Baseball pennant musings on breaks, trades, and shifts
The piece analyzes how noncontending clubs influence pennant races with wins over contenders, noting shifts in popularity among Reds Giants and Yankees. It highlights midseason swaps Bancroft for Fletcher and Cravath’s impact, arguing atmosphere changes spark stronger play and that the best team may not win the pennant due to club dynamics.
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Reds
McGraw
Cincinnati
Robins
Giants
Yanks
Detroit
Red Sox
Athletics
Tris Speaker
Indians
Banny" Bancroft
Philadelphia
Bancroft
East
Banny
Arthur Fletcher
Phil Fang
Wretcher
Phillies
Arthur
Wyoming state golf tournament to be held in Cheyenne
The first Wyoming state golf tournament is set for Cheyenne Country Club on September 5 and 6 with women's event on the 6th and men's on Labor Day. Prizes include a Dan Park silver cup and golf outfits from local stores. invitations sent to all clubs.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne Country Club
Dan 8. Park Company
Charles TD. Carey
Jack Kenkel
Shepherd & Klett
George Daiber
Meyer & Gash Clothing Company
Casper Grappler to Meet Wheatlander
Casper's top wrestler below heavyweight George Mcleod is slated to face Joe Stake in a best two out of three falls finish match at Wheatland Wyoming on August 21. The event highlights Casper sports action as wrestlers prepare for regional competition.
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Casper
Wyo
George Mcleod
Joe Stake
Wheatland
Brooklyn Glove Emery Ball Allegation Against Marquard Probed
Brooklyn reports league officials investigate Rube Marquard over a glove lined with emery paper used to throw a freak ball. The probe follows accusations of hidden traction and altered pitches affecting games.
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Brooklyn
Rube Marquard
Cleveland Indians Seize On Infield Shuffle After Chapman's Death
Dean Snyder weighs Cleveland’s pennant chances as Tris Speaker reshuffles the infield after shortstop Ray Chapman’s death. Harry Lunte and Joey Evans emerge to fill the gap, with Gardner or Sewall potential options, while Evans and Jamieson form a potent left field pairing. The team also weighs Sewall from the Pelicans and rests on Speaker’s broader adjustments to sustain the pennant bid.
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Dean Snyder
Ray Chapman
Cleveland Indians
Polo Grounds
Carl Mays
Yankees
Indians
White Sox
Lunte
Tris Speaker
Harry Lunte
Johnny Dobbs
Pelicans
Speaker
Ivans
Evans - Jamieson
Jack Graney
Evans
Larry Gardner
Sewal
New Orleans Pelicans
Sewall
Otto Neu
George Burns
George
Doc Johnson
Joe Wood
Elmer Smith
Joe
Chapman
Joey Evans
Youth Rules at Shoreline Barbershop Baseball Banter
The column mocks the notion youth must be served in sports. It riffs on Dempsey versus Willard, Tris Speaker, Konetchy, Grimes, and Ty Cobb, contrasting aging veterans with rising stars while lampooning belated praise for youth in baseball. The piece blends humor about seaside visitors with sharp sports commentary.
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Toledo
Dempsey
Willard
Tristam Sperker
Konetchy and Grimes
Then His Pipe Went Out by Hal Cochran
Ted Ray the English golf wizard wins the 1920 open championship at Inverness club. Lady Nicotine, a long-stemmed pipe, accompanies him through 72 holes and on the final putt, smoking to the end as he claims the title. Ray’s grip stance and driving style are noted for precision and calm focus.
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Hal Cochran
Toledo
Ted Ray
Inverness Club
Ray
Nicotine
Camoire
Speedy Watercraft Entered in Regatta
Six top speed boats enter the Gold Cup race at the American Powerboat Association regatta in the Detroit river September 11 to 16. Notable entrant Miss America, winner of the Harmsworth Trophy, and Miss Detroit V also compete in the field.
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Detroit
Mich
American Powerboat Association
Detroit River
Garfield Wood
Cowes
England
Bird Dogs to Show at Crookston Soon
Birds dogs from across the United States will attend the All American field trial club event in Crookston Minnesota on September 9. Dr T Benton King secretary of the club announces the trials will take place in the Crookston vicinity.
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Crookston
Minn
United States
T. Benton King
Umpire Hokem Accosts Fans During Angry Outburst
An umpire named Hokem faced taunts from fans who then witnessed his threat to return with a bat. The incident sparked concern as spectators dispersed and authorities reviewed the matter for possible action.
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Hokem
Springs Twirler Signed by Browns in Rock Springs
T J Severini star twirler for Rock Springs baseball and a Colorado School of Mines student has signed with the St. Louis Browns. He will report in April and join spring training in the south. Severini is a pitcher with a sharp curve and high speed, and he pitched for Rapid City in the Tri-State tournament last year.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
T. J. Severini
Colorado School of Mines
St. Louis Browns
Severini
South
Rapid City
S. C
South Dakota
Toledo Golf Officials Earn High Praise at Open
The wavy manner in which Verness Club officials conducted the National Open draws praise from other golf organizations, highlighting the smooth handling and professional organization of the event.
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Toledo
Inverness Club
Rain Postpones St Louis at Philadelphia Doubleheader
American league action delayed by rain as St Louis and Philadelphia split a doubleheader. First game saw Boston bullpen struggles with Hoyt, Schang, Morton, Allison, and O Neil. Second game low scores but Cleveland held firm amid pitching changes. Other results include New York routing Detroit with strong hitting and bullpen support.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Adams
Schmidt
Club la Pet
Hubbell and Trogressor
Cincinnati
Brooklyn Eo
Nn MN. W. — de Cae Bes i
Club Peng Lee
Brooklyn Sallee
Cleveland
Allen
Chicago
Ae Be
Miller
New York
K. A
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Payne
Dilhoe
Netroit
Watson
R. H
Hoyt
Schang
Morton
Allison
O’niel
Baseball Leaders Stay Hot Across Leagues
National League batters maintain pace with Roger Hornsby posting .3872 over 60 games and 162 hits while George Sisler leads 50 plus game group with .408. Babe Ruth and Joe Jackson slump yet remain among top slugging figures as Rice and Ty Cobb pace stolen bases and base hits in a crowded field across Major and American leagues.
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Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Star
Stock
St. Louis
Willams
Philadelphia
Young
New York
Kenetchy
Brooklyn
Hollacher
Chicago
King
Groh
Cincinnati
Myers
Z. Wheat
Duncan
Flack
George Sisler
Hack
Ruth
Rice
Washington
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Collins
Chicazzo
Mensel
Jacobson
Hendryx
Boston
Jameson
Cleveland
Weaver
Milan
S. O'Neill
Felsech
Judge
Babe Adams Ready to Duel Giants in Pirates Matchup
The Pirates star Babe Adams looks likely to best the New York Giants whenever he is chosen to pitch. His strong form raises fears in New York as a key interleague clash approaches.
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New York
Babe Adams
Pirates
Giants
Gotham Spends Big on New York Sport Arenas
New York promoters invested over 4 million dollars in the past year for sport arenas and related buildings. The articles notes large finance in facilities development and ongoing construction projects in the city.
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New York
Rao Bates Abana Ora
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