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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
9
In Watertown, A H Weatherbee of Allston reports a patch at Sparkle and Tappen streets yielding a half bushel per plant despite poor season. He pulled a large tomato with a hole in the center reminiscent of a doughnut from a branch yesterday.
More than a score of Somerville girls compete for the city’s prettiest girl honor at the Somerville Post No. 19 American Legion dance in Knights of Columbus Hall. A moving picture producer will offer a tryout to the winner, with potential scenes filmed in Somerville. Possible winners include Mary Corbett Ruth Holmes Inez Hazel Burton Gladys Burton Rose Gallagher Mary McLean and Ruth Farrar.
President Wilson, ill for nearly a year, watched the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment parade from the White House portico. He saluted as the march passed, then the procession proceeded to the Capitol where General Pershing reviewed it with Secretary Daniels and Major General Lejeune addressing the veterans.
The executive board of the Boston Central Labor Union voted last night to aid the Wool Handlers Union. The decision follows a report from striker representatives alleging employers refused to meet union delegates. The union also voted to permit soliciting funds from allied local unions.
Early returns from the New York State primary show large leads for both parties organization candidates in statewide races. Miller leads Thompson two to one in 1563 of 7274 districts. Wadsworth leads Boole and Payne two to one in 1321 districts. Lunn trails Walker two to one in 1600 districts. Governor Smith faces no opposition for renomination.
Acting Mayor James T. Moriarty spoke to more than 400 inside iron workers at a mass meeting on 694 Washington street. The Inside Iron Workers' Union organized the trade with a charter five months ago and announced membership growth from 150 to 461.
New York defeated Detroit 13 to 3 to surge into the American League lead while Cleveland was shut out by Philadelphia. Ruth walked three times and Pratt had four hits in six at bats as the Yankees racked up six extra base hits and eight walks.
Philadelphia jumped ahead early scoring eight runs on ten hits to blank Cleveland 8 0. Rommell yielded five hits over eight innings while Caldwell struggled allowing ten hits in eight innings. Dugan Graney High and Walker hit two bases as Griffin stole a base and Galloway Morton contributed sacrifices.
Peter Manning, the big bay gelding trotter, driven by Tommy Murphy, won the Empire stake at the New York State fair. Sister Bertha won the Matron stake, Millie Irwin surprised in the Lieutenant-Governor's 2:09 trot, and John R. Braden captured Syracuse heats in the 2:05 pacers. Billy Sunday upset by taking the 2:10 pace heats after Jay Brook led the first. Bogalusa led the Yates Hotel cup for 2-year-olds.
Frankie Callahan must weigh in at 133 pounds for the title bout with Lew Tendler at Cuddy's Lawrence arena next Saturday. Tendler stresses strict adherence to the limit to avoid any handicap and will arrive early with his manager for a pre fight conference with Callahan and Cuddy to enforce the contract. Glassman and Trellis vow to monitor the scale as Tendler prepares in Lawrence with a club workout prior to the match.
Chicago broke Brooklyn's streak by slugging three pitchers and winning 10 to 2. Tyler yielded three hits, including Nels Robertson's homer. Robertson collected five hits in as many at bats with a triple two doubles and a single. Paskert had three hits including a homer and made a one handed running catch in the field. A postponed game is scheduled with Chicago tomorrow.
The first practice session for Lexington High School football prospects takes place this afternoon at the Lexington Athletic Field. Albert F. Higgins and Principal Blon Merry will coach a squad of about 26 players with an opening game set for early October.
Harvard trimmed the football squad from 109 to 51 players in a formal cut by Head Coach Bob Fisher. He addressed both the discarding players and those retained, urging hard work to stay on the varsity and offering hope of possible promotion if merit warrants.
The squad lists five centres six guards seven tackles 12 ends nine quarterbacks and 12 backs with named players for each position. After afternoon fundamentals the team formed tentative elevens on team A with Havemeyer Woods Brown Hubbard Lockwood Macomber Weatherhead Johnson Humphrey Hamilton Gratwick and others, and a first scrimmage is set for Friday or Saturday with Jimmie Knox’s second team as opposition coached by former players and aides.
Griffins shut out the White Sox 2-0 as Hodge blanks them through five innings. Key hits by Roth Jackson Harris and Rice powered a rally with Sacrifice plays by Ellerbe Acosta Charrity and a double play from Risberg. Wilkinson allowed four runs in two innings. Time reported 83 minutes.
Finnerty McMahon the Brookline center prospect reports to Coach Cavanaugh at University Heights with hopes of securing the snapper back berth. Others competing include Dan Dullea Riordan and Brookline candidates Frank Ball Dinnie Murphy O’Hara Kelley Englehorn and Kempf. Volume of tryouts features two lines groups and named veterans such as Phil Corrigan and Bill Elberry in roles as pilots and backfield options.
The Winchester Open starts today with qualifying rounds. Thursday and Friday will feature match play across three divisions, using scratch and M G A holes up formats. Prizes include the Winchester trophy, the president's offering, and the directors' cup along with low gross and best net scores. An 18 hole four ball foursome Friday carries special prizes. entry fees are 1 and 2 dollars respectively, with 4 o'clock latest starting times and clubhouse meals available.
Arlington High School football team urges possible Friday practice at Spy Pond Athletic Field in Arlington to assess players and shore up defense. Coachs invite interest from Greater Boston high schools. contact James Berry at Arlington High School, Arlington 308, 8 am to 1 pm.
New York Giants lost to St. Louis 9 to 3 as Schupp issued eight walks and seven hits allowed. McHenry drove in three with a homer and Hornsby aided the Cardinals with two sacrifices and a double play.
New Haven Sept 14 Yale head coach Tad Jones held a rudimentary practice for the squad drilling kickers and the 90 candidates in basic football. The only visiting coach was Ted Lilley. A specialty was the center’s ball handling. Babe Allen, the veteran end, has not reported and may not return this year.
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