Amateur vs Macon cage clash looms in Atlanta
Atlantas Athletic Club weighs a game against its Macon rival under Amateur Athletic Union rules. The debate centers on whether Macon can field an amateur lineup while Atlanta faces the challenge of enforcing eligibility. Pal Flournoy and Joeanson signal potential schedules as Georgia tests amateur limits and a strong boxing note closes the column with Pal Moore’s ties to Pete Herm Orleans and old rivalries.
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DeHart Dilemma As Pittsburg Offers Return To Baseball
Pittsburg February 1 Jimmy DeHart University of Georgia football coach and former Pitt star hesitates over a contract with Pittsburg National for the coming season He may become Pitt freshman baseball coach while weighing options including another coaching post at Pitt and a pending Hot Springs trip decision rests with owner New bids prompt holding off until readiness.
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Jimmy DeHart
University of Georgia
University of Pittsburg
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George Watsham
Dgaw Yeas
Jimmy
DeHart
Hot Springs
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Hare
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State hits at gambling evil in grand Chicago hints
Officials from both houses of the New State statured state. Bribe solicitors and those who accept are named along with sponsors of the sid it was presented in a committee. The Chicago grand was referenced as a context for the crackdown.
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Ksgani
Rizan
Chicago
Ranageel
Detroit Welcomes Cobes Stars In City Reception
A lively welcome greeted the visiting Cobes team in Detroit. Local officials praised their performance and fans filled the arena with enthusiastic chants and celebration.
Canada Rejects Prize Fighting Plan in Quebec
Quebec authorities say violations of the boxing ban will not be countenanced. Deputy Attorney General stated an order in council could not override the law. The discussion centered on a proposed Dempsey-Carl boxing spectacle in Montreal and parallels to special permission.
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Quebec
Neot
Tedsy
Return to Good Old Days Says Dreyfuss Pirates Plan Spring
New York February 1 Barney Dreyfuss president of the Pitts_bur National League club states the Pirates with Rabbit Maranville in the lineup will return to glorious days of Honus Wagner The Pirates squad will leave March 4 for Hot Springs Ark for spring training Dreyfuss adds he has been a visitor at Yankee headquarters
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Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsby National Lague Club
Pirates
Giants Offer Kelly More Liberal Terms
New York reports George Kelly, first baseman for the New York Nationals, refused a 192% contract and was tendered a more liberal offer. Club secretary stated today. Kelly is in California. Pitcher Jess Winters was released to Milwaukee and recalled to report to San Antonio for spring training.
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George Kelly
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Jess Winters
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San Antonio
Texas
Carl Weisman Retires from Organized Ball
A garbled note mentions Carl Weisman and retirement from organized ball amid unclear context and scattered fragments. The readable portions reference the individual and a retirement action, but substantive details are not recoverable.
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Carl Weisman
Trans-Mississippi Tourney Planned for August at Denver Club
Announcement states the Trans-Mississippi championship tournament will be held at the Denver Country Club in August. Organizer Cresilert Ro Lemlat of the accommodations pool made the release, noting dates set for August 12.
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Gilmerites Fall Before Cadet Five
Gilmerites lose to the Cadets 28 to 12 before a large Auditorium crowd. Anderson and Miers led the Cadets with strong scoring and teamwork while Gilmerites struggled to disrupt the Cadets’ cohesive unit. Slate and Boy’s High defense proved challenging, but the Cadets pulled away in the second half to secure the win.
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Miers
Phrguen
Sali Laz
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Tim
Gil
Merites
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Stevens
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Sheer
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Hise
Haives
Clarence Mitchell Signs 1921 Dodgers Contract
New York February report states pitcher Clarence Mitchell signed a 1921 contract with the Brooklyn National Leagues club. The deal marked his first with the Dodgers and was received at the club’s end in Brooklyn.
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Algnad
Clarence
Mitchell
Brooklyn National
Lesene
Ruth seeks appeal over film of baseball actions
Albany February 1 Babe Ruth failed to win a court stay allowing appeal from an appellate division ruling. The decision held that displaying films of Ruth in action does not inflict personal injury or damages against him. The court of appeals denied the leave to appeal.
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Babe
Ruth
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Appellate Division
Exhibition games for Browns in St Louis noted
Reported in St Louis that the Browns will play several exhibition games during their stay, following a rain disrupted camp at Hogolu. Details on dates and opponents were unclear in the fragment.
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St. Louis
Kansas to legalize boxing fight cited in Topeka discussion
Fragmentary report from Topeka outlines moves to legalize boxing and create a state athletic director to supervise contests. Partial phrases reference February, a neonate day, and a killed state official, with garbled names and unclear details.
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Topeka
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Binley
Legion’ Poate
Atate
Exhibition Games of Giants Given
Fragmented OCR text notes exhibition games with uncertain names and dates, mentioning February and several place names. Readable facts are sparse. no clear lineup, scores, or outcomes are present.
