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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
3
Canton fails to qualify for Federation series in fall
Canton cannot enter this year’s Federation championship as the local circuit fails to post the required $50 by July 1 and some veteran players demand pay beyond team plans. The loss ends Canton's four season run in the intercity federation and marks a setback for Hoover era hopes and local semi pro ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
James Potts
Cleveland
Canton Race Stars Also Win at Akron
Canton entrants dominate Akron racing with Eme Direct winning 2:17 pace and taking heats 2:13 and 2:13%, Calgary Earl 2:09 pace in Canton and Akron, Drift Patch 2:09, Peter L. 2:12 2:11, Tennessee horse Peter L. 2:13 pace in Canton, Upset Tootsia Toise in 2:14 trot, Edgar Worthy 2:13% 2:14 2:12 in Akron and Canton. Donalona places 14th twice and 13th once in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Akron
Eme Direct
Indiana
Blanche McKinney
Effie
Mayor Foster
Elk- 1
Ind
Calgary Earl
Indianapolis
Drift
Patch
Peter L
Tootsia Toise
Edgar Worthy
Canton Boxing Commission Transfers Funds to City Parks
Canton boxing officials at a Friday meeting turned over 1565 dollars to the city treasury representing a portion of receipts from four Mo ney A. C. indoor season shows at the Auditorium. The sum will fund 20 band concerts in public parks to be chosen by the park commission. No other major action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Boxing Commission
A.C
Park Commission
the Park Commission
Club
Yankees Win Share Wimbledon in Friday Play
The article notes American tennis players dominating the Friday playoff for the Wimbledon Championships, with Davis Cup players like Johnston and Laurentz out of contention. George, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary attended, while R Norris Williams and Charles Garland advanced in singles as Patterson and Lenglen defeated Mallory in mixed doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Ameritennis
Fuican
Mm. Johnston
California
Ilfam T
King Mariel
Portugal
Arthur J. Balfour
R. Norris Williams
Boston
J. Brugnon
Charles §. Garland
Pittsburgh
A. S. Drew
Garland
Franklin Mallory
Mollo Bjurstedt
Gerald I. Patterson
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
France
Londos Engages in Graeco-Roman Clash at Youngstown
Greek heavyweight champion Tim Londos will face Jean Mazzan in a Greek style grappling bout at Youngstown next Tuesday. The match uses Graeco-Roman rules with holds below the waist prohibited, aiming to prove Londos can wrestle both styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinmy Londos
Dos
Youngstown
Graan
Romos
Jean Mazzan
Londos
Unclear text fragment on baseball contest plans
Fragmentary notes describe a baseball matchup with mentions of a team and a contest. The legible parts reference a contest among teams and a possible three game series, but details on teams dates or venues are unreadable.
Baltimore Club Fined For Ineligible Players Violations
The Baltimore club of the International league was fined by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues for playing with ineligible players. The league also ordered clubs with players on option agreements to file formal agreements in the secretary's office at once or surrender the players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
N. Y
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Baltimore Club
International League
Yesterday's Hero Hits Two Homers As Yankees Lose
Babe Ruth slugged two homers to lift his total to 22 but the New York Yankees fell 6-3 to Boston. Claude Williams outpitched Stan Coveleskie in a 6-3 Chicago over Cleveland matchup. Carey stole home as Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 6-3, while the Athletics extended a sixteenth straight loss finishing behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
N. Y. Yankees
Peck
Boston Sox
Yankees
Claude Williams
Stan Coveleskie
Chicago Sox
Cleveland
Indians
Harvard Oar Wins Over Yale in 4 Mile Intervarsity Race
Harvard varsity crew beat Yale by nearly six lengths in a 4 mile intervarsity race at New London. Harvard finished in 23 minutes 11 seconds, Yale 23 minutes 46 seconds. The win was seen as vindication of the American rowing system over English methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
New London
Varsity Crew
Crimson
Guy Nickalls
French Puzzle Chopard Carpentier May Not Return to Ring
Henry L. Farrell reports the issue over Francois Descamps and Georges Carpentier as fans doubt a comeback. Conflicting statements fuel belief Carpentier may not return if he gets away this time. The International Sporting Club in New York offers a formal challenge channel under the Walker bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francois Descamps
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
Levinsky
Descamps
London
America
Dempsey
International Sporting Club
New York
Athletes Enter Olympic Trials
The cream of the nation’s track and field athletes will compete in four Olympic trial events on Saturday across Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans and Pasadena to select eligibles for the final trials in Boston June 16 and 17. Interest runs high as more contenders seek Olympic honor than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
New Orleans
Pasadena
Boston
Samuel
Harris Smacks Homer In Oil City Thriller
Harris hits a decisive homer in a 4-5 Oil City victory after Steineder and Hill faced late trouble. Oil City rallying efforts faltered as Brackenridge and Kinney relieved pitchers with mixed success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Franklin Tool
Steineder
Hill
Harris
Homer Oil City
Willis
Gerner
Mer. Brackenridge
Kinney
Brackenridge
Krohn Beats Brown In 10 Round Dallas Bout
Harry Krohn of Akron outpointed Chicago fighter George Knockout Brown in a ten round match in Dallas. The Greek employed a bulldog rush but landed little, taking only the eighth round. Krohn won five rounds, with five even, and relied on five straight lefts throughout the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Harry Krohn
