Texas Hosts Most Spring Training as Clubs Shift North
The article notes 16 major league clubs hold spring camps with seven in Texas, four in Louisiana, two in Arkansas and Florida, and three in California. It details relocations of teams to cities like Hot Springs, Pasadena, Shreveport, Galveston, and Tampa, and explains why Florida drew fewer clubs while Texas drew the most.
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Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Florida
California
Pirates
Red Sox
Hot Springs
Ark
Giants
Tigers
San Antonio
Chicago Cubs
Johnny Evers
Pasadena
Cal
Tampa
Clark Griffiths
Gainesville
Phillies
Cubs
Nationals
Dodgers
Yankees
Indians
White Sox
Reds
Braves
Cuba
Miami
Pat Moran
Cisco
Wrigley
Catalina Islands
Branch Rickey
Brownsville
Orange
Matamoros
Georgia
Tris Speaker
New Orleans
Dallas
Right-Cross Wal lpop Beckons New York Challenger
Sammy Sieger of New York eyes a crack at Johnny Kilbane who has reigned nine years. Kilbane may demand a $650,000 risk for a title decision. Sieger and Chaney seek lightweight opportunities, while Kilbane plans to defend regardless of challenger.
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Sammy Sieger
New York
Promised Land
Johnny Kilbane
Sammy
Kilbane
Sieger
Andy Chaney
Johnny
Johnny Murray
Murray
Chaney
Andy
Ripon College Women Ban Sunday Activities
Ripon Wisconsin January 20. Ripon college coeds ban Sunday beard playing theater going and dancing through legislation passed by the women's student government association.
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Ripon, Wis
Ripon College
Women’s Student Government Association
Legislative move to legalize boxing and wrestling under state county control
A new House bill consolidates the Story and Seloney proposals to legalize boxing and wrestling. It creates a state boxing and wrestling commissioner with a two year term, sets a $100 license fee and a 6 percent gross receipts tax split with counties, and requires inspectors in each county. The measure aims for joint state and county oversight of exhibitions and officials.
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House of Representatives
Messrs. Story
Delaney
Casper Mat Clash Amid $20,000 Purse Report
Casper, Wyo, newspapers report promoter George McCleod received word from Joe Coffey of Chicago offering a winner take all match. The Taylor Zbyszko winner would face the Caddock Lewis victor for a $20,000 purse, with venue either Casper or Chicago.
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Casper
Wyo
George McCleod
Jack Taylor
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Joe Coffey
Chicago
Coffey
Taylor
Zbyszko
Rickard escalates bid to run Dempsey Carpentier bout
New York report details Tex Rickard offering to take over Brady Cochran interests in the Dempsey Carpentier boxing match. Brady seeks Cochran’s consent via cable before accepting, while questions linger on missing bonds and contract clauses amid promoter disputes.
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New York
Tex Rickard
William A. Brady
Brady
Rickard
Associated Press
Charles V. Cochran
London
Cable
Cochran
Dempsey
Carpentier
Kearns
Champion
Central Union Trust Company
Indian Sign Will Tell In Ring Comeback
The text centers on mental warfare in sports and the idea that the Indian sign or superstition affects fighters and teams. It references Richie Mitchell’s prior loss to the Indian sign and a comeback against Leonard, noting past KOs and the effect of fear on performance. The piece emphasizes psychology over physical strength in combat and team sports.
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Church
Richie Mitchell
Leonard
Benny
Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Suggests Teaching of Boxing in Public Schools State
The Plains Hotel reports on a proposal to license boxing in schools with rules: no Sunday bouts, no alcohol or betting, fifteen rounds, gloves at least five ounces, entrants 16 or older, no wrestling time or weight units. The measure faces opposition from church members, though supporters include Sporting enthusiasts and American Legion members.
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American Legion
First Congregational Church
The Old-Time Ring Returns as Babe and Bat Swing
A nostalgic note reveres Babe Ruth and baseball stardom, contrasting early days with modern training camps in Dixieland, where many young players arrive and few make the leap while most will struggle to endure. The ad promotes Grove’s Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for colds.
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Babe
Grove
HE. W. Grove
Rheumatism Prevention and Uric Acid Advice
A well known authority urges avoiding excess meat and rich foods to reduce uric acid. Drink water, dress warmly, keep feet dry, and use rad Salts or Jad Salts to stimulate kidneys and purge uric acid from the blood during damp chilly weather.
