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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1920

Page

2

Indians and Dodgers Face Crucial Game Three Showdown

Both Brooklyn and Cleveland arrive confident for the third World Series game. The outcome will set the pace as managers weigh pitcher choices with Sam Fodey predicting rising temps and a heated battle. Dodgers hype and strategic tinkering loom while Bookmakers tab Cleveland as favorite in places, yet both sides prepare for a decisive clash.

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Worcester Polo Triumph Lifts Worcester From Last Place

Worcester defeats Bridgeport 9 to 5 at the Casino to climb out of last in the American Polo rade while Bridgeport drops to fifty-five class. Higgins and Malarky starred for Worcester with Quigley later scoring for Bridgeport in a rally.

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Motorcycle Club Enlarges Quarters in Bridgeport

After six weeks at 630 Fairfield Avenue the Bridgeport Motorcycle Association expands its quarters by taking over another room, gaining the full top floor. A hill climbing contest between Bridgeport and Danbury clubs is planned for October 17.

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Dodgers Confident They Will Win Out In World Series

New York report notes the third game of the world series amid Brooklyn left hander Sherrod Smith versus Walter Mails for Cleveland. Dodgers optimistic after yesterday’s win aim to defeat Mails again and force Veloske to the mound. Speaker’s management adds left handers, with Robby’s past decisions and Mails’ drive shaping today’s duel.

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Brothers Oppose Each Other in World Series Clash

The Johnston brothers Doc of Cleveland and Jimmy of Brooklyn are believed to be the first siblings pitted against each other in a major league World Series. The article notes their roles and describes ongoing action as the autumn classic unfolds, with references to scoring and team performance as fans follow the contest.

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Bets on London Tilt Spark Boxing Talks and Low Prices

Connecticut welter champ Louis Bogash is offered 5000 to fight European champ Basham in London while Larry Williams eyes 10000 to fight Jos Beckett abroad. Promoters claim British pay is weak, urging fans to watch at popular prices. A Walnut A C card features Red Allen vs Young Rector with workouts by Italian Joe Gans and others, plus local stars Eyeing bouts.

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Bridgeport High Defeats Choate in Second Contest

Bridgeport High earned its second win of the season by defeating Choate School in Wallingford by 14 to 6. Choate opened with a 50 yard kickoff TD by Toulman but failed the extra point. Bridgeport answered in the second period with solid drives and a 15 yard run by Whealan, followed by a Galbietta kickoff for the extra point, giving Bridgeport a 7 to 6 halftime lead. The Hilltop team extended the pace with repeated end runs and a sharp forward pass from Whealan to Galbietta, sealing the victory as the period progressed.

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