Loyal Sox Could Reap World Series Shares This Year
Chicago analysts estimate loyal Chicago White Sox players from the last world series against Cincinnati may share in prize money this year. If the Sox win the pennant and face Brooklyn, even in defeat the losers' share could be nearly as large as the winners. Depending on standings and ties with New York and St Louis, divisions could yield near parity or equal splits among Sox players.
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Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
White Sox
Brooklyn
Sox
White
Barnes Leading In First Round At Golf Tourney
James M Barnes of Sunset Hill led the southern open championship after a gusty first round at East Lake, firing 75 amid a gale. Bobby Jones, the Atlanta amateur, stood second with 78, while Jock Atchison and Harry Hampton shared third with 79 as only four players broke 80.
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Atlanta
James M. Rnes
Sunset Hill
Bobby Jones
Jock Atchinson
Chicago
Harry Ampton
Richmond
Probe Into 1919 World Series Gambling to Continue
Chicago and Boston newsrooms report Cook County grand jury will probe the 1919 World Series gambling scandal. Chief Justice Iles A McDonald says every suspicious game in the past 18 months in the National or American leagues falls under the investigation. Newsboys condemn Chicago players for corruption, praise Ray Schalk and Kerr for sport’s defense.
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Chicago
Cook County
Iles A. McDonald
Naemal
Oston
Ray Schalk
Little K
Kerr
Benedict Arnolds
Hbase
Women Entrants Ready for Zonal Golf Championship
New York Sept 30 Secretary Vanderpool of the United States association announced the 104 entrants for the zonal women's golf championship set to begin tomorrow at Mayfield Country Club in Cleveland Ohio.
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EW York
D. Vanderpool
United States Association Today
Mgs
Mayfield Country Club
Eland
Ohio
Butte Boy Heads St. Charles Team
Helena September 30 George Murphy of Butte was today elected captain of Mount St Charles college football team. The squad leaves tomorrow for Butte to begin the season against the State School of Mines.
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Butte Boy Heads
ST. Charles
Helena
George Furphy
Butte
Mount St. Charles
Tam Norrow
State Pchool
Mines
Crooklyn Players Face Integrity Probe as Dodgers Aid
Brooklyn team officials Ebbets and Robinson back DA Lewis in Kings county inquiry into World Series fixing rumors. DA plans to question players, with Captain Wheat Mamaux and Taylor already giving statements, while Lewis reports nothing suspicious found so far. By tomorrow more players expected at the prosecutor's office.
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New York
Lewis
Kings County
Swann
Hoyne
Chicago
New York County
Charles H. Ebbets
Wilbur Robinson
Brooklyn
White Sox
Zack Wheat
al Mamaux
James W. Taylor
White Sox Fight to End for Pennant in St Louis
Chicago faces a must sweep three games versus the St. Louis Browns to have any chance at the American League title. Seven stars sit out due to a scandal probe as manager Glenl. San lines up Kerr Faber Kerr with Schalk Jourdan Collins McClellan Murphy Collins Lebold Strunk in the likely batting order.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Sox
Cleveland
Detroit
Glen 6An
Kerr
Faber
Schalk
Jourdan
Ed. Collins
McClellan
Murphy
J. Collins
Lebold
Strunk
Western basketball scores brief from last night
In a series of late games the Vernon team edged San Francisco 5 to 4, Salt Lake won 5 to 3 against Portland, Sacramento topped Seattle 7 to 0, Los Angeles defeated Oakland 6 to 2, and Portland slipped past Seattle 3 to 0 with a tight defensive stand.
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San Francisco
Vernon
Salt Lake
Sacramento
Portland
Seattle
Los Angeles
Oakland
Brooklyn Scenes
New York Seeeeee
Cincinnati Seeerees
Pittsburg Eoveesevett
Crigars Veeuwores Oat
TOE
Cae Baene Cie
ROMO
Sesasees
Philadelphia
Eee
Cleveland
Chiceeo
New York
Bt. Louis Coveresreth
Boston
Washington
Detroit Setepouvreves
Vernon Tree
Angeles
Ee &Y
Buys Valuable Foxes for Lake Tahoe Farm
In Grass Valley California two pairs of silver gray foxes valued at 3000 to 5000 dollars per pair are to be transported from Prince Edward Islands to a newly established fox farm on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Farm owner William Lewis went north to acquire the animals. Last winter four foxes arrived. two escaped, and one was later killed by a hunter.
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Grass Valley
Cal
Prince Edward Islands
Alaska
Lake Tahoe
William Lewis
Rivers and Harbors Congress Called for Portland Meeting
The rivers and harbors congress of the Pacific Northwest will meet in Portland on October 4 and 5. National congress field secretary Marshall Shackelford is expected to travel from Dallas, Texas, to attend.
