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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1921

Page

5

Braves Take Third Straight Over Cubs In Chicago

The Braves defeated the Cubs 6 to 1 in Chicago, taking the series lead three games to one. McQuillan pitched well for the Braves while Flack homered for the Cubs. Charlie Deal was out, and Bill Brennan started at second base for Chicago, replacing Hob Emslie.

Chicago Cubs Braves St. Louis Charlie Deal McQuillan Flack Mac Cheeves Mitchell York Deal Bill Brennan Hob Emslie Heydlers Emslie National League Boecker Barber Eddie Bayrs O'Neil Ford Powell Boeckel Killefer Southworth Cruise Holke Hollacher Twombly O’neil Barbare Marriott Nicholson Maisel John L. Sullivan Frisch Burns Bancroft New York Burne Seer Young el If Meurel Teeree Rawlings Snyder Toney Saalidee Sereeesees Walker Ener St. Louia

Sprint Champs Race Tonight At Revere Cycle Track

Tonight at Revere Cycle track a high profile match between Os car Egg world unpaced champion and Willie Coburn leading pursuit rider will open with pursuit style and switch to sprint style. Nat Butler promotes a 40 mile motor paced race with Georges Seres George Chapman Vincent Maddonna and Charley Verkeyn among contestants. Professionals and amateurs also compete in sprint races.

Oscar Egg Willie Coburn Revere Nat Butler Georges Seres George Chapman Vincent Madonna Charley Verkeyn Seree-Chapman-Maderna-Verkeye SERI Willie C Coburn

Big Scotch Caledonian games draw New England entries

More than 250 athletes from the New England athletic world compete in the Scotch Caledonian games at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury this afternoon. The Boston A. A. leads with over 25 men and the Unicorns are favored to win top honors among local clubs including St. Alphonsus A. A. Dorchester Club Community A. C. Y. M. C. A. and others.

Caledonian Grove West Roxbury St. Alphonsus A. A Dorchester Club Community A. C Boston A. A

Walter Scott mile race headlines local athletic meet

The Walter Scott mile trophy highlights the program with entrants like Hal Cutbill, Troy, Red Doherty, and O Neill of St. Alphonsus A A. Cutbill is the favorite as time trials glow. Gourdin seeks to break his world amateur broad jump mark and contest the 10 yards. Other sprint names include Meanix Breau Hayes and O Leary.

Hal Catbill Minister Mille Troy Red’’ Doherty O'Neil St. Alphonsus A. A Cutbill Ryder Néa Gourdin Gourdin Billy Meanix Limerick Ed Breau Billy Hayes Notre Dame Jake Driscoll Chris O'Leary Kelly Smith Billy Nolan Caffrey O'Leary Fred Fuller Dorchester Club Carl Lindér Jimmy Henigan Bob Harwood Harvard Marc Wright Pierce Robinson Jack Lawler Lynch

Carp-Gibbons Bout Delayed to Late October in MSG

The Carpentier Gibbons bout planned for early October has been postponed due to Carpentier's injury from the Jersey City defeat to Jack Dempsey on July 2. The new date targets late October or early November at Madison Square Garden.

New York Carpentier-Gibbons Jack Dempsey Jersey City Madison Square Garden

Kinsey brothers lead final stages in Newport Casino invite

Western players cling to hope as Kinsey brothers Robert and Howard dominate doubles semifinal. Washburn and Williams best Pacific coast rivals 4 sets to 2 in a rugged encounter to set up singles final between Washburn and Williams. Johnston falls to Washburn in the other singles semifinal.

Newport R. IL Kinsey Brothers Robert Howard William M. Johnston San Francisco Watson M. Washburn New York Willis Davis Washburn R. Norris Williams Boston Kinseys Nathaniel W. Niles Wallace Johnson Philadelphia Williams Johnston Niles and Johnson

Gibbons Beats Platts in Tough Debut Bout

Mike Gibbons of St Paul dominated 10 rounds against Gus Platts of England, winning on points as the English challenger endured a pounding. Platts was marked with swelling and a cut under the eye while Gibbons remained unmarked. The crowd of 7000 saw Platts suffer a training rupture earlier, narrowly avoiding ring clearance.

Gus Platts England Mike Gibbons St. Paul Arena Gibbons Platts Mike Wilson Downey Jack Sheehan Wille Coogan South Boston Denny Glynn Glynn Johnny Brown Newport R. I Willie Brown

Tex Rickard Plans for Willard Dempsey Bout

Promoter Tex Rickard and Jess Willard's manager Ray Archer discussed tentative plans for the world heavyweight title bout. A further meeting was set for next week to firm up negotiations.

Tex Rickard Willard-Dempsey New York Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Ray Archer Willard

Towel Toss Helps Rivers to Sixth Victory

In the sixth, the towel was tossed from his corner and the award went to Rivers.

Rivers

Boston Typos Beat Chicago for 1921 Printers' Title Chance

Boston eliminated Chicago 4 to 1 at Navin Field as Smith held Chicago to six hits and escaped jams. Chicago left bases loaded in the eighth and ninth. Indianapolis remains the last challenger and will face Boston Saturday afternoon for the title.

Detroit Bost Chicago Smith Windy City Illinois Indianapolis Hoosiers Boston Navin Field

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