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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1920
Page
2
New York April 27 Gov Smith signs Walker boxing bill permitting fifteen round bouts and appointing officials to regulate the sport. The measure aims to make boxing legal in the state, with a plan for a big bout to follow once operative. Odds of a signing and the future of the sport are discussed amid broader sports and baseball standings.
Cincinnati wins 3 2 over St Louis as Rath Daubert and Grob drive runs and Kopf reaches on two errors in the first and third innings. Wild throw by Janvrin aids two early tallies. pitching and field miscues shape the tense finish.
George Washington University's tennis team defeated Lynchburg College in Lynchburg Virginia. GW won four singles and two doubles, all in straight sets, with matches including Sommerkamp and Aten securing key victories.
Charlottesville Va April 27 The General Athletic Association of the University of Virginia has recognized tennis and arranged a schedule for the rest of the season. Manager W C Matthews lists matches against George Washington Virginia Military Institute at Lexington Washington and Lee Richmond Country Club Klchmond Country Club and others with dates and locations.
Antwerp April 27 The American hockey team defeated the Swedes in the Olympic contest by a score of ? The first half ended five to the Americans Americans will play Wednesday night against Czechoslovakia for second place Canadians already won the championship
Cleveland defeats Chicago 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel as Coveleskie outduels Faber. The result hands the White Sox their first loss of the season. Key moments include two-base and three-base hits, a late defensive play, and a ninth-inning substitution for Coveleski.
Race summary from Havre de Grace on April 27 1920 includes four races with winners Puree some baby War Pennant Intrigante Marathon handicap and track conditions muddy rain. Notable performances include Some Baby and Moon Glow in early races and War Pennant taking the second. Marathon handicap winner Haw Wiltney is noted along with Intrigante and Careful. Scratches listed include Fort Bilex American Eagle and Star Vater among others.
Miss Helen DeMers starred for War Risk, beating George F. Oyster Co. 1,252 to 1,166 at Recreation Alleys. DeMers rolled high game 109 and high set 267 as War Risk secured the 86-pin victory amid detailed scores for both teams and individual bowlers.
Daytona reports Tommy Milton pushed his own world records for one and two miles. The first mile ran 23.07 seconds at 156 mph, the second 23.17 for 46.24 total. He drove into the ocean to extinguish flames after the finish.
A crowded harness of race entries from Havre de Grace announces Hindoo’s choice. Notable runners include Fernwood McAtee and War Pennant with multiple horses listed in six races, plus remarks about form and potential outcomes.
Race by race picks based on past performances. Talisman and Red Start emerge as strong contenders in their age groups with claims in maiden and claiming events. Analysts note horses like Squeeler and Duke of Devonshire as likely threats, highlighting distance suitability and recent form for best racing outcomes.
Ithaca April 27 Cornell coach Charles E Courtney dismissed FB R Brewster from Marion NY from the rowing squad for late hours and smoking breaching training. Brewster was a prior varsity eight member and was being developed for the Harvard race on May 22. Final articles signed for Georges Papin Lew Tendler bout in New Jersey on May 19 or 13. St Louis will see Ben Millers vs Fore River in soccer May 9. Peter Smith cuts horse race tax to 7500 in Ontario. West Virginia baseball team departs for eastern trip facing Army Navy and Georgetown. Georgia blanks Mercer in 1-0 baseball game. Pepco Trinity clash at Monument grounds weather permitting. Horse racing results listed with multiple entries and race details.
In Lexington on a heavy track William Jefferis Kinnoul won the Leonard Hot handicap at 6 furlongs with a late surge. The Ashland stakes winner Clintonville captured a one mile event, driven to the finish. Ponderosa upset Swiniwin in the sixth race.
Unclear OCR text reports a purchase involving Prince Palatine for a Kentucky stud operation. No verifiable names, dates, or places beyond Kentucky and a stud context. The line appears garbled with stray letters and lacks coherent facts to confirm a transaction or parties.
Colin profiles a heavy track day at Havre de Grace with the Havre de Grace Consolation handicap and Lone Star purse. Whitney contenders include John P F Grier Dr Clark Upset. Bodanzky Back Hay and Rose pair Foreground Welshman's Folly contend. Penelope translates translate Translate War Machine and more raceups with Lucius in final stages.
A morning report lists horses and entries including Penelope Foreground War Mask and Rosa entry for Havre de Grace. Other names include Penelope, War Machine, Lucius Verity and Seldat de Verdun with several regional references and postponed games noted.
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