Eastern League awards pennant to Fitchfield club
Pittsfield Mass October 20 1919 the Fitchfield club won the pennant at the Eastern Bees Ball League annual meeting Clarke P Lane of Bridgeport Conn elected treasurer succeeding Thomas O'Brien Hartford Conn who resigned Committees were named to revise the constitution and plan the 1920 schedule The league allocated 86 to support delegates to the National Association of Case Ball Leagues convention in Springfield November 14 to 13 Rumored franchise changes were not discussed
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Pittsfield
Mass
Fitchfield Club
Clarke P. Lane
Bridgeport
Conn
Thomas O'Brien
Hartford
Springfield
Prohibition Rant Mixing Law and Folly in a Turbulent Era
A satirical critique mocks Prohibition era policies declaring liquor restrictions will worsen public life. It notes upcoming crimes for drinking, drug-like enforcement, and political motives. The piece envisions December through November as chaotic months with ongoing bans and blunted social customs.
McGraw and Stoneham Buy Cuban Property
Charles A Stoneham and John J McGraw of the New York National League club confirmed they purchased the controlling interest in the Cuban American Jockey and Automobile Track of Havana from Harry D Brown. Brown will stay as president to assist in management for the current season, with Stoneham and McGraw to join the track board of directors.
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New York
Charles A. Stoneham
John J. McGraw
New-York
National League Baseball Club
Cuba
Thes
Harry D., Brown
Havana
Brown
Stoneham
McGraw
Wipn
Harvard Baseball Names New Coach Slattery To Lead
Boston October 20 The Harvard baseball team announced the selection of John P Slattery as coach to succeed Hugh Duffy Slattery will coach for one year He previously led the Tufts nine for four seasons through 1917 and has played with several American and international league clubs
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Boston
Jonn P. Slattery
Boston Nationals
Harvard
Hugh Duffy
Slattery
Tufts
Victors Plan Evening Practice and Dance Meeting
The Victors football team will practice tonight at the Old Mill at 7:30. Every member is urged to attend as the coach will try out new plays. After practice a business session and discussion of the annual dance will be held.
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Old Mill
Lafayette Triangle Players Report for AML Tonight
Former Lafayette Triangle players are asked to report for a meeting tonight at Calhoun Avenue. Specifically requested on hand are McKeon Nichols Ungaley Pitz Wade Seippa Fannack Florian Costello Winston Monk Carrano Fife Roach Terry fiheperd Delny Young Curley and Walsh.
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AML
Lafayette Triangle
Calhoun Avenue
McKeon
Nichols
Ungaley
Pitz
Wade
Seippa
Fannack
Florian
Costello
Winston
Monk
Carrano
Fife
Roach
Terry
Fiheperd
Delny
Young
Curley
Walsh
Atlas Football Team To Practice Tonight
Atlas football players are requested to report for practice tonight at q o'clock at Old Mt Green. Those listed as wanted to rally include Hurley McGuire Dush Brecklin C Brecklin Ed Blagriff Williams Bomont Greevy Chip Jean Daniel Fredy Patick Ray Boltis Baltz Wilson Kochisa. The Bridgeport City and St George soccer football teams played a tie game on the Meadows. Although the Sons were awarded a penalty kick they were unable to make the point.
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Atlas
Old Mt. Green
Hurley
MccGuire
Dush
Brecklin
C. Brecklin
Ed. Blagriff
Williams
Bomont
Greevy
Chip
Jean
Daniel
Fredy
Patick
Ray
Boltis
Baltz
Wilson
Kochisa
Bridgeport
St George
War refugee horse wins endurance test at Ater race
A war refugee Arab mare Ramia captured the 300 mile endurance test for cavalry mounts in Ater Massachusetts after surviving the six horse trial. She was among Arabs from Lady Anne Blount’s Suffolk stables in England and later fed in Germany, with observers reporting strong points for US cavalry service. Halcyon and Ramla were notable survivors with Ramla earning high marks in performance.
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Ater
Mass
Ramia
Anne Blount
Suffolk
Sngland
Ramla
United States Cavalry Service
Army Remourt Board
Washington
Halcyon
Kingfisher
Castor
Morgan
Kilbane to Retire After One More Featherweight Battle
Cleveland Oct 20 Johnny Kilbane plans one final fight before retirement. He cites bad hands and lack of worthy challengers as reasons to quit after the election as he seeks a council seat in the First Ward. Kilbane, seven-year featherweight champion, has few scars aside from his brittle hands and a cauliflower ear, and he dreams of opening a top floor health school in Cleveland after boxing.
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Johnny Kilbane
Wil
Kilbane
Vouneilman
Whrst
Bert
Abo Attell
Stein
Abe Attell
Tie
Johnny Dundee
Dundee
Benny Leonardo
Hoe
Fle Bros
Johnny Alpahese
Tonte
Bonesetter Weese
Ritchie Mitchell
Ard
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Johnny
Cuyahoga Co
Councliman
Flo
Innis Campal
Askyscrappers
Torpedo Boat Team Beats Washington Club In Rugged Game
In Savin Rock Lake Torpedo Boat team of the city played Washington Club of New Haven. The score was 39 to 0, but the game was closer than the result indicates.
