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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

7

Doubles Title Fight Nears Decisive Round At Brooklawn

In Brooklawn Country Club finals, F B Hawley and George Foster face G Macy Wheeler and Jack Wheeler Jr for the city doubles crown this afternoon after Wheeler defeated Warren Hall in straight sets to win the city championship. Nearly 500 spectators witnessed a tense, varied match with Macy Wheeler proving versatile and dominant at the net.

Hawley Foster G. Macy Wheeler Jack Wheeler, Jr Brooklawn Country Club R. Warren Hall F. B. Hawley George Foster Brooklawn Louis Synder Walter Wheeler Yale Warren Hall

iLeague Standings and Results Recap

Yesterday results include National League games with St. Louis beating New York 9 to 3 and Chicago 10 to Brooklyn, plus Philadelphia 71 to Cincinnati 10 and Pittsburgh-Boston postponed. American League scores show New York 13 over Detroit 2 and Cleveland 0 to Philadelphia 8. Scheduling lists multiple NL and AL matchups with Chicago at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia.

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City doubles final set after close semi clash in two leagues

In a near equal city doubles match F B Hawley and George Foster defeated Wilson and Williams in straight sets 2 6 4 to reach a final against G Mac Wheeler and Jack Wheeler Jr. The 3 30 pm title bout tops the day’s events with Mrs Louis Snyder and Mrs Walter Wheeler contesting the ladies consolation final on another court.

F. B. Hawley George Foster Wilson Williams G. Mac Wheeler Jack Wheeler Louis Snyder Walter Wheeler Birste Wheeler Hall D.F Stan Keeler

Three Managers May Not Be Returned in Eastern League

The Eastern league is likely to see multiple managerial changes next season with Dan Howley leaving Hartford, Joe Birmingham possibly stepping away from Pittsfield, and Ed Walsh confirmed not to return to Bridgeport. New Haven could also have a new pilot as Tyrus Raymond Cobb bought stock in the New Haven baseball company. Chief Bender may shift from managing New Haven Indians to a marksman position with a New Haven ammunition maker, influencing his future in baseball.

Dan Howley Hartford Pittsfield Joe Birmingham Hillies Ed Walsh Bridgeport New Haven Tyrus Raymond Cobb Detroit Star New Haven Baseball Company Chief Bender New Haven Indians Bss

Few Football Rule Changes For the Year 1920 summary

Rules changes limit clipping forward pass roughness outlaw punt out abolished side making touchdown rules require motion watched by officials substitute players reported to official time kept on incomplete passes reset after false starts Dixie Davis dominated Red Sox while Browns prevailed 7 to 4 in a baseball style line.

Dixie Davis Red Sox Browns

New York Eyes World Series as Dodgers Lead NL

New York teams envision a full world series as the Dodgers push toward the National League title. The Yankees surge with five wins in six games, while the Braves and Giants stumble, and the White Sox falter ahead of crucial interleague play. The Dodgers need only a reversal of form to secure the pennant, with Cubs and Reds in pursuit.

Dodgers Yankees New York Sept Giants Reds Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Cincinnati Cubs Chicago Indians Athletics White Sox Jimmy Burke Browns Washington

Tagging the Bases in Rough Baseball Week

Tris Speaker's Indians faced Rommel Connie Mack's rising star and were routed 10 0 sending Cleveland to second place. Austin MeMentry helped topple the Giants as the Cardinals edged the Yankees 4 3. Davis again failed to slow the Yankees IMDb. The Phillies hammered the champions 21 10 while the White Sox fell 7 6 to the Senators.

Tris Speaker Indians Rommel Connie Mack Hoe Phillies White Sox Dessuetude Senators

State Guard to Aid Connecticut Basketball League Plans

The Connecticut State Guard, controlling armory venues, plans to back a proposed State Basketball League with private promoters. Armories in Stamford, Danbury, and Norwalk are needed to host big games, as promoters seek access to sufficient capacity. The Guards favor the league, implying a merged effort to secure future schedules and venues.

Stamford Danbury Norwalk State Guard League

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