Dempsey Talks Training Plans Ahead of Willard and Carpentier Fights
Jack Dempsey dismisses slipping rumors and outlines plans for exhibitions in the northwest before facing Willard on St Patrick’s Day and Carpentier around July. He notes he has no fixed training camp yet, expects Willard more competitive, and calls Carpentier smart and dangerous with a focus on beating him to a knockout.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Utah
Jack
Carpentier
Jack Kearns
Northwest
Portland
Seattle
New York
Dempsey
Willard
St. Patrick's Day
Will Roughet
Toledo
Jess
Six Day Bike Pair Favored in Chicago Event
Fans pick the team of HAM and Maton to win the six day race in the Coliseum with Freddie Hill and Ray Waton as strong rivals. Twelve teams enter the international event starting January 16, with Australia’s champions and Belgium riders among the field.
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Chicago
Freddie Hill
Ray Waton
Coliseum
Australia
Belgium
Sastern
Ham
Maton
Hill
Wrigley Boots Gum Boss Into Cubs Pennant Push
Wrigley taps his trusted man John to steer the Cubs toward a pennant. The owner exclaims that a gum empire fuels the effort and the sky’s the limit for success.
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Wrigley
Cubs
John
Noe and Mullen draw comparisons to Yale star in New Year chatter
Eastern observers compare Brick Mullen of California to Tom Shevlin, praising his All-American potential. Californians doubt any western team can travel east to skate, while Willard and Dempsey burlesque is discussed but unlikely to occur.
Coach Wilce and baseball chat mixed with golf Open talk
Reading fans note Mike Connick’s catching is missed more than the home run. George Herman Lawson hints at publicity while major league chatter swirls around Continental League. Johnny Bull buys a Star soccer player for 20000 dollars as Babe Ruth style roots show in Boston. Columbia Club Washington hosts the National Open Golf event amid uncertain golf outlook.
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Johnny Bull
Babe Ruth
Boston
Columbia Club
Washington
Warren G
Marion Pasture Rovers
Unclear Note Mentions Players and Places in March
Fragmentary text references April 18, Louisiana training camp choices by Bobby Quinn and Bogalusa, mentions oysters and wrestler Old Man Zbyszko near forty. No coherent event or outcome stated. context unclear.
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Bobby Quinn
Bogalusa
Louisiana Oysters
Sam Garrett to Do Fancy Rope Twirling in Denver
A feature of the Cowboy's Stampede by Colorado newspaper men and the Denver Press club will showcase Sam Garrett of Frontier fame at the city auditorium Denver. He donates his services to promote the Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration and the 1921 Frontier show. He will perform stunts for legislators at the Wig party at the state capitol tonight.
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Colorado
Denver Press Club
City Auditorium
Denver
Sam Garrett
Ifrontier Fame
Garrett
State Capitol
Garret
Diamonds worth about eighty nine million imported to U S in 1920
The value of diamonds imported to the United States in 1920 approached 89 million dollars. More than 60 000 women were enrolled in 68 colleges and universities across the United States.
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United States
Wyoming Bill Seeks State Boxing Commissioner and Regulation
Wyoming lawmakers consider House Bill 7 to create a state boxing commissioner, license boxing clubs and referees, limit bouts to fifteen rounds, and regulate matches. The measure sets penalties for fake fights, requires medical exams, inspections, and 5 percent of gross receipts to the general fund, with exemptions for certain national organizations.
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Wyoming
C. P. Story
Sheridan County
Sheridan Rotary Club
Sheridan Post
American Legion
Athletic
Amateur Athletic Union
Young Men's Christian Association
National Guard
Women take lead in boxing reform efforts and youth training
Women finance and supervise boxing movements to train youths and improve sport integrity. Anne Morgan promoted the Leonard Mitchell title match, reflecting wartime experience that boxing builds fitness. The writer urges appointing women to boxing commissions to maintain fairness and fight corruption.
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Anne Morgan
Leonard Mitchell
Baker and Ruth May Fight Home Run Duel This Year
Baseball notes discuss a possible 1921 home run duel between Babe Ruth and occasional star Baker. Washington’s Clark Griffith reportedly pursues Ruth’s predecessor to bolster the Nationals while Baker, now with family duties after his wife’s death, remains a powerful swatter despite Ruth’s emergence.