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Torpedo Boat
Bwaten
Savin Rock
Lake Torpedo Boat
Washington Cinn Club
New Haven
Boy Seeks New View After Philadelphia Visit
A 17 year old, Sinsaph Dillan, spent two weeks with his parents in Philadelphia then set out on roller skates toward Reading. He stopped hungry at a Meadowbrook country estate after fearing he had seen all there was to see.
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America
Asia
Congress
Andy
Hindenburg
Washington
Wolf
Sinsaph Dillan
Philadelphia
Reding
Meadowbrook
Yale lineman Atari Black blocks to protect backs in play
A 1916 Yale all American Atari Black is described as the center of the line. The article explains blocking techniques from quick to long blocks, aiming to shut gaps and prevent interference while teaching stance and hip placement. It notes variations by position and opponent, with emphasis on maintaining the line and opening or closing holes.
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Atari _ Black
Yale
Wavere Camp
Jungay Te
Tia
Veteran Hod Eller praised for great speed by catcher Rariden
Veteran catcher Rariden calls Hod Eller a fast, hard throwing pitcher with outstanding control. He compares Eller to Walter Johnson, notes his speed far exceeds NL peers, and predicts Eller's rise to one of baseball's greatest pitchers.
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Hod Eller
Walter Johnson
Bat Rariden
Cincinnati
Kod
Raiiden
Hod
Chicago
Sox
Fahngen
Tra
Varias
Boston Nationals
Cy Young
Frank Pfeffar
al Mattern
Charles Brown
Cecil Ferguson
Geo. Tyler
Dick Rudolph
Bill James
Lew Richie
Gift Qures
Indianapolis
Newark
Cy Walkenburg
Harl Moseley
Ed Ruelbach
Marry Billard
Harry Moran
Giants
Mathewson
Tesreau
Anderson
Benton
Schupp
Barnes
Peer
Atl
Hod Weiler
Comiskey Park
Tia
One Day of Toil Mars Beggar's Record
In Plymouth England on October 20 George Ward a beggar paid a $30 fine to avoid two months in jail. A constable testified Ward has not worked in years and only once carried a banner in a labor candidate parade.
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Plymouth
Eng
George Ward
Ward
Valger to Fight Britt in America Debut October '28
Valger, allied with Iftey forces, begins pro career in Akron Ohio against Joe Bonds in a fifteen round bout. Bonds, veteran, has faced top names and could test Valger. the camp expects rapid growth and major challenges ahead if he wins decisively.
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Bob Aartin
America
Ak~ron
Joe Bonds
Jack Dempsey
Martin
Bob Martin
Young
Goo Marie
Jimroy Browaeds
Bronson
Yie
Joe Bona
Af Sport
Benny Walger Set for Decisive Bout With Britt in Bridgeport
Benny Walger the French featherweight champion began training for Monday night’s clash with Jerankie Britt at the Casino in Bridgeport. This will be their third meeting after two close decisions for Walger. Joe Jacobs supervises training as Walger aims to prove himself the real featherweight champion in six rounds. Walger recently knocked out Jimmy Hill in Boston, showcasing his power in both featherweight and lightweight divisions. Tickets are on sale and matchmaker Billy Hogan holds all forfeits.
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Benny Walger
Jerankie Britt
Plate
Union
Cinch
Flash
Britt
Utom
Walger
New England
Joe Jacobs
Claire
Bridgeport
Fisthc
Feather
Buly Benny ¥Alger
Boston
Valeer
Jimmy Hill
Ehampion
Benny
Johnny Dundee
Johnny Kilbane
Rocking Hill
N Kilbane
Valget
Brith
Willie Jackson
Ralph Wrady
Pete Hartley
George Chaney
K. C. Mars
Walner
Brankie
Valger
Frankie Britt
Ralph Brady
Rocky Nansas
Eddie Wallace
Johnny Prummie
Charley Parker
Matt Brock
Harry Carlson
Artie Root
Billy Hogan
Forward Passes One Big Factor In Saturday Games
Eastern coaches reconsider neglected forward pass as a decisive factor in victories. Notable examples include Witgpatrick to Uthan for Boston College against Yale, Clark to Stout for Army over Maine, and Princeton’s heavy use versus Rochester. Colgate, Columbia, and other teams showcase aerial plays, while interceptions and incomplete calls shape usage and hesitancy.
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Teastern
Witgpatrick
Uthan
Boston College
Boston Jeft
Yale
Clark
Stout
Army
Maine
Princeton
Rochester University
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John P. Slattery
Victors
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Honolulu
Bill Rariden
Bob
Jimmy Bronson
Dempsey
Joe Jacobe
Cornelia
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Cornell Owlett
Panhart
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Cant. Boynton
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Colimbia
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Pory
Weinstein
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Canapary
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