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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1920

Page

7

Crack Bay State Miler to wear Uncle Sam colors at Antwerp

George Goodwin the New England miler from Wakefield and Bowdoin has been chosen by the American Olympic committee to wear the U S colors in the Antwerp games. A Brunswick Wakefield dispute over his bid centers on his Maine Bowdoin ties while his rise from Wakefield High School to intercollegiate star and Maine champion is cited.

Crack Bay State Uncle Sam Wakefield Mass Brunswick Maine George Goodwin Sterling New England George Bowdoin College Goodwin America Wakefield High School Harvard Eddie Farrell Farrell Wakefield High Good Brunswick College Bowdoin Johnny Magee Hills and Dales

Kerr Delivers Walkoff Win For White Sox In 10th

Chicago sees Dick Kerr drive a two base hit to left in the 10th to score John Collins and give the White Sox a 4 3 victory over the Red Sox. Williams started strong for Boston but faded in the later innings as Kerr and teammates produced the decisive run.

Chicago Wee Richard Kerr Sox Claude Williams White Sox John Collings Kerr Menosky Williams Elmer Myers Red Sox Cleveland Eegan Hall of Fame Claude Risberg Myers Vitt Hooper E. Collins Weaver Jackson John Collins Eddie John Foster Scott Schalk AB. R PO. A. EF Fe. Xtures B. Collies O Weaver I. Collins S Schalk P Too aMurphy Boston E. Vitt Das Hs Menosky Schang McInnis Fcott Bailey Secorv UCSC Sth K. Collins J. Collins Myera Hildebrand Brave

Boston Man Wins G C Race at Fort Miami

Lon McDonald of Indianapolis dominated the closing card at Fort Miami track. He won two of three events the 2:06 trot with Baron Degantle and the 2:20 trot with Dottie Day, on getaway day in Toledo.

Toledo Lon McDonald Indianapolis Fort Miami McDonald Baron Degantle Dottie Day

Baron Degantle Wins Steadman Sweepstakes In Close Finish

Baron Degantle captured the Steadman Sweepstakes ahead of Peter Coley after bad breaks in the first heats. Don De Lopez led early under Pop Geers as high class rivals chased. Dottie Day won the 2:20 trot for McDonald, while The Boston Man triumphed in the 2:15 pace and Bonique edged at the wire in heat three. most horses shipped to North Randall for next week’s races.

Baron Degantle Peter Coley Don de Lopez Pop Geers Dottie Day McDonald Baroness Hanover Boston M. Fleming Bonique North Randall Track

Concord Junction Faces Medford in 3:15 PM Baseball Showdown

Concord Junction plans to extend its nine game win streak as it hosts Medford at the playground tomorrow afternoon at 3 15 Lincoln tipped to start with Morgan catching. Assistant manager Lawrence leads in manager Cousins absence on vacation.

Concord Junction Medford Town Lincoln Morgan Robert E. Cousins Lawrence Junction Nine

Concord Hosts Semi final and Final of President's Trophy

Play for the President's Trophy may continue tomorrow at Concord Country Club if players return. Semi final and final rounds were scheduled for the links off the old Road to Nine Acre Corner in Concord.

Concord Nine Acre Corner

Wigwam Bargain Day Opens With Doubleheader

The Braves and Cardinals will play a regularly scheduled double header at Braves Field this afternoon. The first game starts at 1 15 p m to help out of town visitors reach home promptly after the contests.

Braves Cardinals Braves Feld

Indians Rally Past Braves Field For Seventh Straight Win

The Tribe and their followers enjoyed a lucky seventh yesterday at Braves Field as Boston chased seven runs with two outs but fell to Branch Rickey's Cardinals 7 to 3, securing their second straight loss for Boston.

Braves Field Bostons Branch Rickey Cardinals

Doak Narrowly Shuts Down Tribe In Late Rally

Willie Doak pitched six solid innings for Mound City but fell behind as the Stallings squad surged late. Jack Scott held the line for Allston, while Hornsby Fournier and Stock led an 9-hit attack, Powell and Mann scoring on key plays as the Tribe reclaimed a two run edge before Kolke’s homer sealed a tight final.

Willie Doak Mound City Stallings Tony Boecker Ford O'Neill Heathcote Big Jack Scott Allston Fournier Hornsby Doak Ray Powell Boeckel Pick Hornaby Scott Leslie Mann Lou Christenbury Sullivan Curise Christy Tie Powell Mann Walter Kolke Stock Rogers Hornsby Rickey Cardinals Kornaby Sth Clemone Oth Kircher Louie Oss Roeckel Christenbury Clemons Holke Hoegekel Helke Lavau Te Fournier Doak Et Hite Doa Sim Vipires Quigley O' Day

Beals Wright Wins Final Net Doubles Title

Beals Wright and W. M. Washburn of New York won the final doubles at Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club. They defeated Richard Harte and G. C. Caner in four sets 2-6 6-8 6-3 8-6 to claim the challenge cup from W. T. Tilden and Vincent Richards as holders.

Beals Wright Seabright N. J Beals Harvard

Browns Bang Griff s 14 to 7 over Washington in St Louis

St Louis defeated Washington 14 to 7 as Williams homered in the sixth and Judge followed with two straight four base hits tying the score in the frame. Courtney pitched for Washington and Engel for St Louis.

