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Newspaper
Houston Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1921
Page
4
Expected as the fight of the century at Jersey City ringside with thousands of fans. The heavyweight title matchup features James J. Dempsey and Georges Carpentier amid a wave of public attention and hotel crowding in New York and nearby areas.
Thousands flood Jersey City as two boxing greats prepare for a historic bout. The event promises intense early action with heavy local interest and widespread fan turnout.
The text describes a puzzling scene with Dempsey and a secret sleeping place, mentioning various places and people in a fragmented, stylized fashion. It hints at a voyage or search and a shift in tone toward a new route and figures.
Mevor from New Jersey City reports pre fight statements from George Garver and partner. The exchange centers on taunts and plans to taunt Syvatt in the ring while trainers assess tactics and potential Paris wagers.
Fragmented OCR recalls a boxing sparring tale with Corbett and Gravigor amid tricks and taunts. Mentions London, July, boats, and a wary crowd, noting cautious bets and wary managers as bouts loom and odds shift.
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