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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
6
The column laments American rowing weakness at Henley while noting occasional US victories. It mentions Charley White and Benny Leonard boxing plans, Johnny Wilson’s New York bout fate, Walter Johnson near no hitter status, and Olympic prep with Gus Kirby and others.
Track events are set for July 5 at 10 30 in the forenoon on the Common. Open to all registered athletes. Entries should be sent to J Frank Facey 36 Prospect Street Cambridgeport entries to Hugh Mcrath 33 Beacon Street. Also asks where to enter Junior A U meet on Friday July 16 write to Fred W Rubien Warren New York City. A five mile run at Craddock Malden to unveil a soldiers tablet July 5 entries to Hanigan 120 Avon Street Malden Maas
Yachts from many Greater Boston clubs join the 100-mile race organized by the South Boston Yacht Club. The start is today at 3 p m from City Point, with an expected finish Monday. Arthur P B McGarry chairs the entries committee, aided by J H Wheater as acting secretary.
The New York Nationals second baseman Eddie Sick ing has been released via waivers to the Cincinnati National League Club as announced today.
Eddie Lowery of Woodland Golf Club won the junior state championship at Oakley Country Club, defeating George Aulbach of Quincy 2 and 1. Over 200 spectators saw a notably different style from the morning round.
Lowery wins the final at Oakley with a 76 to 88 score over Aulbach in a tense round. Aulbach, aging out next year, makes a late push with long drives but errors on key holes and putts decide the outcome.
Lowery's approach from the edge of the green fell short but the winner earned congratulations. The Oakley Club earns praise for maintaining greens and overall course quality during the event.
New York stays in a first place tie with Cleveland by beating Philadelphia 7 to 4. Walker’s error in the sixth plated three runs, sealing the victory as Ruth Pipp and Witt pace the offense for the Yankees. Pratt and Hannah contributed in the field and at the plate.
Winthrop Lodge of Elks hosts a lawn party cabaret and dance tonight with moving pictures and first class entertainment on the lawn and dancing in the main hall. The committee, led by John Gallagher, includes Eric Ambler Chris Ahearn Fred Clark Dr. Harvey Kimball Norman Horrigan and others.
Concord on July 2 reports Robert Williams who played shortstop this season has been elected captain of the team for next year.
Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 to take the opening game of the series, extending their winning streak to four games.
A London cable despatch indicates American champion William Tilden may default to Gerald Patterson in the Wimbledon challenge round scheduled for tomorrow. The report comes from New York.
The National Lawn Tennis Association notes a cable signed by Samuel Hardy stating Tilden may default Saturday due to a knee wrenched in training. Officials say the decision rests with Hardy and Tilden, as the American team heads to England for Davis Cup matches opening July 8.
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 6 to 5 in a tense late inning. Ring and Carter were hit freely, with Ring receiving the better support.
Two events headline the card at Nat Butler's new Revere cycle track this evening. Italian champion Orlando Piani faces local sprint leader Willie Keller in a special sprint, while the motor paced match includes George Wiley Vincent Madonna and Frank Corry.
A fast baseball game is set at Lexington Athletic Field this afternoon at 8 16 between the Lexington Council Knights of Columbus nine and the Stoneham Council team. Powers of Newton, who has pitched well for Lexington this summer, will start on the mound for the home club, with Tom Lynah catching.
The han dicap tennis tournament will stage semi final matches this afternoon at the Arlington Heights Tennis Club. Contenders are Arthur M. Stewart Robert H. Begien Edward A. Bailey and Mr Follansbee. The final is set for Independence Day.
New York July 2 Benny Kauff, New York outfielder, was traded to Toronto for outfielder Vernon Spencer of the International club. Secretary J J O'Brien announced the deal saying Spencer is expected to appear in the lineup here tomorrow after telephonic negotiation with Toronto management.
Cleveland plated 10 runs off three Detroit pitchers to defeat the Tigers 10 to 3 in the series opener in Detroit on July 2.
Sagen re Se Washington at Boston and New York at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Chicago and Cleveland at Detroit appear in the list of upcoming games with regional interest and cross city rivalries noted.
Chicago fielding riles fans while St Louis advantages, pushing a 7 to 5 win over the White Sox in ten innings. Erratic play and timely hitting defined the game in the July 2 contest.
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