Denham Faces Giant Killer In Main Event At Auditorium
Atlanta boxing fans pack Auditorium for a top card led by Denham vs Jack Dillon in a heavyweight showdown billed as the main event. The semi windup features Budd vs Avera, Ferns vs Boorde, and Young Stribling vs Tim O Dowd, with Fuzzy Woodruff refereeing. Advance sales at local halls indicate a record crowd.
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Denham
Giant Killer
Eck Denham
Atlanta
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Rattling Budd
Larry Avera
Pearless
Ferns
Freddie Boorde
Birmingham
Pener
Young ‘Stribling
Macon
Tim O'Dowd
United States
Miller
Jack Denam
Dillon
Budd
Threddie Boorde
Fearless Ferns
Freddie
Fuzzy Woodruff
Chess’ Place
Luna
Crescant
Majestic
Jack Denham
American Railway Express Company
Jack Ditlon
Atlantan
Hoogler
Denham Om
Millers
O'Dowd
Ferna
Georgia Bulldogs Rally for Atlanta Clash This Weekend
Georgia coach Stegeman has formed a strong Red and Black quintet that has fared well this season. The Bulldogs, arriving from Savannah, prepare for a decisive road battle against the Atlanta Athletic Club, a longtime rival who beat Georgia twice last season. Captain Buck Cheaves, Tue Pew and Red Owens anchor the lineup as Georgia seeks revenge on the Bean men on their home court.
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Georgia
Gate City
Atlanta Athletic Club
Bulldog
Savannah
Atlanta Five
Fn Denarturs
Buck” Cheaves
Tue Pew
Clemson College Defeats Tarheels in Close Basketball Clash
Clemson College defeated University of Carolina 44 to 26 in a vigorous afternoon game at Clemson, with Clemson taking the lead after a brief Carolina surge. Stars for Clemson included Colbert and Hines, while Newman shone for Carolina along with Waugh and Sparkman in a competitive display.
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Clemson College
D. C
Clemson Tiger
University of Carolina Gamecocks
Gamecocks
Tigers
Carolina
Clemson
Colbert
Hines
Newman
Caroling
Waugh
Sparkman
Carolina Pos
Colbert Wallace
Schutletter
Coles
Foyosk
Yang Stephens
Tech High opens baseball practice with eighty five players
Coach Tolbert led the first practice of the year at Tech High with about eighty five men reporting. Prospects look strong for a good season for the Marietta street lads, with several lettermen from last year returning including Winston Carroll Umford Richardson Terrell and captain Miles. Tolbert to coach the outfield and is praised for previous Cadets teams.
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Tolbert
Tech High
Marietta Street
Winston Carroll
Umford
Richardson
Terrell
Peek High
Edmont
Noted Wingo Brothers to Aid Petrels
The Petrel baseball squad began outdoor practice at Oglethorpe under Coach Anderson. Ivy Wingo and Red Wingo will arrive soon to assist, with Ivy taking charge of the receiving staff. The team faces a 24-game schedule including Michigan Harvard Centre and key Southern rivals Georgia Alabama and Tech, plus two tours through the Carolinas and Virginia and a separate trip through Alabama and Mississippi.
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Ted ‘Staton
Petrel
Anderson
Ivy Wingo
Cincinnati Reds
Red” Wingo
New York Yankees
Oglethorpe
Carlisle
Michigan
Harvard
Centre
Ponce de Leon
Petrals
Georgia
Alabama
Tech
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginian
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Mississippi
Kirkwood Again Defeats Celtic Club’s Quintet
Kirkwood High defeated the Celtic club from Hoys High yesterday. After a 19 19 halftime, Kirkwood surged to 34 points while Celtic managed 12. Lineup details list PickettWhite Barnes Dowd Upshaw Phillips with substitutes McGee Lindsey. Referee Wilson.
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Kirkwood High
Celtic
Hoys' High School
Kirkwood Boys
Kirkwood
E'Wood
Pos
Pickett
Petrel Track Team Hosts First Workout
Aspirants to the Petrel track team held their initial workout Monday afternoon under Manager Marquis F. Calmes. Daily practice will continue until the Petrels compete, with optimism high about a strong season given plentiful material from Coach Anderson and growing turnout. The four who ran Monday were Calmes, Reid, H. Jones, and Dobbs.
