Snobbery Alleged in American Polo Team Selection
Davis J. Walsh reports that accusations of social jockeying influence shaped the American International polo squad. Eric Pedley, a Californian reserve, faced objections despite praise for his skill as Stoddard defends Pedley's potential and notes international experience and handicap rankings.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Social Register
Eric Pedley
Snobbery
Pedley
Louis Stoddard
Gridiron Greyhound Chet Aids Football Conditioning
Syracuse University star Chet, famed back and Olympic track standout, is shown in harness rigging as part of football seasoning. The feature highlights his speed and multi sport prowess, likening him to a race horse in the training routine.
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Syracuse University
Chester
Bowman
Chet
Ohio Teams in Action Washington Wins
Ohio teams compete with action noted as Washington secures a win in Cleveland on September 17. The brief item mentions athletic results and local coverage of a sports event.
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Ohio
Rutland Team to Meet Cheshire After Cleveland Win
Rutland high school prepares to face Cheshire next week after a 3 2 victory over Cleveland. Walter Johnson held the Indians to seven hits in a pitching duel with Sherrod Smith, while McNeely drove in the decisive run. Washington’s Sam Rice extended his hitting streak to twenty-four games as the team contends with equipment shortages and funding needs.
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Ruel
McNeely
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Chicago
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St. Louis
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Philadelphia
Boston
Classic Plays of the Gridiron at Baylor and Texas 1928
In the Baylor Texas classic Frank B Bridges recalls Bill Coffey, a 135 pound sophomore, as he waited for a fair catch all afternoon then grabbed a late punt run. Coffey’s agile dash helped Baylor threaten a scoring chance before a key slip ended the drive. The piece underscores the value of discipline and opportunism in football strategy.
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Versity
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Bill” Coffey
Coffey
Baylor
Texas University
Cof
Fey
Consis
Tojer
Yankees and Nats Tie as St. Louis Jinx Broken
Coming from behind the Yankees equalized with the Senators after overcoming the St. Louis jinx. Each team has eleven games left in the season. The Tigers near elimination followed a loss to Philadelphia as every NL club faced a doubleheader to cover postponements. Brooklyn trailed Giants by a game and a half with Pittsburgh nearby, with a chance to move up or drop back.
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Senators
Tigers
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Giants
Pittsburgh
Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
The Yankees won a doubleheader against the Browns 7 to 3 and 8 to 7 to move into a tie for the lead. Walter Johnson extended his win streak to thirteen by beating Cleveland 3 to 2. The Athletics beat Detroit 9 to 8 as Charley Robertson helped lift the White Sox from last place with a 3 to 2 win over the Red Sox.
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Charley Robertson
White Sox
Red Sox
Chicago
Boston
Ohioans Train Five Hours Daily to Against Rio Grande
The Green and White players spend five hours daily on drills including breaking through the line tackling blocking and forwarding passes. They aim to overcome a three week advantage Rio Grande holds as it comes here a week from Friday for the matchup.
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Green and White Warriors
Rio Grande
Hagen Hinges in Crown Match at PGA Championship
In French Lick Indiana on September 18 the third round of PGA championship match play began eight players remained. Walter Hagen still in contention faced Johnny Farrel as galleries followed their match closely.
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French Lick
Ind
Walter Hagen
Johnny Farrel
Yesterday’s American Association and National League Scores
Scores list one day results with Columbus defeating St. Paul 3 2 and 4 2 while Indianapolis beat Kansas City 6 2 and 4 4 in darkness. Other National League games were postponed due to rain. in the American League Washington 3 Cleveland 7 New York 7 St Louis 3 Boston 2 Philadelphia 9 Detroit unknown.
