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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
7
The 1919 World Series opener features Eddie Cicotte’s struggles as Cincinnati presses a powerful rally. Knicks and misplays compound Chicago’s collapse, with a critical fourth inning error and a rapid-fire string of hits sealing the verdict for the Reds.
Cicotte admits he did not put anything on the ball and threw the game. He allowed 9 hits and 23 balls with 9 strikes, and Chicago lost the first world series game 9 to 1 after 32 3 innings listed in the box.
After a tough game, Cicotte walked toward the dugout as his White Sox infield teammates surrounded him. They patted him on the back and reaffirmed their faith in the veteran pitcher with 11 big league campaigns.
Baseball editor Paul H. Shannon recounts Eddie Cicotte’s ill fated fourth game in the 1919 World Series. The Post describes misplays from bunt to wild throws and fielding errors that allowed runners to advance and score, as Duncan Kopf and Neale capitalized on the chaos.
Buck Weaver, facing indictment and suspension, denies agreeing to throw World Series games and says he batted .333 with four errors in thirty chances, offering that as his alibi. Cicotte is said to bear responsibility for his own downfall.
Tris Speaker, Cleveland Indians manager and writer for the Boston Post, lauds Eddie Cicotte and smart Sox play while critiquing Reds defense. He notes failures to aid baserunners, poor positioning on steals, and Reds’ three-base hits by Reuther, predicting future changes and praising Chicago’s earlier intelligent play.
The narrative describes Eddie Cicotte pitching for the White Sox in the World Series, noting a striking error by Risberg on a grounder hit through the box. It highlights a fourth inning where two outs led to a chain of events that allowed Cincinnati to rally, prompting Cicotte’s removal and a reflection on the game’s deeper implications.
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