Carpentier Willard Rivalry Looms In Boxing Drama
New York boxing editor reports on the looming Dempsey title defenses and a planned Carpentier bout in an outdoor arena near New York with capacity for 50 000 to 65 000. Promoter Tex Rickard aims to stage a marquee match while Dempsey contemplates defending his crown against Georges Carpentier with possible dates and venues discussed.
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Jack
New York
Jack Dempsey
Maumee Bay
Joséy
Georges Cafer
Jesa Willard
Harisas
Antiere Carpentier
Tex Rick
Metropolis
New York Boxing Commission
Skelp Mill Team Loses Hard Fought Bowling Contest
Elyria report says Skelp Mill bowling team of the steel plant lost to Shape Mill at Gala alleys last night in a hard fought contest with modest scores.
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Elyria
Skelp Mim
Steel Piant
Shape Mill
Galaalleys
Daytons Defeat State in Season’s Best Court Contest
Dayton teams fell 34 to 24 to Carroll engineers in a tightly fought game here last night. Chick Harleys all stars could not overcome Carroll’s offense, and the contest stood as the season’s best court clash.
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Dayton
Chick Harley
All Stars
Carroll Engineers
FATHER TIME PLAYS QUEER PRANKS NEW YORK 1886–1900
International News Service recalls boxing figures from early era San Francisco promoter James Woth to champion James J Jeffries and colorful sparring tales. It highlights Kid McCoy Jack Johnson Benny Leonard and Willie Ritchie era links while noting managers, trainers, and rivalries around Dempsey and Willard.
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International News Service
New York
John L. Sullivan
Ryan
Mechanics’ Pavilion
San Francisco
Caraon City
Ced
Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Peter Jackson
Jim
Easton
Cor Mn
Madison Square Garden
Kid McCoy
Jos Walcott
Boston
Ils
Kid Carter
Frisco
Jeffries
Hublin
Reno
Nev
Jack Johnson
Willie Ritchie
Ranning
Leach Cross
Willie da
Brooklyn Bridge
Ritchie
Newark
Ed Ritchie
Benny Leonard
Pari mutuel racing to boost Montana fairs again
International News Service reports Montana House flooring a six day pari mutuel race meeting bill at state and county fairs. A Senate concurrence is pending after a house amendment restricting advertising of pari mutuel operations. Debate featured a strong pro racing sentiment and a defense by Rep Dowlin on horses drawing crowds and excitement.
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International News Service
Helena
Mont
Montana House of Representatives
House
Senate
Montana
W. E L. Dowlin
Yellowstone County
Estaros Defeat Lakewood in Close Lorain Showdown
In Lorain on February 23 the Estaro team beat Lakewood Congregational 32 to 21. Boomy Firestone starred with scoring and rebounding, while Lorain center Salater out-jumped Lakewood’s inside players. Substitutions included Lazewool and Craft. game featured end-to-end action and a 26 minute half.
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Lorain
Estarots
Lakewood
Boomy “Firestone
Gui
Wood Center
Last Night’s Fight Results Summary
Boxing results from a 15 round bout with Louis Rovasi facing a Chinese boxer who was knocked down in the rounds and judged on a decision. Other listed names include Summers Fa Albany Patsy John Trenton Allentown Fred Fintan and Wat, with financial figures noted as 290,100.
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Louis Rovasi
Smith
Summers
Fa Albany
Outhough
Patsy John
Trenton Allentown
Fred Fintan
No More Dandruff Ad Claims Hair Transformation
An aged advertisement notes a leading hairdresser touts a Paris Sage product to banish dandruff and promote wavy thick hair. The copy mentions a money-back plan and references dates in April 23 and September 23 with dollar-like pricing.
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Paris
Phillips Sel
The liveliest bolt in Lorain boxing carnival
Kid Dudley from Lorain pummeled Kid Henry in a brisk Elks carnival bout. Dudley opened with daymakers to Henry jaw and dominated rounds one and four with fast exchanges. Henry offered little resistance, while promoter Ed Stevens earned praise for assembling a showy, crowd pleasing bout.
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Lorain
Kid Dudley
Kid Henry
Dudley
Hen Jaw
Henry
Siren
Ed. Stevens
Sucessa
Elyria Horseshoe Club Plans Future Play and Meet
Elyria horseshoe players will hold a Thursday evening meeting at 610 West River Street to discuss summer quoit pitching tournaments at Cascade Park. The club aims to recruit members and host contests with clubs from Cleveland Dayton Sandusky Lorain Oberlin Grafton Amherst and Wellington. BE. F. Monroe is secretary treasurer. 50 cents will enroll members. Grand plans include courts at Cascade Park and attracting attention at the park’s recreation area.
