World Series Schedule Sets Games in Cincinnati and Chicago
The World Series between Cincinnati and Chicago opens October 1 in Cincinnati, with games October 2 in Cincinnati. The series moves to Chicago for October 3 4 and 5, returns to Cincinnati October 6 and 7, and if needed Game 8 would be in Chicago. Umpires are Evans Nallin Rigler Quigley. Spinks and McCready will serve as official scorers.
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J. M. McCready
Baseball Writers’ Association
Many Sports on Legion Day at Franklin Field Dorchester
The first annual Charles Hammond Jr American Legion field day will be held Saturday at Franklin Field Dorchester. State and city officials and General Clarence R Edwards are expected to speak. A Charlestown navy yard band will perform and fireworks will light the evening sky. Funds go to buy a permanent post home with help from the auxiliary selling tags.
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Wesleyan Football Practice Opens At Andrus Field
Wesleyan opened football practice on Andrus Field under Emil S. Liston with about 20 veterans, including several former service men. A captain will be chosen soon from Anderson or Webb as the team begins workouts in Middletown.
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Bulger Lowe to Play on Pro Football Team
Arlington native George H. Bulger Lowe, a former Arlington High School and Fordham standout, has signed with Jim Thorpe’s Canton Canton outfit for the upcoming season. A World War I lieutenant who was wounded, Lowe joins brother Fred Lowe, a rising Arlington High left end, in local sports headlines.
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Giants in Last Call at Wigwam
The Giants visit Braves Field to finish the Boston week as Brooklyn closes its week of play. The Red Sox finish in New York before heading to Washington for a three game stand with the Griffmen. Stallings may test newly added colt players to gauge the Southbound squad for March. The White Sox aim to clinch the American League pennant by facing the Browns at Comiskey Park tomorrow after rest.
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Polo in Brockton Mired by Boston Police Strike
Brockton promoters fear roller polo may be canceled after Boston police strike. Adjutant General Stevens may withdraw armory permission despite local approvals. Opening game planned Oct 11 could move to Portland if Brockton loses the franchise.
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Grand Circuit Races Postponed by Rain
Columbus report states that Grand Circuit races scheduled for September 22 were postponed due to steady rain, affecting track events and spectators plans.
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Reds Win World Series Opener in Cincinnati Crowd
Cincinnati prepares for the World Series opener October 1 between the Reds and the White Sox after the National Commission sets schedules. All games start at 2 30 p m. President Menocal of Cuba signals plans to attend the series.
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Open 1920 World Series Decided by Coin Toss in Cincinnati
The baseball schedule for the 1920 World Series was set with games in Cincinnati and Chicago, decided by a coin toss won by Louis Comiskey’s claim that Louis Comiskey misread the coin and Hermann won. Umpires from both leagues were named and ticket allotments discussed as players eligible for the series were listed for both Chicago and Cincinnati.
BC Eagles Prep for Utah Clash at University Heights
Boston College coach Cavanaugh led 35 players through two practice sessions at Alumni Field Newton in readiness for Saturday's game with Utah at University Heights. He favored a stronger challenge than a planned opener versus the New York Aggies.
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Alumni Rally Boosts 1917 Football Squad Prospects
Fourteen members of the 1917 team return to report to Coach Cavanaugh as college opens. Veterans including Corrigam TM, Morrissey, Urban, Captain Fitzpatrick, Paul Ryan, Tom Scanlon, Lyons, Joe White and John Ring compete for spots with Halloran and Madden from 1917 also vying for positions. New prospects like Mullen and several from Boston Latin, English, Dorchester, and Goddard Seminary join under Cavanaugh as start nears.
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Middlesex School Opens Football Practice in Concord
Middlesex School at Concord starts football practice this afternoon under Faculty Coach David A. Baldwin. The team will face Concord High School next Saturday in the Middlesex gridiron opener, with last year’s veterans and new material expected to form a strong eleven. Frank Baldwin of Boston, the manager, works on the schedule to be announced soon.
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Harvard Cuts Grid Squad to 44 for Bates Clash
Harvard coach Bob Fisher cut the squad to 44 players as the Crimson prepared to open the season against Bates at the stadium. The retained first team includes ends Crocker Weatherhead Phinney Desmond Gaston, tackles Frothingham Kane McCagg Hubbard Salter Sedgwick Noyes, guards Woods Clark Brown Hadley Holmes Olmstead Thorndike, centers Philbin Havemeyer Macomber Duncan Flynn, quarterbacks Murray Felton Conlon Johnson Humphrey, and backs Casey Church Hamilton A Horween R Horween Lancaster Nelson Burnham Caswell Gratwick and Wharton. Billy Murray directed the A squad practice in drizzle while Tate’s drill featured ends Phinney Weatherhead and backs Horween Casey and Burnham.
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General Electric Apprentice Team Stakes In Greater Boston
General Electric apprentice school fields a 145 to 150 pound team in Greater Boston led by C. P. McBride of the Apprentice Department. The Lynn position notes the third 40 as part of the company program.
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Somerville Names George Sylvester McLaughlin Football Coach
Somerville High elected George Sylvester McLaughlin as teach coach of its football team last night. He was a member of Somerville's 1903 championship team and has assisted Coaches Charley Brickley and Cleo O'Donnell.
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English High Crosses River In Scrimmage With Cambridge
Dan O Flaherty leads English High football squad of 60 candidates to Russell Field Cambridge for a scrimmage with Leo McDonald s Cambridge High and Latin School. Key players include Dan Whelton Ted Romer Jack Levenson Dan Doherty and John Foster. The scrimmage will help evaluate each team s strengths ahead of the season.
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Russell Field
Cambridge
Leo McDonald
O'Flaherty
Dan Whelton
Ted Romer
Jack Levenson
Dan Doherty
John Foster
Greek Whirlwind To Meet Tough Foe In Boston Bout
John Kilonis, nicknamed the Greek whirlwind, faces Joe Collins of Atlanta at the Grand Opera House in Boston on Thursday night. Promoter Tuohey picked Collins for his toughness and skill to counter Kilonis, with a best two out of three format and high expectations after Collins impressed promoters in New York.
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Kloby Corcoran fits to meet Powers after wins
Jim MacDonald manager of Dave Powers announced Kloby Corcoran will proceed with his original engagement to fight Powers after defeating Shevlin and Fitzsimmons. A $260 cash purse guarantees Kloby cannot avoid the 12 round or longer bout under any terms. Also Sergeant Lockhart of the U S Marine Corps seeks a 140 pound bout at 3 o clock with Marine backing to stop Kloby.
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Dartmouth Football Practice Delayed by Rain in Hanover
Rain shortened Dartmouth football drills in Hanover with the squad limiting to light work and signal practice on a wet ball. The line practiced charging tactics and ends and backs tested handling. awards, a second-string fullback from the 1916 varsity, expected to report daily.
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