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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

10

Second Rusher Hart Shines In Polo Win

Hart scored six of Bridgeport’s ten goals as the Bridgeport Polo Club defeated Worcester 10 to 5 at the Casino. He demonstrated versatility striking from both sides, with four goals in the first period helping Bridgeport seize an early lead. A volatile score credited Worcester on a misplayed shot, but Hart’s exploits kept Bridgeport ahead as 1,800 fans roared. Bridgeport aims for a four‑game streak in the next Casino match.

Bridgeport Hart Joee Bridgeport Worcester Higgins Mulligan Worcester

Baseball Fixing Rumors Reach Cook County Grand Jury

Grand jury in Cook County resumes testimony on alleged 1919 World Series fix linking George M. Cohan Mont Tennes and Chicago gamblers. Henry Brigham calls investigations shocking as Hoyne asserts crooked play may have involved a Chicago player. Pitchers Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams and others named in Benton bribe tale.

Chicago George M. Cohan Mont Tennes Cook County Grand Jury Cincinnati Reds Cohan Tennes Henry H. Brigham New York Cincinnati St. Louis Nem Hoyne Jacob Rube) Benton New York Giants Grand Jury Ick" Herzog Hal Chase Heinie” Zimmerman White Sox Benton Eddie Cicotte Claude Williams Chick Gandil Hap" Felsch Hahn Pittsburgh Cicotte

Baseball Results and Standings from National and American Leagues

National League results show Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 0 and Philadelphia 7 Boston 6 with a second game 7 1. Other clubs not scheduled. American League scores include Chicago 10 Cleveland 3 and Boston 9 Philadelphia 2 with St Louis 2 Detroit 0 in the second game. Standings list Chicago at Cincinnati St Louis at Pittsburgh Boston at Philadelphia Washington at New York with two games, and Chicago at Cleveland Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Detroit.

Chicago New York Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit St. Louisa National League St Louis Pittsburch Washington L. PC Brooklyn Pittabureh Philadelphia E B.C. Cleveland AB. R. H. Pc Hornsby St. L Niews. Bse Young Roush, Cin Wheat Brook. Willams, Phil American League AB. R. H. PC. Sisler Speaker Clev Ass Jackson Chic E. Collins Chi Ruth New Y

Boxing Fights Highlight Last Night's Card At Jersey Venue

Mike McCabe sealed his 224th straight win with a fifth round knockout of Jack Read at Long Branch New Jersey. Jersey City’s Mike O Dowd outpointed Ted Kid Lewis in twelve rounds. Willie Jackson beat Ned Fitzgerald in eight rounds. Frankie Burns defeated Chart Beecher in eight rounds. The Sox beat the Indians 10 to 3. The Reds were shut out by the Pirates 4 to 0 in Pittsburgh. The Browns swept the Tigers 8 to 4 and 3 to 0. John S Smith of the New Jersey Boxing Commission praised Stair as a Carpentier Levinsky site. The Braves lost to the Phillies 7 to 6 and 6 to 1. The Red Sox defeated the Athletics 9 to 2. The Yankees plot a possible league tie as Cleveland leads Chicago by a half game with several games remaining. The pennant race could force a post season if a tie occurs.

Mike McCabe Jack Read Long Branch N. J Jersey City Mike O'Dowd Ted Kid” Lewis Willie Jackson Ned Fitzgerald Frankie Burns Chart Beecher John S. Smith New Jersey Boxing Commission Stair Braves Phillies Jersey Red Sox H. Hamilton New York Cleveland Chicago Indians White Sox Sox Detroit St Louis St. Louis Yanks

Ouimet Holes Out In One On Long Shot

Francis Ouimet, famed golfer since youth, holed out in one on a 243 yard downhill shot from the third tee at Commonwealth Country Club. The ball with a midiron rolled true to the cup, marking his first single stroke hole out in competition.

Ouimet Boston Francis Ouimet Commonwealth Country Club

New Haven Indians Catcher Switches to Washington Glees

Johnny Nash of the New Haven Indians will play football this fall for the Washington Glees of New Haven. Babe Ruth returned to Baltimore and reportedly aimed for a home run. Frankie Britt boxed Benny Leon in Hartford on October 4. Benny Kant, Toronto International leased player, will join Hartford Poli Sunday to face Winsted.

Johnny Nash New Haven Babe Ruth Baltimore Frankie Britt Benny Leonard Hartford Benny Kant Toronto International Hartford Poli

Crocus Triumphs in Bel Dame Handicap at Aqueduct

Harry Payne Whitney's Crocus won the Bel Dame Handicap at Aqueduct carrying 118 pounds against eight top fillies. She led all the way and was eased near the finish, clocking a swift 0:59 4-5 for five furlongs, three lengths ahead of By Jimmy, with Hen Lee close for third.

Harry Payne Whitney Crocus Aqueduct BE. F. Whitney Jimmy Mrs. Wilfrid Vian Hen-Lee

Chasseur Wins Sinepuxent Purse at Havre de Grace

At Havre de Grace Maryland on September 24 the Sinepuxent Purse for one mile and seventy yards produced a tight finish with M J Murphy’s Chasse edging Columbine by a length and a half after a driving finish. Gath placed third among six starters.

Havre de Grace M. J. Murphy Chasse G. W. Foreman Columbine Gath

Jack Hare Jr Wins Booneboro Purse In Close Nose Finish

In Toxinston Kentucky on September 24 W E Applegate’s Jack Hare Jr edged Ginger owned by J N Goode by a nose to win the six furlong Booneboro Purse after a sustained stretch duel. Woodtran placed third as the two early leaders stayed in a tight head to head battle most of the race.

Toxinston Booneboro W. E. Applegate Jack Hare, Jr J. N. Goode Ginger Woodtran Woodtrap

Swedish athlete outruns Jose Ray in mile race

Stockholm Sept 24 JJoie Ray the Illinois A C star and Olympic team member was defeated in a mile race here yesterday by Lundgren the Swedish runner.

Stockholm Jjoie Ray Illinois A. C Antwerp Lundgren

White Sox Vow to Top Indians After Big Win

The Chicago White Sox crushed the Cleveland Indians 10 to 3 to trim the lead in the American League race and set their sights on overtaking the front runners. Manager Gleason expressed confidence in the batting streak as Urban Faber was slated to start for Chicago. Police later arrested three men for inflating ticket prices as New Haven prepared for a Red Sox appearance at West Park Sunday at 3:39 with Joe Duggan and Chick Bowen in the lineup.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Gleason Chicago White Sox Bagby Cleveland Star Indians Sox Urban Faber Boston Red Sox Wess Park New Haven Joe Duggan Chick Bowen

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