ST. Louis Williams Washington Judge Torres Courtney Rice Smith Harris Belle Engel Davis Acosta Connolly Nallin T. Louis AB. R U“ Gerber Wena Gedeon Jacobson O O Smith Tobin Rfa Severeid Ernee Milan Roth Darris Shanks Avonta

Betting 5 to 1 In Big Open Golf Tourney

Toledo Ohio August 6 The National Open championship golf tournament starting here next week draws record interest. English stars plus top American players boost attention and betting stands at 5 to 1 with Hagen the American favorite and Ray the English challenger seen as a serious threat.

Toledo Ohio America Hagen Ray

Freighter Suporteo Steams Into Halifax After Leak

The American freighter Suporteo, launched two months ago, steamed into Halifax harbor after reporting a bad leak. She took on considerable water in No. 1 hold while en route from New York to Havre.

Halifax N. 8 Suporteo New York Havre

Explosion Lifts City Manhole Cover in Boston Scene

A manhole cover owned by Edison Illuminating Company was blown about ten feet into the air near the corner of Broadway and Dorchester Street in South Boston. A brief flame issued from the opening after a short circuit ignited escaping gas. No injuries or major damage were reported.

Broadway Dorchester Street Boston Edison Illuminating Company

Big Quartet in Bike Race at Revere Track Tonight

Freddie Hill of Watertown joins Wiley Didier and Chapman in a four cornered 51 mile motor-paced grudge race at the Revere cycle track. Hill, noted as a pursuit race star, aims to challenge his more experienced rivals as McPartland Keller Grimm and Pardig race in the pursuit event alongside the pro and amateur lineup.

Freddie Hill Watertown Revere Wiley Didier Chapman Hil Beach Oval Butler McPartland Keller Grimm Pardig

Fitz, Jr. Stars On The Diamond In South Shore Title Clash

John F. Fitzgerald Jr. pitched the Baysides to a first game victory in the south shore and Cape Cod championship series at Falmouth Heights. Tom Fitzgerald starred at third as eight chances were handled, and Johnny Brennan hit a long circuit clout. Eddie Goode of Harvard played center field. Tomorrow's second game features Goode on the mound for Bayside.

Falmouth Heights John F. Fitzgerald, Jr John F. Fitzgerald Baysides South Shore Cape Cod Epitzgerald Tom Fitzgerald Johnny’’ Brennan Babe Ruth Billy” Boles Harvard Baysiders Eddie Goode Goode Bayside

Giants Take Both Ends of Chicago Doubleheader

New York won both halves of a twin bill against Chicago. In the opener the Giants won 6 to 2 behind Benton and Douglas who held the Cubs, while Alexander exited after four innings. In the nightcap New York triumphed 2 to 2 as Tyler left after six.

New York Chicago Benton Douglas Cubs Alexander Tyler Burns Wille Bancroft Young Ee Frisch Kelly Spencer Doyle Seeneee Smith Snyder Flack Sw - Po É- A Batley Co' Farrell Paeerens Carter Bailey Killifer Benton A Ander Klem and Emslie É. R. Burns Serene Bancroft Seer Frisch Ed King Coesseae & Doyle Grimes Wee AB. R TR. PO A. B. Flack Seeeee Hertog Terry Barber Paskert Beate Ab‘ Daly aMerkle Farrell

Four Twin Bills Next Week at Braves Field

A doubleheader schedule lights up Braves Field next week with the Cincinnati Reds visiting Monday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday bring the Philadelphia Phillies as guests of the Stallingses for twin bills.

Braves Field Cincinnati Reds Phillies Stallingses

Armour & Co and Wilson & Co Play Second Series Game

Armour and Wilson square off at Recreation Field in West Somerville for the second game of their series this afternoon. A second matchup pits St Mark's CC. C. nine against Hunt Spiller at the Ashmont grounds.

Armour & Co Wilson & Co Recreation Field West Somerville St. Mark's CC. C Hunt- Spiller Ashmont

Courage Favored In Caledonian Mile Feature Race

Garland Courage of the New York A. C. is favored to win the Walter Scott mile at the Boston Caledonian games in West Roxbury. He faces Harry Cutbill of the B A A and Dennis O Connell of Harvard in a high profile showdown. The event headlines a full day of Scotch games with 150 entries and other long distance and sprint events.

Garland Courage New Yorktjn A. C Walter Scott Caledonian Grove West Roxbury Mercury Harvard Stadium Harry Cutbill Dennis O'Connell Harvard Courage Cutbill O’connell Jimmy Henigan Dorchester Club Tom Henigan le Rory Davis Cecil Leath Scotch Committee

Braves shortstop Walter Maranville barely hurt in crash

Walter Maranville and Lew McCarthy were in an auto collision on Lynn Revere boulevard Thursday night. McCarthy was seriously hurt and will miss games, while Maranville suffered a scalp wound needing stitches and is expected to play soon.

Walter Maranville Braves Lew McCarthy St. Louis Cardinals Lynn-Revere Boulevard McCarthy Giants

Friedman MontreaI Bout Set for This Afternoon at Clinton Oval

Abe Friedman of Boston faces Young Montreal of Providence in a 12 round feature at Clinton Oval Woonsocket this afternoon. The winner earns a title shot against Terry Martin for the New England bantam crown with an expected crowd over 5000.

Are Friedman Boston Bantam Woonsocket Providence’star Terry Martin New England Clinton Oval Abe Friedman Boston Young Montreal Providence Montreal Roy Moore St. Paul Jack Sharkey New York City Friedman Jac Sharkey

Dorchester Club Seeks Semi Pro Team For Today

Dorchester Baseball Club invites a semi pro team to play today and asks interested squads to call E. Ober at Main 1164.

Dorchester Call E. Ober

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