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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
3
The United States Olympic squad, nine track athletes plus swimmers, boxers and fencers, departs on the steamship Natoika for Antwerp. Officials face cabin space limits for athletes while accommodations and care are arranged, with coaches overseeing the voyage and preparations for the Games.
Taondon Conn July 26 report on a nerve racking golf match at Shenecossett Country Club where Edward Ray and partner edged Walter Hagen and Jim Barnes by a fortu ne on the eighteenth green. Barnes shot 69 in morning. Hagen showed flashes but was off form.
Baltimore announces the Maryland Jockey Club will add a Futurity with 40000 dollars added money and 5000 extra to the winner if bred in Maryland. First running slated for autumn 1926, distance one mile, likely breeding allowances. Also notes a 40000 dollar addition to the Preathenn stake and describes a golf tour with Walter Hagen, match details, and crowds at Shenecossett. Soldiers in track meet scheduled at Bert Washington Md with multiple races and tug of war.
Harry Wills, the so called black champion, knocked out Fred Fulton in the third round at Newark Sportsmen's Club. The victory earned Wills a potential title bout with Jack Dempsey as Dempsey watched ringside. Also noted were Johnny Dundee defeating Eddie Fitzsimmons in ten rounds and Frank Moran beating Wild Burt Kenny in a farcical ten rounds.
Detroit, July 26 Aches in the lineup as Ayers error aids the White Sox to defeat the Tigers 16-9 in seven innings. Notable plays include Leibold, Collins and McMullin contributing. Ayers allowed three runs in three innings while Dauss gave up ten in seven.
Round-up notes Johnson and Cobb, long time leaders of the American League, show signs of decline with Johnson failing to reach ten wins and Cobb hampered by knee and leg troubles. Johnson’s arm and Cobb’s legs weaken as age and injuries bite, prompting calls for adjusted pitching and batting approaches. Eddie Cicotte shows resilience in later career. A related item previews a five day meet at Hagerstown Fair Association beginning August 10 with substantial purses and strong horse entries.
The Maryland Boxing Commission ordered a ban on an Ardmore bout scheduled for tonight. Officials cited safety concerns and potential compliance issues while listing the expected attendance and contractual parties involved in the matter.
The Nationals start their second Western swing meeting the Indians in Cleveland in a double header. After five games in four days they head to Jungleland for a four game series then travel to Mound View for another four game set before returning north to Chicago. Judge and O’Neil return to the lineup as Johnson’s arm improves, aiming to stay on track in this Western trip.
Cleveland Ohio hosted an exhibition as Cincinnati defeated the Indians 4 to 3. Cincinnati pitchers Neale and Roush earned the win while Gardner's rival performance sparked Cleveland's three-run rally. Cleveland used two recruits Hunson and Clarke with Clarke yielding four innings.
A compilation of scores from Florida State League to Virginia League shows Lakeland 4, Daytona 0. Petersburg 8, Orlando 9. Bartow 8, Bradenton 4. Jersey City 7, Syramia 3. Baltimore 7, Reading 5. Greenville 5, Spartamburg 4. Augusta 4, Columbia 1. Tantaville 7, Toledo 4. Atlanta 5, Nashville 4. Chattanooga 4, Mobile 3. Dallas 17, Houston 2. Wichita Falls 3, San Antonio 0. Shreveport 7, Beaumont 4. Guernsboro 8, High Point 4. Danville 1. Winston-Salem 7, Raleigh 5. Portamouth 10, Richmond 4. Norfolk & Wilson 6, Rocky Mount 4. Suffolk 2. Petersburg 2. Newport News.
Major League pennant action toward the AL standings with clubs led by Cleveland and Detroit while Boston and Chicago hold major spots. Yesterday saw Boston beat New York, while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh tied. Today’s games include Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston with several other matchups.
In the Longwood club lawn tennis semifinals N W Niles defeated W B Porter Jr 6 1 6 0 and advances to meet T tomorrow for the final. William Johnston the national champion and current trophy holder will play the winner next month.
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