Southern Handicap in Atlanta in June
The Amateur Trapshooting Association announced schedules for major championships. Events include the Southern Handicap at Atlanta in June, the Eastern at New Haven in July, the Great Lakes at Minneapolis in July, the Tristate at Huron in August, and the Pacific Coast at Tacoma in August. A rule requires winners to be residents of a U S state or a Canadian division within the event’s district.
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Atlanta
Eastern
New Haven
Reat Laken
Miranaapolis
Trairte
Huron
Bod
Pacific
Tacoma
Wash
Mcluinn
Canada
Grace Methodist five trounced by University team 58 to 19
In a decisive city league game the Grace Methodist quintet were overwhelmed as University High led the scoring with Red Hughs netting 33. Whitten and Woodall starred for the winners while Walsh and Freeman did best for the Bluebirds. The second string of Central Night also looked strong in a separate matchup.
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Clty
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Lyles
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Ithe
Smithies
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Bernclaa
Ae Merritt "Geen
Hudson's Dog C Wins Prize at Trials
Fragmented OCR reads a dog field trials report noting a grand winner named Hudson's Dog C and mentions Jock owned by J. Pot Onenne, with second Ed Gar and Griffit's Jake as other names. The text then shifts to a government note about twenty three national cemeteries and a 2822 fiscal appropriation of 250,000.
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Dunsmoor
Jock
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J. Pot Onnne
Saannee
Ed Gar
Atlanta
Ponter Griffith
Jake
Ad. B. Gelttich
Inference on New Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The article discusses whether a new athletic conference will be formed as representatives from a dozen or more southern universities meet in Atlanta later this month. It notes the conference would be built on pure intercollegiate competition and may challenge existing powers, with roots in the ongoing college sports alignments.
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Atlanta
Ons College
Antengame
Siiletes
Pantzine
Tarzan Match Ends Abruptly After Unclear Fall
A chaotic scene describes Tarzan slipping and falling during a match that ends with a controversial decision. The judge awards the match to Gink, citing a disputed engagement and the visible wobble before the fall.
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Discussion Behind Closed Doors
The article outlines negotiations for a Dempsey versus Carpentier bout. It notes potential venue shifts to Canada or a warm outdoor site, money matters including a 300 purse, and the challenge of revising contracts with promoters like Kearns and the London organizer. It mentions Willard, Brady, and Gocktan in the promotion picture and hints at financial and logistical hurdles.
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Fitzsimmons Offers Stage Show for Weight Championship
Report notes Fitzsimmons ready to stage a fight between Dempsey and Carpentier for the heavyweight title. Tex Rickard says he was prepared to make an offer and stage the bout, with Fitzsimmons expressing willingness to promote the championship match.
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Unclear fragmentary report on a device or measurement
Fragmentary OCR text references lines of figures and measurements with foreign names and partial phrases. The readable content mentions diameters and inches and a dated announcement but lacks coherent events or identifiable subjects to summarize a clear news item.
Theater magnates trace humble origins on Broadway
A Ford's Dearborn Independent article prompts attention as four automobile men recall their modest beginnings. The piece emphasizes how these founders rose to prominence in American theater and business, highlighting the roots of current Broadway influence.
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Promoters Eye Big Fight Card At Local Auditorium
In a shot at drawing crowds, a tough looking heavyweight bout looms as Murphy, known locally, argues for top contender status. Atlanta’s feared rival, a southern-title claimant, adds lure as boxing fans crave a real showdown to attract paying spectators.
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My Daily Scrap With Woodruff Covering Bailey Fight
A rough Atlanta boxing night misspelled bravado and pundit chatter as Battling Bil Bailey fought Frankie Murphy. Miller pushed his fighter to the limit, Bailey landing hard blows while Murphy stayed resilient. The crowd saw Bailey hailed as game as the referee raised Murphy’s arm in victory.
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Bailey
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Why Limit Jails to Ball Players
New York moves to punish crooked baseball players with one to five years hard labor. The proposal aims to set a model for all pro sports including boxing wrestling and other matches. Lawmakers argue such measures protect fans and curb widespread corruption in athletics nationwide.
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Empire State
Broadway figures clash over Ford and Gest era theater
A fragmented reminiscence traces Irving Berlin’s critique of Henry Ford and Morris Gest’s Broadway influence, noting Berlin’s origins and als ogest’s provocative productions such as Aphrodite. The piece cites Stratten’s opposition to nude performances and recalls early vaudeville’s rise in Syracuse.
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Syracuse
Variety
Shubert
Sars Gest
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Gest
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War drives English doll industry to shift away from German models
The piece notes how the war spurred England to limit German-made dolls and expand domestic designs. It mentions a large number of models, around 1,000, and compares new English dolls to former imports. References to doctors and illness appear as fragmented, nonessential details amid the main industry shift.
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