Charges Shipping Board Connived in British Conspiracy
The article notes an exchange where P. T. S. Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine defends Shipping Board actions. He calls the senator unfair and argues that agreements cited were approved and deemed satisfactory by prior board leadership, including Judge Payne.
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Shipping Board
P. T. S. Franklin
The
International Mercantile Marine
Harding Inaugural Train Trip Details Revealed
Vox Populi notes President elect Harding travels with a small party including secretary G B Christien Jr and Harry M Daugherty. The group travels with a dozen secret service men and reporters while Mrs. Harding plans a Florida trip after a shopping stop east. Furniture for the Harding residence is moved to storage as the next building stays open until March 4 with James Sloan in charge.
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America
the Elks
Harding
Harding South
G. B. Christien, Jr
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbus
Secret Service
Grain Incendiarism Case Ties Fire to Spite Work
Walter G. Zaiser was turned over to the Kimball county sheriff by Sheriff Carroll and returned to Kimball after authorities tied the arson to 30 grain stacks burning in Kimball county Nebraska. The fire destroyed about 6000 bushels owned by Charles Long, Zaiser’s former employer. Authorities suspect motive rooted in workplace resentment though mental imbalance is also considered.
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Kimball County
Nebru
Walter G. Zaiser
Carroll
Kimball
Charles Long
Zaiser
Young Cole Shows Dedication to Athletics
Mr and Mrs Silas Cole and their son James Silas Cole stay with Mrs Cole's parents Police Sergeant and Mrs John McFarland after leaving St Johns hospital. They plan a short visit before returning to the Cole ranch on South Crow creek.
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Silas Cole
James Silas Cole
Mrs. Cole
John McFarland
McFarland Proud Of Athletic Family Ties
Sergeant McFarland treasures his daughter’s athletic knack and keenness as she excelled on the high school basketball team for two years. He also takes pride in his grandson’s budding potential, now being guided in sports by his family.
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Sergeant McFarland
Cole
Marie McFarland
Auther Escapes Term in Prison As Franzen Files Divorce Petition
Pierre P. Auther escaped imprisonment after larceny charges were dismissed in Madison Wisconsin on January 20 following a motion by District Attorney T G Lewis The dismissal followed testimony by the plaintiff Mrs Franzen filed for divorce and served on her husband Franzen is not contesting the case with Mrs Ruther and Mrs Franzen in attendance
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Auther
Franzen
Madison, Wis
Pierre P. Auther
Phillips M. Franzen
T. G. Lewis
Ruther
Senate battle over meat industry bill sparks warning
Washington January 20 Senator Sherman Republican Illinois attacked the Agriculture committee substitute for the Kenyon Kendrick bill saying it would wreck the packing industry. The senate will vote on the measure Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Republic
Illinois
Agriculture Committee
Jail Sold for Thirty Dollars Under Prohibition
WAUSAUKEE R Wis Jan 20 The jail in Wausaukee Marinette county was sold to Joseph Jejois for 30 dollars. The jail had been idle under Prohibition after 30 years in service and the new owner plans to use it as a woodshed.
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Wausaukeer
Wis
Wausaukee
Marinette County
Joseph Jejois
Farrell Manfully Faces Questioning After Room Meeting
Farrell said he was exhausted and cooperated as cameramen pressed for shots. He claimed he accepted tea with a Hudson Bay company man and then room became crowded with men who questioned him.
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Farrell
Hudson Bay Company
Hudson Bay Official Describes Mental Strain After Incident
Farrell recalls intense questioning that left him exhausted and unable to sleep. He admits memory gaps and says he was told to apologize to Lieutenant Hinton, with whom he had been on good terms before and after the event.
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Hudson Bay
Hinton
Farrell
Kloor
Denver Crook Taken Here on Robbery Eve
Denver sheriff reports arrest in a rooming house robbery on January 12. A woman, Mrs. De Lee Farber, and a roomer Ralph Rose Harris were involved. the suspect allegedly threatened a gun and stole twelve dollars. Detectives weigh Harris as deserter and possible accomplice.
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Denver
de Lee Farber
Arapahoe Street
Ralph Rose
Harris
Carroll
Navy
Bertoline
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