Indians Bask in Supreme Confidence Before World Series
Cleveland Indians arrive in New York brimming with self belief for the 1920 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Manager Speaker may start a left hander, with Bagby or Coveleskie possibilities, while Dodger coach Wilbert Robinson hails his club as one of the most rugged pennant winners.
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Sir Barton Ready for Windsor Match Race Test
Sir Barton shows peak fitness under H G Bedwell as he nears the Windsor match race. The Star Shoot colt has outpaced rivals like Billy Kelly and Store Cop in relays and is set for a final Kenilworth track workout before Tuesday’s test.
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All Games To Start Promptly At 2 O Clock
New York Oct 5 All games in the series between the ri yn and Cleveland claba will start at 2 O clock. In Brooklyn the times shift to 2 o clock daylight saving or 1 o clock Eastern. In Cleveland games begin 2 o clock Eastern. The meeting at Carnegie Hall featured speakers in a theatre setting.
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Two More Yale Players In Yale Hospital
In New Haven October injuries plague Yale football with ten on the hospital list. John Acosh guard and Sturm fullback were lightly hurt. Sturm endured a bruised ankle during practice while Jim Kernan was named as a promising substitute. Acosta shoulder strain may heal before week’s end. A third strong player has risen under Arthur Brides’ coaching.
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Indians Favorite In World Series Betting Odds
Wallaernee venteraase W. L. Darnell & Co at 44 Broadstreet reported placing several thousand dollars on the baseball series. The Cleveland team was favorite at 6 to 5, with $600 offered that Brooklyn would win the series. Dodgers backers demanded 7 to 5 as the other side.
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Benny Leonard Wins Technical Knockout in Hartford
Benny Leonard of New York, lightweight champion, defeated Frankie Britt of New Bedford in Hartford last night when referee George Mulligan stopped the bout in the fifth round. The ten round scheduled match ended with Leonard clearly outclassing Britt. In the semi final, Willie Spencer and Midget Smith fought to an eight round draw. Also noted, American agricultural films on poultry production draw interest abroad as Korea buys copies.
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Important Facts Concerning Game At Ebbets Field
Early world series coverage lists game time at 7 o clock Eastern Daylight Time. It notes Cleveland Indians versus Brooklyn Dodgers with Cleveland as odds on favorite at 6 to 5 and mentions probable lineups and key players such as Coveleskie and Sewell for the Indians and Wheat and Grifith for the Dodgers. The report also cites officials and commentators and identifies Jamieson Olsen Wambsganss and Johnston among others in the anticipated starting rosters.
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Eastern League players spread across teams in New York and beyond
Skiff managing Independent Club and Bil Skiff, a suspended Bridgeport catcher, join a New York team. Bob Stubing of the Eastern League has pitched for the club. Ed Stauffer, a Bridgeport regular, now pitches for Montgomery and lost 5 to 0 to Reading International. Zip Sloan pitches for the Olympics in Pittsburgh and Mike Damm catches for the Bronx Giants. Clarence Pickup of Philadelphia plays for Bridesburg, Bethlehem beat 5 to 2 before 10,000. Dan Howley may manage Detroit next season. three Eastern clubs would hire him if he returns.
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Ruth Turned Down $2500 for One Ball Game
Barnstorming Yankees played in New Haven and cleared about $100 per man, but Babe Ruth earned $1000 for a Dyckman Oval game. Ruth rejected the New Haven offer of 2500 insisting on his Dyckman wage. Numerous offers floated for other dates, totaling 5500 for three games, while dangers to wealth were noted with his $10000 car fleet.
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Collins Congratulates Cleveland Manager on Pennant
Eddie Collins ca ptain of the Chicago White Sox telegrammed Tris Speaker, manager of the Cleveland club, congratulating him on winning the American League pennant. He said none of the White Sox begrudge their honors and that they are pulling for Cleveland to defeat Brooklyn. Best wishes were sent for success.
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Rose Scott Victor on Kentucky Track
Lexington Ky Oct 5 Hardfought opening Grand Circuit meeting featured fast two year old Kentucky Futurity race won by Rose Scott Henry Oliver in a clear victory. The Walnut Hall Cup required four heats before Bonnie Del driven by amateur Thomas Hinds was declared winner. Thomas W Murphy stable claimed two wins as Esther R driven by Cox finished the 12:07 pace in four heats.
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Doctor Clark Wins Palatine Handicap Narrowly
Laurel Maryland October 5 Dr Clark captured the Palatine handicap at a mile beating Herron ridden by KE Alvarez and Cock of the Roast finished third in a trio of starters. Whitney olt edged by three quarters of a length under jockey Ambrose, with potential extra length if pushed. King Albert of the Hoesians tours South America as a guest of the nations in Brazil
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Walnut Club Permit Is Refused By Board
The Boxing Commission refused a permit for October 12 at the Walnut club. Chairman Brown and Secretary Al Burdick cited rules requiring seven day forfeits, making the show on the 12th impossible. Crossman circulated a bout list to the Casino crowd, was rebuked, and the incident prompted concern over future Walnut club events and possible suspensions.
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Bridgeport Poloists to Face Fall River Tonight
Bridgeport Poloists prepare to oppose Fall River tonight at 8 o'clock in their first appearance on the local floor. The Fall River lineup features Dickie Pierce and Fred Jean with Wy Lovegreen leading the rush. Earlier, Providence defeated Bridgeport 7 to 1 as Lyons starred for the winners and Hart stood out for Bridgeport in a lopsided game.
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Comiskey Rewards Honest White Sox Players
Chicago Oct. 5 Charles A Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox sent checks for 1500 to ten members of last year s team not involved in the World Series loss. The letters explained the money reimbursed the players for the amount they lost when the Sox failed to win in 1919. The recipients listed include Ray Schalk Byrd Lynn Urban Faber Dick Kerr R H Wilkinson Eadie Ollins John Collins H McClellan Harry Seibold Eddie Murphy. Comiskey said he did not intend honest players to be penalized for others dishonesty and these payments make up the difference between the winners and losers shares.
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Government Probes Players Tax Returns
Officials of the Internal Revenue Bureau began examining income tax returns filed by Chicago baseball players indicted by the Chicago Grand Jury for throwing the 1919 World Series. If taxes on the money received for the scheme were unpaid, the players could face government prosecutions for the offense.
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Boston Braves Fine Rabbit Maranville and Rudolph
New York dates report George Washington Grant of the Boston National League club fined Rabbit Maranville 500 and Dick Rudolph 250 for desertion from the Braves. The players had planned an exhibition in Attleboro, Massachusetts and left the team to keep the engagement with Philadelphia.
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Hyatt sale announced to Vernon club in PCL
Toledo officials disclose first baseman Ham Hyatt will join the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League. Hyatt is described as a member of the New York Americans.
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Well Known Writers Covering The Times In Baseball
Baseball writers to cover World Series for the Times include Dack BR Verock Sid Mercer and Tad with AP also providing coverage In Algiers three Sabbaths are observed during a week Mohammedans Friday Jews Saturday Christians Sunday
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