Kilbane Feathery Years Show He Still Punches When Needed
John Kilbane, veteran featherweight champion, remains a threat as challengers circle amid talk of a title defense for a potential new bout. The piece recalls Kilbane’s peak years, his clash with Joe Rivers, and a famed outboxing of Abe Attell, highlighting his enduring speed, movement, and rivalries within boxing’s early 20th century scene.
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Robert Edghen
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny
Kilbane
Tex Rickard
Johnny Dundee
Fort Lee Hill
Fonc
Georgia Bulldog Triumphs Over Auburn Tigers 29 to 23
Georgia defeats Auburn 29 to 23 in a sharp clash at Auburn Alabama. Key players Eddie Rawson Billy Anderson pace the Georgians while Barks supplies 14 for Auburn and Wade contributes at guard. Anderson flawless from scoring range and tight defense by Stereman highlight the contest. Georgia next faces Camp Benning quintet in Columbus.
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Anderson
Georgia
Rawson
Auburn
Alance
Barks
Tigers
Wade
Aeros
Rangon
Bennett
Lassiter
Cheevas
Owens
Lieutenant Ridder
Camp Benning
Howe
McFadden
S. Hahn
Hahn
Kentucky State Basketeers Enter S I A A Tourney
Kentucky State basketeers announce entry into the S I A A cage tournament to be held this week in Louisville and defend their status as a top southern quintet. The team, led by veterans, has beaten Chattanooga and Cincinnati and aims to challenge for the crown against Alabama Georgia and others through the tournament.
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University of Kentucky Basketeers
Lori McMillin
Flying Colonels
Kentucky
Kentucky Five
South
Centre
Auburn Plainsmen
Cincinnati University
Cincinnati
Kentuckians
KS. C
Kentucky Wesley
S.C
Cumberland University
Georgetown College Kentuc
Kis Ac
Ad c. Ks. c
Chattanooga
Universk
Nias
J. A
Staurels
Georgian Bulldogs
Alabama
Kentucky State
Erec
Pentre Glub
West Point Defeats Columbia in Water Meet
West Point defeated Columbia 28 to nes in a dual swimming meet at West Point today. The close competition showcased Army swimmers pushing for early season form despite incomplete reporting on final scores and participant names.
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West Point
Columbia
Columbian
Dempsey Heads to New York After Manager's Telegram
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey leaves Los Angeles today for New York after receiving a telegram from his manager requesting his attendance in the metropolis. Dempsey plans to report tomorrow to join the team amid preparations and negotiations for upcoming bout plans.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
Los _Angeles
Cal
Metropolis
South Carolina body adopts S I A A rules
Greenwood February 6 faculty representatives of the South Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Association met to adopt the association’s constitution and by laws. Dr William Rises of Clemson was re elected president and Professor LS Letetlier of The Citadel Charleston was named secretary.
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Greenwood, & C
South Carolina Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Wi- Ham Rises
Clemson College
LS Letetlier
Citadel
Charleston
Kilbane Retains Featherweight Crown After Defeating Chaney
Kilbane outboxed George Chaney at a widely advertised featherweight bout in Philadelphia, knocking him out in the third with a single punch. The victory solidified Kilbane’s reign, though critics noted his later career and aging speed. He later faced Leonard in a military training bout and, postwar, continued boxing sparingly. Kilbane, a long-time champion, built a fortune and remained active in Cleveland politics and business.
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Chaney
Kilbane
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Philadelphia
Army
Upton
Camp Sherman
Jack
McAnniffe
Cleveland
Boxers' Hall of Fame
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Georgia Bulldogs 1921 sports snapshot features schedules and plans
Georgia has finished its 1921 college season in basketball and looks ahead to February interregional games. The program lists upcoming dates with Camp Benning Augusta Savannah and Atlanta venues. Vanderbilt will dedicate its new stadium November 12, and Georgia baseball aims for a strong season with Harvard Yale Michigan on the schedule. Freshman team remains undefeated and coach Bean faces Atlanta High School rivals in forthcoming matchups.
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John Mahoney
Georgia
Mercer
Auburn
Furman
Clemson
Vanderbilt
Camp Benning
Columbus
Augusta “Y
Augusta
Savannah
Vanderbilt University
Bulldogs
Commodores
Harvard
Yale
Michigan
A. A
Atlanta Arhy
FIRST CALL FOR DIAMOND MEN AT TECH
Georgia Tech announces a baseball candidate meeting at the YMCA on Wednesday with Coach Clay and Manager Gilbert. The first practice is planned for Thursday as spring drills begin, with the team preparing for a tougher schedule and a possible SI A A title challenge. The season opens March 25 26 against the University of Cincinnati, a strong foe on a southern trip.
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Wallach George
Grant Field
Georgia Tech
King Winter
Ecampus
Clay
Price Gilbert
SI. A. A
Jackets -Tog
Yellow Jackets
University of Cincinnati
Auburn
Mandy
Tech
Georgia
Middle West
Quad
Former local star is named Trinity baseball coach
Hartford Conn February Thomas Sullivan of Portland has been named Trinity College baseball coach for 1921 He formerly played with Atlanta in the Southern Association and is described as a former local star joining the college staff.
