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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1919

Page

11

Lewis to Meet O Dowd in Syracuse Title Bout

In Syracuse on Labor Day Ted Lewis former welterweight contender will fight Mike O Dowd reigning welterweight champion in a ten round bout announced by manager Dunfee. Harry Pierce of Philadelphia meets Walter in a ten round semi final with the winner to box lightweight champion Bernard in a ten round bout here on October 11. Pierce trains in the city after visiting relatives.

Hacuse WN. OY Ted’ Lewis Mike O'Dews Syracuse Dunfee Fee Harry Pierce Ofelphia Walter Brooklyn Bennard Pierce Ity Res

Herring Shuts Out Grays With Two-Hit Gem

Pitcher Herring allows only two hits as Grays are blanked 2-0 in a dominant complete game win. Grays struggled to mount offense, while Herring set the pace with sharp control and early run support.

Herring Grays

Wilhoit Ends 69-Game Hit Streak With Record

Wichita Kansas August 21 Toe Wilhoit capped a world record hitting streak by safely reaching base in 69 straight games. He faced 299 at bats, collecting 151 hits including 5 home runs, 8 triples, 2 doubles and 115 singles. Wilhoit has been sold to the Red Sox and will report in Boston next month.

Wichita Kan Toe Wilhoit Jack Ness Oakland Wilbhoit Braves Pirates Giants Wilhoit Red Sox Boston

Capablanca Wins Again In British Chess Play

Hastings England Aug 21 Two additional victories in the seventh and eighth rounds of the international victory tournament of the British Chess Federation at Drill Hall gave Jose R Capablanca a total score of 8 0 a game and a half better than that of Boris Watich the Serbian champion who won in the seventh but adjourned two games in the eighth round which he will probably lose Capablanca first defeated Michell of London and then won from Gentle of Mexico

Hastings England British Chess Federation Jose R. Capablanca Bors Waatich Capablanca Michell London Gentle Mexico

U S to Take on Australian Team in Tennis Match

New York Aug 21 Details of the Australia United States team match have been arranged by Julian Myrick of the USLTA and Norman E Brookes for the Australian Imperial Forces. The event at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills Sept 4 5 6 will feature four singles and four doubles and will not affect the Davis Cup contest.

New York Australia United States Julian Myrick United States Lawn Tennis Association Norman E. Brookes Imperial Forees West Side Forest Hills L. I England South Africa France Belgium Imperial Forces Calfornia

Unclear Public Report at Fairfieh and Middle Streets

Unclear text lists several individuals including Reilly, Flayves, Callins, Doremus, Gaybor, Darkin, F. Kerns, Ressque, Palmer, and Tom Issonugna. The report indicates a report time tomorrow afternoon at Lo'elock, Fairfieh avenue, and Middle street, but exact purpose and details are unreadable.

Fairfieh] Avenue Middle Street Lo’elock Reilly Flayves Callins Doremus Gaybor Darkin F. Kerns Ressque Palmer Tom Issonugna

Remington-Yosts to Play Milford Team Tomorrow

The Remington Yosts are set to face Milford’s baseball team tomorrow afternoon in Milford. Both teams prepare for a decisive matchup with high early season hopes.

Remington- Yost Milford Tomorroyy Remington-Yosts Milord Yosts

O'Dowd Britton Title Bout Set for Tonight

World welterweight champion Jack Britton and middleweight king Mike O'Dowd completed training for their eight round bout at Newark Sportsmen's Club New Jersey set for tomorrow night. O'Dowd sparred at Lakewood, drilling to counter Britton's left jab while trainer Bob Armstrong studied Britton’s style. Referee Harry Lewis appointed by the New Jersey Boxing Commission due to Slim Brennan's illness.

Jack Britton Mike O'Down Newark O'Dowd Big Bob Armstrong Britton Lakewood Slim Brennan Britton-O'Dowd Harry Lewis New Jersey Boxing Commission

Eastern League Results and Standings Snapshot

Eastern League results include Bridgeport 2 Providence 6 Pittsfield 8 Worcester 1 Springfield 9 New Haven Hartford 5 Waterbury 1. Standings show Worcester leading with 389 games and strong records for Pittsfield Providence Bridgeport Springfield New Haven Waterbury Hartford. Upcoming schedule lists Bridgeport at Worcester Waterbury at Pittsfield Providence at New Haven Hartford at Springfield.

Bridgeport Providence Pittsfield Worcester Springfield New Haven Hartford Waterbury W. Kl B.C. Worcester

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