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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1919

Page

8

Johnson Blanks Yankees Indians Defeated by Sox

Shore pitched well for York today while Walter Johnson was more effective with men on base as Washington defeated New York 1 to 0. The scoreline shows Senators 1, Yankees 0 with the Sox also prevailing in another game.

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Trials, Cleveland Face Off In Low Scoring Tilt

Two base hits mark the game as Chicago defeats Cleveland 7 to 6. Key moments include Wambsganss and Gardner turning double plays, while bases on balls and early pitching changes shaped the outcome. Moran takes the loss, Morton and Phillips strikeouts tally.

Cleveland Leibold Jackson Smith Gandil Willa Williams Jamieson Morton Phillips Klepfer Mone Enzmann Kleprer Pitener Moran Tiger Brenens T St, Louis Austin Gedeon Tobin Sisler Jacobson Gerber Shocker Demmitt Koob Detroit St. Louis Bush Ehmke Philadelphia Callahan Bearea Bancroft Baird Riderus Cravath Smith A &M Pearce Bost Ebbgert Rawlings Powell Rt Cruise Holke Boeckel Moranville Wilson Po Scott P Demarse Ts Ates Phiadelphia Boston Maranville Riggert Staten Baird Waigon Borekal Holka Scott Demares Demarre Ay Scott Reis Cardinals Cincennatt Anether Innats Cine At. Louis LOUTS Ah Reich el Shotton Stock Miller Hornsby E McHenry Y Laven Snyder Ames Schultz Meadows Paulette Daubert al Groh Roush Neale If Kopf Bressler If Wingo Ruether Cincinnati Firon Fice Rath Cincinnnati T Ff Ames Meadows Zin Struc Ler

Greatest purse ever fought for a Toledo bout debated

The article argues the Dempsey Willard title clash is the greatest purse yet for a Toledo bout. It notes Dempsey’s youth and knockout power, Willard’s age and absence, and recalls Dempsey’s 1916 activity including sixteen fights with multiple knockouts.

Toledo Dempsey Fred Palten Jack Willard Jose Johnson Havana Cuba Frank Moran Madison Square Garden New York Moran Dempacy Carl Morris Bill Brennan Fred, Fitton Tim Sigon Porky Flynn TY Kellar Batting Levinsky Gunboat Smith

Kerr Will Fly To New York Not London With Overseas Flight

Kerr led Handley Page plane to shift aim from London to New York in a proposed nonstop night flight. Adverse mid ocean weather and fragile wings spurred the change while a New York start promises a later Paris bound run. In baseball there were base hits Lamar Thomas Walker and fielding notes. Losing pitcher Naylor.

Harbor Grace N.F Kerr London Daily Mail New York France Philadelphia Lamar Thomas Walker Hooper Vitt Jones Naylor Selbold Rogers

Five Leading Batters In Two Major Leagues

The report lists top hitters in both leagues with Pedkinpaugn's streak noted. Roush Southworth Peckingpaugh Cravath Young Veach Sisler appear among the leaders with solid averages guiding their teams. Veach and Sisler endured tough days with no hits, while Cravath and Young dipped slightly.

Roush Southworth Peckingpaugh Cravath Young Veach Sisler Bar Pedkinpaugn Ynasona Gabrapsg. Sravaths N.Y Pitts Williams Phila I Foekin'ph Nuv Cobb Detroit Flagstead Dot Sisley St. Louis

De Valera Attacks Nations Covenant at Liberty Rally

New York July 3 Hamon n Os Valera president of the Irish Republic denounces the proposed nations covenant he says would safeguard pirate nations and curb liberty efforts He issues a communication to the peace conference dated May 26 asking that De Valera Count Plunkett and Arthur Griffith be allowed to participate in drafting the covenant.

New York Ire-e Mr. de Valera Count Plunkett Arthur Grifith Spaugue Covenant

Airplane at Lordship to Take Off Today

Lieutenant M. Hogue of San Francisco will pilot the aircraft from Lordship Manor taking a number of passengers aloft. The plane recently wrecked a propeller and one wing but repairs have been completed for today's flight.

Necessa Himane Lordship Manor M. Hogue San Francisco

All About Ollie by Fred Torryville in Toledo

Toledo praises Ollie Pecord as referee amid local pride and a note of congratulations from Judge Aaron De Cohn. The piece highlights Pecord’s long life in Toledo and his athletic background, including boxing and boxing refereeing, with mention of a major tennis match featuring Miss Ryan and Miss Lenglen.

Fred Torryville Toledo Pecord Tolota Hras Madi Ag Toledu Ollie Pecord Ollie Pecords Gilic Sd” Tts Aaron de Cohn Municipal Court of Cohn Ollie Olle Glite Ife

Australian wins British net title at Wimbledon

Australian Paterson defeats Lt. A. Rngscote of England to win the singles championship 6-2 6-1 6-3 as the event closes. Mixed doubles mentioned in the fourth round.

Wimbledon Patterson Australia Cael A. Rngscote Exigland

Rabbit Punch Not Barred in Toledo Battle

In Toledo on July 4 heavyweight rivals Willard and Dempsey plan a boxing match with one arm free and the kidney punch banned. The rabbit punch to the neck will not be barred and fighters may tape hands in dressing rooms. Attendees included referee Olie Pecord, Tex Rickard, Major A. J. Drexel Biddle, judges, and managers.

Toledo Willard Dempsey Olie Pecord Tex Rickard A. J. Drexel-Biddle Jack Kearns Demp

MUGS RUNS AND ROUNDS IN HARD FIGHTING VAUDEVILLE

The piece describes a chaotic boxing bout featuring Jazzbo and Whoozus, with exaggerated slang and crowd reactions. The fight includes repeated knuckle exchanges, swollen eyes, and heavy punishment as spectators wager and heckle. The prose shifts into satirical lines about fixed figures and authority, ending with a note about external complicity.

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Five Million Birds Experiment Notes

Fragmentary report mentions an experiment involving about five million birds conducted across the 17th and 18th, with limited context on purpose or location.

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Baseball scores from Eastern and National Leagues

Yesterday results featured Bridgeport 7 Springfield 6 Hartford 10 Pittsfield 7 Waterbury 4 New Haven 2. Worcester Providence game set for tomorrow with Belt odds not stated. Brooklyn 6 New York 4 Cincinnati 4 St Louis 1 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 1 Boston 3 Philadelphia 2. AMERICAN LEAGUE Washington 1 New York 17 Chicago 1 Cleveland 1 Boston 8 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 3 St Louis 1. Today St Louis at Cleveland Detroit at Chicago Washington at New York Philadelphia at Boston.

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