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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1920
Page
6
Frank Menke surveys Cleveland Indians season with luck and resilience. Key figures include Speaker Harris Johnston and Mails. Highlights cover late pennant push, injury woes, and the dramatic reversal after Chapman and Sewell losses, concluding with Cleveland’s favored trajectory toward the 1920 World Series.
The article previews the 1920 World Series with Tris Speaker of Cleveland managing the team. It notes Jim Bagby likely to start Opening Day, and Brooklyns Johnston brothers facing off against Cleveland. Ticket plans and restrictions for the series are outlined, including reserved vs general seating and pricing details.
The Slagers claimed the third and deciding game against Roxsbuda by 61 to 1 at Nowfeld Park securing the 2920 city championship. Pete Wesan pitched strongly for the win while contributing on offense with timely plays. The match featured a dominant start to finish performance from Ostrowski and the Slagers.
Brooklyn tops Boston 4 3 to claim its first national league pennant in 42 years as Wheat and Konetchy drive key hits. Cleveland welcomed home Speaker and the Indians after clinching the American league flag, eyes set on the world series at Brooklyn.
New York edged Philadelphia 4 to 1 as a former Giant pitched for New York and two runs crossed in the eighth. Williams Brown and Meusel produced key hits while Grubbs and Perrite worked on the mound for the Phillies and Giants respectively.
More than a hundred contestants arrive in Cleveland for the 2nd annual Women's Golf Championship of America. The 22 lowest 18 hole medal scores qualify for matches beginning Tuesday. Notable players include Miss Edith Cummings, Mrs Edith Vanderbeck, and Mrs Marion Tollins as top contenders.
In Conn on October 3 the Boston Red Sox defeated the Birlow Martford team 7 to 3 in the afternoon game. Veteran player Vortunr, formerly of the Red Sox, was hit and replaced by Faz 8, recently purchased by the York Giants. Scove: Boston Peds Wigelow Hartford Pennuck Bush and Shee and Wilder.
Connecticut welterweight champion Bogash battered Tony Marto for eight rounds before a technical knockout awarded by referee Dave Miragerald in Waterbury. Bogash dominated, flooring Marto in the seventh and leaving him little chance as ringsiders saw a different, harder performance than in past bouts.
The ten round welterweight champ Tach Britton and lightweight champ Renny Tronard had their bout postponed due to cold weather and rain. It was moved from Beastie Park to later dates and could not be staged this week because of travel and prior commitments, with no suitable venue available.
The Stratford football squad, crippled by injuries to stars Kuba Tickey Boffe Jewell and Fine, lost decisively to Waterbury 49 to 1 yesterday. Canterbury Darby Cannell impressed, and Stratford plans a rematch at Waterbury later. Players urged to report for practice at Avon Park tomorrow night.
Milford All Stars fell 3 0 to 10 at home as Cannon Ball Smith dominated for the Mini City Giants. Milford could not hit Smith and committed four errors, with Smith striking out 10, allowing three hits and one walk. Batteries were Smith Moore Milford Powell and Ford.
Delmonte fails to adapt in a sparring bout as Hanwi opens with aggressive punching. Referee Bosse halts the match early due to a mismatch in strategy and experience, leaving Delmonte’s excuses and past opponents as the main takeaway.
The Kingpins will conduct their regular practice tomorrow evening as the pits open for the season opener on Sunday. The manager of the club seeks to hear from players and side organizers in St. Josepha.
National League games featured Brooklyn 5 Boston 4 and Philadelphia 4 New York 1. Cincinnati 3 Chicago St. Louis 4. American League saw Detroit 8 and Cleveland 16. Philadelphia and Washington totals incomplete.
Philadelphia defeated Washington 8 to 6 in the final game of the season as two costly errors helped the visitors score. The locals used seventeen players including several recruits in the contest.
In Bridgeport the Board of Recreation hosts a meeting at the West Bridgeport National Bank building to organize a factory soccer league. All interested in forming the league are invited to attend. Standings listed show Gornneencut Lace Works 6, Bridgeport Hovera 1, Nantrak At Ritles 4, Spanish A B ile STATE LEAGUE Swedish A C 4, 8 KR Waverly 4, Ansonia v. Manchester 4, Columbia Grapho phone 0.
New York Americans defeat New Haven Eastern League lineup 1 to 0 in day game. Babe Ruth absent for Yankees while Rosa Young Dave Bancroft Joe Dylan and Cy Perkins start for New Haven. Scoring bursts scarce as both teams held to shutouts through innings.
Fragmented scoreline notes show teams like Milwaukee, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Columbus and St Paul in a chaotic early season recap. Unclear dates or venues but multiple 4 to 0 and 4 to 3 results hint at baseball or boxing style league standings.
A boxing permit for the Walnut A. C. show on October 1 faced questions about Ward Crogaman and the commission. Alderman Burdick and others indicated a permit could be issued if bias concerns were addressed, with Chairman Brown seen as potentially blocking. The debate centered on fairness and whether the Walnuts should be allowed to promote the event pending a final decision.
Bridgeports 7 to 2 victory over the Wandering Jiggers boosts lead as New Bedford loses to Lowell in a clash noted for swift play. Hart top scores for Bridgeports while Worcester and Sayielday losses loom. upcoming games spotlight Neville’s speedsters and a Providence visit to the Casino.
A chaotic spoof describes a brilliant master mind menacing cities across continents. A mail order detective tracks snowball ferocities, cuckoo clock schemes, and a devised police dog network while a chorus of absurd acts unfolds from London to Paris.
A brief sports item notes Let Us Wave Prace competing in Pagute events with emphasis on notable performance and regional coverage. Readers are kept informed of team standings and key moments in the outing.
Boxing fans anticipate a 12 round middleweight showdown as Mike O'Dowd meets Frank Carbone at the Casino. The card also features Patsy Hogash vs Young Dyson in a 10 round semi final and three preliminary bouts with Joe Hall vs Young Toby and Young Murligan vs Mickey Devine. Referee Young McAuliffe, judges and timekeepers named. doors open 6:30 with bouts from 7 to 9.
Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 to 4 as the Tigers clinched a pennant and closed the league schedule. Morton Uhle and Clark pitched for Cleveland. Bogart allowed seven bases on balls. Cleveland heads home tonight before traveling to Brooklyn for the World Series opener Tuesday.
Lowell defeated New Bedford 7-6 in five periods of overtime at New Bedford, with Davies and Duggan scoring for Lowell and Wiles for New Bedford. The game featured overtime frames and multiple penalties, as officials and players clashed in a tightly contested hockey match on a Saturday.
Stratford High opened its football season Saturday with a 7 to 0 victory over Bristol. The game was tight and remained scoreless until Stratford reached Bristol's 1 yard line. Stratford plans to face Wee Haven High next Saturday on their new field in Paradise.
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