Word: chileanization
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...White was appointed ambassador to Italy, and two years later ambassador to France. In 1910 he became chairman of the American delegation to the fourth Pan-American Conference at Buenos Aires, and the same year, special ambassador to Chile for the celebration of the centenary of Chilean independence. Finally, as a member of the American Commission to Negotiate Peace, Mr. White accompanied President Wilson to Paris...
...Chileans. The same day six swarthy 'Chilean feet landed in New York. Quintin Romero-Rojas, Chilean heavyweight, "amiable, hearty, piefaced," ambitious to cross fists with Jack Dempsey, operated two of them. With him were Louis Vincentini "spick and span" lightweight, and David Echeverria Valdes, manager. By his own request, Romero-Rojas would be known as Romero. Said he: "I will fight anybody selected for me. But I want the man to 'be of recognized ability." Vincentini is to box Pal Moran on May 2. He is "satisfied" with the prospect...
...sporting fraternity was given to understand that Wills would box Firpo (Pampas Bull) in Jersey City on June 28 or July 5. If Firpo holds to his announced intention of retiring, Rickard is likely to select either Romero-Rojas the Chilean, or Spalla the Italian, or both, to take the Negro's blows. Unless the Negro is knocked out, Rickard will let him have at Dempsey in September...
Spalla, from the ringside, challenged the winner in both Italian and Spanish. Then up spoke Romero-Rojas, Chilean, and challenged Firpo whether he won or lost. The up spoke Joe Boykin, Chilean, and challenged Romero-Rojas...
Romero-Rojas was faultlessly attired in evening dress. From Manhattan it has been reported that Promoter Rickard will aid in pushing this Chilean to the top next Summer. Romero "is to receive $7,500 for his first bout [in the U. S.] with substantial increases if he makes good." When-and if-he fights Champion Dempsey, $100,000 will...