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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
15
Windup brings a split despite a hopeful crowd of about 4000 at Fenway Park. The season, once bright for the Red Sox, closes with a note of weariness as the Sox and Griffs perform the final rites over a campaign begun in spring.
At Cambridge Harvard fans wonder why quarterback Jocko Conlon was dropped from the varsity squad. The baseball scandal remains a distant second as Conlon's removal dominates student gatherings and campus talk.
Vardon and Ray defeated Ouimet and Guilford 4 and 3 at Brookline, adding a second win this season for the English team. Vardon, using an aluminum putter, dazzled with a 69 in the afternoon and strong putting. Guilford held his own with 76 and 77, while Ouimet struggled with his putts and errant irons.
The Red Sox won 5 3 in the first game while dropping the second 7 6 to the Senators. Pennock dominated early, Foster powered the offense, and McInnis and Hooper contributed timely hits as Boston split the twin bill despite subdued mood and sun interference.
Friends of Conlon protest Harvard football decisions claiming he is not given fair chances in regular games. They recall his strong practice showings including a 50 yard TD run against the second team and two kick returns for 20 yards. They view him as a top baseball talent and question why he is kept on the second string.
Cleveland gains a full game on Chicago in the pennant race by defeating St Louis 9 to 5. Bagby earned his 30th win as Speaker Gardner and Bagby led the offense with key hits. George Sisler collected a record 250th hit in the season with a triple and a silver service presentation followed by a Brown homer. Cleveland closes the series tomorrow.
In Cincinnati on September 98 the Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a two game set by scores of 2 to 0 and 5 to 3. Duque pitched an inning before retiring with a sore arm. Eller finished the first game and shut out the Pirates. Cooper also pitched well. Elles attempted a second win but was hit hard in the second game and relieved for Brenton in the sixth.
The writer argues the next U S Olympic team will face blame for mismanagement, noting Finland’s Antwerp performance as a benchmark. He suggests the public should move past excuses and focus on improving American athletics rather than dwelling on past errors.
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