Dempsey Carpentier Open Air Bout Faces Funding Hurdles
The piece reports on talk of a Dempsey Carpentier fight to be staged in an open pit arena near New York. Jess Willard seeks 15 percent of gross and a $15,000 forfeit, while Tex Rickard weighs venue costs, guarantees, and timeframes.
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London
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Jewtraw Wins 449 Yard and Smile Events In Adirondack Meet
The crowd cheered as Jewtraw claimed the championship in the 449 yard and smile events at the Adirondack tourney. Moore and Brewster split junior honors while Van Norwick took the 12 year old class. A minor incident involved a swimmer under intoxication and a fainting shock in the crowd.
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General Electric Tossers Dispute Titular Claims
The Bridgeport Evening Post notes rival claims by amateur city teams to state class titles. General Electric Co. team defends its record and readiness to play any local squad, praising team work over individual stars. Captain Tolison, guards Folk and Lowe Pleasants, and forwards Stevens Hallowell are highlighted amid a 8-2- style record with 8 wins and 2 losses and strong scoring and defense.
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O'Banion
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Submarines Seek Clash With Blue Ribbon Juniors
Bridgeport Submarine basketball team expresses indignation over an article claiming the Blue Ribbon Juniors beat them. The Subs say the Juniors were not properly organized and credit the Submarines for defeating the Juniors in a recent game.
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Blue Hibben
Strangler Lewis Headlock Defense by Surgeon Wife
San Jose physician Dr Adai Morton, wife of world wrestling champion Strangler Lewis, publicly defended the headlock hold as harmless and effective. She compared it to nitrous oxide anesthesia, insisting it causes temporary sleep without permanent injury and noted referees ensure safe application.
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Summerfield Volleyball Sextet Loses In Latest Match
Summerfield volleyball squad, once champions, suffered a tough loss to Brideport, with scores 13-8 and 16-11. The team now challenges all comers, aiming to rebound in a best of three series against the Bor sextet and others in the league.
Tennis Titles to Be Awarded by United States Law
In New York on February 31 the United States Law Dennis association plans its annual gathering with a pre-meeting of the executive committee. The main session will consider awarding champions for 1921 and a rule to end listing players’ names on tennis rackets. George Adee chairs the awards panel with George W. Wightman and Joseph L. Jennings as members.
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United States Law Dennis Association
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George W. Wightman
Boston
Joseph L Jennings
Philadelphia
Michigan Athletics Placed Under One Control
Regents of the University of Michigan centralize control of all athletics under a single administrator. The move places all coaching and athletic operations under one man, with supervision spanning business and team activities. The Philadelphia World Side Tennis Club and other associations allegedly seek a unified authority, while reports on related developments are expected at the forthcoming meeting.
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University of Michigas
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Uiversity Senate
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New York Aims 25 Percent Ticket Tax On Wrestling
Governor plans to raise state tax on boxing and wrestling tickets from 5 to 25 percent to gain over 6000000 in revenue for state debts. The move aims to cut overall cost to fans by including all taxes in a 20 to 25 dollar ticket price.Officials expect little protest from promoters as past prices show fans paid up to 35 dollars with separate state and federal taxes. The governor is expected to publicly support the measure before month end.
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York State May Bar Headlock in Boxing Debate
A New York legislator proposes banning headlocks and similar holds in boxing amid debates on match safety and exhibition rules. The piece mocks endless restrictions and imagines other absurd laws while noting public interest in controversial holds.
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York State
Hoppe Posts $1,000 To Meet Horemans
New York report states billiard champion Willie Hoppe will meet Belgian Edouard Horemans for the 18-2 balkline title. Hoppe’s manager requires the match be held in the United States in October or November with a stake from $1,000 up to $26,000.
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Benjamin
Wilsie Hoppe
Canada
Edouard Horemans
Southern Woman Golf Champion to Go Abroad
Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta and Robert T. Jones Jr., Southern champion and Western Amateur runner-up, will travel to Great Britain to compete in two major amateur golf classics. A meeting of the Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee is planned in New York on March 3 with attendance expected to discuss proposed changes to the playing rules.
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America
Robert T. Jones
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