Brennan to Renew Challenge as Dempsey Defends Title
Brennan, formerly of Chicago and now based in New York, challenges Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden. The bout follows Dempsey’s earlier knockout of Brennan in Milwaukee and comes under revived New York boxing laws. Brennan expresses no fear, while observers note Dempsey’s greater bulk and improved power.
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John Layton Wins National Three-Cushion Title
Chicago December 14 John Layton Lefalie Missouri defeated Robert Capnefax of New York to win the national three shelf billiard championship in a straight contest.
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Four All-State Men Seek Iowa Freshman Five
Iowa City December 14 Four all state basketball men seek places on the Iowa freshman five. Names include Johnstone Boone Rankin Fort Dodge Butler Springville Gordon Os kal osa plus Watson Irvington Barton Fort Dodge. Other hopefuls Moody Perry Kelloway Jossem Laurens Finley Reed Lemen Hass Hicks Day Deverport vie for guard and center spots. Practice suspended until after Christmas vacation.
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Dunn Takes Control of Baltimore Orioles
In a Philadelphia station deal, Jack Dunn president-manager of the Baltimore Internationals bought virtual ownership of the Orioles from Eddie Collins of the Chicago White Sox. Dunn paid with club stock certificates and received a $9,500 payment, adding to his stake in the 150 shares issued by the team he has managed for 15 years.
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A Rope of Sand and a Tale of December Brides
A fragmented, humorous column with names like Wat and Watson, referencing a rope of sand, lingering rheumatic pains, a cheerful Nettie joke, a satirical jab at an ingrate, and playful banter about brides and careers. Mentions of Billy Bretman and a Dempsey fight anchor a noisy, period voice.
Strangler Lewis Wins World Wrestling Title in Long Match
Strangler Lewis of San Jose California defeats Joe Stecher of Dodge Nebraska to win the world heavyweight catch as catch can title. The match lasts one hour 41 minutes 56 seconds with Lewis securing the final headlock and hiplock to pin Stecher after a grueling contest. Stecher had led at times but wore down with repeated headlocks and holds.
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West High opens 1321 basketball schedule with Cedar Falls trip
West High will begin its 1321 basketball season in January with the Old Rose and Black visiting Cedar Falls to play Teachers College. One open date remains January 22 as coachs teams consider opponents. The schedule includes the Teachers college tournament March 4 and 5 and games against East High, Marshalltown, Charles City, and New Hampton, with additional moves around Cedar Falls meet and east high gym matches.
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Jessup to attend Cedar Falls tutor eleven banquet
Cedar Falls Indiana December 14 William A Jessup president of the State University of Iowa will be among guests at the Cedar Falls Commercial club banquet tonight honoring the Teachers college football eleven Dr HL Williams athletic director of the University of Minnesota will deliver an address several other athletic and scholastic leaders will attend
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Langford alleges gloves doctored in Portland bout
San Langford a Black boxer accuses Tiny Herman of using doctored gloves in a recent Portland fight. Langford says he was partly blinded during the bout by something on Herman's gloves and the boxing commission will investigate Friday evening.
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Famous racing horse dies at age 32 years old
The famous pacing horse John R. Gentry, once world champion, dies of old age in Nashville Tennessee. If he had lived to January first he would have turned 32. The report is by the Associated Press. In other news Earl Caddock and Charley Peters will meet in Los Angeles on February 17 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
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Annual Football Class I Resumed
West High and East High plan a fall football meeting with a date to be arranged. Coaches say a late October or early November kickoff is preferred to reduce player strain. Armistice day games with Cedar Rapids are contracted for 1921 and 1922, split 60 40. Schedule opens at Osage and closes at Fort Dodge, with potential games against Marshalltown West Des Moines Mason City and others.
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Caddock Defeats Londos After Failing To Decide
In San Francisco on December 14, Earl Caddock of Iowa defeated Jim Londos in a wrestling match after both men earned a fall. a three hour time limit prevented a deciding fall. Caddock took the first fall in 11 minutes 5 seconds with a head scissors and arm lock, Londos the second in 1 hour 34 minutes with a headlock.
