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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
12
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Boston Red Sox 3 to 2 at Fenway Park in a final series game. Kid Gleason's team arrived by train for the series and impressed about 5000 spectators with their speed and strategy as they eye a championship.
Fans at Fenway Park flood in for a record crowd as a doubleheader headlines the day. The event features Babe Ruth Day with anticipated home runs and festive music amid a pivotal title clash between rival camps.
In a keen Chicago Boston contest Ray Schalk's eighth inning squeeze and a timely line drive put Chicago ahead. Hoyt battled Cicotte in a nine inning duel with each side trading blows as the White Sox edged the Red Sox 2 to 1 in a tight, strategic game.
White Sox aim to clinch the American league pennant as Cleveland faces possible defeat in Washington. Lefty Williams chosen to start the opener at Fenway Park this afternoon as the curtain falls on the season.
A Chicago versus Cincinnati betting and prayer craze swirls as fans hope for Reds victory. Prayers, bets, and preacher boasts color the scene with Garry Herrmann and Moran figures cited, while Chicago fans fear price hikes and changing fortunes.
Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 8 to 2 in the first game of the series. Wingo sparked the offense with a triple in the eighth after a 1 1 tie, Griffin scoring on Galloway's single for the decisive run. J Walker of Des Moines debuted as catcher. Noyes was released to Chicago by waiver.
A song titled Look at Him Now is dedicated to Babe Ruth by two South Boston Knights of Columbus members. The piece will be performed this afternoon with about two thousand Knights expected to join in the chorus.
Yale football held four hours of practice split between morning and afternoon drills and learned they would be excused tomorrow. Jim Braden returned at fullback, Graham replaced Rheinhardt at right end, and Fred Murphy's drop kicking stood out as the feature of the session.
In Columbus Ohio on September 19 pacers in the 2:03 event stalled as a heavy rainstorm drove horses to the barn. Most of the program was rescheduled for Saturday.
Weather suspends two heats with 2:15 pace and 2:13 trot. Clifford Direct drops out under Jones plan after $1200 pool. Lou Todd wins the 2:18 trot heat while 2:11 pace and 2:20 trot unfinished. next races set for tomorrow at 11:30.
Cleveland pounded three Washington pitchers for 18 hits and routed the Senators 12 to 3 in the first game of the series played in Washington.
Harvard scrimmage at Soldiers Field sees Arnold Horween of Team A score from 25 yards to give a 3–0 win over Team B. Eddie Casey and Swede Nelson shine in the backfield while Art Conlon directs plays. Guards say preparations begin Monday with cuts and training at the Varsity Club.
In New York on September 19 the answer of B B Johnson president of the American League and of the St Louis and Cleveland clubs to the New York Americans bid for an injunction was filed by Powell Wynn Roberts. The document flatly denies all plaintiffs claims and asserts the Yankees had no real pennant chance at the injunction time. It also mocks any advantage to a club owner in taking part in a world series.
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