Carpentier Favored To Beat Dempsey In Next Year Clash
French boxing critics pin hopes on Georges Carpentier to claim the world heavyweight title from Jack Dempsey next year after his strong exhibition against Wild Bill Brennan. American critics once doubted Carpentier yet Brennan's bout proved Dempsey vulnerable. Thorpe exits pro football after losses and big salaries. Britt recovers from tonsillitis and resumes training under manager Vera with plans for a strong comeback.
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All American debates and boxing futures in sports chatter
The article weighs Walter Camp’s All American selections, noting some players may miss again while praising George Gipp Tommy Woods and Stan Keck. It anticipates Miss Anne Morgan promoting a world lightweight title for Benny Leonard versus Richie Mitchell and Ty Cobb’s potential Tigers leadership. Dempsey also favors a Brennan rematch if fans demand it.
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Anne Morgan
Tex Rickard
Benny Leonard
Richie Mitchell
Madison Square Garden
Miss Morgan
France
Benny
Richie
Babe Ruth Night plans at Worcester club teased
A Worcester fan questions if the David J. Walsh Club will host a Babe Ruth Night this winter. No official announcements exist but fans expect such a meeting after Ruth's Havana trip. The reader also notes past Princeton Harvard games and asks about Dempsey Brennan results.
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Dempsey May Lose His Title in Fair Madison Square Bout
Bill Brennan nearly went the distance with champion Jack Dempsey at Madison Square Garden in New York Tuesday night. The Boston Post writer Al Delmont reports a fair but disappointing fight for big men and notes Brennan’s strong challenge.
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Carpentier
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Dempsey’s July 4 Title Challenge Against Carpentier
A columnist argues Dempsey risks losing the world title against Georges Carpentier next July 4. He says Carpentier is a faster, harder-hitting boxer likely to exploit Dempsey’s weak defense, favoring Carpentier to win unless Dempsey shows stronger defense and power.
Dempsey Offered $50 000 for 10 Round Bout With Greb
Promoter Johnny McGarvey proposed a ten round bout at Pittsburg’s Motor Square Boxing Club. Red Mason, Greb’s manager, telegraphed that Dempsey had not replied. Mason argued Greb would outbox Dempsey and win the purse without a decision.
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Harry Greb
Motor Square Boxing Club
Pittsburg
Red Mason
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Faneuil Club
Johnny McGarvey
Dempsey
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Roper
Harry
Bill Brennan
Help the Post Santa Now for Christmas Cheer
Appeal urges readers to donate small sums to assist many underprivileged children for a joyful Christmas. Community fund drives and local volunteers organize effort through the Post.
Fair-Haired Giant Crimson Captain Elected At Harvard
Keith Kane of Newport Rhode Island will captain Harvard football next year after the lettermen elected him leader of the 1921 team. Kane has been a Crimson regular for two years and moved from tackle to end this season under Coach Bob Fisher. He also rows, having been in the freshman and varsity crews. Kane has consistently served as a college leader since entering St. George's School in 1918.
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Newport
R. I
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St. George's School
Experts Discuss Sport Figures at Unity House Meeting
Noted figures will address the boys and men's meeting at Unity House 7 Park Square tomorrow. Charles Francis Adams will speak on yacht racing and his presidential lineage. Robert T. Fisher will analyze Harvard football lore. Everett Saltonstall, Harvard Henley captain in 1914, will discuss rowing experiences.
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Resolute
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John Quincy Adams
Robert T. Fisher
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Leverett Saltonstall
Harvard-Henley
Heavyweight champs Pesek and Cadock set finish bout in Des Moines
John Pesek of Shelton Nebraska and Earl Cadock of Walnut Iowa, former world heavyweight wrestling champion, will meet in a finish match in Des Moines on December 238.
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Open sparring tournament at Hosten A A Wednesday
An open sparring tournament will be held at the Hosten A A on Wednesday evening January 12 at 8 o clock. The event features weight classes 115 125 145 and heavyweight. Entries close January 8 with Inomas J Kanaly BB A A Exeter Street.
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Track Work Booming at Boston University
Boston University track practice attracts over a hundred athletes under Coach Ayer at South Armory. Team selection is set for mid next week. Notable performers include P betterplace in discus, Anderson in high jump, Fessenden in weights, and Duval in the mile, with past ties to Tilton Academy and Lowell High School.
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Georgetown Names Captain Flavin of 1921 Team
John A. Flavin of Bangor Maine Georgetown's star quarterback was elected captain of the 1921 football team. He has played three seasons and was nearly unanimously chosen as fullback on the All South Atlantic team by sport writers.
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Yankee Scout Appointed to Cover College Field
New York December 17 Paul Kritchell longtime catcher with International League clubs has been hired by the Yankees as a scout to monitor college baseball programs.
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Cou lon the Rage in Paris Gay Paree
Johnny Cou lon, former American bantam boxer now in Paris, stirs crowds with a weight lifting stunt rather than a boxing match. News from London notes his growing popularity in the French capital during December.
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American strongman Coulon defies lifts in Paris exhibit
The ex champion Johnny Coulon demonstrates a magic act in Paris claiming he can remain on the floor while opponents lift him, a stunt seen in London halls. French giants and other spectators tug and lift but fail, except when he allows a lift with one hand. The trick, though ancient in Europe, puzzles investigators and confirms Coulon as a notable puzzle in the French capital.
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Paris
Boston YMCA track meet features BC freshmen and relays
Boston College fielded a strong freshman relay and entries from Lanagan Wilson Ketey Goodale Emmet Yantis in sprints. High jumper Clarence Flahive, who won last year, aims for a place as BC assembles a versatile lineup against elite Y courses.
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Anda
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Wilson
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Mahoney
Dinger Dolan
Jimmy O’brien
Jerry Deeley
Russell
Sheehy
John Sullivan
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Donovan to box Frank Tillo again in comeback bid
Mickey Donovan seeks a rematch with Frank Tillo after a disputed loss, per manager Jacek Burns. If victorious, he plans to face Eddie Shevlin next, aiming to settle old score and avoid the prior low weight setback.
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Frank Tillo
Mickey Donovan
South Shore
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Eddie Shevlin
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Tickets Available for Commonwealth Bouts at Scenic Temple
Tickets for the Commonwealth bouts may be obtained at the club headquarters Scenic Temple.
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Scenic Temple
Dempsey Brennan Fight Sparks Mixed Crowd Reactions
The crowd groaned over Dempsey’s long wait for Brennan, while movie exhibitors profit from the spectacle. Fans accuse delays of padding gate take as Tex Rickard profits and Madison Square Garden becomes a knuckle pavilion for Ringling’s circus.
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Brennan
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Ringling
Bill Permits Collections at Sunday Amateur Sports
Representative Harrington of Fall River filed a bill in the House allowing collections at Sunday amateur sport exhibitions to defray players expenses. The Post Santa Claus plans to bring Christmas joy to thousands of children and appeals for donations to fund the effort.
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