Dempsey Carpentier bout unlikely in America says legion
Boxing notes argue over a Dempsey Carpentier title clash, with American Legion opposition shaping the fencing of a U S venue. Promoters fear war record backlash and possible games in London or Paris instead of Mexico or New Jersey, while European idol status prompts talk of a giant international bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Pearson
Boxing News
Fang Spurs
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpenter
Europe
London
Paris
Whic
Tia Juana
Mexico
Jersey
Los Angeles
Dempsey
Carpentier
American Legion
Carpenter
Denver
Colorado
America
Legion
Willard
Fred Fulton
Tex Rickards
Richard
Dempey
Willard al Toledo
Tex
U. 8
Georges
Eid
Demagey
Seventeen Seasons Dope on Major Leagues by I E Sanborn
Chicago teams Cub and White Sox lead combined wins over seventeen seasons, with New York Giants and Yankees totaling 2 781 victories. Boston Red Sox and Braves also show strong marks, while St Louis Browns and Ohio clubs add further context to a cross league comparison. Composite standings for 1903 to 1919 are noted elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Sanborn
Chicago
Giants
Boston
Red Sox
Cubs
White Sox
Vinergo
New York
Yankees
Manhattan Island
Athletic
Phillies
Raves
Braves
Bt. Louie
Mound City
Browns
Ohio Rooters
Reds
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Ohio
Phildelphia
Pittsburgh
Athletics
Mackmen
Detroit
American boxers visit England sweep in French and English tourney
An American boxing team led by Ted Lewis, a British born fighter, toured England and defeated French and English opponents. Pal Moore stopped Eugene Criquished Matt Wells in twelve rounds. Johnny Griffith and others featured in fourteen round bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Lewis
Francois Charles
Ted Lewis Findon
Pal Moore
Eugene
Scout Sees Semi Pro Players Overlooked by Major Leagues
Charley Chad a Brooklyn outfielder whose release to Cincinnati Reds for 10000 pounds sparked protest that major and minor league scouts overlook semi pro players. Springfiddy Long Island City trial chances include Lenny Geisler with New York Yankees while others like Bena Neb erguil Seatchar and Koehler join Syracuse in International League. Chad first drew attention with Morse Dry Dock Warriers and Rochester where he led International League batters before Reds purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Chad" Bee
Brooklyn
Rochester
Cincinnati Reds
Chad
Lee
Springfiddy
Long Island City
Lenny Geisler
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Bena
Neberguil
Seatchar
Koehler
Syracuse
Bede
Johnny Cook
Springields
Morse Dry Dock Aggregation
Warriers
Hoouts
Reds
Yale Adopts Boxing As College Sport By Faculty Edict
New Haven Conn January 17 Yale forms first boxing team in memory with Edward P Eagan captain and Moxey King coach enrolling over a hundred candidates Preliminary bouts planned for varsity selection three four intercollegiate matches this winter Yale will not join intercollegiate league this year Capt Eagan Amateur middleweight world champion since 1919 and hero of inter allied games background noted Also brief mention of Christianison sailing Minnesota and yacht master incident.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Edward P. Eagan
Moxey King
Connecticut
Eddie Eagan
Athletic Board of Control
Capt
Eagan
Boston
Pershing Stadium
Paris
Public Parks Develop Great Speed Skaters
Walter Eckersall reports on the rise of speed skating, noting club growth, park training in Chicago, and the prominence of Bobby McLean, American champion, who dueled Oscar Mathisen in Europe. It covers McLean's rise from public parks to professional status, potential earnings, and the looming world title races with Staff and Jewtraw in national and international championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Eckersall
Bobby McLean
Norway
Oscar Mathisen
Robby McLean
Rac
Chicago
West
Western Skating Association
Auten (Pop) Blanchard
McLean
United States
Canada
Mathisen
America
Chicago Arena
Bobby
Art Staff
Northwest Sportsmen’s Club of
Windy City
Staff
Stat
Europe
Charley Jewtraw
Lake Placid
N. Y
Jewtraw
Roy McWhirter
Illinois A. C
Julian
William Steinmetz
AWA
Evan Tele
New York
Jowtran
Ice Fishing Rewards and Proper Winter Angling Gear
In balmy weather a winter lake scene still offers the lure of luck in ice fishing. The article covers current, currents driven fish paths, gear basics from lines to shanties, and the use of minnows and cut bait. It notes pike, pickerel, walleye, perch, and cisco as winter quarry with tips on baiting and storage for best flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Wisconsin Lakes
Geneva
Oconomowoc
Indiana
Complex Whist Deal Illustrates Declarer Play Tactics
A historic whist note describes a difficult deal where bidding misleads, then reveals proper card placement. East opens with club, West overcalls hearts, North shows no trump, leading to a spade clash and a diamond squeeze. The declarer capitalizes on forged signals, placing the ace of diamonds with North to force a win, while the adroit trump maneuvers seal the contract amid varied player strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Hearts
North
Bull
Fragmented OCR Note on Auction Stubs and Prices
Readable fragments note a price line of ten point eight dollars and a descriptor Ke a pos 2 Ome 8s repeated with unclear context, followed by another unclear phrase Wee Dupiisr stoeat. No clear event, participants, or place is discernible.
Fragmented card game musings in a Chicago letter
A garbled communication discusses bridge play decisions, including lead choices and timing of discards, referencing the Queen and King of diamonds, spade signals, and strategic risk. It mentions the Gunny, Chicago editors, and a prospective published answer to a terse puzzle involving three kings and a three card layout.
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Diamont
South
Seeine
Chicago
Waitorain
Elitor
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Hang Kibosh
Jack
Georges Carpentier
England
Alec Goodman
Johnny Griffiths
Kid Lewis
Phi Cinetar Brooke
Grand York
Axe
Delphi
Matt Sn Louis
Aren
Isbured
Philadelphia
Ian Rat
Cincinnat
Rooklyn
Ie Rivos
Lesis
Cleve Phila
New Washing
Teoit
Land
York
Lois
Reston
Chicas
Asa
Washington
Louis
Winkey
Bicartie United Woven ‘Sion
Hoy
San Francisco
Reverve Officers’ Training ‘Corps
Camp Taylor
Ndt
France
Bagan
Cumistianson
Christanson
Hes
Saad
Ponds
Btaff
Miami Anglers
Lots’ Club
Rimini
Bahama
Islands
Miami
Branston, al
Ann Wee Dupiisr Stoeat
Gibbons
Bosioe
Paul
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