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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
13
Hannes Kolehmainen, long based in New York, won the Olympic marathon running for Finland due to federation rules. He had previously represented the United States, but a rule change meant he could not again run for his adopted country.
The Finn Mikl Kolehmainen won the marathon in 8 hours 32 minutes 3545 seconds amid drizzling rain and cool weather ideal for him. He led from mile 19, finished more than 400 yards ahead of Lossman of Estonia, with Valerio and Broun also strong, Organ of Pittsburgh placing seventh as Linder of Quincy, Mass. finished eleventh. The prize was a Greek statuette presented by the Crown Prince and must be held until the next Games.
H H Brown of Boston A A led the Americans to victory in the 3000 metre team race in Antwerp. Brackman of Sweden finished second with A A Soharit of Chicago A A close behind for third as Devanney set pace early before Brown surged to the tape in 8 minutes 6 15 seconds.
The American relay team won the final of the 400 metre race at Antwerp on August 22 setting a new world record of 42.15 seconds. France followed, with Sweden, England, Denmark, and Luxembourg in order. Lead leg by Charles W. Paddock and baton passes through J. W. Biecholz, Loren Murchison, and M. M. Kirksey, finishing eight yards ahead of the German squad in Stockholm.
Head Coach Moakley comments on the United States Olympic Team as Hannes Kolehmainen wins the marathon in Antwerp. The Finn’s steady pacing and stamina carried him through the 26 miles, showcasing the potential of top distance runners.
The article reports the American team Scholz Murchison Paddock and Kirksey clocking a world record 42 15 seconds in the 400 metre relay. It notes Kolehmainen won the marathon amid rain while Joe Organ, Carl Linder and Charles Mellor placed in the top dozen. It also covers decathlon results with Loveland and Hamilton and comments on walking events and athletes like Goulding and Figerio.
The United States along with England Belgium France South Africa and Sweden qualified for the 1600 meter relay final in Antwerp. American team members were Frank J. Shea J E Meredith George S Schiller and G Bretnall as they finished second to South Africa in their heat.
In Bristol Connecticut on August 22 the United Drug Company of Boston lost to the New Departure Club 3 to 2 in 12 innings. The deciding run scored on an error by the visitors pitcher on an easy play. Boyce and Knowles led the Drug team with strong hitting and fielding.
ST. LOUIS Aug 22 The Braves lost both ends of a Sunday double header. In the opener Doak beat Scott 3-2 after a tight 10 inning game. In the nightcap McQuillan began strong but surrendered 15 hits to the Cardinals as St. Louis piled up 11 runs aided by six doubles and a triple.
In a two game set the Cardinals prevailed thanks to 29 hits against Scott and McQuillan. The first game featured a late rally while the Braves faded to seventh place. In the 10th inning Hornsby and McHenry keyed a St Louis win as McQuillan faltered and Lavan collided later in the contest.
The schedule lists Cleveland at Boston for two games. Detroit at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia. and in the National League Boston at Chicago. Brooklyn at Pittsburg. New York at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
Altan for ONeill in the tenth, a winning run scores as St. Louis falls behind Boston. Fournier and Heathcote rip doubles and triples with Maranville adding a three-base hit. Fournier and Heathcote steal twice, Doak and Scott strike out, umpires Hart and McCorwick are noted.
Thursday evening boxing events will unfold at the Revere cycle track. American Legion Revere Post 61 backs the show and has secured the track as the fighting venue, praising it as ideal for the contests.
The Revere cycle track hosts a boxing carnival with five 10 to 12 round bouts totaling 60 rounds. Featured fights include Joe Tiplitz vs Johnny Downes and Harry Kida Brown vs Harry Carlson with strong Boston and Philadelphia contenders, plus Young Montreal vs Barney Snyder and Freddie Madden vs Harry Martin. Tickets go on sale in Boston Lynn and Revere. rain date set Friday night.
Duke Kahanamoku of the American swim team lowered his own Olympic mark by nearly half a second in the 100 metres freestyle qualifying heat, clocking 1 minute 14.5 seconds to surpass his 1912 Stockholm record. Kealeha of Honolulu won his heat in 1:02, with Norman Ross and W. W. Harria Jr. also victorious. Extreme cold and rain greeted the start of the swimming Olympiad.
In the final, Niklander of Finland placed first with a 44.685 metre throw, Taipale of Finland finished second at 41.9 metres, and A R Pope of the University of Washington took third with 42.13 metres.
Babe Ruth recalls his favorite game in Cleveland last year where he hit three home runs driving in eight runs to lift Boston 8–7 over Cleveland. He also reflects on pitching changes, hitting tips, his career as an outfielder, and advice to young players to learn every position, stay calm, marry well, and value education.
The narrator contrasts writing a story with pitching a ball noting the wind-up is the final moment. He admits know-how leans toward baseball rather than books and shares intent to deliver his best performance. He seeks reader judgment on whether his effort succeeds.
An international 50 mile motor-paced team race is set for midweek at Nat Butler’s Revere track with Italy France and the United States represented. Italian team Madonna Colom Batto leads, French Didier Lavalade stars, and American Chapman Lawrence provide the U S lineup. It will be the first time in over a decade that three teams compete there with amateurs and pro sprint races preceding the main event.
Shriners Day at Fenway Park features about 3500 Shriners and a 100 piece band honoring Tris Speaker Larry Gardner and Leslie Nunamaker of Cleveland as their team faces the Red Sox twice more this afternoon.
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