Big year ahead for American sports in 1920
New York January 10 1920 forecasts a banner year for baseball boxing horse racing and track with Dempsey Carpentier the likely boxing draw plus renewed activity in football rowing and sailing as America rebounds from the war. Strong grids and promised investments signal competitive pennant races and revived interest in Olympic trials and the America's Cup efforts.
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International News
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Suciai
Redy
White Sox
the. Com
Gniesion
Dempsey-Carpentier
Antwerp
Thomas Lipton
Long Island Haven
Laporge
California Governor Aims to Block Dempsey Carpentier Fight
Governor William D Stephens announced he would seek federal passport restrictions to block the Dempsey Carpentier world championship bout planned for Tia Juana Mexico just across the California border. He said California law would be violated and would protest to the federal government to prevent the contest. The report also notes other sports results and an upcoming White Sox spring training in Waco Texas.
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William D. Stephens
Washington
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Tia Juana
Mexico
Acros
California
Overnor Stephens
Tia Jana
Eros
Los Angeles
Jack” Kearns
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France
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Deschamps
Siamex W. Coffroth
Pentier
New Jersey
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Coffroth
Tom
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Carpentier
Tors
Tom Hot
Boston police ordered to erase high water marks on necks
International News Service reports Boston police under Superintendent Crowley issued a general order to stop wearing collars up high and to wash thoroughly. The directive targets neck area cleanliness amid complaints of neglecting regular ablutions.
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International News Service
Borton
Germany
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Jess
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Clalst
Dempsey to Meet Carpentier in World Title Showdown
International News Sporting Editor Jack Velock reports Joe Jeanette predicts Georges Carpentier will present the stiffest test of Dempsey’s career. Jeanette lauds Carpentier as fearless, quick and powerful while warning Dempsey remains the favorite, with the Frenchman capable of challenging for the title if given space.
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International News
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Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Joe Jeanette
Carpentier
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Dempsey
Jack
Georges
Hues Rontesy Salkee
Grenbea
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Demu
Spentier
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Beckett
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Carpentis
Riflemen Stage Practice Shoot at Rocky Mountain Club
Scores ranged from 38 to 48 in yesterday’s second practice event on the Rocky Mountain Rifle Club range south of town. Jack Derville led with 48, Roy Tisdale next at 47, while others posted strong 40s and 44s as club members praised performances and eyed next Sunday’s medal shoot.
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Jack Derville
Roy Tisdale
Siiver
J. Derville
Hallesman
J. Lorenz
C. Motzko
C. Morgan
A. Hammond
Hussey
W. Dolan
W. Daily
J. Manley
Nissler
HM. Hawerman
A. Rouelle
Dempsey Carpentier Fight Talk Flows From New Jersey
Journal summaries the blurred talk of a Dempsey vs Carpentier bout possibly staged in New Jersey after pompous backers and managers exchange cables. Kearns, Coffroth, and Deschamp s statements reflect ongoing promotion plans and financial offers as promoters eye venues and forfeits amid a year of golf and sports chatter.
Ex-Sapper Claims Water Find Without Rod
International News Service reports ex-Australian sapper Stephen Kelly asserts he can locate water without a divining rod. He demonstrated in his garden, detailing sensations and claiming exact depth and yield, saying copper enhances the effect and that long experience yields precise measurements.
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Ternational News Service
London
Stephen Kelly
Hbel
Gallipoli
Y tract hints at Philadelphia AL baseball move next month
A fragment notes the Philadelphia American League club planning a southern trip with the team next month. It mentions Perry quitting the Athletics near the end of last year and a dispute involving Johnson for freedom, with Pittsburg and press references lingering in the text.
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Perry
Athletics
Tree Press
Pittsburg
Johnson
Peking Show Place Returns to Chinese Custody
Peking's pavilion on the city wall above Chienmen gate has been returned to Chinese control. In the 1912 mutiny after Yuan Shih-kai's presidency, foreign legation guards occupied the pavilion as a military measure. The change marks a shift from foreign to Chinese custody.
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International News Service
Peking
Chien- Men Gate
Yuan Shih-kai
Legation
American Legation Guard
State Bowlers Meet Sets March 20 Tournament Date
Montana State Bowling association locals fix March 20 for the state tournament with a $2,500 prize to top pin marksmen. Entries close March 18 and alleys close beforehand for conditioning. Pinsetting machines installed. war influenza delays noted as the two year gap since last event. A large turnout is expected with skilled bowlers from across the state.
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OUSA
Montana State Bowling Association
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