Pennant Race Standings And Key Scores
National League updates show Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 4 as standings shift. Detroit triumphs over White Sox, while New York and Philadelphia entries are listed with multiple players and games noted.
08 Sep 1920
Page 6
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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
6
National League updates show Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 4 as standings shift. Detroit triumphs over White Sox, while New York and Philadelphia entries are listed with multiple players and games noted.
In Indianapolis yesterday, Ot defeated Jasuisville Lv Columbus 3 to 4. Tulsa Wiehlia 4 beat Noetheruled League. Pew KRowk Island and Moline 4. Bloomington 4 beat Maute 2. Hvansville 4 beat Bee Rapids 4 to 2. Rockfurd 2.
New York reports three American racers are en route to Paris to compete in the Gordon Bennett Cup for 1920. Wright, Curtiss and the U S Army designs feature high speed, compact form, and advanced power aiming to win the cup now held by France. Pilots include Roland Rohlf, Capt Rudolph Schroeder, and Howard Rinehart.
The Three I League standings see Cedar Rapids and Rockford collide as the Bunnies hold fifth while Bloomington presses one half game behind. A four game Tuesday wrap ends the season with Cedar Rapids 2 Rockford 0 as local hopes hinge on final pennant bids and division shifts.
New York reports signings for a Y7 round bout between Mike O'Dowd and Ted Kids Lewis with welterweight European champion status noted. Toledo notes pitcher James Middleton sold to Detroit. England’s Norman Ross clocks 300 yard open water swim in 3 minutes 44.5 seconds, a world record. Deauville sees Bombardier Wells defeat Pant Journee in a 16th round heavyweight bout.
Columbus Ohio September release of Sherwood Magee after long NL career. The Columbus club of the American Association frees the veteran outfielder pitcher Lefts George is sold to Minneapolis for the waiver price.
Ackley defeats American Legion team by a 3 score in a Monday game at Ackley. Pitching allowed six hits with Ackley battery Whitcord and Steffin, Iowa Fales battery Wali and Rummel.
Cincinnati announces the purchase of Fitcher Coumbe from the St Paul American Association elite. Coumbe will report to the Reds in Boston on Thursday. The note mentions a Cha tuauqua sale for 25 ctw and Ket ip.
More than 15 candidates, many freshmen and new upperclassmen, heard J. J. Couch outline plans for the coming season. Temporary use of Byrnes Park for training is planned, with field space limited and a required physician certificate and cash equipment deposit.
Sunnyside Country Club unveiled its new nine hole course with a baptism of mighty drives and putts. On Sunday and Labor Day 20 to 23 members tested the links, reporting enthusiasm despite rough sections and temporary greens. George E. Lichty led opening play with 78, Art Ferguson posted the low score of 48 over two days, and plans to roll and mow greens this week aim to improve playability. James S. Parrott completed his first round in 14 years, while Harley of Ohio State, rumored to join pro football over a degree, returned to aid Coach John Wilce.
Reporter Peter P. Carney details U S trapshooting team members Frank Trock of Vancouver Washington and Forest McNier of Houston Texas performing in England. Trock posted consecutive 119 and 138 target runs while McNier achieved 100 straight in three events and a record first ever 10 straight in Olympic style firing.
Advertisement for Chantengua-Buay book sale promises entry for 25 cm. Dr. Shannon contact details listed with residence 377 and office 123. Promotional copy appears in a local newspaper page.
East and west high school football standouts vie for college spots across Iowa. Grafter prospects include Glenn Miller at Iowa, Doc O Connor at Iowa, Gordon Rath at Iowa, and players bound for Des Moines College Ames and Iowa State, with several others eyed for Cornell Mt. Vernon. A historic feather cloak at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in Honolulu valued at $1,000,000 is noted in a separate item.
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