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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1920

Page

11

Braves Are Bound to Fight With John L in Lineup

Hot Springs Ark March 14 The Red Sox opened their 1920 season with a victory before 2500 to 3000 fans in ideal weather Little Rock defeated the home club 3 to 2 in a game featuring hitting by Hooper Scott Frierson Wano Knight Jones and Eibel Errors by Toster McInnes Hiller and Morrow. Russell Knowlson Gray Knight and Morrow worked the mound with McGrew and Holmes behind the plate.

Braves John L Hot Springs Ark Red Sox Little Rock Hooper Hendrix Scott Walters Devine Jones Miller Wano Knowlson Toster McInnes Hiller Morrow Frierson Knight Eibel Wane Monaskey Gray Whendryx McInnis Russell Inngs Inings MecGrew and Holmes Boston Little Rook Poster McGinnis Ian McInnis Moore Blakesley Distel Bibel Gay Pos. Knight

Auto Show Appeals to Women with Color Matching Demos

Manufacturers at the big automobile show in Mechanic's Building and the Irvington Street Armory claim to match a woman's gown shade or hosiery with car paint. They showcase decors on roadsters coupes touring cars sedans and limousines to prove the claim.

Mechanics’ Building Irvington Street Armory

Bowen Auto Car Fleet Expands with 11 Autocars in Boston

C Bowen, a major Boston hauling firm, has operated Autocar motor trucks since 1916 and now runs 11 Autocars. In the last year they added several Autocars including four with 120 inch wheelbases, praising their performance on long bulk hauls and steadily growing their Autocar fleet.

C. Bowen Boston

Sox beat travelling Arkansas group 8 to 3 in exhibition game

Boston defeated Little Rock 8 to 3 as Hooper and Scott led the offense with doubles and singles. Hiller impressed at second base with six assists and a solid showing, while Hendryx, Ford, and McInnis contributed key plays amid errors by the visitors. Two new Boston fans joined the crowd as Lydon and Guiney arrived.

Little Rock Ozarks Sox Harry Hooper Harry California Everett Scott Arkansas Hiller Vitt Scott Barrow Hooper Hendryx Russell Foster Menaskey McInnis Distel Arkansans Gray Sam Jones Parrow Devine Boston Oklahoma Jim Thorpe Thorpe Cuddy Murphy Bob Allen Zilke Allen Red Sox Mike Lydon Tom Guiney

Red Sox Notes on Hiller and Base Competition

If Hiller maintains his pace he could lock the second base job ahead of McNally and Foster. The young player from Mauch Chunk shows real potential. Harry Harper sat out in uniform due to a mother’s promise, not religious reasons, with Wano identified as Cherokee.

Hiller McNally, Foster Mauch Chunk Harry Harper Wano

Boston College trackmen begin outdoor workouts amid layoff

Boston College trackmen report for outdoor work after a month. Coach Ryder aims to field cross country and field event teams for a triangular meet with Fordham and NYU. The crew plans frequent practice at University Heights with an active indoor to outdoor transition and several key athletes ready to defend titles.

Boston College Ryder Fordham New York University University Heights Alumni Field Brb.c B. C New York New England Dempsey Jake Driscoll Garrigan Nolan

Harvard Crew Opens Season With Two Eights Today

Coach William Haines leads the Harvard varsity rowing squad on their first practice on open water at West Lynn Harbor leaving at 2 39 this afternoon. Nephew Burt Haines joins as new freshman crews coach. The Navy eight looms as a strong early test with the April 24 Severn regatta approaching.

William Haines Harvard West Lynn Boat Club Burt Haines Crimson Charles Lynn Harbor Farragut Bott Annapolis Navy Severn Haines

Harvard Crimson trim squad in second cut

Fifty six players on the Harvard varsity baseball squad were retained in the second cut of the season by Coach Jack Slattery and Captain Bobby Emmons last night. The first decrease came in the battery candidates. Now the Crimson instructor has had a week to take a stand at his fielding material and knows whom to pick.

Harvard Jack Slattery Bobby Emmons Crimson

Women Drive Interest At Boston Auto Show

Opening day draws thousands of women captivated by cars and decorative displays. J W H McAlman of the Boston Automobile Dealers Association predicts strong trade, calling the auto industry a barometer of business. the 18th annual exhibition fills Mechanics Building and Irvington Street Armory with exhibits and accessories.

