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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
14
Dartmouth coach Spears closes second week of practice with the first scrimmage of the season this afternoon. Norwich is the opener, followed by a trip to Penn State in a centennial clash. The match against Penn State looms as a tough assignment.
The backfield features Shelburne Rob ertson Holbrook Brainy Bower as the strongest offensive unit yet for Green. Robertson, despite a Penn game broken leg, shows punt and drop kick prowess. Brainy Bower emerges as a capable field general and top passer, while Shelburne gains confidence with powerful line plunges.
Johnny Russell of New York lasted part of a round before Danny Kramer of this city stopped him in a planned feature bout. Russell connected early but was floored twice and finished by nine count. Referee halted the fight with Kramer winning on a decision.
Newburyport A A defeated Sunset league champions the Clippers 11 to 10 at South End grounds. Batteries Clare Cross R Welch and Eldredge contributed to the win as Newburyport held off Amesbury’s Clippers for the late afternoon victory.
Tendler dominates the bout from the second round, Callahan's rib injury worsens, and referee Perry stops the match as Tendler earns a technical knockout. Promoter Cuddy laments low fan reaction and cites Callahan’s apparent decline, while earlier undercard wins boost the card at Cuddy's arena.
Nicholson of Pittsburgh maintains the top NL batting average at .371 as Roger Hornsby of St. Louis raises his to .360. Hornsby also increases total bases to 277 while Bancroft of New York extends his runs to 61. Other leaders include Young, New York. Roush, Cincinnati. J. Smith, St. Louis. Wheat, Brooklyn. King, New York withverages ranging from .312 to .343.
The article notes Allan Sotheron, once St. Louis Browns' top pitcher in 1919, deteriorates in form this year. It cites his blame on denied spitball use and a cracked rule to restore it, yet his performance remains poor with or without the delivery.
Parker Scofield Fred Wright Jr and R C Lehane lead the field as Albemarle Golf Club hosts an open tournament. Home club players are favored to take gross prizes with strong outsiders facing a tough challenge.
The season's first open tournament ends with Parker F Scofield posting a best gross 70 and R C Lenane taking second gross. Lehane secures second honors with steady play teamed with Fred Wright who due to an infected hand shot 77. Jesse Guilford nearly matched second place with a strong final nine after a rough start. Kent of Attleboro wins the first net prize as 150 players competed, many not turning in cards.
Vincent Richards and Harold Taylor of New York defeated Walter Wesbrook of Detroit and C. A. Carron of Cleveland 3 6 3, 6 4 to claim the Ontario doubles championship in Toronto. Semifinalists R. B. James of Saratoga and J. Weber of Chicago fell to Richards and Taylor 6 3 9 7.
Dixie Davis, Browns pitcher, again defeats the New York Yankees in a recent series in New York. The win marks his fourth over the Yanks this season, highlighting his effectiveness against the club and the mystique around Urban Shocker's influence on the Yanks.
Cincinnati Reds rebound after losses to the Dodgers at Ebbet's Field with an 11 to 5 victory over Brooklyn. Pat Moran's club pounded 19 hits and opened a five game lead over the Giants in the standings. Pirates and series notes include home run by Griffith and key hits by Duncan and Roush.
Brooklyn starter Jimmy Ring faltered as Cincinnati capitalized with five sixth inning hits to tie the game. Napier steadied the home club while Marquard struggled, and Mamaux, Smith, Grimes and Mitchell saw action with limited effect. Reds push two more runs in seventh and two in eighth, then prevail as Napier shuts Dodgers down late. Dodgers prepare for two-game series with Pittsburgh tomorrow afternoon with Pfeffer and Ponder expected to start.
Promoter Alex MacLean says Young Montreal will fight Terry Martin in a high interest clash. Montreal refuses to defend his title at the weight and demands Martin weigh 118 ringside, while alternative arrangements and catchweights are discussed. Harry Martin may weigh 116 to fit the bout, with three Boston promoters ready to stage the fight though no agreement yet.
Williams College football coaches anticipate a tougher battle for backfield spots as veterans return and new candidates push for playing time. McLean, a former freehman standout, aims for a varsity berth alongside last season's regulars Barger Becket Hibbard and captain Boynton. The freshman squad also contributes newcomers Mallon and Hoyt, boosting competition this fall.
New Haven Conn Sept 18 Yale will not open for two weeks yet its football squad numbered more than a hundred players after two days of scrimmage Head Coach Tad Jones indicated the final lineup by naming a first and second team
The article outlines a policy to form a varsity squad of first and second elevens with a separate scrub group. Scrubs will have their own signals and plays, practice daily against varsity and among themselves, and supply replacements as needed. Several players and prospects are noted, including losses, reshuffled positions, and early-season expectations.
In Methuen 179 entries contested open handicap medal play at Merrimack Valley Country Club. A E B Lang of the local club and I W Small Jr of Bear Hill tied for best net with gross 9 1/2 and 85 and nets of 76. Parker Schofield of Albemarle had best gross 80 on net 77. James H Eaton of Merrimack Valley won the match play versus bogey two up.
The Brooklyn Club claimed it could take Frank Brower from Reading if Reading paid big money to the International home run champion. Another version says Reading betrayed Brooklyn and broke their agreement.
A West remark claimed Babe Ruth homers often came in losses, suggesting his long balls did not win crucial games for the Yankees. The note emphasizes the idea that Ruth’s power did not consistently secure important victories.
The piece argues Ruth hit 49 homers with 32 wins and 11 losses in those games, explaining a discrepancy by six two homer games. It lists game-by-game results, notes Ruths homer in every inning but the seventh, and discusses the seventh inning’s apparent slump and the Babe’s dramatic sense in his power hitting.
Concord Country Club defeated Lexington Golf Club 251 2 to 191 2 in a Nassau scoring club match on Sept 17 at Concord. Fifteen players per side played. semi finals left H B Snelling and Morgan K Smith to contest the championship. Snelling beat Sewell and Smith defeated Eaton to reach the final.
Baltimore and St Paul announce a best five in nine postseason series starting October 5 in Baltimore with games on October 5 7 and 10 before moving to St Paul. Each team may use eight players plus a manager. Eligible St Paul players recently moved to major leagues.
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