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Hartford
Conn
Thomas Sullivan
Portland
Trinity Coltog
Atlanta
Southern Association
States Call For Boxing Board After White Suspension
The article argues for a Georgia boxing board of regulation after Charley White's six month suspension by the Wisconsin boxing commission for stalling in a no-decision match in Milwaukee. It notes boxing activity in Atlanta and Savannah and urges state action to protect the public and promoters. It also discusses reader letters on boxing language and public interest, with a digression on women’s interest and sports prose.
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Charley White
Benny Leonard
Wisconsin Boxing Commission
Milwanee
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Boxing Commission
Ins
Georea
Two Million Dollar Home for Yankees
New York announces purchase of a ten acre site across the Harlem River from the Polo Grounds for a new two million dollar stadium to seat 75,000. Col Ruppert and T L Huston say three sides will be built with temporary ends, planning a Yale Bowl style design and access via rapid transit. The Astor estate owns adjacent properties and one street must close to complete the plan.
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New York
New York American Baseball Club
Jacob Ruppert
T. L. Huston
Harlem River
Polo Grounds
William Waldorf-Astor
Bronx
Cleveland
Ohio
New Haven
Colonel Ruppert
Astor Estate
Basketball Results Williamsburg and Vanderbilt Scores
In Williamsburg Virginia on February 4 William and Mary defeated Randolph Macon Academy 43 to 28. In Macon Georgia Vanderbilt University failed to score in the second half as Mercer won 21 to 1.
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Williamsburg
William and Muary’s Quint
Randolph Macon Academy
Vandy
Macon
Vanderblit
University
Mercer
Plan to Reorganize Olympic Committee in the U S
New York Feb 5 The American Olympic committee approved plans to form a permanent body known as the American Olympic association. The first meeting and adoption of a constitution will be held in New York on December 28 with about 300 college representatives expected to attend.
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New York
U. Sr. A
Miss Stirling and Bob Jones Prepping for English Golf Tour
Atlanta golfers Miss Stirling and Bobby Jones begin practice at East Lake as they prepare for the British scene. Stirling drills with Stewart Maiden while Jones plays with Jack Davinon. Stirling sails in May to compete in the British women’s championship. Jones aims for the amateur and British open.
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Miss Stirling
Bob Jones
Atlanta
Miss Alexa
Stirling
Bobby Jones
England
East Lake
Stewart Maiden
Hobby
Jack Davinon
Bobby
New York
Inglish
Bob
Rameain
J. Douglas Edgar Druid Hills
Judicary Edger
Druid Hills Greens
Edgar
Ian
Pong
America
Chick Evans
Francia Culmet
United States
Cecil Lesteh
Murphy and Kennedy Set To Clash In Big Fight Card
Wednesday night's main event features Frankie Murphy and Sailor Kennedy in Atlanta. Jack Daly, famed former middleweight ref, will oversee with two judges as Walk Miller promises a balanced card. The program also features Battling Barnett vs Young Sharkey, Young Stribling against Kid Nappie, Ola Hooper vs Battling Moon, and a strong lineup noted for local boxing fans.
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Murphy
Kennedy
Jack Daly
Walk Miller
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Sam McVey
Joe Cocfrey
Jim Flynn
al Kaufman
George Gardner
George LeBlanche
Jack Root
Daly
Atlanta
Frankie Murphy
Auditorium
Miller
Sailor Kennedy
Savannah
Metropolia
South
Bill Bailey
Frankie
Batley
Bln
Battling - Barnett
Young
Jack Sharkey
Brooklys
Barnett
Sharkey
East
Stribling
Macon
Kid Nappie
Naphie
Hooper
Battling Moon
Knoxville
Moon
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Joe
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Charlie White
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Tommy Murphy
Matt Wells
K. C. Brown
Eddie Hanlon
Eddie Kelly
Biz Mackay
Freddy Welsh
Battling Nelso
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Verkon
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Wilhane
Georgia Bulldog
Tiger
Ala
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Epirit
Tora Collegiana
Samantha
Georgia Basketeers
Stereman
Dixie
Eddie Rawson
Billy Anderson
Kentucky State Basketeers
S.I.A.A
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South Carolina
Able
Coney Island
Frankie Burna
Corget
George Chaney
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Ahusades Eees
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Kwlgane
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Aseng
Cliff Wheatley
Kiwanis Club
Ss. V. Sanford
Ihhairman
Joe Bennett
Tech High School
Mercer Murray
G. ML. A
Fuzzy Woodruff
Frederick Arthur
Alexa
Mr. Arthur
McAuliffe
Arthur J
Birla
Ant Morgar
Lady Asquith
Pete Herman
Jimmy Wilde
Miss Wynne
Mr. Webster
Freddie
Welsh
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May Wynne
Wheatley
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Olympic Committee
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Capital City Tobacco Co
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