Giants Cleared by Judge Rally for Federal Probe Demand
The World Series atmosphere soured as Ban Johnson urged a federal probe into alleged crookedness while O'Connell renewed charges against Dolan and Giants teammates. Dolan denied wrongdoing, McGraw defended him, and Dreyfus leveled accusations of tampering, shocking Washington fans on the eve of a pivotal series.
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George Kelley
Ross Youngs
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Seeason
Dreyfus
Wandis
John J. McGraw
Giants
McGraw
Washington
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Washington Playera
Griffith Sorry Scandal Crept in Baseball Again
Washington leaders Clark Griffith and Bucky Harris responded to the major league bribery case with regret but confidence. They praised Judge Landis for a swift remedy, defended their players, and said Washington’s Senators would field Walter Johnson against the Giants as planned with the scandal out of mind.
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Bucky” Harris
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Ban Johnson
American League
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Clark Griffith
Ball Park
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Internal Revenue J Bureau
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Ten Triple Plays in Major Leagues in 1923
Ten triple plays occurred across the major leagues in 1923, evenly split between the American and National Leagues. In the AL, Boston, New York, Washington, Cleveland, and Detroit recorded triple plays, with Dudley Lee notably involved in two. In the NL, St Louis, Chicago, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and New York turned triples, including two against Pittsburgh and one against Brooklyn.
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Favorites Lose In Grand Circuit Racing Program
Columbus dispatch reports four Grand Circuit races and three stakes plus one Class THOS with favorites defeated. Arch City stake winner Sparitie failed to win any heat while Lapaloma won only first mile. Valley Day claimed second mile and Bessie McHloy took third heat. Marmaduke failed to win Ohio Citizens stake. Tommy Murphy’s Himma Dulen second. Half Mahone won Dispatch stake in straight heats. Laughter won heat but Peter A Montgomery captured the remaining heats. Arch City stake saw Bessia McKlyo, Valley Day, Sepaloma, Sparkle, Skeeter W. competing. note includes times and entrants.
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Senators Defense Prospects Mesmerize in Giants Clash
Davis J. Walsh argues the Washington Senators show stronger defense than the New York Giants but predicts New York will capture the series. He cites pitching shifts, Marberry relief, Gowdy catching edge, and keystone pairing Harris and Perkinsaugh as pivotal, while noting Giants late-season improvement and Johnson’s duel with McGraw’s club.
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Washington Senators
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Johnson
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Morridge
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McGraw
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Church Bowling Leads Shared by St George and St John
The St George and St John teams are tied for first place in the Episcopal Inter-church bowling league after opening with three straight wins. Two teams share second place as standings list results and future outlook.
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Calvary
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Hardwick
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Giants Arrive as Washington Awaits Series Opener
Washington excitement rose over alleged bribery by two New York Giants amid the Senators Giants series opening preparations. Judge Landis and Heydler arrived, Griffith and Harris oversaw park work, temporary seats boosted Griffith Stadium capacity to 87 600, and Internal Revenue agents prepared to curb ticket scalping as fans filled streets and hotels ahead of a world series atmosphere.
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Washington Ball Club
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Senatora
Washington Pilot
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Allen to Fight Tommy Lawson in Waterbury Semi Final
Johnny Red Allen, after his ten round war with Bridie Corbett at the Casino, is matched to fight Tommy Lawson in the Waterbury semi final on October 14. Allen has begun training at the Acorn club.
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Tommy Lawson
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