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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1921

Page

11

Pete Herman Edges Jimmie Wilde In Bantamweight Battle

London January 13 The Associated Press reports Pete Herman of New Orleans former world bantamweight champion decisively defeated Jimmie Wilde of Britain at Albert Hall in the seventeenth round after the referee stopped the bout as Wilde was being overwhelmed. The fight, billed for the world bantam title, drew ten thousand spectators including the Prince of Wales. Herman weighed 118 pounds while Wilde weighed lighter, the crowd lauding the American’s boxing and sportsmanlike conduct. Wilde had led early but Herman’s late weight advantage, left combos to the ribs and right to the jaw turned the tide, ending Wilde’s hopes as the referee rescued the Welshman from a knockouts.

London Associated Press Pete. Herman New Orleans Albert Hall Jimmie Wilde Wilde Harman Herman Vthla Joe Lynch Opern Madison Square Garden New York Altthough Great Britain Prince of Wales Jeff Levinsky Lght Bombardier ‘Welly Bng- Yishman Levinaky Wells Portals Herman “Wilde Burt Kenny Spalla Heavywelenta I Wilde

Barons building real club under Woodward drive

The Birmingham Barons, aiming to rebound from a slump, plan a serious 1921 season under owner Rick Woodward. They have signed Fitcher Newton from Baltimore and vow a spendthrift, competitive approach, hoping to reestablish the Barons as a top Southern League franchise.

Birmingham Barons Barons Fitcher Newton Baltimore ‘S Birmingham Rick Woodward Newport Hick Birmingham Tub Penny Wise Thersabouts Woodward Wetlabe Hoe Molesworth Army Quack” Smith The Barrons Smith

American Net Stars Lose to Australians in Melbourne

In Melbourne on January 13, Norman Brooks and Patrick O'Hara Wood defeated William Tildey and W M Johnston in doubles 6-3. Captain Watson Washburn of America beat Gerald F Patterson 7 5 6 3, and Tilden Pid can J B Hawkes of Australia connected in singles.

Melbourne Australia Norman Brooks Patrick’ O'Hara Wood Wiliam Tildey W. M. Johnston

Sally League Enters B Classifica tion

Sanguary 713A describes the Sally League moving into a B classification following a National Baseball body action in Chicago. South Atlantic expected to apply for advancement later, with a January meeting planned in Greenville.

Columbia S. C National Chicago Neemant South Antic

Tom Millan Purchases Memphis Club Interest in Cash Deal

Tom Millan announced tonight that Memphis club president Tom Wat king completed a cash acquisition involving three years and a shortstop, Jen Millan, with other terms mentioning Memphis, Chicks, and Harry Collenberger in the Memphis organization.

Tom Millan Memphis Chicks Jen Millan Wil Southern Asgocinttosnat Memphis” Club Harry Collenberger Mempheshurtston Tom Watking

Camp Perry Selected for Rifle Matches

Washington January reports Camp Perry Ohio selected today by a national board to host the next rifle matches. Date for the event will be announced later, with promotion of rifle practice emphasized.

Washington Caimp

Doubled header event at Paint club tonight

In a distorted notice a double header is set for the Paint club tonight at eight o'clock. The draft game and related matches are mentioned with unclear names and times due to OCR errors.

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Farrell Slated For Secretary Job In Baseball

Auburn native Farrell, famed in minor leagues, is slated as secretary to Federal Judge Kenesaw Landis and commissioner of organized baseball. A formal salary and term remain unsettled but a one year tenure is anticipated.

Farrell Auburn Bavome Kenesaw Mv Landis Oday Nes Jidge Landis Jock Soutar Ennis

Chaitanoga South Soccer Club Sins in Night Club Row

A garbled report cites Chattanors Southern saosin clubs in a nocturnal incident. No clear names or dates are readable, but the item implies a disciplinary issue or altercation tied to a sports club.

Unclear OCR: fragmentary sports note

Fragmentary text mentions a game and players but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities. unable to derive a full headline and summary from the provided snippet.

I Might Call Off Big Bout Says Kearns

Jack Dempsey manager Jack Kearns said the Dempsey Willard championship bout in New York might be called off due to a New York boxing commission ruling setting a 15 admission cap at championship events. He warned the revenue cap could limit Madison Square Garden receipts to about 150000, insufficient to stage the match.

