Milbanks May Be Yale Grid Star From Indiana Stoker
Milbanks, an Indiana youth who worked as a stoker, is profiled as a potential Yale football star. The piece describes his immense strength, scrimmage dominance, and a vow to seize opportunities in major college play, plus anecdotes of his work ethic and a hotel job pivot. It notes Yale, Princeton, and Harvard as context for a towering preseason assessment.
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Milbanks
Indiana
Stoker
ELI
Yate
Walter Camp
Tad Jones
Gernie
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Reruhs
Milbanka
Hannah
Fernie
Hercules
Kiant
Readville Track Racing Delayed By Rain
August 25 rain postponed all Day Two events of the Readville track program. Racing was halted in four events as seat conditions forced the delay, with officials rescheduling for tomorrow. In Syracuse, Mary Robertson of the 1920 Syracuse football team will return this year under an assistant in charge of linesmen, per head official Fi Mechan.
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Teadville
Mase
Raa
Readville
Gne
Stracuse
Robertson
Syracuse
Ruth Stars at Bat as Yankees Beat Bisons
Ruth leads the Yankees in a decisive win over the Bisons with strong batting and clutch hits. The game features key plays by Fisher and Urban as New York clinches the score, with notable pitching support and defense shaping the outcome.
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Ruth
Yankees
Bisons
Salkkhuth
New York
Gough
Fisher Wid Urban
Sine Prerson
City league final round players announced
The Board of Recreation lists eligible players for the City baseball league final round led by the Lockwoods. Names include Gas Light Company manager J Hull and many others across streets and clubs, with numerous last names and multiple addresses in a dense roster.
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CITY
Board of Recreation
City Baseball League
Lockwoods
Teagie
Sitle
Gas Light Company
J. Hull
MnUpinwpart Avenue
M. Briin
Newport golf tourney caps entries at twenty players
A 20 player limit is set for a Newport golf championship with an in season qualifier determining the field. National champions Ans i wis Oupimet and Jesse Guilford are noted among invitees or references, as the format promises a golf ball for top score and a silver ball for the runner up. The winner gains ownership of the trophy.
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Newport. R
Plasyer
Thomgshire Ruyner
Golfers Halted From Competing In Pelham Event
A garbled note from New York on August 29 reports a ruling preventing certain golfers from taking part in a Pelham event. The text references Hutchison and a Chicago figure, with unclear affiliations and details about restrictions or penalties.
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New York
Stamford Promoter Plans Arena Fight With Kearns Star
Thomas RFeily promoter, based in Stamford, aims to stage a major boxing event featuring Kearns and Deminie in Stamford late September or October. Reports from Madison Square Garden confirm talks, with plans for a large arena and a possible bout with Keurne next month.
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Thomas
Rfeily
New York
Saratona
Kearns
Anager
Deminie Fe
Marty Wits
Stamford
Kelly
Paddy Mate
Stanford
Joe Steeneted
Shelly Waether
Joy Bredgepertners
Stryker Beats Colonel Snover in 1-0 Booster Win
Stryker edged Colonel Snover 1-0 as Bygwell drove in the only run in a closely contested game. Waorhu and Nagle contributed with key at bats while Suyker delivered a late plate appearance.
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Stryker
Snover
Boosters
Stykeur
Bygwell
Les
Waorhu
Nagle
Suyker
Soemuwhee
Four Indians players near league top in listing
The Cleveland Indians remain near the top of the American League due to four key players. Speaker leads as manager and center fielder, with punchy pitching by a star and strong defense in shortstop. The lineup’s depth and indomitable spirit keep the team competitive against heavy odds.
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Cleveland Indians
Ind. Lenter
Tis Sperker
Pope Vine
Siuariston
Charlie l
Aries Jenese
Indians
Clu
Cente Felder
Cheveland
Yankees
Damieeny
Ruth Jamieson
Sewell
Qpieker
Dempsey Readies For Firpo Title Fight After Rain Halted Match
In Saratoga and Atlantic City reports, heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey endured a rain-affected week. He knocked out rumors of poor form, planned to resume training in three days, and prepared for a September 4 title defense against Luis Angel Firpo in New York. Firpo faced a damp Atlantic City workout as rain interrupted his preparations.
