Bint Cobb's Tigers to open at Fenway in last 1921 bouts
A large crowd is expected for tonight's Mechanics' Building show featuring Mike Morley of Hartford opposing Nate Siegel of Revere for the New England welter title. Brockton’s Mickey Donovan meets Young Palmer in a 10-round semi, with a Brockton delegation traveling to the city. The program includes two eight-rounders and a repeat bout between Shubert and Demeres after their New Bedford clash, which drew 3,000.
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Hartford, Conn
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Revere
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Brockton
Young Palmer
Waltham
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New Bedford
al Shubert
Paul Demeres
Shubert
Andy Chaney
Baltimore
Boxing Commission
Siegel
Eddie Shevlin
Morley
BIKE KINGS IN WINDUP RACES AT Revere cycle meet
The Revere Cycle track hosts the grand wind up of the bicycle season tonight with 15 000 fans expected. The Pilgrim Cup 50 miles features six riders including Seres Miquel and George Chapman as starters. Frank Kramer Rome sprint series faces Orlando Piani Al Goulett. Bobby Walthour Jr meets Leo Magegoli and Johnny Gallo in a sprint trio.
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Beach Oval
Seres
Miquel
France
George Chapman
George Wiley
Clarence Carman
Charlie Verkeyn
Verkeyn
Frank Kramer
Orlando Piani
Italy
al Goulett
Australia
Kramer
Bobby Walthour, Jr
Leo Magegoli
Johnny Gallo
Seres-Miquel- nancy-Chapman
Frank
Bobby ‘Aithour
Jack Johnson Hopes to Regain Former World Title
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson speaks of regaining his title and fights Dempsey rumors as he performs at Old Howard talks and stage bouts with Jack Ward. Johnson appears confident, open to a bout, and engages fans with demonstrations.
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Jack Johnson
Jack
Howard
Dempsey
Jack Ward
Philadelphia
Johnson
Boston
Ward Jack
Exchampion
Ward
Yanks poised for pennant as Giants linger in chase
Arthur Duffey notes the New York Yanks surge toward the American League flag while the Giants under McGraw keep fans guessing. Hooper Day is praised for Harry Hooper, and Frank Kramer headlines at Revere Cycle Track with his two decade long peak, driven by training and insight into rivals.
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Yanks
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McGraw
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Gotham
Greb Norfolk Bout Result In Pittsburg Fight Outcome
Norfolk was favored to win as the rivals met in Pittsburg for the Greb Norfolk contest. The article forecasts the result and notes Norfolk’s favored status, with no final outcome stated in the fragment.
Murphy Challenges Single G to Race at Grand Circuit
Thomas W. Murphy the driver of Peter Manning 2:00 world champion trotter issued a challenge to race Single G 1:59 Ed Allen s pacer for a side stake from 10 000 to 100 000 with winner take all at the October Grand Circuit meeting in Lexington Kentucky.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Thomas W. Murphy
Peter Manning
Ed Allen
Lexington
Lenglen Cancels American Tennis Tour for Relief Visit
Mlle Suzanne Lenglen has cancelled her planned American tour to aid devastated regions of France and will return home after completing only one exhibition during her visit.
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New York
United News
Suzanne Lenglen
TILDEN PLAYS JAP IN TITLE NETS TODAY
Philadelphia story notes the national lawn tennis singles championship schedule shift after rain. William Tilden second of Philadelphia will face Zenzo Shimidzu of Japan, while William M. Johnston of San Francisco meets Vincent Richards of Yonkers, New York.
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Philadelphia
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
Vincent Richards
Yonkers
William T. Tilden
Zenzo Shimidzu
Japan
Sailor Gibbs Wins Ten Round Boxing Decision
Sailor Joe Gibbs of Boston defeated Kid Pershing of North Adams in a ten round bout weighing seven pounds less. Gibbs relied on speed and clever defense as Pershing pressed with hard body shots, but Gibbs stayed strong to the final gong and earned the decision.
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New Haven
Conn
Abe Attell Goldstein
Post 47
American Legion
Boxing Commission
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Goldstein
Pittsfield
Joe Gibbs
Boston
Kid Pershing
North Adams
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Pershing
Harvard Splits Varsity and Second Team Roster
Harvard announces 64 players retained for the first varsity squad under Head Coach Bob Fisher while 34 are reassigned to Jimmie Knox led scrubs, forming the Harvard second varsity team.
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Harvard
Bob” Fisher
Jimmie” Knox
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Cantabrigians regroup as stiff scrimmage marks season
Tolbert in coach’s uniform assists second varsity as Cantabrigians rename sub squads to bridge gap with first team. Roster announcements list retained first squad backs ends tackles guards and centers with multiple players named across positions. Tommy Gibbons defeats Bill Reed in Cincinnati via second round stoppage.
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Oklahoma
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Lockwood
McCagg
Potter
Pratt
Cincinnati
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Bill Reed
Killefer Signs to Manage Cubs in 1922 Season
Chicago Nationals president William Veeck announced catcher William Killefer has signed to manage the club for the 1922 season. The deal was confirmed tonight in Chicago after the contract signing.
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William Killefer
Chicago Nationals
William Veeck
Beckett Stops Boy McCormick in 12th Round Fight
London report: former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett defeats "Boy" McCormick in a 15 round bout. McCormick floored Beckett in round seven, then was floored three times in the 12th before the bell saved him. Georges Carpentier witnessed the bout.
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London
Associated Press
Joe Beckett
Pugilist
Great Britain
Boy” McCormick
J MicCormick
McCormick
Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Midget Smith to box Jack Sharkey in Aurora bout
Chicago report says midget Smith and Jack Sharkey, rival New York bantamweights, will meet for 10 rounds in Aurora Illinois on September 22.
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