Indians Defeat St Louis as Davis Falters in Slugfest
Cleveland defeats St Louis 8 to 4 to tighten the American League pennant race. Sisler belts three hits to tie the league record with 248, while Jamieson homers with two aboard as Speaker receives floral tribute on his first at bat.
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Baseball game summary with early scoring note
Cleveland ties St Louis 4 on two base hits Jamieson Gardner Gedeon and Sisler with home run by Jamieson. Davis Boehler Deberry pitched for visitors with several walks and strikeouts in a tight game.
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Sisler
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Far Smith
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Schroeder Named Minnesota Football Captain Election Ineligible
Alfred Schroeder was elected captain of Minnesota's 1920 football team at a secret meeting but was deemed ineligible by the eligibility board. The team faces no captain until a new election, with Neil Arnison seen as a likely successor.
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Kewple) Schroeder
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American Association West game result St Paul 14 Louisville 8
St Paul defeated Louisville 14 to 8 in a rain interrupted schedule. Other games were postponed due to rain.
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White Sox were accused of fixing 1919 World Series
Billy Maharg told Philadelphia reporters that Chicago players offered to throw games in the 1919 World Series. Eddie Cicotte and others allegedly conspired with Abe Attell as go-be-between. Comiskey pressed Maharg to testify and warned of firing implicated players if proof emerged.
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Cook County Grand Jury
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Cicotte
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Burns
Chicago Grand Jury
Coast League game ends San Francisco two Los Angeles five
In a lone Coast League matchup, the San Francisco team was defeated 2 to 5 by Los Angeles. No other games were on the schedule.
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Brooklyn Clinches NL Title as New York Slips in Doubleheader
Brooklyn clinches the National League championship while idle as New York loses the second game to Boston. With four games left, Brooklyn stands 90 to 64 and New York 83 and 65. In the American League, Cleveland holds a half game lead over Chicago with six games remaining. New York can only tie with Chicago if it wins all remaining games.
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Boston doubleheader win ends New York pennant bid
New York eliminated from the National League pennant race as Boston wins the second game 3 to 2 after losing 2 to 1 in the opener. Boeckel belts a ninth inning homer to seal the victory after Frisch's eighth inning blast tied it.
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St Louis Clinches Season with 16 1 Victory Over Chicago
Chicago hosted St Louis as the visitors finished their campaign with a decisive 16 to 1 win. The game featured pitching by Schupp and Clemons and solid defense from the St Louis lineup, with Chicago struggling to muster runs.
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Mitchell Opens Winter Ring Season with Knockout
Pinkie Mitchell defeated Johnny Noye of Minneapolis by knockout in the fourth round here in Peoria. The win opened Mitchells winter season with a decisive victory as Noye rushed in with a straight right from the shoulder.
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Johnny Noye
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Noye
Quarrel Reveals Hidden Love Sparks in Life Note
A Life excerpt contrasts a quarrel with a later realization of enduring affection. The speaker suggests the pair experienced love at first sight, despite initial misgivings and missed appreciation.
Early college football opens with Holy Cross throttling Harvard 3–0
The 1920 season begins on the Pacific coast and in the East with 18 major teams in action. Holy Cross upsets Harvard 3 to 0 as Fisher’s offense struggles, while Penn, Syracuse and others win easily. Montana prep notes highlight Anaconda’s 59–0 win and rosters, with talk of rising stars and local rivalries.
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Deer Lodge
Crimmons Leads Anaconda Linemen With Strong Season Hopes
A historic look at Crimmons after two years out of school. his hard work to rebuild strength and conditioning could earn him an all star tackle berth. Teammates Kargacin Sugrue are steady, while Central shows a strong line and fast backs signaling a promising season.
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Sugrue
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Pirates release Buster Caton claimed by the teds
Buster Caton the Pirates shortstop has been claimed by the teds after a tough season with Pittsburgh. Fans ridiculed him last summer, but in a calmer setting he may perform better.
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Babe Ruth Drives Two Homers In 3-0 Win
Babe Ruth hit his fifty second and fifty third homers driving New York to a 3-0 victory over Philadelphia. He added two line drives to left and center that were caught near the outfield. Mays and Hoffman behind the plate for the Yankees. Rommel and Perkins for the Phillies.
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Boston Takes Two in Two Game Stand
Boston defeated Washington in a doubleheader to solidify its lead in the second division. First game ended 2 to 1 with Boston scoring late. second game 2 to 0 as Boston pitcher shut down Washington. Batteries Schacht Fisher Pici ninch Charrity Jones Schang. Erickson Gharrity Harper Walters.
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Kerr Brilliant Gem as White Sox Blank Tigers 2–0
Chicago guards seventh win in eleven as "Little Dick" Kerr allows no third base reach and Detroit misfires. Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson drive two runs with sixth inning hits after Weaver is hit. Davis limits Sox to one hit until eighth. Kerr secures shutout with support from Schalk and Risberg in a tense finale.
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Dick" Kerr
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