Pirates Triumph Over Cubs Again in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in a second straight win at home. Cubs' lone run came on a sequence including a walk and a sacrifice.
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
9
Pittsburgh defeats Chicago 2 to 1 in a second straight win at home. Cubs' lone run came on a sequence including a walk and a sacrifice.
Washington defeated New York 4 to 1 as Schacht quieted the opposition and Washington bats surged. Batteries Shawkey Collins for New York and Schacht Ghacrity for Washington.
Lincoln May 5 The Missouri Valley conference votes readmission but Nebraska will not rejoin until after the 1920 football season. The 1920 schedule includes Rutgers at the Polo Grounds on November 2, complicating immediate notification to the conference. Nebraska will play Kansas at Lawrence November 13 and will face conference teams in track and baseball this season. Head Coach Henry Schulte notes the Rutgers game prevents instant compliance with conference rules.
Standings show Asaepiens Association in St Paul with varied records and Western League figures including Wichita Des Moines St Joe and others. Multiple cities listed with wins and losses reflect incomplete standings across leagues and a rain interrupted schedule.
More than twenty army reserve aviators take part in preliminary tryouts at Mitchell field Mineola preparing for the first intercollegiate field day this afternoon. Events include altitude test a 100 mile race landings on a T mark and maneuvering with points awarded to finishers. The winning college will receive a cup presented by the American Flying Club under the auspices of the Intercollegiate Flying Association the American Flying Club and the United States Air Service.
Johnny Wilson of Boston defeated Mike O Dowd of St Paul by referee's decision after twelve rounds to claim the world middleweight title. Wilson used steady right power as O Dowd pressured with infighting, with one knockdown on O Dowd in the second round.
Rome dispatch describes a prize fight with lush prose and theatrical metaphors. It notes emboldened Italian writers born amid boxing reporting and contrasts their ornate style with American columns.
Waterloo Gun Club held a practice shoot at Byrnes park with shooters posting strong scores. The club schedules Thursday practice at 2:30 pm and plans a registered trapshooting contest on May 1, drawing interest for a keen competition among members and visitors.
Boston College announces the hiring of former National League player John J. Evers as coach of the college baseball team. The signing was disclosed today in Boston.
William Langford, famed football official, retires from the list of Eastern gridiron referees. His decision follows years of high demand, personal threats after controversial calls, and pay concerns. Penn officials hope he may reconsider.
Rochester report: Brennan of Chicago narrowly defeats Ole Anderson of Tacoma in a ten round decision, delivering a hard fought win in the sport flash rounds.
Incoming trains bring thousands to Louisville for the forty sixth Kentucky Derby as hotel and track officials prepare to accommodate 60 000 to 70 000 visitors. The day features bustling preparations and a high interest in the Derby weekend events.
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