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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
2
Wallie Pipp, star first baseman for the Yankees, shows notable range and instinct when fielding quick line drives. His quick replies and hard throws severely test batters aiming down the line, making him a formidable force in the infield.
A. C. Anson, famed manager, captain and first baseman of the Chicago Nationals, held two enduring marks. He played straight years with Chicago, the longest span with one club in playing capacity, and managed the team for 19 years, another record.
The article extols Cobb as a legendary figure in baseball recalling Ty Cobb’s 1906 debut and praising Cobb as the "wizard" of the diamond. It notes his fourteen years in the sport, his speed on steals, and all around play, despite heckling fans and rivals.
Boston featherweight contender Cohen protests a ten round match decision in Buenos Aires after Julio Perez is initially named winner. Referee reportedly overturns the outcome in Cohen’s favor amid disputed judging and crowd reaction.
In Fenway Park a rare unassisted grounder to start a triple play by the Browns ended a bases loaded threat. Herbert Pennock hit sharply to Eddie Austin who started the sequence, then Gedeon’s quick relay to first doubled off the runner, retiring Boston as the frame closed with a noncounted run.
The article highlights Georges Carpentier’s shift trick used by historic knights of the padded mitt. It notes Bob Fitzsimmons and Stanley Ketchell as keen exponents and mentions Pitt winning the heavyweight title with a left shift. It also references Ketchell’s early style and a University of Iowa captain election for Anneberg and A. Alvieta 28.
Ehinke heads the Detroit crowd as a tall fan while Mogridge is left handed and left footed. The Cleveland club sold Jesse Petty to Indianapolis. Pitcher Snyder dubbed Catsup by Senators, Cravath runs his team on his own lines, and Billy Southworth stars in stolen bases. Aaron Ward powers the Yankees. Manuel Cueto joins Joe Harris in Franklin PA. Heinie Schultz joins the Brewers. New York critics hint at McGraw Zimmerman reconciliation. Western league openers draw big crowds. Phils in gray uniforms. Dick NiehoUs praised by Tris Speaker. Yelle and Siglin released. Moyer moved to Chattanooga. Johnny Carr and Paul Brusky sent to Redfield. Tom Hughes signs with Shreveport. Nes Wade draws attention in Association circles. Giants may win NL flag. Ward shines at third. Frisch emerges as star. Walter Smallwood loaned to Terre Haute. Groth joins St Josephs. Joe Billy Webb rising in International League. Letcher throws opener ball in Tulsa. Overlock shines for Chicago. Browns race third base with Mable Jimmy Austin back. Wilfred De Tonnen signs with Kansas City. Sammy Hale earns full chance with Tigers.
Johnny Griffiths said Georges Carpentier could last six rounds with Jack Dempsey but has no chance to win. The Akron welterweight, back from Europe, won three of five pro bouts by knockout with one decision and one draw.
Georges Papin failed to win over American boxing fans on his U S debut meeting Lew Tendler in Jersey City. Papin tumbled four times in the fifth and faded in the sixth apron, resigning after a strenuous bout that left him short of the American standard.
The piece notes gambling intertwined with 1860s baseball, citing disputes over when the Red Stockings paid salaries. It highlights Edwin A. Goeney and Albert G. Spalding disagree on 1860 or 1868, with 1860 tied to the Red Stockings’ 81–0–1 record. It credits Spalding’s reminiscences for shaping the game and warns of gambling harm from early followers of racing.
Stallard of the English relay team surged from fourth place passing three leaders to seize victory from the Americans. The British quartet also shaved three seconds from the existing world record in a remarkable showing captured in a notable photo.
Jimmy Wilde, the British Wasp, weighs 106 pounds and enjoys golf but is mistaken for a caddy by golfers on the Inks. He endures unpleasantness as golfers lodge complaints about a caddy using club privileges.
Dick Rudolph of the Boston Braves is presented as a veteran pitcher who has hurled for the team since 1910. He debuted in 1907 with Toronto and spent time in the Giants' system before being purchased by the Braves, where he has since been a mainstay of the pitching staff.
The American Legion will place Illinois sports under a paid athletic director reporting to the state athletic board led by Frank B. Flannery and John V. Cinnin. The role covers teams events grounds track meets tennis tournaments and water carnivals with free admission and Legion athlete eligibility only. Export plans list Will Export Horses Peter Worth and Kerrigan to Holland at 2:00%4.
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