Indians Edge Yankees 4 3 in East Coast Tilt
Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 3 as both clubs feature solid pitching Carl Mays and Coveleskie. Key plays included solid hits by Steve ONeill and late Yankee errors by Ruel and Ward. Ruth sparked a late rally but fell short as ONeill, Gardner, and Bodie contributed for the Indians.
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Connolly and Nallin
Babe Ruth Tops President in Earnings for 1920 Season
A 1920 financial tally for Babe Ruth projects a total income near $100,000. Salary from the Yankees, profits from his cigar business, endorsements, a life story, vaudeville, a film flat fee, home run bonuses, and potential World Series shares or coverage payments contribute to the sum.
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Yankees
Babe Ruth Cigar Company
Mays Becomes Notorious for Beaning Chapman
Carl Mays earned a notorious reputation by beaning Ray Chapman of Cleveland during a Yankees Indians game. Chapman, a key opponent to the Yankees pennant push, joins a growing list of victims, with fans doubting the beaning was accidental and calling for action against such players.
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Ray Chapman
Cleveland
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U S Athletes Again Victors in Olympics
U S athletes set a new world record in a 54 second performance. The prior record of 55 seconds, held by Charles Bacon at the 1908 London Olympics, was surpassed after federation reorganization.
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Tance
Charles Bacon
International Federation of Amateur Athletes
Loomis Strong in Hurdles Beating Bacon and Hillman Record
Loomis ran ahead from gun to tape in a 440 yard hurdles event using a 3 foot 6 inch hurdle height on a cinder track. Bacon raced on grass at Shepherds Bush while Hillman won two years earlier on a different course. Loomis’ time and performance provoke debate over records and the lack of a clear international sign-off due to federation meetings.
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W. H. Meanix
Boston
United States
International Federation
Meanix
Beans Chapman ailing after frightening foul ball incident
Carl Mays struck Chapman with a line drive that hit his head and caused a dramatic collapse on the field. Chapman was taken to the clubhouse then to hospital as doctors attended him. It marks a second serious injury since joining Cleveland after an earlier broken leg sidelined him.
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Connolly
Chapman
Cleveland
Murchison Denied by Start Flub in 800 Metres
Loren Murchison of the New York A C were outrun as Pad dock won after a rough start caused by the starter’s command. Murchison finished last and officials debated a rerun while Rudd from South Africa dominated the 800 metre rounds. Tom Campbell of Yale showed strong form as the Americans faced uncertainty ahead of finals. Meanwhile Jose Ray injured his right leg lightly but downplayed the setback.
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United States
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Paris
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Jole Ray
Jose
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Hunter
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Loomis Shatters Record in Antwerp Hurdles
The American team celebrates a superb day in Antwerp as Loomis breaks the record in the 400 metre hurdles. Paddock defeats Edward in a fine performance. The coach praises Loomis rhythm and late sprint, noting the strong field he faced.
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America
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Edward
Frenchman Lacks Finesse in Hurdles at Meet
The report evaluates runners including Andre the Frenchman who misses finesse over hurdles. Norton and Desch beat him. Paddock defeats Edward to win the 100 metres with Kirksey close behind. Scholz and Murchison underperformed. Dresser impresses in the 5000 metres while Hunter falters. Concerns over Joie Ray’s calf and Walker Smith’s thigh rise as injuries strike the squad.
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Ray
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Boston Post
Avis Cup doubles leads first day play at Longwood
The national doubles tournament opened at Longwood Court Chestnut Hill with Roland Roberts and Willis Davis defeating Beals C Wright and W J Clothier in four sets. Several favored pairs, including Norris Williams and Richard Harte, posted straight-set wins as heavy schedules completed afternoons sessions.
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French Guillemot and English Biewitt Favored In Final Lineup
The article notes two Americans Dresser and Furnass entering the final, but likely not favoured against top contenders Guillemot of France and Biewitt of England. Speroni of Italy is a distant pick, Falk of Sweden admired by peers. Frank Zuna the marathoner is largely crippled from deck running, while E Lehtoon of Finland shocks in pentathlon by winning gold and the King’s challenge statuette.
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Italy
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Sweden
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