FANG PAY DEAD PLAYER TRIBUTE
Raymond Chapman star of Cleveland AL club received public funeral honors in Cleveland as thousands lined streets to honor him after his death from a pitched ball in New York. Service at St John's cathedral featured a high requiem mass with attendance by team officials and players. Teammates arrived from New York for the Boston game postponed for Chapman's funeral. Tris Speaker and Jack Graney unable to attend. The service concluded with burial preparations undecided.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Raymond Chapman
St. John’s
Chapman
New York
Father
Nash
William A. Scullen
R. E. Chapman
Roy
Margaret
B. B. Johnson
James C. Dunn
New York Americans
Boston
Tris Speaker
Jack Graney
Graney
Speaker
Surprise Davis and Roberts Reach Finals in Doubles Showdown
Willis Davis and Roland Roberts, two Californians, stunned tennis fans by defeating William T. Tilden and Charles G. Garland in five sets at Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill. They will face national champion William M. Johnston and C. J. Griffin in the final after Johnston and Griffin defeated W. F. Johnson and S. W. Pearson.
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Boston
Willis Davis
Roland Roberts
Chestnut Hill
Longwood Cricket Club
William T. Tilden
Charles G. Garland
William M. Johnston
C. J. Griffin
Davis
Roberts
W. F. Johnson
S. W. Pearson
Middle States
Johnston
Griffin
Johnson and Pearson
Why Holland Defaulted To American Team In Davie Cup Final
Speculation on why Holland chose to have the final match played in the United States rather than in the Netherlands. Captain Hardy of the American team explains the Dutch National organization pressed for a home venue to boost postwar interest. Scheduling conflicts with the Dutch national championships prevented a later date, and the American team would have accommodated a later match if possible.
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Holland
United States
England
Hardy
Mollanders
Greb Beats Wiggins in 10-Round Newspaper Decision
Kalamazoo report lists Harry Greb of Pittsburgh defeating Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis by decision in a ten round boxing match held tonight here in Kalamazoo Michigan.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Harry Greb
Pittsburg
Chuck Wiggins
Altitude record by balloon soars to 61023 feet in Denver
United States Weather Bureau observation balloons shattered altitude marks in Denver as a miniature gas balloon climbed to 61023 feet, surpassing previous records. Observers noted speeds reaching 258 miles per hour at its peak, signaling a remarkable high altitude feat.
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Denver
United States Weather Bureau
De Palma Leads Elgin Road Race Start Draw
Elgin Illinois Aug 20 Ralph De Palma drawing first for tomorrow's 814 mile Elgin national road race with Jimmy Murphy second. Nine starters after W H Seymour was disqualified for piston displacement size. The event could decide the American racing championship with Gaston Chevrolet holding 1015 points, Milton 670, Murphy 665, and the winner earning 500 points.
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Elgin
Milton
Murphy
Gaston Chevrolet
Designer of Shamrock IV to design Maple Leaf challenger
Montreal Aug 20 Charlie Nicholson, designer of Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV, accepts commission to design the Maple Leaf Canada’s America's Cup challenger. Nicholson plans initial yacht work in England with completion of construction in Canada, per A C Ross promoter of the Maple Leaf project.
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Montreal
Charlie Nicholson
Thomas Lipton
Canada
A. C. Ross
Ross
Nicholson
England
McGraw Resumes Giants Management
New York Aug 20 John Mc Graw manager of the Giants has gone to Chicago to take charge of his team. His attorney said he informed the district attorney he would return in 48 hours if needed regarding the inquiry into how actor John Co Slavin fractured his skull outside the McGraw home after a Lambs club fracas. The lawyer added McGraw had nothing to do with Slavin’s injuries.
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New York
John McGraw
New York Giants
Chicago
McGraw
John Co. Slavin
Lambs Club
Slavin
Crawley Wins First in Miele Shoot Arena Aggregate
In Toledo on August 20 Sergt C B Crawley USMC of Philadelphia won first in the arena aggregate at the National Rifle Association event. His 726 total covers Wimbledon cup Leech cup Marine corps members and President's cup matches. W T Stokes Washington DC was second with 734 and Frank Kean Woburn MA third with 731. Captain Charles J Vanamburg Bridgeport CT and Charles R Noordstrom USMCG tied for fourth with 730. W H Spencer Missouri civilian team topped the Camp Perry match with 191 of 200.
