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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
9
Worcester defeated Pittsfield 4 to 3 as Capes produced three runs in the eighth. Bennett relieved Aish and held Pittsfield to one run in the ninth after a one out bases loaded situation and Balinger’s sacrifice fly not altering the outcome.
In a lively Sunday doubleheader at Avon Park, Avon A. C. defeated Lenox A. C. 9 to 5 in the first game and beat Riverside A. C. 11 to 9 in the second. Batteries were listed for both games, with names including Buddy, Sapder, Cunningham, Stile, Boywich, Booder, Dayton, and Bishop. A note mentions Avon A. C. aiming for a game with Milford Stars on August 15 and provides Stratford contact.
Fragmented notes describe cast-off costumes sold to Africa and Pacific Islanders, followed by a baseball box score. Players listed include Belanger, Murray, Bey, Jangert, Mieray, King, Rieger, Bennett, and Bish. Details mention bases, balls, strikeouts, and a 2 hour 10 minute time.
Chicago clinched a narrow win over Philadelphia as Annuil Manager Cravath delivered a two bagger with a key ninth inning, producing a final score of 4 to 3 in Chicago.
Cleveland beats Washington 2 1 0 as George Burns doubles in the driving run. Speaker and Loda scored, forcing Washington errors. Cravath and Gardiner referenced in fielding plays as the Indians overturn a tight game.
Milford Aug 2 The Milford Yacht club will hold a series of races for both sail and motor boats every Saturday at 5 p m as follows Sail races July 21 August 14 August 28 Motor boat races August 21 September . Invited yacht clubs to enter One cup for series winner One prize cup for total points rules and regulations by Sea Ex Commodore Wilcox.
Opening day at the Yellowstone park venue drew 735 periods and $2 automobiles admitted, marking the biggest first day in history. Names scattered in the box score include Gharrity Burns Chapman Washington Cleveland and Coveleski. Pitching notes cite Courtney Coveleski and Dinneen Owens with a 1:90 time.
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