Griffins Edge Eddie Collins as Chicago Wins 1 0
Eddie Collins hits the lone home run for Chicago in a 1 0 victory over Philadelphia. Only three hits by locals off Kerr as Chicago closes in on the Indians and Yanks in the pennant race.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
17
Eddie Collins hits the lone home run for Chicago in a 1 0 victory over Philadelphia. Only three hits by locals off Kerr as Chicago closes in on the Indians and Yanks in the pennant race.
Le Lous Justocoe Lewis de feated New York 4 to 3 in ten innings today Heathcote scoring from seven ton empire. He had negged and had gone to a second on Haines sacrifice Clemons was put out of the game by Umpire Quigley for disputing a decision on a ball called on Young New York ARH.
Pittsburgh beat Boston 3 to 2 in 21 innings as Whitted delivered the winning run after Fillingim could not throw a strike with the bases loaded in the eleventh. Holke and Maranville sparked Boston with key hits while Gowdy and Mann contributed for Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 13–4 and 19–2 in a twi-night doubleheader as Chicago miscues and weak pitching by Martin and Hendr allow Brooklyn to capitalize. Paskert Hollecher and Merkle among batters for Brooklyn. Johnston, Griffith, Wheat, Myers lead Chicago at bat.
St Louis beat Boston 3 to 2 in a tight series finale as Boston outhit the Cardinals but left 16 runners on base. Burwell endured a late inning run by Walters while Womrgilder struggled in relief, and misplays cost Boston a chance to sweep.
Cincinnati wins 4 to 3 over Philadelphia in ten innings. Kopf exits with injury and Groh suspended for three days after verbally attacking umpire Moran. Scoring details and lineup notes follow with late-innings action shaping the victory.
Lew Tendler defeated Willie Jackson in a one sided match at the National League paceball grounds. Tendler controlled the action from the start with Jackson unable to mount serious offense as Tendler clung to defense and scored through dominant movement and clinching tactics.
The National Baseball Federation fixed dates for the intercity games to decide the amateur and semiprofessional baseball championship. The schedule begins September 10 and 11 with Class A matchups: Cleveland at Cincinnati, Toledo at Detroit, Townstown at Futtsburgh, and Youngstown at Akron.
The Nationals cling to first division by a thread as four games with the White Sox loom this week. Gleason’s champs have won 18 of 22, while Washington must regain form after a rough stretch and rely on Harris to spark the offense and defense.
Chicago July 12. Favorites win in the first day of the national clay court tennis tournament at the Southside Country Club. Out of town stars Vincent Richards of New York Roland Roberta of San Francisco and Joe Armstrong of Minneapolis advance in early rounds with byes and straight-set victories. Westbrook defeats Sterling as others post wins in the opening day.
The Fulton Harry Wills heavyweight bout is moved from New York to Newark set for July 26 due to venue issues and pending state boxing law. The International Sporting Club could stage contests after completing a new clubhouse and securing an arena.
Harry Courtney the recruit southpaw returned to Washington yesterday but did not see Manager Gridith. Youth Workman the Florida League bearcat also arrived and will have an early chance to prove himself. The piece also notes boxing promoter Jack Kearns courting big money for a Dempsey vs Carpentier arrangement and references European champion Carpentier lingering about a potential bout. In chess news Jackson of Philadelphia scored his first win in Atlantic City, defeating George Nadiah of Cornell University in the fourth round.
West Point cadets will play the new army field service school team of Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle Pa on Saturday in honor of Col. F R Keefer. The cadets seldom play away from West Point and travel marks a broadening of army athletics. They will stay through Sunday night at Carlisle Barracks.
Cincinnati reports Fred Lads erus, first baseman of the Philadelphia Nationals, was turned over to the Cincinnati Reds through waivers. The move follows a Western tourney in which Southern players set a new golf record and earned top honors.
The United States Golf Association subcommittee went to England to confer with the Royal and Ancient Club on proposed amendments to rules and ball standardization. George H Walker leads the U S G A in reaching principal agreements with British reps on amateur status and definitions, to be reviewed by the American executive committee for action and a public announcement later.
U S tennis teams idle as rain washes out remaining Davis Cup rubbers in Eastbourne England with American and British squads unable to complete schedule. Other notes announce trades in the Little Rock Southern Association and golf results from Memphis with Jones setting a course record.
New York announces a ten year lease of Madison Square Garden to a promoter known for championship boxing bouts. The lessee plans to take control August 1 and stage boxing matches while expanding Garden attractions with regular shows such as horse events and races under a new management.
American League shows Cleveland leading with 51 wins and 26 losses, New York 52–27, Chicago 47–29, St Louis 37–39, Detroit 23–60, Philadelphia 21–58. Yesterday Chicago beat Philadelphia 1–0. St Louis edged Boston 3–2. In the National League Brooklyn 46–32, Chicago 39–40, Cincinnati 42–91, Boston 36–46, St Louis 40–39, New York 41–46, Pittsburgh 38–36, Philadelphia 30–44. Today’s schedule includes Chicago at Washington and Detroit at Boston.
The record shows a lively card with names and results from a circuit day event. Players from multiple groups compete in timed rounds and scoring notables highlight standout performances and near-misses.
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