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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1920
Page
11
Jim Bagby, the American League ace, delivered a masterful 2 to 0 shutout of the Boston Red Sox to keep Cleveland within a game and a half of the White Sox. It was Bagby’s 29th victory of the season as he limited Boston to zero runs.
In a tense contest the Red Sox score in the sixth on Speaker's double and Elmer Smith's run, while Herb Pennock dominates until the late innings. Bagby holds through seven before a late surge, with Hooper and O Neill making key plays as Boston loses to Cleveland.
The Suffolk School for Boys defeated the Wilson Newsboys at Rainsford Island in a close rubber match. Abe Seliber left with a shoulder injury after attempting a difficult liner in the sixth inning.
Dixie Davis pitched for St Louis to a 6 1 win over the New York Yankees in front of 30 000 in St Louis The Yanks were held to two singles and committed costly errors Ruth failed to homer as Davis silenced the New York attack bowing to Thormahlen and Collins who struggled with little support from the field and bullpen
In New York, the Giants defeated Cincinnati 7 to 6 in 11 innings to open a four game set. Doyle scored the winning run after Duncan fumbled Snyder's hit. Reds homered three times, including Neale and Coumbe, while Groh Daubert and Roush provided early power. Barnes started for New York, Douglas pitched the 11th for the win.
Bernie Neis stole third and raced home as Brooklyn edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 3 at Ebbets Field in a dramatic ninth inning. Jeff Pfeffer and Wilbur Cooper battled in a pitching duel before the Dodgers broke through in the final frame to boost their World Series chances.
Stallings Braves play a double header this afternoon and a single game tomorrow against Fred Mitchells Chicago Cubs at Braves Field before departing for a swing around the eastern circuit. Wednesday is an open date in Boston and Thursday the Red Sox return to wind up their campaign.
Earl Thomson of Dartmouth College racing for Maple Leaf colors won the 120 yard hurdles in rain soaked London. He overcame a handicap and defeated a field that included rival Dunbar who also competed at Antwerp. Thomson edged to victory at the tape in a dramatic finish.
Services were held for the first time yesterday in St Marys Polish Catholic Church on Chambers Street West End. The 1030 mass drew a crowded congregation with hardly standing room as Rev L A Sikora celebrated. Evening vesper services featured Rev J J Czubek of St John the Baptist Church Salem. The church was dedicated recently.
After several days of light work at Marblehead the Middlesex School players return to Concord on Wednesday for real practice ahead of the season opener next Saturday.
A handicap medal event for best nine holes is set for next Saturday afternoon at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights. The following week will feature handicap versus bogey.
Olympic hammer throwers show top form and quick wit as they poke fun at A. A. U. officials, revealing playful rivalry and sharp banter during the event.
A Rome despatch reports a Mantua powder factory blast that killed three people and injured six. The blast damaged several houses and is thought to have been caused by unknown persons.
Olive E. Pendergast, 55, GE Company employee in Lynn, was severely burned at her home on Ridgeway Street last evening after her clothing caught fire from a gas range. She fled into the street where two men smothered the flames.
Baseball fans rally behind the Cleveland Indians as they seek a world series berth. Public sympathy follows the club after the death of star Raye Chapman, with Speaker's tribe seen as having a strong chance to reach the championship.
Old Man Dope states moving pictures of the New York Yankees in the World Series will not be shown to crowded houses for a period. The remark implies a temporary pause in film displays amid uncertain scheduling and public interest.
Report says American League pitchers will erect a monument to honor the woodtick that bit Babe Ruth and sidelined him, a testimonial noted by sports writers.
Detroit defeated Washington 9 to 7 in the opener and 3 to 2 in the nightcap. Cobb stole home in the first game as Detroit built a lead and then Tee Shaw allowed three early runs in the first inning of the second game, which Washington could not overcome.
An unofficial report states amateur boxing clubs need no $5000 bond, only a yearly $25 club fee. boxers and officials incur no fees. State House representative William H. Cuddy, George W. Brown, and Hugh McGrath are noted. A temporary license was issued for the Commonwealth A. A. boxing show at Scenic Temple, Berkeley Street, tonight.
Baltimore clinched the International League pennant finishing one and a half games ahead of Toronto. The champions extended their win streak to 25 straight games, a league record, as Toronto faded from contention late in the season.
American teams Boston and Cleveland face New York and St. Louis while Philadelphia meets Chicago and Washington plays Detroit. Sabonee opens at Boston with games starting at 8:30. Newswire chess?
There are no indications to warrant a decline in Havana and Sumatra leaf tobacco prices. When such time arrives the smokers of Robt Burns Cigars will receive the benefit at the earliest possible.
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