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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1919
Page
6
Bentley, a Springfield newcomer, starred for Bridgeport in a 3 for 4 effort driving in the decisive runs. Simmonds delivered early power and Cr Imes added key hits as Bridgeport split the twin bill with a 3-2 win in the opener while Adams and Skiff sparked a rally in the late innings.
Providence defeats Worcester 6 5 in a delayed game with late scoring and key hits by Cameron, Tyler, and Sweatt. Waters, Dee, and Werre contribute multi base hits as Carr and Colley drive runs. Umpires Bransfield. Winning pitcher Harsecomb. Time 1 44.
Waterbury stopped six straight losses with a 5-4 win over Pittsfield. Three hits and an error-filled fourth inning produced all Waterbury runs. Herbst started on the mound and was charged with the loss. Kahn finished the game for Waterbury.
The A Y Burritt baseball team defeated Bridgeport Hardware Co by 4 to 8 at Seaside Park. A later game against Constenetian is postponed then rescheduled, with Buritts set to face Crane Co in a Collegiate League match at the Eastern Malleable Iron diamond Friday night.
Ame s heavyweight champion Bob Martin of the American Expeditionary Force issues a challenge to the Carpentier Dick Smith winner. If no match is arranged here he plans to return to America to pursue Jack Dempsey. Also mentions local club games and youth boxing inquiries with contact details.
The piece stresses footwear importance for golfers detailing heavy hobnailed or thick rubber soled shoes for stability and stance. It cites Harold Hilton’s 1911 experience with wide sole and heel extensions and notes higher ankle support is preferred on nitty courses. It mentions size adjustments and rubber nailing as common options.
Gerald L. Matterson leads four top Australian tennis players arrive in New York late this week after Wimbledon. Among them are Brookes Patterson and Patternon with R V Thomas and Randolph Lycett. They plan to compete in major events ahead of the national championships and in doubles, bringing strong form from England.
East's Net Team defeated West in a tennis match with national title contender William M. d Hagon of California losing to Vincent Richards of New York while Axel Graven of California fell to an opponent. Lindley Murray of Buffalo and Vehiya Kumggae beat Halph Burdick and A. L. Green in doubles. Cincinnati suffers baseball mania as Giants and Reds chase league title amid dramatic clash between Tilden and Johnson.
The Young Emmels defended their Gaelic football state championship yesterday, defeating New Haven 4 to 1. Captain Casey McCarthy Kehoe and Moriarin starred as the home team fought hard but were penalized in a tough match reported by the American Association.
New York reports swirl of a major trade involving the Giants and Pirates, with speculation of Buck Brave and Robertson moving to Chicago in exchange for Outhelders, Paskett, and Mann, while Director Hendrix is expected to arrive. St James Wily wins at Avon Park as they bolster their roster with several new players.
Bridgeport tied Providence 3 1 Worcester 4 8 Sovinefield 4 New Haven Staterbury 4 Pittsfield 4 Hartford 4 Worcester Springfield New Haven Worcester Waterbury Providence Hartford Pittsfield Stratford New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland games today show New York at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis.
Cer Massy July report: Ouimet regains the Massachusetts Bay State golf championship by defeating title holder Jesse Guilford in the 36-hole final at Winchester Country Club. Both are Woodlawn Golf Club members. Ouimet led early and extended the advantage to seven holes by noon, then widened it further in the afternoon. This marks Ouimet’s return to major competitive golf in the region, with plans to play the national championship at Pittsburgh in August. A separate note from Meriden, Conn reports mite box collections for church vestry repairs, noting progress and August closure of the church for repairs.
Yesterday's big league batting featured Shoeteas Joe dagkson of the White Sox as American league leader. Peckinpaugh dethroned and Joel dagkson had three hits in five trips while advancing four and five points respectively. In the National league McHenry of St Louis rose with three safeties in three at bats to pass Ross Young and challenge Myers for second, as Myers and Young also improved their averages. The figures of the five leading batters in each major league roll in.
A chaotic Lawrence Kansas retelling recalls the Dempsey Willard bout with rambling anecdotes. The piece blends local pride and wild scenes, naming Jess and John Dempsey in a flood of informal, comic, and idiosyncratic phrases.
Tigers threaten with a ninth inning rally powering to victory as they plate late runs. Yankees slip further from the lead while Indians win and Mack's loss noted on page seven amid scattered weather mentions and distant town chatter.
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