Revival of Wrestling Drives Jiujitsu Interest in 1930s Sport
The article discusses a revival of wrestling in the United States and England, highlighting Jiujitsu expert Miyake and his rival Bothner. It describes Miyake’s holds and pressure techniques, his potential match plans, and the broader impact on interest in wrestling and martial arts, with attention to personalities, prospects, and public reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
United States
Will
Cur
Boxing Dangers Compared to Football Risks
The author argues football is more dangerous than boxing due to intentional blows in the ring versus accidents in football. He cites boxers averaging under twenty bouts, under ten rounds, with thousands of blows and potential injuries, contrasted with football hazards. The piece notes college players face higher risk, making boxing seem less severe in total, though public opinion treats fighting as inherently brutal.
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Wrax
Moore
Ing
Shas
Packey Melariand
Parson Davies and Old Timers in Longacre Square
In a New York hotel lobby Parson Davies recalls fallen friends and old scandals as crowds pass by. He speaks of Peter Jackson and the era, noting both admiration and regret while recounting a San Francisco cafe tale. Also notes a Chinese pitcher signed by Portland Beavers and drafts exposing past identities.
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Longacre Square
New York
Rte
Char Davies
Long
Joks
Weit
Considine
Jimmy Dine
Tom Gallagher
Icke Roche
Peter Jackson
Ana
Davies
Jackson
Peter
San Francisco
Leenks Malis
California
Walter McCredie
Portland Beavers
Alana
Honolulu
Ritchie Uses Weighted Dummy for Sparring Bid
Willie Ritchie trains with a weighted base dummy to stay in condition for a potential title rematch against Freddie Welsh. The dummy provides tireless, quick countering practice, though not a full substitute for real sparring partners. Baseball seen as wartime cure, Harvard alumnus argues a Europe with league play could have averted war, citing fans’ temperance during the baseball season.
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Y Willie Ritchie
Preddie Welsh
United States
Ritchie
Harvar Altomni Bulletin
Harvard
Europe
Berlin
Paris
London
Vienna
Antwerp
Belgrade
Bruswerg
High Salaries Provoke Debate Over Baseball Pay
Reports show star pitchers and players drawing unprecedented salaries with Welter Johnson offered 20 000 a year for three years. Names such as Wagner Cobb Nap Lajoie Mathewson Evers and Collins surface among top earners as clubs contend with rising costs and the impact on league finances.
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Senay
Welter Johnson
Johnson
United States
John Henry Wagner
Pittsburgh
Wagner
Iris Speaker
Cobb
Detroit
Nap Lajoie
Cleveland
Bresnahan
Filip
Chicago Nationals
Christy
Ele St) Mathewson
Matty
Carpentier No Powder Smelled While War Skills Grow
A Paris observer notes Georges Carpentier avoided frontline danger during World War I by taking a rest cure near safety and studying aviation while French officials used his fame to promote boxing in schools, the army, and the navy. He reportedly avoided being targeted and was not shot, despite sensational reports.
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Georges Carpentier
Georges
Paris
Carpentier
St. Cyr
France
Army
Navy
Carpowder
Garpentier
Speed and tire wear in racing warn speed is costly
Horace De Linsor of Glaker of tires argues that excessive speed wears tires and wastes time replacing worn components. He notes racing shows that fire hazards and friction shorten life, and private owners who drive too fast risk reduced longevity of their vehicles.
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Horace de Linsor
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Jiujitsu
Oscar Doyle
Chicago
Mao
Jack
Miyake
Guiteaimund
George Bothner
Bothner
Jiujits
Miyake Cody
Cys Swiitsa
Lef
Prem Ame
Parson Davies
Hugh Hillis
The
Americas
Ellis
Hugh Hill
Afteen
Joe Meyers
Wilkesbarre
Byers
Philadelphis
Philippines
Asgoc
Johnny Evers
Boston
Buck Ewing
Dan Radbourne
Che‘nie Mack
Jimmy Collins
Mack
McGraw
Mathewson
Marquard
Napoleon
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