Indians win seventh straight as Boston swept in finale
Cleveland Indians defeat Boston 12 to 7 to extend their winning streak to seven and move 1 1/2 games up in the American League pennant race. Batters Jones Harper Hoyt and Schang face Coventry Coveleskie Norton and ONeill Nanamaker. Chicago White Sox top Philadelphia 9 to 2 to run their streak to six and stay level with Cleveland. Batterries Perry Rommel Naylor Perkins Cicotte and Schalk.
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New York Defeats St Louis 8 to 3 in Baseball Battle
New York batted hard to down St Louis 8 to 3. Ruth led the offense with a single a double and a triple as Shawkey and Hannah faced Deberry Bayne Burwell Boehler and Severeid in the batteries.
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Detroit Ninth-Inning Rally Tops Washington 12-11
Detroit beat Washington 12-11 after a ninth-inning rally. Key plays came from Erickson Bono Court ney Charrity Conkwright Glasier Baumgartner Bogart and Manion as the teams combined for a frantic finish. Washington's An and Reed contributed scores in a high‑drama baseball showdown staged in Detroit.
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Grand jury to probe gambling in major leagues
A Chicago grand jury will investigate gambling in major league baseball starting tomorrow. Subpoenas issued, witnesses excused for private matters, and officials including National League President Heydler and manager Gleason will appear later. Initial focus will be on last season world series irregularities and the Aug 21 Philadelphia Chicago game, with weekly pools and wagers to be reviewed afterward.
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Fort Worth Wins Two For Texas League Flag
Fort Worth tops Little Rock 4 to 3 in 16 innings to claim a second win in the unofficial championship series. The game extended long as both teams battled. the next game will be played at Little Rock Thursday.
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Vernon 8 and 8 Oakland 3 and 1
Vernon beats Oakland 8 to 3 while San Francisco 6 Los Angeles 4. Camero Seattle game postponed and Dand Salt Lake game postponed due to wet grounds.
Butte and Central High School Eleven Hold Practice
Yesterday afternoon Butte high school candidates held a vigorous practice with line formation and signal work. Central high school players also took part, focusing on signals and scrimmage as the team emphasizes weight and line drives for success. A joint practice scrimmage with the school of mines is set for next Saturday at the gardens.
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American Association game scores and schedule
In a thirteen inning game St Paul beat Indianapolis 8 to 7. Kansas City defeated Columbus 15 to 4. Minneapolis faced Louisville with no game today as a double header was played Sunday. Milwaukee played Toledo with no game today as a double header was played Sunday.
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Pennant Ginghed Ibbeto Declares Plans for Series
New York, Sept. 21. President Charles Ebbetts announced admission prices for the World Series at Ebbets Field. Brooklyn fans will pay from $1 to $6, with pavilion or bleacher seats at $1, standing room $2, back rows $3, front row $5, and box seats $6. All grand stand seats reserved for four games, with refunds if any games are unplayed.
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Chicago Cubs Lose Season Finale in Boston 4-2
Chicago closed its Boston season with a 4-2 defeat, letting Boston win the series. Leathers tied the game in the eighth with a homer. Final lines show Boston 4 runs on 8 hits with 0 errors, Chicago 2 runs on 6 hits with 1 error. Batteries Cheeves, Martin, O'Farrell, Oeschger, O'Neill.
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St Louis Beats Phillies 5 to 1 in Philadelphia
St Louis won 5 to 1 in Philadelphia as Doak strained his back in the fifth inning and North, his reliever, had his left hand split by a line drive from Williams.
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Bat ends game with runner out at first in 11th inning
In a tense extra inning contest, Bat edged Philadelphia 5 to 2. Doak and North combined for the win while Dilhoefer and G. Smith contributed on defense. Enzmann and Witherow anchored the battery for Bat as St Louis plated late to seal the victory.
