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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1921
Page
2
Benny Leonard retains the lightweight title at Madison Square Garden by stopping challenger Ritchie Mitchell in the sixth round. The Milwaukee fighter battled bravely despite a damaged eye as Leonard controlled the pace with precise punches and technical skill amid a high-profile crowd supporting devastated France.
The piece surveys major league prospects with Indians and Yankees as strong AL contenders and Giants in the NL led by Ruether and Pirates and Cardinals as threats. It notes greed in athletes, compares pro and college football appeal, recalls Tex Rickard’s failed Madison Square Garden pro games, and mentions Ed Lewis in wrestling.
In a clean fast double header opener at the Auditorium the A A C Reserves edged Tech Freshmen 23 to 16. Early Tech lead faded as A A C used a five man defense and long shots to pull away. Bryan starred for the Bean boys with strong all around play while Roane led Tech with six points in the late rally. Final: 23-16.
George Macdonell reports Emory College hosts two basketball doubleheaders at the City B C A floor tonight. The Medical School meets Liberal Arts, followed by Law School versus Theological School. Tickets free to students. public and alumni invited for a showcase of college hoops.
Atlanta promoter Walk Muller plans a five fight card at Savannah's Auditorium on Monday night January 21. Main event features Larry Avera vs Jimmy Conway in ten rounds, with Bailey vs Denham hoped as a three-round exhibition. Other bouts include Freddie Boorde vs Fear iesg Ferns, Billy Hopper vs Gattine Moon, and Young Stribling vs Kid Comb. Fans may ride a special car to Savannah if a party of twenty signs up. inform Miller at the Monday bouts. Tickets on sale at the Rex and Chess Place.
In Athens on January 14, the Georgia Red and Black defeated Auburn 31 to 22 in a hard fought indoor clash. Georgia rallied in the second half behind sustained team play, with standout moments from Billy Anderson, Rawson, and Page Bennett. Gurr subbed for Rawson and shined, while Auburn’s Hahn, Barks, and Wade gave a sharp performance. Georgia faces Mercer in Macon next. Auburn heads to Atlanta to meet the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Georgia Tech basketball, at the Auditorium, faltered against Wofford 20 to 18. A late Jackets rally, sparked by Gibby Fraser and Wrigley, narrowed a 19–7 deficit but proved insufficient against a stout Spartanburg defense led by Linsey and Fraser.
Joe Stecher once heavyweight wrestling champion has paralysis in his right arm and shoulder following a head lock during the title match that he lost to Ed Lewis a month ago. Doctors say the stroke began with a tight attack and worsened after a New York return.
Mobile Alabama January 14 Four more exhibition games were added to the Mobile team schedule today Two of the games will feature the St Louis Browns and two will be against the Milwaukee club of the American Association Information comes from a telegram from John D Logan president of the Mobile team who is in Chicago attending a meeting of club presidents
New York’s C J Faire, former world champion, advances to the final round of the first professional court tennis tournament in the United States after a straight set win over Roland Dutton of Boston. Soutar, of the Philadelphia Racquet Club, awaits tomorrow’s match as the winner advances to meet Jay Gould in the final challenge round next Tuesday.
In Melbourne on January 14 American tennis players won two singles matches while losing the doubles. William T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Patrick O'Hara Wood 8-6 6-2. William M. Johnston of California beat Norman E. Brookes 3-6 6-1 6-4. In doubles Gerald F. Paterson and J. B. Hawkes defeated Tilden and Lagrain Watson M. Washburn.
In New Orleans on January 14 the trial of officials from the Businessmen's Racing Association and grafters at the Fair Grounds track, accused of violating the tax and gambling laws, was postponed indefinitely by Judge Humphries in district court.
The gate receipts for the Sirat Gans Nelson tour are nearly double the $69,000 lightweight record with Tex Rickard estimating about 260000 in tickets sold. Fighters receive around 6000 each, and Leonard earned 20000 for Mitchell as blocks of 925 seats remained unsold. France should receive about 75000.
A satirical critique portrays women gaining height and vigor, while men grow weaker and passive. It laments fashion shifts, dismisses domestic duties, and imagines a future where female power challenges male supremacy, joking about politics and transportation. The piece mocks social rules and gender norms of its era.
University High led by Red Laird and Michinnett defeated Marist 24 to 10 in second round action. G M A defeated Commercial High 48 to 12 with Miers Anderson and King scoring over 10 each. Boys High rallied to beat Fulton High 87 to 23 as Meacham and Stevens led scoring. Angley and Nixon Mims contributed for the county squad.
Rough play plagued the local prep game as Universality High, Waltonites, and Hoy’s High faced ejections for personal fouls. Fairburn High beat College Park 16 to 6 on College Park’s court with Short and Upchurch starring for Fairburn. Fulton-Marietta game postponed. Southern Dental College begins basketball with Irish Lyle starring. Draughon’s meets Hanson. Georgia Baptist Nurses’ home team rising. Tech High welcomes Georgia Military College tonight in a key GBA clash.
Auburn Tigers meet undefeated Atlanta Athletic Club tonight at the Auditorium. Coach Donahue built a solid lineup around captain Huh Barks and guards Hahn Wade and Mandy, with McFadden at center. The Bees will call 8:30 p.m. start after an active season against Clemson Y, Spartanburg, Camp Benning, Baylor, and Birmingham Athletic Club.
In a Milwaukee bout Leonard Benn, the world lightweight champion, was floored three times by Richie Mitchell who mussed his immaculately kept hair in the first round. Red Herring, who lost to Larry Avera, recalled plans to lure Benn into a fight and described Benn’s corner crew brushing his hair between rounds as Mitchell aimed to disrupt the champion. Herring recounted his own slips and Benn’s counter after a hair-tearing tactic led to a heavy exchange that left both men momentarily shaken.
Georgia Tech states no overtures were made to renew athletic relations with the University of Georgia. The October 13 1920 Georgia Tech trustees resolution urged talk between student bodies, but faculty alumni and students favored not renewing relations due to years of hostility. Tech says no athletic overtures were submitted for consideration and the university took no action.
Gordon Institute defeated Boys' High School of Atlanta 28 to 24 in a highly charged Barnesville basketball game. Gilmerites trailed early but rallied to within a single score before the bell ended the Cadets' chances. Lanier High beat GBC in Macon 43 to 6.
The Georgia freshmen beat Riverside Military Academy 32 to 7 in a defense-light game at Moss Auditorium. Georgia led 22 to 6 at halftime as team play and coaching shown. Boren, Wilson, Murray, and Burton starred, with substitutes Pierce Boney Todd Venable. Referee Stegeman from Chicago officiated.
Hannes Satalainen, formerly Hannes Kolehmainen, who set the Antwerp Olympic Marathon record as a Finnish team member, today became a United States citizen. Kolehmainen holds many American distance records from three to ten miles and came to this country in 1912 after winning several Olympic events at Stockholm.
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