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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
2
Washington duo Zachary and Schacht faltered allowing nine runs on 14 hits as the White Sox swept Griffiths by a 9 to 6 score. Cicotte pitched well until relief allowed late Griffs scoring, while Jackson Homered and Felsch, Calvo, Roth and Shanks drove in key runs.
In a four game set, St Louis completes the sweep of Boston by scoring 12 runs on 13 hits led by a seven run third inning that erased an early Boston lead. McNally, Menosky, and Jones contribute multi hit games as St Louis captures the win.
In Chicago June 15 Milan left early for Calvo after a brief at bat due to a charleyhorse while Harris rested under a physician's care with a swollen neck gland. Judge returned to first and Shanks at third boosting infield life as the Griffs head to Cleveland for four games, then Detroit, and an exhibition with the Pirates on the way home. Clarence Rowland observed the injury prone lineup with no comment. Shannon made a key defensive play but McMullin was safe at first. O Neill left early from heat, Berbe rejoined the bench. Roth misplayed Leibold's fly, letting McMullin reach third, and Leibold stole a run from the Griffs.
New York June 15 Rogers Hornsby St Louis second baseman, once offered 200000 by Rickey, was knocked unconscious today by a ball from Cardinals shortstop Lavan in the game with New York. He was relieved by Janvrin and may be out for several days after a sixth inning collision on Shanks’ hit. Hornsby also took a double from Monahan.
Cincinnati pounded four Brooklyn pitchers to win 10 to 5 and seize early lead in the National League pennant chase. Pfeffer left in the fourth, Mitchell muffed two innings, Ruether allowed many hits in three, and Mohart yielded four runs before a ninth inning stand. Batters included Rath Daubert Groh and Wingo, with Kilduff and Neale among contributors.
The standings list Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Pittsburgh and Chicago with records and winning percentages. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Cleveland 5 to 4 and Louis defeated New York 8 to 7 while Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 7 to 5 in 10 innings. Today Chicago at Boston and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh are on the schedule.
Central defeated Business 9 to 3 at Union League Park to force a deciding game for the high school baseball championship. Walker held Business to two hits while Williams struggled with 13 miscues by his teammates. Central advances to face Western at Union League Park Friday for the title.
In Philadelphia on June 15 Pinch hitter Nicholson tied the game with a ninth inning homer as Schmidt reached base. a tenth inning double steal scored Whitted, giving Pittsburgh its third win over Philadelphia.
After a brief jury deliberation Judge Dooling presided over the draft evasion trial of heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. The jury found him not guilty on the eve of potential talks with Carpentier for a title bout. A joint indictment for conspiracy to evade the draft remains, with pledges to seek dismissal. Local baseball scores follow in the Florida and American Association listings.
In New York on June 15 the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Giants 8 to 7 to complete a four game sweep. The Giants tied the game in the seventh, but the Cardinals pushed across the decisive run in the ninth.
In the London championship, American players led by Charles F. Garland and R Norris Williams won decisive sets against English and other foes. Garland defeated Sherwell then Turnbull, Williams beat Stoddart, and Tilden beat Hogan. Johnson advanced by default. Mrs. Mallory dominated in the women’s rounds. International League scores include Toronto 8 Jersey City 2 and Syracuse 7 Rochester 5.
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