Greb Seeks World Light Heavyweight Title Fight
The piece profiles Harry Greb, the Pittsburgh battler, seeking a world light heavyweight title bout against Georges Carpentier or another top contender. It notes Greb's 168 pound, 25 year old status, service in the navy, fights in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, and his desire to have the title decided by true championship clash potentially in Boston or the Hub.
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Georges Carpentier
Harry Greb
Pittsburg Battler
Boston
Mass
Greb
Clay Turner
Opera House
England
France
Harry
Wing
Levinsky
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Carpentier
First Leg of International Aerial Derby Completed at Mineola
Three fast aircraft completed the first leg from Toronto to Roosevelt Field Mineola in the first international aerial derby. Canadian Sergeant Frank Coombs led arrivals at 7:11 pm after a 3 hour 35 minute flight with stops at Buffalo Syracuse and Albany. Other fliers arriving earlier included Roland Rohlfs Major Schroeder and Captain Cook with several American aviators joining the Syracuse leg late in the day. Logan reached Mineola last after departing there earlier.
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Mineola
N. Y
Roosevelt Field
Toronto
Frank Coombs
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
Sergent Coombs
Holland
Roland Rohlfs
Major Schroeder
Cook
Donaldson
Midkiff
Simmons
Brown
Miller
Lyons
Logan
Maurice Holland
Coombs
Great Lakes
Charles T. Menoher
United States Army Air Service
P. H. Logan
J. H. Footes
Wilson
Prince of Wales
Elliott Springs
H. E. Hartney
H. G. Clagett
A. E. Simontn
Charles Colt
J. O. Donaldson
Harry Smith
W. C. F. Brown
FE. R. Hasslett
J. D. Hill
W. T. Maynard
R. F. Midkiff
J. W. Simon
Steinlie
Roy W. Brown
Ben Adams
Kingley
M. J. Plum
A. B. Gilkinson
W. B. Schandler
N. R. Taylor
L. W. Bertrand
Richard Depew
J. L. Lyon
Lawrence Sterry
A. G. Jones
Haslett
Maynard
Lessons From A Wet Trail In A Canadian Forest
The narrator recalls relentless rain and damp camps in a remote wilderness. They smoke and scorch clothing to survive, avoid wet undergarments, and cope with mud, flies, and washing rituals while sharing rough fish meals and wary humor about whiskey and gear.
Boxing Gossip From the Ring Across Cities
London papers report Jack Dempsey knocking out Willard in a freak punch taught by Professor Burns. Dempsey prepares for Philadelphia engagements while fans plan a royal reception. Bob Moha returns to form with a knockout in Milwaukee, and Marty Cross draws with Jack Malone in Dayton. Pete Herman tours Connecticut ahead of Waterbury bouts with Joe Lynch.
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London
Jack Dempsey
Willard
Burns
Dempsey
Bob Moha
Tommy Murphy
Chicago
Milwaukee
Murphy
Dayton
Ohio
Marty Cross
Jack Malone
Quaker City Friends
Philadelphia
Pete Herman
New York
Connecticut
Joe Lynch
Waterbury
King of the Little Feathers
Joe Burman
Olympia Club
Benny Leonard to Fight Soldier Bartfield in Philadelphia
Benny Leonard will face Soldier Bartfield in Philadelphia on September 3. Bartfield is described as an indifferent boxer, and Leonard is expected to dominate with his superior technique and ring generalship.
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Benny Leonard
Philadelphia
Bartfield
Leonard
Worthy of Note Umpire Decis ions Unchallenged in Game
A New York paper notes the game featured no protests or questions from any player about umpire calls at the plate or in the field, a rare display of unchallenged officiating and smooth play.
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New York
Sports Gossip Across Cities Narrates Races and Prospects
In New York the Giants lead National League talks as Pat Moran’s Redbirds gain ground while the Red Sox pace the pennant race. Chicago buzzes over a motor paced clash as Eddie Shevlin and Kirby draw crowd bets. Boxing, cycling, and amateur golf tourneys are teased with names like Jack Britton Gibbons and Jole Ray. Boston wrestling plans loom with George Tuohey back in charge.
