New York anvil chorus sparks noisy boxing chatter
The piece outlines boxing talk in New York with references to Johnny Wilson, Marty Killilea, and a $35,000 purse held by the Jersey Boxing Commission. It notes potential witnesses for Labor Day, management moves, and upcoming bouts and venues in Boston and Jersey City, including Red Chapman, Phil Krug, and local若 boxers with dates and places.
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New York
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Richard
Marty Killilea
Jersey Boxing Commission
Bay State
Jersey City
Jim Savage
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Johnny Wilson-Downey
Johnny
Tex Rickard & Co
Pilgrim Cup Clashes Close Grand Cycle Night
Six riders contest the Pilgrim Cup final at Revere Cycle track with a 50 mile motor paced race. The six starters are Clarence Carman George Wiley George Chapman George Seres Charlie Verkeyn and Lucien Miquel.
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Revere
Clarence Carman
George Wiley
George Chapman
George Seres
Charlie Verkeyn
Lucien Miquel
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Frank Kramer
Bobby Walthour, Jr
Moon Salts
Sprint card features top sprinters and a six man motor race
Frank Kramer faces Orlando Piani and Al Goulett in a five three two point sprint series. Bobby Walthour Jr tests Leo Magoll and John Gallo while young Walthour challenges Newark amateurs. A six man motor race with Miguel substituting for Madonna promises high drama as Verkeyn looms as a dangerous rival.
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Frank Kramer
Orlando Piani
Italy
al Goulett
Butler
Bobby Walthour, Jr
Leo Maggoll
John Gallo
Revere
Walthour
Dixie Flyer
Newark
Miguel
Madonna
Verkeyn
Carman Seres
Chapman
Seres
Carman
Wiley
Merrimack Valley Semi-Pro Series Opens in Lawrence
Lawrence today reports Lowell and Lawrence K of C. begin a three game series at O Sullivan Park tomorrow. Both squads boast strong records and the winner will be viewed as Merrimack Valley semi pro champion.
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O'Sullivan Park
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Concord Club Opens Weekend Series at Graniteville
Concord baseball team managed by T Alfred Wilson heads to Graniteville for the Saturday afternoon game against the Abbot Worsted Company Club nine in the final of the series.
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Concord
T. Alfred Wilson
Graniteville
Abbot Worsted Company
Upset Marks First Day of US Lawn Tennis Titles
Rapid eliminations open the 40th annual US Lawn Tennis Association singles championship at Germantown Cricket Club Philadelphia. Norman Peach falls to W W Ingraham as teen prodigy rivals pace second round, with stellar play from Johnston Kelleher and other favorites amid six five-setters and almost 20 deuce sets.
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Philadelphia
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Germantown Cricket Club
America
Australasia
California
Kelleher
Tilden
Williams
Wallace Johnson
Washburn
Shimidzu
Vincent Richards
Kinsey Brothers
Todd
Hawkes
Anderson
Lawrence B. Rice
Boston
Lindley M. Murray
Ichiya Kumagae
Charles
Day on Links at Brockton and Commonwealth Open
Golfing crowds filled Brockton and Lake Street resort as Thayer of Wollaston posted a 78 at Brockton and Commonwealth card edged ahead. The piece urges limiting formats such as foursomes and twosomes to avoid delays and preserve pace of play.
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Wollaston
Fred
Oakland
Commonwealth
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Impartiality As to Whom They Trim Is A Cardinal Virtue
A dated collection of sports quips and curiosities from 1921 notes the Cardinals lack doubleheaders delaying league lead. References to Rochester pace records, Babe Ruth speed, Pittsburgh rail timetable, boxing box offices, and World Series timing illustrate period sports commentary.
Bambino Equals Record In Season Pace
Babe Ruth has 21 games left to beat his own world record of 54 home runs set last year and equalled today in Philadelphia. His steady pace shows 5 in April, 10 in May, 13 in June, 10 in July, 10 in August, and 6 in September so far. He could reach 60. He also had two homers in a day six times this season, last year nine times, and once hit three in a double header with Washington.
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Philadelphia
Apri
Washington
Toronto
Canada
Billy Hayes
Ned Gourdin
Jimmy Connelly
Hal Cutbill
Cutbill
States
Crimson
Will Try to Land Mermaid With Pole in Pool Event
Two expert anglers Joseph Cawthorn and James Cruikshank will attempt to fish Olympic swimming champion Ethelda Bleichtrey from a 280 foot pool using bamboo rod and silk line on Sept. 15. The belt worn by Bleichtrey will give her freedom as the anglers take turns trying to pull her the length of the tank and land her.
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New York
Ethelda Bleichtrey
Joseph Cawthorn
James A. Cruikshank
Finale promised as Kramer Piani Goulette race at Revere
Nat Butler previews a sprint series featuring Frank Kramer Orlandi Piani and Al Goulette at Revere, tempting promoter to extend the bike season. The piece also notes Billy Johnston’s chances against Bill Tilden, boxing politics in New Jersey, trainer Jim Savage, and calls for stronger support for local sports amid a lagging season.
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Nat Butler
Revere
Frank Kramer
Orlandi Piani
al Goulette
Nat
Rall Birds
Frank
Goulette
Billy Johnston
Bill Tilden
Tilden
Answers to Queries on a Darkened Boston Baseball Game
The text presents a disputed baseball score from Sept 6 on Boston Common with Station 3 leading 8-5 in the sixth, then Station 9 rallying to 9-8 in the seventh before darkness halted play. The proponent argues to revert to the sixth inning making Station 3 the winner, while other questions discuss amateur status and A. A. U. sanctioned meets.
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Station 9
Boston Common
Station 3
Station 4
Crimson Grid Men Injured
Harvard football casualties rose to ten after a week of practice as coaches selected 50 players for the first squad. Leaders on the injury list include Fiske Brown Janin Ben Lockwood Joe Hartley Kantor and Rubin. Brown and Rubin, both 210 pound guards, are hampered by leg injuries amid blistering heat. Dumpy Watson joined Babe Felton and Billy Robinson to pick field marshals for the 1921 team. The drill stressed passing and ball handling with no practice scheduled today.
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Fiske Brown
Fish
Janin
Ben Lockwood
Joe Hartley
Kantor
Rubin
Brown
Cambridge
Watson
Babe” Felton
Billy” Robinson
Catholic Diamond Title Is At Stake
The Catholic championship series between Mt. Pleasant K C and Roxbury Foresters heads to Shirley street grounds Sunday for game two after a 6 6 tie in front of about 2000 fans. Roxbury expects another tight spectacle as the two sides renew their rivalry.
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Order of Foresters
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Foresters
Guarantee Set For State Holy Cross Tilt At Manchester
A guaranteed sum of 1800 dollars has been offered for a football game between New Hampshire State and Holy Cross to be played in Manchester on November 19.
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