Wilson's Midsection Strategy in O'Dowd Bout Raises Foul Claims
In New York last month middleweight champ Johnny Wilson beat Mike O'Dowd amid claims from Wilson intimates that he studied a stomach attack plan. O'Dowd counters by alleging Wilson fouled and says he would accept a rematch to prove sportsmanship.
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Mason City Track Team Prepares for Drake Relays
Mason City high school runners train for the Drake Relays carnival in Des Moines. The Red and White team earned 13 points in the school's cinder classic with a victory in the shuttle relay and a second in the half mile, leading Cedar Rapids by 13 points but trailing last year's pace.
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Neal Allison to headline Nichols bout on May 6
Duluth Minnesota report notes Neal Allison match with Johnny Nichols as the main event for May 6. The snippet mentions Paul and Duluth in a local boxing context with details unclear due to OCR errors but confirms a scheduled headliner fight.
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Nichols
Duluth
Minn
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St. Paul
Neal
Ben Remvelents
Harding Named Honorary Leader Of Horseshoe Pitching
Minneapolis announces B J Leighton confirms Warren G Harding as honorary leader of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. The national president reportedly invited him to join as an honorary member and Harding has reportedly accepted the honor.
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Zeishton
British Heavy Mat King Meets Wheeler In Chicago Bout
On Monday, April 25, Harry Martin of Great Britain, claimant of the heavyweight championship, will wrestle Jack Wheeler of Pittsburgh, one of America's greatest colored wrestlers. The bout is under the auspices of the Eighth regiment with Sam Langford officiating as referee.
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Great Britain
Jack Wheeler
Pittsburgh
America
Berg
Eighth Regiment
Sam Langford
French college athletes arrive for Penn relay carnival
Six French college athletes arrived in New York aboard the Uner La France on Saturday to compete in the Penn relay carnival in Philadelphia. The group includes Rene de, Maurice Delvart, Gaston Per, Roger Bigex Reber, Goullien, and Loua Seuria.
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New York
Uner
St Louis to Observe Burke Day on May 14
St Louis plans Burke Day on May 14 to honor Jimmy Burke, manager of the St Louis American. Separate notes mention preparations for a celebratory event tied to a seat game of the season, with connections to the Boston club.
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Imar
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS AND SATURDAY'S RESULTS
Baseball results from American Association and National League show New York 3 Philadelphia 1 and Boston, plus Washington 3 St. Louis 7. Cleveland 6. Philadelphia 11 New York 5. Brooklyn 7 Pittsburgh 7. St. Louis at Cincinnati and Chicago at Detroit delayed. Western League reports no games.
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Cleveland
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Detroit
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Missouri to Send Two Relay Teams to Drake Carnival
Columbia Mo April 18 The University of Missouri will enter two relay teams at the Drake Relays next Saturday The Tiger dash men form the half mile relay quartet while middle distance runners compose the mile relay team No entries in the high hurdles or 1900 yard dash Brutus Hamilton will lead the Missouri delegation to the Pennsylvania relay carnival in Philadelphia April 30 and may take a Tiger relay team if Drake meet performance warrants the trip east.
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University of Missouri
Missouri
Brutus Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Twelve high schools enter Guernsey meet
Twelve high schools have entered teams for the invitation track and field meet to be held here in May. At least four more schools expect to enter men. Some nearby schools will take a half day vacation so the entire high school can attend the meet. The girls will be there including the 1 yard dash and quarter-mile relay.
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Guernia
New York Governor Pushes Clean Wrestling Game
New York Governor Miliern aims to reform the wrestling scene, admitting the sport is prone to fraud on the mat. He backs boxing as better kept clean and seeks methods to tighten wrestling oversight in the Empire State.
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New York
Smpire
Minnesota Horse Shoe League Seeks National Tourney
The Minneapolis Horse Shoe Pitching league plans a September national tournament tied to the state fair with a hoped for $6,000 purse for players. Organizers will promote the game in Minnesota by outreach to farmers.
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Minneapolis Horse Shea
Minnesta
Braves Sail On Crest Of Waves In Brooklyn Opener
Brooklyn opening day at Ebbets Field saw the Braves lose 4 to 2 as Pfeffer and Oeschger were knocked from the mound. Mitchell held Boston to two hits after the sixth inning, with Boeckel Krueger and Pfetfer driving the Detroit? no, Krueger. The box string notes two base hits for Boeckel Griffith Krueger and Pfetfer and lists multiple pitchers including McQuillan Mitchell and Oeschger. Other games postponed by cold weather and rain.
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Johnson stifles A's as Yankees edge Athletics 3 to 1
Yesterday's scoreboard notes Walter Johnson thwarted 10 Athletics hits over eight scoreless innings to earn a 3 1 win. Wally Pipp fueled the Yankees with a double and two singles in a murderers row effort. Meisel hit a triple as the Nanks defeated the Red Sox 4–0. Mays allowed four hits. McQuillan loaded the bases in the ninth but a double play ended the threat. Braves beat Robins 4–2 in Brooklyn. weather spoiled remaining games.
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Husky Wington
Athletics
Wally Pipp
Yankees
Murderers” Row
Meisel
Nanks
Red Sox
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Braves
Robins
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Heavy hitting draws focus in early 1921 baseball season
United Press reports a small 1921 season with heavy hitting as the standout. Boston Braves Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox resist as door mats, while Athletics boast a growing young staff. Giants and Brooklyn pitching questioned, Pittsburgh shows best form, and Yankees feature Mays and Pieter amid uneven lineups. Browns factor as contenders with Indians.
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Braves
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Mays
Pieter
Yankee
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Heavies Debate Blue Ticket Says O Rourke Fight Boss
Eastern impresario Tom O Rourke and manager of Frank Fulton predicts a rough two to three years for heavyweight boxing as associations nationwide grow wary of brutal ring action. He vows not to manage another heavyweight after Fulton and hints his Minnesota plasterer project may end.
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Frad Fulton
O’rourke
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Unclear Career Step Ends Season Talk of Fred Quitting
An abrupt end before many months leaves readers unsure as Fred seriously weighs quitting the game for a business career. The note hints at a possible retirement or pause to pivot toward entrepreneurship amid ongoing plans.
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Fred
Chess match ends in draw in Havana
AP reports the twelfth game between Havana players ended in a draw. In Detroit several inches of snow blanketing the field indicate none of the Gleve land games this week will be played. Chicago mentions Judge Landis suspends players who fail to report within 10 days after the baseball season opens.
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Gleveland
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National Port Popular Now National Port Popular
Brig General F H Phillips explains the rise of target shooting with .22 caliber rifles as the national sport at 50 100 and 200 yards. The inexpensive setup requires minimal range equipment and can be done in city outskirts or even a project range within the city. It serves as both sport and military training, appealing to Americans as a sport.
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National Rifle Association
Verry
Davis Cup Shutouts Highlight U S Victory Streak
In the 15 Davis Cup matches at Auckland, the United States posted seven shutouts as they brushed aside Britain and Australia. The U S teams had suffered five straight losses in four ties, twice to Britain and twice to Australasia, before this strong showing.
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Auckland
Great Western Travel Promise Advertisement
Great Western guarantees reliable travel to Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Kansas City. Steel trains ride on solid roadbeds with a smooth, safe ride. The ad promotes punctual service and a pleasant journey with contact via ticket station and phone number.
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