Old Timers Exhibit Lineup For Post Game
The Post lists an all star assembly dubbed Old Timers to play here. The lineup includes Boston and national league names such as Buck Freeman Jimmy Bann Hobe Ferris Al Selbach Larry Lajoie Jimmy Collins Bill Sweeney Candy Lachance Billy Hamilton Freddy Parent Honus Wagner Jimmy Callahan Fred Tenney Bill Carrigan Jimmy Archer Old Cy Young Jesse Tannehill Kid Nichels Ted Lewis and others in a spry exhibition.
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Boston
Buck Freeman
Rilf
Jimmy Bann
Hobe Ferris
Bobbie
al Selbach
Larry Lajoie
Jimmy Collins
Bill Sweeney
Candy Lachance
Billy Hamilton
Freddy Parent
Honus Wagner
Jimmy Callahan
Fred Tenney
Bill Carrigan
Jimmy Archer
Old Cy Young
Jesse Tannehill
P.p
Kid Nichels
Ted Lewis
Sy Young
Peok, O
Buffalo
Nap Lajoie
Cleveland
Bobby Lowe
Detroit
Columbus
Pittsburg
Minneapolis
Kentucky
Chicago
Charley
Kid” Nichols
Kansas City
Maine
Jimmy Bannon
Hobe Ferrig
Providence
Waterbury
Conn
Amherst
Hamilton
Clinton
Sweeney
Cambridge
Tenney
Winthrop
Jimmy
Howe Ferris
Cy Young
Duke Farrell
Pat
Harry Davis
Athletics
Jack Barry
Harry Lord
Heinie Wagner
Collins
Clyde Engle
Olaf Henrickson
Danny Murphy
Westinghouse's Only Rival
Walter Johnson, the "Smokeball King" of the Washington Senators, sought two aims: 100 shutout victories and the strikeout record before retirement. He eclipsed Cy Young by 18 in the prior fall, finishing the American League season with 2827 whiffs, giving Westinghouse something to mull over.
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Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Washington
Cy Young
Johnson
Westinghouse Company
Controversy Over Referee Ertle in Leonard Tendler Fight
New York report questions referee Harry Ertle visiting training camps to explain rules for the Leonard Tendler bout. The piece criticizes a referee taking sides in a world title clash while outlining upcoming shows at Revere cycle track and Boston Arena. It notes Boxers George Shade Louis Bogash George Ward Eddie Shevlin Jack Malone and Mickey Walker plus Siegel management comments on boxing rules and weight classes.
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New York
Harry Ertle
Eonard- Tendler
Leonard
Tendler
Ertie
Ertle
Revere
Bob McKirdy
George Shade
Louis Bogash
Bridgeport
Shade
McKirdy
George Ward
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Eddie Shevlin
Roxbury
New England
Jack Britton
Joe Toode
Arena A. C
Jack Malone
Warrior
Mickey Walker
Jersey
Boston Arena
Joe Thomas
Stanley Ketchell
Walker
Rogash
Ward
Leonard poised to defend title in strong punch duel
In New York July 28 Benny Leonard the lightweight champion faces Lew Tendler in a much anticipated match. Billy Gibson predicts Leonard will win with swift sharp lefts and superior speed as Tendler relies on power and a left hand swing. Leonard’s fitness weight and form are cited as favorable factors for a decisive victory.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Lew Tendler
Billy Gibson
Benny
Tendler
Lew
Boyle
Sukeo
Boston
Britton
Rocky Kansas
Philae Celonia
New York Boxing Commission
Kansas
Wangsas
Jersey
Boston Post to stage old timers' game at Braves Field
The Boston Post announces a September 11 exhibition at Braves Field featuring legendary stars from Boston and beyond. Old Cy Young Jimmy Collins Nap Lajoie Buck Freeman Honus Wagner and others will headline with Jim Archer Fred Tenney Bill Sweeney Bill Tenney assisting. Proceeds go to Children’s Hospital.
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Braves’ Field
Boston Post
Children's Hospital
Boston
New England
The
Johnson Declines To Comment On Trade Question
In Chicago on July 23 United News reports President Ban Johnson refuses to discuss Frazee trade chatter. The two are described as similar to Sergeant Woodfill and Grover Bergdoll in their silence and public stance.
