Dempsey Kearns See US Fight With Carpentier Or Bost on
In a Boston Post exclusive Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns say the bout with Georges Carpentier should be held in the United States and awarded to the promoter with the highest bid. They prefer Boston or New York for crowd and money, with six rounds likely and Dempsey favored to win. Offers from promoters total about 2.12 million francs or $2,120,000, led by New York and London bidders, with Willard-Dempsey revenue cited as context.
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Promoter O Rourke Eyes Six Figure Dempsey Carpentier Bid
Tom O Rourke backs Fred Fulton as a rising force in boxing promising a six figure bid to stage Dempsey Carpentier with a winner facing Fulton for a future title. He warns against promoter losses as Wilde Sharkey returns show heavy payouts and possible slumps. Dec 18 Eddie Shevlin Doyle bout at Fenway A A looms with Doyle avenging Corcoran clash and other matchups penciled for a strong card.
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Cavanaugh Sought as Columbia Grid Coach
The Boston College football coach Frank Cavanaugh draws strong student support to move to Columbia College. Negotiations are under way though no official announcement has been made. Cavanaugh, with a three year BC contract, is currently in New Orleans with Joe Conway.
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Cornell
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Brown Grants Varsity B Insignia at Brown University
Providence dispatch reports Brown University awards varsity B insignia to 19 players including Gulian McSweeney Fox and Armstrong. manager Clough receives a letter. Sweaters will be issued to these men and 28 second team insignia recipients. Captain election set for tomorrow.
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Arlington Council Five Hosts Mattapan Council Five
The Arlington Council five plays Mattapan Council five in the Old Town Hall Arlington as part of the Knights of Columbus basketball league series. Arlington has shown marked improvement in recent weeks and is expected to provide a strong contest. A dance follows the game.
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McCarthy Named Louisville Colonels Manager for 1901
Joe McCarthy veteran second baseman of the Louisville club has been signed to manage the Colonels next year. The Miami telegram from business manager William Neale in New York confirms the appointment. McCarthy is regarded as one of the top players in the American Association and has spent five seasons with Louisville.
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Brown and Mooney Fight to Ten Round Draw in Roxbury
Harry Kid Brown of Philadelphia and Johnny Mooney of Newton fought ten rounds to a draw in the Suffolk A C show at Hibernian Hall Roxbury. Mooney led the later rounds while Brown won the early sessions. Larry Sweeney acted as arbiter. Phinney Boyle defeated Jack Ritchie after Ritchie’s towel was tossed in round three. Willie Corbett beat Eddie Ford and George Kilrain defeated Young Evans in two rounds. Large crowd attended.
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Boston
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Lowell
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Brooklyn
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Tech
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Grammar track entries to close for Boston Y M C A meet
Entry deadline for the Boston Y M C A grammar school track meet is 10 p m tonight. The event, set for Saturday afternoon at the Y on Huntington Avenue, promises strong competition for the school trophy. Drawings occur Friday morning as many athletes have enrolled and relay teams are urged to form unified squads.
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Special Athletic Meeting in Billerica Tonight
A special meeting of the Mitchell Military Boys' School Athletic Association will be held tomorrow afternoon to elect a basketball team manager. Discussion will also cover forming an ice hockey team at the school.
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42 Rounds of Boxing at C A C Tomorrow
The Commercial A C bills 42 rounds of boxing for tomorrow night headlined by 10 round bouts featuring Johnny Downs of Cleveland and Johnny Gray of Chelsea with Shaver O'Brien of South Boston and Young Gibbs of Woonsocket. An eight round pair pits Muggsy of East Boston against Morris of Roxbury and Hepburn of Scotland versus Frazzetti of Weymouth. The opening six rounds match Ginsberg of the West End against Morris of the North End.
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South Boston
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Woonsocket
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Roxbury
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Scotland
Jimmy Frazzetti
Weymouth
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West End
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North End
Leonard Beats Coogan in Second Round at Armory
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion knocked out Mel Coogan of Brooklyn in the second round of an eight round bout at the Fourth Regiment Armory in Jersey City. Leonard weighed 137 pounds to Coogan’s 134.
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Carpentier Signs to Fight Under British Promoter
Paris reports say Carpentier agreed to fight under C. B. Cochrane, the British promoter. Manager M. Descamps told the Associated Press in London he had signed the contract and Cochrane later confirmed the arrangement.
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New York Heavyweight Stop Enters Second Round Victory
In New York at the Fourth Regiment Armory Al Reich defeated Al Roberts in the second round. San Francisco’s Joe Benjamin halted Tommy Tuohey of Paterson in the fifth round with a technical knockout.
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Letters for Christmas Gifts for Arlington High Field Hockey
Arlington High School girls' field hockey team delays receiving letters as captain Miss Marion Wing recovers from illness. The letter awards will occur before Christmas recess and a new team manager will be chosen, with Miss Lorraine Cooledge having served as manager this year.
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Carpentier Hero Return Triggers Paris Street Barrages
Georges Carpentier's return from London after beating Joe Beckett provoked massive crowds in Paris. Police barricades were required as the champion appeared, and he briefly took refuge in a boulevard restaurant besieged by admirers.
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Harvard schedule strengthens for tough tests this season
Harvard unveils one of the stiffest football slates in years with Fisher machine facing Yale, Brown, Centre College and Notre Dame. Mentions Boston College Tufts, New England scholastic meets, and international racing and boxing news framing the season’s outlook.
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Carpentier receives a midinette and praise after victory
A midinette enters a restaurant with flowers and offers Carpentier a kiss he declines a 100 franc note and is kissed on both cheeks. He recalls the London defeat and discusses potential fights with Jack Dempsey while aviator Captain Heureaux is introduced and praised for past feats.
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St Josephs Amateur Boxing Night Highlights Local Winners
St Josephs T A S hosted boxing night with standout performances. Jimmy Collins of Charlestown won the 115 pound class despite a deformed left leg. Jimmy Manning of South Boston claimed the 108 pound title after a three round win over Harold Sullivan of Dorchester. John Ryan of South Boston defeated E Sawyer of the West End in the 135 pound final.
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St Anselm College Track Team to Enter B A A Meet
St Anselm's College announces a 30 man track squad under athletic director Father Valerian for the B A A indoor meet in Boston on February 7. This marks the college's first appearance at the big indoor event and officials expect a strong showing from its capable athletes.
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Parker Boxes Again Tonight at Scenic Temple Bout
The Commonwealth A. A. W. presents two eight rounders tonight at Scenic Temple Warren Ave and Berkeley St. headlining Nick Young Michaels of Syracuse versus Charley Parker of South Hand in a 135 pound forfeit bout. Also on card K O Mugegsy vs Mickey Donovan Brockton and K 9O Leonard vs Mike Zira with Kid Stone vs Johnny Ford in the six round opener.
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K of C Baseball Champs to be Honored in Jamaica Plain
The Jamaica Plain Council hosts a reception and presentation at Eliot Hall tonight to honor the K of C Baseball league champions from last summer. A 6 30 supper precedes an 8 30 entertainment with many prominent Boston athletes expected.
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