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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
2
The article notes the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Georges Carpentier. The champion, while disappointed no boy was born, cheerfully says he will produce a champion tennis player from her.
Benny Leonard the current champion will fight Mitchell of Milwaukee for the world lightweight title in Madison Square Garden on January 14. The purse totals $60,090 with Leonard guaranteed $40,000 and Mitchell $20,000. Weigh in is at 135 pounds, and the net profits will be donated to the fund for devastated France.
Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, arrived in Paris after watching Frank Moran versus Joe Beckett in London. He stated he would not fight anyone before facing Jack Dempsey, despite reports he might sign with Moran or Burns. He added that his contract with Dempsey precludes any interim bout and that location for the title fight means little to him.
Boston fans hear Rabbit Maranville, longtime Braves shortstop, likely to be traded as clubs including Chicago New York and Pittsburgh bid. President Grant confirms he is up for trade while Maranville reportedly welcomes a change. Braves seek two good players in exchange.
Cleveland American baseball leaders announce Dallas Texas as the tentative spring training camp site for the champions. President Dunn says the selection rests with Speaker and notes exhibitions with the New York Giants Cincinnati Reds New Orleans and Indianapolis as possible partners.
Saskatoon to Dec 1 Further improvement reported in the condition of Johnny McIntyre the pugilist who was knifed three times in a street brawl. He remains at risk with his testimony taken at the hospital where he lies Donall A McLaren is held by police as the suspected attacker while a special commissioner with crown and defence lawyers heard McIntyres account in a gasping voice under medical aid.
The text outlines Bill Brennan a Chicago heavyweight with a long KO record against minor opponents though never reaching top rank. Born in County Mayo Ireland June 23 1893 he moved to Chicago early and boxed since 1914. Notable bouts include a 1919 loss to Jack Dempsey and several fights with Billy Miske Harry Greb and Battling Levinsky with mixed no decision and decision results.
The death of Mrs T C Harold at 11 Falmouth Street Sydney leaves a wide circle of friends grieving her passing. Her husband died five weeks earlier, and Mrs Harold had not been in good health for some time. The shock of her husband’s death contributed to her decline, and strong sympathy is expressed for her children.
Claire and Thomas Campbell mourn the double orphaning after a sudden death. The deceased, long known in the province, was the husband of Ena Campbell and father to Katherine Rey, J Graham Melver, D D, and others. The funeral followed Roman Catholic rites, with a 63 year life that touched many as a faithful neighbor and church member.
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