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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
6
Milwaukee 3 Columbus 5 Toledo Kansas City 1 at Indianapolis postponed yesterday American Association standings reflect results from a ragged schedule with several games unclear due to postponement and incomplete reports.
Brooklyn beat Boston 2 to 1 to tighten the lead in the National League pennant race. Smith scattered six hits as the Dodgers struck for two runs in the third and fifth with Kennedy homering in the eighth. In other notices Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati twice to knock the champs from pennant contention and New York beat Chicago 7 to 2 in a routine late-season game.
Chicago police probe into alleged Major League gambling unfolds as Giants pitcher Jacob Benton testifies before the Cook County grand jury. Buck Herzog admits an $800 bribe allegation, while NL President Herdler and Giants officials claim no hearing was sought. The probe cites affidavits from Wilson and Boeckel and ties to Hal Chase betting tips in a world series context.
Old man Jinx explains the East High lineup is hit by eligibilities injuries and scholastic holds as Independence looms Saturday. Coach Kresensky notes three probable starters out while others battle to be fit for North Des Moines week. Front wall strengthens with a 1000 pound line and 345 pound backfield as plans shift to pierce the Independence defense.
The Cleveland Indians meet the Chicago White Sox in a key American League pennant race opener. Dick Kerr starts for Cleveland against Jim Bagby, with Cleveland riding a seven game win streak and Chicago six.
Ames Iowa Sept 23 More than 40 candidates for Iowa State College football are in daily scrimmages led by Head Coach Paine as new recruits report. Expect squad to reach 75 to 100 by opening, with many position changes and a free for all for first string spots. Captain Bord Hibbs and Byers East Des Moines star among QB material. Byers wins scrimmage place kick. Early formations only as Coe College visit looms Oct 2.
Mount Vernon Iowa September 22 George S Bretnall of Edgewood Iowa Cornell's star athlete arrived from Europe with the American Olympic team greeted by friends at the station and chapel. He set a 44 yard dash state record earlier and starred in the Coe Cornell duel. Bretnall competed in the 1400 meter relay at the Olympiad and helped the American team in Paris before resuming college work.
Faris reports the late W K Vanderbilt’s stable sold to A D K Masonber, a prominent American Cup horseman, for about 12 million francs in Milwaukee. In Pittsburgh, Harry Greb defeated local light heavyweight Ted Jamieson by technical knockout.
James N Ashmore a Iowa scout for the Hawk football team explains scouting aims and methods after attending the Big Ten meeting at the Audi torium hotel He rejects rumors of stealing signals and emphasizes observation preparation and analysis for improvement Bob Harris a former scout recalls a misled Indiana game and stresses the inexact nature of scouting and its reliance on game study
The report notes Tex Rickard was informed of an offer Smith may pursue this winter. Joe Stecher, champion ferryweight, teases a challenge if Cleveland Indians win nothing, while athletes prepare under Manager Pimng. Lips and Zimmerman, ex-Cubs star, discuss earnings and positions in baseball and wrestling circuits.
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