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Petrel
Marquis F. Calmes
Petrels
Calmes
Reid
H. Jones
Dobbs
Anderson
Oglethorpe
Joe Welling Heads to Hot Springs for Benny Leonard Bout
Chicago lightweight Joe Welling and 133 pound Eddie Mahoney left for Hot Springs Arkansas to train four weeks for his eight round championship bout with Benny Leonard in St. Louis February 25. Welling will complete training in St. Louis.
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Chicago
Joe Well the
Eddie Mahoney
Pacific Coast
Hot Springs
Ark
Benny
Leonard
St. Louis
Welling
Leonard Offered 20000 for Ten-Round Bout in Milwaukee
Milwaukee February 14 Benny Leonard lightweight champion was offered 20000 by promoter Tom Andrews to fight Richie Mitchell of Milwaukee in March. The proposed bout would be ten rounds and non decision with no title at stake.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Benny Leonard
Tom Andrews
Ed Richie Mitchell
Milwakee
Georgetown Hilltoppers Rout Georgia Tech in 37 To 14 Victory
Washington February 14 Georgetown Hilltoppers basketball machine defeated Georgia Tech 37 to 14. Buck Flowers stood out in a solid season performance as Georgetown overwhelmed Tech early in the second half. The Yellow Jackets face Catholic University next in a return engagement at home.
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Washington
Georgetown Hilltoppers
Georgetown
Golden Tornado
Georgia Tech
Yellow Jackets
Tech
Virginia Military Academy
Hilltoppers
Pac
Buck Flowers
Catholic University
Gator Champs Balk at G M A in Local Debate
In Jacksonville a Times-Union column by Red Davis sparked a clash over Georgia Military Academy scheduling with Duval High School. Duval rejected a small fifty dollar guarantee, seeking fair terms including travel and subsistence costs for College Park Cadets to play in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Times- Union
John “Red” Davis
Georgia
Duval
College Park
Florida
Burbage
Duval High School
Dempsey Plans European Tour Ahead of Carpentier Bout
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will tour Europe for six weeks starting in March with exhibitions in England and France. Manager Jack Kearns said dates are set and Dempsey aims to sail in two weeks, returning to New York around March 1 to finish arrangements for the July 2 title defense against Carpentier. Possible plans include a bout in New York and exploring next summer matchups with Willard or Moran.
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Boston
Jack Dempsey
England
France
Carpentier
New York
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Salt Lake City
Kearns
Caree Nile
Joss Willard
Frante Moran
Beaten Buck Hatcher Leads Tennessee To Club Match
A. A. C. faces Tennessee Wednesday at the Auditorium. The Vols, coached by Joe Bean, show improving form after a slow start. Buck Hatcher, famed 1920 captain, may score from long range as Atlanta fans expect a tough battle in this public club showdown.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
University of Tennessee
Atlanta
Buck Hatcher
Parke Davis
Cireles
Buck
Tennessee
Joe Bean
Bean
Sunday School League Fast Games At The Y M A
Two fast games were played. Central Presbyterian beat Drum Hills 32 to 4 with Russey and Smith starring and Oastler notable for Drum Hills. St Paul defeated Western Heights 26 to 13 with White and Woodall leading winners and Mott and McGee starring for the losers.
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Central Presbyterian
Drum Hills
Russey and Smith
Oastler
St. Paul
Western Heights
Mott and McGee
White and Woodall
Arkansas Player Dies From Injuries At High School Court
Conway Arkansas February 14 Troy Shumate 19 a Blackfort High School basketball team member died today from internal injuries sustained Saturday when his abdomen was struck during a game with Guinn High School Shumate collided with an opponent whose knee hit him in the midsection.
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Conway
Ark
Troy Shumate
Blackfort High School
Guinn High School
Shumate
Marsh Corgan
Zbynsko Defeats Freberg In Chicago Wresling Match
Polish heavyweight Stani slaus Zbynsko won over John Freberg of Chicago in a 23 minute 13 second bout here tonight. Zbynsko used a toe hold to secure the victory in a closely watched wrestling event.
