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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1920

Page

25

Erie Railroad Posts Gross Of 102 Million With Small Net

The Erie Railroad reported a gross of 102 million dollars last year but net earnings under six million, a drop from 1912 when half the gross yielded about twice that net. Stock value drifts lower as debt rises. economists foresee cost cuts and rate increases potentially boosting next year’s net. European and U S bond markets show recovery signals while foreign immigration hopes grow as dollar buys more abroad.

Erie Railroad Erie

New York Market Mixed On Gains In Foreign Exchange

The New York stock market showed only indifferent progress toward recovery with trading broader but limited public interest. Call money held at 6 percent. time loans quoted 1 4 to 81 2 percent. Foreign exchange activity dominated, with large remittance purchases to Central Europe and gains in German marks Austrian kronen and Italian exchange.

New York Europe Pittsburg Crucible Steel Shorts Liberty U. S

Exeter Clinches 6-1 Victory Over Lawrenceville in New Hampshire

Exeter, N H defeated Lawrenceville 6 to 1 as Van Lengen excelled on the mound fanning 11 and surrendering only two hits. Funk doubled in the eighth and Watts delivered a run scoring single as Exeter maintained the lead charting two tallies in the fourth and three in the eighth to seal the win.

Exeter N. H Lawrenceville Jersey Boys Funk Watts New Hampshire Barry van Lengen Jones Handy Mullen Fanning Outhwaite Exeters

A Grave Responsibility to Headline Boston Sunday Post

The Boston Sunday Post Magazine will feature Stacy Aumonier's amusing tale A Grave Responsibility in its next issue. The story promises the author's characteristic wit and lighthearted humor.

Stacy Aumonier Boston Sunday Post

The Guy That Baits the Umpire Gets the Hook

Neal R. O'Hara notes circus life offers perks while Carpentier trains in the parade. He suggests Boston’s Red Sox can win the pennant if all teams, including the rivals, unite behind them.

Carpentier Red Sox

Bolsheviks Protest Turned Satire in Wartime Rant

A scathing satirical monologue targets Bolsheviks and their propaganda. It mocks free love and socialist rhetoric while lampooning leaders like Trotsky and Trotzky. The piece connects Bolshevik influence to Russia’s instability, violence, and political upheaval. It also references Poland, Finland, and Paderewski in a provocative, period tone.

Russia Bolsheviks Bols Trotzky Alexis Trotsky Fox Trotzky New York Flo Suit and Cloak Makers’ Union Mawruss Finland Poland Lerine Sopheads Paderewski Rolski

Harvard Downs Holy Cross in Low-Scoring Home Run Battle

Harvard, coached by Jack Slattery, shut out Holy Cross 1-0 at Soldiers Field as Jeff Jones hit a solo homer in the eighth or ninth inning. Eddie Goode twirled a strong game for Harvard while Holy Cross threats were thwarted by precise defense and timely plays by Captain Emmons.

Harvard Triumph Over Holy Cross In Tight Seventh Inning Thriller

Harvard edged Holy Cross in a close game capped by seventh inning heroics. Jeff Jones delivered a starring home run after being promoted from the Harvard second team, while Jocko Conlon Eddie Lincoln and Captain Bobby Emmons starred for Harvard and Fred Maguire and Gagnon for Holy Cross in scintillating plays. Maguire nearly scored on a sharp drive but Eddie Lincoln’s dazzling one hand stop saved Harvard.

Holy Cross Eddie Goode Horan Lew Dugan Gagron Conlon Bobby Emmons O’connor Santoro Centre Field Jocko” Conlon Eddie Lincoln Harvard Fred Maguire Gagnon Worcester Collesions Jeff Jones Pippin Crimson Purple Bowdoin Jones Varsity Jesse Burkett Maguire

Pittsfield Defeats Worcester 5 4 In Early Lead Collapse

Pittsfield built a 4 0 and 2 0 four run edge in the first inning but needed three pitchers to hold on for a 5 4 win over Worcester. Brazill toed the mound for 5 2 3 innings allowing 3 runs on 8 hits while Rieger Bennett and Bish split the rest. Key hits included a three base blow by Johnson and several two baggers as Worcester matched with timely hits but could not overcome the early deficit. Belanger scored in the ninth for Pittsfield and Hayden contributed two hits for Worcester. Time 2h 35m.

Pittsfield Mat Pittsfeld Worcester Brazill Hayden Belanger Psea Eeisckts Fenze Brady Pickup Hammond Murray Bosse McHale King Burke Johnson I'ekun Saerthbee Adame Nlay Brazil Bennett Bish Rieger Piah Callahan Riever McDonald Heisman Pipp Flagstead Bodie Ruth Lewis Pratt Peckinpaug Young Yale Bush Mogridge Dauss Ayres Dineen Nallin

Jimmy Kelly to Debut in All Star Show at Lynn Casino

Bronx boxing star Jimmy Kelly will fight Johnny Gray of Chelsea in the main bout at the Casino A.C. of Lynn tonight part of an all star show. Victor Ritchie meets Freddie Madden of East Boston in the second 10 and Victor Hansen faces Frank Repetto of East Boston in another bout. Prelims also listed.