Boston Annapolis Valley J. W H. McAlman Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association Mariner McAlman Lenox Chester I. Campbell Mechanics Irvington Street Armory

Marmon Men Put On Unique Stunt At Show

Two men dismantle and rebuild a Marmon 24 engine in 1 hour 45 minutes to prove part interchangeability. The demo runs thrice daily at the Marmon exhibit and uses a production engine to display hand fitting is obsolete. Visitors view features like shimless bearings two piece piston and extra stiff crank shaft.

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Olympic Committee Asks for Rulings on Antwerp Entries

The American Olympic committee sent two cables to the Belgian committee in charge of Antwerp events seeking prompt rulings on entries. With March 19 closing date, American entries may be postponed 15 days before contests. Weather delays eliminations, and the U S wants to enter every rowing event but cannot hold immediate eliminations. The U S urges two entries per nation and disclosure of selected names as soon as possible. Preliminary work finished. no further meetings until rulings are issued.

Antwerp United States

Selden Exhibit at Boston Show Showcases Selden Line

Baker Motor Sales of Cambridge displays the original 1877 Selden gasolene road wagon beside the 1920 In-built Quality truck models at the Boston Automobile Show. William H. Baker touts Selden trucks for fair pricing and prompt service, noting factory support and strong dealer service in Boston.

Boston Baker Motor Sales Company Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge Selden Stevens’ Institute of George B. Selden William H. Baker Selden Trucks Baker

American Six Is Exhibited at Show by New England Firm

The American Six, shown with a silver chassis, showcases a deep channel frame and Herschell Spillman six cylinder engine delivering about 57.5 horsepower at 2000 rpm. Claims include 16 mpg and refined balance, with seven passenger options. Harrison D. Dockray chairs the exhibiting New England American Motor Car Corporation.

Herschell- Spillman Guy Morgan American Motors Corporation New England American Motor Car Corporation Harrison D. Dockray

Should cars weigh less and at what cost

G W Churchill of the Winton Company argues against lightening cars by sacrificing safety, durability, or comfort. He explains weight comes from every component and that a car must balance power, structure, and ride quality to protect occupants and endure road use.

G. W. Churchill Winton Company

Stearns Show Highlights Knight Motor Quality and Rolls-Royce Link

J H MacAlman lauds Stearns sleeve valve motor as the pioneer in Knight motored cars. He notes Stearns tested with Knight, influenced Daimler Panhard Minerva adoption, and built Rolls-Royce aviation motors. The car promises power, smoothness, and quiet operation after miles of usage.

Stearns J. H. MacAlman Knight Daimler England Panhard France Minerva Belgium America Rolls-Royce Aviation

Crankshaft Bearings Support in Engine Designs

The crankshaft converts piston motion to rotation and is held in the crankcase by bearings. Designs vary with two end bearings, a central bearing, or bearings between crank arms.

Cleveland 12 12 2 New Orleans 4 10 56

Scores and lineups from a New Orleans game list Cleveland players Coveleskie Caldwell Avhle Nanamaker Thomas Walker Myers Phillips Deberry Dowie and New Orleans players Batteries Dowie. Result details and final score are not provided in readable form.

New Orleans Cleveland Southern Coveleskie Caldwell Avhle Nanamaker Thomas Walker Myers Phillips Deberry Dowie

Salem teacher wins first prize in Limerick contest

Catherine A Cassidy of Salem wrote the winning verse honoring General Edwards and received a $150 Post award. Consolation prizes go to Ida T Rideout of Everett, H C Mahony of Brighton, and Christabel Robinson of Allston with $50 and two $25 awards respectively.

Edwards Lis Catherine A. Cassidy Boston ’Street Salem Mass Post Miss Cassidy Bowditch Ida T. Rideout Linden St Everett H. C. Mahony Mapleton St Brighton Christabel Robinson Chester St Allston Boston Post P. O

Prize Winning Limerick 57 To Be Printed Tomorrow

The prize winning Last Line of Limerick No 57 will be printed in tomorrow s Post with the writer s name noted. tc

Post

Conditions of the Competition Cut Out Mail-In Envelope

A notice explains that entrants must cut out and mail in by sealing their envelope with the stated number of Limericks placed in the lower left corner. The requirement emphasizes a mailed entry method and a specific corner placement for identification.

Limerick

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