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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
11
In St Louis on August 4 Brooklyn wins the final game of the series 5 to 3 defeating the Cardinals. Brooklyn took three of four from St Louis as the game ended with a 5 to 3 score.
In Philadelphia at Shibe Park Lew Tendler, the city lightweight, outpointed Willie Jackson of New York in six rounds. Ted Kid Lewis, the ex welterweight champ from England, outboxed Steve Latzo of Hazelton, Pa. Frankie Britt of Boston defeated Joe Tiplitz of Philadelphia in six rounds. Eddie May of Allentown and Harry Pierce of Brooklyn drew after six half-rounds. Frankie Gontry of New York beat Jack Kuszsc of New Orleans.
Brooklyn’s Mel Coogan edged New Yorker Johnny Dundee in an eight round fight held in Jersey City on August 4. Coogan appeared the stronger fighter, earning a narrow decision over Dundee in front of local boxing fans.
A fragmentary quote from the Boston Transcript reflects on mountain air and a three week stay, noting relief and hotel charges. The text is terse and partial, offering a glimpse of a travel note or editorial aside without clear events or dates.
In the ASPTLRN League Bridgeport lost 7 to Waterbury 0 while Worcester defeated Hartford 11 to 6 New Haven beat Providence 1 to 0 Pittsfield faced Springfield with results pending. Games scheduled: Bridgeport at Waterbury New Haven at Providence Hartford at Worcester Pittsfield at Springfield.
NL results show Philadelphia 3 Chicago Brooklyn unspecified St. Louis 3 with Boston Pittsburgh rained out. Today fixtures: Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. AL scores list Philadelphia 7 St. Louis 3 and Chicago 1 Boston 2. Tonight Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at New York with Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Boston.
Philadelphia, Aug 4 Articles of agreement signed for the open championship of America in court tennis between Jay Gould amateur and Walter A Kinsella professional to be played at the Racquet Club in December. It will be best of thirteen sets with four on December 2 four on December 4 and the remaining on December 6 No advancing sets. Gould to receive a cup if he wins and Kinsella to get a large purse win or lose. Referee chosen from Richmond J Fearing or Harry Payne Whitney and the marker will be Fred Tompkin or Jack Souet.
At Jersey City Baltimore 1 1 Jersey City 2 8 in 10 innings. Binghamton 6 10 0. Buffalo 6 4. Newark 10 12 73 Reading 3 10 3. Toronto Rochester 3 6 a. Toronto 1 3 L in 10 innings. Louisville 4 Columbus 0 5 Indianapolis 7. Toledo 6 Kansas City 6 St Paul 4.
Police dispersed a small crap game near the Brooklawn dancing pavilion at night and arrested three young men. George King 18 946 Howard Avenue John Hanley 18 320 Clinton Avenue and John Sullivan 24 of 408 Denver Avenue were taken into custody after allegedly stepping outside to dice between dances.
Local tobacco firms boosted prices by a half cent per cigar amid wage disputes in Connecticut. Dealers warn of further increases as costs rise and nonunion Cuban makers struggle to compete with state brands. Some brands jump from five to ten cents a cigars, while others move from ten to twelve or fifteen cents per item. A customer laments the trend, predicting higher costs per puff.
The Board of Education will seek city attorney opinion on whether Leonard Asheim was overpaid for Grand Street school plans two years ago. He reportedly received 9000 for plans never used while contract called for 12000 fee and 3 percent of 300000 estimate. Officials criticized irregular payment and lack of prior approval, linking the issue to Madison school grounds delays and funding concerns.
London marked the fifth anniversary of peace with a grand Thames pageant headed by the king. A royal barge led a five mile procession of war crafts including two “mystery” vessels and the decoy ship Fa as crowds cheered across bridges and docks. The event honored merchant seamen and fishing fleet volunteers who faced submarines in battle.
The Board of Aldermen unanimously re elected Frank I Wyiett as military enrollment registrar. Park board reports Cedar Creek ferry project is needed but requires a landing on private property. An September hearing is set for a Connecticut company's Main and State street trek proposal. $4700 appropriation for the Legion house becomes available. Steeplechase Island purchase discussed with Mayor Wilson noting city saved hundreds of thousands.
The first legal execution by electricity was of WH Lars Kenmimler at Auburn State Prison on August 6, 1890, marking a pivotal moment in judicial capital punishment history.
Angelo Benarda of 47 Hallett street told police he was swindled of 400 by two con men two months ago. He delayed reporting, saying he feared the men would return and punish him if he spoke. He handed over the money after they promised a plan involving a halt at a large retail store.
Marguerite K. Ashford an attorney from Honolulu may become Hawaii's first woman judge. Petitions were sent to Washington requesting her appointment as circuit judge in Honolulu. Miss Ashford 46 is the daughter of Judge Clarence W. Ashford born and raised in Honolulu and a University of Michigan graduate.
Thieves entered rooms at 75 East Malin Street and took jewelry valued at about 200 dollars, including two watches and several rings. Police noted the loss as a local burglary report with no injuries reported.
Stratford area advertises moving rates as reasonable with contact Stratford 626. April law referenced in brief note.
John Egan, president of the Bridgeport Central Labor Union, was selected by the Machinists local executive committee to act temporarily as business agent in Samuel Lavit's place. The committee and Grand Secretary Davison held an all-day meeting to discuss the strike situation, with no change announced in Bridgeport. Lavit denounces charges as Bolshevist and cites a government letter praising his wartime loyalty and work with the War Labor Board.
Louis Lorenzo was taken to St Vincent's hospital last night for appendicitis surgery. Private Stephen Zatkiak of Fairfield has just returned after 27 months overseas duty in which he was wounded and gassed and he was mentioned in orders for distinguished service. Parishioners of the First English Evangelical Lutheran church welcomed former pastor Rev E Cooper back for a greeting sermon to the congregation.
A 26 year old amnesia patient, possibly from Brooklyn, was removed to Bellevue Hospital after a hysterical episode on a train from Bridgeport arrived at Grand Central. Police seek friends or relatives at 32 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, while doctors deem her a amnesia victim with unknown husband or home.
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