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Toledo
Ohio
C. B. Crawley
Philadelphia
National Rifle Association
Marine Corps
W. T. Stokes
Washington
D. C
Frank Kean
Woburn
Mass
Charles J. Vanamburg
Bridgeport
Cornell to retain Courtney system after coach death
Cornell’s athletic authorities plan to continue the Courtney rowing method without hiring an external coach. John Hoyle, the long-time assistant and current boat house leader, is set to run fall practice with possible help from John L. Colyer, a former crew member and acting coach in 1916.
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Cornell
Charles E. Courtney
John Hoyle
Courtney
Hoyle
John L. Colyer
Colyer
Pope Wages Mannix to Use Moderation
London August 20 The consistory at Rome has directed to Archbishop Daniel J Mannix of Melbourne Australia a strong exhortation urging moderation in his treatment of British political questions according to a US British official message from Rome today.
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London
Rome
Daniel J. Mannix
Melbourne
Australia
White Sox Win Double Header
Chicago won both games of today's double header in Philadelphia. First game score 7 to 4. second game forfeited with Chicago leading 5 to 2 in the ninth when fans flooded the field. A two-minute moment of silence occurred in memory of Rey Chapman during the fifth inning of the first game.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Styles
Chill
Rey Chapman
Chigazo
Faber and Schalk
Harris
Bigbee
Perkins
Myatt
Grigres
Kerr and
Schalk
Perry
Worlds Record Holders Slump at Narberth Grand Circuit
The day at Narberth saw a decline for world record holders in Grand Circuit races. Frisco June won the first two heats of the Holmes stake 3 year old pace, while Edna Early claimed the Hanover stake, and Hollywood Naomi dominated the Bulls’ Head Bazaar 2:18 trotters in straight heats ending at 2:10%. Comet led the First President’s cup in the 2:08 trotters. Ben White drove Guesswork to 2:20 miles with a 2:12% pro rata.
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Philadelphia
Narberth
Holmes
Frisco
Ben White
Hanover
Edna
Ethel Chimes
Hollywood Naomi
Comet
Trunk Line Railroads Report Large June Deficit
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a preliminary report showing June deficits for U S trunk line railroads totaling 15 616 328. For the first half of 1920 railways earned 13 664 120, down from 104 930 908 in 1919. Wages increases from wage board decisions are noted but full back payments remain to be allowed.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Buenos Aires Dock Strike Impacts US Vessels
American ships in the river Plate trade face heavy losses from lack of return cargoes as port workers refuse wool and hides in sympathy with strikers. Many vessels are being diverted and charter rates show instability amid the strike.
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Buenos Aires
River Plate
Milwaukee Land Company Sells Land and Mills in Idaho
Spokane news reports the Milwaukee Land company sold a large timber land area in northern Idaho and a sawmill and planing mill at St. Joe to the Winston Rosenberry company for about 2 million dollars. The deal includes roughly 250 million feet of timber, logging railroads and equipment, camps and livestock, announced by C B Sanderson of Seattle.
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Spokane
Wash
Milwaukee Land Company
Idaho
St. Joe
Winton-Rosenberry Company
C. B. Sanderson
Seattle
Reds overpower Dodgers in sluggers filled game
Cincinnati beats Brooklyn 10 to 3 at home as three visitors pitchers toil. Mamaux is lifted in the fifth, Mitchell in the sixth, Mohart hit hard, Luque weakens in the eighth before Fisher finishes. Score Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 3. Batteries Mamaux Mitchell Mohart Meller Taylor Luque Fisher Wingo.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Brooklyn
Mamaux
Mitchell
Mohart
Luque
Fisher
Meller
Taylor
Wingo
Cubs Defeat Giants with Paskett Big Hit
CHICAGO, Aug. 20. The Cubs beat the Giants 5 to 1 as Paskett starred with a home run and a triple. Alexander allowed eleven hits but stayed steady in tight spots. Chicago struck Benton in the second and third innings, with Douglas and Winters finishing. Final line shows New York 1, Chicago 5 with Benton, Douglas, Winters and Smith– Gonzales, Alexander, and O’Farrell.
