Dempsey Holds Heavyweight Crown After Brutal 12 Rounds
In New York Dempsey retains the world title after a grueling 12 round battle with Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden. Brennan dominates early rounds with sharp rights and body blows before Dempsey rallies, the crowd hushed as the champion endures and finishes strong to retain the championship. Norfork wins the negro heavyweight title by a 10 round decision over Tate in the same card.
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Henry L. Farrell
New York
Jack Dempacy
Bill Brennan
Square Garden
Dempsey
Brennan
Demp
Chicago
Deranyan
Jack Kearns
Avery
Kid
Norfolk
Baltimore
Bill Tate
Madison Square Garden
Charley Weinert
Bartley Madden
Marty Farrell
Frankie McGuire
Everett High School football shutout by Dalles team
A reader points out an error in a Star story about Everett high school's football. The Dalles high school squad from The Dalles Oregon scored the only points against Everett this year, not the University of Washington freshmen who were credited. Everett defeated UW yearlings 20 to 0.
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Eiverett
Everett High School
University of Washington
Everett
Dalles High School
Dalles
Ore
Boxing charges and match notes from Pacific coast area
Report covers Herman man controversy in Portland with possible ban until charges are settled, plus a slate of upcoming bouts and boxing news across Seattle, Bremerton, Tacoma, and Detroit. Mentions Langford, Chaney, Kilbane, Langford vs Pete, and boxing classes at University of Michigan.
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University of Michigan
Washington Football Team Names 1921 Captain at Banquet
Ray Eckmann elected captain of the 1921 Washington football team at the annual banquet held at the Washington Annex on Tuesday night. Larry Smith received the Flaherty medal for selfless service, while Coach Allison delivered the main speech to an ovation-filled audience.
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Ray Eckmann
Washington
Washington Annex
Flaherty
Larry Smith
Husky
Allison
Funeral services set for George Gipp in Laurium
Funeral fees for George Gipp Notre football star and All American fullback will be held tomorrow. Gipp died of pneumonia yesterday in South Bend following three weeks illness. His body arrives today in Laurium from South Bend.
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Laurium
Mich
George Gipp
Notre
Gipp
South Bend
Ind
Dempsey Receives Offer to Defend Title Versus Greb
An offer of fifty thousand dollars to defend his heavyweight title against Harry Greb in a ten round Pittsburg bout was made to Jack Dempsey by John McGarty and John Bell of the Motor Square Boxing club. Benton Harbor promoter expects to sign Dempsey for a Greb clash.
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New York
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Jack Dempsey
John McGarty
John Bell
Motor Square Boxing Club
Benton Harbor
Star's Winter Sports Open Entries for Ice Race and Cue Meet
The Star announces opening entries for its first annual pocket billiard tournament and second annual ice races. Billiards run mid January at Pope Sibley’s parlor with two divisions, 16 ball pool, 50 point games, elimination rounds, a round robin final for trophy, and 60 cent entry to cover the trophy. Runners up receive cue trophies. Ice races run between hockey periods with preliminaries, two chances per heat, final winner earns a silver trophy. no entry fees for competitors.
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Pope Sibley
Partors
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Pope-dibley’s
Frunewick Balke Collender Co
Ridley Protects Title Shot In Bremerton Four Round Main
George Etcell the Pacific featherweight champion meets Bud Ridley of Seattle in the four round main event at Bremerton tonight. Etcell, back from Antwerp where a disputed finals win sparked a shove incident, seeks a rebound. Ridley is favored after solid training as the rest of the card features Battling Zara Bill Vincent Eddie Moore Young Carpentier Stan Mitchell Phil Jensen Red Gallagher Joe Daniela. A big Seattle crowd is expected at the navy yard city show.
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George Etcell
Bud Ridley
Seattle
Lavinsons
Bremerton
Etcell
Antwerp
George
Georgie
Ridley
Threce
Zara
Bill Vincent
Welters
Eddie Moore
Young Carpentier
Bantama
Stan Mitchell
Phil Jensen
Red Gallagher
Joe Daniela
Bremerton Elke
Navy Yard City
Memorial for Capt Eddie Grant to be Erected by Sport Writers
A granite shaft five feet high with a Wronse memorial tablet will stand in center field at the New York Polo Grounds. Lieut Harry L Smith and surviving members of Co I 307th Infantry will attend the unveiling at the opening game next spring. Other notes include baseball figures Grover Lewd ermilk and Eddie Cleotte facing taxes and fines.
