Meyers Lollis fight draws praise and public criticism
The Press Box notes sharp fan response to brief postfight report quoting him or “By Gosh” on the Meyers Lollis bout with Spug. The bout is described as evenly matched and possibly a draw at times, with Spug earning the decision. A rematch is seen as a potential major attraction. Tracy Thompson comments after the bout on the next ring appearance. A San Jose park project advances with chamber of commerce backing a $75,000 athletic park plan.
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Arele
Meyers-Lollis
Gosh
Veral Red Hot
Spng
Josh
George Lollis
Spug ‘Meyers
Spug
San Jose
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
National boxing board proposal discussed in New York
New York reports a plan to form a national association to regulate boxing across the United States. The effort, backed by the army navy and civilian boxing control board, cites supportive replies from governors in several states as momentum grows for a nationwide governing body.
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National Boxing Board
New York
United States
Army, Navy
Civilian
Board of Boxing Control
Gutzon Borglum
Madison Square Garden Six Day Race Nearing 32 Hours
Thirteen teams competed as the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden entered its thirty-second hour. By 8 am the standings showed nine teams tied at 597 miles two laps with Brocco and Coburn at 597 miles four laps and DeBaetes and Persyn close behind. Grimm and Vandivere reached 697 miles with one lap behind the leaders. The 32 hour record remains Lawson and Root’s 706 miles one lap set in 1915.
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New York
Dee
Coburn
Madison Square Garden
Brocco
DeBaetes
Persyn
Horemans Will Look Over Game
Chicago dispatch reports on December 7 that Horemans will review the game with Billiarad in focus.
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Horemans
Chicago
Billiarad
Maryland Jockey Club pledges surplus for breeding and improvements
The Maryland Jockey Club, owner of Pimlico, says it will devote its surplus earnings beyond a set return to investment as determined by the state racing commission. Funds will support diverse breeding and improvements for patron comfort at racing events.
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Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico Race Track
State Racing Commission
Greb to Boxing Bout at Motor Square Garden Next Saturday
Pittsburgh on December 7 reports Harry Greb from Philadelphia and Jeff Smith of Bayonne New Jersey will fight in a 10 round bout at Motor Square Garden next Saturday night. The Tribune Classified Ads are noted for details.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Greb
Fiseoanst
Jeff Smith
Bayonne
N. J
Mt Motor Square Garden
All Western Conference football elevens chosen by Pattison
Collier's Weekly lists first and second teams as selected by official F E C Pattison. Wisconsin and Illinois lead with four representatives each. Ohio State and Iowa follow with two and one respectively. Crangle of Illinois stars at fullback. Devine of Iowa tops quarterbacks. Elliott of Wisconsin acclaimed leading halfback. Fletcher of Illinois highly valued. Carney of Illinois and Weston of Wisconsin praised as top ends.
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New York
Collier’s Weekly
FE. C. Pattison
Wisconsin
Minois
Ohio Tate
Towa
Crangle
Olinois
West
Aubrey Devine
Iowa
Elliot
Fletcher
Tlinois
Carney
Illinois
Scott
Bunge
Depler
Wer Trott
Ohio State
Ad Beermanine
Eston
A. Devine
Ralph Fletcher
Ilinois
San Jose Coaches Seek First Class Park for Various Teams
The article outlines plans to create a first rate athletic field for San Jose's club in the California baseball league, San Jose high and normal schools, Santa Clara University teams, and Pacific Coast league training. It notes a strong Tech track program, a new coach, and a growing field, with Southern California Winter league entrants from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. It also highlights a boxing matchup between Al Sommers and McKay as part of the sports scene.
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San Jose
California Baseball League
San Jose High and Normal Schools
Santa Clara University
Pacific Coast Baseball League
Tech
Toars
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Pedro
San Bernardino
Ohio State Meets California in New Year’s Day Classic
Pasadena set to host the Tournament of Roses game between Ohio State College and the University of California. More than 32,000 expected as attendances shatter records, with both teams undefeated and averaging around 181 to 182 pounds. Coach Andy Smith predicts intensive two week practice ahead.
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Pasadena
Cal
University of California
Ohio State College
Tournament Park
Stanford University
California
Berkeley
Seattle
University of Washington
Dartmouth College
Ohio State
Ohio
Andy Smith
Smith
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
Kenworthy Named Manager for Seattle Coast League Club
Willian Kenworthy, after fifteen years in baseball, is named manager of the Seattle club in the Pacific Coast league succeeding Clyde Wares. He has coached with Boston, Washington, St. Louis and several minor league teams and earned a top Coast League salary of 5600. He was a former Seattle second baseman under Wares and has also taught school in winters.
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Oakland
Cal
Willian‘ Kopecks
Kenworthy
Seattle
Boston
Washin
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Denver
Kansas City
Clyde Wares
S {Anford
Bedlroom
Wares
Ken
Worthy
Dunlap Elected Captain of WSC 1921 Football Team
Earl A. Dunlap of Dayton Washington was elected captain of the 1921 Washington State College football team. Dunlap, who played center this season, helped the team secure the 1920 Northwest Conference title.
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Pullman
Wash
Earl A. Dunlap
Dayton
Washington State College
Dunlap
Picture Framing Materials Featured by R L City C Co
R L City C Co at 237 West Center offers framing supplies and materials for picture framing. The business specializes in frames, mats, glass, and hardware catered to home décor and gallery projects. Local patrons can browse sample displays and consult staff for custom options.
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R. L. City C Co
West Center
Twin Falls High Football Dominated Season Record
Twin Falls high school in Idaho went undefeated this season with eight wins and no losses. The team scored 477 points overall, led by quarterback Lester Speed Newman who attempted 62 kicks with only one miss.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Lester
Newman
Public Stenographer and Typist Ad
Public stenographer and typist offering services at 218 South Main Street. Phone contact listed as 356 with reference to request for ten cents? local shorthand notes and typing tasks provided.
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South Main
Gate City Commandery No 4 to Meet and Elect Officers
Gate City Commandery No 4 H T will hold its regular session Tuesday December 7 at 8 pm. Regular business, officer elections for the coming year, and a degree conferment are planned. Sir Knights urged to attend. Hamilton, Recorder.
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Gate City Commandery No
H. T
H. T. Hamilton
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Louis
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Tracy
Edoard Horemans
Pierre Maupome
Robert Cannefax
John Layton
Angie Kieckhefer
Clarence Jackson
Maryland Club
Tribune
Belding
Towa McGuire
Brader
Nemecek
J. Taylor
Slater
Stinehcomb
Workman
Walquist
G. Devine
al Sommers
Sommers
McKay
U. California
Twin Falls High
Corrine Griffith
Strand
Strand ‘Orchestra
Pocatello Music Company
Kasiska Building
Hippodrome
Westerly
Chase, Harris, Mae
Shirley Mason
Charlie Chaplin
Bome
Barry
John Emerson
Anita
Connie
Pathe
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