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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1920

Page

17

Griffs and War Hero Highlight Local Boxing Card

The piece notes Griffmen at Fenway versus Red Sox for fourth place and a war hero biking at Revere track. It previews Vincent Martin vs Billy Simmons at the Coliseum A A Quincy, plus multi club bouts and New England wrestlers chosen for New York tryouts on July 12 13.

Griffmen Fenway Red Sox Vincent Martin Billy Fitzsimmons Coliseum A. A Quincy N. B. A. A. A. U. Wrestling Committee New England New York City Howard E. Brown Harvard University Joseph Israelite Charles T. Johnson Posse Donald G. Kilton Worcester Y. M. C. A Basil S. Warren Davis Bates Clapp Memorial Association East Weymouth

Lavalade set for one hour motor paced race at the oval

Daniel Lavalade, Tours native, returns to racing after a 1914 hiatus and recent success in a six rider field. He faces rivals Vincent Madonna Clarence Carman and Georges Columbatto in tonight's marquee event, with Nat Butler having signed him to the Revere track.

Daniel Lavalade Tours France Nat Butler Smart Seres Didier Nat Revere the Oval Lavalade Vincent Madonna Clarence Carman Georges Columbatto Italy

Tilden Wins Over Garland in Wimbledon Semifinal

William T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Charles S. Garland of Pittsburg to advance as a Wimbledon finalist. He remains to meet Zenzo Shimadzu in the final, with the winner to face Gerald L. Patterson in the challenge round for the title. Shimadzu defeated Theodore Mavrogordato, as Mavrogordato had earlier beaten R. Norris Williams.

Wimbledon William T. Tilden Philadelphia Charless. Garland Pittsburg Zenzo Shimidzu Gerald L. Patterson Australia Shimidzu Theodore Mavrogordato R. Norris Williams Boston

Hagen Barnes Lose Foursome

In England a British Open buildup saw Harry Vardon and Tom Williamson defeat Walter Hagen and Jim Barnes in a foursome by 3 and 1. Vardon led with 71 while Williamson posted 74 against Barnes 74 and Hagen 78 amid large crowds.

Deal England Harry Vardon Tom Williamson Walter Hagen Jim Barnes Vardon Williamson Barnes Hagen

Waterbury Defeated 8 to 1 by New Haven

Chief Bender pitched well for New Haven striking out 13 and giving up only two hits in an 8 to 1 victory over Waterbury.

New Haven Conn Bender Waterbury

Harley to sign major league baseball contract in Chicago

Chic Harley, once an All-American at Ohio State, will travel to Chicago tomorrow to sign with a major league baseball club, according to reports from Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Chic” Harley Ohio State University Chicago

Yanks Rally In Ninth To Beat Red Sox 6 5

New York fans watched as Pratt Hannah Gleich Peck Ward and Pipp delivered a ninth inning rally. Sam Jones allowed eight strong frames before the Yankees exploded for three runs in the ninth to edge Boston 6 to 5 despite McInnis home run and Thormahlen’s solid pitching.

New York Yanks Red Sox Sam Jones Jones Thormahlen Ernie Shore Pratt Hannah Gleich Peck Ward Pipp McInnis Yankees Babe Ruth Babe Shore Hooper Vitt Menaskey Ruth Scott Bodle Meusel Thormahilen Stuffy Ruel Hir Pennock Walters NEW York AB Brenschere Bie Seeenwene Pratt C. Shore Eee Thormen R. Boston PO. A An Hooper Menosky Schang MelIin Bya Eoe

Indians Dump Browns Twice

Cleveland swept two games from St. Louis, scoring 9 to 6 and 5 to 4 as the Indians struck early and benefited from two St. Louis errors in the second contest.

ST. Louis Cleveland

Red Sox at Fenway Run Doubleheader Today

The Red Sox return to Fenway Park for a doubleheader this afternoon after a tough Western trip. The first game starts at 1 30 o clock sharp with likely interesting baseball ahead.

Red Sox Fenway Park

Americans Fall In Canadian Amateur Golf Championship

Beaconsfield Que June 29 Four American golfers who qualified for the Canadian amateur championship were eliminated. Baltimore’s B C Cochran and Brice Evans of Boston exited in the first round while HE H C Collette and F M Hancock of Providence R I were out in the second. Gillespie beat Evans in the morning, then defeated Hancock five up with eight to play, and Greening of Toronto defeated Collette five and four.

Beaconsfield Que B. C. Cochran Baltimore Brice Evans Boston HE. H. C. Collette F. M. Hancock Providence R. J T. Gillespie Evans Hancock W. S. Greening Toronto Collette

Former Arlington athlete earns silver cap at Massachusetts Agricultural

Herbert Collins, former Arlington High School standout, receives the silver cap as the top all around player on the Massachusetts Agricultural College baseball nine. He starred in left field and also played on the hockey team.

Arlington Herbert Collins Massachusetts Agricultural College

Tennis Tournament Kicks Off At Arlington Heights Club

The annual handicap tennis tournament has begun at Arlington Heights Tennis Club with second round matches completed. More matches are set Saturday afternoon and the holiday on Monday July 5.

Arlington Heights Tennis Club

Camels Provide Exceptional Flavor and Comfort

The ad extols Camels as a superior cigarette with a smooth mellow body and satisfying taste. It highlights blend quality Turkish and Domestic tobaccos, declaring freedom from aftertaste or odor and urging liberal, consistent smoking pleasure.

Shamrock IV better in light weather, sailors say

Sandy Hook New Jersey June 29 Yachtsmen who watched the Shamrock IV race today against the 23 metre Shamrock in a stiff breeze concluded the challenger for the Americas Cup performs best in light weather rather than heavy conditions.

Sandy Hook N. J

Lipton entry gains slimly in 1512 mile yacht trial

Sir Thomas Lipton's entry finished with a 3 minutes 7 seconds improvement but still trailed the meteor boat in a 1512 mile race from Ambrose Channel lightship to Shrewsbury Rocks. Elapsed times were 1 23 35 for Lipton and 1 26 42 for the meteor boat. The course was windward and leeward to Shrewsbury Rocks and back, planned for two legs totaling 31.1 miles, but wind rising from 16 to 20 knots ended the trial after the second leg.

Thomas Lipton Ambrose Channel Shrewsbury Rocks

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