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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1919
Page
8
In New Haven on June 9, Chief Meyers homered and drove in runs as the Americans defeated Bridgeport. Meyers also contributed a sacrifice fly and set the tone with a strong defense in a close game.
A scorched, fragment filled page mixes boxing gabble with baseball box scores. Names like Willard Dempsey and Worcester feature amid stray lines on games in Waterbury Springfield and Providence. The prose veers from sport to street talk, capturing a noisy, unscripted sports column vibe.
A garbled column by Ty Hettinger references figures like Jess Willard and Jack Denipse with talk of elections, management, and public notices. It mentions interviews, concessions, and alleged plans, detailing political maneuvers and public commentary from an array of named individuals.
Reported at Pirshing Stadium, American athletes dominated events with a world record time of 1 minute 37.4 seconds in the 590 meter relay, while Canada France and Australia also placed. The day highlighted American sprinting prowess and notable performances across multiple disciplines.
Barry delayed his joining the Philadelphia Athletics amid trade talks and a pending decision on whether he would play for the club. The discussions included a trade involving Maurie Shannon and Bob Smith with other players before he reported to the team.
The Western tournament begins with both amateur and professional teams slated to play. The event features the Mujgets challenging any 18 year old city team, with additional squads including the Wanved Sac and Cy saders. Games start at 2.
A belated effort by the Yankees helps them defeat the Red Sox in two games. The article notes late rallies and key plays behind pitching and offense, highlighting New York’s grip on the series.
The article discusses Carpentier and Dempsey potential bout talks in New York with promoter plans for a boxing club and arena. It notes financial offers, possible February meeting, and the aim to stage a heavyweight title clash without public decision until after the next bout.
Crowds pour into Toledo as boxing fans flock to witness the world heavyweight title clash between Jos Witla and Jack Dempsey. Hotels fill, wagering grows, and both camps hype the fight with training camps drawing daily attention from locals and visitors alike.
The Sacrament Juniors secure their fifth win of the season by beating North End 13 to something. Pitcher Lavei fanned eleven with sharp fielding by Devitt. The team, idle for a Sunday, issues a citywide challenge to youth squads aged 12 to 34.
Reports from Toledo outline Dempsey facing Wilard in a planned July 4 heavyweight title bout. Dempsey weighs were announced with 26 being deemed permissible as promoters insist the fighters avoid clinch holds. Training has shifted to light work with Willard slated to stay sharp two more days. The piece also notes a local Twilight League game where the A W Burritt team beat US MC Printers 18 to 8 after a switch in opponents.
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