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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

11

Dempsey and Carpentier Agree to World Title Bout

World heavyweight champion Dempsey and European champion Carpentier reach terms for a world title fight to be held between February 1 and July 4, 1971. Promoters Cochran Rickard Brady announce the contract will be formalized soon with a ten to fifteen round bout in New York or nearby.

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Fighters to Split 500000 Purse and Movie Rights Share

Report outlines plans for a championship heavyweight bout between Dempsey and Willard with a $500000 purse and a potential share of film rights. Negotiations focus on location, dates, and contract terms while promoters work to finalize the deal and align venue, seating, and licensing details.

Horse Racing Entries and Entries for Two Year Olds

A dense list of horse names, ages, and odds for two year olds and up, with mentions of races like a King height handicap and a five furlong claiming event. Names such as Ace of Ace and Lord Brighton appear amid odds figures and track notes.

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Northwestern Purple Faces Turnaround Under Coach McDevitt

Northwestern's football program shows an upward trend under Coach McDevitt as he reshapes the team and pushes the Purple toward conference prominence. The article highlights leadership, player development, and tactical shifts guiding the Wildcats toward renewed competitiveness in upcoming seasons.

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Britton Fails To Best Bogash In Major Bout

Lou Bogash defeats Britton in a welterweight clash highlighted by steady defense and strong blows. The New York Star reports a hard fought ten rounds with Bogash displaying superior stamina and punch accuracy to secure the victory.

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Syrian Kid Loses To Bill Ricketts

A fragmented sports brief notes a young player from Syrian loses to Bill Ricketts in a local match. The piece references unclear venues and ages but shows a contest result between individuals and mentions related names and places in the inconsistent OCR text.

Bill Ricketts

Racing Results From DMPO Turist Tack Thoroughbred Meet

A lengthy report covers multiple races for two and three year olds at Bilawood, detailing winners, places, and notable performances. It lists runners such as Caligula, Robinson, Wack Wright, Sparking, and Ponca BG with various placings and times, plus two mile and sprint events featuring horses like Thien, Weiner, and Win Mask. Breeding lines, jockeys, and track notes appear in dense form, reflecting a busy program with many entries and disqualifications.

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Rothstein Lost on World Series Says He Was Victim

The injured account claims Rothstein lost on the World Series and asserts he did not cash bets or profit. He alleges connections with officials and other figures, mentions Redmond friendship with Weber and references to the grand jury and White Sox bets.

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Fifteen Mile Marathon Draws Large Entrant Field

A lengthy excerpt details entrants for a fifteen mile race with numerous names and local references. The piece references spectators and stage events, noting participants from various locales and the competition setup, aiming to capture the scale and excitement of the event.

Marathoners Ride to Overtime Victory in Battle for Pennant

Milthoners edged Fall River 9 15 to 9 10 in a tense game that featured Mulligan Williams Quigley and Tinkrold starring for the winners. Lovegreen and Harrold led the defense while Kehoe and Mulligan delivered key scoring in the overtime period to lift Milford over Providence and climb in the standings.

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Haac's Club Promoter Faces Boxing Club Controversy

An unsettled dispute centers on a promoter at a Memphis boxing club. The promoter allegedly runs a controversial operation that affects fighters and training, prompting questions about management and local boxing activity.

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