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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1920

Page

16

Braves Stifle Pirates 3-0 in Rain Soaked opener

In Boston, Jack Scott hurled his best game of the season to outpitch Babe Adams as the Braves beat the Pirates 3 to 0. The game was played amid heavy rain with limited offense and muddy bases, but Scott allowed only two hits and no walks while Maranville and Holke delivered key hits.

Jack Scott Buccaneers Reds Pirates Gibson Boston Beinning Braves Big Jack Scott Scott Babe Adams Buccaneer Adams Balla Kiem Nor Emslie Maranville Bayrs Mann Powell Culshaw Cruise Boeckel Holke Bravey Gowdy Quinn Summa Zinn Odo Peter Taee Adame Jem and Emslie Dempsey Brennan Tex Rickard Levinsky-Carpentier Ebbets Field Brooklyn Rickard Jack

Legalized Boxing Opens Tonight at Armory A A

The Armory A A presents an evening of boxing in Mechanics Building with two 10 round bouts and two eight round bouts. Paddy Flynn of Everett faces Nate Siegal of Revere in the main event while Willie Corbett of Technology challenges Billy Fitzsimmons of Chelsea for the New England featherweight title. Bert Jones of Revere meets Mack Murphy of Atlantic and Young Gould of Brockton fights Danny Ridge of New York in eight round bouts.

Armory A. A Mechanics’ Building Armory Club Paddy Flynn Everett Nate Siegal Revere Willie Corbett Technology New England Billy Fitzsimmons Chelsea Bert Jones Mack Murphy Atlantic Will Young Gould Brockton Danny Ridge New York

Babe Ruth Delivers Winning Home Run for New York

Babe Ruth homered in the sixth inning for his 49th of the season helping New York defeat Detroit 4 to 2. He belted the ball into the center field bleachers scoring Pipp and erasing Detroit’s one run lead while Ehmke and Mays kept the Tigers’ offense in check. Pratt suffered a brief injury on a Veach ball but stayed in the game after treatment.

Detroit Babe Ruth New York Ruth Ehmke Mays Veach Pratt

Felsch's late homer powers C hicago over Washington

Chicago defeats Washington 15 to 6 as Felsch belts a grand hit into the left field bleachers with the bases loaded and two out in the sixth inning. Pitching details feature Faber Erickson Bono and Shaw with various inning marks and miscues noted.

Chicago Felsch Washington Erickson Ellerbe Bono Chica Teveeeeeel Barrity Pelech Mirine Taree Colac Sreelaee Shaw Santeee Faber Ju i J. Pumas Gharrity Erfehwon Chill Dinneen

Weymouth Field Day Promises Strong Entries

Weymouth relief committee hosts a town field day sanctioned by the A A U with amateur athletes. Events include 1 mile and 100 yard dashes with handicaps and prize cups for top finishers plus medals. Entries close Thursday, contact John Reidy of South Weymouth to enter.

Weymouth John Reidy Southmouth B. A. A. Wright & Ditson Horace Partridge Company South Weymouth

Psychology tests and college admissions mockery

A satirical editorial rails at modern college psychology entrance exams and admission chaos. It mocks exams that punish wit over knowledge, notes dismissive marks for nonconformists, and contrasts jail entry tests as the only sensible evaluation, while poking at political clamor and sports betting.

Boxing Benefit for Chelsea Veterans

An athletic and vaudeville program at the Chelsea Theatre Wednesday supports the Address Square Monument at Everetts Avenue and Third Street honoring World War I veterans. Notable boxers Sny­der, Lee, Dawson, Regan, Downes, Muggsey, Carlson, Lacy and Nelson donate fights. there will be extra entertainment and a committee led by Kriteman Hanlon Fitzpatrick and Alderman Falkof.

Chelsea Theatre Address Square Everett Avenue Third Street Chelsea Barney Snyder Kid Lee Joe Dawson Tom Regan Johnny Downes Young Muggsey Harry Carlson al Lacy Joe

Concord Junction Team Plays Sunday Game

A big late season baseball clash is set for Lexington Athletic Field next Sunday at 2 30 PM between the Lexington Council Knights of Columbus club and the Concord Junction team. A record crowd from Concord is expected to attend this natural rivalry contest in Middlesex County.

Lexington Athletic Field Lexington Council Knights of Columbus Concord Junction Middlesex County Concord

Dodgers Take 2 From Cubs in Twin Bill

Brooklyn stretched its NL pennant lead to five games by sweeping Chicago 7 3 and 7 2 in a doubleheader. Cincinnati lost to Philadelphia. The Superbas improved on home turf with 12 hits, exploiting Cubs fielding and an early Xander exit. Pfeffer starred as Brooklyn topped the Cubs in game one.

Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Superbas Alexander Xander Carter Pfeffer Cubs Dodgers Marquard Fonpeton Blewseees & Griffith Naewese Rueger de Pfefter Seevenens A. EB Ghicago. AB. R. BH. TB. PO. Lst Terry Merkle Paskert O'Farrell Essass Daley Senanere Pevere Sees Brooklym Eenee Krueger Wheat Myers Fle-Therr Farrell Merkleto A al Carter Dany

Lexington Voters Back Football At High School

Lexington High School students voted to renew football this fall after a hiatus. Practice sessions begin tomorrow at the athletic field with Albert Higgins as coach and Principal Bion Merry assisting. A candidate meeting Friday will elect a captain and manager.

Lexington Lexington High School Albert F. Higgins Hitdool Bion C. Merry

Olympic marathoner rails at treatment after Antwerp trip

Arthur Roth, veteran athlete, accuses the American team leaders of rough handling during the Antwerp Olympic Games. He details poor conditions on the voyage, subpar training facilities in Antwerp, and alleged discipline issues, as he criticizes the New York quartet responsible for the American marathon effort.

Arthur Roth Antwerp Uncle Sam Arthur Tour Fred Rubien Mat Halpin Gus Kirby Bartow America Boston Fort Slocum

St Paul Club Wins American Association Championship

St Paul clinched the 1920 American Association title by winning a single game of a double header at Milwaukee. With a 22 game schedule figure, they hold a 22 1 3 game lead and have won 10 of 143 played.

ST. Paul, Minn St. Paul American Association Milwaukee

Rain Halts Revere Wrestling Show at Cycle Track

Rain forced the cancellation of the wrestling feature at the Revere cycle track last night. Zulu Hevumpaa the Peaceful Finn and Renato Gardin the light heavyweight champion were set to appear, but no falls were scored and the outdoor event was called off. No further outdoor shows will be attempted this season at the track.

Zulu Hevumpaa Finn Renato Gardin Revere

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