Chick Evans blends golf fame with bond work in 1921 outlook
Chicago January 7 Chick Evans the world's leading amateur golfer speaks from a bond brokerage office about his plans for 1921 He intends to play more golf and sell bonds while advocating lower club dues He hopes to visit England for the British championship but schedules deter him He teases a forthcoming golf book titled Chic Evans Book and predicts a busy year ahead.
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Chic Evans
Wants Grid Title Settled
Norfolk plans to settle the city amateur football title between Berkley and Brambleton after 45 scoreless periods and multiple extra periods. Officials suspended play Christmas morning and renewed the marathon contest with a yardage tiebreaker rule if no scoring occurs after four periods.
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Norfolk
Big Names and Gridiron Gaffes Across A Curious 1920s Column
A collage of sports and social snippets spans Jack Johnson facing Kid Public Opinion after prison, Ty Cobb disputing NY press claims, golf caddie earnings, Haverhill High crushes Cleveland techs in 1920 football, Joe Jackson’s home reception, and Chicago baseball scandal sentiment amid Savannah ties.
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Jack Johnson
Leavenworth Prison
Chicago
Jackson
Savannah
Which Boxer Earns a Shot at Dempsey in 1920s Garden Bout
Tex Rickard signs Tommy Gibbons of St Paul and Harry Greb of Pittsburgh for a fifteen round decision bout at Madison Square Garden on January 29. Both are light heavyweights seen as worthy challengers for Dempsey with Greb targeting Wilson and Fitzsimmons style feats. Gibbons has trouble securing bookings though he has drawn $3,000 at Peoria and could become a $50,000 attraction in larger markets if the Big Town crowd supports a Gibbons vs Greb spectacle.
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New York
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St. Paul
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
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Robert Fitzsimmons
Europe
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McMullin's Southland trip in game fixing claim
The article alleges McMullin and a partner in a game fixing scheme fled to Southern California where fans cheer him on. It also notes Babe Ruth earns more than any athlete yet loses more, and claims a moving picture failure and Cuban ponies cheated the Bambino of 62500 dollars.
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Comiskey Fights On Alone For Chicago Baseball Salvation
Charles Comiskey, called the Old Roman, remains at the helm of the Chicago club despite bitter opposition and rumors of selling or trading players. He vows to rebuild with young talent and to field a championship team next season, supported by no aid from sister American League clubs.
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Ife
Commy
Chicago
Sox
Jackson-Mitchell Battle Is Drawn
Willie Jackson of New York and Pinkey Mitchell of Milwaukee fought fifteen rounds to a draw at Madison Square Garden tonight.
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Willie Jackson
Pinkey Mitchell
Milwaukee
Madison Square Garden
Harding Electors to Report to Governor Today
Wyoming's three presidential electors will report to Governor Carey today as required by law and cast their votes for President Elect Harding Monday. James Mickelson of Bir Pine arrived in Cheyenne yesterday. the other two electors J M Schwoob of Cody and Peter Kooi of Sheridan were expected last night or early today.
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Harding
James Mickelson
Bir Pine
Cheyenne
J. M. Schwoob
Cody
Peter Kooi
Sheridan
Wilson on Mike O'Dowd Rivalry In Boxing Quip
The article quotes Wilson John declaring he can beat several challengers but singles out Mike O'Dowd as the one he cannot easily defeat. The emphasis is on bravado and a challenge to opponents with a bold offer to settle the bout.
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Prisoners Flip Coin to Choose Guilty Party in Burglary Case
Omaha report says James Churchill and Pleasant Lowe used a coin toss in jail to decide who would plead guilty to burglary and larceny. Churchill confessed and was bound over to district court, while Lowe received 30 days for vagrancy as the alternate outcome.
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March to March in Inaugural Procession in Washington
Major General Peyton C. March will act as chief staff for General Pershing as land marshal for the inaugural parade on March 4. Also Major General Peter C. Harris, adjutant general of the army, will serve as adjutant general for the grand marshal.
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Bambino Stars in Passaic Basketball Team
Babe Ruth shifts fame from baseball to basketball as captain of a Passaic, New Jersey team. The feature notes Ruth’s surprising versatility and leadership, highlighting his transition to a new sport and role.
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Passaic
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Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Ad for Cold Cure
Ad claims one day cure for a cold with Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes the genuine product bears H. W. Grove's signature and lists a 36 cent price.
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Grove
H. W. Grove
Optimism voiced at Wyoming Wool Growers convention
Dr J M Wilson president of the Wyoming Wool Growers warned that lack of tariff protection left wool and meat imports from Australia and Argentina harming the industry. He urged support for the emergency tariff bill, predicting swift passage and relief for woolgrowers and livestock men amid drought and postwar taxation. W F Thiehoff of Burlington cautioned that rates would not fall and urged consolidating livestock shipments.
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Wyo
America
Australia
Argentine
J. M. Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers Association
Dr. Wilson
Wilson
Head of Woolen Trust Criticizes U S Price Campaign
The Woolen Trust leader complains to a congressional committee that government actions led by Attorney General Palmer harm business by general accusations of profiteering. Senator Thomas defends targeting specific cases while noting consumer rights and public interest. Colonel Wood counters that price drops cost jobs as testimony from George B. Briggs and others on sheep wood and peanut producers follows.
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Colonel Wood
George B. Briggs
National Sheep and Wood Bureau
Representative Walsh
Republican
Massachusetts
John Astergran
Portmouth
Ducers
D. L. Groner
Norfolk
Fresh whale meat hits New York stalls at twenty cents a pound
Report from New York notes fresh whale meat is now sold at 20 cents per pound. Described as resembling horse meat with a fishy flavor, it tastes like a mix of hali and veal according to observers.
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