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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
2
Hank Gowdy’s father, a baseball bug, attends games at Columbus ball park where Hank began. He recalls Hank’s early chores sweeping the stands for six bits and notes Hank’s reluctance to discuss baseball or the war. The father praises Hank as a fine son and says his mother still adores him.
At a recent Los Angeles ball game a Vernon player, reacting to a disputed call, grabbed two smoked glasses from outfielders and handed them to the umpire. He quipped that the umpire should go “out on the street corner and play blind man.” The article does not reveal any further consequences for the player.
The article notes football injuries derailing majors’ careers, citing Frank Frisel and others. It highlights Harry McCormick and Dive Robertson as players limited by injuries. Also mentions Baltimore pitcher Lofty Groves rising after early Baseball days and a Martinsburg team recruit.
Baseball notes cover player trades and signings across multiple leagues. Monte Prieste joins the New Orleans club after release by Mobile. Ernest Mann moves to Rockford. Fred Heck returns to the Outlaws from the Sally League. Buddy Ryan joins the Sacramento Coast League. Bills on Morrisette uncertain with Hamilton Mint league reports. Dick McCabe suffers first loss after 15 straight wins for Buffalo Bisons. Ruth, Speaker, and Eddie Collins spotlighted for elite status. Akron’s strong performance noted in International race. Eddie Karger linked to Aberdeen in South Dakota league. Pacific Coast leaders Sheely Maggert Johnson praised. Guyen earns Georgia outlaw circuit berth. Little Rock touts pitching star amid recent deals. Schatick restrains base stealers, Lister noted as sole baserunner against him. Yankees seek new park due to Giants’ push and Polo Grounds size. Tobin returns to Coast league, Mills joins Atlanta. Kelleher and Connolly face suspensions over wagering claims.
Babe Ruth, irked by pitching nerves, takes the mound for four innings and later moves to right field in a lopsided Yankees victory over Washington. Ruth, noted for home runs, watches teammates Pipp and Bodie homer as he pursues outfield duty and hits a double in the game.
Sporting notes cover Stanford tennis polo at Oakland park Boston arena boxing opening November 6 Toronto skating club clubhouse with artificial rink Los Angeles stadium plan 75000 seating for Olympic festival Princeton intra mural athletics 1400 participants Incognito Cricket tour Philadelphia New York September 6 Franklin Murphy Johnny Fiske boxing tour Boston coast clubs Harvard 34 varsity H men five sports football rowing hockey track baseball Henry Sullivan plans English Channel swim Mrs Arthur Hamilton also aims Belmont Driving Club tracks auction price and parcel sale notes.
The article surveys multiple team moves and star players. It notes Herb Hunter returning to Boston, Pipp and Ruth in strong form, McNally stellar at second for Boston, Butler’s long errorless stretch for Milwaukee, and Ruth chasing the homer record amid a busy season. It mentions Schores shifts, manager changes, and Bobby Mengel’s potential as an outfielder, with various league-wide player moves and commentary on Ruth’s impact.
Francis Ouimet scores show sharper play than in 1916. He says age deepens his love for golf and laments ending a match, noting he used to be glad when it was over but now wishes another round awaited at every finish.
Russell Lena Blackburne, after a checkered major league career, lands with the Toronto club in the International League as the Whillies signal he may stay in the bush leagues until a major club needs an infielder. Once purchased by Charles Comiskey for 8500, his career reflects high promise and heavy fan scrutiny.
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