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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
10
Rain delayed the start and called off yesterday’s Braves Cubs matchup. Chicago grateful for Fred Mitchell’s outfit though pitching is thin and several outfielders are under weather. Braves welcomed the postponement.
The postponement gives Tyler one more rest day while Vaughan profits. Mitchell reportedly planned to start Alexander today and possibly clinch the series if Tyler won yesterday. Tyler will start this afternoon with Alexander likely to oppose the Giants. Cruise may return in right field, and Christenbury struggles at gardening while Mann’s absence hurts Braves defense and offense.
In San Diego on June 15, Justice agents waited at the border near Tia Juana for former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson to cross into the United States. Mexican officials gave him 24 hours to depart and not remain in lower California, a move US officials anticipated though no formal expulsion was confirmed.
In a windy St Louis game the Browns exploded for 12 runs as Boston’s pitchers were hit hard. Burwell lasted six innings while Pennock faltered early, and the Red Sox could not counter the heavy Brown hitting leading to a 12-8 defeat.
Rogers Hornsby the St. Louis National second baseman was hit on the back of the head by a ball from Cardinals shortstop Lavan during a game with New York and was knocked unconscious. He may be out for several days after the June incident.
Cleveland beat New York 10 to 2 to sweep the series. Mays lasted only two innings after two hits sparked trouble, Gardner doubled with the bases loaded, and Bagby was strong except for a fourth inning onslaught. Collins, McGraw and Ruth also fanned as the Indians prevailed.
Syracuse dropped its second game on the New England trip at Williams Town as Williams won 7 to 5. Erwin was knocked out after three innings, Ingalls steadied the mound, Burrows weakened in the seventh allowing Ackley and Brown to homer in succession.
A satirical column rails against two piece bathing suits arguing for one piece attire for women. It mocks prohibition era norms, plays with historical figures and quips about lifeguards, fashion, and public propriety while praising one piece suits as more modest and practical.
The records show home run by an unnamed batter and a sacrifice by Pinelli. Double plays featured Young to Bush to Ellison and Dykes to Galloway to Griffin. Naylor issued three walks, Leonard two. Pinelli hit by pitch. strikeouts totaled five for Leonard and three for Naylor. Umpire Chill. Time indicated 27 minutes.
The column rails at critics of boxing and reports match changes at the Coliseum A C Quincy where Willie Corbett is out with an ankle sprain. Hayes and Josephs will box Friday. Dempsey’s draft case is discussed as he eyes a comeback, with tour plans and Elliott era notes. A New England Olympic wrestling tryout plan is announced for Cambridge Y M C A with weights and dates.
The junior newsboys will attend the first Braves Field game tomorrow by invitation of Secretary Walder Hapgood. No ticket will be issued. each boy must show a school committee badge and pay 7 cents war tax. United Drug team cancels June 17 and 19 games. manager reachable at the Roxbury plant.
Chicago triumphed over Washington 9 to 5 in the series finale. Cicotte pitched until a comfortable lead formed, then eased up as Washington scratched out runs on opportune hits. Seibold Murphy Jackson Schalk and Roth among Chicago batters with key two base hits and a home run by Jackson. Washington’s Roth hit a three base and Zachary started, Carlson finished for the visitors.
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