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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
10
A chaotic, fragmentary screed rails at circuses and their acts, mocking ringmasters, performers, and touring programs. It rails against circus showmanship, calling the sport tawdry and disconnected from real stars while lamenting declines in tradition and public taste.
A fragmented notice describes daily excursions by the City Poor for the summer, featuring steamer trips and community service board activities. It mentions youths and hero figures, with emphasis on shared experiences and entertainment for children during the season.
A rambling, characterful reminiscence blends circus lore with boxing legends and modern cynicism. It ponders fame, the circus life, and the dubious value of prestige, naming figures like Gob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jefferies while riffing on showmanship and societal drift.
In a high scoring lineup summary, Burns and Dugan excel for Philadelphia as Pennock and Kinney hold steady. Boston offense struggles against Perry and Kinney, while Strank and Shannon spark late rally. Browns top Indians with a tense 2 2 decision and Coveleskie holds Cleveland in check.
Game notes show Cicotte allowing nine Detroit men left on base as Chicago’s Gandil and Jones collected two base hits each. Errors by Seibold and Young, plus sacrifices by Gandil and Weaver aided the White Sox. Ehmke and Cicotte pitched, with multiple double plays turned and nine Detroit players stranded.
The July 7 report notes two games moved to Tuesday by agreement between Startford and Hartford, listing Springfield as a partner city. It states both games will be played on Tuesday, reflecting scheduling changes and venue references.
A scrambled summary lists top hitters across American and National Leagues with batting averages and totals for players such as Teague Peck, Cobb, Flagstead, Jackson, Cravath, Myers, Young, Roush, and Jiuufl. The data show season lines and performance markers, highlighting standout hitters in a ledger-like sports brief.
Bridgeport players posted batting figures with varying averages and hits. Skiff extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single, while Grimes, Relly, Baker, and others contributed modest totals across 38 to 58 games and 109 to 212 at bats.
The Boston Nationals defeated the Springfield Eastern League team 4 to 3 in an exhibition game played here. Highlights include Boston scoring 1 in the first, then several runs, while Springfield answered with 3 in the seventh and two more in the ninth. Pitchers Scott and Mlingham backed by Gowdy Tragesser Lowe and Wilder contributed for Boston. Springfield used Gowdy and Wilder to a lesser extent in a close contest.
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