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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

10

White Sox overpower Indians in 10-3 rout in Cleveland

Chicago built a 10-3 win in Cleveland as the White Sox outplayed the Indians in all phases. Jackson, Felsch and Schalk led a 15 hit attack while Cleveland made three errors and stole none. Kerr pitched effectively for Chicago as each Sox player had at least one hit.

Cleveland Chicago White Sox Indians Risberg O'Neill Speaker Jackson Evans Gagby Wambsganss Felsch J. Collins Uhio Althouggh Dick Kerr Gaerdner Schalk Felsh Strunk Weaver Colling Jaberg R Schalk Kerr Bryans Warmbseenss Smith Gardner Tohnstot Sevvel Bagby Lunto Stin Evang Fisberg E. Colling Sacrifices Collins Wambaganes O'Neil

Leonard to Fight Britt in Hartford Oct 4 Card

Hartford Sept 2 Promoters announce a boxing program in Connecticut featuring a ten round lightweight bout between Ronny Leonard, the lightweight champion, and Frankie Britt of New Bedford. Britt returns after a two month layoff and has defeated Gene Dolmont recently. The card also includes a semi final six round and four preliminaries with officials Mulligan and Firstbroo in charge.

Hartford Promis Connecticut Nutmeg A. C Rony Leonard Prankie Britt New Bedford New England Riz Leonard Gene Delmont Rocky Kansas Ralph Emaly Wille Jackson George Chaney Johnny Dundee Dundee Refohos Geonie Mulligan Alush Rorty Gen. Firstbrooi

Pirates Hand Reds Fourth Straight Loss 4-0

Pirates top Cincinnati 4 to 0 for their third straight win. Cooper pitched well and Grimm Barnhart and Tierney delivered timely hits. Roush Daubert and Crane contributed for Cincinnati, while Summa led Pittsburgh with key hits. Time 1:55.

Pirates Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pittspwish Cincinnati Cooper Grimm Barnhart Tierney Cincennati Groh Daubert Roush Duncan O Kopf Neale Crane Rariden Biller Pittsedrgh Bigbee Summa Southworth Llano Barnhart Traynor Bmweld Schmidt Rousch Kopf Schmidt Eler Coop Eller O'Day Quigter

Myers Wins Ninth Consecutive Game in Boston Slugfest

Boston opens final season series with Philadelphia as Myers earns his ninth straight win. Dugan, Walker and Hooper spark offense while Perry struggles on mound. Final score shows Boston edging Philadelphia 5 to 2 with late runs in the eighth.

Myers Boston Philadelphia Perry Nailin Dineen

Platforms and porches in the 1920 campaign ruckus

A chaotic political screed parodies the 1920 presidential race. It lampoons Governor Cox and Harding, mocks campaign fund practices, and imagines a porchful White House as figures debate rails and ballots. The satire references Poland Lithuania and Hugo Dempsey Miske, with no clear factual events.

Polnta Poland Lithuania Dempsey Miske Hergdoll Simonpore White House Yimen

Phillies End Seven-Game slide with Braves doubleheader wins

Philadelphia stops a seven game losing streak by defeating the Boston Braves in a doubleheader. Stengel homers in both games, driving in key runs as Philadelphia scores early in the first game and uses Stengel’s blast to surges in the second. Boockel and Fletcher contribute in the Phillies’ offense while BeQuillen wins one game for Boston.

Philadeaptuia Philadelphia Boston and & Jo Stengel Righ Fletcher BeQuillen Boxton Wee B.C New York St. Louis Washington Detroit Jett Field Sores Gunn Rhyo Om & Powell J. Miller Williams Meusel Pletcher Withrow DO Smith Bayrs Sullivan OU Bolxe Boorkel Christenhum Gowdy Ford MacQuilian Cruise Plerau Philaoblap Hla Ab Pallietta Kolke Christenbury Gowdy Hoike Tord Christ Bury Hole MoQuillen Pierotl McQuillan Tnninau Hubbell McQuillen Hupseil Iforan Rigler

Paper makers hear substitute for wood to boost output

New York Sept 22 Substitution of mineral for wood in shipping cases could lift annual news print output by about 1.9 million tons Liveratt W Morgan of the Pneumatic Scales Corp told the American Institute of Chemical Warefare in conjunction with a chemical industries exposition at Grand Central The current newsprint output is 2 million tons and Morgan warned that converting wood used in shipping cases to pulp would relieve a wood shortage soon and provide more paper.

New York Liveratt W. Morgan Pneumatic Scales Corporation American Institute of Chemical Roswarek Chenweal Industries Grand Central Prince Mr. Morgan

Victory Sox Top Indians in Crucial Series Opener

Chicago downed Cleveland to pull within a half game of first place as Chicago extended its winning streak to seven. Cleveland’s Bakby allowed two prior shutouts before yesterday. Yankees sit 24-2 behind Cleveland as New York and Brooklyn prep a two game set in Brooklyn.

Cleveland Americans Chicago White Sox Indians Cleveland Bakby New York Yankees New York Washington Philadelphia Brooklyn Polo Grounds Cincinnati

Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday

Yesterday’s results show Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 0 and Chicago 10 Cleveland 3. St Louis 8-4 Detroit. Boston 9 Philadelphia 2. Games today include Boston at Philadelphia and Chicago at Cincinnati and St Louis at Pittsburgh.

Tmttsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Chicago St. Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland

Schedule of Today’s MLB Games Noted

The card lists games today featuring Chicago at Cleveland, St. Louis at Detroit, Washington at New York, and Philadelphia at Boston with no further details.

Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Detroit Washington New York Philadelphia Boston

American Association Scores Reported Incompletely

A fragmented recap shows Milwaukee 1 against aDyE Al al 2, Toled Minespolis 2, Indianmpdtia 10, JKansas City 1, Losisville 3 with unclear team spellings and partial scores.

Milwaukee Ad Ye AL al Toled Minespolis Indianmpdtia Jkansas City Losisville

Ouimet Makes Dream Hole in One at Commonwealth Links

Boston September 23 Francis Ouimet famed golfer achieves lifelong ambition by holeing out in one at Commonwealth Country Club yesterday. He used a mid iron from the third tee a 243 yard downhill shot that rolled to the cup.

Galfers Ouimet Boston Francis Ouimet Tonwealthy Country Club Olf

O'Dowd Defeats Ted Kid Lewis in 12 Round Bout

Mike O'Dowd of St Paul, former middleweight champion, outboxed Ted Kid Lewis to win a 12 round bout at the baseball park. O'Dowd weighed 158 pounds, Lewis 153. O'Dowd won every round except the first, and there were no knockdowns.

Tersey Qty WN. J Mike O'Dowd St. Paul Ted Kid) Lewis O'Dowd Lewis

Basketball Notice Forming Queens Team at Bridgeport

Persons interested in trying out or forming the Queens basketball team are invited to a meeting at the Bridgeport Boys’ Club on Monday evening September 27 at 7:30. Organizer B J Lova L aims to field a fast squad to open the season against top state teams and later face the Reetors. Expected attendees include Nolan, Park, Scollins, and Fanning.

Briden Port Boys B. J. Lova L Reetors Bosby Espe Nolan Fark Scollins Fanning

Miner’s A. C. Star Joss Ray Defeated in Stockholm Mile

Stockholm September 23. Jose Ray, Miners A. C. Star and American Olympiad team member in Antwerp, was defeated in a mile race here today by a Swedish rival named Wie.

Stockholm Jose Ray Miners A .C Antwerp Andgren

Socke Seibold Shines In Seattle Win and Shortstop

Seattle reports pitcher Seibold pitched and won a wining game last week and then moved to shortstop, not committing a error, playing two and never bobbling a ball.

Seattle Socke Seibold

Fishing for Carp in New York bids spark interest

Angling circles report lively bidding for the Carpentrn Layinsky match as firms from Boston and Waukee enter bids. The event draws attention with substantial entries and growing enthusiasm from participants across cities.

New York Boston P. Waukee

Worcester Jiggers Beaten At Casino In Fast Hockey Battle

Bridgeport fans packed the Casino last night as the home team defeated Worcester 10 to 3 in a fast hockey battle. Mulligan and Hart led the locals with goals, while Shanahan and Higgin contributed for Worcester. Purcell and the visitors’ defense withstood many attacks as refs announced a fan prize and the next home game vs Salem.

Bridgeport Jack Neville Rosaia Worcester Hart Shanahan Carigan Jack Carrigan Purcell Mulligarn Shanelan Oy Higgins Grit Morenin Gumby Wiliams Salem Focals

Cognitiv Team Triumphs in New York Cricket Match

The in cogniti cricket team of D England defeated the All-New York eleven by an inning and 141 runs in New York on September 23. Visitors added 37 runs yesterday as their bowling and fielding overwhelmed the home side, making the result straightforward. The team sails tomorrow for another match before returning home.

New York England Ieatch Bn Mehmen Hom

Slim's Ly Luck Fades as Reds Cash In

In New York on September 23 Su Sallee is seen recovering from a rough season after picking up over 5000 dollars in bonus money with the Reds last fall. M Graw pledges him a higher salary for 121. Brooklyn reports Uncle Wilbert Robinson teaching the Dodgers to post early scores, as they win more games in the opening innings.

New York Su Sallee Chan Reds SCMP Brooklyn Wilbert Robinson Dodgers

Miss Alexa Stirling Sets New Golf Record

Milas Alexa Stirling, United States woman golf champion, set a course record at Hamilton Ontario during the Tat championship tournament. Her score of 76 broke the former mark of 78 held by Mrs. Hope Gibson.

Hamilton Ont Milas Alexa Stirling Rling Hope Gibson

Senators Triumph in Reading Showdown with Home Run

In Reading Pennsylvania on September 23, the Senators rallied for a nine inning finish, aided by O Neill's home run and late scoring to defeat the Reading Internationals. Final score details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a Washington victory over Reading.

Reading O'Neill Reading Internationals Washington Fisher W Pisintehy Sna Casey

Bowling Match Tonight Between Lathe Hands and Grinders

The Lathe Hands led by captain Turk Monanes face the Grinders captained by Pigg Jynzs in a bowling match tonight. The BPT CuiVer Workers section lists Ianthe Tands-Hogan and Gregory as players.

Cuiver Ianthe Tands Hogan Turk Monanes Grinders Gregory Pigg Jynzs

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