Carpentier faces offer of many heavyweight takers
The article surveys potential opponents for Georges Carpentier, noting interest from heavyweights like Brennan Fulton Wills Tunney and Marty Burke, and highlights Tommy Gibbons as a clever yet not overpowering puncher. It suggests Carpentier could avoid Dempsey for now and pursue a varied schedule in Europe and America.
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Brennan
Fulton
Wills
Levinaky
Bob Martin
Gene Tunney
Marty Burke
Carpentier
Marty Greb
Mike O'Dowd
Tommy Gibbons
Carp
Gibbons
Tom
Eddie Kane
Tommy
Europe
Ireland
Gig Boys
Gibbon
Beenestanton
Mike
Boa
Kane
Dempsey
Tommy Gibbon
Eey
Georges Carpentier
Portland boxing cards draw mixed results in 10 rounds
In Portland tonight J Wing from Portland defeated Al Gruman of Los Angeles by decision after a 10 round windup. San Francisco papers debate Bud Ricley and Fred Winsor as tensions surface over weighing claims. Johnny Nunes of California headlines a six round bout amid TV show coverage. Marty Cross defeated Tillie Herman by foul in a 15 round New York event yesterday.
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J Wing
Portland
Ben al Gruman
Los Angeles
Bob Harper
San Francisco
Bud Ricley
Fred Winsor
Winsor
Rod
Eefe Schumann
Denver
Johnny Nunes
California
New York
Marty Cross
Tillie Herman
Washington Looms In Tough Openers At Pasadena
Washington faces a crucial Saturday conference opener against Oregon Aggies in Pasadena on New Year's Day. Meisnest says Yale likely represents the East in the big meet if Washington wins. Coyle joins as new Washington coach while 17 000 fans expected as reserved seats go on sale for $2. Captain Faulk is bedridden and unavailable.
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Washington
Pasadena
Oregon As&ges
Cdrwin Meisnest
Meisnest
Yale
Aggies
Multnomah
Oregon Farm School
COYLE
Piper & Tafta
Spauldings, Brown and Haulens
Ted Faulk
Ceach Allison
All-Star Coast Baseball Contest Closes Saturday
The Seattle Star urges fans to mail Coast League All Star selections by 9 a.m. Saturday to arrive by noon. Prizes include $10 and 100 fans already submitted ballots. Submit seven regulars two catchers four pitchers and a utility player with name and address to Ball Contest Editor Seattle Star.
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Seattle
Seattle Star
Big Ten Highlights From A Week Of Top Matchups
Kegan of the Big Ten schedules upcoming games as Dartmouth and Syracuse clash in a major weekly showcase at Vanover. Ohio State and Wisconsin remain undefeated while Columbus awaits key battles this week.
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Dartmecth
Syracuse
Vanover Te
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Columbas
Giants Drop Youngsters to Minors
New York officials announce three young Giants released to the minors. Albert J. White, a fielder, is sent to Oakland in the Pacific Coast league. Oregon opens the season this Saturday at Eugene as Lamon and Green face Idaho.
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New York
Giants
Albert J. White
Oakland
A. Werk
Oregon
Eugene
Lamon and Green
Idaho
Harvey Thorpe Breaks Champion's Winning Streak in Draw
In a crowded Arena, Travie Davis of Coast welter and Harvey Thorpe of Kanana City fought to a draw. Thorpe used his left hook and body shots to edge ahead before Davis rallied with uppercuts, inflaming a wild, even contest that ended with the bell.
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Harvey Thorpe
Travie Davis
Kanaan City
Thorpe
Davia
Davis
Devise
Davie
Travie
Davin
Alex Trambitas
Portland
Whitman
Jimmy Storey
Storey
Trambitas
Santa Claus
Ted
Rose City
Zazu
Rey McCasslin
Bremerton
McCasslin
MecCasslin
Schacht
Frank Fete
Dick Morris
Wilkerson Miners
Morris
Pete
Eddie Jackson
Irving Gleason
Jackson
Gleason
Joe Wopp
Teal
Sailor Bob Allen
Joe
Allen
Notable Figures Attend World Series Ahead of Offseason
A sizable crowd including Reettie Jane, Mra and Mra Keok Kippe, George Hardemberg, Red Heart, and a Vos relative watched the World Series. Jamaica Washington led the American league in steals this season with one, while Mas Cerey of Pittsburgh topped the National League thefts with four. Frank Nrower, the international league home run king, batted .311 in limited appearances for Washington Americans after moving from infield to outfield under Joe Judge’s management. George Snellings, Heathon’s manager, backs scrapping the epic bell plate rule to curb pitcher delivery advantages, and Jimmy Vote, ex-Blue League infielder, took Portsmouth’s Virginia league manager job after the team’s pennant run last season.