Akron
George
Brown
Chicago
Hut
Krohn
Foley Kidney Pills Deliver Noted Back Pain Relief
A Detroit woman praises Foley Kidney Pills for better sleep and reduced back and side pain. She reports lasting improvement and intends to continue use, noting the product’s broad availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Charles Gray
Sixth-st
Detroit
Mich
Ady
Gibbons Returns After London Efforts Fail
New York June 26. Tom Gibbons and manager Middle Kane returned to the United States after a fruitless bid to secure bouts with English heavyweights in London. Kane says Beckett balked at a 600 pound offer and withdrew, promising first chance when he visits the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tommy Gibbons
Middle Kane
St. Paul
London
Kane Gata
Beckett
United States
Release Utility Man Frea Lear From Newae
June 26 Philadelphia reports Frea Lear, utility infielder, has been released by the Newae National League team and sent to the San Antonio team of the Texas League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frea Lear
Newae
San Antonio
Major League hurlers join in hittin year as pitchers lead in batting
Timely hitting by pitchers highlights a record pace as Eleven games end with a pitcher contributing a key hit. Vaughn of the Cubs and Quinn of the Yankees produce timely power. Alexander of Chicago belts a homer in extra innings to win 3-2, while John ston and Sotheron deliver late punches for wins. Grimes and Mays spike with crucial hits as Toney and Coveleskie drive in runs. Uhle tops AL hitters with a .714 average as Bayes and Grimes also hit well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Chicago Cubs
Quinn
N. Y
Coveleskie
Cleveland
Alexander
Chicago
Cincinnati
Johnston
Washington
St. Louis Browns
Boston Sox
Sotheron
St. Louis
Grimes
Brooklyn
Reds
Mays
N. Y. Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Toney
N. Y. Giants
Yankees
Perry
Athletics
Eayres
Boston
Uhle
Challenger Wins Tuning Contest
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock IV won a tuning contest off Sandy Hook New Jersey covering 25.4 miles in 3 hours 15 minutes 37 seconds. The 23 meter Shamrock finished 13 minutes 31 seconds ahead of Shamrock and showed sailing in nearly 10 knot northeast breeze. The vessel is not yet in racing form with sails but is seen as a potential strong rival to the American cup defender in light conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
N. J
Thomas Lipton
Parks Team Seeks Challenger for Sunday Baseball Game
Crystal Park Class B players lack a Sunday game and seek a strong B team in Canton or Stark. They invite calls to 1822 Bell for arranging a contest and request services of an infielder and catcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Park
Canton
Stark Ce
Bell
College Rivals Meet For Title
In Glen Cove Yale’s Jeass W. Sweetser faces Williams’ James Ward in the 86 hole intercollegiate final at Nassau Country Club. Sweetser won his semi against Princeton’s J. Simpson Dean two up one to play after a brilliant front nine. Ward defeated S. A. Moss up in the other semi, as Moss faltered early and Ward posted a 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cove
Jeass W. Sweetser
Yale
James Ward
Williams
Nassau Country Club
Sweetser
J. Simpson Dean
Princeton
Ward
S. A. Moss
Dean
Moss
St. Louis Twins Lead Hitter Totals In Big Races
St. Louis pair Georgyn Sister and Rogers Hornsby top batting lists with .416 and .391 averages and 96 and 2 hits respectively. Speaker, Jackson, Milan, Johnston, and Ruth follow in the American and National leagues alongside pitching leaders Meadows Vaughn and Bagby with strong win totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Swat
Georgyn Sister
Rogers Hornsby
Michigan
Speaker
Jackson
Milan
Johnston
Babe Ruth
Dave Robertson
Flomsby
Daubert
Roush
Flack
Chicago Cub
Pat Duncan
Indians Suffer Setback In Chicago Series
Cleveland Indians drop to sixth in the American League after a 6 to 3 loss to the White Sox in Chicago. Coveleskie and Evans spark the Indians early but Chicago rallies with key hits to seal the win. Paeth and Faeth contribute in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago
White Sox
Sox
Coveleskie
Blazes
Evans
Wood
Wamby
Williams
Johnston
Chapman
Speaker
Tardner
O'Neill
Faeth
Nunamaker
Canton Boxers Lose Show After Boxing Board Cancelled
Boxing at Massillon was canceled when promoters could not fit the hall to the boxing commission. Fans expected welterweight Al Walthers from Canton to fight Jack Coyne of Massillon in a six round bout. Main matchup planned was Battling Ram of Massillon versus heavyweight Jack Geyer of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Boxing Commission
al Walthers
Jack Coyne
Ram, Baud
Jack Geyer
Columbus
Walthers
Coyne
Starbuck Captures Ohio Women Golfers’ Title On Final Round
Mrs Catharine Starbuck of the Sectoto club won the women's state golf championship over Mrs Blanche Graham of the Scioto club 3 up and to play in Columbus on Friday. Starbuck led after the first nine holes with a 47. the final nine holes were not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Catherine Starbuck
Sectoto Club
Blanche Graham
Scioto Club
Ohio Women Golfers’ Association
Starbuck
New York Commerce Meets Lane Tech In Intercity World Series
Chicago and New York high school baseball teams prepare for an interscholastic world series clash on Saturday. The New York High School of Commerce faces Lane Technical High of Chicago with a return game set in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
High School of Commerce
Lane Technical High
Trenton Boxer Dundee Outpoints Erne in Ten Rounds
Trenton’s Johnny Dundee won a hard fought decision over George Erne in twelve rounds at a local arena. Dundee used aggressive combinations to edge ahead in the later rounds and clinch the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
George Erne
Johnny Dundee
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