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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
16
The Dodgers suffered an 8 to 1 defeat at the hands of the Braves. Brooklyn pitcher Leon Cadore endured a merciless barrage as his team collapsed early, with Cadore wobbling under pressure before being replaced.
Los Angeles star Cadore struggles as Boston Braves hammer him for twelve hits in six innings. Cruising the plate, Pick, Cruise, and Maranville power the attack while Did Well Jack Scott limits the Dodgers to one run. Boston seizes fifth straight win and heads home with pennant fever.
The Braves surge toward the pennant arouses NL watchers as Stallings' rotation improves. If Rudolph resolves his form and joins the staff alongside Oeschger Scott Fillingim and McQuillan, the Reds and Cubs must worry. Little Dick’s 1914 precedent looms as a hopeful sign.
Wilbert Robinson said the Dodgers feel this town is a jinx after a slow stretch. He noted the team has not shown its real form in this town since the 26 inning marathon and will return Monday for a doubleheader without a morning game.
In Manchester New Hampshire on June 30 the Boston Braves face John Smiths Manufacturer Leaguers in an exhibition. Delegations from several New Hampshire towns will attend. Smith is noted as the former Philadelphia American pitcher who discovered Christy Mathewson.
The piece lauds the Resolute and Vanitie crews for exemplary sportsmanship as Resolute defends the America's Cup against Lipton's Shamrock IV. It notes Vanitie's help with masts and crew, honors in rowing from Jim Ten Eyck, boxing match previews, British college athlete view, and preparations for Olympic trials and French distance runners with Guillemot. It also mentions Cohn coaching Japanese athletes, Le Gendre and Johnson as potential Olympic reps, Jenney's rowing influence, and upcoming Charles swimming events led by Bill Cuddy with Major Briggs supervising.
Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 7 to take a second straight from the Tigers. Williams and Ehmke started and pitched seven innings each, giving up numerous hits. Veach hit a fifth inning homer for Detroit, accounting for three runs as the game remained tight throughout.
Seven couples played the mixed foursomes at Woodland Golf Club amid low attendance. I W Small and Miss A A Nilsson led scoring with 86, while low net honors went to A M Hoxie and Miss Edith Sidelfson at 90-8-82. several other pairings posted varying scores as wind rose during play.
E. E. Lowery, junior state champion, fired a 76 to top a field of sixty at Oakley in the junior championship qualifying. His recent Belmont Open layoff appears to have sharpened his form as he seeks to defend his title.
Eddie Yearferd leads qualifiers with 80 as George Aubach and John McAndrew post 82s. Notable names include Frank Sheehy and Harvard freshman G Folin with 83 and 82, while Hodder and Munro struggle. Drawings for match play set for 9:00 to 10:15 with multiple headliners listed.
Arlington Council Knights of Columbus manager Edward A Geary aims to set a game for next Saturday afternoon at Spy Pond Athletic field Arlington Mass. A prior game was cancelled leaving the nine without an opponent. Geary can be reached at Arlington 594 J or home 1649 M.
In Chicago on June 2 Chicago and Pittsburg split a doubleheader. Pittsburg won the opener 4 to 3 in 11 innings as Carey's double drove in the deciding run. Chicago captured the nightcap 14 to 3 with a strong batting display.
Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 5 to 1. Fisher struggled but pitched well with runners on base, while the Cardinals scraped a single run in the fourth on Hornsby’s hit and Schultz’s double.
Washington plays Boston in two games, New York visits Philadelphia, Cleveland meets St Louis, Chicago hosts Detroit. National league features Brooklyn at New York and Pittsburgh at Chicago.
The Lexington management plans an attractive program after Concord Council cancels the July 5 double bill against the Concord Council team. Knights of Columbus and the Lexington club were set for holiday action.
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