Warner picks Jim Thorpe greatest football player of all time
Glen Warner, famed Pitt coach, names Jim Thorpe as the greatest football player in history. He hails Thorpe from Carlisle and lauds his speed vision and ability to break through defenses, saying no other player has matched him and Thorpe remains brilliant even as a 40-year-old pro.
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Jim Thorpe
Patsy Bogash
Warner
Howard Jones
Towa
Arthur Devine
Williams
Minnesota
Iowa Star
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Devine
Killinger
Penn State
Glen Warnere
Toach
University of Pittsburgh
Carlisle
Glen Warner
Yea
Jim Thrope
Thorpe
Penn
Howard Shanks
Washington
Griffh
Shanks
Job
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Round the Stove Chatter on 1921 Baseball Prospects
In lively 1921 season talk, magnate spending, trades, and manager rumors shape outlooks for Detroit Washington and New York. Names like Everett Scott Fe inpaugh and Dugan surface along with Walter Johnson Connie Mack and Ty Cobb as veteran influence. The piece weighs tax-driven profits, player value, and the looming march toward spring training.
Jim Vaughn to Play Semi-Pro Next Season
Chicago born left hander Jim Vaughn, former star for the Chicago National League club, will join Beloit Salries in Wisconsin as a semi pro in the Midwest League next season. Vaughn’s 1921 suspension by manager Johnny Evers and subsequent ineligible contract dispute with Commissioner Landis are cited, but he reportedly signed a new deal for 1922 after a trial.
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Jim Valleni
Beloit
Wis
Lou Bogash Offers Aid to Amateur Boxers
Degash and Heidgepert oversee weight classes as Bogash pledges to coach loyal beginners in boxing in the city. He referees most bouts and promises guidance at state street gym with several new hopefuls entering competition.
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Lou Bogash
Vis Degash
Heidgepert
Tee
Louis
Patsy Bogash Returns for Pioneers Club Bout
Patsy Bogash, returning to boxing, will face Tommy Stapleton, a top welterweight, at the Pioneer Sporting Club on Monday afternoon. Louis Bogash had offered a bout with Mike McTigue for January 14 but postponed due to the Bogash bout. Jas Lynch, ex bantamweight champion, is billed to fight Al Walker in the main card.
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Tommy Stapleton
New York
Pioneer Sporting Club
Louis Bogash Ha
Mike McTigue
Bogash-Delaner
Jas Lynch
al Walker
Paigy
Park City Girls Triumph Over Question Five In Close Bout
Park City Girls beat the Question Five 12 to 11 at the Cagina rink in a hard fought game. Mae Penner and Mae Carroll led Park City with multiple baskets, while Mae Callahan and Anna Casper added points. Question Five's Charlotte Lieberunt and Rose Sakowitz stood out, as did Teed and Teed, in a gritty contest reflected by the rough play and strong defense from both sides.
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Park City
Cagina
Mae Penner
Mae Carrell
Mae Callahan
Anna Casper
Mead
Casper
Quesnaln
Tharloton Wieberum
Eague
Quannette Feeeh
Rose Sakowils
Park City Girls
Mae Penney
Mae Callalan
Mae Carroll
Anna Caspar
Catherine Muarn
Questiens
Cherlotte Lieberunt
Pinehurst midwinter match ends with tight golf rounds
In Pinehurst South Carolina NG Shannon of Massapequa faced Derek in the opening round of winter play. Donald Parson of Youngstown edged Shannon for medal, while Parson beat Morton L. Wearey of Garden City 1 up. Greenwich players John Apinin and TR Graft posted victories as midwinter rounds concluded. Also Burden? Shocker Wert from St Louis suffered a left wrist fracture.
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Tocester
RG Shannon
Ind
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Ingauedad
Derek
Laday
Tobeson
Robb
Philadelphia
Old Shannon
John Apinin
Greenwich
Biel Hand
Donald Parson
Youngstown
Shanson
Morton L. Wearey
Garen City
L'Arson
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Ned Beall
Coientown
Lesiie
Sohn
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Massapequa
Scaflell
Moore County
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Bert St Froncis
Merion Orieled
Boat Frying & Hobsom
Rochester
Norman W. Paters
D. Willard
Marion Grimet
W.T. Keating
Sprelug Lake
Owl Bangs
Merton
William Fushing
Robert J. Hoar
Rsborough
Dena Parson
Mearey
Garden City
Winter League Baseball Proved A Fizzle This Season
The Winter League failed financially and drew little interest. Four star players joined the inter league, but attendance collapsed and promoters faced heavy losses. Magnates now deem winter ball a bad venture and administrators avoided halting post season games.
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Spas
Suchsan
Inter League
Mesa Facisi
Hisler
Hornsby
Cobb
Heisman
Stongue Tagnites
Johnny Wilson May Show Wares in Paris
Middleweight champion Johnny Wilson may appear in Paris with offers from business men to fight one or two boxers there in June or July. Manager Marty Jaiulea received terms and Killilea sent a cable agreeing to proceed if the money end is satisfactory.
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Bossom
Johnny Wilson
Paris
Marty Jaiulea
Wilson
Killilea
Gent & Cable
Four Stars Relocate Coastward Rethinking Winter League
The text argues allowing four stars to travel to the coast for a winter league was excellent yet shows there is no real demand for such an organization. It reflects fan frustration over excess baseball coverage dampening in play and suggests the coastal venture failed to prove sustained interest.
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St Louis Cardinals
Hicker
Yoy
Teagatch
Grensta
Stdle
Jmige Landis
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