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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

2

Nationals Take First From Chicago Tilden Favorite

Nationals defeat White Sox 7 to 1 at hearsia avenue stadium in game one of a five game series. Harry Courtney strong left handed performance held Chicago hitters to six safeties while Nationals offense exploded with multiple hits led by Shanks Gharrity and O Rourke. Kerr struggled early then settled but the Nationals pulled away with four runs in the fifth and added insurance as the Sox offense stalled. Local standings list Piedmont League results and other league scores for the day.

Harry Courtney Higheasog Purity Brigade Hearsia Avenue Nafones White Sox Camalgo ‘Ser Com~ncke Tom Hughes Nationals Tom Courtney has @ vara Sox Lucky Kerr McBrice Sidge Rourke Gharrity Alarosse Johnson Mulligan Colins Miller Courtney Hooper Shanks Farran O'Rourke Sheely John Wan Est Tar‘i Courtwy Touper Calk Bere Mostil Haris Cumbiede Gerassutter Sheels Tap de Courtney Courtney Ohnsey Madison Collis Harris Vhen Brooper Salk Colfs Su Rice Kerr Brewers Falk Loving Gharrity Judge Brower Hostied Collins Miller Yaryan O'Rouke Chicago H. PG Stourke Washington Menara, Evans and Moriarty

Yankee Racketers Reach Semifinals In Hard Court Championship

At St Cloud on June 2 American players advanced to the semifinals of the hard court championship. William Tilden defeated M Danet to reach the singles semi final while Tilden and Arnold Jones moved on in doubles by beating Courtens and Fares. Tegner of Denmark eliminated William H Taurentz in straight sets. The French Davis Cup team and Mile Lenglen are slated to visit America with a Chicago Davis Cup prelim and exhibitions in New York.

St. Cloud Amercan William T. Tilden M. Danet Tilden Arnold Jones Courtens Fares William H. Taurentz Tegner Denmark Danc Jones America New York Mile Lenglen United States William T. Tilden 2d Philadelphia Chicago Bingsen Star Mrs. Peacock Great Britain Mile Lenglen Mme. Billout France Mme. Golding Molla Bjurstedt Mallory

Giants Shut Out Pirates in Pittsburgh 7 to 0

New York Giants defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 0 as Nebl fished off Zinn and Carlson late. Burns Frisch Young Kelly Rapp and Tierney drove in runs. Pittsburgh used Carlson, Zinn and Nebf on the mound with several misplays and errors. Also Morgantown contest and a Y M C A swimming meet adjusted to Saturday night.

Pittsburgh New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Nehf Zinn Carlson A A Pittsl Ayee Burns Rapy Munich Nebf Bancroft Frisch Young Kelly Rapp Error Tierney Youngt Irisch Bixber Waller Tiernex Maranville Cutshaw Grimm Pitteurgh Balle Iy Nebf

Baseball Results and Standings Across Leagues

Yesterday's major league scores show Cleveland beating Boston and New York routing Pittsburgh while Philadelphia edged Philadelphia in extra innings. Today’s games include Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia and New York at Pittsburgh among others with standings showing St Louis New York and Detroit leading their divisions.

Cleveland Boston New York Pittsburgh St. Loui Cincinnati de Degrost Philadelphia Joe Peace Washington Detroit Talladelphis St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Gineinna

Cobb's Circuit Drive In Tenth Frame Wins

Cobb's homer in the tenth inning gave Detroit a 6 to 4 victory over Philadelphia in the first game here. Oldham allowed nine hits in nine innings, Holling pitched 11, and Cobb, Hellman, Bassler, and C Walker contributed RBIs.

Cobb Philadelphia Detroit O.A. Phin Elo.a Gluelb Uwittrf Bushs Galloway Wench,If OC. Walkerl Welchef ZiPerking Lot Hellmaonrf Jones Sargeant Dead Flagstead Keefe Philadelpha Bill Bush Hellman Bassler C. Walker Welch McCann Perkins Blue Vitt McGann C. Iker G. Walker Flagstead Brazill Dvkex Dugan Balis O Oldham Holling Oldham Hasty Dy Keefe Hasnler

Yankees Take Easy Game From Browns

New York defeated St. Louis 7 to 2 behind Urban Shocker who was rocked for seven runs in five innings. Shawkey earned the win with support from a steady Yankees attack, while Shocker took the loss. Williams and Pipp delivered key hits, and the Yankees left 9 men on base as St. Louis struggled to contain the offense.

