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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
1
In windy conditions the yacht LeadS briefly leads Resolute by nine minutes and twenty seven seconds before Resolute overtakes. Shamrock dominates mid race, then pulls away as the finish draws near. Crowds erupt with strong ovations for both high profile yachts in a grand struggle.
Chicago July 20 AP report notes workers vote on a $600 million wage rise granted today to rail labor. Officials warn the specter of a nationwide strike lingers despite increases, and freight rates may face pressures as negotiations continue.
Governor Cox accuses GOP of raising a fund "sufficient to shock the sensibilities" and demands ongoing senatorial probes into campaign money. He pledges detailed, frequent accounting of finances and predicts a November Democratic victory. Lipton Yacht Needs One More Win to Take America's Cup.
Governor Cox announces White as successor to Cummings with brief remarks by Franklin D. Roosevelt, running mate, following election of George H. Roosevelt in key party transition.
American League saw Cleveland 9 Boston 8 in 11 innings while Chicago defeated New York 7 5 and first New York beat Chicago 6 3. Detroit edged Washington 7 6 in 15 innings, then 2 1 in the second game. Other results include St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 and Brooklyn 3 Cincinnati. Eastern League games noted Albany 1 Pittsfield 9 Worcester 7 Hartford 1 New Haven 6 Springfield 1.
Mrs Eva Pettibone died from strychnine overdose as Dr Erwin Gardiner testified at the Pettibone murder trial in Manchester Vermont. Eugene Rice, a Pettibone household lodger, provided a major sensational account. The accused Byron Madison Pettibone faces a life trial in Superior Court.
Sir Thomas Lipton joyfully claims near certainty of winning the yachting crown as Shamrock IV finishes first for the second time off Atlantic Highlands on July 20. Designer Nicholson and skipper Burton receive Lipton’s praise amid cheers from Lipton and his family as the Victoria clinches the cup.
The Post will again display the progress of the America's cup contestants on a big bulletin board with up to the minute updates. Megaphone broadcasts will announce each step of today's race starting at noon Boston time for yachting enthusiasts to follow closely.
New York reports that for the third time since 1899 Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock SV crosses the finish ahead of the American defender. It marks the second time a Lipton yacht is returned as winner and the first time victory after handicap deductions for greater rating.
Continued on page note recalls wartime events from 1915 to 1918. Highlights include Russian defeats as German forces advance, British actions in the Dardanelles, Congress approving a large aviation bill, U boat attacks off Cape Cod, and a UK peace treaty milestone from the prior year. Also mentions an Institute of Meat Packers forming in Chicago and a Yorkshire miners’ strike spreading.
Forecast for Reston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Wednesday and probably Thursday. Little change in temperature with moderate winds from the southwest.
The forecast indicates continuing bright and fair conditions with moderate warmth through today and into tonight for the region. Expect light winds and no precipitation.
In New York on July 20 the Shamrock showed a revived performance under Captain Burton. Public and private criticism appears to have prompted talks, and the vessel looked improved from start to finish, delivering a true Shamrock day from opening to close.
A female runner moved from the front early, cleared the outer marks, and crossed the line ahead of the pack. Her performance drew attention from spectators and officials assessing the photo finish.
The Boston Telephone Operators Union executive board voted to cancel the prior decision to parade on Labor Day if Governor Calvin Coolidge would review the marchers. They instructed Miss Annie Molloy to notify the Central Labor Union to withdraw the invitation or the operators will not participate.
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