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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1920
Page
14
Elmer Smith, the Indians right fielder, turned 28 with a single double and a home run driving in four and scoring twice as Cleveland walloped Boston 12 to 1. The win kept Cleveland one and a half games ahead of the White Sox.
The Cubs fielded a slipshod lineup at Braves Field and fell to the Braves 4 to 2. Oeschger pitched well for Chicago but errors and misplays fueled Atlanta’s scoring, including a double steal and late misplays that sealed the Cubs’ fate. Maranville led the Braves with timely hits while Robertson and Leathers sparked the Cubs in spurts.
Harvard's varsity football team broke through the Holy Cross second string yesterday afternoon in the Stadium practice, scoring three touchdowns as a first real hit before the Saturday meet.
Philadelphia hosted St. Louis as Doak wrenched his back in the fifth and North took over after a Williams line drive split his hand. The Browns won 6 to 1 behind strong defense and timely offense, with Doak failing early and North steady after injury, while Williams supplied the lone Philadelphia hit.
In Chicago on September 21 the White Sox defeated the Athletics 9 to 2. Eddie Cicotte allowed few runs after three innings while Risberg led with four hits, including a sixth inning homerike string, as Chicago piled 17 hits off three Mack pitchers. Perry started for Philadelphia, Rommel followed, and Naylor finished. The Sox preserved their slim gap behind the leaders with strong hitting and solid defense.
Dartmouth coach Spears led a 30 minute scrimmage in Hanover testing new plays. Pat Holbrook scored a touchdown for Team A with Cunningham converting the extra point. Star fullback Shelburne will miss weeks with a knee injury while Grandman Sanderson have minor injuries. Caldwell joined practice at full back.
Detroit wins 12-11 over Washington as Erickson exits early. Bono falters in the ninth before Flagstead Bush and Cobb deliver key hits. Veach doubles to drive in the go ahead run, with Sparks scoring in the winning frame.
The Boxing Commission yesterday turned down promoter Larry Connollys plan to stage a Dempsey versus Brennan match. Commissioner Eugene Buckley said the commission will forbid matching Dempsey with any challenger not a logical championship contender.
Yale and its scrubs battled in a 20 minute drive and a 20 minute second scrimmage. Ben Jordan and Fred Webb led the attack scoring touchdowns while Mack Aldrich returned a picked pass for a score. Thorne Murphy impressed with field goal kicking as George Moseley joined as end rush coach.
Joseph A. Lannon a former heavyweight pugilist from South Boston died at his Dorchester home after a year long illness. A requiem mass will be held at St William church with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. He sparred with John L Sullivan and later worked in South Boston until recent years. Born March 1 1865 in Prince Edward Island he is survived by a wife and three children.
In the first year scrimmage between varsity and the second team, Harvard showed a potent unit. Dick Wigglesworth appeared with Coach Fisher, Sam Felton aided punting, and Dick Humphrey impressed with a 26 yard run and strong defense. Captain Horween led the backfield as Churchill, Angler, and Don Angler contributed scorers.
The Woodland Golf Club opens for practice today for the fall open tournament starting Thursday. Starts may be booked 8 to 3 by calling Newton West 51596 or by letter. Three sixteen matches will be played with match play Friday and Saturday. A gold medal goes to the lowest gross scorer if they advance, with a 2 entry fee. Promising early field includes Fred Wright Jesse Guilford Parker Scofield Murray Purves and Larry Paton among others.
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