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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1921

Page

4

Perry Dominates As Athletics Top Nationals 6 to 1

Scott Perry pitched brilliantly allowing only three hits as the Athletics defeated the Nationals 6 to 1 at Shibe Park. Olaf Erickson started strong for Philadelphia before Joe Dugan's homer sparked a rally, Perry steadied after the homer and received solid support from his teammates in relief.

John A. Thgan Philadelphia Scott Perry Shibefield Nationals Mackmen McBride A’s Perry Athletics Olaf Erickson Eric Joe Dugan

Catholic U Nine Begins Northern Invasion Today

Catholic University sails north for a major baseball trip led by Manager Banahan and Coach Charlie Moran with twelve players. The team starts at Yale in New Haven on Wednesday and will face Fordham Army Wean Point and Seaton Hall, then return to play Mount Saint Marys and Navy. With eleven wins and four losses, Moran believes the Red and Black will contest Northern powerhouses while already claiming the South Atlantic title as undefeated against Southern teams.

Latour University Banahan Charlie Moran Jackson Dallard Driscoll Mack Corwin Denamit Vail Lynch Breslin Dunn Kendricks New Haven Yale Old el Brooklanders Fordham Weat Point Seaton Hall

Ten to see the big fight in Jersey City

Fight fans pick the ten most popular students to witness Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier clash in Jersey City on July 2. The event promises a once in a lifetime chance to watch the world heavyweight champion and European challenger in a squared ring.

Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jersey City

M'Graw Exonerated of Liquor Charges in New York

John J. McGraw, manager of the New York National League club, was exonerated of two Volstead Act violations. After Judge Hand dismissed the indictment over liquor purchases at the Lambs club last August, a jury found him not guilty on a charge of possessing a bottle of liquor at the same venue. The jury deliberated in under five minutes.

New Yark John J. McGraw New York Hand The Lambs Club

Yankees Shift Team to Overcome Slump at Fenway Park

Boston May 2 The New York Americans pursue a batting slump remedy with a revised lineup at Fenway Park. Frank Baker returns at third base for the first time since 1919, Aaron Ward takes over second, and Connolly from Oklahoma leads off, replacing Ping Bodie in the outfield.

YANKS Boston New York Americans Red Sox Fenway Park Frank

Major League Scores and Standings Report

Yesterday results show American League results with Philadelphia defeating Washington and other games. Standings list Cleveland and New York leading the league with Milwaukee history and team records, while National League results include New York beating Boston and Brooklyn over Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Washington Louis Detroit Boston New York Chicago Pat W. L Cleveland Poston Philaderppy Brooklyn Philadelphiz Pittsburgh Ohi

Overtime game goes to St Louis 7 to 6 in 13 innings

Lews edged Detroit 7 to 6 after 13 innings in a tense series finale. Josh Billings delivered the only hit of the game for St Louis, a left center single scoring the winning run as Detroit stranded 21 runners. St Louis rapped 20 hits and Detroit committed multiple errors in a classic extra inning verdict.

Detroit St Lews Lee Lamb Josh Billings Detroiters Tigers St. Louis Ab.h Abshlo A. Tobin Young Gerberss Bush Sleler Cobb Jacobson tVeech Willisma Arnsmith Fiftan Shorten Cunningham St. Louis Ruos Tobin Gerber Sisler Lea Severeld Bueh Veach Flaggtead Blue Bayne Shocker Jones Bassler Sister Williams Ainamith Billings Fingstead Jaecheom Gleason Aisler Santage Holling Dauss

Tar Heels Lose 11 to 0 to Georgetown in Baseball

Georgetown hammered North Carolina 11 to 0 with three circuit clouts and a double by Bill Kenyon. Hitting was led by Kenyon and Flavin, while Hyman allowed four singles for UNC as Georgetown pitcher held the Tar Heels to one of their worst showings. Dudack and Murphy contributed key plays as Georgetown scored in multiple innings, and the game featured an eventful error-filled sequence and strong fielding from the Hoyas.

Georgetown Bill Kenyon University of North Carolina Wilson Sam Hyman R. Morris Kanyon Bissonette Malley Flavin Dudack Hyman Kenyon Asone Sheedy Murphy Car AB Floh di McCountdies Flayin North Carolina Sheridan Biesonetti Maddy McDonald North Yearotina Balle Wilton Hiner Wilcom Y Wilson Balk Wiileon Peek Witern

Hustle and hard work win games say Mitchell and Dempsey era

The column lauds Fred Yapp later Mitchell for leading a weak Boston Braves to four wins in five against Brooklyn by relentless practice and pitcher conditioning. It notes Brooklyn’s lapse from form, praises Dempsey’s training with Norfolk and Welch, and highlights the England invasion golf squad notables plus the Dempsey Carpentier bout plans amid New Jersey legal talks and Montreal and New York plotting.

Fred Yapp Mitchell Boston Braves Brooklyn Hia Champa Ton Robby Metropolis Wastle

U S Line Rider Kills Mexican

Two Mexican line riders crossed into the United States and fired on immigration officers near Naco Arizona. In the exchange one Mexican was killed and both U S line riders were uninjured. Authorities say the Mexicans appeared to be drinking and fired first.

Associated Presa Naco Ariz United States Hare Ford United States Immigration Force

Edge Amends His Law On Exports

Senate adopts plan making easier payments of corporation capital. An amendment to the Edge export finance act, offered by Senator Edge, passed by the Senate and sent to the House. After 25 percent of capital is paid and amount reaches 2 million dollars or more, the remainder may be paid on call by directors with federal reserve board consent. Senator Bay notes difficulty obtaining subscriptions for large capitals and urges practical help for exports.

