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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1920

Page

7

Allen Fails to Finish as Rector Outlasts in Slow Boxing Show

In a dull boxing night at the Casing Taxi bite, Red Allen failed to finish Hector Rector who fought defensively. Rector pressed and absorbed blows while Allen waited for a left hand, the tenth round saw Rector win the punch contest, and the crowd urged an Allen finish that never came. Jimmy Kelly beat Harry Gattie in a late 12 round bout as Andy Parker stopped the exchange early. Young Macuke of Stamford defeated Young Mack of Martford in the opening fight with Mack taking heavy punishment.

Boehnay Allen Jeune Restor Rector Sfth Hector Terry Lee Jimmy Kelly Harry Gattie Seaoon Andy Parker Gattle Stamford Young Macuke Young Mack Martford Mack Maruke

Pitchers Worked Along Same Lines in Cleveland Game

Analysis of yesterday's game shows Male and Smith pitching similarly against batters. Cleveland's edge came from allowing fewer hits and better scat tering. Malls threw 99 batters, Smith 19% in sight innings, with Cleveland scoring on Burns' double in the sixth. Smith expressed disappointment, remarking he would pitch to Burns again.

Cleveland Male Smith Malls Burns Indians Garely

Hold Marquard World Series Money Pending Case

Cleveland October 12 Richard Marquard the southpaw pitcher will not receive his share of the World Series gate receipts until after the alleged scalping charges against him are settled said John Heydler a resident of the Lower League after yesterday's game Marquard was arraigned in court this morning and his case continued to October 15 The National League will withhold his share until the matter is resolved If found guilty the league may take further action and Mr Heydler warned the Tongue might move to ensure Marquard regrets his actions

Cleveland Richard Juberquard South Paw John Heydler Mariquard National League Kurt Mr. Heydler Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians Wilbert, Robinson The Robins Tris Speaker Indians Rube” Marquard Stanley Coveleskie Coveleskie Flatbush Speaker George Uhle Marquard Robinson Burleigh Grimes Brooklyn Pagby Uhle

Favorites Have Sad Time In Laurel Races

Laurel Oct 12 Favorites faced disappointment at Laurel Park as the Jenkins entry Chasseur and Chief failed to win, finishing third in a mile and one sixteenth dash while heavily favored. The weary horse struggled to keep pace as the field sprinted to the finish.

Laurel Jenkins Chasseur Chief

Bridgeport To Play In Hartford Tonight

In Hartford tonight American Polo League action features Bridgeport visiting Hartford with Lowell at Salem and New Bedford at Fall River in the afternoon and evening lineups. Worcester beat Salem 7 6 with Higgins injured as Williams and Hardly starred for Salem. Hartford defeated Fall River 3 1 behind strong defense from Evans Morrison Lewis and Harkins. Providence topped Lowell 6 1 in a standout game.

Bridgeport Hartford Providence Lowell Worcester Salem Fall River New Bedford Mass Jigger Higgins Griffith Higgins Williams Wall River Evans Morrison Jean Lewis Harkins Escoeee Fail River

Nunamaker Catches Suspect in Pillow Thefts

Cleveland, Oct 12. A Cleveland ball club scandal deepens as catcher Leslie Nunamaker reports finding a roll of 16 Confederate dollar bills under his pillow Sunday night. He alerted authorities who conduct an ongoing investigation. A companion who witnessed the episode described a stranger leaving money and claiming the pillow had been tampered with.

Cleveland Leslie Nunamaker Monos Nunamaker Nun Dili Johnson Tinamaaker

Oh Mr Mails Heckles Fail To Move Mails

A Cleveland game notes a note left in manager Rowinsons box signed Well Wicher. The message mocks Padres Coast Duster Malls with Oh Waiter and Oh Mr Mails fail to provoke a reaction. The piece suggests the taunt did not affect Mails as he stayed grounded.

Cleveland Uer Rowinson Mng Padre Coast Duster Mails Weil Wisher Brooklyn Dodgers

Yale Makes Major Lineup Changes After NC Loss

Yale head coach Tad Jones reshuffles the varsity lineup after a disappointing game with North Carolina. New roles include Quaile at guard, Into at guard, Dickens at left end, Callahan at center, Munger at left end, Kempton at quarterback, Aldrich at left halfback, Howard Campbell at right halfback, and Fred Webb at fullback. The team prepares for Boston College, seeking improvement. Campbell had previously lettered in the Princeton game and played at Exeter.

