Irish fighter Lynch meets Herman for bantam crown at MSG
New York reports Joe Lynch a west-side native with near hundred thousand dollars in earnings faces Pete Herman tonight in Madison Square Garden for the bantamweight title. Both weigh 118 pounds. Lynch is the local favorite amid a crowd of about 10 900 expected.
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Caddock Defeats Ad Santel In Long Wrestling Bout
San Francisco on December 5 saw Sarl Caddock defeat Ad Santel in a two hour match. Caddock won the sole fall in one hour and 43 minutes with an arm scissors hold.
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Associated Press
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Special Prosecutor to Aid White Sox Trial
James C. O'Brien, former assistant state's attorney, will assist in the prosecution of White Sox players and gamblers charged with conspiring to throw the 1919 World Series. President Johnson of the American League announced the plan saying early hearings are expected and noting O'Brien's record of convictions in murder cases.
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Associated Press
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Johnston
Do You Know That Sportmsex Facts From 1929 to Today
The note lists varied sports facts including Montana angler clubs, 132154 deer shot in 1978, Michigan state forests acres, California game sanctuary area, Minnesota planned duck refuges, 1260 shooters in the 1929 NRA Championship, New Jersey stream access limits, an American marksman at the Olympic trap event, Pennsylvania hunter harvest exceeding 26 tons, and Canadian fisheries revenue at 66 million dollars.
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New Jersey
Reinbeck Plays Waterloo Legion in Local Gym Clash
Waterloo fans will see the Waterloo American Legion meet Reinbeck tonight at 9 in the M C A gym. The Legion squad, with a deep roster and substitute depth, aims to showcase strong play this season.
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Waterloo Legion
New Orleans Turf Men Debate Gambling Rules
New Orleans turf men ask what betting form can be allowed at the Fair Grounds without violating the Locke law. District Attorney Marr vows prosecutions for current wagering, while Jefferson parish authorities reportedly favor racing and see no law violation.
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Jefferson Track
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New York
Supreme Court
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Willard May Referee Walker Roper Match Indicated
Kansas City December 23 Promoters said Jess Willard may referee the Hugh Walker Bob Roper heavyweight title bout on December 30 while awaiting his answer. Willard trains near Lawrence Kansas for a Dempsey rematch next March. Walker has offered to be one of Willard’s sparring partners.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Jess Willard
Jack Dampsey
Hugh Walker
Bob Roper
Willard
Lawrence
Kay
Dempsey
Walker
Milwaukee Fight Fans Plan New York Trip for Richie Mitchell Bout
Milwaukee fans organize a special train to New York for Richie Mitchell versus Benny Leonard on January 14. An estimated 260 fans are expected to travel. The report also notes a wrestling win by Allen Foss of La Porte City and a University of Illinois football banquet in Chicago hosted by the Tolini Club.
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Richie Mitchell
Benny Leonard
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Allen Foss
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Iowa City
Guy Elliott
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White Sox Sign Pitcher Hodge in 1921 Contract
Chicago December 22 Harry Grabiner of the White Sox announced receipt of the signed 1921 contract for Clarence C Hodge a right handed pitcher. He joined the White Sox late last season from the Nashville Southern association club.
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Iowa Hawkeyes to skip Christmas vacation for basketball
The Iowa basketball team will remain in training through Christmas with daily practices under Coach Jimmie Ashmore. The squad departs Iowa City December 27 for a Rockford trip, facing Rockford, Milliken, and Bloomington. Ty Smith shines as a guard, Frohwein centers, Shimek and Devine lead at forward, with Lohman and Ehresman challenging for roles.
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Hawkeyes Face Millikin Ties Ahead of Decatur Showdown
Geach Ashmore, former Millikin University coach, draws preseason interest as Iowa Hawkeyes prepare for a clash in Decatur after previously defeating the fast New York National of New York City this season.
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New York City
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Milliken University
Hawkeyes
Decatur
Holiday Break Closes West and East High Practice
West high will pause basketball activities through Christmas and New Year with only a possible alumni showcase between holidays. A Cedar Falls Jan. 8 game opens the first regular schedule while East high closes gym usage until after Christmas with a Jan. 14 trip to Independence.
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Ohio State Football Team to Be Welcomed in San Francisco
The Ohio State university football squad arrives in San Francisco at noon en route to Pasadena for the New Year game against California. A banquet will honor the team tonight with practice planned in Palo Alto and at Stanford University before their Friday departure south.
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Associated Press
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Dée
Ohio State University
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Pasadena
University of California
Bay District
Ohio State
Ohio
Palo Alto
Leland Stanford, Jr
Navy Rowers Win World Title In Comeback Finish
Dick Glendon leads eight midshipmen to victory in a dramatic last-50 yard rush along Brussels canal towpath. Navy claims world championship in record time as spectators line the banks. The feature cites sport wisdom from Dempsey Hoppe and notes Tilden’s comeback style as an example.
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Navy
United States Navy
Jack Dempsey
Willie Hoppe
Tilden
England
United States
Great Finishers Highlight Today's Courageous Champs
A compilation of athletes known for late surge power features Babe Ruth Benny Leonard Charley Paddock and Map o War. Ohio State is praised for tenacity to win the western football championship and a note on the racing drive in the final 50 yards. The piece closes with a moral urging to be a good fellow as opportunity arrives rarely.
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Charley Paddock
Map O' War
Sir Barton
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