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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
8
New York was crushed by Boston 9 to 0 as the Yankees lost ground to the idle Indians. It marked the final home appearance of the Huggmen until August 16.
Sammy Jones pitched a masterful game allowing only three hits as Boston beat New York 9 0. Babe Ruth failed to homer, while Vitt Foster and Hooper sparked the offense in the first inning rally and the Sox cruised to the win.
Boston beats New York 10 0 in a high scoring game with Menosky driving in runs via singles and a key fourth inning rally. Vitt homers, Melonis and Schang contribute, while Collins and O Doul surrender most of the runs before McGraw finishes strong.
All roads lead to the Belmont Springs Country Club on Friday for an exhibition match starring Harry Vardon and Ted Ray against Jesse Guilford and Francis Ouimet. Guilford is hailed as the Babe Ruth of the Links and Ouimet is regarded as the top golfer of this era.
The article previews a major golf clash in Massachusetts featuring Ouimet and Guilford facing Vardon and Ray. It notes past fame, recent form, and looming crowd with up to 6000 spectators. It mentions travel plans, course familiarity, and ticket/transport details for Belmont course access.
Cincinnati beat Cleveland 4 to 3 in an exhibition game at Cleveland. Cincinnati used Fisher and Alien in the battery while Ellison Clarke and Thomas pitched for Cleveland. Bilison and Clarke were the debuting recruits, Clarke showing creditable form.
Curtis Walker outfielder from Augusta in the South Atlantic league is sold to the New York Giants for 7000 dollars. Walker will stay with Augusta until the season ends.
The piece notes a big gap between the current and prior Olympic journeys, cites criticism of athlete treatment aboard the sailing leg, mentions Jack Johnson returning to serve a federal sentence, Art Smith's critique from Michigan State, and calls for accountability of A A U politics and coaches amid preparations for Antwerp and other sports developments.
Brooklyn defeats Pittsburg 6 to 4 as Haeffner's wild throw with bases loaded drives in three tallies. Smith picks up the win. Pfeffer and Carlson struggle for Pittsburg, while Elliott, Kenetchy, Southworth, Caton, Carey, and Grimm contribute with two-base hits and a three-base hit by Smith.
Dartmouth great fullback and former Athletics pitcher Dave Morey broke his left leg above the ankle at Fal mouth Heights while batting with bases loaded in the sixth. He was carried off, X-rayed, and will need casting with weeks of recovery ahead.
Nathaniel W. Niles defeated W. E. Porter Jr in the semifinals of the 28th Longwood singles tournament at Chestnut Hill yesterday afternoon. The score was 6 1, 6 0, 6 0 as Niles dominated the match.
Finals in the tennis classic shift to this afternoon at 8 45 with Wiles facing Lawrence B Rice at Chestnut Hill courts. Young Yalemar faces Harvard’s Niles after Niles beat Porter, a match halted by rain, with Theresa Weld watching as a witness from Olympic skating circles at Antwerp.
Detroit July 26 J Collins delivered a 10th inning single, aided by Ayers error, to win the opener for Chicago. Ed Collins was struck in the head by a pitch in the first inning and left the game. The score:
The Braves return to Wigwam for a busy stretch after a long road trip. John Watson debuts for Stallings as he joins from the waiver route and will start one game of a doubleheader with Boston’s Jack Scott scheduled to pitch today. The slate includes two doubleheaders next week against Cincinnati and Philadelphia rivals, with a 10-game stretch likely to test the pitching staff.
Manager Butler brings top riders Wrey Carman and Didier to the Brassard event at the Revere cycle track tomorrow night. The race pays a rich prize and a daily bonus until defeat in a similar race. The winner is the rider with the best time for the hour, with amateur and professional events on the card.
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