Rotary Clubs Grow From Four Founders To Global Network
The article recounts Rotary origins starting in 1905 with Paul P. Harris and three others forming Chicago’s first club, then expanding to 800 clubs in the U S and abroad. It notes the name origin debates, early conventions in Chicago, and rapid spread across North America, Europe, and Latin America, with key figures Harris and Perry shaping the international association and plans for a 1920s Edinburgh convention.
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International Associato
Rotary
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Prrofecso
Ocasion Ny
Harris
Chicago Club
Reweelub
Chicago
Paul Harris
San Francisco
Paul P. Harris
Chesley R. Perry
Mr. Perry
International Association
Forein Srands
United States
Canada
Fengland
Scotland
Ireland
Cuba
Madrid
Spain
Marques Ca Valdeigresizs
Aggreene
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Denmark
Sweden
Egypt
Australia
Edinbugh
Furniture Makers Sign Miller and Chan for Season Pitching Duet
Miller and Kate, reliable arms from last season, signed contracts with the Furniture Makers and mailed them to club headquarters. Eagle, a late bloomer from High Point, shows improvement under Manager Pierre and is expected to rise with better work this year. Joe Chamili ss of Mobile also joined the list of pitchers trying out next month, boosting the club’s mound options as Lyon confirms.
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Miller
Kargie
Eagle
High Point
Geen Horn
William Pierre
Lyon Sadi
Lyon
Joe Chamliss
Mobile
Ala
Chamliss
Trinity Football Schedule Revised for 1921 Season
Durham February 23 Eight games appear on the revised Trinity College grid for 1921 issued by Graduate Manager W. Parnard. The slate includes Lynnhurst at Durham and other dates with opponents such as Randolph Macon Emory and Henry Wofford and Wake Forest.
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Durham
Trinity-College
Mange TB
W. Parnard
Lynnehbere
Grorey
William and Mary
JY Tan
Otober
Randolph Macon
Etat
Emeory and
Henry
Wrote and Frenzy
Close shave theme and sports notes from varied events
Ty Cobb and the Tigers adjust practice while Hoppe and Horemans risk head to head. Tad Jones and Yale drill the forward pass as Yale and Oxford duel in a telegraph rifle match. Lady Langer breaks two records in Tasmania while Mrs Babe Ruth visits Hot Springs.
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Lady Langer
Tasmania
Mooresville Falls to Lexing in Bid for Championship
Mooresville high school basketball team was eliminated from the race for the title after a defeat by Lexing. The loss ends Mooresville hopes in the state championship pursuit.
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Mooresville
Tate
Lexing
Muff's League of Golf Succeeds Where League Fails
Landis warns indicted Sox to lath first hole as MUFFS League of golf makes a bold start.
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League of Golf
League of Nations
Landis
High Point club to donate proceeds to local charities
Announcement that proceeds from admissions to club games will fund local organizations draws attention. This appears to be a unique arrangement in the state. Directors aim to provide amusement for High Pointers while aiding city charitable institutions, with a stock-raising campaign to start next week for public subscriptions.
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High Point
Local club signs Bill Josephs outfielder from Hoskins team
Club officials announce the signed contract of Bill Josephs an outfielder who played last year with the Hoskins team of the Mecklenburg county amateur league.
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Bill Josephs
Hoskins
Mecklenburg County
Gude's Pep to Mangan Promises Healthful Blood
An old advertisement claims after illness blood becomes weak and builds back with Gude's Pep to Mangan. It touts rich red blood from pentosaccharan and iron, signaling recovery of vigor and color, with liquid and tablet forms sold by druggists.
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Gude
Advt
Babe Triumphs in Batting Duel with Walter Johnson
A homer off Walter Johnson draws the biggest smile from the Babe as players remain pat with tribes of a different color. The scene highlights a famed matchup and the era’s boastful bravado around baseball legends.
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Walter Johnson
Dempsey Scores Knockout Win Amid Boxing Fervor
Chicago fans cheer as Dempsey defeats an opponent by knockout claiming strategy beat Willard. Leonard’s victims seek rematches while Jess calls the incident accidental as public interest remains high in boxing.
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Dempsey
Willard
Jess
Miller Huggins Plays To Yankees Yet To Sign In Spring Training
Manager Miller Huggins humorously addresses Yankees players who have not yet signed contracts as spring training begins, keeping spirits light while awaiting roster decisions.
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Miller Huggins
Indians Form Nearly New Ball Club in Cleveland
Indianapolis Indians are practically a new ball club following reorganization with Cleveland as the key base. The report notes changes in management and upcoming exhibition games to showcase the revamped squad.
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Indianapolis Indians
Cleveland
Capt John Greer Wins Greer House Seat
Final returns show Capt. John Greer of Greer elected to succeed Thos. P. Cothran in the state house of representatives. Greer leads Dr. C. Q. West by 56 votes in last Tuesday's election.
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Capt. Greer
Greenville
Thos. P. Cothran
House of Repres
John Greer
Greer
C. Q. West
Auto gas tank soldering ends with explosion
William Grey carried a leaking gas tank to his kitchen stove to solder it. Peirce calmed neighbors after the blast.
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New York
William Grey
Peirce
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Elis
Yale
Oxford
Babe Ruth
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