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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
12
A collection of spoof testimonials extols the value of a college diploma, claiming education broadens minds and boosts status. Entertainers and workers alike mock or praise college life with exaggerated anecdotes and humor from the early 20th century.
The United States Lawn Tennis Association asked War and Navy departments to issue orders restricting service flyers from crowds during summer matches. The move follows a September Forest Hills crash and the Moundsville bomber disaster this week that killed several people. The request is led by Julian B Myrick, president of the association, addressed to the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy. TRAPSHOOTERS WILL GATHER AT NEW HAVEN The second Eastern Zone Handicap trapshooting tournament will be held in New Haven Conn July 20 21 22 and 23 under the New Haven Gun Club. It is billed as the biggest shooting event in the East this year and the oldest gun club in the United States hopes shooters will regard it as the finest club.
American League games include Boston at Chicago and New York at Detroit. Philadelphia visits St. Louis, Washington plays Cleveland. National League slate features St. Louis at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
New York Nationals triumphed 12 to 1 over Pittsburg, marking their second decisive win in the current series. The Giants exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning as Morrison and Glazner faced heavy batting, with seven runs tallying before the Pirates recorded the first out of the inning.
Howard Jones centerfielder of the Moline Three League club was purchased on an optional agreement by the St. Louis Cardinals. Jones leads the league with 16 home runs.
The Braves snapped a batting slump with a 14 to 8 victory over the St Louis Cardinals. Jack Scott started, Dana Fillingim held steady, and a late rally sent Boston past St Louis as Hornsby McHenry Holmes led the attack with several extra base hits.
A boxing manager urges the sporting editor to arrange a match between Sailor Darden the colored welterweight champion and George Robinson. He claims Darden could have beaten Robinson in a recent bout and proposes 161 1/2 pounds as the catchweight. He cites interest from other managers and laments current fighters' professional conduct.
The article notes garbled reports of the Johnny Wilson George Robinson bout and defends Wilson against claims of taking a fall. It highlights what Yale, Cambridge, and English athletes think of their training, with mentions of Johnny Mack, Tommy Campbell, Mr Rudd, Billy Queal, Mal Douglas, Sam Feldman, Gourdin, and Abrahams as rivals and contenders in upcoming events at the Stadium.
Bridge miler not running points to rival as next best miler. Captain Redd will tell the tale and Britain clings to hope their top miler recovers from an arch injury to run.
Inquiry asks if Pirates will schedule a double header during their visit and requests the date. The note also lists community events and boxing weight claims, including Dempsey and Carpentier weights from different sources.
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