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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
15
The Red Sox dominated the game on their first visit of the season, delivering a cohesive defense and a potent offense. Scott Perry took the loss as Boston rolled to a 9 to 0 victory in a fast, well played contest.
Boston defeats Philadelphia 6 to 3 as Red Sox push across four runs in the first and five in the seventh. Everett Scott extends consecutive games record with a homer in the fourth. Herbie Pennock masters eight innings of strong pitching and solid defense seals the win.
Boxing notes confirm fighter Tommy Corcoran stopped Britt in the ninth round rather than the tenth, validating position A and invalidating 3B. The result adjusts the bout’s stoppage timing and scoring implications.
Somerville High tops Malden 6 to 1 at Malden Athletic Field. Dowd stars for Somerville with stellar defense and a second inning hit driving in the first run. Glennon pitched six for Malden before MacDonald held Somerville scoreless. Red Cahill returns for Malden. Attendance about 500.
The St Josephs T A Society of the West End will hold its final open amateur boxing show of the season at the Commercial club rooms a week from Monday evening May 10. Events include 108 115 and 125 pound classes plus two special bouts featuring top New England and National contenders Arthur Heizer Roxbury vs Jimmy Manning South Boston and Joe Welch East Boston vs Vin Forti East Boston.
By a 10 to 6 vote the Melrose Board of Aldermen refused to accept the committee report on the Sunday Sports Bill. The panel had urged approval with restrictions, but the board refused. The measure will appear on the ballot at the next election for voters to decide.
The Naval Academy swept a triple victory over Harvard on the Severn with its varsity, second, and freshman crews all defeating the Crimson by broad margins. Conditions were rough and the day drew a smaller crowd than usual due to poor water.
Navy freshmen and second crew triumph as Dick Glendon leads the plebes to a four length win over Harvard. Huntington sets a steady stroke while 18th season coach Glen don presides as the elder Dick Glen don bids to repeat last year’s collegiate title. The day proves odd with light crowds and choppy water.
New York defeated Washington 3 to 2 in a ninth inning rally. Meusel tied the game on a plays with Bodie scoring on an error as O Neill fumbled Pipp’s grounder. Pratt handled 16 chances for the Yankees.
St Louis pitcher Vangilder shutout Detroit with three scattered hits as the Browns beat the Tigers 4 to 1 in the opener. Detroit's lone run came in the ninth on Veach's RBI hit after two outs. Tobin hit the park's first homer of the season in the sixth, driving in Austin.
Announced yesterday a handicap versus bogey competition will be held next Saturday afternoon at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. The club also plans an additional open tournament on June 17.
American League matches include Boston at Philadelphia, Washington at New York, Detroit at St. Louis, Chicago at Cleveland. National League features Philadelphia at Boston, New York at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Pittsburg at Chicago.
Jack "Twin" Sullivan outboxed Karl Wiecks at Union Square A C Somerville with a fifth round referee stoppage for the veteran's first local appearance in years. Larry Costello and Al Laynes fought a rugged eight round semi final with Costello earning the decision amid a busy, crowd-pleasing card. Prelims saw Young Robson stop Young Sullivan in the third and Young Walsh defeat Young Clancy in three.
Weather forces a premature finish in the Mobile at Atlanta game with the final score 8 to 6 when the eighth was called. All other games in the Southern Association were postponed due to wet conditions. In college baseball Hamilton faced Lehigh while Colgate won 8 to 5.
In Antwerp on April 26 Finland won first place, Norway second, England third and the United States placed fourth in the Olympic figure skating pairs event.
Frank Schoell of Buffalo defeated Cleveland Johnny Downes in a 10 round win at the Commonwealth A C in Scenic Temple. Newman Regan beat K O Charley Brennan in the semi final while Pat Mulkern outpointed Frank McFarland and Pat Kelly stopped Charley Wilson in the prelims. Attendance was small.
The U S Marine Corps trains men to use their heads hands and feet, offering travel and athletic recreation. Marines gain seamanship infantry skills and can qualify for big civilian jobs after service. They are stationed worldwide including Haiti the Philippines London Paris and China. Visit the recruiting office at 22 Tremont Row Scollay Square Boston Mass for more information and a truthful booklet.
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