Seattle's Defeat by Portland in Coast League Tilt
Seattle endured a rough Coast League game, losing 12 to 2 at the Portland ballpark. Starter Marty Gardner lasted five innings as Portland weakened Seattle with a strong fourth and fifth inning, while Seattle misplayed defensively and failed to back Gardner with timely hits. Portland advances with the decisive offense and better pitching by Ross and James.
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Woods Triumphs In Royal Club Card Main Event
Soldier Woods defeated Benny Hammer of Sacramento in the Royal club card main event in San Francisco. Johnny McManus the Los Angeles flyweight winner over Harry Scott.
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Soldier Woods
Benny Hammer
Sacramento
Royal Club
Johnny McManus
Los Angeles
Harry Scott
Auditorium bouts feature ends with Carmen beating Larry Jones
In Oakland Carmen defeated Larry Jones in the feature event while Jones was out pointed. Ortega beat Kid Palmer in the semi windup, Cliff Jordan beat Billy Schaeffer, Jack Eamund gon knocked out Jack McClellan, and Togo Kirayama drew with Harry Gray.
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Cliff Jordan
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Indian hurler Jim Bagby Dominates Early Season
Jim Bagby leads the year with the most wins among pitchers in both leagues. He stresses control and experimentation as keys to pitching, saying his control came naturally and improved with practice. He notes pitching has ups and downs, with tight games one day and offense supporting him another.
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Jim
Tereon
Sallee earns big with Reds after strong season
New York reports Slim Sallee’s 1920 season with Cincinnati Reds yielded over 5000 dollars in change and manager John McGraw pledges a higher salary for 1921, signaling renewed value for the pitcher.
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Slim Sallee
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Whitman Freshmen in Key Roles for Washington Tilt
Whitman College coach R W Borleske predicts a stronger team but admits limited practice and a heavy freshmen contingent. Only 14 days remain before the October 9 game with Washington as seven lettermen departed after last season.
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Nig” Borleske
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Wiley
Cordwell
Seattle
Luc and
Boyd
Colima Knocks Out Brodie In Vernon Main Event
Bert Colima defeats Herb Brodie by knockout in the second round of the Vernon main event. Brodie rose after the count but was ruled unable to continue. Frankie Haynie beats Johnny Myers and George Drew draws with Jack Oliver in a high drama card.
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Los Angeles
Bert Colima
Herb Brodie
San Francisco
Vernon
Brodie
Colima
Frankie Haynie
Johnny Myers
George Drew
Jack Oliver
Sherry Magee Refuses Old Timers Job Offer
Minneapolis report notes Sherry Magee turning down an offer from Joe Cantilion who targets aging players. Magee cites not being old enough to join Cantilion's group of oldsters.
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Joe Cantilion
Sherry Magee
Red
Joe
Willie Jackson After Lightweight Title Bout With Leonard
Willie Jackson says he can beat Leonard if the weight is ringside and he can make 135 pounds. He aims for the lightweight title and a sound business investment, noting Leonard gains weight quickly while he dries out. He suggests a ringside bout to avoid weight handicap.
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Grid Men Press on Under Lights For Whitman Prep
With six searchlights atop the opposite grand stands at Denny Field, practice runs after dark from 7 p.m. as varsity football candidates push toward the Whitman game. Allison notes lineup instability, newcomers rise briefly, and veterans deny lax effort while tutoring system keeps lettermen hard at work.
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Min Monamen
Guy “Tubby
Norris
Morris
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Solon
Ume
Varsity Football Practice Opens Under Coach Allison
Ernie Murphy sits on the sidelines as the Varsity drills continue. Ervin Dalley shows improvement with Crum and Washington headlines across conference papers. Seven p.m. dismissal looms after initial chalk talks and defensive coaching.
Anvil Chorus and Smoker Attract Portland Crowd
Fans attend a Rose Carnival scene while remarks lampoon elevator staff and city figures. The piece notes eight White Sox indictments, roasts a newsroom helper, and mentions a honey ham for $6.54 as part of a rambling column.
Stagg Teaches Shimmy Shift to Players
Chicago reports Coach Stagg's shimmy shift becoming a staple for fall practice. The move, a repeat winner from last year, is already in use by the team. New York notes a boxing law with a 15 round decision clause causing worry for easy money boxers, seen as a joker in the act.
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New York
Club Sport Programs No 4 The Y M H A
The Young Men's Hebrew Association plans a strong winter athletics push under Barney B Las tig as athletic committee chairman. A new clubhouse at 17th Ave and Union St upgrades facilities, enabling expanded sports and instruction by Ike Kulman in boxing.
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Hebrew Association
17Th Ave
Union St
Indians edge Browns as Bagby notches 30th win
Yesterday Jim Bagby hurled for Cleveland and secured his 30th win with a two bagger in a 9 to 6 victory over the Browns. George Sisler set an American League single season hits record with his 250th safety as the Reds swept a double from the Pirates. Hod Eller’s iron man bid for Cincinnati faltered after five innings in game two, Brenton relieving. Reds won 2 to 0 and 6 to 3. The Y M H A plans boxing calisthenics based programs including frequent membership smokers and a forthcoming public athletic exhibition in about two months.
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Browns
George Sisler
Hod Eller
Reds
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Pirates
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Maccabees
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ONE GAME IS PLENTY Bans on doubleheaders in Frisco
In San Francisco on Rept. 29 fans dislike doubleheaders with about half the crowd leaving after the second game starts. Local officials note the format does not suit Frisco patrons.
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Frisco
Davis to slug Tillman tonight in arena bout
Travie Davis defends welterweight title against Johnnie Tillman in a top regional showdown at the Arena. The card also features Billy Wright vs Phil Jensen, Handsome Romeo Hagen vs Val Sontag, Lorelie vs the Cow Surgeon, Zuzu the Filipino vs Fadie Jackson, and Kid Martin facing Jim Hrogan.
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Travie
Pugiliera
Clay Hite
Billy Wright
Phil Jensen
San Francisco
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Altho Billy
Romeo” Hagen
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Butcher
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Chi pitcher Cicotte tells grand jury of mob payoffs
Eddie Cicotte White Sox pitcher testified before Cook county grand jury detailing payments to eight players tied to the 1919 World Series fixing. He said he received 10000 dollars while Joe Jackson got 5000 dollars and that others were paid. gamblers allegedly placed money under pillows in a Cincinnati hotel. He expressed shame over the disgrace affecting his two babies.
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White Sox
Cook County
Grand Jury
Cicotte
Joe Jacksson
Jackson
Cincinnati
Infield Duel Shapes World Series Hope for 1920s Clubs
Henry L. Farrell analyzes the Brooklyn and Cleveland infields as key factors in a likely world series. He weighs players at first, second, short, and third, noting Brooklyn’s versatility and Cleveland’s reliability despite Ray Chapman and Joe Doerr’s losses. He concludes Cleveland holds the slight edge on defense and overall balance while Brooklyn shows stronger batting and flexibility.
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Joe Harri
Orst
EA Kenetchy
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Sharkey and Lynch Fight to Fifteen Round Draw
Sharkey and Joe Lynch, both bantamweight contenders, battled to a fifteen round draw in New York. Lynch was knocked down twice but finished strong, while Sharkey was sent to the canvas near the end of the bout.
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