Carpentier Beckett Fight In Pictures
The European heavyweight duel between Georges Carpentier of France and Joe Beckett of England is captured in striking photos newly reaching this country. Images show Carpentier assisting Beckett after the defeat and a knockout blow with a quick left jab followed by a right. The captions imply Carpentier should be considered a serious world heavyweight contender.
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Georges Carpentier
France
Joe Beckett
England
Carpentier
Beckett
Jack Dempsey
Seattle Opens Hockey Play in Victoria Tonight
Riley and Nichols will face first tryout as new men in Seattle lineup. Victoria defense looks strong as locals host season opener with Vancouver to follow Wednesday in Victoria.
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Seattle
Victoria
Riley and Nichols
Vancouver
Seattle Hockey Opens Season Versus Vic Aristocrats
Seattle faces Vic Aristocrats in a season opener on the Arena ice, then meets the Vancouver Millionaires on Wednesday. New forwards Jim Riley and Libbey Nichols return after service time, while Victoria relies on Fowler in net, Genge and Loughlin defense, and Johnson at rover. Expectations run high as coast league action promises a strong season with Seattle contending alongside Vancouver and Victoria.
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Seattle
Mets
Vic- Aristocrats
Vancouver Millionaires
Jim Riley
Libbey Nichols
Riley
Nichols
Spokane
Victoria
Fowler
Nets
Genge
Loughlin
Johnson Rover
Oatman
Kerr
Vancouver
Coaches Named Kings of Fall Guys in Wrestling of Names
Henry L. Farrell surveys college football coaches as potential all American selections. Mentions Gil Dobie Bill Roper Bob Zupke and Charlie Moran with notes on Princeton West Virginia Colgate Navy Illinois and Centre College contributions and a nod to national league umpire Moran.
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Henry L. Farrell
New York
Prince
Pussyfoot
Johnston
Havana
Gil Dobie
Billy
Bob Zupke
Charlie More
Bill Roper
Princeton
Navy
Washington
Army
Zupke
Illinois
Ohio State
Charles Moran
Centre College
Carpentier to Box In Exhibition in London Tonight
Georges Carpentier, the European heavyweight champion, appears in his first public exhibition in London since Becketts defeat. The four round show features Ted Lewis vs Matt Wells, Eugene Criqui vs Francis Charles, and Pat Moore vs Criqui. Altho Lewis is London born he is now a naturalized American and former welterweight champion. Wells is a former British lightweight champ.
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London
Georges Car
Joe Beckett
Albert Pat Moore
Eugene Criqui
Charles Ledoux
Criqui
Altho
Johny Griffiths
Welwill
Francis Charles
Oregon Men Rest Up Christmas Before Harvard Game
Oregon football players relaxed slightly after Christmas practice in Pasadena while Coach Huntington kept the main workouts intact. Backfield cohesion and Bill Steers kicking are key stories as Oregon eyes a historic New Year’s clash with Harvard. advance ticket sales promise the largest crowd at the enlarged park.
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Pasadena
Cal
United Press
Oregon
Harvard
Huntington
Oregonians
Tournament Park
Bill Steers
Horween
Steers
Crimson
Harvard at Pasadena Ready for Battle
Harvard Huskies twenty three strong toured San Francisco and were hosted by the Harvard club. After a luncheon the squad headed to Pasadena to face Oregon on New Year’s Day in the East West football classic. Head Coach Robert T. Fisher, Harvard captain in 1912, leads the team.
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San Francisco
Harvard Huskies
Board of Strategy and
Harvard
Pasadena
Oregon
Robert T. Fisher
Holdt's French Pastry Shop Sighting
A fragment notes Holdt's French pastry shop at Uptown 14114 3d Avenue and a mention of downtown area near 2d Avenue. The text lacks clear event details or dates.
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3D Ave
2D Ave
Star football stars bow out of college play final season
United Press reports a wave of major college players will depart after the season. Chick Harley of Ohio State Baddie Casey of Harvard and others from Penn Washington Jefferson Colgate Yale Ohio State Princeton Army Center College all step away, leaving big shoes to fill for 1920 rosters.
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Henry L. Farrell
United Press
New York
Chick Harley
Ohio
Baddie Casey
Harvard
Miller
Pennsylvania
Henry
Washington
Jefferson
Weat
Colgate
Gille
Trimble
Tiger
Rodgers
West Virginia
Eddie Casey
Billy Murray
Tubby Clarks
Woods
Desmond
Steele
Ryan
Pinney
Ralph Horween
Nelson
Yale
Reinhardt
Allen
Dickens
Galt
Lay
Braden
Joe Nevie
Wells
Laroche
Murphy
Ohio State
Holtcamp
MacDonald
Schweizer
Gillo
Jim Weent
Anderson
University Halla
Princeton Toll Heavy
Hector May Prepares for Bremer Heavyweight Clash
Hector May trains in Bremerton for a Tuesday battle with Frank Farmer after delays. Farmer trains in Tacoma under Chet McIntyre, with both fighters in good shape. The card also features Jom Harrahan versus Sam Langford and several other bouts in development.
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Young Hector
Bremerton
Frank Farmer
Austin & Salt
aFrmer
Tacoma
Chet MclIntyre
Jom Harrahan
Sam Langford
Sam
Houck
Welling Beats Benjamin In Chicago Lightweight Bout
Joe Welling of Chicago scored a newspaper decision over Joe Benjamin of California in a slow six round lightweight bout. Benny Leonard stood with Benjamin as Benny’s corner man Billy Gibson planned to send him home to California until the weather warms. Other results included Murray over Fox, Fitzsimmons over Borrell, Brennan over Petroskey, Carlson over Ray, and Hutchinson drawing with Walker.
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Philadelphia
Joe Welling
Chicago
Joe Benjamin
California
Benny Leonard
Benjamin
Billy Gibson
Johnny Murray
New York
Joy Fox
Eddie Fitzsimmons
Joe Borrell
Bill
Carpentier Signs Binding Pact To Meet Dempsey In London
British promoter C. B. Cochran, arriving aboard the Mauretania, said George Carpentier has signed a binding contract to fight Jack Dempsey in London next year. Cochran plans to obtain Dempsey’s signature within four weeks and denied offering $300,000, though he believes an “interesting” offer can be made.
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New York
C. B. Cochrane
Mauretania
George Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
London
Dempsey
United States
Pacific Coast
Jack Kearns
Jacks
Carpentier
Becketts Marines Beat Mare Island Sailors 7 0
Vallejo Cal December 26 John Beckett former Oregon captain now a Marine lieutenant scored the only touchdown and kicked the goal as the Marines defeated the Mare Island sailors 7 to 0 in a clean battle.
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Vallejo
Cal
Dee
John Beckett
Oregon
Marines
Mare Island Sailors
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