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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1920
Page
11
New Haven report details a 4-0 Griffins victory highlighted by Judge's long home run. The game featured strong pitching from the Griffins and key hits from multiple players, securing the shutout at Lighthouse Point. The article mixes in game notes, lineups, and mentions of local venues and players.
Disjointed game notes show the Pirates beating the Reds and Phillies while the Giants struggle. Key players include Bisbee with a sacrifice and various fielding errors cited among erratic play.
St Louis blanked Alexander in a tense opening series game as Paskert drove in two runs off Alexander in the eighth. Final line shows 28 hits and 10 runs for the Cards with strong pitching and timely hitting sealing a 2–0 victory.
In a Brooklyn home game the Dodgers routed the Braves 9 to 3. Seton and Rudolph led key hits, with Eliterrang delivering timely plays and McQuillan leaving early. Philadelphia topped New York 9 to 1 as Bancroft Williams and Miller powered a three-run first inning.
By J. W. Fitzgerald, New York, April 18. Early season talk has Giants and Yankees as hopefuls but the writer doubts both will win the pennant. Frisch shows potential for Giants at third, Kelley needs time at first, while Doyle and Fletcher threaten a slow infield. Yankees lack depth with Baker and Fewster out, though Yankee pitching is stronger than last year. Nationals visit New Haven for an exhibition before three-game set with Athletics starts tomorrow.
A scrambled horse racing notes list multiple entries and riders across few races including Fifth race Kingston's Three Best Lady Brummell Aunt Dada and various names such as Virginia L. Head Over Heals and Lord Herbert appear among the entries. The source compiles a dense roster of horse names and associated owners or connections without a clear result.
In a rough assessment of yesterday's action, Boston struggled in the nation’s capital, losing both contests to the local squad. Despite a tidy showing at the plate, the Red Sox failed to replicate their Hub performance and exit with a mixed set of results.
Detroit loses season debut as Cleveland bats Ayers for 11 runs. Love demonstrates wild pitching after Speaker contributes a double and home run, with Speaker also throwing a runner out at the plate. Key hits include two-base shots by Veach, Hellmann, Stanage, and Chapmen, in a game marked by defensive plays and errors.
Race program lists multiple horses and odds across seven races at Havre de Grace. Entries include two year olds and older, with trainer notes, past forms, and expectations for each contender. Key names: Thrae, Superwoman, Moon Glow, Aunt Deda, Mary Erb, Onico, King Worth, Dorcas, Verity, Was, Paddy Dear, Will Bo, Indolence, Waterproof, Sir Barton, Billy Kelly, Ticklish, Translate, Alden fibles, and Bowle.
A Kingston analysis lists two year old maidens to watch in four furlong heats led by Norse, Intriganta, and Pading Star with Moon Glow and Lady Granite. In the two year old selling race Aunt Deda Morning Faes and Mary rboF are contenders, while George Beverly shows early speed. For the three year olds and up claiming six furlongs, Nice, Arre Tarascon, Redland, Subahdar, and Orderly are rated with Redland and Subahdar near the front. In the vegus purses for older horses, Lady Brimmell and Hig Chole are favored with Virginia and Thubidium also noted. Belair handicap two year olds and up is led by Sir Barton and See Roots with War Mask and Ticklish close behind. Four year olds and up claiming over 11-16 miles feature Lord Tarbert, Verity, and Berlin among the top contenders. The seventh race for four year olds and up at one mile and a furlong highlights Indolence, Paddy Doe or Austral, Ben Hampson, and Almino as strong finishes.
Havre de Grace meets draw strong crowds despite bad weather and travel issues. Commander Ross and Guy Bedwell field top stables in a two day program with Blazes and Irish Dancer drawing attention for the Kentucky Derby. Pimlico plans big spring racing after Havre de Grace pageantry, with Sir Barton and Billy Kelly among favorites in feature events.
Brussels April 1 The French runner Marreoz mot won the left mile cross-country championship in 43 minutes. Guillemot, a middle distance specialist from Antwerp, displayed form as he leads in France. Boston April 15 Seventy-five Tahoe runners prepared for the Bast. middle West event at the Amiral Marathon on the Ashland Boston course.
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