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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1919

Page

6

Forest Hills opens amid famed players in tennis event

The National Lawn Tennis Championship at Forest Hills begins amid heavy weather delays. Top contenders include Norman Brookes, L. Patterson, Randolph Ly sitt, R. K. Thomas, Maurice McLoughlin, and William M. Johnson. Patterson faces strong test against Alexander as Americans aim for strong showings in the World Program with Davis Cup implications.

Ayn Tennis Tyreighth United 3Ional Lawn ‘Tennis Assoe Forest Irrow Rupie Farralians Normian Brookes Ld L. Patterson Randolph Lysit Thomas fLobert Ndley. Murray California Ttle William M. Johnson Doughty Liiwinner Pacific Sortar William J. Til- 2d Lane Riichard Norris Wilthe Maurice McLoughlin Forest Hills West Hills America Great Portance de Mien Itu Paterson Wresslar Lian Vicks Buetterson Auatyel Mira Newport Boston Shutanplom Patterson Perail Big Anzac Brookes Norman Brookes St. V. Thomas Ccourts Ltookes Willis J5 Davis Ute Southampton Patrick O'Hara Wood Wimbledon Barkhana Valieys Murray Murary William Rosenbaum Dean Matthey Howard Voswell Edward Delsne Frank TL Anderson Conrad Jovle Frederick J Alexander Gerald Fatterson Morrow William M. Johnston Lyett Watson M. Washburn Tilden Shar Silden Ikumegae Hoy Clarence J. Griffin Ise Jiformiun U Ve Wml Alexander Uie Jean McLoughlin Pasterson Tila Midletden Louden Arman F. Ureckoes Min

Benny Leonard Prepares for Bartfield Clash in Hadleyon

New York August 25 Benny Leonard returns from a month in the mountains with his mother and begins light training at a Starlemgh gym. He plans September 47 bout with Soldier Bartfield in Hadleyon, aiming to be in peak shape for a tough match. George Engte assists Leonard while Gibson negotiates a $5,000 Detroit trip offer and a proposed $70,000 house if they meet.

New York Genny Leonard Freisehrirn N. Y Soldier Bartfield I Hadelyon Leonard Bhooo Paar Gibson Spa Benny Detroi Harvey Thorpe Leonard+Teniller Mitch

Fifty Mile Ocean Race for Power Boats September

New York Aus 25 An event scheduled for Sunday September by the Vamp Yeeht Chik under American Love Boat Association rules. Boats will be timed for speed with prizes awarded and certification by the US authority.

New York Aus American Love Boat Association

Mohicans and Weystiertes clash at Benoside Park tonight

A fragmented report describes Mohicans facing Weystiertes in a game at Benoside Park under unclear details. mentions devstones, Top dieanondys Sa, and performances by KRevstones and others with odd spellings and garbled names.

Devstones Che Vender Shay Shims Netty Mohicans Benoside Park Thie Vo Teun Top Dieanondys Sa Atetoek Krevstones Aleve Klinger Thos Clobman Wiles Mieberg Methaw 2Ry

Hillies Defeat Boosters In Pittsfield Ballgame

Pittsfield toped Worcester as Mitteeld collected six hits and three runs before substitution. Reiger pitched strongly as McCapry starred with peculiar plays while Worrestat and others contributed to a decisive early lead. Worcester faltered late and the Hillies held on for the win.

Pittsfield Worcmstia Levene Worrestat Alain Shram Mitteeld Eilor Reiger Hoe Worgesser Elf Tic Mureau Waorcester Bay Aolusee Worcester Oyly

Poor Control in Box Beats Phils Reds 7 Phillies 4

Cincinnati needed six hits to beat Philadelphia 7 to 4 as a chaotic seventh inning produced five runs aided by wild pitches and errors. The Phillies managed nine hits but left eight runners on base, while Cincinnati capitalized on a late burst to seal the win.

Phils Reds Phillies Philadelphia Cincinnati Kousih Laree Tases Bells Errously Pearces Pret Gresser Uases Itig Reuther Linuixnnat I

Dodgers Find New Backston Picked Up by Nap Rucker

A ragged cryptic item mentions Nap Rucker and a Dodgers backston pick up in a season setup. It references recruits and prospects, with scattered names and places, but the readable text is fragmented and unclear about concrete events.

Dodgers Nap Rucker

Jimmy Wilde to Box in Waterbury Foreword

The Impartial Rooter reports British boxing star Jimmy Wilde coming to America in the third week of September. The note hints at a ringside appearance and potential matchups with notable fighters, alongside general speculation on U S boxing matchups and fan interest.

Jou Berty Jimmy Wilde Heatan Wil Laneh Willy Fia

Yanks Win Final Western Battle From White Sox

In a rough western clash the New York team edged the Chicago White Sox. A late single by Tolin and a mixed play sequence produced the winning runs. Browns fell behind but fought back as the series stretched toward a decisive finish with Wash in sight.

