Carpentier Tko Beckett in London Fight Showdown
Georges Carpentier defeated Beckett in the first round at Holborn stadium in London, knocking Beckett out with a powerful right to the jaw. The French champion dominated the bout as the Prince of Wales attended, and Carpentier emerged the crowd favorite amid heavy betting and roaring support from fans. Promoter C B Cochrane plans future matches including a possible Wackanasey rematch in London in 1929.
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Carpentier
Beckett
London
Haves
Enegus
Arpentiers
Jeapga
Ieris Beckett
Peckett
Brimece
Wales
Prince
Eckett
Beck‘ett
Beck
Daone
Joe
C. B. Cochrane
United States
Wackanasey
Tandon
Universal Service
LAS Lgn
Jno Reekett
Georges Carpention
Elerasploima Toanda
Lille
Oh Atrenyin
Jared Dentsey
Wagishman
Blolbuwen
Jack Denimosexy
Howe
Nelly
Epi
Ulfytt
Warpender
T Beckett
Reekett
Joose
Holburn
Carpetier
Ant
Carmail
Carpentier’s Rise and Final Knockout Tragedy in Ringside Shoot
French champion Georges Carpentier rose from middleweight to heavyweight fame, defeating Wells and Smith and winning fame in Europe. In a London bout he landed a knockout on Jack Beckett, who collapsed and died in the ring, leaving a stunned crowd and Carpentier hailed as hero after the fatal finish.
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Loos
Vrance
France
Charles Ledoux
Carpentier
Quinely
Jim Sullivan
Monte Carlo
Wells
Ghent
Bombardier Wells
London
Pat O’keefe
Joe Jeannette
Germany
Kid Jackson
Gunboat Smith
Lens
Dempsey Ready to Fight but Must Get His Price
The article notes Dempsey ready to fight but insisting on his price. Manager Jack Kearns confirms Georges Carpentier and Joe Beckett are potential opponents, with a spring bout likely if terms suit. Details are uncertain due to OCR garbled text.
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Dempsey
Seek Olympic Games for 1924 in Chicago Stadium
Fragmented report discusses Chicago as a host for the 1924 Olympic Games. Mentions large projected attendance and high costs, including a noted figure of 1,929,009 dollars, with concerns over funding and venue readiness.
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Chicago
Kinsella Stages Comeback in Tennis Championship Play
In the second day of the court tennis match, amateur Jay Gould trails pro Walter Kingelga 5 sets to 3 as Kinsella fights back with hard pace. Early leads fade as Kinsella climbs to contest, with Gould’s edge narrowing in a dramatic day of points and stamina.
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Philadeldehta
Jay Gould
Walter Kingelga
Gould
Gouold
Kinsella
Ife
Dempsey Reacts to Carpentier Victory Surprise
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey commented after Georges Carpentier won quickly that he was surprised by the ease of the victory. He noted Beckett’s ability and hinted at a future challenge, while expressing mixed feelings about the match outcome and the French fighter’s performance.
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Universal Services
Crimson Eleven Starts Training For Coast Game
Crimson Eleven begins reconditioning ahead of a coast game schedule. The squad, featuring players such as Ralph and captain AtW, plans practice through December with a holiday recess starting December 20. Assistant coach Bildie Matai and USC coach Sanson are named among staff.
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Crimson Eleven
Niversity Foeibat
Teaan
Pete
Ae Grea
Dk Wat
Princeton
Yale
Alamast
Aavil Opweathers
Christwiga
Vardar
Crimson
Mandar
Williams Chains match up in doubt at Newfield Park
Local chatter centers on Williams vs Chains possibly staging Sunday at Newfield Park or Bridgeport. Cohen refuses New Haven offer while Kearney weighs 75 cent gate risk. decision expected today as both sides seek best gate and fan support.
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Cohen
Williams
Bridgeport
Mamnecsr Kearny
Chains
New Haven
Coden
Kearney
Dhaven
Fie
Britton and O Dowd Offered 15000 Purse for Fight
Canton Ohio December 4 Mike McKinney president of the Moline Athletic Club reports a purse of 16600 for a 12 round bout between Jack Britton welterweight champion and Mike O Dowd middleweight champion. O Dowd expected to arrive end of week. Also results from Bridgenort Boys Club volley and Rangers basketball wins.
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Canton
Mike McKinney
Moline Athletic Club
Newport
Jac d Britten
Toe Wollte
Chaippien
Mike O' Bras
O'Dowil
Mike Collins touts rising bantamweights and title dreams
St Paul promoter Mike Collins praises Prec Fulton and Mike Ertle as top bantamweight prospects. He compares Ertle to Johnny Irie and Gibbons, predicts a 1920 showdown with Pete Herman, and notes other fighters like Johnny Noye as strong contenders. Collins believes his picks will crown champions.
