Georges Carpentier Rivalry With Dempsey Roots of a World Title Chase
Lorain sport writer R Norris Heyer details Georges Carpentier of Lens France, born 1894, rising from school athletics under Descamps to French light heavyweight and welterweight champion. Fights in Britain and the United States, title chances against Dempsey, and his wartime service as an aerial corps pilot at Verdun are sketched.
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R. Norris Heyer
Lorain
Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
France
Carpentier
Lens
Frances Descamps
Georges
Descamps
M. Descamps
Byc
Magzoir
Mir
Moine- Mhala
Kigisaimon
Vehizer
Promidtets
Harry Lewis
Willie Lewis
Frank Klaus
Tier
Billy Papke
Hébattis
Descamips
Hhandsman Rice
Cyclone Smith
Mihereau
George Gunther
Bombardier Wells
Great Britain
Wells
Joe Jeanette
Europe
Smith
Sater
Bhe
Verdun
Lorain Sport Review Highlights Local Talent and Matches
Lorain sport scene features Wally Knitter’s boxing return near Camden with three straight knockouts, plus Lorain baseball’s Business Men’s League forming three teams. Lorain High basketball, strong this season, aims for top division in state tournament. Canales Bros alleys to host a major Inter-City bowling tournament drawing entries from Sandusky, Elyria, Amherst, Canton and Norwalk with plans to expand.
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Canales Bros
Lorain
Pont Canales
Sandusky
Elyria
Amherst
Canton
Norwalk
Canales
Canalog
Star Bowlers Coming to Lorain Tourney
Lorain hosts an inter city bowling tournament at Canales alleys starting Monday with local bowlers left to compete first. Lorain boasts top state bowlers and expects strong entries as new registrations roll in, previewing a competitive event.
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Lorain
Canales
Pont Canales
Kilbane trains Hart of Lorain for big money rounds
Alex Hart of Lorain remains near top contender under Johnny Kilbane. Kilbane’s global reputation as fighter manager and draw suggests Hart will soon command premium purses in big fights. Kilbane’s earnings in past bouts illustrate potential future earnings for Hart as he increases bout frequency and standing.
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Alex Hart
Lorain
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Alex
Hart
Johnny
Ffor
Artie Root
League Park
Cleveland
New York
Carpentier Crowned European Heavyweight Champion in Europe
Georges Carpentier, praised as a learned gentleman and soldier hero, earned the European heavyweight title after a knockout in forty seconds of the opening round. He had previously risked danger near enemy lines to locate a hostile battery and earned the French Military Medal and Croix de Guerre for his actions. He faces America’s top challenger Jos Beckett in a high profile bout.
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Jos Beckett
England
Carpentier
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Billiard popularity rises in Elyria clubs
In Elyria on February 26 interest in billiards grows as room owners upgrade tables at Temple and Gala. The three cushion game gains favor, demanding skill and angle knowledge. New players develop during winter while club rooms stay busy with daily contests and steady practice sharpening focus and technique.
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Elyria
Developers 2
Golf Players Eager for Spring Season Opens
Local golfers anticipate a busy summer schedule with Decoration Day Fourth of July and Labor Day matches planned. Inter-city Hig tia Lorain contests are being discussed, promising interesting scores if they mature. The course should be in excellent condition and many beginners expect marked improvement.
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Higtia
Lorain
New York Champion to Play Godfrey Monday
Elyria reports Phil Lyman, champion pool player of New York, will face local cue artist Ed Godfrey in a 350 ball match game at the Temple alleys on Monday. Lyman has competed against top U S pool stars including World champion Greenleaf, promising an interesting contest.
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Elyria
Phil Lyman
New York State
Ed. Godfrey
Cue
Temple Alleys
Lyman
Greenleaf
Baseball Camps Picked as 1931 Spring Training Begins
Major league clubs from sixteen teams begin 1931 pennant preparations under warm Southern sun. Texas leads with seven camps, Florida and Arkansas follow, and California adds one. Most clubs choose new sites. Chicago Nationals alone repeat camp at Pasadena for a third straight year.
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Southern Sun
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Arkansas
California
Chicago Nationals
Pasadena
Cal
Boston Club
Galveston
Columbus
Brooklin
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Fla
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Padena
Cincinnati
Cisco
Miami
Waxakachie
Ter
San Antonio Tex
San Antonio
Tes
Gainesville
Philadelphia
Charlotte
N.C
Pittsburgh
Hot Springs
Ark
West Baden
Ind
St. Louis
Orange, Tex
Brownsville
Tez
S. Linis
Taylor to Meet Red McDonald in Toledo Last Elyria Bout
Dave Taylor, Elyria's fast featherweight, fights in his final bout under current management Tuesday night in Toledo. He meets Red McDonald in the semifinal of an eight-round carnival headlined by Joe Burman and Roy Moore, aiming to win and set future plans with Brockey Jones handling him in Columbus. He will remain based in Elyria but will travel for future fights from Columbus.
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Dave” Taylor
Elyria
Toledo
Taylor
Joe Burman
Roy Moore
Red’ McDonald
Brockey Jones
Columbus
Wrestling Game Will Be Revived in Lorain
Lorain announces revival of wrestling at the Y M C A under George Hildebrand. The sport, once a dead item locally, will return with trained wrestlers and seeks entrant information from Hildebrand. In Cleveland Irving Spero beats E E Stearns in 74 moves to lead the state chess championship. another game set for City Club tomorrow afternoon.
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Lorain
George Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Cleveland
Irving Spero
E. E. Stearns
Eagles and K P Will Have Teams in Lorain Baseball
Lorain enthusiasts learned that the Lorain Eagles and K of P will field two fast baseball teams in the city. The K of P is noted as a swift group and may add new players to solidify its reputation. The Eagles have not finalized agreement, delaying until a Class AA calibre squad can be funded. The Eagles previously fielded a standout local organization, dating from their Ohio Wesleyan basketball state tournament connection.
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Lorain
Lorain Eagles
K. of
Hagles
Nebraska Giant Pesek to Face Laitinen in Finish Match
New York Feb 26. Joh Pesek the giant Nebraska wrestler will meet Armas Laitinen of Finland in a finish match Monday night. Both grapplers will wind up training for the Cairo and Fremont eliminations tomorrow.
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New York
Joh Pesek
Nebraska
Armas Laitinen
Finlane
Lorain
Fremont
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