Shortening the Upswing to Cure Overswing in Golf
In this 1920 Bell Syndicate piece, the author argues that balance comes from weight following the club and the left arm stiffening to shorten the swing. He cites Harry Vardon and James Braid, notes inland versus seaside training, and recommends keeping the backswing near the horizontal to improve control and distance.
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James Braid
Braid
Walton Heath
Harry Vardon
H. H. Hilton
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Boston Post
Giants win 9–0 in southpaw duel with Cooper
New York Giants shut out Pittsburg 9 to 0 in a southpaw pitching duel. Nehf pitched for the Giants while Cooper started for Pittsburg until eighth inning substitution. Giants scored six runs in the eighth off Blake on four hits two passes an error and a sacrifice fly.
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New York Giants
Pittsburg
Nehf
Cooper
Giants
Blake
AB. R
FE. Bancroft
Vig Frisch
Tee King
Elly
Creeveee
Doyle
Tee Snyder
Pete
Whitb Cutshaw
Tee Caton
Haeffner
Nicholson
Sete Blake
Seepenen
Batteq
Bancroft
Cutshaw
Burns
King
Snyder
Frisch
Kelly
Grimm
Nebf
Om Sie
Wane
Hergison
Hert
Baseball in Brief From Arthur Duffey on Cu bs and Giants
Johnny McGraw faces headlines as McGraw’s temper taints Giants celebration while Yankees slump stirs New York fans. The piece notes World Series hopes shaded by Brooklyn and Giants, Yankee gate receipts thick with profits, and Olympic athletes displeased by travel arrangements under Cornelius Fellowes.
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Johnny McGraw
Napoleon
Giants
McGraw
Muggsy
New York
Brooklyn
Yankees
Antwerp
Cornelius, Fellowes
American and National Basketball Matchups Listed
Boston faces St Louis while New York meets Glensland Philadelphia plays Detroit Washington challenges Chicago Cincinnati visits Boston Chicago hosts Brooklyn Pittsburg visits New York St Louis travels to Philadelphia two games listed across leagues with multiple city pairings.
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H. B. Aoahon
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
R. E. Boston
Wee
Washington
Tenee
Cleveland
R. E. Wees
Springfield
Hartford
Fanrvesediee
Pittsfield
Hartford Tenement
New Ewes
Waterbury
Steve
New Haven
Ridgeport
P.O. Cleveland
Chloe
New Fork
Boston - Sea
Roit Ad Baweere
Phil Elphia
Glensland
Detro
National
Montreal Friedman Bout for Revere
Last Saturday in Woonsocket R I Young Montreal of Providence boxed Abe Friedman of Boston in a bout that drew a large crowd despite rain. The clip ended with Montreal winning a decision that drew criticism from Friedman supporters. A rematch was discussed at Revere Cycle Park with a $500 stake and winner take all. If held, the victor would face Perry Martin for the New England title in Mechanics Building.
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Woonsocket
R. I. Young Montreal
Providence
Abe Friedman
Boston
Montreal
Friedman
Revere Cycle Park
Eddie Mack
Perry Martin
Mechanics’ Building
New England
Martin
Athletic Meet For Hub Boys At Franklin Field
The Park and Recreation Department announces the annual Boston boys athletic meet at Franklin Field on Saturday August 21 at 2 30 p m Events for under 15 include 50 yard dash 110 yard dash broad jump 440 yard relay with 110 yards per boy For ages 15 to 18 events are 100 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard run high jump broad jump 12 pound shot put and one mile relay Medals in gold silver and bronze will be awarded Entries may be made at Franklin Field Charlesbank Columbus Park or J C McGrath 33 Beacon Street Boston The piece also notes Johnny Downes of Cleveland contending in New England lightweight title with possible bouts against Britt Johnny Downes of South Boston or Harry Carlson.
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Park and Recreation Department
Boston
Franklin Field
Charlesbank
Columbus Park
J. C. McGrath
Beacon Street
Johnny Downes
Cleveland
New England
Downes
Britt
South Boston
Harry Carlson
Kilduff's clutch hit lifts Dodgers past Cubs 6 to 5
Brooklyn breaks Chicago Hoodoo as Kilduff doubles home three in the eighth with two on. Kilduff and Kilduff drive in the decisive runs. Mamaux wins, Alexander loses. Kilduff injures finger earlier. Merkle, Paskert noted in line.
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Brooklyn
Alexander Hoodoo
Chicago
Alexander
Konetchy
Kilduff
Killifer
Miller
Oreasenes
Terry
Griffith
Myers
Paskett
Paskert
Merkle
Kenetchy
Grimes
Mamaux
Quigley and O'Day
Olson
Johnston
R Flack
Seseesse
Twombly
Erry
Sass
Deal
Herzog
O'Farrell
Tigers Top Phillies 5 2 Behind Seventh Inning Rally
Detroit batsmen chased starter Naylor from the mound in the seventh inning to power a 5 2 win over Philadelphia. Keefe retired the side after Naylor left, with Moore finishing the final inning for the visitors.
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Detroit
Naylor
Philadelphia
Keefe
Moore
Carlson Frizzetti Bout Stirs Brockton Fans
In Brockton on August 21 Harry Carlson and Jimmy Frizzetti meet for the New England lightweight title. Promoter Billy Goodrich of Farrington A C expects about 6000 fans, with many from south shore towns and some from Boston. Three supporting bouts are planned as both fighters train.
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Brockton
Harry Carlson
New England
Jimmy Frizzetti
Walkover Park
South Shore
Billy Goodrich
Farrington A. C
Boston
Concrete Bleachers for Fans at Arena to Be Rebuilt
Boston Arena repairs estimated at 300000 dollars will replace wooden bleachers with reinforced concrete seating and add multiple exits. Acting Building Commissioner John H. Mahony said the plans render the arena fireproof and among the state's finest structures.
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Boston Arena
John H. Mahony
Frat pins and Greek letters dominate college life satire
A satirical column mocks Greek-letter fraternal culture in colleges, praising and lampooning frat pins, Greek alphabets, and campus rituals. It notes the allure of pins for women, the prestige in handclasp gestures, and the ubiquitous frat influence amid sports and social life. The piece ends with a jab at the St. Louis Cardinals’ midyear form.
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Attleboro
Georgette
Jane
St. Louis Cardinals
Ducey Plans Ten Rounders at Revere Track August 19
Frank Ducey works on a four bout card for an August 19 event at the Revere cycle track. He may feature Law Tendler in the lineup for the 10 round bouts.
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Frank Ducey
Revere
Ducey
Law Tendler
Boston Buick Semi-Pro Baseball Invites Saturday Game
Boston Buick semi pro nine seeks away game this Saturday. Contact Joe Kendrick by phone at Back abe 5800 or after 6 pm at Dorchester 4.
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Boston Buick
Joe Kendrick
Abe
Dorchester
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