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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1920

Page

3

Carpentier Dempssey bout contract signed for heavyweight title

A frenzied report states Georges Carpentier signed a nine figure contract Friday night to fight for the heavyweight championship, with Jack Dempsey earning 200000 for defending the title. Promoters Rickard Brady and Yan Charle are set to divide the 400000 purse and moving picture stock shares. The venue and exact date are unsettled though mid June to early July is noted. if not in New York state, the bout may be moved to a nearby arena.

cNew York Navy Tenosey Georges Carnenter Rds Joene Dempsey Carpentier Chan i Picare Jonvorrs Tex? Rickard Charle Yan William A. Brady Depos Pani St. He Princials Promiers Rem New York New York State

Wisher Mark Reg U S Pal Ott

The fragmentary OCR mentions a person named Mark Reg and initials U S with Pal Ott suggesting a possible association or shorthand. Limited readable context prevents a full event or action description.

Wisher Mark Reg U. S Ott

Boxing Plans and Schedules Appraised for Fight Year

The Havana report is corrected as erroneous and talks of shifting to New Cuba or Canada. Plans mention Dempsey versus Willard with a March 17 date and Monte Carlo contest for Carpentier. Referee and judge pairings are discussed as Edgren and another official.

Cuba Canada Havana van Beth Fisht Beth Dein de Carpentier

Bears Lose Wendell Caneel Draft Catcher to Greenville

Greenville South Atlantic League base ball reports that Caneel has drafted catcher Catherine Lewis Wendell from New York. Wendell was secured from Columbia to manage Greenville team next season, with plans announced Saturday in Greenville, South Carolina.

Caneel Miamuzeenville Greenville San Antonio Elih Caterin Lewis Wendell New York Columbia Spason

Longhorns overpower Phillips eleven for easy win

Austin, Nov. 6 Longhorns beat Phillips University 20 to 0. Stars Watson and Tynes moved the ball while Phillips failed to gain first downs except for a single 20 yard pass. Phillips' Shelton and Hebbs stood out for effort. Texas defensive line held firm and committed no penalties.

Austin Tex McCallum Elam McCullough Filis Longhorns Phillips University Harmakers Texas Farmer’ S Watson Tynes Texas Point Nf View Beth Gass Moore Hart Tessends Texas Phillips Shelton Hebbs Ealiler Offeides Roughsress Hata Ing Ins Ins Toxge Morr Dennis Miling Cywens Bwana Dehlintee

Center College Eleven Faces Fort Worth Rival in Nov Clash

Center College of Danville and Texas Cooperation Up of Fort Worth Lamert meet in Fort Worth Nov 6 as Center eleven begins a season described as promising. The article notes early baseball days boosting Marion’s status and mentions telegrams from Warren G Harding and his wife expressing regret about travel plans.

Fort Worth Tex Danville Texas Center Eleven Little Rock Ark Marion J. G. Allen Little Reek Eluby Southern Association Warren G. Harding Aven Senator Harding Harding

Special Grand Jury Final Report On Baseball Scandal

A special county grand jury filed its final report in Chicago detailing findings from a six week probe into baseball gambling. Indicted players White Box era George Weyer fret McMullin and Charles Hisberg faced bonds of 30000 each. The report includes recommendations for the game amid ongoing minor league meetings and reorganizational talks. A separate football game in Yorktown drew a record crowd with Koehler and Strieber starring for Cuero, while Yorktown prevailed in a wind driven clash.

Chicago Coulesunty Special Grand Jury Tiller Charles 4. McDonald George “Tek Weyer Fret McMullin Charles Swede" Hisberg Gauve Mike Seaton Nationsal Porm Hickey Mimerican Association al Searney Leagur Kansasy City National Association Cal Foving San Francisco Tonch Rurs Middle West American League Pawnee Monlas Yorktown Harold Winters San Antonio Ciera Edgar Colin Strieber Koehler Edgar Smith Naini Namni Bush Cuero

Yorktown Narrowly Edges Cuero in Final Countdown

Yorktown defeated Cuero 12 to 7 as Koehler plucked a forward pass and scored near the goal line in the final 20 seconds before a crowd of about 4000 at Yorktown Friday. The win extended Yorktown’s streak to six games and put them level with Cuero.