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New, Yark
Stanislaus Zbynsko
John Freberg
Chicago
Francis Appleby Wins Billiard Match in Cleveland
Francis Appleby of New York defeated Dr. A L Brown of Cleveland 200 to 88 in the national amateur 182 balloone billiard championship. Appleby posted a 146 21 average with high runs of 70, 46, and 29, a standout performance in the afternoon session.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Francis Appleby
New York
A. L Brown
Appleby
Mitchell and squad to arrive March 7 in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on February 14 Fred Mitchell manager of the Boston Nationals and a party of 25 pitchers and catchers will reach Galveston for spring training March 7, a week before the main contingent per an announcement by Bob Tarleton business manager of the Galveston team.
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Galveston
Texas
Fred Mitchell
Boston Nationals
Bob Tarleton
Jalveston
Bright
Nnnnally CO
Whitehall ST
National Paper Co
Simpson ‘Street
Southern Railway
Iim
Railway Matl Cleres
Frankily Institute
Dept. Gsm
Rochester
Guarenter
Atlanta Barber College
Mitchell
Al’anta Barber College
Ko Mitchell
Central Dyliding
Anderson Strain
Fulcanizer Co
Whitehall Street
Union_ Nova Co
Terminal Station
Oleo
Lasalle Extension University
Forsyth
IVY
Ludwiz
Westover
Kansasity
Consolidated
Wash
Washington, DC
Crichfield
Johnie City
Tennenses
White Tuxbury Lumber_Co
Charleston
T. A. of M
Bert Jones
AL Fern Avenue
ESIPL
EXCH
Austell
Cruise Leaves for Texas to Join Boston Braves
Sylacauga February 14 Walton Cruise right fielder for the Boston National League team has signed his 1921 contract and leaves Tuesday to join the Braves in Galveston Texas for spring training. The Sylacauga Brave has fully recovered from last season injury and is expected to have a big season under the big top.
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Sylacauga
Alt
Walton Cruise
Boston
Galveston
Texas
Braves
Sylacauga Brave
Clarence Pell Wins Racquet Tourney at Tuxedo Park
Clarence Pell national amateur racquet champion won the final of the annual gold racquet tournament at Tuxedo Park New York defeating Hewitt Morgan of the New York Tennis and Racquet Club. The score was 16 9, 15 11, 12 15, 5 11. Pell also won the event last year.
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Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Clarence Pell
Amteur
Hewitt Morgan
New York
Pell
Macon Blues Triumph Over Florida in Crippled Lineup
In a February 14 game at Macon the M. C. blues defeated the University of Florida 47 to 19 despite a weakened lineup missing Lloyd, Ricks, and Josh Cody. The hosts used fresh rotations, showcase passing, accurate shooting, and strong floor play to secure the win. Also noted is the International Women Preachers association, formed in St. Louis a year ago, with Miss Madeline Southard of Winfield, Kansas as president.
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Macon
Macon ¥. M. C
Blues
University of Florida
Lloyd
Ricks
Josh Cody
International Women Preachers’ Association
St. Louis
Made- Une Southard
Winflett
Kan
Mumford is Barred in Prep League
Prep league officials ruled Mumford of Tech High ineligible for play citing that he had already received a diploma and was not a bona fide student. The decision ends Mumford’s basketball and diamond season and tech High faces impact as prep activities shift to a new schedule including swim ming meet set for March 29 and baseball dates.
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Mumford
Tech High
Technological High School
I? A
Land
Jackson and Others Deny Conspiracy in 1919 Scandal
Chicago February 14 Formal repudiations were filed in criminal court on behalf of Claude Williams Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver denying grand jury confessions of conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series They deny ever making the charges or receiving $250 from Charles Nims and seek a bill of particulars The state argues indictments are complete Judge Dever to hear arguments Wednesday.
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Chicago
Claude Williams
Joe Jackson
Willliams
Jackson
George
Buck) Weaver
Weaver
Charles IL Nims
Nims
Sai
Cincinnati Nationals
Dever
Smithies and U S B to Meet Today in Basketball Lineup
A busy afternoon features Tech High facing University School for Boys at the M C A G M A and Fulton. Tech High seeks to even a loss to the Bluebirds while U S B aims to capitalize. G M A Fulton promises a solid scrap and Marist against Commercial High provides another attraction. A separate girls game has Kirkwood High school visiting Decatur High with both teams strong.
