Pop Geers Plans Big Year on Grand Circuit comeback
Pop Geers veteran of 3000 races aims for a record Grand Circuit season in 1922. Born January 25, 1851 near Lebanon Tennessee, Geers began with colts, trained for Rev Fanning, and drove early trotters like Alice West. He set speed milestones, including a 1:39 4-2 heat in 1916, and remains an institution in harness racing planning another strong year.
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Pop Geers
Tennessee
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Mattie Hunter
George
Ternensee
Lebanon
Tenn
Edward Franklin Geers
Franklin County
Rev Talbert Fanning
Little Dave
Dave
Taatsumar Geers
Toineman
Charter Oak
Alice West
National Association of ‘Trotting Horse Breeders
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Napoleon Direct
Mack
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Sol
Gacre
Foliewa
Alorgan
Nashville
Ewell Farm
Spring Hill
Hartford
Conn
Aliee West
Cleveland
Ohio
Annie W
Village Farm
East Aurora
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Cicero J. Hamlin
Madéa
Hal Pointer
Memphis
Ivalning
Franklin G. Jones
Memphi
Ed FF
Driscoll wins Kacey 600 yard run at Boston college meet
W Driscoll of Boston college claimed the Archbishop Kayes cup with a 1 12 4 4 time in the 600 yard event, nearly tying the 600 yard record and earning his third victory. Bob McAllister, New York policeman, won the special 100 yard in 10.25 seconds after a late start, making it 101 yards.
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W. Driscoll
Boston College
Kacey
Bob McAllister
Metropollian
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College stars should be allowed to play summer baseball
Discussion argues for permitting college athletes to play summer baseball under strict limits to curb deception. It cites cases of Big Ten players in Denison, Iowa, earning wages via paying jobs while staying technically nonprofessional, and urges fair access to summer ball to reduce cheating and preserve amateur ideals.
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Atletics
United States
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Vogel
University of Klingis
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Dennison
Iowa
Daniel Voss
Illnois
Ilinois Stura
Denison
Voss
Vorel
Hellstorm
Denilson
Imne
Dempsey Arrives in Gotham Seeking Summer Bout
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrived in New York seeking a logical opponent for a title bout next summer. Manager Jack Kearns said promoters are not rushing to sign and Dempsey may go abroad or into vaudeville to cover costs. Possible foes include Tom Gibbons Marty Will s Harry Grob or Jess Willard with abroad options to London or France if no local match can be arranged.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Soh
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Tast
Harey Grob
Jeds Willard
London
Georges Carpanther
Bombardier Welly
Tex Richard May
Xcarna
France
Ray Fails To Break Two Mile Record In New York Meet
Jole Ray of the Bimonoy Athletic Club failed to beat his two mile mark of 9:21 at the Knights of Columbus indoor games. He won the event tonight with 9:15.6 while Hart Johnson of Colorado and Arthur Cassot placed behind him and Glencos Arhietia club finished third.
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Jole Ray
Iiinoiy Athletic Club
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Knights of Columbus
Hart Johnson
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Pittsburgh Newtonal
Wag
Arthur Cassot
Glencos Arhietia Club
College guard system to enforce amateur ethics proposed
A plan suggests each college form a student guard with limited power to oversee athletics. The council would include presidents and varsity letter winners, uphold current rules, and act as custodian of intercollegiate ethics. Members would be football and baseball players, improving honesty in sports.
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Bether
Bridgeport Trade Loses to Boardman Five in Elm City
In a tightly contested Elm City matchup Bridgeport Trade School fell 36 to 20 to Boardman Five. Wexler Whip for Bridgeport misfired on a late free throw opportunity as the locals fought hard despite weight disadvantages. Boardman clinched the state title pursuit with late surge and McCartney scoring the winning basket.
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Boardman Five
Bridgeport Trade School
Boardman ‘Trade
Elm City
Wexler
Boardman Witnew
Boardman
George
Rim City
Bridgeport
Bente
McCartney
Dia
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