Sports throughout the 1920

             In the early 1920's sports became a very important part in citizen's lives. With World War I just ending, people needed something to turn to. Radios were just now available to homes all over the United States. Sports were followed throughout the entire country house to house by the radio. With the work force changing and shorter hours in effect, people had more free time at the end of the day, and leisurely time at the end of the week. This made it more easily accessible to all people all over the country. With these events all taking place, it was perfect timing for these superstars to emerge, and shine. Also with the new found free time It was good timing on their part because according to the historical online journal "in the 1920's people got to watch the exploits of Jack Dempsey, Man O' War, The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame, Red Grange, Big Bill Tilden and Suzanne Lenglen, Eddie Shore and Howie Morenz, Bobby Jones and the biggest of them all Babe Ruth". What a decade that was.
             There are many different sports and sports legends of the 1920's Many different types of sports became popular in the 20's. With these stars and athletes the 20's was officially named the "Golden Age of Sports". Baseball, football, boxing, horse racing, tennis, and gold are just some of the events that captured Americans attention. Also in this time period, people's individual values were changing. Dress, music, and public displays were all getting more provocative. People like Babe Ruth were a big influence on people. He was not shy about his drinking, or his smoking of cigars. In a society looking for new ideas, he affected it, maybe not for the best either. He was a sports icon, but not necessarily someone you would want your kids looking up to at that time. Though there were some negative aspects in the sporting world, there were more positives. People like Jack Dempsey, were role models. He was on...

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