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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1920

Page

6

Braves win third straight over Phillies in slugfest

Boston Braves beat Philadelphia 8 to 6 extending their streak to three games. Boston built on early two run bursts as Meusel and Ralph Miller produced key hits while Powell homered and Stengel chased by late rallies.

Philadelphia Braves Phillies Cravathians Jones McQuillan Phil Phils Boston Braves John Paul Jones Boston Cra ¥Athians Gaston Holke Boeckel Moranville Jack Miller Ally O'Neill Williams Meusel Maranville Powell Pick Ralph Miller Wheat Cantwell Bancroft Bostes Mann Stengel Sullivan Blancroft Ray Powell Nother Iftee Ith Viele Phila Vick Sana Cruise Yneil St Tewwee Dt Oo Leusel Miller Luderus R. Miller Lebourveau Oscoo Smith J. Miller Iome Williame Fica Nell Rall Jones Cantwel Mit Manno McCormick and Hart

Giants Win Inning Thriller Over Dodgers 7-6

New York Giants edge Brooklyn in 11 innings 7 to 6 at home. Lear Kelly and Burns spark the late rally with triples and a key fumble by Fletcher allowing the winning run. Barnes earns the win over Grimes as Grimes and Benton toil on the mound.

New York New York Giants Brooklyn Benton Olson Dodgers Lear Kelly Burns Young Schmann Fletcher Barnes Konetehy Bnses Devle Pletcher Johnaston Marquard S Mitchell Grimes Marquard Eliott Piitcher Harrison and O'Day R. BH A. E Doyle Esaea Sb Sane Seren Burder Dayle Carty Barnes P eSmith Santee Ot Olson Sanee Sane Lehmandt Vate A Krueger Marquard Mitchell Pr. Aoe Grimes Paetenne

College track today slate spans multiple venues

Harvard meets MIT at Tech Field Cambridge Yale competes at New Haven Eastern Intercollegiate championships run in Springfield Dartmoast faces Penn in Philadelphia Columbia clashes Brown in Providence Syracuse meets Navy in Annapolis Amherst battles Williams in Williamsport Exeter hosts 1923 Exeter matchups.

Harvard Tech Field Cambridge Kincetonia Yale New Haven Springfield Dartmoast University of Pennvania Philadelphia Columbia Brown Providence Syracuse Naval Academy Annapolis Amherst Williams Willianstown Exeter Exeer

Wilson earns clear win in midweight bout amid alibi talk

About 8000 fans packed Mechanics Building Thursday night as Wilson outpointed O'Dowd across seven of twelve rounds. The writer, two feet from the ropes, saw Wilson land most effective blows and dominate the fight, while alibi claims of a draw or setup circulated after the decision.

Mechanics Wilson O'Dowd Mike Johnny St. Paul Ballyhoo

Johnny Wilson Wins Middleweight Title A Boxing Legend Emerges

Charles town boxer Johnny Wilson seizes the world middleweight crown amid praise from Boston fans and sports writers. Marty Killilea backed Wilson before the fight, and Wilson’s intelligent management suggests a lasting run at boxing’s big events. The piece contrasts Wilson’s style with former champ Mike O Dowd and notes English hopes for Bombardier Wells after Wells beat Eddie McGoorty. It also covers upcoming intercollegiate meets and Olympic prospects in New England.

Boston Johnny Wilson Charlestown Johnny Marty Killilea

Cubs Defeat Pirates 6-4 on Strong Late Rally

Chicago beat Pittsburg 6 to 4 in a game highlighted by long hitting. The Cubs were loose early and weak at the plate until the final three innings, when six hits produced all their runs including a home run, a triple, two doubles and two singles.

Pittsburg Chicago Schmidt Carlson Meader Lee Mhiengo Sanpeeee Barber O Grimm Nicholson Uten Nichol

Cemetery tournament at Lexington Golf Club this afternoon

Golf games are set for this afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington, with similar events at Concord Country Club on the Old Road to Nine Acre Corner in Concord and at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights.

Lexington Golf Club North Lexington Concord Country Club Old Road Nine Acre Corner Concord Arlmont Golf Club Arlington Heights

Twenty Two Derby Hopefuls Declared Fit for Kentucky Derby

Twenty two three year olds including colts and two fillies were deemed fit for the Kentucky Derby at Louisville. Owners accepting the challenge will race a mile and a quarter at Churchill Downs tomorrow for an added prize of eighty thousand dollars, the richest turf purse in 1920.