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Elyria
C. T. Short
West
River Street
Quoit
Grafton
Amherst
Welington
BE. F. Monroe
West Broad
Eet
Secraters
Elyria Club
Cascade Park
Ringers
Hubberg
Oberlin Defeats Hillsdale in Michigan Hoop Clash
Oberlin defeated Hillsdale College 21 to 12 at Hillsdale Michigan in the final game of a three day trip. Oberlin’s defense held firm despite a small court and Oberlin was never threatened. The Detroit Junior College and Michigan Aggies also performed strongly in the trip.
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Oberlin
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale
Mich
Michigan
Michigan Aggies
Crimson
Business Club Tops College in Local Basketball Clash
In a City Basketball League doubleheader, the Men's Business Club routed the College team 69 to 7. The Seniors beat the High School Faculty 27 to 24 after an overtime playoff, with extra five minutes added after a tied end of regulation.
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Pi.vris
Veh
ALCLA
Founs
Business Colege Reaut
Seeres
Ei Wright Eyes
West Gerber Nevins Snoshal
Colgan Gorewy
Benninghort
Spbs
Lord
Laskets
Marsh
Gerhern
West
Wright
Nevins
Callan
Bannicehoft
Gala Team Beats Rolling Mill Quintet in Lorain
Gala Bowling team of this city traveled to Lorain to face the Rolling Mill quintet. Elyria won all three games with Tite as high scorer at 594, followed by Adams and Maddock. The series rolled on the Canolos alleys.
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Lorain
Gala
Rolling Mill
Elyria
Tite
Adams
Maddock
Canolos
Sur
Croyle Wins By Default In Lorain Pocket Match
Ray Croyle, amateur pocket champion of Lorain, won by default after Dan Firestone failed to appear for the match. Firestone’s partner Sherman Dibble offered no explanation, noting Firestone had said the bout would proceed as scheduled. Croyle, supported by manager Flord Helfrich, entertained spectators with striking trick shots as the crowd waited.
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Lorain
Ray Croyle
Dan Firestone
Croyle
Firestone
Valantes
Dibble
Kinjestic Bil- Hard Academy
Mr. Barbour
Flord Helfrich
Chronicle -Teleetem
Fordg Play Cleveland Teang Friday Evening
Amherst Feb 23 Ford Service team to play the Favorite Knits Here Friday in a top independent matchup. Ford team has shown championship form this season and faces a tough test against a strong Class A opponent from the region.
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FORDG
Cleveland
Amherst
Ford Service
Thia
Fords
Thousand wagers mark rival steamship race to San Francisco
Baltimore February clipper era echoed as two new steamships Hawkeye State and Golden State left port within six minutes of each other. Both 535 feet long, 21 000 tons, maiden Atlantic to Pacific voyage with Honolulu Havana Panama Canal stops and a seventy day round trip. Bets run high on which ship reaches San Francisco first, amid lavish amenities and high-profile passengers including Chicago Athletic Club members and about ten millionaires aboard.
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Golden Gate
Eastern Port
Panama Canal
Pacific Coast
International News Service
Baltimore
Anu
Ori
Orich
Atlantic
Pacific
Fessel
San Francisco
Matson Navigation Company
Mpany
Peterson
Golden State
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Yardley
United States
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
United States Shipping Board
Bethlehem Ship- Lunldine Corporation
Chicago Athletic Club
Europe
Honolulu
Havana
Panama Canal Porta
Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuiling Company
Lorain Elks Smoker and Boxing Carnival a Big Success
Lorain February report shows strong Elks turnout at the Lorain Elks home. Promoter Ed Stevens mounted a full boxing card with two minute bouts and several draws. Highlights included Ruby Jack Wehr and Glorsoxo draws, Spider Kool vs Bennett clown work, and a welterweight exhibition by Alvie Miller versus Dick Taylor. Kid Dudley defeated Kid Smith in the main event after a fast match with a decisive uppercut.
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George Forester
Gardner
Elks
Mr. Gardner
Jack Wehr
Young Glorsoxo
Young
Geo- Forester
Spider Kool
Jack Bennett
Barnum & Bailey
Lorain
Binder Brothers
Alvie Miller
Dick Taylor
Elyria
Ed Stevens
Kid Dudley
Kid Smith
Dudley
Smith
Lorain Hotels Defeat Elyria in Easy Bowl Victory
Lorain Hotel bowlers defeated Elyria last night at the K of P alleys in an easy win. Theobald led with the evening high scores and dominated the lanes, sweeping top marks for the Lorain squad.
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Elyria
Lorain Hotel
K. of
Theobald
Rheuma For Rheumatism Reliefs Pain On The No-Pay Plan
Rheuma has relieved the agonizing pains of thousands of sufferers who thought nothing would give relief. It should do as much for you it seldom fails. C. W. Phillips will supply you on the Ro-cure no-pay plan. Ad.
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C. W. Phillips
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