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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1921
Page
2
Fans expect a pivotal post season as Erwin faces Neibling and Hopkins meets Conolly on Monday and Tuesday. A Hopkins loss could spark a triple or quad tie, with Conolly and Erwin favored to influence the pennant race among Bear Cats and Wild Cats amid late season stakes.
The City League begins its second round with two weeks of games. Seaboard Air Line leads after finishing the first round strong. Daily Herald coverage will include game calls and schedule updates. Stand entries include Ag Faculty, King Hodgson, Cavalry, Rehabs, City Garage, S A L, and B A L, with a packed grandstand.
Dean Snyder reports on Peter Herman aiming to reclaim the bantam title as he faces Joe Lynch in Brooklyn. Herman seeks redemption after last winter’s defeat, with Lynch's form noted as fluctuating since the MSG coronation. The piece cites recent comebacks, implications for boxing prestige, and broader sports chatter including football plans and local league standings.
Larry Conover, former Penn State end and All American, is hired to coach the 1921 Georgia Bulldogs ends for the fall season. He brings Bezdek-Warner influence, a Clemson stint, and will also assist with the 22 track squad as a full year contract holder.
Light heavyweight challenger Osakas Minn, Tommy Gibbons, says he will train mainly in the northern Minnesota woods for his Carpentier fight. He recounts training on Osakis lake, adjusting his weight and strength after a trip abroad, and notes a knockout punch discovered on the voyage. He plans to focus on building up while maintaining his current plans, with manager Eddie Kane guiding strategy.
Milwaukee's Joe Hauser, a 21 year old first sacker, earns a dollar per homer. His policeman brother hands him a buck each time he loses a base, and Hauser has saved $11 by mid July. Compare Babe Ruth who earned vast sums from homers, bonuses, and salary in 1920. Hauser is in his third pro season and aims higher than a dollar per blast.
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A summary of summer athletic clashes notes Americans versus Britons and French, with golf, tennis, boxing, and women’s tennis headlines. It highlights Jock Hutchinson winning the national open, Bill Tilden defending Wimbledon, Alexa Stirling failing to win the English title, and Dempsey stopping Carpentier in four rounds, signaling a shifting focus back to the U S.
Local fans are invited to next week’s Y League postseason games on Monday and Tuesday. Hopkins is rumored to stage a comeback to beat Conolly, while Erwin faces Neibling in another key showdown. Brooklyn hosts Pete Herman versus Joe Lynch in a defining bout, and golf star Jim Barnes wins the Open Championship with a sterling performance.
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