Georgetown maintains long winning streak in college baseball title race
Georgetown dominates with their 23rd straight win over Fordham on Decoration Day and rides momentum into the weekend as Boston College and Holy Cross prepare to challenge the southerners at Newton Heights and Worcester. Strong notes on trapshooting, wrestling opinions, and intercollegiate hopes fill the column.
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Yale Names Football Coaching Staff for 1920 Season
Yale's football coaching staff for the coming season was announced by Captain Ralph Jordan. The resident squad includes Tad Jones as chief, William T. Bull directing the reserve squad and punters, Charley Comerford coaching the ends, Malcolm P. Aldrich backfield coach, M. E. Fuller line coach, O. S. Osbourn freshman coach, David Saunders assistant freshman coach. Aldrich, last fall's captain and current baseball captain, will enter business after the football season ends next fall.
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Yale Football Staff Through the Years
Dr. Bull remains a Yale coaching mainstay and famed kicker innovator. Com Erford last season’s end coach lives in Boston. Osbourn, a former Virginia standout, coached the Scrubs in 1915 and teaches in New Haven High School. Saunders assisted freshmen last fall and Fuller, a former Yale guard and heavyweight champion, coached at Colby, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tulane after graduating in 1911. He now lives in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Rindge Cantab Duel At Russell Field This Afternoon
Rindge Tech hosts a field day to aid the athletic fund with a dual meet featuring Rindge Feen’s track team against Cambridge Latin at Russell Field. Freshmen ball teams from both schools will also clash on the diamond along with several other attractions on the programme.
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Plugged the Gap in Yanks' Lineup
Winchendon May 381 report credits Lawton Whitey Witt of the New York Americans with stabilizing the Yankees after Babe Ruth's absence. Witt filled the gap in the attack during early season pressure from Landisius, helping the Yankees score three runs. Hanney of Waltham relieved in the sixth, with Harris chased from the box and Russell surrendering two home runs.
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GREAT LEADOFF HITTER
Witt a rookie shortstop and outfielder from Winchendon earns praise as a fearless leadoff man despite rough fielding. He adapts quickly in Washington and drives the ball well, drawing attention as a future star with World Series potential. Winchendon celebrates Witt Day on June 50 when the Yankees visit Boston.
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Mile Relay Added to American Legion Games
Philadelphia May 31 The American Legion track and field games announce a handicap one mile relay added to the program for June 9 and 10 at the request of clubs and colleges. The meet includes many open A A U events and a full list open only to Army Navy and Marine Corps members.
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Boxine GossiP boxine GossiP boxing talk on Walker Siegel and bouts
Promoters seek an opponent for Mickey Walker as Nate Siegel backs a 159 pound ringside showdown. Walker recalls Siegel’s sting and a prior 144 pound win over Siegel, while fans doubt matchups with Johnny Wilson or Harry Greb. Tonight features Midget Smith vs Joe Lynch and Tendler vs Barrett in Philadelphia with strong advance sales.
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Chapman in Next Bike Race at Revere Cycla
George Chapman the American champion faces two foreign riders Jules Miquel of France and Vincent Madonna of Italy in a 20 mile motor paced race at Revere Cycla. The French rider is seen as the pace follower most likely to challenge Chapman and Madonna. A sprint clash between Frank Cavanaugh and Willie Keller will also headline the evening.
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