Boston Cleveland Itg Yeries Uhle Gardner Scott H.G.A Bouton AB Pratt Collins Bsewell Melanis Yi Steph’son Scotty Thomas Oj Walters Thie Sotheron Myers Neitzk Hendry Myera Walters Ettkes Ion Johnston Qraney Smith Stephenson Urie Scottay Waltera Artows Sewell Foster Jamieson Graney McInnis Menaskey Cardner Innis Cleydon O Uhle Sothoron Neitzke Uwhle Balk Ulle New York Yankees Urban Shocker St. Louis St. Jans Ap . A Ah.h.c.ao Mitchell aMelnity Uroth OlPipp Menselif Tilerbe Ol Mawkes D O Jacobsen McManug Totus Deberry Bayne Rt. Louis Runa Williams Shocker McNally Rath Pipp Schang Shawkey Gerber Sisler Jarobson Lee J Williams Basa Huth Jene Ward Mousel

Reds Win Free-Hitting Game Over St Louis 8 to 5

Cincinnati batted Goodwin from the Hox in two innings and held the lead in a high scoring game. Duncan homered in the fifth, first in the current park, as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 8 to 5 with Smith, Hornsby, and Schultz contributing multi hits and Roush stealing bases.

Cincinnati Goodwin St. Louis Duncan Lonia Bohoe Fournierto ijPaubert Stock Mann Sherdeip North Riviere Graciana Smith Hornsby Schultz Balme Kopf Fonseca Breasler Hargrave Rogge Daubert Schwitz Lavan Bohne Roger McHenry Bressler Roush Daubert Smith Fournier Hornsby Tett Loulx Het Bate Schupp Ener Schapp Turtere

Dempsey’s One Inning Pitch Knocks Him Out

Atlantic City June 2 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champ tries pitching for a mixed team against actors and newspaper men. He is knocked out in the first inning as the rivals secure a 38 to 11 eight inning victory. Dempsey quits after the shower bath and rests, planning to resume training Saturday with Burke Renault Williams Benjamin Trambitas among sparring partners.

Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Dempsey Jack Kearns New York Martin Burke New Orleans Jacek Renault Larry Williams Joel Benjamin Alex Trambitas

Renewal of sports relations with Austria Hungary voted

Lausanne Switzerland June 2 Renewal of sporting relations with Austria and Hungary was voted by the International Swimming Congress today. Belgium England and France voted against. Delegates from United States Canada Denmark Finland Norway Greece Sweden Switzerland Belgium England and France were present. The swimming program for the next Olympic Games was drawn up. The International Olympic Committee met here and was expected to select the city for the next Olympics before adjournment.

Lausanne Switzerland Austria Hungary International Swimming Congress Belgium England France United States Canada Denmark Finland Norway Greece Sweden International Olympic Committee

Baltimore Poly to Swim in Prep Meet

The fourth annual outdoor preparatory school swimming championships will be held at the municipal pools starting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Over 50 entries have been received, including four relay teams for the 80 yard relay and entrants from Eastern High school. Men from Central and Western High schools and from Lattimore Poly participate, with Hahike of the Monumental City team gaining recognition and Yung Kwai, the swift Hawaiian, entered in the 220 yard swim.

Eastern High School Central Western Lattimore Poly Hahike Monumental City Baltimore Yung Kwai

Putting Trophy Won by Mrs. W. E. Shannon

The putting trophy for the Columbia Country Club women, donated by William H. Radcliffe, was won for the third time by Mrs. William E. Shannon who defeated Mrs. N. R. Evans in the final, 2 and 1, securing permanent possession.

