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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
2
Babe Ruths favorite bat, used to set a home run record, arrived at New York police headquarters from Detroit. The bat will be donated to the person who buys the most tickets at the police field day fundraiser. Ruth offered no comment on the bat.
The article discusses diverse golf styles among players of the period, noting how each golfer's approach, tempo, and putting differ. It praises certain individuals for consistency, emphasizes the evolving nature of technique, and mentions upcoming matches and signups for local junior teams and league tests.
In the MDRAALTIONSL LEAGUE and SCULPS IN ASSOCIATION play, several matches were postponed with rescheduling expected. Notable results include Kansas City 2 over Nutvile New Orleans 2 and Winston Salem 1 over Charlotte 1, while other games were delayed amid precinct weather and scheduling issues.
Chicago court denies appointment of a receiver for the Weeghmann Corporation amid claims that large baseball venture leases left the firm insolvent. The petition argues for relief, but judges find insufficient evidence to grant a receiver.
Proceedings show a scoring summary with players Rudolph McQuillan Gowdy Kopf Neale Wann Christenbury and others. Highlights include three base hits by Roush and Holke, a double play Kopf to Sick, and various pitching notes for Rudolph McQuillan Oeschger and others. Cincinnati and Boston tied 7 7 in a long extra inning matchup with multiple substitutions and pinch hitters.
Rain halted a game in New York as teams Cleeland and Detroit faced postponement. The Athletics and the Tiers had planned to play today but rain forced rescheduling to Thursday with an open date in each team’s schedule.
Fragmented game notes describe hits outs and baserunning mishaps. Mentions Ed Duda Milan Collins Harris Acosta Strunk J Collins Risberg ONeill Wardghington Faber Schalk Ray Schalk and Teibold roler in a chaotic sequence with runners advancing and failed rallies.
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 49 wins 36 losses and a .657 pace, followed by Washington Boston New York Detroit St Louis Philadelphia. Yesterday Chicago beat Washington, and Philadelphia beat Detroit in rain. today Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Cleveland Boston at St Louis. National League lists Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Boston New York St Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia with varied results. today Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia.
An OCR readout provides a partial box score with player names such as Gerber, Tobin, Smith, and Williams, plus team notes and inning lines. The text trails into place names like Bradenton and Newport News, indicating a minor league or spring training game recap with incomplete data.
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