Negro Baseball League centers in Kansas City lead growth
The article notes Kansas City as a leading Negro National League beneficiary since 1920, highlighting its role as a hub for athletic expression and economic opportunity for Black athletes, while praising Wills and others in the boxing scene and reporting on boxing contracts and potential matches as part of broader Black sports culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. A. Starks
Associated Negro Press
Chicago
New York City
Detroit
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Kansas City
The Monarchs and Giants Compete In Negro League Debate
The D. C. Monarchs hold a 49–33 record in 82 games for a .598 percentage, while the American Giants stand 34–18 in 52 games for a .654 mark. The piece argues the league’s quality and critiques management under Mr. Foster amid fan concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
D. C. Monarchs
Monarchs
American Giants
McNair
Torrenti
Detroit
Foster
Harok
Chicago
Mixed boxing matches appear in professional shows
Three bouts between white and Negro boxers were set last week and the first of these, held at a boxing club under the State Athletic Commission, occurred at the Pioneer A C on Batt Twenty fourth Street. The Commonwealth Sporting Club in Harlem staged a special program with two twelve round bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
State Athletic Commission
Pioneer A. C
Batt Twentyfourth
Commonwealth Sporting Club
Harlem
Wiles Holds Off Clem Johnson In City Bout
Harry Wills faced Clem Johnson in a 12 round street fight at Maison Square Gat en New York City on Oct 12. Wills dominated Johnson throughout and the referee stopped the bout to protect the visibly overwhelmed challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston News Service
New York City
Harry Wills
Clem Johnson
Maison Square Gaten
Wills
Johnson
Clem
Harry
Battling Siki Compared to Leopards in Ring Feats
The piece notes Battling Siki’s leopard like physique and rapid leaping footwork as he evades opponents. It contrasts him with Carpentier, recalls Siki’s WWI Senegalese origins, and cites prior wins over Reeve Journee and a noted bout with Dempsey era figures. It mentions potential matchups with Harry Wills and describes Senegal as a French colony with mixed Moors Berbers and Negroid populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siki
Western Front
Jack Dempsey
France
Carpentier
Harry Reeve
England
Marseiles
Marcel Niles
Paris
Beut Carpentier
Francois Decamps
Paul Journee
United States
Journee
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Senegal
Equatorial Africa
Siki Victory in Paris Delights Dempsey Crowd
New York Oct 1 The Paris win of Battling Siki over Georges Carpentier pleases Jack Dempsey and shifts his stance on meeting Harry Wills. Promoters Rush to plan Siki’s New York bout on Thanksgiving Day with Tex Rickard arranging possible opponents from the top light heavyweight group. Norfolk has posted a $2500 forfeit to press his claim for Siki’s Thanksgiving opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siki
United States
Commission
Office
The
State Athletic Commission
Kid Norfolk
Battling Siki
Johnny Wilson
Braves Field
Boston
Jack Johnson
Jack
New York
Barney Gerrard
Johnson
Gerrard
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Greb
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Wills
Dempsey
Dempser
Preston News Service
New York City
Georges Carpentier
Paris
Trents
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Threoreigner
Harry Gred
Gibbons
Miske
Norfolk
Silk
New York Boxing Commission
Patronize Our Own Business Enterprises to Help Race
Cleveland Ohio October 12 There is debate among Negroes nationwide on patronizing race enterprises. Many speak strongly yet few practice it, and limited opportunities for trained Black youth persist. The piece argues to build Black businesses and support race institutions, citing editorial views from BE. D. Canady in Portland Advocate and discussing banks and hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Ane
America
BE. D. Canady
Portland
Oregon
Freeman's Bank
Washington, D. C
John Mitchell
State Bank
Nother
National Secret Fraternal Congress Formed in Memphis Meeting
In Memphis on October 12 a large assembled group of leading African American secret society members formed the National Secret Fraternal Congress at New Prospect Baptist Church. Delegates from groups such as the Royal Circle of Friends and the Knights of Pythagoras elected officers including Rev. Benjamin J. Perkins as president and James E. Washington as press agent. The executive committee includes Rev. Perkins and Dr. D. J. Thomas among others with plans to meet annually and in special sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Tri-State Territory
Royla Circle of Friends
Wise Men and Women of the World
The
Order of , the
Imaculates
Knights of Pyth
Fide the
Jugamos
Mosiac Templars
Odd Fellows
Masons
New Prospect Baptist Church
National Secret Fraternal Congress
Benjamin J. Perkins
R. L. Chandler
James E. Washington
D. J Thomas
W. H. Bra
D. J. Thomas
Lee Avant
William 5. McCutcheon
Bealey Avenue
Washington
New Orleans Legion Plans Enertainments And Posts Appeal
Mrs Ross and her committee organize entertainments for visiting legionnaires in New Orleans. Gayle secretary at Many Entertainments urges all posts to direct inquiries to Mrs L J Ross at Pythian Temple Saratoga and Gravier Streets. The exchange highlights caste and segregation within the American Legion as a real issue.
Butchered alibi frees Bedford man in 1921 theft case
Arthur Richmond of Bedford Avenue was acquitted in Criminal Court after proving an alibi placed him in jail at the time of the September 29 1921 theft from John Banks home. Banks testified to the date and details of the burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Arthur Richmond
Bedford Ave
John Banks
Banks
Richmond
Veterinary and Legal Services in Dallas Ad
An attorney at law and a veterinary surgeon advertise offices and contact details in Dallas. Wells operates at 206 Pythian Temple, and Dr Lytle lists offices at Pee ples Undertaking Company, 310 N Pearl Street, with hours 9 am to 6 pm and residence at 3928 Willow Street. The note is dated 7-29-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Wells
Councellor
Law
Pythian Temple
Dallas, Texas
RB. T. Hamilton
Thomas Ave
Dallas
Lytle
Peeples Undertaking Company
Pearl Street
Willow Street
Texas
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