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ST. Paul
Mike Collins
Mike
Prec Fulton
Mike Settle
Johnny
Keewpie" Irie
Collis
Pete Herman
Mike Fibbons
File
Dike Gibbons
Jertie
Gibbons
Tie
Collins
Brttle
Terman
Ertle
Tahimyi
Minnesota
Johnny Noye
Lew Tendler
Denver
Tendler
Nove
Mike Tortte
Bennie Allen Sets New Pool Record In 81 High Run
Bennie Allen shattered pool records with an 81 high run in a 12 to 6 victory over Edward Ralph at the national American Pocket Billiard tournament in Philadelphia. The match lasted five innings, the fewest to finish a championship game, and Allen's run surpassed the previous mark of 74 held jointly with Alfredo de Oro. Additional afternoon results included John M. Layton leading with three wins and no losses, while Ralph Cheenleaf and Jerome Skevegh also posted perfect records.
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Philadelphia
Bennie Allen
Edward JT
Ralph
Hightstown
N. F
Allen J
Allen
Alfredo de Oro
Parts O
John’ M. Layton
Columbia
Sto
Louis D. Kreuter
New York
Layton
Morris BR. Vink
Fligh
Fink
Veuler
James Mature
Denver
Ixveuter
Mature
Ralph Cheenleaf
Wilmington
Deb
Jerome Skevegh
Rochester
X Y
Greenleaf
Charles Seebach
Hartford
Seebach
Fulton and Meekan to Battle on January 12
New York report states Fulton and Willie Meehan will box eight rounds at the New York Sporting Club in Newark New Jersey on January 12. Tommmy Roche, Fulton's manager, announced after a conference with club president Dave Mackay.
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Fulton
Meekan
NIGW
York
Wreck Fuiton
Willie Meehan
New York Sporting Club
Newark
Tommy Roihe
Tulton
Dave Mackay
Walton
O'Rourke
Pronoters
Lqars Grange
Sleehan
Tack Dempsey
Detroit owner denies peace mission in American League feud
New York dispatch reports Detroit club owner Navin denying a public peace mission in New York. He says his visit was private and not to negotiate league feuds, though he hopes peace can be secured. He also discusses withdrawing a protest over third place money at the Yankees upon request of players.
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New York
Jrrank Sagin
Detroit
Navi
Navin
Alice Dayogy
Yankees
New Boxing Rules to Govern in Boxing World
New international boxing rules aim to replace the Marquis of Queensberry code. The draft, submitted by American and European authorities, sets weight classes, ring size, glove weight, and judging criteria. It requires two judges and a referee voting together, defines knockdowns, fouls, and mandatory title defenses within a year.
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New York
Paul Rousseau
French Federation of Boxing
A. Belinson
National Sporth Club
Eugene Corri
Victor Breyer
Mecine i
Army, Navy
Civilian
Board of Boxing Control of America
International Bypertingulal
New Yorks
International Boxing Linis
International Boxing Federation
Aadoes
Boxtar Organization
KETTMAN SHATTERS LEAGUE ALLEY AND CITY RECORDS
Hed Kettman, a serres-thatched pin toppler, breaks both league and city marks at Port City alleys. He falls short of 400 by two pins as Clovers upset other high scorers. Connie Lewis had set the alley record five years prior. Nine bowlers top the century, with Hot Dogs, Clovers, and Brooklawns among victors.
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Kettman
Port City
Flo
Kellman
Fred Liggins
Hettman
Connie Lewis
Clovers
Brooklawns
Schultz
Holloway
Beardsworth
Conway
Larsen
Farrell
Berblin
Dayle
Hardie
Berar
Nagy
Sterbach
Graham
Liggins
Wooden Meads
Henry Tris
Barton Ab
van Kleasen
Battling Donovan to Fight Fred Bosse at Acorn Smoker
Battling Donovan of Jersey wiv, a highly recommended fighter, will face Freddie Bosse in the final bout of the Avora A. C smoker at the lab rooms on Wossyth street Monday night. Matchmaker Hill Madden announced the card with Panama George Dixon to meet Farmer in the semi final.
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Battling Donovan
Jersey
Slim Brennan
Acorn Club
New Jersey
Freddie Bosse
Avora A. C
Lab Rooms
Wossyth Street
Hill Madden
Panama George Dixon
Farmer
Youngs O'Donnell
Young O'Leary
Id Ahearn
Young Otto
Young McAuliffe
Fritz Kartman
Mike Medovern
Norman Ross Breaks 200-Yard Swim Record in Honolulu
Honolulu December 4 Norman Ross of San Francisco shattered the 200 yard tank swim mark at a YMCA meet clocking 2 06 2 5. The old record 2 06 4 5 was set by Fons in Chicago on April 4 1915.
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Honolulu
A. P
English Australian Flight Start For £10000 Prize
On long flight to win £10,000 offered by the Commonwealth government Captain Howell departed from Hounslow flying field this morning beginning the long journey toward the coveted honor the English Australian race for the prize.
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London
Howell
Hounslow
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Fred Bosse
Acorn Smoker
Slim” Brennan
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