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New York
New Yorkers
Johnny McCraw
Giants
Pat Moran
Redbirds
Babe Ruth
Pat Morans
Babe
Buck Freeman
All Round Track Champion Featured at National AAU Meet
The National all around championship will be held at Pershing Athletic Field in Jersey City on Sept. 20. Avery Brundage of the Chicago Athletic Association is the defending champion and is expected to defend his title. The contest counts points from ten events including sprints hurdles walks jumps vault and throws.
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Worcester
J. Fred Powers
Ola
New England
Jole Ray
Jimmy Connolly
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
New Pershing Athletic Field
Jersey City
Frederick W. Rubien
Avery Brundage
Chicago Athletic Association
Pupils Celebrate Garden Season With Spot Pond Picnic
A successful season by Arlington home garden pupils was celebrated with a basket picnic at Spot Pond. Attendants escorted the party and Middlesex County Farm Bureau led talks on gardening pigs and poultry during the day.
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Home Garden
Arlington
Spot Pond
Middlesex County Farm Bureau
Entry list open for Worcester open championship
The Worcester open championship golf tournament at Worcester Country Club under the Massachusetts Golf Association will be held September 8 and 9. Contestants should send their names to Secretary B. K. Stephenson at 176 Federal Street Boston.
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Worcester Country Club
Massachusetts Golf Association
B. K. Stephenson
Federal Street
Boston
Leg Broken by Auto Strikes Local Boy
Twelve year old Joseph W. McKenna of 92 East Brookline street is at City Hospital with a fracture of the right leg after being struck by an automobile on Albany street near his home last evening.
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Joseph W. McKenna
East Brookline Street
City Hospital
Albany Street
Toronto Flight Race Ends For Rohlfs And Schroeder
Roland Rohlfs and Major R M Schroeder completed the Toronto leg with times of 6 hours 28 minutes and 6 hours 22 minutes though not in flight time. A large crowd waited for more planes from the Mineola to Toronto leg as weather and overhauls hindered the running.
Flier Mishaps Mark Albany Air Derby Arrivals
Three accidents disrupted the Albany landing stage of the Mineola to Toronto air derby. Captain Kinley survived a hard landing with minor injuries as his craft wrecked after striking the edge of the field. Colonel Claggett and J. B. Hill each suffered gear damage, while Colonel Hartney delayed his run due to oil issues. The crowd clashed with the small field, forcing a rule limit of 30 minutes per craft.
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Albany
N. Y
Mineola
Toronto
Kinley
Claggett
J. B. Hill
Hartney
Syracuse
Madonna to Race Carman in Revere Match
Italian rider Vincent Madonna gains a chance to race American pace king Clarence Carman at Revere track on Wednesday night in a best two of three ten mile heats. After a recent loss Madonna and followers pressed for a rematch and Carman agreed after a strong Golden Wheel showing. An accident clause may cap the event at eight laps if needed.
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Jimmy Moran
Hugh McLean
Smuart
Didier
Madonna- Carman
Revere
Vincent Madonna
Clarence Carman
Revere Track
Madonna
Carman
Nat Butler
Foss To Open His Campaign Coat Shows Four Buttons
Worn by John S. Duffley, longtime campaign manager for Foss. The coat carried four buttons at the start of Foss’s first bid and now only one remains as he begins his fourth run.
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John S. Duffley
Foss
Former Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss to Speak in Hyde Park
Eugene Noble Foss, twice Massachusetts governor, will address a noon audience at the Sturtevant Blower Works in Hyde Park. Foss, known for superstition, reopened his old campaign coat, the so called victory coat, as he prepares for today’s event.
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Eugene Noble Foss
Massachusetts
Sturtevant Blower Works
Hyde Park
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