Indians to win on strength and luck in 1920 series
Frank Menke argues the Cleveland Indians have superiority in mechanics and a remarkable luck streak that could carry them past the Brooklyn Dodgers in the upcoming World Series. He notes edge in hitting, baserunning, defense, and pitching depth, with key performances from Napier Grimes, Cy Young contenders, and a strong bullpen.
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Bridgeport Card Brightens As Carbone Tops O'Dowd
Frank Carbone, rising middleweight, sets Monday night clash in Bridgeport with Mike O'Dowd undercard bouts featuring Skrom, Devine, Mulligan and Luby. Card opens season at Fr. Trumbull Beach with local teams seeking matchups, plus boxing notes from Waterbury to St Louis.
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Mike O'Dews
Bridgeport
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Brass City
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Carone
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Youre Dyson
Jekey Devine
Young Mulligan
Young Luby
Joe Hall
Mike .O’dowd
Indians Split Two Run Tie Threatens pennant chase
Detroit doubleheader ends with Cleveland taking the decisive second game 4 to 0 after the Indians split the twin bill. Key moments include Sewell’s seventh inning play and a darkness pause ending game two at the eighth. Cleveland leads and Chicago still has two games left as both teams race for the American League pennant.
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Rosebud and Singers vie for Bridgeport city title
The third game in a three game series to decide Bridgeport 1920 baseball champions is set for tomorrow at Newfield Park. First pitch at 2 15 pm with Lou Dewey and Amn Howell intercepting duties. The Singer team leads 1 0 after winning game one, while Rosebuds evened the series with a 5 1 victory last Sunday. The Lakeview Reserves seek games with city or state teams. Elks versus Sacraments and the Like All Stars versus the Blessed Sacraments clash at Seaside Park at 3 30 pm with Howell umpiring.
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College Football Season Opens Amid Uncertainty and Debuts
Eastern colleges launch the 1920 football season with coaching changes and debut games. Cornell and Yale introduce new leaders Dobie and Tad Jones, while Princeton, Army, and Navy start their campaigns. Many matchups feature unfamiliar pairings and postponed renewals as teams cope with weather and equipment delays.
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Dobie
Annapolis
Hulu Liengeniee
Aye Weeoen
Yale
Iepie Tech
Pittsburgh
Ing
Tad Jones
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Princeton
Swarthmore
Army
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West Point Plains
Marshall College
West Virginia
Linton College
Schenectady
Zoliow
Amherst
Brown
Fort McKinley
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Tunity
Columbia
Rochester
Corel
Norwett
Dartmouth
Areuniva el Delaware
Albright
Dickinson
Franklin and Marshal
Labanen
Lake Team Selection After Sundays Game Preview
Lake team prospects loom as two elevens vie for a spot in Sunday’s scrimmage at Seaside Park. Manager Merrill plans a tentative lineup after a Bronx A.C. cancellation, with notable players from Dartmouth to Springfield College cited as potential backs and linemen.
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New York
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Board of Recreation
Honest Joe Spivins and the tale of a baseball myth
A rambling reminiscence traces the rise of Honest Joe Spivins from a deflated hero to a local character. The piece weaves baseball legend with tall tales, recounting misheard names, a barroom scuffle, and a rough descent through various trades before settling on the nickname.
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Joshua
Grandstand
Jimmy Johnston
Toe Sphvins
Jimmy
Connolly
Connelly
Efe
Joe
Spivvins
Jones and Barnes Lead in Southern Open Golf
Bobby Jones and Jim Barnes tied for the lead after the second round of the Southern Open in Atlanta Georgia. Jones posted 78 78 to reach 1535 total and Barnes followed with 85 71 to 156, with Hampton, Edgar, Kidd, Hackney and others also close behind as players battled on the course.
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Bobby Jones
Umarek
Jim Warnes
Sunset King
Jones
Barnes
Lo Bobby Jonex
Jim Barnes
Harry Hampton
Douglas Edgar
Willie Kidd
Clarence Hackney
Leo Dievel
Joel Hutchnsen
Bob McDonald
W. F. Damon
Smarto Ayton
W. Geoebes
Yankees Giants Post Season Series Killed
New York on October 1 reports a definite decision that there will be no host season series between the New York Giants and the Yankees. John L. Heydler president of the National League and Charles A. Stoneham head of the Giants deemed it inadvisable, while Jacob Ruppert and W L Huston owners of the American club agreed.
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New York Giants
Yankees
John L. Heydler
National League
Charles A. Stoneham
Gieats
Jacob Ruppert
W. L. Huston
Crescent A C seeks 149 pound team for games
The Crescent A C of Stamford invites 149 pound teams in the city to schedule matches. Preferred opponents include the Burr Roads Rosebuders and Walnuters. Contact Sidney Altoran at Washington avenue Stamford to arrange games.
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Washington Avenuc
Dodgers Rally and Win Then Lose to Giants
Brooklyn and New York split a doubleheader as the Superbas and Giants traded wins. In the first game Brooklyn won 4 to 3 with seven strong innings by the pitcher and a late rally in the eighth and ninth. In the second game Brooklyn scored early but New York tied it in the seventh before Brooklyn denied the comeback and held on for the loss.
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Last Tourney of Trap Men Today
More than one hundred trap shooters from across Connecticut gather at Sesside Gun Club North Bridgeport for the season’s final Connecticut Trap Shooters Association event. Trumbull leads the entertaining club. events include state championship with $790 in trophies and a charity fund serving lunch to all attendees.
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Bridgeport
Connecticut Trap Shooters Association
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Trumbull
Fred
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Christchurch
Stratford
Greanes
Stratfords Play Devons The Stratford All Sear Baseball Game
Stratford All Star Baseball team faces the Daven A C nine tomorrow. Players report at Stratford Fire House at 7 PM.
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Daven A. C
Stratford
Britton Leonard Bout Postponed Again in Cleveland
The ten round welterweight title bout between Britton, champion, and Benny Leonard, defending champion, was postponed from tonight to tomorrow night due to heavy rain and cold weather. The original schedule faced further delays because of yesterday's conditions.
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Dempsey Eyes Rematch in Toledo Staging
Toledo report notes heavy weight champion Jack Dempsey and manager Keane planning a possible rematch against Willard, with Tex Rickard involved in staging the prior Toledo bout. The item mentions White being named secretary of the New York boxing commission and outlines his athletic and military background.
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Yale Faces Cerneiise Tech In Final Prep Opener
New Haven prepares for Yale to host Cerneiise Tech of New York in the season's first test. The Bull Dogs, a 25-man squad, will play tomorrow at 3 pm with Walker moved back to tackle and Murphy sidelined briefly. Coaches note progress and expect resolved issues after tomorrow's game.
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Trorne Murphy
National League Results and Schedule Report
Yesterday in the National League Brooklyn beat New York and St Louis won while Chicago also prevailed. American League results included Detroit edging Cleveland and Philadelphia defeating Washington. Other leagues noted postponed games due to cool weather. Emerald A C of Ansonia issued a 133 pound challenge with Morris Greenberg as contact.
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