mlle
Lenglen
Maakee
Legien
Ameripion
Lengien
Mile
Kid Herman
Kilden
Baseball roster moves stir league signings and retirements
The paragraph lists multiple players moving between leagues and a major retirement. Ducky Holmes from the Western league Paul Sentelle from the Tess League Pittman from the Southern association join the National league roster. A veteran is to depart the majors and be replaced by a younger player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widaratonsig
Ducky” Holmes
Paul Sentelle
Pittman
Southern Association
Devel Nat
Oestralia
Southern League names 1923 umpire staff and appointees
The Southern League announced its 1923 umpire staff at league headquarters. Connie Lewis, last season in the Western League, is appointed, with Louis Jordan reappointed. Other selections include William Prennan returning from the National League, Harry Johnson from the South Atlantic, and Hadley Williams also reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie” Lewis
Louis Jordan
Southern Tion
William Prennan
National League
Harry Johnson
South Atlantic Association
Hadley Williams
United Ieeas
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Auburn
Fifth Regiment
Columbin
Mercer
Columbus
Ainetie
Colles
Tenn
Tulane
Royston Wonder
Vere
Ole Miss
Desrate Fray
Romero
Byini
Palchheims Chine
Iscsi
India
Automobil
Ies Pernambuco
Brazil
Schaefer
Billy Evans
Franniog
Southern League
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