Dempsey-Carpentier Bout Attracts High Offers
Promoters in Europe and the United States have bid for a Dempsey vs Carpentier title fight. Edward Cochran offers 172,000 dollars to meet Carpentier in Europe, Tortorich offers 150,000 dollars for Dempsey’s end. Dempsey, filming a movie in New Haven, remains willing to defend his title against Carpentier or another suitable challenger.
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Mace
Eadward Cochran
Carpentier
Tortorich
New Orleans
Dempsey
Bridgeport club offers huge purse for Dempsey Carpentier bout
Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement Co introduces a 0,000 purse for a Dempsey Carpentier title bout set for July 4. Joseph Mulvihill, matchmaker, confirms a 19,000 deposit with First Bridgeport National Bank to prove good faith. Officials include Lewis, Wheeler, Musanie, Waelin, and Mulvihill. If terms are accepted, tickets at 5 to 100 may push revenue past one million. staging could cost about 100,000.
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Bridgeport
Jack Kearns
Ack Dempery
Bridseport Athletic
Iamuusement Wu
Joseph Smulvihili
Mritzusante
Bridgeport Athletic and Pamusement (O., Inc
Szhegal
Sapvurdax
Duitford Lewis
Arlatearer
C. BE. Wheeler
Fritz Musanie
Jonn Waelien
Joseph Mulvihill
Teposit
First Bridgeport National Bank of
Wempsey
Mulvihill
Crasho Juniors Hold Walnut Reserves to 0-0 Tie
A muddy 0-0 draw at Newfields Park saw Crasho Juniors and Walnut Juniors cancel with crowd around 31,500. Each side paid about 800 to their supporters. weather and field conditions limited scoring as Duncan and Germain starred amid a tightly fought contest. Next match possible at Newfield Park next Saturday.
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Crasho Juniors
Walnut Juniors
Newfield Park
Duncan
Walnuts
Germain
West End
Mal@ree Merrill
Newark International Franchise to Syracuse Debacle
A garbled report states Newark International Franchise to Syracuse signed an agreement to move a team next season. The text hints at a conference announcement and formalization of a franchise transfer, but details are unclear due to the damaged source. Entities mentioned include Newark International Franchise, Syracuse, and individuals Andre? Dawson? with wage and league references.
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Byracise Ter
Ner
Newark International
Wilde Proves to Be Game Fighter in Milwaukee Bout
British flyweight Jimmy Wilde battled New York bantamweight Sharkey in Milwaukee, showing skill and gameness but lacking expected power. Wilde weighed 107 pounds, lighter than his usual class, and faced a longer distance bout under U.S. rules. Promoters anticipated $88,000 from the card but receipts settled near $18,000. Wilde earned about $11,000 and Sharkey around $3,000.
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Chicago
Jimmy Wilde
Ack
New York
Milwaukee
Wilde
Willde
Welenman
Rouce
Shorkey
Alot Wilde
Sharkey
Harvard Plans Double Headers On Gridiron
Harvard plans a four game opening slate with two games on the first weekend and two more later, using two eight minute periods per half to test players. Bowdoin is invited for opening date and Maine for the second date, with Harvard fielding fresh players in late periods.
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Mars
Harvard
Fred W. Moore
Marvard
Aoore
Colern
Tarvard
Moore
Bowdoin College
University of Maine
Johnson Morris Boxing Match Set in Mexico
Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, is matched to fight Carl Morris of Tulsa in San Luis, Mexico. Promoter announcements say the finish bout could occur in December with Johnson training in San Luis and Morris in Yura, amid expected legal and travel arrangements.
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Jack Dempsey
Georges Car- Lepentier
Europe
Jack Shears Dempsey
Kearns
Associated Press
Jack Johnson
Carl Morris
Mexico
Yala
Atiz
Tulsa
Olla
San Lala
Here
AL Jones
Yumi Koxins
Mae Laut
Luna
Dones
Jonson Ie
San Lus
Morris
Yura
Jolmason Ie
Nognins
San Jars
Detroit Tigers plan hot campaign for league pennant
Detroit will pursue the American League pennant with renewed effort. Manager Bughey Jennings will be re-engaged and Jack Coombs will coach the pitchers to develop a stronger staff. The team has long faced weak pitching despite strong infield talent. Detroit plans to invest to win the flag.
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Dethosy
Detroit
Senson
Bughey Jennings
Jack Coombs
Tiger
Coombs
Petroit
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Frantic garble mocks England and the Welsh prince in slang
A jagged monologue mocks British figures and events with heavy dialect and nonsensical insults. It blurs names and places, mixing references to England Wales and wartime imagery while railing at a mythic king or prince and a curious wagon tale. The piece reads as satire and confusion.
