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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
1
Harvard varsity crew defeats Yale by six lengths in a surprising sprint. Crimson gains early lead and maintains comfort throughout to win in 23 11 as Yale captain collapses after the finish.
New York officials intensified the search for Joseph Bowne Elwell's killer. Both the district attorney and police questioned a man connected to the card expert, based on new information within the last two days. Authorities declined to reveal details, but the line of inquiry followed interviews with Marie Larsen, Elwell's housekeeper.
Several top detectives at police headquarters worked from early morning into the night checking newly acquired information. The story continues on page 6 Fourth column.
The influence Colonel Bryan will exert at the convention is the main topic here in San Francisco with further details continued on page T second column.
A basement fire in the empty Mechanic Arts High School caused thick smoke and required three nearby fire companies. The blaze started in rubbish, likely by spontaneous combustion, and damaged the shop area with about 800 dollars in losses. An oil tank explosion next door caused oil spray but limited damage.
The United States battleships Utah Florida and Delaware steamed into Boston Harbor after target practice off Virginia. Utah and Florida will depart for Portland Maine the morning. Delaware will dock at Charlestown navy yard for repairs.
National Prague beat Brooklyn 5 to 1 in the first game while Boston won 4 to 2 in the second. New York defeated Philadelphia 9 to 1. Pittsburg topped Chicago 6 to 3. In the American League Boston scored 66 while New York had 3. Chicago 6. Cleveland 1. St. Louis 10 over Detroit 66. Washington 4. Philadelphia 2. In the Eastern League Waterbury 3 over Worcester 2. New Haven 4 over Springfield 1. Bridgeport 8 over Pittsfield. Albany 2 over Hartford 1 in 12 innings.
Harvard lightweight star Jenney powered the Crimson to a clear varsity win while Yale tired at finish. Harvard clocked splits from 2:40 to 23:11, with Yale trailing by prepared margins and finishing well behind the leaders.
New London June 25 Yale varsity boat touted to win faltered at start and faded near the end as Harvard oarsmen, a dark horse crew, took an early lead and finished six lengths ahead on the Thames in a decisive victory.
A roundup of events including a declarable war on Austria in 1866 and Italian troop advances on the Austrian frontier in 1915. It notes Pershing's regulars arriving in Europe in 1917 and recalls the Massachusetts House endorsing woman suffrage a year ago.
Washington reports a mild, fair weekend for northern and southern New England with gentle to moderate winds. Saturday and Sunday will remain mostly fair with mild temperatures and shifting coastal winds from the Atlantic.
The forecast suggests a bright and fair day and night with warmer temperatures if winds shift from the east, signaling improving conditions compared with yesterday.
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