Babe and the Box Office by Fuzzy Woodruff
A vintage column musing on Babe Ruths fame and box office pull, noting waning excitement and public fatigue with his publicity. It recalls Ruths 1919 home run record and the shift in public interest, plus memories of Joe Rickert and other oldtimers amid betting scandals in New Orleans.
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Continental League Plans For Big Year
Boston reports the Continental Baseball League formed with Andrew F. Lawson as president. Franchises were allocated to states including Massachusetts New York New Jersey Maryland Ohio Michigan Indiana and possibly Ontario with Toronto as a team site. No salary cap was set and a Boston park could be built if the Red Sox refuse sale. Fred Lundy named franchise agent for certain interests in Boston. Indiana franchise went to Donald Jones Indianapolis. New Jersey to Charles H. Mack Philadelphia.
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Babe Ruth Aims for Sixty Homers in 1921 Season
New York January 4 Babe Ruth says he will not be disappointed if he hits at least sixty home runs in the 1921 season. He plans six weeks of wood chopping at his Massachusetts farm to shed pounds, then will join the Yankees pitching staff in Arkansas late next month. He believes his throwing arm will be ready for next summer and intends to twirl for the team.
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Inaugural Fund Debate Hits Senate Over Funds
Washington January 4 Pro long debate on 60 009 for congressional expenses tied to the presidential inauguration stalled after five hours. Senators Knox Fletcher Reed Norris pressed economy while Borah and Jones urged frugality, with talks on reviewing stand costs and district needs amid ostentation concerns.
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Four Americans Escape Besieged Urfa to Aleppo
A Near East relief dispatch reports four of seven American relief workers in the besieged Urfa area have escaped and reached Aleppo. The remaining three were believed safe but awaiting a chance to move. The group, including Joseph S. Stewart of the University of Georgia, led the Harpoot mission and arrived at Ramsoun after a perilous overland route.
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Warren in Four-Year Span Stirs Political Bash
A column previews the Four Years Ahead with Warren in the White House, mocking reformers, the Senate, and society. It imagines Warren shedding old loyalties, facing a tough congress, and enduring public scrutiny as he navigates a long presidency.
YMCA to Open Two Night School Classes Monday
The Y M C A announces two new classes starting Monday night in salesmanship and public speaking at the association's night school. Any Atlanta man may join, with Robert H. Jones Jr. teaching public speaking and Ralph Tracy instructing salesmanship. Enrollments are being taken at the YMCA or by calling Ivy 861.
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Decatur Quintet Meets Lawrenceville Five Friday Night
Decatur High School to host the Lawrenceville High girls basketball team Friday at 7 30 on the new indoor court. The game will help select the Decatur squad for the prep league season and marks the first on the recently completed court costing about 1206 to 2500 dollars, the most expensive in the Atlanta area.
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Griffin Relief Board Formed to Aid Charity
Griffin Ga January 4 Special The pastors of the six central churches of Griffin have organized a permanent relief association to handle charity cases emerging. All lodges and civic groups have incorporated in the movement named The Griffin Board of Belief. Thirty five men and women are on the board of control represented by an executive committee of five to manage details. The movement was started and fostered by the local board of trade.
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Deserted husband ends life after wife abandons home
Fred Tillinzeworth, a 47 year old Black man of 47 South Boulevard, was found Tuesday morning in his home by friends. A note to his wife explained his despondency after she left him and indicated he had taken poison. He died several hours later.
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Lady Grateful for Help Received
A reader recounts 15 years of worsening stomach and liver trouble with gas and heart fluttering. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy a single dose relieved symptoms and allowed normal eating. The ad claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, with money-back guarantee. Jacobs' Pharmacy is listed as a source.
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Evers Bans Crap Shooting As Managers Tackle Gambling
United News reports Johnny Evers and William L. Veeck push a ban on craps, high limit poker, and gambling in baseball for the 1921 season. Branch Rickey and other managers align, aiming to curb gambling on trains, hotels, and clubhouses, amid past scandals involving the White Sox and World Series fixes.
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Coast Invasion Of East California Spurs Questions
New York January 4 California football victory over Ohio State raises broad questions about the east facing a coast team next season. The piece notes Pacific coast strength, forward pass integration, and comparisons to Notre Dame, Penn State, and midwest play, with emphasis on generalship and a balanced offense. It also touches tennis triumphs and the rise of national collegiate sports governance, highlighting California, Tilden, Johnston, Brookes, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association in Chicago.
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