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Giants edge Reds 1 0 in final game of series
New York Giants beat Cincinnati 1 to 0 as Napier loses in the finale. The Reds were held scoreless through nine as the Giants push across a run in the eighth inning to claim victory behind Toney.
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Ecklund Defends World Light Heavyweight Title
Clarence Eklund of Peckville Wyoming defended his world light heavyweight title by defeating Billy Edwards of Nebraska City Nebraska in a three fall match at Sheridan. Edwards won the first fall in 10 minutes 9 seconds with a double armlock and body scissors. Ecklund won the second fall in 2 hours 9% minutes with a falling crotch and the third in 17 minutes with a toe hold.
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Simmons Wins Midland Empire Tennis Finals
Kenneth Simmons of Butte, holder of multiple championships, defeated W I Behr of Casper in four sets to win the Midland Empire tournament. Simmons also paired with Rehr to win doubles and teamed with Mildred Yegen to take mixed doubles. Miss Davies of Billings won the women's singles title over Miss Caswell.
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Will Be Witness Kruubs Pitcher Before Grand Jury
Kruubs will be called before the grand jury to testify about his knowledge of major league gambling charges involving the New York Nationals. The pitcher is expected to provide information amid investigations into the scandal.
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Dream Was True Dreamer Believes In Dreams
Providence Rhode Island Frank Silva dreamed he was being robbed. He woke to find a burglar had entered and stolen his $500 roll. He now believes in dreams and has a tale of a true premonition.
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Anaconda Anglers Contest Nears Close Sunday
The Anaconda Anglers club prize fishing contest for 1920 will close Sunday evening with registrations due by Monday at 8 PM. Fifty fish are entered so far. Winners will be announced at the mulligan and smoker at Stuart Mill spring on Sunday Oct 38.
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Brooklyn Rested Giants Gain Five-Game Lead
The Brooklyn Nationals rested today and saw their edge over New York shrink to five games after the Giants beat Cincinnati. The three American leaders won as Cleveland and Chicago remained separated by 1% games, with New York 1% behind second. Cleveland could overtake New York by winning seven of eleven remaining games. Chicago pursues a late series with the Indians starting Thursday.
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Metropolitan group seeks curb on high diving jumps
New York Sept 21 when the Amateur Athletic Union holds its annual convention next month the Metropolitan association will present a resolution designed to curb the practice of high diving by high jumpers A fair jump says the proposed resolution is one where one or both feet go over the bar before head of the contestant.
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Police halt fox river valley baseball pools
Police in Aurora and Elgin stopped widespread baseball pools played by men women and boys across the Fox River valley. The action aligns with forthcoming nationwide measures to curb the gambling pastime.
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Indians Crowned Pennant Favorite In Backing Column
The column backs Cleveland to win the American league pennant despite injuries to Harris and Chapman, noting the Indians’ grit and a last‑three‑game series blow with the White Sox a pivotal moment. It also comments on Olympic committee failures, shipping woes, and fan interest in a Man o’ War race offering $50,000.
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Yankees Fight to Finish After Setback
After a recent loss, the Yankees surge toward the end of the season at a strong pace. They stay motivated, piling up victories and staying ahead of the White Sox in a tight race. Indians have been slugging, with Speaker Gardner Wambsganss Jamison Smith and Doc Johnston contributing, Gardner hitting two triples with bases loaded.
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Elmer Smith Emerges as Outfield Star
Enthusiasm grows over Elmer Smith in the outfield as he sheds a middling reputation. He has suddenly become a first magnitude star with remarkable catches of difficult liners and strong hitting, transforming his perception among fans and teammates.
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Cleveland Fans Rally to Honor Chapman in Pennant Race
The Cleveland Indians boast improved pitching with Covaleskie Bagby Mails and steady work from Steady while Lunte may settle at shortstop replacing Sewell. Fans hope to honor the deceased Chapman with a pennant as Gleason and White Sox are seen as competitive in a tense season preview.
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