Jimmy Kelly Bronx Johnny Gray Chelsea A.C Lynn Victor Ritchie Freddie Madden East Boston Victor Hansen Frank Repetto

New Haven Defeats Waterbury 5 to 2 in Open Play

New Haven beat Waterbury 5 to 2 in New Haven Conn. today. Heavy hitting from both teams highlighted the game and Waterbury's Hargraves at short stood out defensively.

New Haven Conn Waterbury Hargraves

Hartford Defeats Springfield Behind Kane's Two-Run Double

Hartford won 9 to 3 as Brick Kane delivered a two-run double in the ninth with two out and two on. Bailey homered and Murphy, Bailey, Sherman and others added offense. Cox earned the win while Jensen took the loss as Springfield stranded runners and Hartford capitalized late.

Hartford Conn Jack Flynn Brick Kane Springfield To & Jensen Bailey Hartford Spring Field Murphy Brecker Raiter Dunn Harber Noehel Barry Silva Kane Flynn Geib Doufty Neher Rive Kelly Wilder E Sherman Sewall P Cox Shee Jensen

Bridgeport Defeats Albany in Free-Hitting 8-5 Game

Bridgeport edged Albany 8 to 5 in a high scoring game. Leary Orr and Roy Grimes drove key hits while Grimes belted the first home run of the season at the local park.

Albany Bridgeport Leary Orr Rer Grimes Grimes

Thoroughbred racing card results from multiple races

First race maidens at four and a half furlongs led by Salesman with 2 to 1 odds and Queen Trabel near 5 to 1. Second race steeplechase over about two miles saw Syosset win, Worstdale second, Infidel among the also ran. Third race Mineola handicap for three-year-olds and up to a mile saw Lion d Or take second and Tailor Maid third. Fourth race Hollis six furlongs went to Thunderstorm with Flying Orb and Service Star behind. Fifth race three-year-olds over a mile was LeGlorieux first ahead of Flibberty Gibbet and Round Robin. Sixth race two-year-olds over 4 1/2 furlongs saw Prudery win with Costly Colours second and Nancy Lee third. Time records noted for each race.

Martin A. Noonan McAfee Salesman Tod Queen Trabel Ambrose Segurola Gladys Sea Court Wagan Nurse Mergler Syosset Powers Worstdale Williams Robert Oliver Infidel New Haven Brain Belle Milkmaid Schuttinger Lion d'Or Turner Tailor Maid Jarvis Trojan War Plume Alibi Hollis Flying Orb Mooney Ott Service Star LeGlorieux Rice Flibberty Gibbet Murray White Socks Universal Prudery Kummer Nancy Lee Mavourneen Music In the Air Turnabout Peerage Crimson Rambler Light Fantastic Refusal

Thoroughbred race card listing multiple racing events

First race for three year olds and up at six and a half furlongs features The Wit Bread Line Locust Leaves Beauty Sleep Night Stick Sinn Foiner Huron Frank Waters Poultney. Second race steeplechase about two miles includes Wisest Fool Joyful James A Sheridan King Terry N. Third race Bouquet selling two year olds five furlongs lists Frisole Polybia Zealous Dry Mean Ramkin Lady Taillian Jacobina Bellotear. Fourth race Babylon Highweight handicap six furlongs lists Ticklish Ralco Peter Piper Exterminator War Marvel Hasten On Leading Star Krewer Prince of Como Old Rosebud. Fifth race four year olds plus selling one mile includes Chasseur The Belgian Keen Jane Orderly Sun Dial Phalaris Mormon Strank Waters. Sixth race two year olds maidens four and a half furlongs lists Irish Sea Touch Me Not Honyhn hnm Hard Guess Knight of Heather Our Boots Tryster Arvada Hildur Normal Chevalier. Tive pounds allowance claimed Weather clear track fast.

the Wit Bread Line Locust Leaves Beauty Sleep Night Stick Sinn Foiner Huron 2d Frank Waters Poultney Wisest Fool Joyful James A. Sheridan King Terry N Bouquet Krewer Old Rosebud Chasseur Keen Jane Orderly Sun Dial Phalaris Mormon Strank Waters Hard Guess Knight of Heather Our Boots Tryster Arvada Hildur Normal Chevalier

Racecard for Twin Oaks meeting six races

Racing card lists seven races with weights and entries. Alexandra plate includes Charlie Summy and Pretty Baty among 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs. Victoria stakes features Fairy Grand and Jean Corey among 2-year-olds at five furlongs. Maple Leaf stakes lists Royal Redbird a Woodbine and Ostara among Canadian foals at one mile and a sixteenth. Patricia plate covers Cahalan Rosente and others for 2-year-olds. Connaught cup handicap shows Peniface and Antiphon among 3-year-olds and up at one mile and a sixteenth. Helter Skelter steeplechase features Flight Coptein and Kingstown Pier. Leamington plate lists Silver Dawn and Pleasure Bent among 5-year-olds and up, Canada-foaled. track listed as fast with apprentice allowance noted.