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Rivers and Harbors
Portland
Ore
Rivers and Harbors Congress of the
Pacific Northwest
Marshall Shackelford
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Dallas
Texas
Baseball Scandal Threatens World Series Interest
A 1919 world championship scandal dominates sports talk as baseball faces a downturn in attendance and trust. The season has been strong with balanced leagues and drawing power, but the scandal threatens fan turnout for the Brooklyn vs. Cleveland series, with many fearing crooked contests and reduced support.
Wrestlers fill Sheridan arena as crowds grow for bouts
The Sheridan arena hosts frequent appearances by various wrestlers drawing large crowds. Other wrestlers appear in the arena quite frequently and big crowds have attended recent bouts.
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Sheridan Arena
Romney Joins Chicago as Utah Star Returns to College
The University of Chicago celebrates Milton Romney the Rocky Mountain halfback from Utah arriving to finish his education under Nelson Norgren now with the Illinois Athletic club. Romney will play on scrubs this year and be eligible for the Maroons in 1921. His brother Ott coached at Montane state college and East Side high school in Salt Lake after starring at Montana State.
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University of Chicago
Milton Romney
Rocky Mountain
University of Utah
Chicago
Nelson Norgren
Utah
Illinois Athletic Club
Romney
Scrubs
Maroons
Ott
Montane State College
Billings
East Side
Salt Lake
Butte and Missoula Highs Might Skip Annual Game
It seems the traditional game between Butte high school and Missoula high school may not occur this year due to extensive repairs at Garden City high school delaying class work until next week. Bitter Rooters expect no games before November and cannot offer a suitable date, leaving the long rivalry unresolved for at least one year.
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Butte
Missoula
Garden City
Bitter Rooters
Spain Embraces Football as Players Don Uniforms
Spain sees rising football popularity as players don uniforms and city editors refrain from critiquing common phrasing. The trend highlights growing interest in the sport across regions and hints at expanding local coverage and fan engagement.
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Spain
Javelin Men Rally To Break Records At Home Meet
Olympic athletes previously stalled in Antwerp return to their home venue and start setting new marks in the javelin. The performance signals a strong comeback with improved consistency and crowd-pleasing throws.
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Antwerp
Indians Dodgers Series Likely Clean and Tight
In all probability the battles between the Indians and the Dodgers will be as square as any baseball games which have ever been played. It would be an extremely foolish player or gambler who would attempt to pull anything crooked at this moment. It would mean certain detection, for the series will be watched at every turn and from every angle to see whether anything will be attempted.
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Indians
Dodgers
Brickley Brother Enters Columbia Union This Fall
Arthur Brickley brother of Charley Brickley Harvard star and kicker enters Columbia University this fall. Last year he was ranked the East’s best prep school quarterback and drop kicker, after starring at Worcester Academy. Coach Tip O Neill expects him to be useful next season.
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Harvard
Brickley
Arthur Brickley
Charley
Columbia University
Worcester Academy
Tip O'Neill
Baseball fears and a laugh at the 1920 pennant scene
The article argues investments in World Series tickets seem safe while warning reformers may crusade against baseball. It recalls Joe Jackson’s testimony about Dick Kerr, mocks the 1920 Reds, notes Stagg’s Chicago worries over Purdue, and previews Mount St. Charles vs Ore Diggers with Butte players Warren, Oechsii, and O’Donnell in action.
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Butte
Mount St. Charles
Columbia Gardens
Warren
Oechsii
O'Donnell
Helena
Sheridan Wrestling Flourishes With Eklund Title Claim
Sheridan Wyoming hosts a thriving wrestling scene led by Clarence Eklund who resides there and now claims the world middleweight title after twice defeating Ted Thye of Spokane, the former champion.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Clarence Eklund
Ted Thye
Spokane
College Players Care Little For Professors View On Football
A college professor’s opinion on football may differ from what the average college player values. The remark suggests players pay less heed to academic commentary than to the game itself and its practical demands.
Mines Open Season Versus Mount St Charles Saturday
School of Mines athletic department expects a large crowd for the football opener at Columbia Gardens. The Mines clash with Mount St Charles at 2 30 p m with free car parking inside the gates. Coach Pittser reports the squad resembles a football team and aims for a decisive victory without predicting the score.
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School of Mines Athletic Department
Mines Eleven
Mount St. Charles
Columbia Gardens
Pittser
Mines
Dee
Central High
St. Charles
Lockhaven Football Captain Dies From Practice Injury
Melvin Keppler aged 17, captain of Lockhaven High School, died at university hospital from a broken neck suffered during scrimmage practice Wednesday. The tragedy occurred in Philadelphia as Keppler aged 17 had been star player for the team and the incident prompted medical examination and school mourning.
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Philadelphia
Melvin Keppler
Lockhaven
University Hospital
Leonard Britton fight postponed by rain and cold
Benny Leonard lightweight champion and Jack Britton welterweight champion were to fight at American League Park in Cleveland. The 10 round bout was postponed from tonight to tomorrow night due to heavy rain and cold weather.
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Cleveland
Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
American League Park
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