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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
9
Chicago dispatch notes mixed GOP sentiment as hotels hike prices for delegates. The column mocks pundits and predicts the winner will be the candidate with the biggest icebox while lampooning Hiram Johnson and the Old Guard mudslinging amid food and waiters strikes.
The article notes the passage of a state boxing bill improving regulation while delaying activity until September 4. It mentions promoters like Carlisle A C planning summer fights with Jack Britton, Tommy Corcoran, Lawlor, Frankie Britt, and others, plus venues in Revere. It also recalls Dempsey, Johnson, and Nelson among notable ring figures and past matrimonial intrigues.
St Louis defeated Chicago 5 to 2 to complete a three game sweep and extend their winning streak to five. Hendrix faltered in the fifth as five singles and a wild pitch produced four runs while Chicago failed to reach first after the fifth inning.
The Saturday night bike card at the new Revere cycle track will run tonight after rain postponement. Manager Butler confines the program to the original lineup with no motor-paced races. Madonna, Wiley, and Van derstuyft race 30 miles. Freddie Hill and Frank Keenan clash in a sprint. Amateurs and pros also on the card.
Kansas City beat Toledo 10 to 5 while Columbus defeated Minneapolis 4 to 1. St Paul routed Louisville 2 to 0 in a busy Association slate.
Myers hits a two base and a homer while Kilduff adds a three base hit. Grif fith Miller contribute a sacrifice. Benton allows eight hits in seven innings and takes the loss as Grimes fans four. Umpires Klem and Emslie. Time 1 hour 20 minutes.
Union Square A C of Somerville cancels a scheduled main bout after George Alger cut his eye during a practice injury. Directors scratch the entire show and postpone boxing action to the night of June 14.
Dave Morey former Dartmouth fullback and brief Phillies pitcher resigns as Malden High School director of athletics ending his tenure at the close of the school year.
Atlanta defeated Chattanooga 11 to 2 New Orleans beat Mobile 4 to 1 Little Rock topped Memphis 6 to 2 Nashville won over Birmingham 14 to 7.
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