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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
14
The article argues management plays a major role in pennant races and the world series. It contends good teams miss big series due to faulty handling and that several world series have been decided by superior managing.
The piece argues top managers Gleason Huggins Speaker Robinson shape pennant race outcomes. It singles out Tris Speaker with Cleveland for expert leadership, noting he has maximized limited pitching, demanded heads up play, and driven the Indians beyond expectations in a season fraught with pitching challenges.
National League matchups feature Philadelphia at Boston while American League action includes New York at Philadelphia and Cleveland visiting St Louis. The trio of games highlights cross league rivalries and early season standings.
The text praises Speaker’s unanimous backing by his players and his relentless example in effort and hustle. It notes his managerial shine for the 1920 Cleveland season, alongside Robinson and Gleason, as leaders who grant players leeway for flexible plans when wise.
Readers ask when next amateur boxing shows are held in Newadand and how to enter. Entries close with Dr William D Ducy at 20 Cottage Street Brockton for open classes 115 125 145 and 158.
American Legion Post No. 70 of Norwood recruits strong football squads with Timothy M. Connolly at 2% Chapel Street Norwood and phone 207 W. Neponset Wanderers seek away Sunday games and Oct 9 16 fixtures plus 14 pound second teams with Raymond L. Sweeney at 285 Neponset Avenue Dorchester anchored as contact for schedules and inquiries.
Chicago humorist reflects on wedlock as a drain on finances and nerves. He jokes that engagement promises luck but rent and bills turn matrimony into a one way trip from Easy Street to Bankruptcy Boulevard. He quips that love fades when landlords and grocers enter the picture.
Eight Chicago White Sox players face criminal charges amid a growing gambling scandal. The piece notes the game’s need for fairness and predicts severe consequences if guilt is found, while also touching on boxing and college football figures and ongoing world series talk.
Cleveland defeated St Louis to move one game ahead in the American League race while Chicago White Sox faced Grand Jury questions.
The piece notes Cleveland eyes a strong finish as eight White Sox players face suspensions. Chicago will miss key infielders and pitchers, while Cleveland holds five games left needing three wins to close the gap.
Bob McKirdy opens his Commercial A C quarters with a star lineup at the Grand Opera House. Main event is a 10 round bout Tommy Mcfarland versus Mickey Donovan with the winner slated to meet Eddie Shevlin soon. Also staged are bantam clash Young Bova versus Teddy Murphy and eight round battles Terry Brooks versus Young Gould. An extra six round bout completes the program.
Brooklyn president Charles H. Ebbets granted permission for the Cleveland Americans to use shortstop Sewell in the World Series if Cleveland wins the American League pennant. Sewell, who joined after Ray Chapman’s death, was ineligible due to an Aug 30 contract deadline. Ebbets issued the decision after Cleveland President Dunn’s telegram request.
The State Boxing Commission has received a request from the New York Boxing Commission asking for full cooperation in regulating boxers and officials connected with the game.
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