Carpentier and Willard Clash Yet to Be Decided
Boxing veteran Gunboat Smith analyzes Carpentier versus Willard, favoring Willard on size and reach. He predicts Carpentier is too small to threaten the American champ in 10 or 20 rounds, while noting public draw and potential alternatives like Langford, Morris, and Darcey. He also recalls Langford’s British birth and the boxing scene drawing power.
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Jess Willard de Giet
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Mike Gibbons
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Les Darcey
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Carl Morris
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Samford
Sam Langford
Sambo
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Eagle Man
Boston
Genen
United States
Argentine Republic
Jim Buckley
Wells
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Ringfsiders
Size Seems Against Carpentier In Willard Title Clash
New York boxing writers believe Georges Carpentier has little chance to beat Jess Willard due to Willard's height weight and reach advantage. Carpentier's speed and skill may offer a dramatic upset but the champion's bulk remains overwhelming.
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Jess Willard
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Evening Sun
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Sullivan
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Garden
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All-America coaching staff of real star team
Sporting pages celebrate an All-America and All-Eastern football elevens era with a panel of veteran coaches. The list includes Backfield coach Lawrence Bank Colgate, End coach Leo Harvard, Center coach Derrick Parmenter Harvard, Quarterbacks Charles Daly West Point, Guards and tackles Frank Dartmouth, Strategy Reggie Brown Harvard, and Head coach Percy Haughton. The New York Evening Post notes gaps but portrays this synod as capable of molding mediocre material into a formidable eleven.
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Colgate
Leary
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Harvard
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Charles Daly
West Point
Frank Dartmouth
Reggie Brown
Percy Haughton
Farm hero receives gold watch after train rescue
A farm laborer saved a train from wreck and a railway ceremony awarded him a gold watch in a red morocco case. The chairman led the eloquent speech and awaited thanks, but the farm hand opened the case and asked where the chain was while oxygen and alcohol vapors were being used to stimulate the heart.
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Bai
Pitchers must rest more to preserve effectiveness
Manager Jack Hendricks urges cutting bullpen warmups and extra practice for pitchers after observing heavy workloads. He cites former star Jack Powell and notes excessive bull pen use tires arms and reduces performance. Boxing incident shows danger of cross sport bravado and misapplied athletic focus.
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Indianapolis
Bull Pen
Jack
Tam
Tannehill
Jess
Hendri
New York
Highlanders
Jack Powell
Teally
Hudson River
Cincinnati Enquirer
New Boxing Manager Tyrrell Sets Frugal Twin Cities Policy
Frank Tyrrell, new boxing chief in the Twin Cities, declares economy as watchword and promoters must ensure bouts draw crowds. He aims to favor home-grown contenders, cap extravagance, and schedule monthly shows, with Kilbane and Brock eyed for a mid card at a forthcoming trial.
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Twin Settlements
Vernon Castle
Tyrrell
Mars
Chautauqua
Io Babies
Kilbane
Brock
Ubout Tyrrell
Great Coach Bankhart Shapes Dartmouth Football Machine
The New York Sun lauds Larry Bankhart as the era’s top coach, citing his keen development of a 500-strong pool into a powerhouse. He refines offense and defense at Colgate and Dartmouth, producing standout players like West, Horning, and Anerson and turning Dartmouth into a national talking point.
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Tad Jonas Bankhart
Hllnois
Minnesota
Yale
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Princston
Colgate Bankhart
West
Horning
Dartmouth
New York Sun
Pea Wells? Fletcher Walks and Strikes Out Quietly
Arthur Fletcher of the Giants, praised as a top fielding shortstop and hard hitter, posts an unusually low bases on balls count. In 1915 and 1918 he totaled 19 walks in 282 games, about one walk per 20 games, with a high strikeout rate as well.
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Giants
Fletcher
Artie
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