Los Angeles Cal Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Dempsey Jose Willard New York New York‘boxing ‘Commission Madison Square ‘Garden

Georgia and Auburn Face Off In Indoor Clash Tonight

Georgia Bulldogs meet Auburn Tigers in an indoor court showdown at Athens. Both teams remain unbeaten as Stegeman plans to field the same lineup, with Hahn and Harke leading Auburn despite Purman’s recent losses. Freshmen from Georgia and Riverside Military Academy also compete in an opener.

Athens Bulldog of Georgia Auburn Tiger Georgia-Auburn Court Auburn Josh Cody Mercerites Purman Stezeman Aubug Hahn Chieftain Harke Georgina Riverside Miliary Academy Gainesville Wil Murray Bohren Walhrs Cooper Jon Bennett

Marietta Y Girls Defeat Hanson Five In League Play

In the Pine Street Y M I league, Marietta Y Girls defeated Hanson Motor Company five 31 to 4. Georgia Baptist Nursery easily beat Southern School Book 23 to 2, Amoma Class downed Central Bank 18 to 3. Parrett led Marietta with five field goals and three fouls, Wilbanks added three, Ranfall scored twice. LayleGanon and Leratto Condon starred for Hanson. Del Gaines and Flora Mae Medlock highlighted Amoma Class’s win as Mann and Morris excelled for the losers.

Eaehtres Marietta Hanson Motor Company Georgia Baptist Schonl Amoma Central Bante Hanson Gober Galley Lacey Groover Nurass Miss Parrett Miss Wilbanks Ranfall Miss Witbanks Gonta Layle Ganon Leratto Condon

Auburn Tigers Face Atlanta Club Three-Game Test

The Atlanta Athletic Club prepares for a challenging Saturday night with Auburns Tigers at the Auditorium after a strong win over Mercer. Coach Joe Beans squad is confident to extend a long winning streak as the Tigers bring a balanced attack and tough defense to the clash.

Alabama Atlanta ‘Athletic -Club Michael Donkhue Auburn ‘Tigers Birmingham Athletic Club Joe Bean Allantans Tiger of the Plains Auburn Mercer Atlanta Gene Alien Athletic Club

Inauguration Ride Caper Faces Harding and Guard

A sequence from September 1921 describes President Harding weighing transport options for the inauguration as his train crosses a trestle. Ernest Chapman, a guard and athlete, acts quickly to hit the emergency brake, preventing disaster. The piece recalls California football prowess and a remembered boxing parallel, with mentions of Princeton, Ohio State, Harvard, and Bill Steers.

Robert Edgad Max Mr. Harding Harding Ernest Chapman Chapman Gono Washington

Taylor stresses need of training amid touring realtors

A visiting group of realtors toured Atlanta areas from the Luckle Street entrance of the hotel. They visited Brookhaven, Drain Hills, Want Like Country, Piedmont and Grant parks, Georgia Tech, Em iniveralty, the Scottish Rite for Crippled Children, and the penitentiary as part of a committee’s review. The event followed an exhibit of lands and salads and highlighted training needs.

Elty Luckle-street Brookhaven Drain Hills Hat Ston

Miske w Goot Bout Cae Mapped January Delay

Fragmentary note reports a canceled bout due to infant McGoorty illness. Names and details are unclear in the OCR, but the event appears linked to a boxing or wrestling bout with postponed schedule and associated beverages or sponsors. Further readability needed for full specifics.

Benny Leonard Autographs 17000 Photos Widest Fan Mail

Benny Leonard has ordered seventeen thousand photographs of himself and receives more autograph requests than any movie star. He personally responds to every letter and has given away thousands of pictures. In football, California’s 28–0 victory over Ohio State on New Year’s Day shows the West’s strength. Ohio had an unbeaten, highly ranked team.

California Ohio Boys Princeton Californie Tallen Bears Tigers Ohio State Harvard Oregon Bil Stears Oreten Bill ‘Steers Bill Steers Ohio Benny Leonard Freddy ‘Welsh Benny The Bell Syndicate, Inc University of California Pasadena Npar Sagt Stinchcomb

Major General Wood to Inspect Camp Benning January 20

Columbus dispatch reports Major General Leonard Wood would inspect Camp Benning on January 20 in a formal arrival announced January 13. In Greenville, Bramlett, a contractor, was found guilty of murdering his mother-in-law and, after a mercy recommendation, waived his new trial motion and was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Columbus Gad Leonard Greenville S. C Hugh T. _Bramlett Henee

Local dispute over statues sparks new debate

An unclear note suggests a faction claims more statues and hints at a republic theme. The fragment references Gre nen and alternate ideas, with no concrete dates or names clearly readable.

