Evidence of Attempted Bribe in Baseball Gambling Case
Chicago grand jury probes major league betting after Benton alleged offered 800 to throw game. Herzog admits accusations, denies involvement, says NL President Heydler and Cubs chief were aware before he knew, while affidavits allege Benton won 3800 by betting on World Series. Prosecutor Replogle says seven Chicago players involved. Cincinnati players not implicated.
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Benton
Herzog
Chicago
New York Giants
Jacob
Rube) Benton
Giants
Cook County
Cub
Charles
Buck) Herzox
Chicago Cubs
John Heydler
National League
William Veeck
Cubs
Arthur E. Wilson
Norman Boecker
Boston Braves
Cincinnati Reds
Chicago White Sox
Wilson
Henton
Boecker
Hal Chase
Chase
Cincinnati
Hartley Replogle
Actlavits Herzog
Heydler
Danbury Agricultural Society to Award Money Prizes for Dog Show
The Danbury Agricultural Society hosts its 37th annual all money dog show during fair week on the 7th and 8th with Frank F. Doyle as superintendent. The event follows a growing trend to award cash prizes instead of silver trophies to appeal to dog fanciers and support breed improvement. The French Bulldog Club of New England plans a Boston show October 11–12 led by Charles E. Townsend at Horticultural Hall. The Bronx County Kennel Club’s fifth annual show is set for Columbus Day October 12 at the armory on 166th Street and Franklin Avenue, New York, with Wilbur H. Purcell as superintendent and substantial prize offerings. P. T. Brennan of this city contributes $5 to the premium book for the smallest French bulldog over one year old.
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Danbury Agricultural Society
Danbury
Frank F. Doyle
American Kennel Club
Westminster
New York
New England
Boston
Charles E. ‘Townsend
Bronx
Armory
166Th Street
Franklin Avenue
Wilbur H. Purcell
P. T. Brennan
Man O' War to Race Sir Barton in Canada
Man o War and Sir Barton appear matched for a three cornered race in Canada next month at Kenilworth Park Windsor. Kilmer may join with a handicap plan. weights to be set by Walter Vosburgh, with $75,000 in prize money reportedly offered for the event.
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Sir Barton
Canada
Samuel Riddle
J. K. L. Ross
Kenilworth Park
Windsor
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Mr. Riddle
Louis ‘Eustel
Commander Ross
Kilmer
Sir ‘Barton
Walter S. Vossurgh
Jockey Club
Sigger Higgins to star as Worcester skates at the Casino
Human flash Higgins joins Worcester American Roller Polo as bridgeport and Worcester clash tonight at 8:30 on the Casino ice floor. Bridgeport leads tied with New Bedford in the league standings while Mulligan Carrigan and Donnelly prepare new uniforms and numbered roles for the game.
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Sigger" Higgins
Flashion Akates
Worcester
Bridgeport
New Bedford
Seewue ‘Taon ‘Ie
Tee Neiene
Pall River
Diack
Worcesters
Neville Han
Mulgan
Carrigan
Lovegreen
Canton Bulldogs Sign Crisp Gilroy and Local Boxing Cards
Former Georgetown star Johnny Gilroy joins Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs at Duckfeld position. Local boxing matches feature Jack Reno vs Johnny Geary in Hartford eight round semi final, and Charlie Pilkington to face Tommy Goodwin in the headline bout. Local teams prep as Clover Bowling Club forms roster including Crossman Feeney Kelly Walsh and Dewey. Walnut seniors juniors and reserves seek tryouts. St James players meet for practice. National race sees Dodgers maintaining lead while Reds are eliminated. pennant path hinges on remaining Dodgers Giants and Boston games with McGraw’s Giants unable to catch Robinson’s Dodgers.
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Johnny Gilroy
Georgetown
Jim Thorpe
Canton
C. Bulldogs
Duckfeld
Iince
Jack Reno
Johnny Geary
Brooklyn
Hartford
Charlie Pilkington
Pride of Meriden
Tommy Goodwin
New York
Clover
Crossman
Mike Feeney
Jim Kelly
Joe Walsh
Lou Dewey
Walnut
St. James
Connecticut
Stratford
Dodgers
Reds
Giants
Boston
Philadelphia
McGraw
Robinson
Indians Lose Out On Niehaus Trade
Cleveland sent Fritz Coombe and about $10,000 to St. Paul for Dick Niehaus. Niehaus returns to the minors in Sacramento as part payment for Walter Mails while Coombe goes back to the big show with Cincinnati after a strong season with St. Paul.
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Cleveland
Fritz Coombe
St. Paul
Dick Niehaus
Sacramento
Walter Mails
Coombe
Cincinnati
Saints
Indians and White Sox in final pennant tilt
Cleveland hosts Chicago in a pivotal three game set as the White Sox chase the Indians in the American League race. Kerr to start for Cleveland while Ruggy aims for his 30th win. Both clubs seek key wins to stay alive in the pennant chase amid rest and strong form.
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Cleveland
White Sox
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Pacemakers
Chicago
Indians
St. Louis
Detroit
Gleason
Dick Kerr
Kerr
Philadephia
Jack Kelly Receives a Rousing Welcome
Philadelphia greeted rowing ace Jack Kelly with an ovation when he arrived with cousin Paul Costello and the Pennsyvania Barge Club four, following an Olympic double sculls championship. The Philadelphia Police band led a parade through East Falls, Kelly’s birthplace, with thousands in line and four bands.
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Philadelphia
Jack Kelly
Ace
Olympic Grid
Paul Costello
Pennsyvania Barge Club
Brussels
Philadelphia Police
East Falls
Kelly
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