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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
10
The British Amateur title goes to Cyril Tolley after a 37 hole duel with Bobby Gardner. Gardner, Yale alumnus, dazzled on British greens and led earlier but Tolley prevailed in a historic Oxford Yale showdown.
In Brooklyn on June 11, the St Louis Nationals roughed up three Brooklyn pitchers for 15 hits and 21 total bases to win 10 to 2. Key hits came from Hornsby, Smith, and Janvrin, with multiple base hits and defensive plays shaping the rout.
Ideal weather drew 44 players for 36 holes of the Jaques memorial cup at the Country Club. Francis Ouimet holds a six stroke lead over Buck Whittemore, Fred Wright three back, with Wright threatening to break 75 tomorrow. Wright and Ouimet meet again in the final 36 holes as spectators expect a nip and tuck finish. Ouimet’s afternoon 72 matched his Ray Vardon playoff score.
Miss Marion Zinderstein of Boston and Miss Ann B Townsend of Philadelphia could not meet in the Delaware State singles lawn tennis championship challenge round because of rain. The match will be played tomorrow in Wilmington Delaware.
The Chicago piece ridicules the Republican platform as a dry, wind blown document. It mocks Prohibition stance and praises a two dollar dollar, lampooning claims on inflation, foreign policy, and promises to aid farmers. The humor targets McAdoo and Edison linked satire.
Roxbury Post No 44 American Legion hosts a field day at Riverside recreation grounds as a final tryout for the New England championship on June 20. Events include 10 yard dash 44 yard run 88 yard run mile run five mile run and high jump with gold silver and bronze medals for winners. Entries are coordinated by William D Murphy of Roxbury Post American Legion.
Harvard faces Holy Cross in the second and final game of the yearly series at Worcester. The 8 pm matchup draws a record crowd after Harvard won the opener 1 0 on Soldiers Field two weeks earlier as Holy Cross seeks to even the series.
In Edgartown a special town meeting approved the Sunday sports bill by a near unanimous vote. Only six opposed among eight present. The move follows Vineyard Haven’s recent adoption of the measure allowing Sunday baseball and other games.
Newport R I June 11 The Resolute defeats Vanitie on a 30 mile windward leeward course to win the sixth race and claim fourth win of the series despite a broken topmast. Resolute finished 57 seconds ahead on corrected time after an early lead at Beavertall Light.
Chicago Cubs visit Atlanta to face the Braves in a pennant race clash, aiming to widen their edge over the Pirates Dodgers and Reds. Dick Rudolph anchors the mound for the Braves as Fred Mitchell counters with Alexander Vaughn and Tyler in the rotation, with first pitch at 3 oclock.
Representatives from Boston Camp Devens Newport Wthan Allen Portland New Bedford meet this afternoon at Harvard Stadium for the Northeastern Department trials. Over 125 athletes compete to qualify for the final Olympic trials in St Louis July 2 with Antwerp games a summer aim. The meet follows an open parade band concert and flag raising with free public admission. Captain J B Maccabe directs the Northeastern Department athletic program.
The Boston Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 0 in eight innings. John L Sullivan and Mickey O Neil powered a decisive eighth inning rally after Dana Fillingim allowed only four hits. Hamilton battled, but the Braves capitalized in the eighth to seal the shutout.
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