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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1920
Page
7
Cleveland fans believe the Indians will win the world championship as they head into Game Eleven at League Park. Manager Speaker praises his hitting and pitching staff, insisting Brooklyn cannot outpitch the Indians and promising a strong effort to even the series.
Cleveland hosts a dramatic World Series game featuring Wambegans triple play, Smith grand slam homer with bases loaded, and Bagby homer following a planned walk of ONeill. Grimes misfires and strategic by Brooklyn faded as Cleveland dominated with spectacular fielding and timely hitting.
With yesterday's game in Cleveland the fifth of the World Series players will no longer share in the daily gate receipts. They will split a purse of 214,882.74 for the first five games, three at Ebbets Field and two in Cleveland. The 75 percent goes to the players, 25 percent to other clubs in the American and National Leagues. If the Indians win the series they gain 26,696.03 divided among 23 players, each at 4,204.17 with Ray Chapman to receive one full share. If the Indians lose, each Cleveland player gets 2,804.71.
P T Brennan will attend the fifth annual Brent Kennel Club show in New York with his French bulldog Mignin Jouffier. The dog is the season’s sole entrant from Con Révieut at Boston and Southampton events and is also entered in the Tuxedo show on October 25. The report also notes Bridgeport Arrows’ defeat by the Ford Arrows with Hanley and Booth delivering efforts at goal.
Cleveland hurlers Bagby, Grimes, and Mitchell face Brooklyn in a pitching duel. Bagby totals 109 pitches with 13 hits allowed, while Grimes and Mitchell total 128 pitches with 12 Brooklyn hits. Bagby issues 35 called balls to Brooklyn’s 62, and 6 fouls among 27 strikes.
Manchester beat New Haven 2 to 1 while Ansonia defeated Swedish A C 4 to 1 Graphophones and Waverly tied 1 1 New Departure won 3 2 GK FL 2. AMATEUR LEAGUE ce 8 Bridgeport Row Stamford Fl ers 3.
Ameri 1 Chain defeats Mohican of Meriden 20 to 0 at Enfield Park in opening football game. Miller scores early from five yards. Bakes adds a 30 yard run for a touchdown and Moshier hits from ten. Opponent ends the game with a broken leg, St Vincent's Hospital. Large crowd attends. Meriden outweighed but fights hard.
Michari Z. Fraunces and John Kemple witnessed two remarkable feats in the district. Elmer Smith hit a home run for Waser Culed, while William Wambssanes turned an unassisted triple play. Indians defeat Brooklyn in a notable game.
Milford football and the Walnuts battled to a scoreless tie in their first game of the season on the Gulf street grounds. Milford quarterback Gould attempted a disputed 30 yard field goal. referee decisions and 1920 rules affected player returns mid period. Ford and Lynch stood out for Milford and the visitors respectively as the stalemate endured.
Nutmegs of New Britain defeated the Lake Torpedo team from Bridgeport 2 to 0 at Nutmeg Field Sunday afternoon. A failed punt on Lake Torpedo’s own five yard line in the third period allowed Nutmegs to break through and secure the narrow victory. Referee Parker of Middlebury and umpire Mahoney of Villa Nova were assigned.
Bridgeport Rovers drew 3 to 3 with Stamford A at Halloween Park Stamford. Goals by Atkinson Ball and McDonald, new players Roberts and Reilly impressed, McDonald missed a Stamford penalty, Reilly Woods Atinson Holt starred. Next Sunday the Rovers meet the local Swedes at Sea Side.
Dodgers face decisive game as Sherrod Smith fights to hold off the Indians in Cleveland. The series momentum shifts with Bagby’s nine innings of dominance and Coveleskie’s pitching strength threatening Brooklyn. Robinson contemplates Marquard or Grimes while Speaker may start Uhle tomorrow.
St Joes football line dominates King Pins with a 6–0 win. Wilkins connected on a 50 yard pass to Costigan for the decisive score in the first period as Costigan and Hoyt starred. Wilkins also averaged 50 yard punts. Fumbles cost St Joes chances, and a brief practice is planned with Spauldings to fit outfits.
Bridgeport Roller polo, boosted by new halfback Doc Harreld, travels to New Bedford which leads the American league. Harreld debuted Saturday at the Casino, shaping a win over Lowell as George Hart starred with varied shots and strong team defense.
The St Josephs defeated the King Pins 6 to 0 at Seaside Park on Sunday. Costigan scored on a second period forward pass from Wilkins. Coach McCarthy announced Tuesday practice at 7 15 PM for the St Joes. Measurements for suits will be taken.
Frank Kramer won a remarkable one mile three cornered match race at the Newark Velodrome beating American champion Arthur Spencer and Holland title holder Peter Moeskops in two straight heats. Moeskops placed second in both heats with Spencer third. MISS MARGARET GRIFFITH of Clinton avenue visits former roommate Miss Louise Anderson in Peekskill, N Y for a fortnight.
Rorty, famed New England ring announcer, will headline the Casino night card for Johnny Red Allen versus Young Rector of New York in 2 rounds. Also on the bill: Allen meets Rector in 12 rounds, Jimmie Kelly versus Harry Gaitle, and Young Maruke versus Young Mack.
Brooklyn 0000 0910011 Cleveland .4003-1000x-8. Three Brooklyn base hits E Smith Kan etchy. Home runs E Smith Bagby. Sacrifices Sheehan W Johnston. Double plays Olson to Kilduff to Kanetchy Jamieson to O'Neill Gard ner to Wambsganss to Johnston Johnston to Sewell to Johnston. Triple play Wambagnas unassisted. Left on bases Brooklyn 7 Cleveland ?. Bases on balls off Grimes 1 off Mitchell 3. Hits off Grimes 9 in 3 1-3 innings off Mitchell 3 in 4 2-3. Struck out Bagby 3 Mitchell 1. Wild pitch Bagby. Passed ball Miller. Losing pitcher Grimes. Umpires Klem Connolly O'Day Dineen. Time 1:49.
The fifth World Series game at League Park Cleveland powered a big pool total with 8 to 1 Cleveland victory over Brooklyn. Attendance topped 26 684 with $82 059 receipts. sixth game set for today at 2 pm New York time with Sherrod Smith and Walter Mails listed as probable pitchers. The Acorn eleven beat Myrtle A C 30 to 0 at Fort Trumbull while Mohican Jrs opened season defeating Waysides 7 to 0 and invites all players to practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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