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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1919

Page

8

Jack Coombs Deposed as Phillies Manager. Lennon Shines

Bridgeport notes a 6 0 win by Lennon over the Weissmen in New Haven. New Haven was hit hard but Lennon kept them from scoring while Enright struggled. Providence defeated Pittsfield 8 3 as Gearin held the line. Hartford swept Springfield with decisive scores 3 2 and 12 11 in two tight games.

New Haven Bridgeport Enright Lennon Providence Pittsfield Rbi Grays Gearin Hartford Springfield Dan Sherman Miller Piet Fame Medlowee Bentley O'Connell King Baker Lennox Wilder Hart Bradshaw Green Mayberry Allen Griman Warren Adams Brazil McEhyee Grimes Cosgrove William Adams O'Conne McLeod Springield Meyerjack Carlson Meyer Jack Fraze Ave Mn Carigon Frazer Adams Frazer

Caducs-Prer's Reez y Munk and Baseball Notes

A satirical piece titled Caducs-Prer's Reez y Munk by Bugs Baer blends political humor with exaggerated rants about leaders and power. The text also includes scattered baseball box scores from Hartford, Springfield, Worcester, and Waterbury, detailing plays, errors, and pitching notes with player names and statistics.

Grand Circuit season to be record breaker at North Randall

The Grand Circuit season opens at North Randall track on July 7 with expectations of a record field. Three hundred twenty one entrants are listed as the season kicks off, signaling a peak period for heat harness racing.

North Randall Track North Randall

Ed Walsh Resigns From Milwaukee Club Amid Rule Dispute

Veteran pitcher Ed Walsh handed in his resignation to manager Clarence Rowland citing league rules banning the spitball. The former White Sox star referenced ongoing suffering and political jabs as he left the Milwaukee American Association club.

Milwaukee Tuly Ed Walsh White Sox Walsh Clarence Rowland

Impartial Stall Backed by New Twirlers for Bridgeport

Bridgeport bolsters pitching with two Philadelphia transfers Chambers and McHlenty while Eddie Lennon shines in a strong outing. The club plans to rely on a deep roster as players ready to fill gaps push for spots, with Baker and Schreiber posting notable line scores in recent games.

Briggeport Twilers Chambers McHlenty Philadelphia Eddie Lennon

Yankee shortstop extends hitting streak toward major mark

The Yankees' light hitting but rising star has now hit safely in 28 straight games, surpassing Babe Ruth and Zack Wheat milestones. He trails Ty Cobb's 40 game streak, with Willie Keeler's 44 as the ultimate target, while boxing and boxing champion references appear in the same column. Dee Ware contends he was not credited for a stolen base in Monday's game, and officials are urged to correct box scores across city papers.

Worcester Waterbury Waterbuy Craig Hank Schreiber Hiis Abo Kelly Gardella Potterger Ishnsen Werre Tyler Waters Tee Kiefer Porter Hargrave Dowd Schreiber Williams Flynn Murray Leary Connolly Einally Dee Branafield Baoe Ruth Boston Red Sox Zack Wheat Cobb Roger Willie Keeler Jess Willard Texas Maurice Cester Shortston Redmond Thedmond Doe Ti

Batting Figures For Bridgeport Players Stated

Ski extends hitting streak to sixteen games as Bridgeport bats slump with seven total hits. Grimes adds a double and raises average toward .300, while others post modest totals across the lineup in a poor team day.

Bul Ski Agai Ray Grimes Sgurey R. Grimes Kolit Baker Brarkett Braun Lai Add Martin Walsh House Lennon

Berry Named Athletics Manager at Cornell

New York journalist Joly Romeyn Berry announced today that Berry has been named manager of athletics at Cornell. The report notes Berry’s credentials and provides details on the appointment process and expected duties.

New York Joly Romeyn Berry Oly

Cornell names new graduate manager of athletics

The article announces the appointment of a new graduate manager of athletics at Cornell University succeeding Ervin Kent who resigned to enter war service. The appointee plans to oversee reorganization and broader development of Cornell athletics, expanding efforts in Eastern colleges.

Cornell University Ervin Kent War Service Bern Corewell Bveal Ithaca Cornell

Bresnahan Faces Financial Ruin in Toledo Baseball Venture

Friends recall Roger Bresnahan once Giants star catcher now president and owner of a Toledo American Association club. He lost all his money and 25000 debt, blaming inability to attract players. At 49 he plans to return as an active player amid his financial crisis. He asks Organized Baseball for consideration.

Roger Bresnahan Giants Toledo American Association Bresnahan Roger

Giants Gain on Reds in Interleague Victory

New York Nationals beat Cincinnati 8 to 3 as Benton limited Cardinals to three hits. Averus and Zimmerman drove in runs with four singles and a Zimmerman triple, who even stole home in the sixth. Dodgers and Pirates opened Brooklyn’s Pittsburgh series with a 2 to 1 Brooklyn win. In a split doubleheader, Boston won 5 to 2 then Cincinnati claimed 3 to 2.

Giants Reds Benton Cardinal New York New York Nationals Cardinals Cork Averus Zimmerman Triple Zimmerman Louis Dodgers Starthie Iba Pauletta Stock Chaar McCarty McHenry Chase Kauff Shollen Sachases Hletcher St Louis Alis Toate Buin Meniléy Innnings Meadows Sitchen Doak

Cravath Succeeds Iron Man Coombs as Manager

Cravath takes over as manager of the Phillies after Coombs resigns amid team dissatisfaction. Coombs cites lack of support and injuries, notes Baker’s decision to replace him, and recalls his own pitching career with Connie Mack. Cravath, with Phillies since 1932, is popular with players.

Cravath Iron Man” Coombs Coombs Baker Whitted Sicking Meusel Mee Baker Tutle Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Phillies Patrick Moran Cincinnati Brooklyn Texas American Association

Postseason Series Planned Between Leagues

The American Association and the National League pennant winners agreed to a best four of seven postseason series. Games will start in October with the first three in the American Association champion's home city and the remaining games in the International League winner's home ground.

New York American Association Cub

Eastern League Results and Upcoming Games

Bridgeport 6 New Haven 0 and Providence 8 Pittsfield 3 recaps. Worcester 1 Waterbury 6 Hartford 12 Springfield 2 11. Tomorrow Bridgeport at Hartford Waterbury at Springfield Providence at Worcester New Haven at Pittsfield. In the National League New York and St Louis 1 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 3 Boston 8 Cincinnati at 3-4 Today St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston. In the American League yesterday Cleveland 4 St Louis 2 Washington at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland Boston at St Louis.

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Coombs to Quit as Phillies Leader

Philadelphia reports Jac Coombs will resign as Phillies manager before week’s end and return to Texas with his wife. Close to the club, he blamed lack of competent players from President Baker and a stormy meeting with Baker led to Whitted being told to leave, with Coombs retiring from baseball.

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Mitchell resigns as president of the Cubs

Chicago relief notes announced by the National League champions that Mitchell resigns as president to devote time to managing the club. He is succeeded by William Veeck as president and William A Walk as vice president. John O. was elected secretary.

Chicago Fred Mitche Cubs Willi Mitchell Wiliam Veeck William A. Walk Veeck John

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