Senate Edge House Federal Reserve Board Bay Congress

Kellys Seventh Helps Giants Win

New York Nationals beat Boston 8 to 1 in a routine victory. George Kelly hit his seventh home run of the season and contributed a three base hit, as New York collected four runs in the first inning aided by two bases on balls and a trio of extra base hits. Frisch and DeGastion contributed, with notable fielding by Rapp and Happ on the Boston side.

Erickson Dugan Philadelphias Macks Brower Nationals Courtney Harry Perry Duffy Lewis Harri Puffy Perry Uever Shanks Casey C Rourke Washingtonab R. H. PO Tuilge Mitun Rf Lewis Rice Harris O'Rourke A A Ghurrity Brower Edchaon Po Courtney Lee Sasteenies A. BE Dees, Witt Boston Ruth New York Pratt Hendryx H.O.A H.O.A. Nine A Vite, A Aa |Menosk Meusel Baker Cotling Ott Schang Omruel Maye P Ane G Jones McInnis Mays Jones Strick Tones ABE O- AA Treasury Ab.h.o Schuwnan Feldman Emerle Ford Fry Ferguson Kouns Boohe Wright Lucis Errore Eli Linceric Warren Gonna Burris Kouna Schoman Incas Hood Baldwit New York Nationals Giants Watson George Kelly Olparagu Frisch hite—Kelly Pean de Gaston Hite Barns Friach Powell Kelly Happ Saidae Panerole Fang Bornings Gooney Abhoa Chilken Sh Sieeie OiHumphnesib Clarpo Taio "Bell America Steel Long Jenkins Snow Schltke Humphres Cariver Larsen Errors Tong Weston Kirby Green Kirby Carter ron—Schilke Humphries Long Steel Roby Snow Ameriecs Buckud Clark Genteler Stroch Brickud

Robins Win Eleventh Straight With Ninth Inning Rally

Brooklyn ties game in the ninth on Wheat's hit after Johnson scored on a sacrifice, then Konetchy tripled to drive in Meheer for the winning run as Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3. Wrightstone homered for Philadelphia. Rawlings and Griffith had hits for Brooklyn.

Robins Brooklyn Philadelphia Johnson Griffith Wheat Konetchy Meheer Phila Brooklyn AB Nealett Olsones Rawlings Williame Menosel Wrtstone B.miller Mitchello Miller Ean Johnston Kenetchy Meosel Wiliams Wrightstone Errore Raw- Tings Braggy Nela Q. Miller Doubie Konetehy Myers Olsen Filadelphia Cadore Milius Mitchell Steuck Hubbell Winnig Pitetor

Hitting Gives Pittsburgh 4 3 Over Chicago in Ninth Inning

Timely hitting and bases on balls off Martin powered Pittsburgh to a 4 3 victory over Chicago. Key players included Galey Whitted and Tierney for Chicago and Grim Grimes Cutshaw for Pittsburgh. Left on bases favored Pittsburgh 8 to 6. Pirates sign Morrison from Birmingham to join the Pittsburgh Nationals.

Pittsburgh Chicago Martin Chiicago Pittsleigh AB P Ollenge Abe O.A. Bighee Enck Galey Olstellecher As Mtravilless Cutshaw O Whitted Pirates John Morrison Birmingham Southern Association Gibson Pittsburgh Nationals

New Jersey Holds Line Against Boxing Association Expulsion

New Jersey Secretary William H. Truby states the state has never joined the National Boxing Association and faces no expulsion threat. Walter H. Leginger warns Jersey City July 2 ticket pricing could trigger penalties, while John Smith notes ratification issues. Dempsey must appear in Batavia court for a $100,000 suit. New Jersey may not be bound by NRA rules.

Dempsey Buffalo N. J Jack B Dempsey Batavia Frank P. Spellman Carpentier Justice Taylor

War Department Reds Beaten At Polo By Freebooter Team

Trenton New Jersey May 2 The recent threat by the national boxing commission to expel the New Jersey athletic commission over seat prices at a Dempsey Carpentier bout was dismissed as idle by William H Truby secretary of the state body He said New Jersey has never been a member of the national organization and is not bound by its rules

England Emmet French Walter Hagen Youngstown Hagen Jock the Hutch Trenton N. J National Boxing Commission New Jersey Athletic Commission Dempsey-Carpentier William H. Truby New Jersey

Recruits Return to Training at Sixth Precinct Building

The city police recruit school reopens today at the Sixth precinct building after a February 1920 closing. Lieut. W. S. Shelby leads 25 students in a 24 day intensive program with instructors Col. O. B. Snyder, Ralph Given, Chaplain T. P. Riddle, Dr. Sidney O. Cousins, and Dr. J. Ramsey Nevitt covering pistol care, laws and procedure, morale, first aid, and police coroner relations.

Shelby Col O. B. Snyder Ralph Given United States District Attorney T. P. Riddle Sidney O

Minor League Baseball Scores Across Leagues

International League Jersey City 8 Rochester 6 Regurk 2 Toronto 1 second game includes Hanings note Baltimore 10 Sytacucee 4 second game American Association Louisville 15 Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 7 St Paul 2 Columbus Toledo cold Kansag Milwaukee cold Piedmont League Durham 6 Ba Winston-Salem 4 Danville 6 Greensboro 3 South Atlantic Columbia 5 Charlotte 3 Spartanburg 6 Augusta 4 Charleston Greenville rain

Jersey City Rochester Regurk Toronto Hanings Baltimore American Association Loulaville Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus-Toledo Milwaukee Daytona Orneas Lakeland Jacksonville St. Peterburg Columbia Charlotte Spartenburg Augusta Charleston-Greenville

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