Oakland Oaks poised for strong 1921 Coast League bid
The Oakland Acorns eye a robust 1921 Coast League run after finishing sixth, with two infield additions Habe Pinelli from Detroit and a fast .275 hitting shortstop White from the International League. The Oaks return a strong outfield and likely ace Arnett, while Mitre leads a versatile roster and pitching depth is retooled.
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Hack” Miller
Apike-Hending
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Billy Lane
Mitre
Pop” Arnette
Jack Knight
Buzz” Ariett
Hollings
Detroit
Alton
Krause
South
Kremer
Arnett
Young Alten
New Baseball War Looms As Major Teams Move to Reorganize
Chicago reporters say 11 major league magnates in session abrogated the national agreement and favored forming a 12 team circuit to supersede existing leagues. A civilian three member commission would govern for 25 years with salaries totaling 46 000 annually. November 1 deadline set for American league allies to join.
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Ron B. Johnson
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Dreyfuss
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Jacob Ruppert
New York Yankees
A. D. Lasker
Ban Johnson
Waa
Federal League
Crystal Pool Opening Planned Amid Boxing Showdown
Beattie boxing fans will witness a Crystal Pool event as the opening is set for November 2 with Austin and Salt promoting the show. Nate Druxinman headlines the October 26 arena appearance.
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Crystal Pool
Austin & Salt
Nate Druxinman
No, My Dear A Man Keeps Troubles Quiet
The remark suggests a man may shield his troubles rather than be stingy, implying restraint in sharing burdens to cope or protect others.
Baseball Rumors Sweep Through Early 1920s Newsrooms
The piece notes Heydier backing forfeiture of the 1919 World Series to Cincinnati Reds while the National Commission lacks a head. It mentions Rabbit Maranville and Dick Rudolph of the Boston Braves facing suspensions for jumping contracts, Karl Hilton’s trial with Oakland, Ernie Johnson’s potential shift to Chicago, and Strub’s claims about Oakland players. Bert Cole tops FPJ league pitching, Jack Bently eyes a Red Sox return, Willie Kamm’s Coast league slump and Bherry Smith’s no homer streak in 1920.
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Cincinnati Reds
National Commission
Wee Coyle to Aid Allison in Washington grid clash
Wee Coyle returns to his alma mater Washington to tutor the squad for the game with Oregon Aggies. Washington suffers a weak season with the loss of Capt. Faulk and Coyle’s political race for lieutenant governor prompts a swift departure from an Eastern Washington speaking tour.
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Ted Faulk
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Durin Yaulk
Washington to play single road game vs Oregon
Washington will meet Oregon in Eugene Oregon on November 13 forging a rare one game road trip this season.
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Oregon
Eugene
Ore
Thorpe and Davis Meet in Main Mix
Travie Davis aims to claim the Coast welterweight title tonight at the Arena by stopping veteran Marvey Thorpe in four rounds. Thorpe, though seasoned, battles a new short bout format as Davis is in peak form and fast.
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Kansas
Johnny McCarthy
Davia
Beattian
Frankie Murphy
Jimmie Storey
Marty Casey
Johnny Tillman
Alex Trambitas
Jimmy Storey
Dick Morris
Frank Peta
Maddie Jackson
Irving Gleason
Zulu
Noy Me Caastin
Joe Wopp
Sailor Bob Allen
Kicking May Decide Prep Grid Battle Ballard vs Lincoln
Ballard meets Lincoln at Coast Ballpark Friday in a tight battle likely to hinge on kicking. Ballard’s John Harrison and Lincoln’s Dean Boyle lead a matchup with field goals possible, both squads in good condition after Ballard’s 7 0 win over Queen Anne and Lincoln’s 0 0 draw with Franklin.
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John Harrison
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Franklin
Hornsby May Join Giants in New York
Rumors say Rogers Hornsby may play second base for the New York Giants next season. Reports from St Louis and Cleveland claim Hornsby could be sold after a dispute with Cardinals management and a large fine, following Giants’ $150,000 offer last summer.
