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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
14
A satirical column mocks Edison and wartime politics, recounting gibes about inventors and politicians. It riffs on a Turkish sultan, WWI themes, and Prohibition era humor, mixing caricature with regional jabs and sports quips.
The City Council unanimously tabled Mayor Peters' Sunday sports permit order, which would authorize private property permits for tennis and golf. Members opposed transferring power to one official and will discuss the issue at the next meeting. The order followed requests for private court permits and would require listing all eligible properties.
New York Nationals third baseman Frank Frisch underwent an appendix operation after suffering appendicitis on his way from Boston. He is reported resting comfortably tonight.
Inquiries about Wollaston practice hours confirm the course will charge the usual green fee for warm ups before the open tournament. Alec Campbell heads to Baltimore for an exhibition match with Freddy McLeod and two others on Fred's home course. Other courses like Commonwealt Albermarle Winchester progress with renovations and greens work as Olympic golf dates loom, while concerns grow over American participation and travel for titles.
Cambridge Latin School defeats Rindge 8 to 1 at Russ Field to extend unbeaten streak in the Suburban league. McCrehan hurled nine strikeouts and contributed at the plate as the Cantabs led start to finish. Next games: Medford Wednesday, Malden Saturday, Everett Monday.
Braves overpower Philadelphia 10 to 3 as Oeschger wins and Rixey falters. Pick slams four hits and Maranville, O’Neill, Holke contribute key runs while Williams and Mann spark the Quakers’ defense lapses. Casey Stengel furious after strikeout as Hank O’Day sews up the end.
Newton High School defeated Brookline High 10 to 6 at Brookline Field. Hodder broke his leg sliding into second in Newton's half of the fourth. Leonardi was spiked and continued playing. Brookline's Kelly left with a hand injury in the fifth, while Farrell starred for Newton with four hits in four official at bats.
New York’s Jack Sharkey meets Abe Friedman in Mechanics Building tonight in a bout seen as a likely springboard to a world title clash with either Jim Wilde of Britain or Pete Herman. Wilde may attend to watch and potential future battles loom. Both fighters arrive in strong form and eye a strong victory to elevate their standings.
Ivan Linow the Cossack battled Zbyszko the Polish giant for an hour and nineteen minutes at Mechanics Building but fell to a flying mare. Cyclone Burns beat George Manich in a lively bout, while Jim Londos floored Bob Brown in forty eight minutes. American Association rules applied. one fall was recorded in each match.
Arthur Duffey prints Charley Percival’s vehement denial of his own death in Cuba and multiple battles abroad. Percival recounts service in the AEF, a Nov 5 1918 wound at Apremont, and his return to work in New York. He confirms he is fit for the next year.
The Speaker defeated Ty Cobb for the American League batting title in 2016. A note asks where to obtain a Kentucky races programme from the Courier Journal News Bureau in Louisville. Also mentions Benjy Leonard’s current status and an upcoming New England all round athletic championship entry.
In the six furlong first race Marvin May won for three year olds and up with Opportunity and Puilux following. Other races saw All in Black taking second in maiden fillies four furlongs, Sands of Pleasure leading the one mile contest, Prince Pal winning the Frankfort stakes with Peace Pennant disqualified, Ben Valet prevailing in two year olds four furlongs, Finis capturing the six furlongs for three year olds and up, and Red Start winning the one mile fourth race with J Stone and Bond placing behind.
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