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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1919

Page

6

Americans Close In On Boosters- White Sox Triumph

Americans win 4 to 1 over the Yankees in a brisk game at Newfield Park. Lindstrom pitched effectively, supported by strong fielding from Braun, Kay Grimes, and House. Key plays included a decisive sixth inning and sharp defense limiting Yankees to a single run, while Des and Gardella contributed in the field.

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Bats, Batting Averages Stir Baseball Talk

Readers ponder how recent stars like Doc Johnston Roy Peckinpaugh Jim Thorpe and Rogers Peckinpaugh shine amid spring baseball action. Reports note Johnston tops Indians at first base while Peckinpaugh courts a hot streak as Thorpe adjusts after switching teams.

Doc Johnston Indians Roger Peckinpaugh Yankees Jim Thorpe Braves Roy Peckinpaug Jim Shorge Giants Peckinpaugh Johnston Tarpe

Eddie Cicotte At His Best Against Yanks Wins 2 1

Eddie Cicotte pitched effectively as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 2 to 1 in Detroit. Boston pitchers limited Detroit to fifteen hits and secured the opening game of the series on July 20.

Eddie Cicotte Yanks Red Sox Tigers Detroit Mich Boston

Norman Ross Wins Seine Swim for 6500 Metres Title

Norman Ross of San Francisco in United States Army won the Seine swimming match across Paris this afternoon covering 6500 metres in one hour and 30 minutes. Bacigalupo of Italy was four fifths of a second behind, Hoss, Morris? Australian, was third, close up.

Patus Norman Ross San Francisco United States Paris Bacigalupo Hoss Morris

Leading Batters of Bridgeport Club

Local batsmen compiled six hits yesterday as chances were few and batting averages held steady overall. Key players included Ray Grimes gaining one point and Bill Ski dropping three, with Brackett adding two and Shanty House contributing two, while others slipped one or two points.

Bill Ski Ray Grimes Baker Brackett Vin Bill Latone Grimes Brann House Herring Martin Walsh

Classy Field Ready to Start at Toledo

Toledo Ohio July 20 Twenty racing events with purses over 29000 will fill Grand Circuit horses this week. The feature is the three for all pace set for tomorrow afternoon. Entries include Miss Harrig M Single G Directum 7 Gillan T Un and Verlic Paichen for a 2000 purse. First day cards include the 211 pace 214 trot and the 217 trot. Four races per day with Saturday set aside for postponements. The mile track at Fort Miami is fast according to visiting horsemen. This marks Toledo's second year in the Grand Circuit.

Toledo Ohio Miss Harrig M Directum Gillan T Verlic Paichen Fort Miami Harsenen

Baseball Stats and Odds From The Impartial Rooter

In the Eastern standings Providence and Worcester led with 36 wins and 22 losses, Bridgeport third at 6 and 4, while the Grays now lead by two games. The week was poor for leaders with Providence 4-3 and Worcester 2-5 amid rain delays. Major league notes include Cincinnati losing the NL lead, the Giants going 4-0, and the Yankees slipping toward third place after a 5-4-? week. the Red Sox dropped to seventh. Also commentary on weather, policy jokes, and the era’s sports chatter.

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Waltz Ready to Face Ine for New England Featherweight Title

Sammy Waltz, fresh from a praised exhibition with Dutch Brandt in Meriden, seeks the New England featherweight crown by facing Tommy Ine in a 15 round Meriden bout at Hallover Park. The card also features Neil McCabe versus Eddie Trembley in eight rounds and Kid Rocco versus Younus Mack in six.

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Johnston Star Dominates Clay Court Meet Highlights

In Chicago on July 20 the ninth annual clay court tournament crowned champions. William M. Johnston of San Francisco won the national men’s singles title, defeating Tilden Jr. of Philadelphia. Johnston also shared the doubles title with Samuel Hardy, beating Guiness and Graven. Miss Corrine Gould of St. Louis captured the women's singles, and Gould teamed with Mary Katherine Voorhees of Chicago to win the women's doubles.

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Prohibition Parodies and Patent Potables Spark Satire

A spoof tirade lampoons Prohibition era policy and politicians with playful quips about prohibition, rum, and bootlegged clever tonics. It introduces fictional products and mock endorsements, slinging puns about substances, cautions, and the era’s social mood through a jaunty, period-voice style.

Kumagae Captures New York Net Title Third Time

Ichuia Kumagae won the New York state singles tennis title at Utica defeating Charles Garland Jr. of Pittsburgh in straight sets 6 3 8 6 1 6 1 and earned permanent possession of the McLaughlin trophy. Peck Griffin and Garland won the doubles reaching 6-2 7-5 4-6 6-1 over Frank and Fred Anderson Jr.

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Sterling A C Challenge to Americans Game

The Sterling Athletic Club challenges the Americans for a game on August 7 in Augusta. The event aims to showcase local clubs, with duties and entries to be coordinated by Sterling officials.

Sterling A. C

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