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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
7
Though the Braves struggle lately, regulars at George Washington Grant's Allston baseball plant praise Albert R. Nixon for his sparkling all-round play.
Al Nixon of the Braves emerges as a fast versatile outfielder and strong hitter. Scout Jack Slattery recommended him after seeing him in Texas. Nixon teams with Southworth Powell Cruise and Nicholson in a shifting outfield setup as Mitch tests a right handed barked lineup. He covers vast turf and accelerates to first with notable speed, though his hits have often found gloves or been caught by spectators’ circus catches.
St John’s nine prepare for a series with North Cambridge Caseys starting September 18 at Thorndike Field East Cambridge. Winchester comes next Sunday with Tubber Cronin at second for St John’s and veterans Al Davidson Nolan to face Winchester. Strong lineup includes Hynes Patten Metevier Burke Barrett.
Walter Hagen, Henry Hampton defeated George Duncan and Abe Mitchell 4 and 3 at Brooklands. Hagen led with a 71 in the morning round and carried the Americans to victory over the English duo.
The Phillies and Cardinals split a doubleheader with Philadelphia winning 2 1 in game one and St Louis taking the second 9 to 8. Lively hitting from Lavan Lebourveau Fournier and others highlighted the array of miscues and pitching shifts across both games as the visitors overcame early struggles to clinch the finale.
In the second game at Braves Field the Reds and Braves executed a rare three play triple play with Fonseca grounding to Ford, Barbare receiving to Nicholson, then Nick pitching to Boeckel and O Neil tagging Groh at home for the third out. Bohne scored on the original play as Groh attempted to advance.
Eddie Shovlin arrives from Hanover to confirm Siegel fight plans and learns the bout is officially off amid film crews and Hanover fans. Fans seek refunds for Siegel Shovlin tickets at Court Street while others eye possible matchups for Doyle and Fitzsimmons. London and Tulsa bouts are lined for McCormick Beckett Weinert and Morris with a 12 round Labor Day schedule.
Jeanette Rankin won the Massachusetts stake at the Readville Grand Circuit meet, lowering event records. Betty Taylor briefly led in heat one before Rankin, the notable 4-year-old filly by Francisco Rosina Bellini, seized the title amid fast times and strong challengers from KE Colorado and Ruth Patch.
Fourteen top whippets from the United States and Canada will race in the American Derby at the Myopia Club Friday morning. An unbeaten Canadian entry and another from Lawrence will compete. the Lawrence dog is reputed to have run 200 yards in 12 seconds, suggesting a possible new record.
Charles E. Brickley, Harvard star eight years past, is appointed advisory coach at Fordham University for the coming season. He will supervise the squad in an advisory role with focus on developing field goal kickers, leveraging his Yale game record of five goals in 1913.
In Chicago on August 90 St Louis defeated Chicago 6 to 5 as Sisler slashed five hits including a triple in five at bats to post a perfect day. Russell took the loss for Chicago while Shocker McWeeney and Michaelson split the pitching duties for St Louis.
Frederick J. Alley named judge of the American Derby entries. Charles F. Ayer serves as clerk of course and George S. West as handicapper. The list includes All Blue, Miss Beekman Ayer, Baeth Prince, Bayard Tuckerman Jr, Co Julio, Barbermxhill Flyer, Bayard Warren, Hasty Daisy, Man o War, Tommy, Super Six, Stony Stratford, Sunshine, Off Chance, Shot, Dusty Boy, Glencoe Supreme among others with owners such as A Lowenstein, James G. Gilligan, Frank Tuffley, G F Brown, G Stearns, and F A Leser.
The cycling Derby becomes the season finale at the Revere cycle track with six top pace followers vying for the coveted title.
George Wiley, the former American champion and last Derby winner, starts tonight as six riders race six laps in New England. Opponents include Georges Seres world champion Lucien Miquel Clarence Carman Charlie Verkeyn and Vincent Madonna. Sensational riding expected as six motors surge around the six-lap oval.
A promotional copy touts a pipe packed with P. A. Aimed at smokers it promises rising satisfaction with each inhale and a stronger urge for more. The text emphasizes the bite and parch effects claimed by the exclusive process.
The 100 kilometer race promises edge of seat action as six riders jostle for early lead. Wiley faces his toughest test yet with strong rivals like Seres, Carman, Miguel, Verkeyn and Madonna in a packed field. A diverse card of professional and amateur races tops the night.
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