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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
10
Bridgeport defeats Providence 6 0 as Lennon stars with strong pitching. Grimes and Skiff provide key hits, while Harrington allowed leading offense in early innings. Pittsfield tops Worcester 4 1 as an outbatting edge seals the win.
Alexander pitched his first game since June 17 and led Chicago to a 7 to 2 victory over Boston today. Also notes Avon’s challenge to local 16 17 year olds and Springfield vs Hartford details with player performances and box-score highlights.
New York wins final game of doubleheader 3 to 0 in Detroit after a 13-2 earlier Detroit split the two games, taking four of five in the series as Boland faltered and timely hitting helped the Yankees.
After a hot day Bray Ski led Bridgeport with a three bagger and a single in four at bats boosting his average to .855. Ray Grimes added two hits in three trips, Gene Martin homered as he returned to action, while Bit Lai slipped below .220 as delays and notes adjust the batting leaders.
The article argues against universal club length changes and stresses matching club length to a player's height and arm length. It notes tall players often swing with shorter clubs while shorter players need longer clubs to achieve a similar arc. It cites examples like Jim Braid and Louis Tetler and discusses uptight versus flat swings and upright vs fat lie angles.
Waterbury hosts a four game series with Bridgeport starting today after a two game Providence swing. Herring to start for Waterbury with Grimes possibly pitching. Lennon's pitching shines as he edges toward the 200 strike pace and Pat Moran rebuilds the squad amid tight league races.
Jockey L Fator, noted for sensational riding since season start, signed to a three year contract with Sam Hildreth. Hildreth paid $15,000 for the mount papers, acquired from Stuart Park for $18,000. Fator, discovered on an Idaho ranch, first rode in a real race in Cuba last winter and will be paid $80 a month, with earnings likely multiplying that figure many times.
Brooklawn Country Club opens its annual elite mixed doubles tournament today at 8 PM. Six courts will host first round matches with 16 teams entering, progressing daily toward a Saturday final. Draws list pairs including Neithertut Hawley vs Waldo Catlin and others. later events include a city title in August.
Captain Watson M. Washburn of New York and Lieutenant Dean Mathey of Cranford return from over a year serving with the A. E. F. They will debut at the Greenwich Invitation Tournament starting July 17, after competing in France and England.
Philadelphia announces catcher Walter Tragesser has joined the National League club. He came from the Boston Nationals via waivers, strengthening the Phillies roster.
Providence may add Eddie Kelly to their lineup for today’s game against New Haven. The ex American outfielder, released by manager Grimes after a Philadelphia trip, received a notice to report to New Haven with a Providence position open. Kelly, a quick fielder with strong bat, hit near .380 while with the Americans.
Boston July 15 The Australian tennis team led by Norman E Brookes will not reach the United States in time for the eastern doubles championship at the Longwood Cricket Club next week Secretary Richard Bishop of the Massachusetts Tennis Association announced they were en route but later reported they missed the Aquitania and would sail on the Adriatic due in New York July 28 The team includes Gerald L Fatterson R L Thomas and Randolph Lycett as other members
A chaotic round by round recollection of the Willard Dempsey bout features quotes from Oddities and observers. Critics debate if Willard was knocked down or out while rounds stretched, with bets and tax jabs noted as part of the spectacle.
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