Gibbons Beats Carpentier in Wide Victory for Heavyweight Contender
Tom Gibbons of St. Paul decisively defeated Georges Carpentier in ten rounds before about 27 000 to 30 000 in Michigan City Ind He dominated from the start blood marked Carpentier who claimed a right ankle injury but could not mount a challenge Gibbons earned a large purse as receipts topped a high figure and he regained standing as a serious heavyweight title contender.
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Gibbons Beats Carpentier In Rugged Bout To Stay Undefeated
In a hard fought match Gibbons outlasted Carpentier with a series of body and head punches. The bout featured sustained clinches, multiple exchanges, and rising crowd tension as Gibbons pushed Carpentier into the ropes and earned a decisive late advantage.
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Gibbons Wins Narrow Thriller Over Carpentier in Painful Bout
The St Paul fighter outboxed Carpentier over nine rounds before the Frenchman’s ankle gave way in the ninth. Gibbons, gleaming and tactical, avoided knockouts as Carpentier limped through the final rounds, earning full credit for courage while crowd and promoters noted the bout’s sizable purse and prelude to future matchups.
Gibbons Seeks Rematch With Jack Dempsey After Carpentier Bout
Tommy Gibbons voiced satisfaction with his win over Georges Carpentier and said he deserves another title shot at Jack Dempsey. He claimed Carpentier retreated too much and would lose to Dempsey in five rounds if he fought like he did today. Carpentier praised Gibbons but said an ankle injury hindered him from a knockout.
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Candelilla Wax From Wild Mexican Bush
Candelilla wax is produced from the candelilla bush growing wild in Mexico about 100 miles from the nearest port. Attempts to cultivate the Pant have failed, leaving production dependent on wild harvests.
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Firpo to Sign to Fight Wills in United States
Buenos Aires April 31. Luis Firpo will sign articles Monday for a bout with Harry Wills in the United States under promoter Tex Rickard. Virpo and Rickard’s agent Juan Hioms said terms are settled except date. Firpo favors August 20 to September 20, Rickard wants earlier. Rickard reportedly accepts Firpo’s condition.
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Yale Wins 1924 Harvard Meet In Dramatic Track Finish
Yale defeats Pennsylvania by a single point 28 to 27 to win the 1924 intercollegiate championships at Harvard Stadium. Leland Stanford places third. Glenn Hartranft leads with discus and shot put wins. Bill Comins breaks broad jump record. wind casts doubt on discus mark.
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Three World Records Fall at Olympic Tryout in Iowa City
At the AAU Olympic tryouts in Iowa City on May 31, E C Wilson of the University of Town broke two world marks. He clocked 4:81.0 for the 496 meter and 21.10 for the 200 meter, shaving tenth of a second in each. Iowa’s Charles Brookins placed third in the 400 meter hurdles as Coulter won for the UIowa.
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Montanans to Olympic Tryout Fund Drive Selected
Bozeman businessmen kickoff a fund drive to send three Montana State College track stars to Boston for final Olympic tryouts. Captain Ed Bunney of Belfry, Ted Cogswell of Missoula, and Lester Bachman of Missoula head the contingent after winning the Rocky Mountain Conference meet. Bachman holds the Montana two mile record.
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Oregon Captures Pacific Coast Conference Meet at Hayward Field
Oregon dominates the Pacific Coast Conference meet scoring 47 points on jumps and pole vault with Spearow winning the pole vault at 12 feet 9 inches and Dodge of O A C shaving 1.6 seconds off the half mile record. Art Tuck competes in Olympic tryouts andTuck throws the javelin 194 feet 3 inches. Washington places second 36 points with Stanford and O A C tied for third at 27 each. Montana finishes last with five points.
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Teak Phonograph Cases From New Singapore Company
A newly organized company in Singapore China begins producing phonograph cases of solid teak wood. The cases are designed to suit local climate and blend with home furniture.
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