Louisville Churchill Downs

Fordham Tops BC in 11 Innings

Fordham defeated Boston College 2 to 0 after 11 innings at University Heights. Waters pitched 10 2 3 innings of no-hit ball before McLaughlin ended it with a single. Finn drove in two runs for Fordham as BC threats were stifled by tight pitching and errors near the end.

Fordham Boston College University Heights Waters Watertown High Billy Bond Fitzpatrick McLaughlin Buesley Halloran Finn Dempsey LeFevre Bil Po.a. AB Corrigan Buckley Bond Fion D'mpsey le Fevre Urban Donovan Cousineau Swan Hector Haley Wordham pemMeey Bueckley Dan Barry

Notables Invited to Greet Carpentier at Armory Event

State figures invited to meet Georges Carpentier include Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters General Edwards Admiral Robinson Colonel Logan and J. C. J. Flamand the French consul. The event is set for next Tuesday night at the Armory A. A. management hosts the gathering.

Armory A. A Georges Carpentier Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters General Edwards Admiral Robinson The Way Yard Logan J. C. J. Flamand

American Association Scoreboard Summary

St Paul beat Minneapolis 4 0. Toledo defeated Columbus 11 4. Kansas City won 10 3 against Milwaukee. The line lists a game titled Tnianapolis Louisville Rain.

St. Paul Minneapolis Toledo Columbus Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville

Harvard Tech track duel looms at Tech Field

Harvard and Tech renew their track rivalry this afternoon at 8. The meet features Denny O Connell leading Harvard in the mile and Mick Bawden of Tech favored in the 880 while Dandrow of Tech seeks the hammer. Billy McMahon aims for Tech in the two mile with Harvard riders including Gourdin in sprints and jumps.

Harvard Tech Denny O'Connell Crimson Mick Bawden Cardinal and Gray Dandrow Ames Stevens Billy McMahon New England Gourdin Krogness Bob Harwood Penn Ned Gourdin

Hyde Park Beats Milton High In Loose Field Game

Hyde Park defeated Milton High 8 to 5 at Milton Town Field. Hussey and Horan starred for Hyde Park while Ballard and McCarthy carried Milton, with McCarthy collecting a single double and triple in four at bats.

Milton Town Milton High Hyde Park Hussey Horan Ballard McCarthy Milton

Virginia over Amherst in 12 innings 4 to 3

University of Virginia edged Amherst 4 to 3 after 12 innings. The second score lists New Hampshire College 7 Massachusetts Agricultural College 1 and St Anselm's 8 Bates 2 with Ohio State 2 Wisconsin 1 and Wesleyan 2 Union 1 noted in a compact results fragment.

Carl Linder Arthur Roth Gordon Nightingale New Hampshire State University of Virginia Amherst New Hampshire College Massachusetts Agricultural College St. Anselm's Bates Ohio State Wisconsin Wesleyan Union

Harvard Meets Virginia in Second 1915 Baseball Clash

Harvard faces the University of Virginia on Soldiers Field in the second game of the season after a 2 2 tie in their southern trip opener. Virginia seeks revenge with Taylor pitching while Harvard may start Eddie Goode with Lancaster backstopping Goode. Amputres Dan Barry and Jack Stanford umpire.

Harvard University of Virginia Soldiers Field Crimson Nine Virginians Dixie Yale Southerners Taylor Jack Slattery Eddie Goode Crimson Lancaster Gammack Murphy Goode Lincoln Emmons Conlon Perkins Frothingham Hallowell Bigelow Virginia Burnett D. Kuyk Moran Pettway Mayhood G. Kuyk Baughman Dunn P. Amptires Dan Barry Jack St Ford

Brockton High Beats BLS 6-2 in Fast System

Brockton High defeated Boston Latin 6 to 2 at Highland Park. Collins made a key catch on Malley’s liner with the bases loaded in the fifth, ending a Latin rally. Doherty rapped a three bagger for Boston Latin in the ninth, Weston tagged out a runner at the plate on a home attempt, Moncevicz and Triggs stood out on defense and pitching, keeping Latin’s offense in check.

Brockton Brockton High Boston Highland Park Collins Malley Doherty Boston Latin Scorin Weston Moncevicz Triggs

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