Ruth’s Mighty Bludgeon Beats Indians In Eight to Seven Tug War
Babe Ruth launches two home runs and drives in seven Yankee runs as New York outslug Cleveland 8 to 7. Hoyt wins on the mound after a seesaw night at the Polo Grounds with Ruth’s early blast and late power carrying the Yanks past the Indians in a pivotal pennant race game.
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Yale Varsity Keeps Same Lineup for Bates Prep
Yale coach Tad Jones, without comment on Bates game, praised the starting eleven as they opened the week with signal drills. The lineup mirrored Saturday’s, featuring Hulman, Into, Cruikshank, Landis, Trippe, Storrs, Diller, Murphy, Aldrich, Mallory, Jordan. Assistants include Steve Philbin, Ted Lilley, and Douglas Bomeisler.
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Coy
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School Football Games This Week
Schedule lists multiple high school and college football games across the week. Notable matchups include South Boston at Hyde Park Charlestown at East Boston Quincy at Newtons Trade Brighton Commerce Hyde Park Lexington Arlington and more with Worcester Commerce and Tufts 2d at Andover among others.
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Wakefield
Saturda
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Rindge
Salem
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Medford
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Revere
Swampacott
Gloucester
Marblehead
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Winchester
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Fitchburg
Clinton
Lawrences Colby Academy
Cushing
Ashburnham
Holliston
Dummer Academy
Roxbury Latin
St. George’s
Newport
Lowell
Nashua
Ketonen to grapple Otto Hackenschmidt
The Grand Opera House wrestling card promises action as Ketonen meets Otto Hackenschmidt in the main bout. The Finn faces a tough opponent while the semi final pairs Frank Jedlinski against Alex Jarvis and a fast curtain raiser match completes the program.
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Young) Hackenschmidt
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Frank Jedlinski
Navy
Alex Jarvis
Bouts Fill Fast for St Josephs Society Event
Amateur mitt wielders rush to join the St Josephs T Society program at Commercial Hall Bowdoin Square for Friday night. Frank Hannon says entries close Thursday at 95 Cambridge street with the list already the longest yet staged and classes 108 115 125 and 135 pounds well filled.
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Commercial Hall
Bowdoin Square
Frank Hannon
Cambridge Street
Wilson May Get $37 500
New Jersey boxing commission may revoke its order prohibiting Tex Rickard from paying Johnny Wilson the 37 500 purse for the Labor Day bout with Bryan Downey. The Attorney General reportedly will advise that Wilson is entitled to the money since Referee Jim Savage did not stop the fight, while the commission may bar Wilson from future New Jersey fights.
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United News
New Jersey Boxing Commission
Tex Rickard
Johnny Wilson
Bryan Downey
Jim Savage
Wilson
New Jersey
Harry Silva KO’s Young Palmer in third round at Casino A. Co.
Boston fighter Harry Silva stopped Young Palmer in the third round of a scheduled 10 round bout at Casino A. Co. Silva had dropped Palmer in rounds one and two, the knockout coming from a right cross to the jaw. Brockton prepares for its October 6 modified Marathon over 10 miles.
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Harry Silva
Boston
Young Palmer
Waltham
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Brockton
Boston Fans Pay Ford Tribute at Braves Field
Boston fans gather for Ford Day at Braves Field with a double header against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Horace Ford receives a presentation from Somerville Mayor Eldredge with Tufts College and local groups in attendance. Committee members include John L. Hayward and John F. Roberts. The Braves then travel to Fitchburg and New York before finishing the season in Brooklyn.
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Arthur D. Fudge, Jr
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Fitchburg
New York
Christy Mathewson
Brooklyn
First Harvard Yearlings Open Freshman Practice at Soldiers Field
Harvard freshmen reported in full for the first practice at Soldiers Field with 116 yearlings presenting to Coach Tom Campbell. Three coaches will guide the freshman squad led by Campbell with Billy Murray and Bill Snow assisting through the season.
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Soldiers Field
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Campbell
Billy Murray
Bill Snow
Haughton Rejoins Harvard Practice To Watch Scrimmage
Percy Haughton returned to observe Harvard football practice marking the first appearance of the year. Kunhardt Wharton sustain minor injuries but expect to return soon while George Owen recovers and aims for the Holy Cross game.
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Wharton
George Owen
Holy Cross
Granite City High Coach Sets Dating Curfew for Players
Granite City Illinois September 2 United News reports Professor W. F. Coolidge, superintendent of the high school team, bans girls from dating football players after 10 30 p m and threatens removal from the team for violations.
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Granite City
Ill
United News
W. F. Coolidge
Permit Refused for Leonard Friedman Bout in Philadelphia
Philadelphia director of public safety Cartelyou refused a permit for Benny Leonard against Sailor Friedman next week and for any Friedman bout until he fulfills the October 17 contract to meet Johnny Mea ley at the Olympia A. A. The decision ties up Friedman’s schedule and clears the way for other bouts.
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Philadelphia
Director of Public Safety Cartelyou
Benny Leonard
Sailor Friedman
Friedman
Johnny Mealey
Olympia A. A
Golf Event at Lexington Club Next Saturday
Golf at Lexington on the links of the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington features a four ball best ball one-half combined handicap event scheduled for Saturday afternoon.
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Lexington Golf Club
North Lexington
Boston College Veterans defeat Scrubs in scrimmage
The Boston College Veterans beat the Scrubs 7 to 0 in a fast scrimmage on University Heights. The regulars faced strong resistance from the Scrub line as coaches shuffled lineups and key players moved positions. Darling stood out with two long runs as BC shapes for Saturday play.
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Joy
Comerford
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Jim
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Heaphy
Steve Patten
Darling
Kelliher
Liston
Boston University
B. C
New York Boxers Top Britons in Four-Bout Card
New York boxers won three of four matches with English opponents. Mike McTigue defeated Gus Platis in a 12 round middleweight bout. Gene Tunney earned a decision over Herbert Crossley in a seven round match. Frankie Jerome beat Johnny Brown in ten rounds. Lidd Buller outpointed Tommy Goodwin.
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New York
Mike McTigue
Gus Platis
England
Gene Tunney
Herbert Crossley
Frankie Jerome
Johnny Brown
Lidd Buller
Tommy Goodwin
Poor Season for Leading Hurlers
A 1921 overview notes erratic pitching across the majors. Cleveland Yankees Giants Pirates shine or struggle with rotation strength and injuries shaping outcomes. Cooper Adams and teammates for Pittsburgh stand out amid uneven staff performances.
Boynton Joins Williams Football Coaching Staff
Williams College adds Benny Boynton as assistant coach joining Wendell’s staff to prepare the Purple for the opening game with Hamilton this Saturday. Boynton, last year’s captain and All Eastern quarterback, strengthens the coaching group at Williams in Williamstown.
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Wendell
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