Taunton Boxing Show Debut Under New Rules Attracts Fans
Matchmaker Corrigan plans a main bout with Joe Jawson of Taunton facing Joe Adams of Brockton as part of Taunton’s first Boxing Commission ruled card. Adams is backed by south shore fans to beat Al Delmont’s champion while Jawson remains a tough challenge. A packed Mechancis Building card features Vincent Martin and Kid Brown, with broader comments on licensing judges and promoters lamenting talent shortages for prelims.
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Corrigan
Bristol
A. C
Taunton
Joe Jawson
Joe Adams
Brockton
Adams
South Shore
al Delmont
Jawson
Boxing Commission
Vincent Martin
Cambridge
Harry
Kid) Brown
Philadelphia
Mechanics
Opinion on Relative Strength of American League Contenders
The writer offers views on which clubs are strongest as the American League pennant race unfolds. With both races unsettled, the piece presents an analyst’s perspective rather than a definitive prediction.
Indians Comeback Shapes World Series Hopes After Setback
The writer recalls the 1920 World Series outlook noting Cleveland lost their shortstop to a fatal injury and endured a difficult stretch against Boston. He praises the Indians for regrouping under their leader and discusses the risk of a new shortstop and the high stakes of errors and earnings in series play. He weighs Chicago and Cleveland as contenders and predicts the Sox as strong but unsettled, reflecting on 1919 memories.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Chapman
Boston
Indians
Lante
Sox
Cincinnati
Boston Post
Pas Time A A Promotes 10 Round Boxing Card
Marlboro returns to the boxing map next Friday night with a Pas Time A A bill at Pastime Hall featuring Chick Hayes of Boston versus Billy Fitzsimons of Chelsea in a 10 round middleweight elimination bout. Semi final pairs Frank Gould of Brockton and Al Laynes of Cambridge headline the program arranged by Jack Murphy.
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Marlboro
A. A
Chick Hayes
Boston
Billy Fitzsimmons
Chelsea
Frank Gould
Brockton
al Laynes
Cambridge
Jack Murphy
Siegel Puts Up $1000 for Colu mbus Day Bout
Boxer Siegel posts a $1000 forfeit to guarantee Kloby bout at 143 pounds by 11 am Columbus Day. George Carter, Siegel’s representative, deposited the amount with a local sporting writer yesterday to bind his fighter to the match.
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George Carter
Siegel
Siegel To Box Kirby At Braves Field October 12
Siegel has three weeks to train with four hours rest after weighing, aiming for a stronger showing against Kirby. Faneuil A.C. shifts venue from Fenway to Braves Field to better handle crowds and viewing. 8000 reserved seats sold in sections J to P near the ring. prices from 7.70 to 1.10. Tickets go on sale at Room E, 39 Court Street next Saturday.
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Siegel
Kirby
Lawrence Man
Faneuil A. c
Braves Field
Fenway Park
Rassh
Court Street
White Sox Beat Tigers 2 0 to End Season Strong
Chicago White Sox top Detroit 2 0 as Little Mick Kerr crafts a masterful mound performance. Davis allows one hit through six before Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson spark key runs. Kerr secures the win in 1 hour 15 minutes, with Ayers finishing. Umpires Chill and Owens.
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Chicago
Little Mick" Kerr
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Kerr
Davis
Weaver
Eddie Collins
Joe Jackson
Cobb
Ayers
Hale
Ainsmith
AB. R
PO. A
Leibold
B. Colina
Gopkees
Pea Oy Risberg
Behalk
A. B. Young
Bush
Momen
Ta' O Cobb
Fighee O Ce
Ea Ff Rogga TE Lisnisreaee Oos
Betimean
Flagstead
Pinelli
Dawes, DP
Sssseee
Bhale
Dauss
Byrr
Chill
Owens
Secret Practice at Harvard Draws Red Sox Attention
A humorous column notes secret practice at Harvard drawing interest from the Red Sox. It lampoons statistics in sports and public life, mentioning Roger Babson and the role of stats in football and newspapers. It lists multiple quirky notices from small towns about sports and local happenings.