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Saratoga Springs
Cassociated Press
Dempsey
Saratoga Iwice
Dempney
Luis Angel Firpo
New York
Dampsey
Jack McAuliffe
Detroit
Dempsary
McAuliffe
Firpo
Farmer Lodge
Minnesota
Lille
Atlantic City
Han
Tochiviks
Willard Wailing
Denn
Iist UK
Mle
Nat
Carpentier
Dempeac
Jack Johnson
Fastning
Karen Eight
Billy Miske
Dreamland
Yank
Focal Xymna
Menuphe
Johnny Wilson
Harry Greb
Polo Grounds
Alee
Harry Greh
Earle
Johnny
Wilson
Thi Ma
Tural
Frank Marlow
Marty Kolleg
Marlow
Wilkes
The Sportlight on Davis Cup and boxing era debates
Grantland Rice weighs the Davis Cup clash and the Willard Firpo fight dynamic. The piece contrasts mental approach and physical power, noting Australia's Davis Cup team and the era's greats like Tilden, Johnson, and Dempsey with Carpentier’s limited reach. It frames sport as a test of will, strategy, and stamina in a turbulent period.
Kaceys Face Methodists In Weekend Showdown
A garbled game preview notes Kaceys set to meet Methodists Saturday in a key matchup. The fragment references players, coaches, and team dynamics though specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption. Entitled names like Baker and Oxigentor appear amid distorted text.
Reds lose to Braves in ten innings at Boston
In Boston on August 23 Cincinnati fell 2 1 to 1 to the Braves after ten innings, dropping a half game in the National League pennant race with the Cliants. Genewich pitched well for Boston while Burns and Ford starred in the field. Beinnis produced a key infield roller for the decisive run, and Nixon and Pinelli contributed earlier.
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Cincinnati
Lensining Gue
Huston
York
Ste
Ginewich
Felix
Nixon
South
Jwarth
BeInnis
Genewlen
Genewich
Burns
Ford
Reds
Duncan
Hargrave
Pinelli
Graves
Melanis
Johnny Wilson Chance To Redeem In Greb Bout Tomorrow
Boston August 25. Manager J C Kanaly plans to rally support for a national A A U championship and Olympic tryoff at Halladium. Jack Ryder and A A A delegates head to Chicago for Mings Field championships next Friday to push the cause.
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Johnny Wilson
Gree
Boston
Halladium
J. C. Kanaly
Boston Athletic Club Association
Jack Ryder
A.A. A
Chicago
Mings Field
Kanaly
Tech Field
Cambridge
Emmets to Play in Springfield on Labor Day
The Young Emmet Gaelic team travels to Springfield on Labor Day for a match against the City of Homes combination. The unbeaten Emmets aim to preserve their flawless record amid Springfield’s 50th anniversary festivities and a joint track and field meet. Players, officials, and supporters may join by notifying Manager McDermott, with all hands expected at 10 oclock Monday morning.
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Springfield
Louis Chevrolet Labor Day Auto Races Controversy
A garbled report from Louis Chevrolet Labor Day racing events mentions a fatal incident and driver standings. It references a court case and driver dismissals, hinting at competition results, but the text is severely corrupted, obscuring key names, dates, and outcomes.
Obscure 19th Century Notice From Boston Widens
Fragmentary OCR text notes an obituary or legal notice mentioning William of Boston, possibly a civic or fraternal order context. Details are incomplete but suggest a death, affiliation with a local group, and a funeral or formal event in Led vereren or a similar locale. The fragment preserves names and organizational hints without full clarity.
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Gaffeny
Joe Guman
John Gruman
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Capitol Ayestic
Joe Bike
John Bike
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Wattery
Sintford Stehle
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Zadeff
Zinn
Witte Sox
William McGuire
Ennell Street
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Dannenberg
Joe Liptak
John Lipteck
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O'Neil
Rodney Rouge
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Harry Wills
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Vinnie Eae
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Malice Piura
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Rockaway Hunt Chin
Mola B. Mallory
Edith Sigourney
Leslie Bancraft
Helen Pollak Falk
Rowden
Grantland Ride
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Tilden Willduhngton
Earest Hills
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Carl Morris
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Dotinson Freause
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Peter Schuyler
Havana
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Paton and Donovan, Incorporated
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Dean Tae
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