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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1919

Page

8

Giants Open Season with 19 7 Victory Over Phillies

Philadelphia started strong but Giants prevailed 19 to 7 in the opening game. Jace Baird errors aided the Giants as Jacobs forced runs and the inning featured balks misplays. New York hitters found hits every inning with Doyle and Kauf homering, while Beore pitched for New York and a separate game saw Brooklyn beat Boston 4 to 1 at field.

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Thousands of New Baseball Players Return From War

The war increased baseball participation with as many as 100000 more players. Grover Alexander and Rabbit Maranville returned from overseas, hailed by fans as part of a swell in the sport. The National Baseball Federation expects 1920 to be the biggest year yet.

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Back in the Game with New Life for Baseball

War's end brings renewed vigor to baseball as returning AEF players, led by John A. Veydler, promise revived contests. The Stars and Stripes notes 95,000 players will rejoin U S sites, boosting enthusiasm and moral for young athletes across communities.

The Stars and Stripes

National League Results and Upcoming Games

Nets of scores show New York 29 Philadelphia 0 and Boston 1 at Chicago with rain delaying Pittsburgh at Chicago. Upcoming games include New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston, St Louis at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at Chicago, and St Louis at Cincinnati. American League results list Boston 16 New York 9 and Washington 1 Philadelphia 0 in 12 innings with other games rained. Next day action features Chicago at St Louis and Cleveland at Detroit with Cleveland at Detroit.

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Boys' Club Opens Season With Alpine Juniors At Sea

West End Boys Club pall nine opens its season against the Alpine Juniors at Seaside Park on Sunday May 11. Captain R L Burger leads a squad showing strong practice and enthusiasm. The brief notes also mention scattered baseball results from college and league play and a few pitching details.

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Ruths Home Run Sparks Red Sox Open Season

The major leagues opened with six of twelve games played amid rain in Chicago and Detroit. Babe Ruth led a Red Sox attack, homering in the first inning as Boston piled up 13 hits for 14 runs, while Walter Johnson earned a 1-0 win in extra innings and Curt Curley pledged 1000 if Doyle defeats Bogash. The piece notes overall weak play and errors, with Johnson and Petry highlighted among strong hurlers.

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Mohr and Doyle In Feature Bout In New Haven Show

New Haven on April 28 features Paul Doyle of New Haven vs Walter Mohr of Brooklyn in a four round star bout at Itaiun Riverside. Doyle and Mohr have met seven times with sensational work and a return match anticipated. Also on the card Hartley of Derby meets Louis Bagash of Bridgeport for the lightweight title amid several other bouts.

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Fragmented 1920s era gossip and stray quotes mix

A jumble of stray notes from a bygone issue collects dance attire talk, prohibition quips, tax exemptions, and social asides. It weaves random names and places into a hazy portrait of local chatter and humorous snippets.

Whaley Chosen League Supervisor Amid Dramatic Meeting

At a tense Tid tetrial eagie store briefing Whaley was appointed supervisor of the industrial league with UMFS. The group tentatively agreed to begin the season May 1 with six clubs including Singers Lebes and Chan Lees. The league plans to expand to eight clubs. selection of an official hall was deferred to the next meeting.

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Ruth's Homer Nets Opening Win Over Yankees 10-6

In a brisk opening game, Ruth belted a homer in the first inning as the Red Sox defeated the Yankees 10 to 6 in front of 13,000 fans. Boston rode timely hitting and strong pitching to seize early control, while Johnson and Perry endured a long exposure to the lineup.

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Talcott Signs with Detroit After Yale Pitching Weighs In

Talcott, Yale star pitcher last year, signs with Detroit after contract talks. The move follows his standout season and positions him for immediate impact with the Detroit team as the season approaches.

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