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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1919

Page

9

Crowning a King Dempsey Clinches Heavyweight Title Victory

The Impartial Rooter celebrates Jack Dempsey as the sixth heavyweight champion after defeating Jess Willard in Toledo. The piece traces the Queensberry era and lists past champions, noting Dempsey’s imminent stardom and a possible title defenses against Carpentier or Beckett. Willard earned $100,000. Dempsey's tour promises further earnings.

Jack Dempsey Dempsey Willard Toledo Marquis Queensbury King Jim Corbett Sullivan New Orleans London Corbett Fitz Fitzsimmons Jeffries Johnson Poilermaker Havana Marvin “Hart Jack Root Alsc Tommy Burns Hart Jim Jeffries Reno Nevada

Great Swimmer to Be Politician Kuke Kahanamoku

Hawaii’s famed swimmer Kahanamoku pivots to politics, entering Honolulu city supervisor race. His candidacy stirs local campaign humor as supporters tout his records and Olympic fame, while rivals fear splashy disruption. He has long been a national athletic icon and Hawaii’s pride.

Hawaii Erasv Honolulu Poland Kahanamoku Honoholi Sanrancisco United States Stockholm

Double Victory Over Pittsburgh Puts Reds on Top

Chicago victory over St Louis 4 to 3 follows Cubs 4 Cardinals 3. score details reflect a wild day with key contributors listed including Stock and Hornsby. Specifics are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a close game and Red's ascent to first.

Pittsburgh Reds Cubs Cardinals Chicago St. Louis Gr. Louis Tabribson & Smith Mitler Shotten Hornsby

Eastern and National and American League Scores Bounced Around

Yesterday results from the Eastern League include Bridgeport 5 over Pittsfield 1 and Springfield 4 over Waterbury 2. Worcester beat New Haven 4 2 Providence 2 Hartford 1. Saturday saw New Haven 3 Bridgeport 0 and Providence 6 Hartford 0 with Waterbury 17 Pittsfield 4. Team standings show Providence 38 18, Bridgeport 31 20, Worcester 21 88, Waterbury 27 22, Pittsfield 23 87 460, Springfield 29 92, New Haven 31 54, Hartford 39. In the National League Cincinnati 8 2 over Pittsburgh 1 0. Chicago 4 over St. Louis 3. Boston 4 over Brooklyn 4. American League yesterday Chicago 4 Detroit 3. St Louis . Cleveland 2. Washington 3 New York 1. Upcoming games include Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia.

Bridgeport Pittsfield Springfield Waterbury Worcester New Haven Providence Hartford Martford Ww. L Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Boston Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington New York Stanling Brooklyn St St Louis Boston Philadelphia Ream L. P.c

Braves Beat Dodgers 6 4 In Brooklyn Clash

Boston grabs a 6 4 win over Brooklyn with Kikk Johnston hitting a homer for Boston Olson, Demarece steals, Crowdy and Griffith sacrifice hits. Olson also part of double play and base on balls influence. Grimes loses pitcher while Mamaux and Smith also pitched for Dodgers.

Kikk Johnston Olson Demarece Crowdy Grinith Johnston Onetchy Boston Brooklyn Crimes Mamaux S&s Smith Demaree Grimes Mamalux Smith Maimiaux Douglas Snyder Chicago St. Louis Bailey Doug‘Bailey Hendrix Giintes Braves Riggert Pa & A Ui Rawlings Powell Cruise Holke A Boecke Q Maranville S& Gowdy Ag Brookls Auly Golfith Myers Konetoky Schmandt Ward Miller Pears Mitchell Hickman Demebrueger Botals Konetchy Gowdy

Congress Motto Reflects Aversion to Responsibility

Champ Clark remarks suggest that avoiding accountability could be a common stance among lawmakers, implying a broader trend in legislative behavior rather than a single stance. The comment frames responsibility as a shared concern across Congress.

Champ Clark

Butte Mining Office Damaged by Blast

An explosion of dynamite in the entrance of the Anaconda Copper Mining pay office in downtown Butte Mont damaged the office and nearby buildings. An iron grating was blown against a building, narrowly missing a street car full of miners. Estimated damage about $6000.

Butte Mont Anaconda Copper Mining Company

Order Restored in Peru After Pardo Exit

In Lima on Saturday July 6 normal conditions were restored after yesterday's revolution that toppled President Jose Pardo and set up a provisional government under President-elect Augusto B. Leguia. No troops remain visible and business and social activities resume. A cable censorship was established by the provisional government this afternoon.

Lima Peru Associated Press Jose Pardo Augusto B. Leguia

President Wilson Meets Supreme Economic Council Aboard

President Wilson held an extended conference with Bernard Baruch Vance McCormick Norman Davis and Thomas Lamont of the Supreme Economic Council. The talks touched on economic aspects of the reparations clauses the blockade lift upon German ratification and other treaty questions. The message to Congress is nearing completion and parts will be finished early next week for delivery after the President’s return to Washington.

George Washington Associated Press Wilson Bernard M. Baruch Vance McCormick Norman H. Davis Thomas W. Lamont Supreme Economic Council Germany Washington

Claims Men Beat Him At Clambake

John Wargo of 561 Berkshire Avenue was beaten by several men at a clam bake in Nichols yesterday afternoon after he refused to repair a car. He was treated at Emergency Hospital with two stitches for a lip cut. Wargo said he did not know the assailants and noted police were present but did not intervene.

Nichols John Wargo Berkshire Avenue Maxwelly Wargo Fle

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