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Chicago
New York
Alexander
Benton
Douglas
Winters
Paskett
Chigazs
Smith
Gonzales
O'Farrell
Phillies Win Eleven Inning Battle Over Pittsburg
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 4 to 2 in eleven innings. Ponder was unsteady early, Betts allowed only two hits after the first inning. Players and spectators stood silent for one minute at 4 o'clock in respect to Ray Chapman. Score details: Philadelphia 00001000102. Pittsburg 10000001000. Batteries Betts and Tragesser for Philadelphia Ponder and Haeffner for Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Ponder
Betts
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Tragesser
Haeffner
St Louis Beats Boston Amid Chapman Memorial
St Louis defeated Boston 6 to 4 in a game at St Louis delayed five minutes for Ray Chapman’s memory. Doak left after being hit on the leg by Boeckel’s drive in the second inning. Scoring showed St Louis taking an early lead and holding on with a late rally.
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Oeschger
Boston
Doak
Boeckel
Ray Chapman
Fillingim
O'Neill
Goodwin
Clemons
Dempsey Prepares for Labor Day Fight With Miske
Dempsey finishes light workout and will start boxing tomorrow in Benton Harbor Michigan as he trains for the Labor Day bout with Billy Miske. Dempsey plans a strenuous daily program while Miske is expected to arrive Tuesday to complete his prep.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Dempsey
Eastman Springs
Miske
Edar Ann Hutchinson Wins Golf Semi Final at Meet
Chicago Aug 20 J Douglas Edgar of Atlanta and Jock Hutchinson of Chicago won their PGA semi final matches today and will meet in the finals Edgar defeated George McLean of Great Neck NY 8 and 7 Hutchinson beat Arty Hampton of Richmond 4 and
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Chicago
J. Douglas Edgar
Atlanta
Jock Hutchinson
Professional Golfers Association
Edgar
George McLean
Great Neck
N. Y
Hutchinson
Arty Hampton
Richmond
Pacific International Scores by City Tally
A compact report lists city counts for Pacific International events with Victoria Spokane Yakima Tacoma Seattle and Vancouver contributing varied scores. Vancouver leads with ten points followed by Yakima eight and Spokane three, while Seattle and Tacoma post two and four respectively.
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Pacific International
Victoria
Spokane
Yakima
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Scores From West Coast Hockey Night
Sacramento 1 Los Angeles 4 Salt Lake 9 San Francisco 1 Oakland 11 Portland 32 Vernon 3 Seattle 4.
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Oakland
Portland
Vernon
Seattle
Total Olympic track and field scores at Antwerp
At the finish of today's program in the Olympic stadium United States led with 158 points followed by England 66 Finland 58 Sweden 590 France 20 South Africa 16 Italy 14 Canada 7 Denmark 7 New Zealand 5 Norway 3 Estonia 3 Czecho Slovakia 3 Holland 2 Belgium 1.
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Antwerp
Associated Press
Olympic Stadium
United States
England
Finland
Sweden
France
South Africa
Italy
Canada
Denmark
New Zrealand
Norway
Esthonia
Czecho-Slovakia
Holland
Belgium
Foss Sets Olympic Pole Vault Record in Antwerp
EF K Foss of Chicago A A cleared 14 feet 5 1/2 inches to break the Olympic record amid rainy cool weather. Nurmi of Finland led a dramatic 10,000 meters won in a toe to toe finish with Guillemot of France, Wilson of England, and MacCare of Italy. American sprinters claimed top spots in the 200 meters while placing in the 400 and steeplechase. The U S also approved entries for upcoming meets in Paris and London.
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Antwerp
Associated Press
EF. K. Foss
Chicago
A. A
Guillemot
Cole
Foss
Cornell
United States
Nurmi
Finland
Wilson
England
MacCare
Italy
Nurm
Paris
London
Davis Cup Trail Reaches New Milestone Miles For Victory
The Davis Cup, begun by Dwight F. Davis in 1900, has traveled over 36,000 miles. With Australia hosting now, the American team aims to add 10,000 miles by bringing the trophy back to the United States, continuing its role in expanding international tennis competition.
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Dwight F. Davis
St. Louis
United States
Australia
England
Cup mileage by challenging teams across years
The cup would near 100000 miles if it had not stayed in one country for years. That is the distance traveled by all challenging teams, both successful and unsuccessful. This excludes would-be challengers eliminated in earlier rounds.
United States Cup Team Sets Travel Records for 25,000 Miles
The American team bound for the challenge round in Auckland New Zealand next December will cover about 25 000 miles by steamship and rail while traveling to and from events. Californian William M Johnston, national champion, leads the roster with a 2800 mile first leg from San Francisco to New York then 3100 miles to Antwerp from New York.
