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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1921

Page

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Dempsey Knocks Out Carpentier in Fourth Round at Jersey City

United Press reports Jack Dempsey defeated Georges Carpentier in the fourth round in Jersey City. Dempsey landed decisive rights to Carpentier’s jaw, sending the French idol to the canvas for a count of nine and finishing with brutal right blows.

Henry Farrell United Press Jersey City Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier France Dempsey Carpentier Descamps Jack Kearns Kearns

WILLARD WATCHES THE FIGHT FROM KANSAS FARM

Lawrence Kansas July 2 Jess Willard former heavyweight champion willard watches the Dempsey Carpentier bout from his Grantville farm where 40 workers toil He plans to follow the fight by long distance telephone and hopes to meet the winner later he favors Carpentier to win but says little on the match

Jack Georges Jess

Day of Battle Opens With Ivergast Sky

Gray dawn over Jersey City as Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier prepare for a long awaited fight. Tex Rickard’s arena draws crowds in the five dollar seats while outside, reporters and fans await entry under overcast skies and a forecast of clearing weather.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Ringside Jersey City N. J Fate Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Tex Rickard Arenna New York Dermit Armmeasure Ratons

Frenchman 15 HT for Fight with Dempsey

Georges Carpentier starts training day in Manhasset with pep and routine. He wakes early for a cold shower and breakfast at the farm, while fans watch as he jokes with reporters and his dog Flip nearby.

Dempsey Fran Getty United Press Manhasset N. Y Georges Carpentier Monley

Madame Carpentier Leaves Paris for Parents Home

Madame Jorges Carpentier fled her Paris apartment and went to her parents home saying the strain of staying in the city all day would be too much for her.

Paris Madame Jorges Carpentier

No Ice Delivery Monday Enoon Athens Ice and Storage

Local notice states no ice delivery on Monday with enoon service in Athens and storage facility operations. The brief implies adjusted hours or service pause affecting customers in the Athens area.

Athens

NO PAPER MONDAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY CLOSING

The Messenger will not be issued Monday July 4 due to the national holiday. The fire and plant will be closed all day as in other business houses and manufactories.

Dempsey Carpentier Fight Photos Race Across the Nation

Eight airplanes bearing photographs of the Dempsey Carpentier bout depart Jersey City racing west to Pittsburgh Cleveland and Chicago newspapers. Chicago relays reach the Pacific coast with Monday noon editions expected to carry the pictures.

New York Jersey City Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago Pacific Coast

Dempsey Mingle with Millionaire Host in Jersey City

Jack Dempsey spent time before the big fight in a millionaire’s milieu. He slipped into a millionaire’s dressing room shower, enjoyed a breakfast at a millionaire’s table, while a bank president and sportsman hosted in an oriental breakfast room with ruby light.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Jersey City N. J Jack Dempsey Jake Wall Street

Carpentier Bets on Self for Dempsey Fight

Georges Carpentier and his manager placed bets totaling $40,000 on his chances against Jack Dempsey. Carpentier himself deposited $10,000 with Dan McKerrick to back his odds, while manager Descamps also staked a similar amount.

New York Georges Carpentier Dempsey Georges Dan McKerrick Descamps Paris

Dempsey Aims to Retain Title in Talk Before Bout

Georges Carpentier is hailed as a great fighter but Dempsey declares he expects to win. He notes proper weight advantage but claims superior strength and science. Dempsey says he is in splendid condition and will end the fight quickly to keep the championship at home.

Jack Dempsey Carpentier Georges Carpentier France Dempsey

Paris to hear duel result as sirens call boxing match

Paris readers await the Dempsey Carpentier fight with air raid sirens to signal results at 8 P M local time. Three blasts mean Dempsey victory, twelve mean Carpentier, with aerial bombs and illuminated boards planned to announce rounds in theaters and cafes.

United Press Paris Boche Carpentier Dempsey Jersey City

Made Fatal Error

Dana Shear and Leland Latham of Plain City were arrested in Marysville for offering whiskey to Deputy Sheriff Stuard of Milford Center not knowing he was an officer. They were fined $25 and costs.

Marysville Dana Shear Leland Latham Plain City Stuard Milford Center

Ohio boys busted for duel at ringside bet

Samuel Scott and George Marks of Cleveland were arrested in Jersey City for attempting to watch a championship fight without tickets. Found in the fifteen dollar section, the pair said they left Cleveland on a bet they could see the big fight for nothing.

Ohio Jersey Cty N. J Samuel Scott George Marks Cleveland Scott Greenville High School

Kills Ball Game Postponed as Players Refuse to Report

An International League game against Newark was officially postponed after players refused to report. The contest was halted with no crowd present.

Jersey City N. J Newark

Carpentier and Dempsey Enter Ring to Warm Welcomes

Behind officers Carpentier and Dempsey entered the ring under a large crowd. Carpentier smiled and looked around while Dempsey appeared nervous with visible heartbeat as referee prepared them for final instructions.

Carpentier Dempsed Dempsey Ertle France

Harding Ready to Sign Knox Porter Peace Resolution

President Harding, staying with Senator Frelinghuysen in Raritan New Jersey, is due to sign the Knox Porter peace resolution declaring end to war with the central powers. The Senate passed it late yesterday after the House approval. A messenger will carry the document to The Hill for his signature upon return from a Bernardville golf outing.