Harvard Football Trip to Pasadena Abandoned
Harvard football’s planned New Year’s Day game in Pasadena was called off after university authorities decided the trip would not be in the public interest given the coal situation. President Lowell and fuel administrator Garfield had no objections, according to a statement released by the Harvard corporation.
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Mass
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Pasadena
Calif
Western University
Garfield
Aline Min
Lowell Thre
Frederick 7
Alien
Ie Corparaddon
Lowell
Prsadeia
Pire
Susanne Lenglen Denied Chance to Play American Tennis
A fragmentary report notes Susanne Lenglen of Picardy cannot travel to the United States to meet American court champions. Lenglen relies on her father, referred to as “daddy,” who refuses the long voyage across the Atlantic for any tennis match.
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Dew
America
Susanne Lenglen
Picardy
Baseball to Hold Center of Sports Stage This Week
New York reports a week of pivotal meetings shaping professional baseball. Transactions, governance changes, and league plans dominate as executives discuss minor leagues, broadcasting, and the schedule. A new board is elected. final actions await sessions in Chicago and New York.
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Weston
Rupepert
Allerevtoms
Lear Ie
Johnson
Thy
Levene
Greenleaf and Keogh Tie for Lead in Bowling Event
Ralph Greenleaf and Jerome Keogh share the lead after halfway through the tournament in Philadelphia. Bennie Allen and James M rton trail for third with three wins and two defeats as Wilton’s Wilbert and other top players impress.
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Jerome Keogh
Philadelphia
Ralph Reontun
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Kan- City
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Tralph Greentear
Wilmingdon
Del
Joseph
Convannan
New York
Edward Ft. Ralph
Lightstown
Fa Owott
Evans-Bosse Feature Smoker At Acorn ACL Show
Evans Bosse present a smoker program at the Acorn ACL event with Dan Evans of Je City as the headliner. Brennan to referee one bout with Young McAuliffe in others. Semi finals pair Panama George Dixon vs Joe Farmer and Young O Leary vs Younsey Donald. Matchmaker Lil Madden promotes a capacity crowd night. Fritz Hartman and Mike Metrovern handle timing and introductions.
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Brennan
Lenevan
Frel Bosse
Panama George Dixon
Joe Farmer
Lil Madden
Young O'Leary
Younsey Donald
Youngs Otle
Kid Ahearn
Bill Made
Fritz Hartman
Mike Metrovern
Miusay O'Leary
Passaic Quintet to Meet Ribbons Tuesday at Colonial Hall
The league leading Passaic N J hopes to avenge an opening night loss as the Blue Ribbons visit Colonial Hall to duel Passaic in a key interstate league game. Notable players include Bedran, Barney, Newman, Tone, Milone and Dehnert with umpire John Wusken sending a league official to preside. Dancing will follow the bout.
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N. J. Ifijnret
Colonial Hall
Little Bhey Bedran
Barney
Newman
Tone
Carry
Friedman
Milone
Leavy
Rectors Beat Norwalk Five By 26 to 17 Score
The Rector basketball team of Bridgeport High Club defeated South Norwalk Pastime A C 26 to 17. McGraw and Maher featured for the winners while Norwalk’s Necker and Blackman played well. Wearns' Jazz Orchestra provided music for dancing after the game.
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Rector
Bridgeport Boys’ Clib
Fuse Pastime A. C
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Maher
Stecher and Zbyszko Finish Grapple Build for Tonight
New York wrestling scene hails Stecher and Zbyszko as they complete training for their finish bout at the Fort Regiment Armory. A decisive fall is required. if no winner, spectators may get refunds. Promoter Curley eyes a Marl Caddock title shot and denies earlier retirement rumors of Caddock.
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Joe Sieehee
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Jim Londos
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Williams and Chain clash may move to Newfield park
Acco Jack Kearney, manager of the Chain football team, demands a $1,500 guarantee to bring the Williams team to Newfield park this season. He threatens a Saturday or Sunday game, 2,000 circus seats, and higher admission if New Haven venues fail. Weather and field conditions at Lighthouse Point caused last minute postponement.
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New Haven Journal Courier
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American Team Wins Six Day Bike Grind at Madison Square Garden
Goullet and Madden, the American team, won the twenty seventh international six day bicycle race on points with 818 at Madison Square Garden. Oscar Egg and Marcel Dupuy led the French-Swiss duo in second place with 684 points, followed by atlé McNamara and Magin with 630 points. The event drew the largest crowd in six day cycling history as Belgians Buysse and Leipssen set the pace in the late hours but could not finish.
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Illinois May Get Game With Harvard In 1920
Cambridge Massachusetts reports that Harvard football coach Montean offered October 22 to the University of Illinois for a 1920 game. The schedule tightens before Harvard faces Princeton, and a rejection could leave Marvell unable to return to Cambridge. Meanwhile, in Norway, skater Mathiewn challenges American champion Rebert Meleirit to a match in Christiania next February.
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