High Point club redirects baseball proceeds to charitable groups
The Furniture Makers of High Point adopt resolutions directing all net proceeds from 1921 baseball admissions to go to the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian associations, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and the Associated Charities of High Point, with distributions at season end and an aim to sell more stock. President Lyon seeks to recruit a standout college pitcher for the Pointers.
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Jr. Worth Bacon
High Point
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Woman's Christian Association
American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Associated Charities of
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Associated Charities
Brunswick youth Gibson signs with Charlotte club
Arthur Lyon, president of the Furniture Makers, spotted Braxtor Gibson from near the city. Gibson agreed to try out with the Charlotte club of the daily league after Lyon failed to secure a contract. Gibson is described as a six foot tall pitcher weighing about 185 pounds.
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Arthur Lyon
Braxtor Gibson
Elie
Gibson
Bis Hey
Iry
Charlotte Club
Daily League
Heichs
Rabbit Burney to star in Furniture Makers spring practice
Rabbit Burney, noted for speed and base running, will join the Furniture Makers at Welch field for spring practice in April. Owner Bill Pierre, pilot of the team, arrives March 25, with pitchers and catchers arriving March 28 and spring training starting April 4.
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Bill Pierre
High Point
Welch Field
High Point club confident in strong home season
An official of the High Point club asserts the local team will be hard to beat this year. Efforts have built a squad that knows how to win the old hall games, promising fast baseball for Furniture City residents at every home game.
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High Point
Furniture City
Dempsey Plans European Tour Before July Fight
New York report states Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns will tour Europe in late March visiting London Paris and Berlin. Dempsey earns 25000 from a Los Angeles movie and aims to meet Carpentier in Paris after exhibition bouts while staying within contract limits. They expect a three month trip to boost earnings and fame ahead of the July title bout.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Jack Kearns
London
Paris
Berlin
Wilson
Dempsey
Carpentier
Luxemberg Gardens
America
Georges Carpentier
Washington Fans Pay Penny More for Grandstand Seats
Heppe trails Horemans by about two columns in the current match. England lauds Frank Moran as the greatest heavyweight since Joe Beckett.
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Washington
Heppe
Horemans
England
Frank Moran
Joe Beckett
Moran fervor hits Fan in Bradley Beach tale
One fan praises Moran and jokes Carpentier would be a sucker for Pitts burger Mary Ann. Willard plans to enjoy himself before taking. He has picked a swell spot on Bradley Beach New Jersey to train.
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Wondon
Moran
Carpentier
Pittsburger
Mary Ann
Willard
Bradley Beach
N. J
Dee Hart Tracks Robins After World Series Defeat
Dee Hart, trainer for the Robins, spent time in Sweden and returned after Robbie’s loss in the world series, reflecting on the team’s season and next steps.
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Dee’ Hart
Robins
Sweden
Robbie
Ninth Texas Championship Hints at New Leader
A cryptic note from the field hints at a new mehring titleholder taking lead in the forthcoming season. Analysts weigh the odds as whispers point to fresh talent emerging to claim the crown.
Thorpe Family Spotlight Returns to Columbia Games Scene
The Thorpe athletic clan remains in the public eye as Leon Thorpe joins Columbia, continuing a legacy of famous athletes and coaches. California boxing events draw crowds while promoter Jack Curley lags the pulse of fans. Detroit's strong last season is marred by a poor barnstorming trip, and cautions about shortened training trips and schedules echo as spring approaches.
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Thorpe
Leon
Tom Thorpe
Columbia
Jack Curley
Red Sox
Buit
Babe Ruth Still Shows Hitting Prowess In Harlem Sketch
Careful tapping of the ground in the Yank's imaginary cottage on the Harlem shows Ruth can still connect as a powerful hitter. The piece notes Ruth's lingering charm and crowd reactions to his presence, framing him as a lasting baseball icon.
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Yank
Harlem
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb Sails with Duffy as Red Sox Boss
Boston reports Hugh Duffy, new Red Sox skipper, backs Ty Cobb. Duffy says Cobb has the brains and fire to guide Detroit with Cobb at the helm and predicts success for the Tigers.
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Boston
Ty Cobb
Hugh Duffy
Red Sox
Detroit
Cobb
Duffy
Fie
Tigers
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