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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
1
Menosky delivers a timely hit in a late frame as the Red Sox edge the opponent 3 to 2 in a tight ninth inning. Pennock shines on the mound while Shawkey pitches well in a pitching duel.
Miller Huggins and the Yankees were set for their first win of the series when Boston staged a ninth inning rally to beat New York 3 to 2. The Red Sox claimed their fifth straight victory as fans watched the unfolding disappointment for the Yankees.
In a wonderful climax the hard feeling between the two teams boiled over with expressions of rivalry while Umpire Connolly kept order on the field throughout the tense finish.
The Quincy City Council voted last night against accepting the Sunday sport law privileges, taking the ground in a contentious decision that impacts local sporting events and operation hours.
The issue was settled by a public vote at the general election with a six to three decision. The result reflects the will of the people on the matter presented. The voting proceeded under the usual electoral procedures to determine the outcome.
Local shipping circles fear the steamer William O'Brien, an American wooden vessel, is lost with her entire crew after reporting last Sunday that her hatches were blown off and she was taking on water. A wireless message seeking help went unanswered.
Baltic and Minnekahda reached the area at latitude 39 60, about 500 miles from Philadelphia, but found no trace of the O'Brien after two hours. Coast guard ships Acushnet and Seminole likewise reported no signs. Port Saunders later reported passing an empty life boat marked William O'Brien.
H J Boland secretary to President De Valera and member of the provisional Irish Republic Parliament issues a statement in Washington replying to Sir Auckland Geddes on the Irish question.
Mr Boland argues that Britain should place constitutional responsibility on Irish people to resolve their political differences within the empire. He rejects Sir Auckland Geddes claim that Britain speaks for Ireland and says the Irish question is international and an American issue.
A violent tornado devastates three Southern states, wiping out towns and causing millions in losses. The disaster leaves about 140 dead as rescue teams search the debris for survivors and assesses widespread damage.
A death list exceeding 140 and property losses running into millions marked the toll in the trio of states hit by the disaster. Birmingham dispatch notes devastation across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee with ongoing recovery efforts and a focus on affected communities.
Miss Martha T. Foster of Melrose dies after years of grief over the 1916 murder of Loretta Wakelin near Swain's Pond. Foster, Ripley School teacher, sent Loretta home from class the day she forgot her book, an act tied to a crime that shocked Boston and Melrose. Her health declined since the girl's murder, and friends say the burden of guilt contributed to her death.
Homer S. Cummings was chosen to preside as temporary chairman of the Democratic national convention in San Francisco on June 28 and to deliver the keynote address outlining party policies for the forthcoming campaign.
At a luncheon the Democratic chiefs formed a convention slate and listened to a speech by their leader who charged the Republican party with losing its moral character and attacked Congress actions.
Forty six of 1849 precincts reported including twenty in Douglas county Omaha. Hitchcock's slate of delegates is expected to carry the state. Ballot and weather delays hold up returns.
Forecast for northern New England calls for cloudy skies with showers likely Wednesday and Thursday and little temperature change. Southern New England and eastern New York may also see showers with moderate temperatures and fresh southerly winds. General rains have occurred east of the Mississippi in the past day.
Weather line predicts showers and unsettled skies today and into tonight. Temperatures will hover moderately warm with lingering rain chances.
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