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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
20
In a chaotic sports page, Babe Ruth’s season start is mocked as a cartilage setback while the Tigers suffer a home opener loss. Mike O'Dowd is referenced in a boxing-tinged aside, with headline writers styling the piece as a ribbing over on-field and off-field bravado.
Cleveland routed St. Louis 11 to 3 in the opening game of the American League season. The Indians battered four pitchers, while the Browns managed two runs in the second inning on a double and two singles.
April 22 New York Americans beat Philadelphia 8 to 6 in a loosely played game as George Ruth, New York’s $125000 batsman, pulled a cartilage in batting practice and left the field. Ruth struck out in the first inning but endured great pain and was helped off. Pratt drove in two runs in the eighth to break a tie as Meusel, Gleich and Dykes contributed for New York.
Allen Russell blew up in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox lost 8 to 5 to Washington. The Sox led 5 0 before Russell’s control unravelled, with 11 walks and wild pitches aiding the Senators. Menosky left with an ankle injury after a fifth inning slide.
Menosky beat out a bunt to fill the bases as Hendryx collected four hits with a walk. He singled two teammates home while McInnis sacrificed. Foster grounded to O Neill and Menosky scored. Scott added an RBI single before Erickson appeared to dampen the Sox.
Georges Carpentier European heavyweight champion will box four exhibition rounds in New York on May 7. The event at the 71st Regiment Armory benefits a war veterans' building in the city.
Joe Eagan of Dorchester faces Silent Martin of New York in a 12 round main bout at the Commercial Club. Martin, a noted battler who has defeated Pat Reed and others, is favored to outwork Eagan and perhaps end in a hard fought draw. Semifinal features Pan McCormack vs Jack O’Leary with twin six round prelims, as a likely record crowd gathers.
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