Indictments Tie Cubs White Sox Fix Plot to Throw Series
A Chicago grand jury indicts Abe Attell and gamblers in a plot to throw the 1919 World Series. Key figures Abe Attell Joe Jackson Eddie Cicotte Buck Weaver and others testify about payments totaling tens of thousands of dollars to White Sox players to lose to the Cincinnati Reds. Cicotte admits throwing performances while Jackson and Gandil describe payments and leadership by Gandil later alleged to be arranged by Attell.
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Confessed Sox players in 1919 World Series scandal
A scattered confession account reveals Sox players admitting plans to throw the 1919 World Series and seek bribes. The narrative names Gandil, McMullen, and others, detailing money demands, pre series meetings, and the involvement of Jackson and Kerr in specific games.
Senators Split Till Games With Boston
Boston and Washington split a pair in a doubleheader with odd scoring details. Batteries included Courtine Pielnich Meyers for Boston and unknowns for Washington as the hitters produced mixed results and alerts in a tense AL race.
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Scrimmage Preview Highlights Keeler Crew Readiness
Weather-affected practice boosts form at Norwalk School grid, Arrive equipment failure limited scrimmage, first string dominance shown with Schroeder and Heb Roger strong at half and quarter. Royal newcomer and rest of lineup listed. season opens Saturday against Normali zes with multi-sport hopes for 1920-27 era teams.
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Reds take doubleheader from Pirates in Cincinnati
Cincinnati wins both games of a double header from Pittsburgh by scores 4 to 2 and 3 to 3. Logie exits with a sore arm after one inning in game one, Eller and Cooper pitch strong for the Reds, Bub starts rough in game two before being relieved by Wrenton.
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Where They Play Today Baseball Schedule Report
American League games include Cleveland at St. Louis and New York at Philadelphia. National League lists Philadelphia at Boston with no other games scheduled. American Association features Milwaukee at Indianapolis, Kansas City at Toledo, Minneapolis at Columbus, and St Louis at Louisville.
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La Crosse Players in 1920 World Series Featured Names
Three La Crosse connected players appear in the 1920 World Series coverage. Eddie Konetchy, Otto Miller, and Bert Pfeffer are highlighted for long careers with the Robins and Dodgers. Burleigh Grimes of Clear Lake heads Brooklyn staff as a right handed spitball ace, with Jimmy Bagby noted as leading American League pitchers.
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Sox Finish Season With Makeshift Lineup
Chicago White Sox finalize a reduced lineup for the last three games, listing pitchers Walter Kerr Wilkinson Hodge and catchers Schall Lynn, with Jourdan Collins Leopold Falk Strunk among others. Wary Graner laments suspensions as he contemplates replacements. Jackson of Cleveland notes strong support during the crucial Indians series.
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Wilkinson
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Lynn
Jourdan
Ed Collins
Shortstons
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Strunk
Wary Grabner
Billiard Carnival Promises Week Long City Event
A four week billiard carnival opens Monday October 4 at the Bodega Club with F A Stuart of the American Brilliant League touring the city He will play nightly for two weeks awarding prizes to top players in high score events The next two weeks feature a handicap tournament for local players plus daily prize events and a notation hazard contest All events are open to local players entered by William Bonauer manager of the Bodega Club
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Back in School Terry Aliveheads to Ohio State Law School
In Pasadena California a report notes a $500000 bid for the 1924 Olympic games and mentions Terry Alive returning to the Indians next spring after donning a Cleveland uniform while studying law at Ohio State.
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Willard Not Planning Rematch With Dempsey
In Kansas City Jess Willard says he has no intention of entering the ring with Jack Dempsey for six months. He denies signing to fight and explains he asked a friend to bring gloves but is not training to fight. He mentions only light work and a general note on paper flywheels entering use.
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Jack Dempsey
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Nelsons to meet Ps in third game at Black River Falls
Nelson Clocking company baseball team heads to Black River Falls for the third game of the season against the Ps. Each side has beaten the other once. the Nelsons lost at Black River Falls while the locals won the earlier meet. The squad departs Thursday morning amid expectations of a decisive clash before Crowe County fans.
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