Raymond Clapper United Press Raritan N. J Harding Frelinghuysen United States Senate House Washington Bernardsville

Dempsey Knocks Carpentier Out in Fourth Round

The report details a boxing bout where Dempsey dominates Carpentier from the start. Carpentier absorbs body blows and headshots while in clinches, with several knock downs and a decisive knockout at 1:16 of the fourth round. Carpentier shows facial cuts and rib soreness as the fight ends.

Champion Fight Fans Line Up for Ticket Daybreak

Arena in Jersey City reports Alfred Phipps a top ticket contender among fans awaiting seat sales. Phipps, a 27 year old Bronx elevator operator, predicts Carpentier to win in seven rounds while others favor Dempsey in seven or eight. Martha O’Hare wins the women’s fan championship and predicts Dempsey in three.

Harold D. Jacobs ARENA Jersey City N. J Alfred Phipps Phipps New York City Fox Avenue The Bronx Carpentier Jack Walsh Warburton Avenue Yonkers N. ‘Yy Walsh King Concern William H. Green West 125Th Street Dempsey Martha O'Hare West 129Th Street O’hare

Final Rounds in Three Big Fights

In Reno on July 4 1910 the 16th round saw Jim Jeffries distressed as Jack Johnson attacked with rights and lefts. Jeffries fell for the first time in his ring career and tumbled under the ropes onto the platform. A brief left to Jeffries chin preceded another knockdown before the ref counted seven. One seconds foot in the ring led Referee Rickard to declare the black champion.

Carpentier Dempsey Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno Jefries Johnson Jeffries Rickard

Willard Defeats Johnson in 26th Round Knockout

In Havana on April 6, 1915, Jess Willard boxed Jack Johnson. Willard pressed from Johnson's corner with a left to the face, a right to the stomach followed by a clinch. Johnson fell after a counter shot to the jaw as referee Welsh counted him out.

Jes Willard Jack Johnson Havana Willard Johnson Welsh Welch

Dempsey Beats Willard in Third Round at Toledo

Referee tolls the bell after Willard staggers center ring and falters under repeated rights from Jack Dempsey. Willard never rises to answer the fourth as the round ends in Toledo on July 4, 1919.

Jack Dempsey Willard Toledo Dempsey

Odds Favor Dempsey Ahead of Jersey City Bout

Arena crowds in Jersey City on July 2 expect massive betting on Jack Dempsey with early odds around 94 to 6. United Press polling of 100 bleacherites showed all but one favoring the champion.

Arena Jersey City Dempsey United Press Pov

Ten Girls Wanted for Fourth of July Picnic Stand

Wanted ten girls for the Knights of Pythias Fourth of July picnic to assist at the ice cream stand. Wages are three dollars per day. Inquire at W. B. Sullivans Ice Cream Stand.

K. of P Iw. B. Sullivan

Arena Crowd Surges as Gates Open at July Event

At ARENA J BEY a on July 2 the bleacher gates opened at 10 o clock. A mad stampede started but was halted quickly by a flood of police. Many roped off the crowd and managed the situation to prevent injuries.

J Bey

Tex Rickard Moves Quietly Through Arena Crowds

Tex Rickard, prominent promoter, slipped through the crowd near his makeshift office at the arena rear and was not recognized by waiting spectators.

Tex Rickard

Ringling Showman Linked to Richard Anemsey Ventures

Early report notes A Ringling, a showman, possibly connected to Richard Anemsey in his various ventures. The snippet hints at artistic endeavors and connections in the entertainment sphere.

Ringling Rickard Anemsiety

Stedman Co. Begins Inventory Close Tuesday Morning

The C. Stedman Co. will close Tuesday morning, July 6, for inventory. Operations cancel overnight and reopen after completion.

C. Stedman Co Will

Ohio Wheat Outlook Shows Light Heads and Poor Fill

Ohio wheat yields for the week show light heads and poorly filled kernels. The state reports harvest activity underway with some areas already threshing and indicating lower than expected production. J West, the agricultural statistician, notes uneven ripening across regions.

Ohio Columbus Theshing J. West

Dummy explosives displayed in storefront windows amuse local observer

Fred Wheaton of Whe Hardware noted with amusement that a display of dummy explosive devices sat in several store windows. Onlookers across the street watched as the harmless display drew attention from passersby.

Fred Wheaton Whe ‘Hardware

Grand Carnival at K. of P pic nic by Prof Sullivan

A grand carnival at the Knights of Pythias picnic features unbreakable dolls, boxes of candy, satin pillow tops, Chinese baskets, fine blankets and goods presented by Prof. W. B. Sullivan.

K. of W. B. Sullivan

UK women migrate abroad reaching high early in year

During the first quarter of this year nineteen thousand ninety five women left the United Kingdom to take up permanent residence outside Europe. This migration reflects broader patterns of movement and prompts questions about economic and social factors influencing relocation.

United Kingdom Europe

Frederic J Haskin Leads Athens Messenger Info Bureau

Frederic J Haskin serves as Director of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C guiding news gathering and editorial insight for the paper. He oversees reporting operations and liaison with national agencies.

Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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