First two games of the 1920 World Series

Here are the box scores for the first two games of the 1920 Negro World Series between Rube Foster's Chicago American Giants and the Knoxville Giants.

The Birmingham Reporter - September 25, 1920

This answers some questions, but raises others.  I guess if "Steel Arm" Dickey was to end his 25 game winning streak, it might as well be to Rube Foster's Chicago American Giants.

Who was C. Williams, pitcher for Chicago in the second game?  Did Chicago need to bring in some ringers like Knoxville did?

A big thank you to Larry Lester, Dick Clark, and Wayne Stivers who provided this image.

Note:  I modified the article by splicing portions of it together (it was spread over two images) and digitally removing many of the microfilm scratches and streaks.

7,133 Greet New Smokies

The Sporting News - June 27, 1956

The Smokies return to Knoxville after a season and a half.  Here's a simple chronology of the team in the 1950s.

• In 1952 they were a member of the Tri-State League and played at Smithson Stadium. 
• In 1953 they were a member of the Mountain States League and played at Chapman Highway Park. 
• In 1954 they were a member of the Tri-State League and played at Bill Meyer Stadium. 
• In 1955 there was no minor league team in Knoxville. 
• In 1956 the club moved to Knoxville from Mobile as part of the South Atlantic League and played at Bill Meyer Stadium.