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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
6
Good fielding and timely hitting helped New Haven win two games here, Bridgeport losing 5-2 and 3-4. Worcester beat Springfield 6-2. Pittsfield blanked Hartford 6-0 as Tillman pitched well and errors fueled the visitors’ scoring.
Entries are being received for the Two Dole Christicle golf match at Weatogue Country Club Stratford tomorrow at 6 pm. Obstacles test golfers with unusual devices while Alany signified intention to compete and the club promotes entertainment for players and spectators alike. Providence 2 Waterbury 1. Providence outpitched Williams in a sharp battle to win 2-1 as the Grays bunched singles with a two-run second inning.
Cleveland hammered four New York pitchers in a high scoring 15 to 9 victory. The Yankees faltered behind Bagby who struggled on the mound for the second time in the series.
The Impartial Rooter notes a weekend spurt by Americans over league leaders prompting rest. We highlight Weissmen’s Bridgeport visit, Murphy's gang, a proposed Dempsey bout, and local chatter on baseball, boxing, and football amid a busy sports week in Hartford and New Haven.
An outfielder is recorded as being out in the field, with emphasis on defensive play and fielding duties. The fragment notes positioning and misplays during a game, highlighting the challenge of reads and catches in shallow and deep outfield areas.
Miss Marjorie I Kinder of Bridgeport Conn recently won the national Junior title and the Junior re-entry match with a 97. The event at Caldwell N J featured A Szymanski missing a shot on a wrong target and Norwalk Conn Infia club’s A Py Lane taking the NRA individual pistol match 5 yards with 293. Bayles of Connecticut Civilian team placed second with 286. John Hession of New Haven tied for fourth in the small bore 1000 yards sweepstakes.
Misses Manny Durack and Wilhelmsa Wrylie, Australian swimming stars, refused to enter competitive events but won two exhibition races at the Chicago Athletic Association carnival. The meet marked the second annual public-spirited carnival with a program allowing exhibition swims under AAU rules. A telegram from Fred W. Truhren, secretary of the National AAU, clarified they must compete in official events.
The New York Giants on their Western trip set two attendance marks, drawing 82,121 to see Giants vs Reds in Cincinnati and about 28,004 in Chicago. The Chicago crowd overflowed, forcing many fans away as gates closed early.
Philadelphia staged a seventh inning rally to beat the league leaders 5 to 3 in Cincinnati as Eller held the Phils scoreless six innings before a late burst. Blackburn homered and Luderus drove in runs to seal the win for Philadelphia.
Charles Nervey, manager of Tod Lews, hopes to pair his fighter with Benny Leonard after a tense Newark standoff. Leonard and Lewis have dodged opponents, with Gibson ducking a title bid while Trayn Hatter and Shire clubs push for a Lewis versus Leonard clash. Milford results show Perkins, Peach and Maher, as Strs challenge teams for Sunday in Tredeport.
The Rethiphenr penihallib at He Stoekh 1 team op ei on The Americans played their first Sweden match. The score ended tied with equal goals for both sides. A large crowd witnessed the game and reacted with much enthusiasm.
The American League considers postponing to Friday arguments on a temporary injunction restraining John son from suspending Carl Mays. A Thursday board meeting was called to review the league president's role and the alleged auction of the presidency amid the dispute among club owners and executives.
The Australian team visits to play an international match against the United States Lawn Tennis Association contingent. Details list team personnel including J. Griffin and Watson M. Washburn, with selections from Brooklyn and Winnipeg clubs preparing for early September competition.
Two four set matches open the National lawn tennis doubles championship at Longwood. Williams and Washburn defeated Kumagae and Throckmorton 6-3 0-6 6-4 6-8, while Bundy and McLoughlin beat Davis and Johns 6-4 7-5 4-6 6-4. The field includes Brookes and Patterson awaiting a feature clash with Williams and Washburn.
Manager Tris Speaker of the Indians protested a loss to the Yankees at the Polo Grounds. The dispute centers on a first inning play where Frank Laker scored on Tipp's single, aided by a wild throw to the Yankee dugout and ground rules about base advancement. Speaker argues Baker should have reached only third, while Spenser claims the runner was headed to second.
The Alyrtic Beach team invites Acme Jrs Shamrocks or any 16 or 17 year old club to a game at Ft Trumbull Beach diamond at noon on Saturday. Myrtles will practice tonight at Ft Trumbull and all players should be present at sharp.
Yesterday results show Now Haven 3 Bridgeport 2 and Worcester 6 Hartford 9 while Presidence defeated Wareebury 2 1 with Pittsfielt 5 loss to Now Slaven. National league notes Cincinnati 3 Broomlyn 2 and other games listed with unclear scheduling. American League mentions Westortt Clevedatird Weyraug 7 and St Powis at Posten with several matchups.
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