New Haven Yale North Carolina Tad Jones Herr Quaile Into Accosta Dickens Callahan Jock Mackay Munger Cutler Dilworth Kempton Aldrich Howard Campbell Fred Webb Sturm Frank Cavanaugh Boston College Thorne Murphy French Princeton Exeter

Suspended Players Visiting In South Greenville

Suspended Chicago White Sox players Joe Jackson and Letty Williams arrived in Greenville South Carolina over a week ago to visit relatives but have been hard to find for reporters. There was no public welcome from residents, with only a few Branwood friends offering greeting. An apartment owner reportedly refused to rent to the players amid the baseball scandal.

Greenville S. C Joe Jackson Letty Williams Chicago White Sox Jackson Branwood Brandon

Record of The Two Great Horses Man War Turf History

The Two Great Horses records show Man o War winning 19 of 20 starts as a two year old in 1919 and 16 straight victories as a three year old this year with earnings of 83,325 then 85,940 totaling 169,255 across 2019 starts. Sir Barton began six times as a two year old without a win but later won 13 of 21 races as a three and four year old with total earnings of 210? and 2,095 in 1920.

Sir Barton Dunboyne

Dodgers Tottering on Brink of Defeat in World Series

Cleveland's Indians threaten to close out the series in today's game as speakers predict four straight Indian victories. The Dodgers face possible elimination with no undefeated pitcher ready to counter and fans anticipate a Brooklyn setback amid civic pride in Cleveland.

Sid Mercer Cleveland Ohio Brooklyn Dodger Robinsonhould Cy Young Will Dineen Boston Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Robins Indians Concensus Tris Speaker

Umpire Connolly Praises Mails Curves In Cleveland Win

Cleveland wins 1 0 as Walter Mails allows three hits in three innings. Umpire Connolly hails Mails for using his curve and pace while Sherrod Smith’s errorless defense and Speaker's late hit secure the shutout over the Robins in the World Series clash.

Connolly Mails Cleveland Evans Walter Maila Walter Mails Robins Sherrod Smith Tris Speaker Malls

Hal Mahone Wins Phoenix Hotel Pace at Lexington

Hal Mahone owned by George Brandeis of Omaha and driven by Marvin Childs won the Phoenix Hotel pace for 2 05 pacers at the Grand Circuit meet in Lexington Ky. Royal Bars took the first heat but Hal Mahone stumbled before the death pole.

Hal Mahone Lexington George Brandeis Omaha Marvin Childs Phoenix Hotel Royal Bars

Unless Signs Fail Cleveland Will Win

Cleveland briefed for the World Series title as the Indians aim to clinch with one win remaining while the Dodgers must win three straight. Weather gloom and key pitching choices figure in the pivotal game as Stanley Coveleskie and Burleigh Grimes top the mound plans. Burns and Mails receive praise for decisive moments shaping the series from Cleveland’s side.

Jack Velock Cleveland Brooklyn Indians Dodgers Wilbert Flatbush Speaker Stanley Coveleskie Ray Caldwell Marquard Grimes Robinson Indian Steam Roller Robins

Brooklyn Dodgers and Indians Prepare for Seventh Game

Brooklyn and Cleveland battle in the seventh game with Marquard vs Coveleskie likely. Speaker and Robinson weigh mound choices as both clubs seek to end the series or extend it, aiming to finish with the world championship within reach.

Thirteen Giants Off For Havana Fields

Thirteen members of the New York National League baseball club left New York for Havana this morning to play a series of 16 exhibition games with Cuban teams beginning next Saturday. John J. McGraw will join them later this month. Departure is from Pennsylvania Station at nine o'clock, with John J. Evers in charge of players Frank Snyder Earl Smith Poll Perritt W D Ryan Jesse Barnes George Kelly Larry Doyle D J Bancroft Frank Fiseh George Burns Vernon Spencer and Ross Young.

New York National League Baseball Club Havana John J. McGraw Giants Pennsylvania Key West John J. Evers Frank Snyder Earl Smith Poll” Perritt W. D. Ryan Jesse Barnes George Kelly Larry Doyle D. J. Bancroft Frank Fiseh George Burns Vernon Spencer Ross Young

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