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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1920
Page
15
The piece notes the Browns expect a new third baseman to replace Jimmy Austin as training camps begin. The long held favorite method is to trial candidates in camps, yet Austin remains at the ready when the season starts.
Detroit Sept 18 Ed Barrow sent the Red Sox to Cleveland after they won the finale over the Tigers 7 to 4. Elmer Myers, formerly with Cleveland, pitched superbly for Boston and has been excelling since leaving Manager Speaker's team.
The long-standing issue at third base is resolved by Earl Smith stepping in for Austin as Jimmy Austin’s successor. Smith, in his tenth year, delivers solid defense and steady hitting, earning praise as the best third baseman in the American League and saving the manager from overreaching for distant fixes.
Athletics figure Confile Mack introduces first baseman James Kelly from Dean Academy Franklin. The player stands six feet two inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He is described as a standout prospect with potential to contribute this season.
Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 90 to 7 as Martin replaces Tyler in the seventh and hits a three run homer in the eighth after two on. Martin earns the win, with Smith taking the loss, in a high scoring season finale.
Mrs George W Wightman of Boston and Wallace F Johnson of Philadelphia won the mixed doubles title while Miss Louise Dixon and Miss Helen Sewell took the junior national crown. Mrs Mallory claimed the singles title with overpowering play, marking her fifth national win with years 1915 1916 1917 and 1918 noted.
The Concerge Junction baseball club travels to Lexington this afternoon to face the Lexington Council Knights of Columbus at 2 30 on the Lexington Athletic field. The locals expect a large away following as Thomas Fitzgerald, the star local pitcher, will start for Lexington while Edward F Boyce, a veteran southpaw from Boston College and the New England League, is slated to pitch for Concaro.
The Tigers fielded a large group of recruits including three pitchers led by Vedder who shut down Boston in two innings. Cobb and Menosky produced key runs for Detroit though Hooper, Hiller, and Hendryx sparked Boston offense with doubles and timely hits. Veach and Cobb starred in the field as both teams traded scores early.
In a tense late game Boston battles Detroit with Myers retiring the Tigers in the last half of the inning and Baumgarten pitching for Detroit. Hooper and Menosky spark a seventh inning rally while Cobb leads off Detroit’s eighth with a double as Veach is hit and subsequent plays produce runs.
Williams College announces that Alfred 8. Chapin of Springfield earned varsity letters in both track and tennis as a freshman, a rare dual-letter achievement for a first year man. The list of spring awardees also includes baseball players Burrows Mason Boynton Finn Burger Patton McLean Nichols Ward Boynton Hoyt Holmes and managers Tiebout and Irwin with track honorees Kieser Coan Creft Kellogg Codding McWhorter Richmond Phillips Barnes Chapin and others.
Alexa Sterling, the current United States women’s champion, was among spectators at the national amateur golf championship on Long Island. She hails from Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones’ hometown, and has supported Jones since his rise, though Ouimet defeated him in the semi finals.
Miss Sterling, playing on Long Island courses, shows form for the women’s national event beginning October 4 in Cleveland Ohio. Since first appearing at Nassau in 1914 she has been praised as the best American woman golfer, with Collett Gordon Curtis and Fietner among potential challengers from New England.
Dedham K of C defeated Norwood K of C at Stone Park in the first game of a three game series for the Norfolk county championship. Dedham rallied in the sixth seventh and eighth innings scoring nine runs. Notable for Dedham were Ted Weschroth Riley and Papineau. Norwood had T Coughlin shining at bat.
Northspur owned and driven by W. J. McDonald took the Amateur 2:12 trot at Syracuse by stopping both heats in 2 08 3 4. Harmony with George A. Graves, president of the Metropolitan Driving Club, finished second.
Frank Fox from Combination Park maintains success in Maine with Opera Express winner at Lewiston Fair and Marion L. second in a Peter the Great mare race. Alonzo McDonald trains Jeanette Rankin 2:16 1 4 and San Francisco mile record attempts. Frank Murchie buys Lady Grattan for 5000 with Raoul Potvin’s team chasing fast colts and next Grand Circuit stop at Columbus and Atlanta. Brockton fair prep features David Axworthy 2:12 4 and Fatherland Farm advances three mare broodmares under Cox finishing touches.
The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Braves split a twin bill yesterday at Braves Field. In a 13 inning opener the Cardinals edged the Braves 7 to 6, while the Indians closed the series with a 5 to 3 win, giving St. Louis the series title three games to two and marking the Westerners final appearance here.
Dana Fillingim pitched the full game in a 9 hit effort for Boston as St Louis hitters pounded Tepes Park. Horace Ford, Don Lavan and Milton Stock sparkled in the field while Ray Powell and Mike Knode made running catches. Hornsby delivered a long centrefield triple, and Christy Christy’s muff opened the door for a late Cardinals rally amid heated protests and tactical moves.
Eddie Shevlin Dartmouth professor of Fistology faces Paddy Flynn Everett in a 10 round wind up at the Mechanics Building Armory A A tournament Tuesday night. The bout draws added interest as Shevlin recently claimed the New England welter title.
The article describes a proposed elimination series among local welterweights led by Shevlin, with debates over who would emerge top in the 142–145 pound class. It discusses rivalries with Kloby and Siegel, potential Boston venue advantages, and expected gate yields, plus Tuesday’s Mechanics bouts featuring Shaver O’Brien, Quill, Curley, Tansey, Jones, and Gardner.
Concord Junction baseball club wins its 284th victory of the season defeating the Roxbury All Stars 9 to 8 on the local grounds. A Loftus and Peppard starred with strong hitting and Dickuston contributed solid defense as the game was tiring and crowded with action.
Bayne hurled brilliantly for the Browns today at St. Louis as they defeated Philadelphia 7 to 1. He allowed only one hit in the first five innings while St. Louis found gaps at the plate against Keefe.
George Sisler leads the American League with a .399 average after games through Wednesday, breaking a tie with Tris Speaker. Babe Ruth has 49 home runs, 147 runs, and .372, while Joe Jackson sits third at .378 and Rice leads in steals with 61. Other top batters include Collins, Meusel, and Judge among players with 75 or more games.
The National Electric Light Association golf event at Kineo Maine September 14 15 and 16 announced by chairmen John West and committee members. J W Johnston won the New England section trophy with 90 strokes for the first nine holes. Mrs M R Bump led the ladies gross with 108 and Mrs Freda Rogers the net with 110 82. T A Wilson topped the field gross with 87 and W S Murray led the net at 163.
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