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Indianapolis
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Boston
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Detroit
Dempsey May Meet Gibbons in Madison Square Garden
Reports say Jack Dempsey may defend his title against Tom Gibbons in a 15 round bout at Madison Square Garden this winter. Tex Rickard declined to confirm but stated a percent deal would apply for boxers on Garden cards, ending the era of large guarantees.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Madison Square Garden
Tex Rickard
Dempsey
Rickard
Bill Brennan
Miss Old Time Fight In Ball
Mike Donlin former New York Giant laments modern baseball lacking old time rivalries and benching, praising early fistfights and handshakes on the field. He notes baseball’s commercialization but remains hopeful Washington can win the AL pennant and recalls his own early career with Santa Cruz and St. Louis before joining the Giants.
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Learons
Mike Donlin
New York
Donlin
Washington
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Dontin
America
Santa Cruz
Cal
St. Louis
Giants
GAMES TODAY ACROSS LEAGUES AND CITIES
Schedule lists games across multiple markets including Columbus at St Paul Toledo at Minneapolis Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Boston Pittsburg at Philadelphia in the National League and Washington at Cleveland New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Chicago in the American League.
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American Association
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Boston
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Cleveland
Detroit
Villa to Tackle Boxing Commission in Dispute
Pancho Villa, world flyweight champion, plans to meet the New York State Boxing Commission to protest an eight month suspension threatened if he does not fight Frankie Genero on September 23. A separate sports note discusses Dazzy Vance, his base running, and the anticipated end of the spitball in the majors with seven veterans remaining.
Greb Defeats Tunney in Ten Round Cleveland Bout
In Cleveland last night Harry Greb the middleweight champion won the ten round match against Gene Tunney though Tunney fought back in the final rounds Greb led in rounds one two three five and nine while Tunney carried rounds four seven eight and ten the judge’s verdict favored Greb overall.
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Cleveland
Gene Tunney
Harry Greb
Greb
Tunney
Caddie Helps Standish in Michigan Championship Final
James D. Standish Jr. of Detroit faced Harry Allen of Grand Rapids in a tight Michigan state tournament final. The caddie kept a defensive stance as Allen sank a 25 foot birdie putt and gained the lead at the thirty fourth green.
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James D. Standish, Jr
Detroit
Jimmy
Standish
Harry Allen
Grand Rapids
Allen
Starry Greb Wins Narrow Point Victory Over Tunney in Cleveland
Starry Greb outpoints Gene Tunney across ten rounds in Cleveland. Al Zeimer stops Bobby Tenderly in fifth. Joe Eirene and Joe Rehor draw six rounds. Frank Stellmactk defeats Rob Stewart in six. Renny Schwartz beats Mike Moran in Baltimore twelve rounds. Nieck Brown stops Pete Alerle in Philadelphia first round. A golf tale ends with Jimmy winning title after a dramatic extra hole smoke.
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Cleveland
Starry Greb
Gene Tunney
al Zeimer
Bobby Tenderley
Joe Eirene
New Orleans
Joe Rehor
Frank Stellmactk
Rob Stewart
Wheeling
Baltimore
Renny &Chwartz
Mike Moran
Mpittsburgh
Nieck Brown
Pete Alerle
Philadelphia
Waite Sox Sling Surprise Season Slump
The Chicago White Sox hover near last place in the American League as their offense shows form with six players hitting over .500. Collins Falk Sheely Moat Hooper lead the attack while Barret and Kamm lag, and Archdecon shines off the regular lineup. The club, however, ranks among the poorest fielding teams with a high error total.
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Detroit
Collins
Falk
Sheely
Moat W
Hooper
Barrett
Kamm
Archdecon
Chicago
Athens High School Scrimmage Sets Tone for Murray City Match
Athens high school opened its first scrimmage Tuesday night with confined play and several line formations. Uncertainty remains about who will handle the guard and tackle positions while centers and back-field players are shaping up for the Murray City game.
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Athens High School
Murray City
Baseball League Totals and Player Mentions
League totals show National four and American fifty three, with scattered player notes. The text lists players such as Manush and Ward with team associations, while commentary notes Yankee batting and pitching struggles and compares attempts to hits.
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