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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
9
In a high scoring baseball recap, New York and Brooklyn compete with multiple hits and homer threats. Key players like Kenetehy and Kouek contribute as Chicago and Cincinnati vie for division standings in a game with late rallies and strong pitching.
Sept 28 Coveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox met to start a pivotal 15 game series in the American League pennant race. If Coveland wins two of the fates, they lead Chicago by one and a half games with eleven more to play. The teams face St Louis and Detroit in upcoming matchups as the pennant chase continues.
A fragmentary sports column records a bay colt name Oats Bay and a 205 time amid Wisconsin racing chatter. It also mentions a New York event, Vanierbirh sale details, and a large financial figure claimed as an installment. The text includes scattered names and misread phrases, preserving the main entities and outcomes where discernible.
American League results show Brooklyn 3 over Boston 1 and New York 1 over Chicago 2 while Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 9 to 2. American Association games include Milwaukee 10 over Columbus 5 and St Paul 3 over Toledo 3 with Louisville 3 over Kansas City 1. Minneapolis at Indianapolis delayed.
American League showdowns include Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit and Philadelphia at Boston. National League match Boston at Philadelphia. American Association schedules Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis at Indianapolis and Kansas City at Louisville.
North Side team member Speontck rolled a high 209 for the night as Krauses took all three games at Lotus alleys in a local league event.
Yesterday at the Interstate fair crowded grandstands watched fast times in six heats. J H R driven by John Jene of Minneapolis won the 2:24 trot in 2 19 1 5 with Osage Girl taking the 2:11 pace in 2:10 1 4. Donna Mack placed well with two seconds, while Osage Girl claimed victory after three heats. The card also listed 2:20 Trot and other entrants with names and affiliations given.
Chicago and New York Giants bribery allegations emerge as Jacob Benton testifies before Cook County grand jury. Buck Herzog admits offer of $800 to throw a game, claims NL president Heydler and Cubs president Veeck knew of accusations. Herzog denies involvement. affidavits from Wilson and Hoeck relate Benton’s alleged winnings and Hal Chase telegram advising bets on Cincinnati.
Brooklyn stays five games ahead in the National League pennant race after a win over Boston as New York wins the season finale against Chicago. Cincinnati’s loss to Pittsburgh eliminates them from the race. Brooklyn needs one win over the Giants or two wins in the remaining five games to seal the pennant. American League standings kept Cleveland ahead of Chicago and New York remains split by one and a half games behind Chicago.
Hartley Replesie, prosecutor, said grand jury evidence showed last year's World Series was not on the square. Seven Chicago players alleged, none of the Cincinnati players implicated. Herzog produced a letter from Secretary Heydler dated May 25 denying any connection with gambling, stating he discussed the matter with Benton and Herzog and urged silence.
The Columbia county fair at Portage will host a three game series between the Pittsburgh and St Louis league clubs on October 6. Both teams will bring their regular season lineups for this attraction expected to draw La Crosse fans and nearby cities.
1919 La Crosse Normal football squad resumes practice amid equipment delays. Reger at quarterback Miller and Schroeder as backs and Yeager at fullback lead the returning backfield. River Falls aims for revenge when La Crosse visits Oct 29. Lightning damages a flag at Aurora, Indiana, destroying an American Mig and flagstaff.
An electric iron overheated and burned through an ironing board before tipping to the floor, starting a fire in a Dallas home. The damage is reported at about $2,000.
An advertisement urges cigarette and pipe smokers to try Lucky Strike Burley tobacco. It touts toasted processing for a flavorful, fresh experience and invites readers to ask for a tin to taste the renowned toasted flavor.
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