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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
10
A 1921 column by Neal R. O Hara surveys baseball politics and show business. It riffs on the Black Sox, umpire debates, and star salaries while riffing on fans, nicknames, and the era’s sport culture. It notes Red Faber’s steady pitching and hints at pennant odds for the Giants.
Joe Dugan reappeared at third base for the Philadelphia Americans against St. Louis after a brief disappearance last Friday. He had written Manager Connie Mack asking to be transferred, but Mack fined him and restored him to his position with President Ban Johnson sanctioning the move. Spectators applauded as he walked onto the field despite earlier declarations he would never play in Philadelphia again.
American League games feature Chicago at Boston Detroit at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Cleveland at Milwaukee National League matches list Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburg with cities and venues noted for the upcoming fixtures.
The Chicago Whites beat the Boston Reds 5 to 4 in a tense late inning at Fenway Park. The result leaves both teams tied for first in the American League standings and threatens Connie Mack's grip on the cellar championship.
In a tight pennant chase the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 3 2 to seize an early edge while Amos Strunk drove in three runs and scored on a triple. Boston relief helped pitcher Kid Gleason leave Hodge with a narrow victory as Duffy Burkes and Johnny Mostil offered late resistance.
Eddie Mack oversaw a bout arrangement for Abe Friedman to challenge Pete Herman of New Orleans for the New England bantam crown. An offer from Philadelphia to stage the Aug 29 bout at Shibe Park was accepted, with Herman as world title holder facing a tough defense.
The column notes fans must shun the White Sox gamb leers to bar them from baseball and mentions Buck Weaver Risberg and other players hoping to return. It discusses Abrahams, Downey-Wilson bout offers, Ray Hill matchups, and Nurmi’s potential visit amid cross Atlantic coaching exchanges.
Tex Rickard eyed a 40000 purse to lure Bryan Downey and Johnny Wilson back for another bout while Marty Killilea stays unimpressed by bouquets. Jack Ryder notes 25 Uni corn wearers in the Scotch picnic events promising plenty of surprises if BA A athletes fail to lead at the tape.
The reader asks about the next double header in Boston with the Red Sox versus Detroit on August 9. The note also discusses a comparison of Gourdin and Charley Paddock and their standing as champions.
Baltimore and Jersey City split games in a doubleheader while Newark routed Reading 8 0 after a 2 0 first game. Buffalo swept Syracuse 16 2 then lost 3 4 in the second game. Toronto blanked Rochester 8 0 in the first game and Newark beat Reading 8 0 in the second.
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