White Sox accuse players of throwing games in last era
Chicago White Sox members allege that some players involved in last year’s World Series may have conspired to throw games during a pennant race and last Eastern trip. They name Jackson Felsch and Risberg as suspects and say further action might follow if authorities do not act. John Collins Red Faber support the claim and vow a fight to reach the World Series.
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Chicago jury hears Risberg threats in testimony
Eddie Cleotte testified that Risberg Gandil and McMullin pressed him for a week before the World Series, saying he needed money to pay a $4,000 mortgage from crooked funds. Joe Jackson said Risberg threatened to bump him off as he left the grand jury room, prompting him to keep bailiffs nearby.
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Leading In Two Leagues Baseball Scores
Cincinnati leads in both leagues with a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh in the first game and 5-0 in the second. Other clubs had no schedules listed.
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White Sox in jeopardy as Indians gain edge in pennant race
The Indians benefited from the White Sox suspension of seven players amid a rain‑delayed schedule. Cleveland led the AL by a full game at 95–54 while Chicago stood at 95–59 after recent setbacks. Yankees could tie for second with two wins today.
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Where They Play Today National League Philadelphia at Boston
American League schedule shows New York at Philadelphia for two games. Cleveland visits St. Louis as part of today’s action across the leagues with top clubs matching up in key games.
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Pickups From Major Leagues Highlight Record Hit Pace
George Lister broke the American League single season hits record with his 250th hit as the Indians beat the Browns to move within sight of the pennant. The Red Sox ended the AL season in Boston with a .500 finish and fifth place. Eller attempted the Iron Man stunt against Pittsburgh, won his first game but retired in the second, which Brento won for Red recruit.
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Yale Eleventh Scorers Three Touchdowns Before Carnegie Clash
Yale football practice stretched in New Haven as rain eased, with Tad Jones shuffling the lineup. Eli Eleven crossed for three long TDs and added a fourth after a goal line stand, as Epton and Ackroyd joined in, and Frank Kelly, formerly of Rutgers, scored the third.
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Sharkey and Lynch Fight to Sudden Bantam Draw in New York
In New York on September 29 Joe Lynch and Jack Sharkey boxed 15 rounds to a draw in a fast and exciting bantam bout. Sharkey landed knockdowns in the third and fourth rounds and the crowd saw two fighters press the action like wild cats. Lynch rose after the knockdown, appearing shaken but continuing the contest.
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Yankee Players Offered To Comiskey
Colonels Jacob Ruppert and T. P. Huston, owners of the New York Yankees, telegraphed Charles A. Comiskey offering Yankee players to replace those indicted by the Chicago Grand Jury for the World Series. The move aims to keep the White Sox in contention for the pennant as the season nears its end. Federal troops will leave the Mingo coal fields as 1,600 special deputy sheriffs are sworn in by Sheriff Blankenship.
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Indictments Against Gamblers Expected
Chicago reports the Cook county grand jury weighing indictments against five or six gamblers tied to the 1919 World Series bribery scheme. Abe Attell and Arnold Rothstein linked to testimonies as money paid Sox players is detailed with figures and names of suspects and possible further indictments.
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Charles Risberg
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Fred McMullin
Princeton to Play Chicago in 1921 Football Series
Princeton will host the University of Chicago on October 22 1921 in the first game of the 1921 22 series. A A Stagg notes Chicago will be a high class competitor with sportsmanship and mutual respect expected from both teams. The Chicago Maroons have previously faced Penn State and Cornell in eastern matchups.
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Cicotte Confesses to Jury in World Series Scandal
Chicago Sept 29 Officials of the grand jury in the 1919 World Series investigation report that Cicotte and Jackson made open confessions. Cicotte admits taking 10000 and throwing two games. Jackson says he received 5000 of 20000 promised by gamblers and tried to thwart his team. Jackson says he is ready to tell all.
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Cornell and Chicago Football Series Through 1911
The record shows two evenly matched games from 1908 to 1911 with tied scores of 6-6 in the first two meetings. Cornell then beat Chicago 18-0 in 1910, while Chicago captured a 6-0 win in 1911. Earlier meetings include Brown’s 17-6 loss in Chicago in 1899 and 1900 1-6 comeback win for Brown, and Chicago’s 1903 10-6 defeat by West Point. Separately, payroll cuts hit the U S Shipping Board with 95,530,000 lopped and 3,234 permanent layoffs.
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Permission Granted for Sewell to Play in World Series
Brooklyn president Charles H. Wickets approved Cleveland shortstop Sewell for the World Series if the Indians win the American League pennant. Sewell, who joined Cleveland after Ray Chapman’s death, had a contract declared void by August 20, rendering him ineligible. Ebbetts announced the decision after Cleveland President Dunn requested Sewell’s use, noting hope Cleveland succeeds amid Chicago players’ indictment.
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Yankees Challenge Giants in Proposed City Series
The Yankees and Giants spar over a proposed city series with owners to approve. Col Huston and Col Ruppert signalled readiness to discuss the plan, while the Giants defer until a formal challenge is received. Dates would avoid World Series conflicts in Brooklyn.
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$50,000 Colt Fails In Another Stake
Grey Lag, a two year old colt bought for $50,000, failed again at Aqueduct in the Babylon Handicap a six furlong race. The son of Stoic never showed championship form and was never a serious contender in yesterday’s event.
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Bridgeport Loses to Salem at Casino Rink
Bridgeport roller polo suffers first home defeat as Salem Witches win 6 to 5. Pence makes 40 saves for visiting team, stifling Bridgeport’s Hart and Mulligan. Quigley ties, Hart gives brief Bridgeport lead. Lovegreen penalized for foul in second period. Next home game hosts Worcester det Saturday night at the Casino.
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Peter Coley Wins Grand Circuit Stake in Columbus
In Columbus on September 23 only the Board of Trade 2:05 pace was contested as part of a $15,500 Grand Circuit program. Track conditions delayed racing until 3 p.m., slowing times and forcing two events to be completed today. Bonnie Bar captured the 2:17 pace after a third-place first heat, with Elger failing to challenge as the favorite.
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Cleveland Fighting To Win The Pennant
Cleveland leads the American League by one game over Chicago with a final series against St Louis. The Indians have won three straight and can clinch the pennant by winning four of the five remaining games, while Chicago rests this round.
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Boar Sale Sets Record in Taylor Iowa Sale
Frank Keljer of Taylor paid 4025 for Superior Giant a one year old boar at Delaney Brothers Poland China sale near Len kukter where forty three sons gifts and five boars were sold at an average 274 per head. Anville Ohio Sept 29 Mies Beth Kugler teacher of the sons school on the Ohio River near the edge of town was attacked by pupils during an uprising among the children The Bolshevik attitude was assumed when the teacher attempted to apply disciplinary measures to seven aacts said tay
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