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Argonne
Wronse
New York Polo Grounds
Harry L. Smith
Dempsey Questions Football Crowds Big
Jack Dempsey says he cannot understand why football draws large crowds and doubts boxing stars are keen on the sport. He states boxers are not crazy about football crowds.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Meta Puck Regulars On Job In Seattle Warmup
Roy Rickey returns to the husky defense as Meta’ regulars prepare for the season opener against Vancouver in Seattle. Charley Tobin and Max Murray are en route to complete the local roster, with tickets selling fast for the Arena game next Wednesday.
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Roy Rickey
Husky
Beattie
Vancouver
Charley Tobin
Max Murray
Seattle
Funeral for Noted Pacer in Nashville
John BR Gentry, famed pacer, was buried with ceremonies at Cumberland Park race track in Nashville. John Trotwood Moore will deliver the eulogy. Dr D E Stokes and others are expected to speak.
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Tenn
John BR. Gentry
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Cumberland Park
John Trotwood Moore
D. BE. Stokes
National agreement signed by major league club owners
National club owners approved the new National agreement at their annual meeting in New York. The contract for President Heydler was extended three years, with one year remaining, and his salary raised to 15000 dollars per year.
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New York
Heydler
Elks No 1 Pinsters Lead City Bowling Race
Elks No 1 and Ruben Cafe Bowlers head the City league with Elks holding a six game edge. Brooks, Rippe, Mika and Mube squads chase in a tight standings race as Thursday night schedule unfolds across all alleys.
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Johnny Noye Seeks Pacific Coast Fights
St Paul report says Johnny Noye plans a return to the Pacific coast in search of boxing bouts after prior exposure to the four round game that fascinates him.
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ST. Paul
Johnny Noye
Pacific Coast
Walter Camp All American picks show versatile 1920 backfield
Dean Snyder notes Walter Camp announces his All American selections for 1920. He highlights Princeton star Stanley Keck Wisconsin guard Scott and others, praising the depth and intelligence of the team and the evolving game demands. The piece emphasizes speed, power, and smart play across positions.
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Walter Camp
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Stanley Keck
Princeton
Tigers
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Yale
Laurie
Scott
Consin
Wisconsin
Ballard Beavers Cager Outlook Shows Large Tryouts
Ballard coach Ia Pease seeks a basketball team from a North End school turnout of about 80 candidates. Only Eugene Walby, captain and center, is a veteran as Pease trims the squad next week. Jamen Lowery and FarI Axe vie for guard spots while Ted McManus and Derrill Shew contest forward berths. Four starters graduated leaving a thin Beavers roster.
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Farl Axe
Ballard Grid
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Inet
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City Cage League to Hold Big Meeting
City Flasketball association meets at the Northern Life Insurance Co building tomorrow night to adopt a schedule elect a president and vice president and review applications from eleven teams seeking league entry. A key issue is whether the league remains amateur or becomes semi-pro. Teams seeking entry include Knights of Columbus OuM Oo A Etks club Northern Safe Insurance Co MacDougall Southwicks Chauncey Wrights University Commercial club Puget Sound Paper Box Co System Sign Co Silent Frats Elmer Noble Post. LOS ANGELES Dec 15 Coach Henderson USC is brother of Ohio State Halfback Henderson and may root for the Buckeyes on New Year day.
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Los Angeles
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Everett Team in Training for Big Pacific Coast Clash
Everett high school, Northwest champions, trains for the decisive game against Long Beach high school in Long Beach. Coach and staff travel with a small group of supporters. Long Beach allows captain Sherman to play despite his 21st birthday. 16,000 seats are available.
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Fpiverett High School
Northwest
Long Beach High School
Long Beach
Pacific Coast
Everett Eleven
Sherman
Everett
Coast Moguls Set to Meet Thursday in Sacramento
Pacific Coast league directors and magnates plan talks on restoring the draft with changes possibly doubling its price to 7500 dollars. Salt Lake franchise may stay despite a Utah Sunday baseball bill, while trading talks heat up with Seattle Vernon Los Angeles San Francisco Oakland and Portland eyeing swaps. President McCarthy expected to be reappointed and J Cal Ewing urged as league representative at January meetings.
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Pacific Coast League
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Graham
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Winsor Plans New Boxing Champion After Ridley Tie
Fred Winsor, ex-manager of Bud Ridley, continues as manager of Dick Griffin, a Texas bantam who he aims to mold into a boxer able to beat his former protegee. The story highlights Winsor's persistence in developing top talent.
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Fred Winsor
Bud Ridley
Winsor
Dick Griffin
Texas
Bantam
Bob Martin Plans Return Fight After Rest in Terra Alta
Boxer Bob Martin travels to Terra Alta Virginia to rest as manager JJ Bronson fears stagnation ahead of a planned comeback bout against Billy Miske upon his return to the ring.
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Terra Alta
Jas
JJ Bronson
Billy Miske
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