Charlie Summy Who Cares Brynhild Pretty Baty Murphy Skeerface Plaviada Bookcress Guy Fairy Grand Auntie May Jean Corey Canada Aft Rockdale Patricia Plate Cahalan Rosente Royal Visitor Flying Ford Crutches Ikey T. Liz Peniface Ladder of Light Claymore Uncle John Romeo Bender Easter Lily eDon Dodge Thomas F. McMahon Hank O'Day William Walker Flight Coptein Kingstown Pier Morpeth Lady Kee Silver Dawn Pleasure Bent Tengali Gallant Kitty Kama Plymouth Rock Corn Broom Galway

Champs Lose To Cards 10 8 In Wild St Louis Win

St Louis defeated Cincinnati 10 to 8 in a high scoring game. Stock tripled and scored on Hornsby’s single in the eighth to clinch the win. Hornsby also scored after a misplayed drive by Duncan as the Cards rallied in the late innings.

ST. Louis Cincinnati Jacobs Stock Hornsby Duncan ST. Louts A. E. Smith Ou Schultz Rf. Stock Fournier McHenry Lavan Wee C.euk Ds Fatobds Rt Lerdel Fisher Euler

Racing card recap with multiple stakes and placings

Race by race results list six furlongs to one mile two finishers with times and payouts. Notable winners include Somme first in race one, Trish Kiss in race five, Peerless One in race seven, and Greenleaf in race two with full entries and various claims and purses across the Jacksonville Savannah Brunswick cards.

Eighth Homer for Babe Ruth Hits His Eighth

New York Yankees beat Detroit 4 to 0 in the tast game of the series. Mogridge won his first victory of the season with a strong start allowing four hits. In the second inning Babe Ruth slammed his eighth home run of the year into the upper right field stands. He also had a double.

New York New York Yankees Detroit Mogridge Ruth

Dodgers Beat Pirates 3 102 in Pittsburgh

Brooklyn won today's game from the Pittsburg Pirates by a score of 2 to 2. Grimes allowed two Brooklyn runs with a wild pitch and a hit batsman, then drove in two Brooklyn runs himself. Kilduff Caton and Grimes had two base hits. Grimes hit a three base hit.

Grimes Brooklyn Pittsburg Pittsburg Pirates Wisner Caton Broomy Gee Pittsburgh Kilduff Cutshaw Nicholson Carey Olson Konetechy Brooklyn Olson FE Baird Johnston Myera Bos Sccluss

Louisville horse race results show six races and winners

Six races at Louisville feature three-year-olds and up with purses from 1000 to 1200. St Germain wins race one at 13.20 and 4.50. Diana takes race two at 5.10 and 3.50. Atta Boy II leads race three with 12.50 and 4.20. Race four goes to Rouleau at 9.30 and 4.10, race five to net High at 89.70 and 41.80, and race six to May Rose at 81.50 and 17.80 with multiple also ran across events.

Somme Willis Yaphank Richcreek Runnyven Dishman P. Modry Mistake Donna Grafton Miss Millions Caller Herrin Wire Clipper Rose Lyon Heupel St. Quentin Butwell Secomd Polroma Rodriguez Gain de Cause Fort Bliss Tolite Frogtown Rack Bay Simson Kama Little Mandie Brynhild Ella Jennings Galway Diomed Mandarin Gold Galore St. Germain Wida Hadrian Wright Alvord Kennedy Star Realm Duke of Devonshire Rafferty Camouflage Our Birthday Money Chisco Marvin May Omond Honor Man War Idol Diana Hunt Donna Oma Stone Miss Nell Thrifty Amanda Mamie Kelly Princess Lou Betty Curry Dinty Velie Abbess Lady Britain Atta Boy II Drastic Taylor Sands of Pleasure Merimee Courtship Rouleau Collins Sterling Connelly Best Pal Luke Nordeck the Leopard General Glenn Alex Jr Captain Mac Sam's Boy Net High O’brien Eastertide Pool Uncle Velo Lunsford Balance Wheel North Elkhorn Petrarch Coyne Red Bunga Back the Ally Ginger May Rose Vida Dancing Spray Thinker Roberts Bandymo Guidelost Betta B Claim Ag Fortune Kimpalong Stack Fly Home Garner Plantarede Bucknail Moscova Sea Urchin

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