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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
2
In Newark, St Louis Browns overpower Nationals 4 to 3 after early key hits. Jim Shaw shines on the mound and Burke's Browns seize the momentum with timely runs, while Yanks and Tribe struggles persist in the day’s action.
Aug 18 New York clinched a 4 3 win over Cleveland as Pipps ninth inning homer capped a seven inning pitchers duel with Lagby. Fewster and Pipp engineered the late push, scoring after Yet another tight game, with Ruth and Meusel contributing key at bats.
Dugan drove in the lone run with a long double as Chicago downed Philadelphia 1 to 0 in the first game of the series. Williams left the mound in the eighth. Rommel and Risberg starred in a low scoring battle. Dugan sparked the Sox with timely hitting.
Antwerp Aug 18 announcement states that despite Olymp rules against it the marathon committee will permit refreshments en route with fat shirts established at each mile for runners to obtain their favored supplies. Central Footballers to Hold Punting Work. S: S: (Note: The provided text contains multiple stories. This card summarizes the first coherent item about the marathon policy change and briefly notes the separate sports items.)
A game recap highlights key moments including double plays and outs at second base, notes on managers and players such as Harris Williamson and Parry, and mentions national league leaders like Sisler Ruth and Speaker. The Nationals, Browns, and Giants are referenced with midseason stats and fielding highlights.
The New York Giants paid $12,000 for pitcher Pat Shea of the Toronto International League club. This sets a season high price for a player in the International League.
The standings show WoL and Pet for Cleveland Boston New York Washington Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia with several teams separated by small margins. Yesterday the results included St Louis 13 Washington 2, New York 4 Cleveland 3, Philadelphia 1, Chicago 0, Boston and Detroit games noted 11 innings Detroit 6 1 today eight games with St Louis at Washington and Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit 1.
Belmont track Narberth hosts the Grand Circuit meeting with heavy rains slowing the track. Peter Manning driven by Ed Geers loses to Il Colorado in heat one before a bad break drops Manning back. Taras Hall wins heat two but KK Colorado takes the cup after three heats. Great Britton driven by J L Dodge falters in heat two, Emma Har wins the 2100 Nanbeek stake for 3-year-olds in straight heat.
New York City international canoeist Leo Friede won the national trophy at the American Canoe Association regatta at the Thousand Islands. His 6 mile race time was 1 hour 5 minutes and 5 seconds. Friede has won the trophy every year since 1914 and sailed the Mermaid, the boat he uses for all major victories.
The Montgomery county Md tennis championship begins today at Washington Grove with seven mixed doubles teams. Singles draws list matches including Prescott jr vs Cromwell and Whiting vs Jones among others. byes and pairings noted. Emory and Henry announce football schedule for Bristol and Fort Emory area with dates from October through November and early practice September 1.
News from New York reports the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians resumed their series amid grief over Ray Chapman's death. The Polo Grounds crowd faced a slow, tense game as both teams chased leadership in the American League.
Davis Cup players Land at Longwood Chessnut Hill venue features Brelsh reception and varied doubles pairings. New York’s Fred Alexander and Brooklyn’s S Howard Vostell reach third round. Williams-Harte and Hayes-Burt teams win in five sets amid Polo Grounds memorial at Chapman's death.
Billy Milke will enter a training period as noted in local reports. Details are limited due to the fragmented text but indicate a preparation phase lasting several days with focus on conditioning and practice sessions.
Fragmented text describes rain delaying play in a Roque tournament. Mentions national association and morning sessions with unclear names and places.
Cappy Langan hurls a breaking hook and fastball as Mohawk Clubmen topple Atlantic AC at Union League. Mohawk score 10 hits while Atlantic musters 2, McClaren the lone on base for the Atlantics. Handles include Burns at short and Barrett in the Mohawk lineup, with a fourth inning pop fly by Clarkson misplayed.
Officials ruled to replay the disputed game between the Sewark Giants and the Pandelphia end of the game after protests. The protest involved the late seventh inning and a sequence at third and first base, with decisions affecting the delay before the scheduled September replay.
Stadsvold takes over the West Virginia Mountaineers basketball program for the coming season in a move tied to concerns over a prior injury and the team's past success. Unclear details on timing and staff remain as discussions continue about Stadsvold's plans and the squad's outlook.
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