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Uncle Sam
Auckland
New Zealand
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
New York
Antwerp
Marathoner’s Journey Adds 8100 Miles Homeward
The text notes a traveler avoiding the Channel crossing, tallying 8100 miles more to return to New York, with additional legs to Boston and Newport for the Eastern championships, then another leg to San Francisco. It emphasizes the vast routing and distances rather than times or scores.
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English Channel
England
New York
Boston
Newport
San Francisco
Johnston Amazes With 28000 Miles For Tennis Honors
That makes 12000 miles Johnston has covered and plans 8000 more from San Francisco to Sydney and Auckland on the way home. Johnston totals 28000 miles while the Davis cup group of five will travel 140000 miles or more. Americans are eager to win the trophy, spending time money and energy.
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Johnston
San Francisco
Sydney
Australia
Auckland
New Zealand
Samuel Hardy
Henry Elionsky Starts 100 Mile Swim Attempt
The date for Henry Elionsky's attempt to swim 100 miles continuously is set for Saturday September 11. The start will be from Brighton Beach baths near Coney Island at dawn and the world endurance champion is expected to participate.
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Henry Elionsky
Brighton Beach Baths
G@oney Island
Record Swim Attempt in Lake Erie Aims 100 Mile Stretch
A swimmer trains in Lake Erie near Cleveland to swim 100 miles in one stretch, with 24 hours or more in the water and powerful beach searchlights at night. He has progressed from a five mile canter to 25 miles every other day, and his coach notes fresh water is harder than salt. Elionsky previously held the 65 mile best. The competitor believes his Lake Erie effort equates to about 40 miles in the ocean.
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Elionski
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Elionsky
Modesty Guides YMCA Tank Feat Remarks
After considering the figures we choose to say nothing about certain exploits in the YMCA tank. We deem modesty commendable in this instance and refrain from publicizing those feats.
Over 20,000 U.S. millionaires listed by census
The financial census reports more than twenty thousand American millionaires. It excludes Babe Ruth for now but expects him to join the ranks within years. The count also includes about a dozen former ball players who prospered through oil investments.
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United States
Babe” Ruth
Prohibition Era Man Found With Wagonload Of Coal
A man was discovered lying in a wagon piled with coal and other goods yesterday. Observers noted he appeared to have bought a large quantity of coal despite tight times, though the source of his funds remains unclear.
Unconscious Comedy In Local Mines League Play
In a Thursday night Mines league game Skinny Sundberg of the Colorado Pitts monts was on first base as Frazier hit a pop to Scribner at Timber Butte. Scribner chased the ball and caught it a third of the way to second while Sundberg, advancing to second, stopped and then sprinted back to first as Scribner was close behind. The crowd roared at the humorous misplay.
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Mines League
Skinny” Sundberg
Colorado Pittsmonts
Frazier
Scribner
Timber Butte
Skinny
Shorty Sautter Tracks Wild Summer Infield Play
In Timber Butte action Shorty Sautter chased a Miles homer and raced the ball to fielding stops. He made several catches on hard runs and foul balls, fielded a Weis hit deflected into a homer by Deltz, and turned a single into a double with speed. The crowd hailed it as a jack rabbit exhibition of the summer.
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Shorty” Sautter
Timber Butte
Miles
Shorty
Weis
Deltz
Rube Marquard Suspected of Using Emery Paper
In a New York Brooklyn game umpires Klemm and Emilie seized his old glove and forced a new one after suspicion of emery paper on the ball. He was knocked out of the box soon after, and no emery was found in the new glove, leaving officials to wonder what it was loaded with.
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New York - Brooklyn
Rube” Marquard
Klemm
Emilie
Rube
Maroons Claim Victory After Jam Panned Bone Comment
A Chicago nine member described their Tokyo game win over Waseda as caused by a "jam panned bone." The Waseda shortstop committed a costly error, allowing the Maroons to secure the victory in the spring matchup.
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University of Chicago
Tokyo
Waseda University
Waseda
Maroons
Local Merchants Accused of Misleading Signs
Citizens note that several Arizona Street shopfronts display signs claiming to forge every description while no banking trouble is heard about the operators. The tersely worded observation questions the honesty of local business men and their advertised skills.
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Arizona Street
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