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Cleveland
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Brenton Poised for Big 1921 Season at Cincinnati
Seattle graduate Herb Brenton draws high 기대 from Cincinnati experts led by W A Phelan, a noted diamond authority, as he prepares for the 1921 season with Co. K Brenton earns praise for his prospect and form.
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Herb Brenton
Seattle
W. A. Phelan
Cincinnati
Brenton
Boxing Rumors Circulate Around Notable Title Fights in New York
Reports mention Hattling defending weight crown and a 15 round bout with Mike Dowd in New York City. Willie Meehan weighs in for an 18 round scheduled clash with fob Martin, also in New York at week’s end. Other moves include Altie Neck and Gotham lightis returning to New York, and Willy Jackson against Biddle Pitasimmons set for 15 rounds in New York on October 1 with $2,600 backing.
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Mike Dowd
New York City
Willie Meehan
Fob Martin
ABF
Wille Jackson
Biddle Pitasimmons
Chatty Walter Mails Visits Seattle After World Series Feat
Walter Mails the Seattle visitor and Cleveland southpaw praised for six straight pennant wins and a 16 inning World Series win over Brooklyn. He plans to stay a couple of days before heading to Sacramento California.
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Beattie
Sacramento
Cal
Ane
Brooklyn
Serira
Malia
Coast Ball Scandal Case Reopens in Los Angeles
The county grand jury will resume its investigation into alleged Coast league gambling tomorrow. Players and managers denied Barton's claim that Vernon members bribed others. Actress Virginia Dorr, who testified, will be recalled tomorrow.
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James Irving
W. Baker Barton
Vernon
Virginia Dorr
Mtoten Picture
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Langford to box Lee Anderson in Portland bout
Langford the big colored heavyweight from California faces Lee Anderson in a 10 round scheduled fight in Portland. The promoter says ten rounds, but insiders expect two or three shorter sessions given Langford's recent form.
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Sam Langford
Austin & Salt
Fam Langford
Frank Farmer
Portland
Lee Anderson
California
Leonard Beats Tillman In Lightweight Bout
Akron Ohio October 19 Benny Leonard lightweight champion easily outpointed Johnny Tillman St Paul welterweight in a 10 round bout here last night
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Brenny Leonard
Johnny Tillman
St. Paul
Cross to meet Herman welterweight bill in New York
Marty Cross and Tillie Herman, both welterweights from California, open the week's bill with a 15 round bout at the Commonwealth club tonight. Tomorrow Phil Delmonte faces Johnny Hays at the Star Sporting club, and Friday Tex Rickard starts his welter elimination series.
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Tillie Herman
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Pagi Hetic Bill
Commonwealth Club
Phil Delmonte
Johnny Hays
Star Sporting Club
Tex Rickard
Britton Offered Bout With Basham For 25000
Jack Britton welterweight champion has been offered a title bout against English champion Johnny Basham by RCC Welch the London promoter. Britton would accept for 25000 plus round trip expenses Morgan states.
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Jack Pritton
Johnny Basham
RCC
Welch
London
Dan Morgan
Britton
Morgan
Heisman Faces Grading Task at Penn With New Grid Machine
University of Pennsylvania coach Heisman develops a green 1920 squad with ten new players to fit into vacancies. Star end Artain Hopper is out with a dislocated elbow, while Johnny Thurman and others vie for line and center roles. Heisman emphasizes speed and brains as Penn shifts to a lighter, quicker style.
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Hanes
University of Pennsylvania
Heisman
Penn
Artain Hopper
Delaware
Hopper
Kalamazoo
Mich
Great End
Graves
Wallace
Deaver
Greenawalt
Jonny Thurman
Sam Rooted Ed Die Punishment Theme At Theatre
Readable fragments show a stray note about Sam supporting Ed through punishment and a box office cue to obtain chewing gum from the Metropolitan theatre box office via Bill McCurdy. The remaining line recalls amiable three cushion billiards play.
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Bill McCurdy
Frederick & Nelson
Acta
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