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Reettie Jane
Mra
Keok Kippe
George Hardemberg
Red Heart
Vos
Cleveland
Jamaica
Washington
Mas Cerey
Pittsburg
Frank Nrower
Washington Americans
Firet
Joe Judge
Ewe Brand
Wachton
Oritfithebee
Jimmy Vote
Bie
Portsmouth
Pear Ile
All American football candidates sparkle in early season scouting
Henry L. Farrell notes a wealth of standout players across positions as the 1920s all American selections begin to form. Gulick of Syracuse and Way of Penn State headline the ends and backs, with notable tackles like Slater and Kreck and a crop of promising quarterbacks including Boynton and McMillan shaping the field.
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Henry L. Farrell
New York
Altho
Gulick
Syracuse
George Way
Pennsylvania
Harrick
West Virginia
Urban
Boston College
Hellestrom
Isons Weston
Wisconsin
Belding
Iowa
Kane
Harvard
Legendre
Boynton
Williams
McMillan
Center
Jordan
Dartmouth
Murphy Yale
Carey
Cornell
Workman
Ohio State
Bob Fletcher
Ilinois
Buell
Mayer
Oss
Minnesota
Humphreys
Gipp
Notre Dame
Davies
Pittsburg
Helbrook
Beck
West
Baseball Nears Peace or War Over Lasker Plan
Chicago reporters note owners from Cleveland St Louis Washington Detroit and Philadelphia refuse to back the National League plan while five American magnates push for a 12 club reorganized league. McGraw Dreyfuss and Wrigley back the move, Heydler outlines benefits, and Stoneham recalls a two half season format. Minor leaguers expected to accept the plan.
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Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Necentmary
Lasker
John McGraw
New York Giants
Barney Drey‘fuss
Piltabure
McGraw
William G. Wrigley, Jr
John Heydler
New York
Charles Stoneham
Fighters Must Eat as Promoters Stall Fights in San Francisco
Boxing manager Joe Ford stepped into the ring and defeated Kid Manseey, citing that promoters won’t book his stable and fighters must eat. May and Villameore staged knockdowns in the event, while a Sacramento bout ended in a draw.
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San Francisco
Joe Ford
Ford
Kid Manseey
Charley May
Feliz Villameore
Sacramento
Brenton Deal Cost Seattle A Pennant
The Brenton trade sent Herb Brenton to Cincinnati and cost Seattle the 1920 pennant as fans note in reviewing late season plays. Brenton saw only relief work and did little to help the Ted team while Vernon Tigers won the title five and a half games ahead.
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Herb Brenton
Cincinnati Nationals
Vernon Tigers
Brenton
Teds
Reds
Frosh Gridsters Set Oct 23date With Everett
The University of Washington frosh square off against Everett high at Everett on Saturday per Graduate Manager Melanest. Coaches say the yearlings face a strong Enoch Bagshaw squad and may travel to Oregon later if expenses permit. A November 13 Denny Field clash with Pullman freshmen is cinched with a varsity trip to Eugene under consideration.
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University of Washington Frosh
Everett
Darwin Melanest
Frosh
Enoch Bagshaw
University of Oregon
Oregon
Washington Bunch
Eugene
Melenest
Denny Field
Orefon
Fights and Fanfare at the Wilkes Levy Orpheum Scene
The piece notes a comb as a preferred weapon of Captain Iddges, mentions Sam Brown missing fights but a substitute nearby, and references Eddie Jackson, Vic Gauntlet, and a Seattle smokers event. It lists Gene Hatton Virgil Vey Nate Druxinman and others, with Jim Flynn elected to Congress and Frank Farmer’s rumored colors. Good night.
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Sam Brown
Ave
Sam
Eddie Jackson
Vic Gauntlet
de Luxe
Wilkes
Levy
Orpheum
Gene Hatton
Virgil Vey
Nate Druxinman
Ter Mails
Young Hec
Jim Flynn
Kheok
Ballard and Lincoln Welcome Green Backfields in Friday Clash
Ballard and Lincoln, two top city prep grid rivals, rely on inexperienced backfields in the Coast league showdown at the football park Friday. Ballard names Boyer Lowry Axe and Sullivan to block for a rookie line, while Lincoln starts Boyle Hyllengrin Farley and Matthews behind a strong line. Lowry is Ballard captain with prior Ballard experience. Boyle is Lincoln’s seasoned quarterback.
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Lincoln
Ballard
Boyer
Lowry
Axe
Sullivan
Boyle
Hyllengrin
Farley
Matthews
Heinie Hyllengrin
Franklin
Johny Farley
Stewart Matthews
Sue
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Wee” Coyle
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George Snellings
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Paxton
Kreck
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Eether Af Prieretom
Cindy
Proxy Klepper
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Police Department
Tannie Austin
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Frank Farmer
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