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Harvard
Red Sox
Cincinnati
Roger Babson
Babson
42D Street
New York
43D Street
44Th Street
45Th Street
Muldoon
MccCarthy
Malevinsky
Yale
Mr. Babson
Boston University Stars Dominate Maine in Low-Scoring Clash
Boston University defeated Maine 0 0 as Edward Hersey fractured collarbone is sidelined for weeks. Cochrane averaged over 60 yards per punt and captain Washburn disrupted Maine plays while Rogers starred in backfield defense. Practice shifts to Volkman Field after Tech pee.
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Boston University
Pine Tree
U. of M
Edward Hersey
New Hampshire
Cochrane
Washburn
Maine
O'Hare
Hersey
Jacobs
Shepard
Rogers
Maineites
Tech Pee
Volkman Field
Braves Ark
Tufts Tunes Up For Bowdoin Rivalry
Tufts prepares for Bowdoin with final practice drills and fitness work led by Thomas Verguson. Coach Bill Parkes plans to field his strongest lineup against the Maine foe, aiming to boost confidence for upcoming hard games. Bowdoin beat Springfield Y M C A recently, keeping Tufts wary.
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Tufts
Bowdoin
Wek
Parkes
Maine
Warriors
Springfield Y. M. C. A
Harvard Team Gets Bawled Out After Saturday's Loss
Harvard's varsity discipline and practice were trimmed after a tough game against Holy Cross amid heat. Coach Bob Fisher sorted players. second string scrimmaged with Jimmy Knox's group. Rosters shifted with Hamilton stepping in for Horween at fullback and Faxon replacing Sedgwick at right tackle. Freshman prospects gathered at the Stadium with Coach Ryan, signaling a large incoming class.
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Holy Cross
Bob Fisher
Jimmy Knox
Churchill
Roscoe Fitts
Tufts
Art Hamilton
Arnold Horwéen
Heinie Faxon
Duke
Sedgwick
Ruth Counts 53 Home Runs In 8 0 Victory Over Philadelphia
Ruth hits two homers and drives in all eight New York runs as the Yankees defeat Philadelphia 8 to 0. Mays shuts down the Phillies to a single hit per inning, with Pratt and Perkins also contributing extra-base hits.
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Ruth
Philadelphia
New York
Mays
AB. R. BH. TB
SS & Floffman
Ava
AB. R. BH
PO. A. B. Dykes
Griffin
Perkins
Dugan
Dvey
Johnson
Walker
Galloway
Rommel
Criffin
Pratt
Ratt
Peckinpaugh
Pipp
Balle
Ward
Connolly and Evans
Cubs crushed by Cards 16 to 1 in decisive loss
Chicago fell to St Louis 16 to 1 as the Cards pounded three Chicago pitchers for 35 bases and Schupp walked seven in a poor Chicago fielding display. The game ended the Cubs season with a lopsided defeat in Chicago.
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CUBS
Chicago
St. Louis
Schupp
One-Eyed Connelly Tours Boston Ahead of Carpentier Fight
James Connelly, famed globe trotter and fight aficionado, passes through Boston en route to New Jersey for the Carpentier-Levinsky bout on Columbus Day. He touts lifelong fandom, recalls Dempsey's KO of Miske, and notes his belief in champions and boxing lore amid a busy sports scene.
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Frank Dane
Leo P. ‘Flynn
New York
Dane
James) Connelly
Lowell
Boston
New Jersey
Connelly
United States
Dempsey
Miske
Chicago
Canada
National League previews two games Cincinnati Pittsburg
American League matchups include Washington at Boston for two games and New York at Philadelphia. Cleveland visits St. Louis.
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Washington
T. Louis
Philadelphia
Bees
T. Louis Peete
Wwe
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati-Pittsburg
Boston
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Vardon Ray Exhibition Match Set At Country Club
The Vardon Ray Ouimet Guilford exhibition goes on rain or shine today with a 9 30 morning start and 2 16 afternoon round. Non members cannot buy outsiders tickets. crowd likely 3000 to 5000. Odds of 10 to 8 favor the Englishmen with Nay and Vardon slight favorites after Belmont setback.
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Bostonian
Belmont
Nay
Vardon
Chestnut Hill
Lee Street
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