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Tech High
University School For Boys
Fulton
Ad Marist
U. S
Bluebirds
Smithies
Kirkwood High School
Decatur High
Decatur
Wilson Defends Actions in S B D Leaving League
Coach Jack Wilson of the Hanson girls basketball team defends his role in the Southern School Hook Depository withdrawal from the Girls Commercial Basketball League. He denies involvement with players or publicity for a star player, disputes Fincher’s claims, and notes league disputes over a February 3 game amid sickness and eligibility issues. He mentions affidavits alleging Lanier University players were used.
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Jack Wilson
Banson Star Company
Eam
Southern School Hook Depository
Fincher
Alk
Mills
Hanson
Cooner
Cain
B. D. Fame
Henea
King
Mo King
Indy
Haugon
B. D
Lanier
J.C. Fife
Fite
A.A. CL
Miss Condon
Mig Ganno
Laie ' University
B.C
Mme Close
Tack Wilson
Cone Hanzon
Early Starts Planned for S I A A Tourney Contests
Tournament organizers eye all day sessions for the S I A A basketball event with early starts possible on opening day February 24 and a four day schedule ending March 1. With 20 entries likely, two hour games push for staggered morning afternoon and evening slots as Atlanta Athletic Club leads the effort while teams travel from Louisiana Texas and across the Southeast to reach Atlanta.
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Fuzzy Woodruff
Deay Wreak
Atlanta Athletic Club
Furman
Georgia Tech
Auburn
al Doonan and
Big Club Associates
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
Texas
Atlanta
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Golfing Etiquette Lessons Badly Needed
A breezy look at Piedmont Park’s municipal golf course shows a large crowd and lively interest in golf. The piece laments lack of posted etiquette rules and critiques disruptive behavior by small boys and spectators, urging proper conduct and orderly play.
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Tiv
Shepherd
St. Andrews
Piedmont’ Park
Classified Rates and Advertisement Rules Notice
Classified page outlines rates and rules for insertions in multiple classifications. It specifies cash in advance requirements, minimum two-line ads, and operator assistance, with a note that the Constitution bears responsibility for a single insertion error.
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Meei
Personal Mathety Panitarium Private Retired Home
Private home for a retired individual described as homelike with homes provided for an infanta. Mention of Sire M D Mitchell and an address 929 Windoor Wheel. Also references to passenger service day and night WWE 5.
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Mathenity Panitarium
Infanta
Sire
M.D. Mitchell
Windoor
Die Pasenger
WWE
Educational era waned violin and piano pupils call Hemlock 4425
Violin and piano lessons available as part of a waning educational era. Interested individuals may call Hemlock 4425 for details and enrollment information.
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Hemlock
Lost and Found and Help Wanted Advertisements
A clutter of lost and found notices and help wanted ads from a historic Decatur/Atlanta page. Items include a stray fox terrier named Ham Menard with a contact, car theft recoveries for 1921 Chevrolet and 1920 Ford, exchanges for clothing and jewelry, and numerous job listings for stenographers clerks bookkeepers and sales staff plus college and detective notices. Also fashion overcoat, Cameo breast pin, and barber college offers.
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Condurr Street
Decatur
Ham Menard
Uense
Fsa
Marietin Street
Tra
Forsyth Street
Cary Motor No
Westminster
8. C
Thomas Lumisia
Craglu
Murray
Peachtree Street
Shifby Street
Federal Tire Co
Houston Street
W. Suitabie
Help Wanted in Millinery and Office Jobs
Help wanted notices seek female salesladies for millinery, an experienced typist for an insurance office, and a general reply with work experience education and references. Positions in a local firm and a new town project are advertised with brief application directions.
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Wasser
M. Rich & Bros. Co
Alngie
Betwen
Baidy
168 Games Listed For International Baseball League
New York February 14 1921 the International League of Baseball Clubs adopted a season schedule confirming 168 games. President John Conway Toole noted there was little excitement during the meeting and the full published schedule will be released Monday next.
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New York
International League of Baseball Clubs
John Conway Toole
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Daly
John Mahoney
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EAMS
Wan
Borgetta
Wingo Brothers
Celtic Club
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Bout
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Wilson
Barbey
Jack Ditton
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Tim McCarthy
Walk Miller
Hume McDonald
Frank Brazill
Charlie Frank
St. Paul Apostles
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Memphis
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Brazil
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Charn
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Tex Rickard
Impressario
Tex
New York Boxing Commission
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Commission
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Europe
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