Columbia Country Club William H. Radcliffe William E. Shannon

Junior High Team Ends Historic Season in Baseball

The Junior High School baseball team wrapped a record season with twelve wins and fifteen losses. Only Diamond A, the Central Reserve, and Park View & C. defeated the team. Athletic association letters were awarded to Samuel Denty manager Harry Lockwood captain James Hance Joseph Miller Wirtley Scruggs Page Hufty Lloyd Mcheady Matthew Twomey Charles Sorrell Edward Shaeffer William Denison and James Claridge.

Diamond A Central Reserve Park View & C Athletic Association Samuel Denty Harry Lockwood James Hance Joseph Miller Wirtley Scruggs Page Hufty Lloyd Mcheady Matthew Twomey Charles Sorrell Edward Shaeffer William Denison James Claridge

Transatlantic Yacht Cup Race Postponed

Baron de Cartier Belgian Ambassador telegraphed the race committee that the Transatlantic Yacht Cup event is postponed until three bona fide entries are received. Only two entries have arrived so far. the yachts were to sail from Sandy Hook to Ostend in July.

New York Baron de Cartier Albert Sandy Hook Ostend

Indians Swap One Catcher for Another

Cleveland trades Luke Sewell from the University of Alabama to Columbus in an optional agreement linked to the arrival of Arthur Ison in Cleveland. Sewell is brother to Cleveland shortstop Joe Sewell, with Ison joining as injuries plagued catchers O'Neill and Nanamaker.

Cleveland Luke Sewell University of Alabama Columbus American Association Cleveland American League Arthur Ison O'Neill Nanamaker Sewell Joe Sewell

Yankee Polo Team Beaten in England

London June 4. American polo players C C Rumsey Hart Wop ping J Watson Webb and Deveraux Milburn were beaten 4 goals to 1 today at Roehampton by a team of Louis Stoddart Thomas Hitchcock Jr Americans Maj P Magor and Col Hunter English. Peerless plays two. The Peerless Athletic club faces the Christ Child team at Liberty Hut grounds at 5 pm Saturday. Sunday the Teertesa plays the marines at Quantico Va.

London C. C. Rumsey Hart Whopping J. Watson Webb Deveraux Milburn Roehampton Louis Stoddart Thomas Hitchcock Maj P. Magor Col. Hunter Peerless Peerless Athletic Club Christ Child Mliberty Hut Teertesa Marines Quantico

Toronto and Buffalo Play for 20 Innings

In Toronto on June 2 the International League game between Buffalo and Toronto lasted twenty innings, Buffalo winning 23 to 2. The game tied the league record for a 20 inning affair set previously by Toronto and Jersey City on August 12, 1916.

Toronto Buffalo Ontario Jersey City

Ross School Wins Fifth Annual Track Meet in City Scene

Ross School captured first place at the fifth annual track meet of the Columbia Heights division held at Central Stadium. The event drew over 500 entrants from thirteen schools, finishing with 49 points. Monroe School placed second with 32 points and West School third with 28. Bloomingdale and Virginia Avenue meets are set for next Tuesday afternoon.

Ross School Columbia Heights Municipal Playground Department Central Stadium Monroe School West School Bloomingdale Virginia Avenue

Regular Hours in Carpentier's Camp

Manhasset June 2 heavy work called off for Georges Carpentier. He takes a morning road jaunt and long cross country walk in the afternoon. Tonight a five reel movie at his training camp residence. Regular hours enforced by Trainer Gus Wilson with bedtime at 9, wake at 6 30, light breakfast at 6 50, calisthenics, two hours road work, a noon rest, and a 3 p m session. He may not attend bouts or events that disturb training.

Manhasset N. Y Carpentier Georges Newark Gus Wison

South Carolina Team Best in Southern Trapshooting

Atlanta June 2 Teams of five men from five states competed in the Southern zone trapshooting tournament to win representation for the South at the Chicago grand American handicap event in August. The South Carolina team led in total scores and earns all expenses paid at the Chicago match. Other qualifying states were Tennessee Georgia Florida and Alabama. John Noel Tennessee led the first half with 99 points as Ah Jo Fields Gear scored 98. Noel and Fields earned certificates to participate in the Maplewood championship at Maplewood New Jersey July 8.

Atlanta Chicago South Carolina Tennessee Georgia Florida Alabama John Noel Jo Fields Noel Maplewood

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