Dodgers and Indians Open 1920 World Series at Ebbets Field
The 1920 World Series opens with Cleveland favored 6 to 5 over Brooklyn as betting markets show even money on tomorrow's game. Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson plans to use a left hand pitcher in the opener while Cleveland manager Tris Speaker leans on Bagby or Coveleskie. Fans packed unreserved seating with about 26 000 expected to attend across field stands and bleachers.
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Smith
Bagby
Coveleskia
Brookton
George Burns
Joe Ei Evans
Jamieson
Vna Smith
Rival Team Lineups for Today’s Matchup
Lineups list players for Cleveland and Brooklyn with positions and pitchers noted. Major names include Speaker in center field and Wambsganss at second base, with Covelesic or Marquard as probable pitchers and Kilduff at second base in Brooklyn.
Indians Hold Final Practice Before World Series Start
The Cleveland Indians prepared for the World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers, leaving Cleveland at 11 p.m. for New York. Fans cheered the team, and manager Tris Speaker, president James C. Truitt, and the players expressed confidence they would win. A local send-off and a brief workout at Ebbets Field planned for the next morning aimed to acclimate the club to the Dodgers’ ballpark and defensive setups.
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Dunn
Boxers Signed to Box in England for Olympia Card
TH G Welch, London promoter, arranged a stellar invasion for Olympia London with Battling Leyinsky vs Joe Beckett for a $50,000 guarantee plus $2,500 expenses, plus 30 percent of draw. Jack Sharkey signs to fight Jimmy Wilde in late November for $25,000 with other bouts including Willis Jackson Anke O Dowd and Johnny Dundee among the potential lineup.
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Joe Muls
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Local Revolver Team Takes Second in Annual Meet
The Fourth Regiment Revolver team of East Haven finished second at the annual meet held yesterday at the State Range. They scored 887 points of 1000. Captain Dana McIntyre won the state individual championship with a score of 199 out of 200. The team includes Major Potter Lieutenant Nash Lieutenant Seliman and Sergeant Leyden.
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Collins and White Sox Pulling for Cleveland
Eddie Collings captain of the Chicago White Sox telegrammed Tina Speaker congratulating Cleveland on winning the American League pennant. He said White Sox do not begrudge the honor and wish Cleveland well in beating Brooklyn.
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Eddie Collings
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Tina Speaker
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White Sox
Brooklyn
World Semis Plays to Be Shown at Armory
Following a seven year custom the Conneghiqui State Guard will operate in the armory on Main Street showing world series plays on a famous playograph. A wire from Western Union will relay each play quickly as fans follow every move. Weather outlook: storm due to low pressure but clearing tomorrow and cooler for the first game.
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Local Roller Polo Action Fails for Bridgeport in Providence
Providence reports Bridgeport battles staunch defense as Mutligart and Tove Green face strong play. Fall River plans a visit to Bridgeport tonight while fans anticipate a tense matchup, with local teams vying for a breakthrough in the series.
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Winners of Worlds Series Past Years List by Team
Summary American League champions and National League champions listed by year. Notable entries include 1903 Boston Red Sox over Pirates in five games, 1905 Giants over Athletics, 1906 White Sox over Cubs in four, 1907 Cubs over Tigers, 1908 White Sox over Tigers, 1910 Red Sox over Phillies, 1912 Red Sox over Giants, 1915 Red Sox over Phillies, 1917 White Sox over Giants, 1919 Reds over Cubs, 1949 Reds over White Sox. The record mixes multiple errors but preserves the sequence of World Series winners and losers with series results.
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Americ Red Sox
Pittsburgh
New York Giana
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Saumies
Athletics
Xara
Chicago White Sox
Ani White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Ostengo Cubs
Detroit
Owenre Chhy
Chicago
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsbrozh
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Cubs
Philadelphia Athlets Athletics
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Nation Braves
White Sox
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Atone League
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Beakeview Reserves Seek Tryouts For City Games
Beakeview Reserves announce practice Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holmes & Wawards field. Players Brewster Chernesky Carbons Gorris Gerard Hayes Jackson Mc Bride McGovern Mihante Hrapee Vietrla listed for trials. invites 40 50 pound team hopefuls and others to tryouts.
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Hayes
Jackson
McBride
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Hrapee
Vietrla
Snees
Speaker Will Use Triple Shift Against Brooklyn's Southpaws
Reporting on a World Series preview, the piece weighs Indians versus Dodgers with emphasis on pitching strength and batter switches. It highlights Speaker’s shift strategy against Brooklyn lefties, names key players like Coveleskie and Marquard, and notes Robins’ strong pitching depth while predicting a tight, balanced series.
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Dodgers to Win World Series, Dodgers Stronger Pitching
In a controversial college of opinions, the Dodgers are favored to win the World Series. The Indians strengths lie in hitting but the Dodgers edge them in pitching and fortitude, with Robinson likely to start the opener against the Indians’ lineup in Brooklyn.
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Park City League Banquet At Stratfield Transcribed
Over one hundred players officials and guests expected at the Park Factory baseball team banquet at Stratfield. Speakers will toast the championship team as silver cups and medals are awarded. notable officials and managers attend, with a game scheduled against the Shavin Rocks on Sunday.
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Mike O Dowd Beats Carbone In Brooklyn Bout
Mike O Dowd defeated Carbone in a 12 round bout in Brooklyn New York at the Bugent C show near Aven. The fight featured a slow start by O Dowd but he dominated as rounds progressed delivering decisive blows. Carbone’s backhand style drew protests from the referee and O Dowd landed several sharp combinations in a strong finish.
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Volley Ball League Opens Season Today
First preparations for opening of the Noor Volles ball season were made at a meeting held in the YMCA office last night. The deacon will start to take Tapewing games with Acme Shears at Mary Plant versus Anomatic Machine, Automatic Machine on, Gillows versus Wincn We att Wrage In, Winton Plant.
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Yale to Host Midget Football Tonight
Yale University hosts a midget football event with coach Gis arriving from Warmester and assistants, as teams from Cosel Conn Ven Santee and others travel. The Columbus Jyine and Old Green fields are noted with game details and upcoming season plans.
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Dodger Pitching Plans Lie in Uncertainty, Runyon Reports
Damon Runyon reports Uncle Wilbert Robinson plans to start a left hander in the opening World Series game. The choices include Marquard, Bagby, Coveleski, and Grimes among others, with Mitchell and Mitchell-like players considered. Speaker’s rotation could depend on initial results and available arms.
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Georgia
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Jim Baguy
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Pixy' Douglas
Dick Rudolph
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Bure
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Caldwer Lale
Eveney Totter
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Walnut boxing permit denied by Boxing Commission
The Walnut permit was refused by the Boxing Commission late last night. Commissioner Burdick announced the decision at Rector and Allen. The delay or denial appears tied to alleged issues with fighters and the commission’s terms. Alderman Brown, chair of the commission, cited personal reasons in the action.
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Murphy Stable Wins in Two Circuit Horse Races at Lexington
At Lexington, Murphy Stable captured victory in two circuit events amid a busy day of racing. Rose Scott rode to a near clean sweep in the five year old division, while the Walnut Ball Cup favored Kounle Del, driven by amateur Thomas Trimda, as top horse in the stake.
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