Yanks White Sox

Athletes to Represent New England Selected

A New England Amateur Athletic Union committee names Boston Athletic Association representatives for national championships at Franklin Field Philadelphia September 12 13. W D Hayes 100 220 yard dashes Marl Thomson high and low hurdles James W Briscoll 410 yard run James Connolly one tile runs Harry Barwise running high jump Maree Wright polovantz Withitan Mocanix 440 yard hurdles.

Boston New England Association The Amateur Athletic Union Franklin Field Philadelphia W. D. Hayes Marl Thomson James W. Briscoll Jaenves i. Connolly Harry Barwise Maree Wright Polovantz Withitan Mocanix Boston Athletic Association

Baseball Results and Vague Mentions From A damaged Page

Fragments describe Detroit pitchers and a win in a game. The text references an old fashion and a “bonsarial parlor” phrase, with unclear details about players, teams, or dates.

Bogash and Ketchel to Clash in Club Rooms Bout

Tonight at the monthly smoker in Kossuth street club rooms Louis Bogash the state lightweight champion meets veteran Al Ketchel in the main event. Three supporting bouts pair O'Connell with Young Jackie Brown with Paddy and Fussimmons with Young Starkey. Referee is Young Meanliffe of Connecticut with Kartmann handling ring duties.

Acar A Kossuth Street Louis Bogash al Ketehel O'Connell Jackie Brown Paddy Nick Fussimmons Young Starkey Young Meanliffe Connecticut

Fragmented 1920s sports musings and election notes

A garbled column mixes sports mentions with political hints. References include American League standings, a Carl Mays election, White Sox victory jabs, and playful quips about baseball figures like Eddie Collins and Taith not hitting balls.

Ratner claims Dempsey can beat Joe Beckett

Historian notes Ratner asserts that Dempsey could defeat Joe Beckett in a future bout. The discussion references boxing legends and trainers, with focus on Dempsey’s potential performance and possible opponents.

Ratner Dempsey Joe Beckett

Fragmented OCR read reveals unclear court or medical notes

The readable fragments mention names, places, and dates muddled in a garbled text about individuals and proceedings. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the damaged OCR excerpt.

Torn for Dyer lifts Boston to tight win

Totals show Dyer driving offense with several hits as Medlin Roth and others contribute. Shorten and Lert score on bases while defensive plays and stolen bases key the late innings. Leenard and Cupminebar pitchers work through tight action with multiple runners left on base.

Dyer Boston Medlin Omes Troth Roth Shane Veh Cohh Ainsmoth Sacriice Its Shorten Bneh Estan Derroig iMase

Herman Leaves for Hartford as Seats Sell Fast

Bantamweight champion Pete Nerman heads to Hartford to finish training for his title bout with Jove Laynel in Waterbury on Labor Day. Lynch arrived in Waterbury to train near Driveway Park while demand spikes for tickets. New York and Boston buyers energize the market as Wappy Jack Snelling erects the arena.

Pete Nerman Bridgeport Hartford Jove Laynel Waterbury Lynch Driveway Park Tierman Capitol City New Haven 22Nd Street B Sth Avenue New York Tommy Ryan Boston Philadelphia New Orleans Jack Snelling Brass City Snelling Associated Press United Press

Mrs Michelson’s Swim Challenge Not Accepted

Mrs. Merle Michelson announced that Anna Baum did not accept her long distance swim challenge for Bridgeport’s city championship. Michelson aims for a six mile endurance race while Baum suggested a meet at Seaside Park during the next water carnival.

Merle Michelson Bridgeport Anna Baum Captain Baum Seaside Park Michelson Wairfield Beach Fife Guards Miss Baum Mrss. Michelson

Miss Bromley Wins Mixed Foursomes at Shenecossett

Miss Adelaide Bromley of New Haven and G. W. Carrull of Norwich captured the mixed foursome event in New London on Shenecossett links after a playoff against Mr. and Mrs. C. X. Bicknell of Cleveland.

New London Conn Adelaide Bromley New Haven G. W. Carru Norwich Shenecossett Links C. X. Bicknell Cleveland

Shastern Beagle Yesterday's Results

Pittsfield defeated Waterbury 4 to 1 while Providence Worcester played on the grounds. Today’s games include Providence at Bridgeport New Haven at Hartford and Springfield at Pittsfield. In the National League yesterday Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 7 to 3 with several games postponed. Tonight Pittsburgh visits New York Cincinnati hosts Philadelphia Louis travels to Brooklyn Chicago plays at Gooston. American League results feature New York and Chicago amid Washington and St. Louis games.

Shastern Beagle Pittsfield Waterbury Providence Worcester Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Springfield Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelpha Louis Brooklyn Chicago Goeston Lion G. Werrall Ieverend Philadelphia U. SL. Louis Washington

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