Yorktown Cuero Serande

Shorthorn Lineup Lists Two Former San Antonio Stars

University of exis Shorthorns prepare for a Saturday game fielding twenty players including two ex San Antonio stars from St Marys College and former Pres. Lang. Camp Travis noted, McCullough ineligible for varsity, with Kyle Bhan also ineligible. Starting lineup listed with Sanford Caviness Edwards Frawley Venn Kortier Guardia Conley Troland Hank Laces Culp and fullback.

University of Exis Geld Vravis Diryan George McCullough McCullough Hin Hee Kyle Bhan Winsley Covel Segan Sanford Caviness Edwards Frawley Freaahincs Jurny Venn Kortier Guardia Ky Conley Troland Quark Hank Laces Culp Pryan Vad Tynan Ond Barrett den Lacey Halftone Aten Vantine Aten

Hugh Duffy Named Boston Red Sox Manager Next Year

Rosen Mass Nov 6 Hugh Duffy former Boston NL outfielder has signed as the new manager of the Red Sox succeeding Kad Tarra who resigned to become head nose manager of the New York Americans The appointment was announced by President Krazee from New York over the telephone Duffy previously managed the White Sox and last season was a director of the Carenta club in the International League

New York Bantamweight Lynch Knocks Coldstein in Eleventh

Joe Lynch of New York knocked out Abe Coldstein in the eleventh round at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The bout was billed as a Vergundinnated contest and drew attention amid the city boxing scene.

First Polo Match On Brackenridge Field Sunday

The Brackenridge Park municipal polo field hosts the San Antonio Polo Club versus a Fort Sam Houston composite team at 3 p.m. on Sunday to inaugurate regular play at the Many polo field as rain delayed a Corps Area championship game. Players include Charles Armstrong and Walter Negley for San Antonio. Army reps Colonel Adams and Major Howard attend. Polo, aided by nearby stables, is set to become a winter staple.

Brackenridge Park San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Highth Corps Charles Armstrong Walter Negley Richard Negley Bill Meadows John Howard Buck Lapham Adams Morris Howard Foster Army San Antonians

Trains In Backyard Amid Veteran Training Camp

Robby Waugh works daily at 2408 Himendorf Avenue as he gears up for Wednesday’s main event against Bud Login in a twelve round affair at the Business Men's Athletic club. He spars with Bobby Green and Mickey Riley drawing West Maiders crowds. elsewhere Miniger Shelton eyes a Tuesday session at Beethoven Hall with Tammy Carter slated on the west end against Red Die FU during November.

Robby Waugh Himendorf Avenue Wamsday Bud Login Waugh Bobby Green Mickey Riley Lown Beethoven Hall Miniger Shelton Bom AL Tammy Carter West End Reddie FU Doltay Selianers

Governor names Col. Owsley to Queen's ball representation

Austin November 6 The Texas Railroad Commission refused the American Railway Express Companys request for a large intrastate rate rise, deeming prior increases inadequate. Governor Hobby designates Col Alvin M Owsley as official representative at the Queen's ball in Waco November 11, bringing six aides. Owsley at present heads criminal appeals matters. Wool and Mohair Storage Co reports 141000 pounds of wool and mohair stored awaiting market. Texas Commercial Executives Association secretary asks 205 members to note Fort Worth convention November 18 19 and 20.

Austin Texas ‘Railroad, Commission American Railway ‘Express Company Hobby Lex PLC Col Alvin M. Owsley Ware Cotton Palace Laceday Owsley Court of Criminal Appeals Waco Owsley T5 Youthm Tex N. Clifford Texas Commercial Executives’ Association Fort Worth

Canadian Ship Line Ready for Transoceanic Service

Toronto reports the Canadian mercantile marine fleet, numbering 400000 deadweight tons, is prepared to place ships in service between Canada and foreign countries. D B Hanna, general manager of the region, stated this Friday.

Canadian Ship Line Toronto Canadian Mercantile Marine Canada D. B. Hanna Reaion

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