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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
1
Cicotte cries as he testifies he received $10 000 to throw two games while pitching soft balls and making deliberate errors. Joe Jackson allegedly delivered $9 000 to the Gamblers with timely hits. The scandal prompts a global probe to curb gambling in baseball.
Chicago news reports on September 28 that eight players including Cicotte, Jackson, Felsch, Gandil, Weaver, McMullin, Risberg, and Williams were indicted in connection with fixing the 1919 World Series. The story notes the scandal and suggests the team’s season would end with the remainder of the schedule.
Terence Mac Swiney the Cork Lord Mayor remained weak and in pain on the 47th day of his hunger strike. A bulletin from the Irish Self Determination League said he grew slightly better but was exhausted and in significant discomfort in the right arm. His sister Mary spoke with him during a visit.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a mass parade with more than 40 000 members from across the United States and Canada. The procession will start at 1 PM from Newbury and Arlington streets and travel through Beaton School Washington Temple Tremont Boylston to Park Square before disbanding.
Dr. John Sears McCormack, a leading physician, was delirious at his home after an alleged beating by Patrolman Frank A. Norton of Joy Street station early yesterday morning. Norton was arrested for drunkenness and assault and held in $500 until Oct. 8, later suspended.
Forecasts show Boston and northern New England turning unsettled and much cooler by Wednesday night with fair, cooler conditions Thursday. Strong winds from the southwest and west were noted, while all districts east of the Mississippi are expected to see much cooler weather within 48 hours.
Forecast suggests mostly fair conditions today with a touch cooler air mass. Expect light winds and comfortable temperatures, ideal for outdoor plans before a cooler spell perhaps later.
In the American League Boston lost 5 to 3 at Washington in the first game. The second game ended Washington 7 Boston 6 after 10 innings. In the National League Cleveland was blanked 0 by St Louis 5. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 2 0 and Iratam Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 8 in the second game.
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