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Tony Caponi Routs Pilkington in Meriden Bout
Tony Caponi of Rock Island draws Eastern fans with a aggressive, high pace attack in a 12 round bout at Meriden. He lands crushing rights and a key double shift, even as Pilkington suffers a damaged tooth in the sixth. The decision angers fans who felt Caponi deserved victory. Caponi continues to receive clippings praising his performances since leaving the Tri-Cities.
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Wille Hoppe Insists On One Match With Horemans
New York December 14 Willie Hoppe world billiard champion will only play Edouard Horemans in a single match at 18.2 balk line. Horemans demands two matches at 18.1 and 18.2, arguing this is the sole true test of supremacy.
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Ohio State to Practice at Stanford Before Pasadena Tilt
The Ohio State football team, Western Conference champions, will visit Stanford University on December 23 and practice on the Stanford turf en route to Pasadena. They will meet the champion University of California on January 1.
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Volleyball League Kicks Off Tonight at the Y M C A
The city volleyball league begins tomorrow at the Y M C A gym with six teams of six players each. Games run Wednesday for five weeks then a five week second schedule, counted by total points to crown the winner. Three matches start at 7:35 pm, 8:10 pm and 8:45 pm with no admission.
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Notre Dame Star George Gipp Dies at 24
George Gipp, Notre Dame football star, died in South Bend at 3:23 am from streptococcal throat disease and pneumonia. He had been ill since the Nov. 20 Notre Dame Northwestern game and was 24. His mother and siblings were with him. he had learned of a mythical all American selection and a Chicago Cubs offer in his final hours.
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Belgian billiard star Edouard Horemans eyes Hoppe clash
Chicago reports Belgian billiards phenom Edouard Horemans, a southpaw with a left handed cue, routed cueists from seven European nations and trains for a potential winter meeting with Willie Hoppe in Chicago. He adapts to American tables and balls, posting runs up to 290 and drawing praise for masse shots and precision from U.S. pros.
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Inter Sunday School Basketball Games Set for Tomorrow Night
The second series of Inter Sunday School league hoops will be at East High Gymnasium tomorrow at 7 p m. W F Buxford Y M C A boys secretary says rules will be strictly enforced. Teams: First M E vs Westminster Presbyterian St Pauls MBB vs First Congregational Grace MB vs East Park Presbyterian Union Congregational vs First Presbyterian. Cleveland Lands Outfielder Arthur Wagner from Joplin Western League before the World Series.
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Chicago Police to Halt Mat Contests Until Game's Right
Chicago and Dec 14 Chief Fitzmorris will not issue smoke permits for wrestling shows until the present situation is resolved. He expects a council action on a commission to regulate wrestling and boxing if legalized. Some clubs were refused permits while others await decisions. George Johnson, 26, 157 pounds, tough Minnesota middleweight, may appear Dec 18 at the second regiment armory. Johnson has 200 matches in a decade with 10 losses and 15 draws, plus significant army service and a notable family background. EAST HIGH SENIORS WIN. Seniors beat juniors 21 to 9 to start the interclass basketball week. sophomores beat freshmen 22 to 7.
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Seniors Lead In Race For Class Honors After Two Games
Results of two games push seniors into the lead over sophomores in the race for class honors. The senior team dominates early standings while sophomores trail behind as contenders for the award.
American Legion to Present Play in Dumont Benefit
The Allison American Legion home talent play, billed for Dumont this Thursday, benefits the local post. Proceeds go to the Dumont Post. Greene Legion Post also plans a post-holiday performance. Funeral services for Herman Johnson of Allison were held Monday at the Associated church. he lived 67 years and long resided in Butler County.
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Universities Open to Women Students in Japan Reform
An advertisement note lists speakers Milo Isaacson Will Flynn W Birch Carl Timlin D Wilder Dr Rhetlenberger at the Hotel Burnsell Lamson for a January 8 visit. It mentions Japan deciding to open some universities to women students, overcoming long standing prejudice to permit reform.
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