Gorman and Flores Set for Return Bout at Arena
Portland lightweight Joe Gorman seeks revenge against Marcario Flores as the Filipino rival targets a repeat upset. Flores brings feared punching power while Gorman relies on ring craft in tonight’s headlining fight, with Filipino fans expected in force and both boxers eager to deliver a repeat of last week’s action.
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Joe Gorman
Portland
Marcario Flores
Gorman
Fulpine
Flores
Rose City
Fiores
Puget Sound
Ruth Miller
Coffroth ousted from Tia Juana holdings in San Francisco case
James W. Coffroth, promoter of race events, loses control of his holdings at Tia Juana and associated casino properties to W. Bassity and partners after a California court ruling for unpaid lease. City plans a Thanksgiving race meet. boxing card features Travie Davis versus Harry Casey with other bouts on the Arena program.
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N Francisco
James W. Coffroth
Yana
Lower
California
Coffroth
W. Bassity and Associates
San Francisco
Ian Court
Esteban Cantu
Juana
Carpentier and European Heavyweight Title Context
The article outlines Carpentier as Europe’s heavyweight champion and France’s top fighter, with Marcel holding eight titles and recognized by boxing federations. It notes Georges as France’s heavyweight ruler, Barry Schuster’s recent knockout win in Seattle, and Jock Malone’s recovery timeline for ring work.
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Carpentier
Europe
Joe Beckett
England
Sease
Bens Fide
France
Marcel
Federation of Boxing
Nillee
Georges
Boxing Roundup Highlights Title Talks and City Buzz
Timmy Wilde plans another U S trip after a two round win over Pete Merman in London on September 20. Harry Krohn, a Cleveland middleweight, gains praise as fans urge a return to challenge Johnny Wilsen for the middleweight title. Wilson faces criticism for actions with Bryen Downey on Labor Day as Jim Flynn aims to meet Young Hector in Bremerton. Denver scribes laud Heinie Schumann for a brutal win over O Leary in Colorado Springs.
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Timmy Wilde
America
Pete Merman
London
Harry Krohn
Cleveland
Southwest
Johnny Wilsen
Wilson
Bryen Downey
National leaders lose as Yanks hold AL lead
National ball clubs drifted through a rough day as the Cubs crushed Brooklyn and Cincinnati and St. Louis filled in against New York. The Dodgers held a 60 50 edge in a tight stretch while the Reds faced an uphill to win 16 of 20 to keep pace. The Yankees toppled Cleveland to reclaim the American lead as Chicago also fell.
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New York
Brooklyn
Cin
Cubs
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
New York Yanks
Cleveland
Chicago
White Sox
BM. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louie
George George Wins After Rough Bout at Vernon Arena
In Los Angeles on Sept 15 Fred San Francisco welterweight was badly outmatched by local boy Young George at the Vernon arena. George won a four round decision as Forbes of Seattle also beat Bert Forbes in a separate bout.
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Frank Pete
Miller
Wilkeson
Bam Laneford
Jack Dempsey
Puyallup
Zukowsky
Chet McIintyre
Dempsey
Tacoma
Los Angeles
Fred
San Francisco
Young George
Vernon Arena
O'Brien
Bert Forbes
Seattle
Red Faber Records Hundredth Win in AL Return
Chicago Sept 15 Red Faber comeback pitcher for the White Sox notches his hundredth American League win in a victorious return outing.
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Faber
Chicago
Red Faber
Eult
Scouts Hunt for Talent as Ivory Scarcity Bites
New York reports scout Bob Con ry from the New York club warns minor league teams lean on ex stars while ivory shortages impact trade and supplies, signaling a reshaped talent pool and economic strain in the sport.
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New York
Bob Conry
Angels Cut Tiger Lead In Coast League Pennant Race
San Francisco Sept 15 Eyes turn to Los Angeles where Bill Elasick s Vernon Tigers clash with Red Killifer s Angels in a pivotal series that could decide the pennant. Killifer s crew beat Portland to narrow Vernon s lead to four games and threaten Salt Lake l If the Angels win again Salt Lake must beat Seattle to stay second and Rainiers must lose series to remain contenders.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Bill Elasick
Vernon Tigers
Killifer
Angela
Tigers
Portland
Schumann Advertises Title Claim From Denver Poster
Heinie Schumann, former Tacoma lightweight, promotes a 10 round decision claim against Pinky Mitchell, citing a Seattle bout and a controversial draw that referee allegedly ruled. The item recalls Mitchell’s brawling and a disputed outcome.
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Heinie Schumann
Tacoma
Denver
Pinky
Mitchell
Seattle
Schumann
Bohne Steals Home Six Times This Coast League Season
Sam Pohne of Seattle, the Coast league's leading thief, has stolen home six times in seven attempts this season. San Francisco teammates Jim Scott and Sam Agnew have caught him twice, but he remains the most prolific base stealer in the circuit.
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Sam Pohne
Seattle
Jim Scott
Sam Agnew
San Francisco
Dallas club grosses over fifty thousand in summer
The Dallas team in the Texas league reportedly earned more than $50,000 this summer, with other class D owners also reporting strong seasons.
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Dallas
Twilight baseball grows in Canada and Indiana towns
Twilight baseball in Canada has gained popularity this summer with many games drawing family crowds. In Terre Haute Indiana the Twilight league has attracted strong support, rivaling the Three-Twelve league games nearby.
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Toronto
Canada
Terre Hauth
Ind
Twilight League
Chicagoan Bets on Brennan Dempsey Bout in New York
Bill Brennan a Chicago heavyweight faces Jack Dempsey in a Madison Square Garden bout eyed for October 1 in New York City. Brennan expects a knockdown fight despite past injuries while fans speculate on a $100,000 crowd paying up to $20 to $100 per seat.