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Baker
Ruth
Erin Ward
Frank
Clark Griffith
Huggins
Washington
Babe Ruth
Hime
Nationals
Bailiwick
Baba Ruth
Staker
Unclear Legislative Provision on Fines and Imprisonment
The bill sets penalties for violations with no other penalty specified as a fine of 100 dollars, or imprisonment up to six months in county jail, or both. It includes a biennial appropriation of 500 dollars and repeals conflicting acts.
Cheyenne Triumphs Over Douglas In Opening Game
Cheyenne high defeats Douglas 22 to 3 in the opening inter scholastic basketball clash. Freshmen beat sophomores 7 to 13 in prelims. Captain O'Brien leads Douglas in a hard fought game as Cheyenne maintains staunch defense and executes few field baskets.
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Cheyenne High
Douglas
Invaders
O’brien
Cheyenne
Storey
Schoels
Sorensen
Chambers
Clarence Hawes
Kimball
Neb
Greeley
Greeley Industrial Arts Five
Greeley High
Livestock Prices Mixed at Chicago Omaha Markets
Cattle receipts 12,000 in Chicago with beef steers and cows steady to higher, top steer prices $11.00 and above, hog receipts 31,000 with prices 26 to 40 cents higher and top at $9.85, sheep receipts 18,000 with slow but steady demand and top lambs around $11.90, while Omaha reports hogs up to $9.65 and cattle gains of 26 cents, top steers $9.25, plus steady stocker activity.
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Chicago
U. S. Bureau of Markets
Omaha
Nebr
Pete Herman Wins Wild Bantam Bout in London
Pete Herman American bantamweight defeated Jimmy Wilde in London by decision in the seventeenth round. Wilde was knocked to the ropes multiple times before the referee stopped the fight as Wilde was exhausted. The bout, billed as the world bantamweight title, drew ten thousand spectators including the Prince of Wales, with Herman weighing 119.5 pounds. Herman plans to sail home Saturday and hopes to meet Joe Lynch again.
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London
Pete Herman
Jimmy Wilde
Herman
Wilde
Marly
Joe Lynch
Madison Square Garden
New York
Great Britain
Prince of Wales
Weshman
England Moves to Equalize Teacher Qualifications
The policy requires men and women school teachers in England to hold identical qualifications. Officials argue the measure promotes fairness and professional standards across the education system.
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England
Haig and Haig in Balloons and Patent Remedy Appeal
A whimsical verse prays for a philanthropic breeze to drift a balloon trip toward Hudson Bay landing near a trading post with Haig and Haig stock. The ad promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with the classic disclaimer and 80 cent price.
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Hudson Bay
Somb
Grove
W. Grove
Begg's Mustarine Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as the quickest pain killer for aches, rheumatism, lumbago, and chest conditions. It claims fast relief, swelling reduction, and uses as a first sign of influenza. Sold in small yellow boxes for 30 and 60 cents by A. E. Roedel.
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Begg
Ogder er family notes and undated daughter record
Fragmentary OCR mentions a family in Ogder er, with references to a daughter and possible mention of remaining or withheld details. The text is incomplete, but identifies a household and a female descendant.
Mis cetary of the in Ch noon guest Stimac
Mis reads as a garbled note referencing a noon guest named Stimac. Readable facts are minimal. no clear event, role, or organization identified.
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Miscetary
In Ch
Remainoon
Stimac
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Noe
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Reading
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George Herman Lawson
Zbyszko
Zby
Story
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Civilian Board of Boxing Control, Inc
International Sporting Club of New York
Frank Baker
Pete Herman Wing Pom Sattton Bant
Geo. P. Knight
Capitol
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A. E. Roedel
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Cheyenne-Douglas Coal Company
Wilson
Brokerage Company Telephone
Carey Avenue
Alaska
Pnac Re Rane
Nes
Acta Our
Onceri
Wale
Tron Reo
Frien
Erceiver
Pri Vice
David
Ogderer
Banq Jhur
Held
Pi Newbe
Malonar
J Young
Vanete Thora Badie
May Jessie Gladys Hdith Woodr
Migs Retary
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