Horsemen Like Sailors Are Never Daunted by the Upsets
A satirical sports column by Neal R. Ohara mocks season standouts with puns on Moran Gleason and Connie Mack. It jokes about pennants, World Series splits, and the evolving baseball scene while weaving in daylight saving repeal and various oddball notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinci
Moran
Gleason
Redlegs
White Sox
Athletics
Connie Mack
Phillies
Reds
Giants
Blues
Massachusetts
Braves
Pennsylvania
Connie Macks
Pittsburg
Ouimet
Tessie
McGregor Picked for Big G. C. Stake at Readville
Readville track hosts Grand Circuit events amid rain as McGregor the Great leads the Massachusetts 212 class trotting purse of 5000 in the unfinished card. Joseph Guy and Mary Ronnie Del follow in the field with heavy betting and a strong program scheduled for the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinsman
Massachusetts
Readville
McGregor the Great
Cox
Trotter
Joseph Guy
Nedda
Murphy
C. Burnett
Edward P
Frank Dewey
Direct C. Burnett
Direct Cc. Burnett
Murphy Pacer
Peter the Great
Hyde
Mary Ronnie del
Hinds
McDonald
Mariondale
Brk
Kerrigan
Br. H
Geers
B. G
O'Brien
Boxing Notes Spark New Interest With Doyle Acair Fight
Boxing fans look forward to the Paul Doyle versus Barney Acair bout at the Commercial A. C. on Tuesday. The long boxing boom continues with top clubs drawing large crowds to Green street. Benny Leonard targets Soldier Bartfield in Philadelphia at a catchweight bout. Britton faces Jack Malone in Canton on Labor Day with a $3000 guarantee and 3 percent of gross receipts. Johnny Dundee and Willie Jackson sign for an Armory A. A. clash in Jersey City on Labor Day night. Jack Coyne returns to action after wartime wounds, beating Joe McCartney in Newark. Australian fans honor Peter Jackson after his Roma memorial in Queensland. Sid Godfrey, Bob Williams, and heavyweights push for cross-division title challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Doyle
Barney Acair
Commercial A. C
Green Street
Benny Leonard
Soldier Bartfield
Philadelphia
Ball Park
Bartfield
Michael Gibbons
Brooklyn
Mike
Benny
Queenstown
Dan Morgan
Jack Britton
Britton
Jack Malone
St. Paul
Canton
McKinney
Johnny Dundee
Willie Jackson
Armory
A. A
Jersey City
John Jennings
Dundee
Frank Bagley
Jackson
Jack Coyne
New Jersey
Argonne Forest
Joe McCartney
Newark
Harrison A. C
Australia
Sid Godfrey
Bob Williams
New South Wales
Billy Edwards
Walcott
Lavigne
McGovern
Fitzsimmons
Kilbane
Leonard
Lewis
O'Dowd
Beckett Emerges as England's Best Heavyweight Since Mitchell
Guardian boxing writer Gerard Austin traces Joseph Beckett’s rise from doubted challenger in 1916 to England’s premier heavyweight by 1919. Austin compares Beckett’s left hook to Dempsey’s body shot, notes Sept 2 bout with Eddie McGoorty, and weighs potential clashes with Carpenter, Dempsey, and others, predicting Beckett’s superiority in forthcoming matches.
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London
Joseph Beckett
England
Mitchell
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Burns
Kett
Wells
Goddard
Beckett
Dempsey
Willard
Eddie McGoorty
Eddie
McGoorty
Fluky
Joe
Carpentier
Beckett’s Winning Habit Outshines Fistic Flair
The piece notes Beckett as a reserved champion who keeps on winning rather than delivering flashy performances. It praises his quick thinking, adaptability, and steady method, contrasting him with louder stars and highlighting his consistent success.
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Carpentier
Klaus
Papke
Beckett
Dick Smith
Dempsey
Fitzsimmons
Sullivan
Johnson
Berger
Sysonby
Angel
Mitchell Brand
Wells
Goddard
Bec
National Archery Association Shoot Interrupted by Rain
Dr R P Elmer of Wayne Pennsylvania led the American and York contests as rain cut play at Soldiers Field. Miss Dorothy Smith of New York topped the women’s first round with 137 hits for 81 points and could finish with the overall lead. York and National shoots conclude today with completion expected Friday.
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National Archery Association
Soldiers Field
R. P. Elmer
Wayne
Penn
York
Hulbert A. Ives
Elmer
Dorothy Smith
New York
Columbia
Navy tale of Josephius Daniels and George Burns
Before entering the navy Josephius Daniels and George Burns are noted in a brief about smoking habits. Burns, once tobacco free while with Athletics, now smokes cigarettes after learning about gobbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephius Daniels
Navy
George Burns
Victory for the Young Champion in World Typewriting Contest
A young man won the world typewriting speech contest held here last week, earning a notable victory. The event showcased rapid typing and public speaking skills from regional competitors.
All Star Show at the Bike Oval Feature
Rainy weather shifted plans for an all star night at the Revere cycle track. Ma donna and Carman will race in a special match on Saturday with Al Goulette and Oscar Egg in a sprint and pursuit series. Advance seat sales were strong and ticketholders must exchange passes. Regular amateur and pro events conclude the program tomorrow. A Labor Day meeting will feature Wiley Ma donna and Carman in the one hour brassard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Madonna
Carman
Butler
al Goulette
Oscar Egg
Wiley
Sky Was a Fence Homer for Babe in Windy Fenway Feat
Two 1:30 PM games today as Babe Ruth resumes his attack on a world record. A towering third inning homer, aided by high wind, sailed toward the center field bleachers, took five minutes to descend, and left Whitey Witt reeling in midfield before Ruth advanced to third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Buck Freeman
Fenway Park
Whitey” Witt
Big Babe
Meusel Stars for Vernon in Pacific Coast League
Former Yankee Meusel shines with the Vernon team of the Pacific Coast League, batting .326 as he clouts the ball with power and consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meusel
Yankee
Vernon
Out of hurdles Sellers backs away from national meet
Jack Sellers says he will not attempt the quarter mile hurdles at the national meet. He admits he needs schooling and will wait. The article notes the involvement of New York A C in the context.
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Jack Sellers
Sellers
New York
A, C
Athlete to Start Half Mile Run at Route Meet
The athlete will start in the half mile and is expected to deliver his best performance at the route meet.
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Neal R.ohara
Boxing Commission
Boston
John McCormack
McGregor
Big G. C. Stake
Futurity
Periscope
Ed Geers
Molly Knight
Norman Dillon
Ben Walker
Abbie Putney
San Francisco
Mabel Trask
la Princeton
Walter Cox
Boxing
Igossiip
Fenway Club
Shevlin-Kirby
Lawrence
Wilson-Ahearn
Sailor Carroll
al Roberts
Staten Island
Bayonne A. A
Andy Miller
America
Peter Jackson
Roma
Queensland
St. Croix
West Indies
Sydney
Joe Beckett
Great Britain
Southampton
Jack Dempsey
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