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William Harrison Dempsey
Jack the Giant
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Bill
New York City
eWlics
Dempsey
Brennan
Tex Rickard
Madison Square Garden
Ballard Prep Grid Outlook Promotes Veteran Line, New Coach
Ballard high school opens the season with coach Ira Pease guiding a veteran heavy line and a backfield built around 1919 players. Key ends Walby and Schwartz return, with Nardin challenging for a starter role. Center Masterson anchors the line as signals are called by Butkines. Knight Lowry is expected at fullback as Ballard prepares for a Queen Anne opener in October.
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Ira Pease
Latoha Grammar School
Ballard Looma
Horce
Ballard
Beaner” Walby
Gil Schwartz
al Nardin
Scrubs
Bill Peel
Gene Sullivan
Arnald Lackstron
John Harrison
Walden Erickson
Harrison
Joe
Pierre Masterson
Pease
Charles Butkines
Bob Roger
Dallard
Queen Anne
Legal fight looms over Sacramento baseball franchise
In Sacramento on September 15, chamber of commerce leaders predicted they may exercise their option to take the ball club from owner Lew Moreing. Moreing contends the club cannot be sold out of the city and says if not profitable it must revert to him after the 1921 season. Minutes of the transfer meeting are the only record of the agreement.
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Sacramento
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Lew Moreing
Moreing
Saying the right thing at the right time
A proverb notes that speaking wisely at the right moment is akin to remaining silent when one has nothing meaningful to say.
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Eny
First Varsity Grid Work On Today At Washington
Washington Huskies begin first practice of the year with 40 players expected to report for equipment. Coach Leonard Allison hopes star tackles Bill Grimm and Hil Grimm may return, while Whitman and Dartmouth prepare to challenge the Purple and Gold as Whitman fields a strong squad in less than a month.
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Harvard
Washington
Leonard Allison
University of Washington
Whitman
Dartmouth
Hil Grimm
Randy” Wick
Gua Tope
Allison
Bill Grimm
Achoel
Grimm
Centralia
Pasco Leads Valley League With Strong 14 Wins
Pasco leads the Yakima Valley League with 14 wins in 20 starts as Sunnyside sits second with 13 wins and seven defeats. The league consists of seven teams.
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Pasco
Sunnyside
Ruth Signs Cuba Tour Ahead of Winter Film Contract
Baseball star Babe Ruth has agreed to a Cuba tour earning about $20,000. He departs for the island on October 31, pursuing exhibition games and promotional duties before returning for his winter film commitments.
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Babe” Ruth
Cuba
Island
Davis Cup Team IIIs Named
New York Sept 15 William Tilden II Norris Williams T Charles Garland William M Johnston and Sam Hardy captain will represent America for the Davis cup in Australia in December. The team, announced by the American Davis Cup committee, is the same as that which competed in England. Hardy selected for managerial experience.
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New York
William Tilden II
Norris Willams T
Charles
Garland
William M. Johnston
Sam Hardy
America
Australia
England
Vincent Ichards
Peck Griffen
Waah
Baseball Notes From The Circuit Crackers In Action
Narry Harper leads Southern league hitters with a strike rate over .? in 30 straight games with Little Beck. Young tafe Wenlon earns another Brooklyn trial after winter moves via Western and Oakland routes. Henson shines in Canadian circuit. Garry Cravath rumored for end of season oats. Baltimore and Toronto duel for International league lead as New Orleans and Little Rock chase top spot in the Southern. Markie rocks for Atlanta. Paul routs in ten no hit games. Art Tues remains active with Milwaukee. Emil Hulen holds first base with Giants lineage.
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Narry Harper
Seattle
Little Beck
Young Tafe Wenlon
Patterson-MacDonsid
Brooklyn
Robina
Oakland
Henson
Tribe to Meet Salt Lake Bees This Afternoon
The Spokane crew hosts Salt Lake Bees this afternoon in a Coast League series opener as both teams chase the pennant with five weeks left. Seattle’s Stumpf may miss shortstop, with Elliott or Harrigan possible, and Bees sport outfielders Maggert and Rumler out. Sacramento Solons follow for a week, closing the local schedule.
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Kieht
Clyde Wares
Salt Lake Bees
Bees
Lake Csn
Vernon Tigers
Seattle
Bill Stumpf
Bill
Young Elliott
Harrigan
Harl Maggert
Bill Rumler
Sacramento Solons
Big Ten grid fodder begins as season prep starts
Chicago Sept 15 1920 report notes the Big Ten football season feed begins with leftovers for 1920 conference teams. Purdue and Northwestern expected to have fewer seasoned prospects, while other schools prepare a core nucleus of players for the coming season.
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Yost
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Chicago
Purdue
Northwestern
Speed Boats Race Opens Gold Cup Regatta at Detroit River
Nearly 100 gasoline propelled craft of various sizes will race on the Detroit river today in the opening heats of the gold cup regatta. Eight races are listed with a 90 mile race for the gold challenge cup of the American Power Boat association as the feature event.
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Detroit
Detroit River
American Power Boat Association
Ortega Is Laid Up After Cut Eye Injury
Pacific coast welterweight champion Ortega will rest for a couple of weeks after a cut over the eye from a bout with Jack McClellan. The injury will keep him out of the ring for a period.
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Ortega
Jack McClellan
Borton Faces Police Showdown Over Vernon Club Fracas
In a Coast league scandal, Babe Porton reportedly left baseball paraphernalia at the Vernon club house after being bounced. Vernon players threaten retaliation, and Borton may require Los Angeles police protection when confronting Wiehelonetnes at the scene.
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Babe” Porton
Vernon Tanger
Vernon
Borton
Los Angeles
Helonetnes
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