Fragmentary Verse Fragments and Historical Allusions

A fragmented text mixes mythological references Greece and Turks with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Cox's campaign and a sense of historical or scientific value, with stray lines about laughter, guards, and individuals like Renee and Yost, but lacks coherent narrative or clear event.

Prep League Round Two Looms In Local Showdowns

In a brisk afternoon slate at University High and Commercial courts, Fulton High faces Boys High after an earlier Commercial upset. Coach L L Boone has University High starting strong with a deep bench, while Jon Bean anchors Marist and Br Fincher referees the tilt. Standings show tight races as Tech High leads with 1.000, Fulton and Boys High sit near the top, and Commercial trails in the early rounds.

Mprist University Commercial Court Fulton Elock L.L. Boone University High Jon Bean Marist Br. Fincher Couree Park P.c. Tech High O Fulton High Boys’ High

Post-Season Series Set For Southern Baseball Title

Federal Judge Kennesaw M. Landis leads baseball under new advisory board while Southern and Texas leagues announce a seven game post season series for the southern championship. The series uses old world series rules and a joint board of control with league presidents.

Chicago Kennesaw M. Sands Baseball Advisory Board John Heydlér B. B. Johnson M. H Sexton National Association of Professions Baseball Clubs John. H. Farrell Association Judge Landis Bet Sohn. Martin Southern League J. Doak Roberts Texas League

Surgeons Meet Here Tonight With Noted Speakers

A noted session gathers eminent surgeons including Dr Franklin H. Martin Chicago, Dr John Osborn Polak Brooklyn, and Dr Joseph Colt Bloodgood Baltimore. Talks cover preventive medicine, cancer control, hospital standardization, and pre natal care to reduce maternal mortality and surgical risks.

Pranktin H. Martin Chicago John Osborn Polak Brooklyn Joseph . Colt Bloodgood Baltimore Mayor Key Franklin HL Martin American College of Surgeons Colt Bloodgood United Stat

Tech Meets Wofford Tonight At Auditorium

Tech faces Wofford in a double header at the Auditorium with freshmen to play first, the Atlanta Athletic Club reserves next, and the varsity billed as a key contest. The Jackets seek revenge after a recent defeat and bring the same lineup as against Josh Cody’s team, led by Fraser and Braxton with Mayer and Flowers in support, while Mercer’s upset win looms as motivation.

Wallace George Yellow Jackets Wofford Methodists Tech Atlanta ‘Athletic Club Scrap Wofford Spartanburg Handy of the Baptists Coach Bean Mercer Methodists Josh McIntyre Howard Oscar Davis

From Leagues Split to Fame Players Face Tough Transition

A veteran observer notes the difficulty for athletes crossing from the National to the American League and vice versa. He cites intense rivalries and unfamiliar surroundings as major barriers to immediate success, with examples from boxing and chess highlighting brains matching brawn. The piece reflects on the enduring value of spirit in sport and the inspiration athletes draw from tough moments.

Donkey Derby Thrills Crowds At Stamford Bridge Race

English racing’s Donkey Derby at Stamford Bridge drew over ten thousand spectators as jockeys rode stubborn donkeys for a carnival finish. Jimmy Canty on Stumps won, amid a late finish scare and a judge’s debate over placings. Betting ran heavy and spectators laughed at the sport’s lighthearted spectacle.

Tom Stamford Bridge Gage Batmford Bridge Jimmy Canty Stumps Victor Smythe Blower Gray Moke Nythe Smythe Canty Stumpy

The American College of Surgery on universal safe operations

The American College of Surgery argues that every person deserves the best possible surgery in the safest environment and that no state or province can forego such care. It urges collaboration among citizens, medical professionals, and administration to address the problem. The meeting’s fall program is announced with H. Goldamit as chairman.

Américan’ College of United States Canada Ita American College of Sur- Seong

Atlanta Finance Gathering to Open First Session in City

A historic meeting to be held in Atlanta features a broad agenda on municipal securities public utilities and material bonds. Investment bankers Domese tle securities and others coordinate this two day session with delegates from California Canada and various U.S. regions.

Peraonde Atlanta Hugh Bond Iaxues Bond, Flaua Northwestern Bell Tell Aphone Company Domesetle Securities Morcag É& Co Guaranty Trust Company Zenice Upy Nancal Tora Os ‘Gstant California Canada Mogian -Tar

Incomplete text: court action restrains joint venture

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a court order or injunction issued yesterday involving multiple entities and possible insurance or guarantee terms. The legible items reference legal action, parties, and a restraint but lack clear names, dates, or locations.

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