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Johnson
New York
United News
Ban Johnson
Chicago
Frazee
Sergeant Woodfill
Grover Bergdoll
World sculling title match called off in Melbourne
The world's championship sculling match between James Paddon and R Richard Arnst was cancelled in Melbourne. Paddon earned the title by defeating Robert Hadfield at Wanganui earlier this year.
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Melbourne
Australia
James Paddon
R Richard Arnst
Paddon
Robert Hadfield
Wanganui
Walter Johnson The Speed King Of The Pitchers
The piece surveys Walter Johnson's storied career from his 1913 peak with 36 wins to 1920, noting his dominance as a strikeout ace. It highlights his durability, late-career adjustments, and the strange contrast between his speed and control, ending with his lasting nickname as the Speed King and Strike-Out Monarch.
Lizzie Murphy Plays Final Game for Providence Nine
Lizzie Murphy and the Providence Independent nine make their last appearance at M street grounds South Boston tonight facing the Columbus All Stars. Columbus won 6 to 5 in their earlier meeting. Jim Shea will pitch for the All Stars with Melligan catching. Greenhall and McGinley will form the Providence battery.
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Lizzie Murphy
Providence Independent
M_ street grounds
South
Boston
Columbus All- Stars
Providence
Jim Shea
All-Stars
Melligan
Greenhall
McGinley
Providence Battery
Coleman Scores Hole in One at Commonwealth Course
Members of the Commonwealth Country Club and friends of Dr A D Coleman a prominent dentist on Commonwealth avenue congratulated him on a hole in one at the Commonwealth course yesterday. He placed a tee shot on the eighth green and watched his ball roll a few feet into the hole.
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Commonwealth Country Club
A. D. Coleman
Commonwealth Avenue
Dr. Coleman
Commonwealth Course
Cinsey Wins Three Matches in Brooklyn Turf Open
Robert Cinsey of San Francisco, Metropolitan singles champion, defended his title at the Crescent Athletic Club in Brooklyn by beating J. L. Verstraaten Paul Martin and W. I. Plitt in straight sets. Howard Cinsey also won two matches in doubles play.
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Robert Cinsey
San Francisco
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Cinsey
J. L. Verstraaten
Paul Martin
W. I. Plitt
Howard Cinsey
G. Noyes
Mr. Ouda
Watson M. Washburn
H. 3B. Burroughs
R. H. M. Richards
I. C. Verley
Vancouver
EF. H. Hendrickson
Verley
Philip F. Neer
Leland Stanford Star
Conti Reaches 4000 Points in 67 Innings of Balkline
Paris July 23 Roger Conti the French billiard player finished his match at 18.2 balkline with M Gibelin. Conti scored 4000 points in 67 innings at an average of 59.7, breaking the world record average for this points count.
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Conti
Paris
Roger Conti
M. Gibelin
Belgian cyclist Ambot wins record 3350 mile Paris race
Ambot of Belgium is declared victor in the longest road bicycle race on record. He completed the 350 mile route around France in 222 hours 9 minutes 54 seconds of riding time, with 125 starters and 83 finishers. Alavein of France finished second after competing in New York in 1921.
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Ambot
France
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Bay of Biscay
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Havre
Cherbourg
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Sables -d'Olonne
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Toulon
Nice
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Geneva
Strasbourg
Metz
Dunkirk
Alavein
Vrenchman
Madison Square Garden
New York
Harvard Grid Stars Eligible for Active Duty
Harvard football stars Charlie Eastman Phil Coburn Roscoe Fitts and Erwin Gehrke will be eligible for active duty when the Crimson gridiron team next plays. Fitts and Coburn will graduate next year, while Eastman and Gehrke each have two more years to play for Harvard.
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Charlie Eastman
Phil Coburn
Roscoe Fitts
Erwin Gehrke
Harvard
Gridiron Warriors
Fitts
Coburn
Eastman
Gehrke
No Collection At Ball Game In North Cambridge
No money was collected at the base ball game yesterday at Russell Field North Cambridge. Officials of the North Cambridge baseball club say no more Sunday games will be played. About 2000 fans watched the Lawrence Independents beat North Cambridge Columbus Club 5 to 3 in a rain soaked game with strong fielding by Lawrence.
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Boston Post
New England
Braves Field
Diddy Young
Larry Lajoie
Jimmy Collins
Russell Field
North Cambridge
North Cambridge Baseball Club
Lawrence Independents
North Cambridge Columbus Club
Lawrence
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