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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1919

Page

10

Cleveland Jumps To Second In AL Rank In Narrow Loss

In a tense Newfield Park contest the Hillies came from behind to beat Cleveland 3 to 2 in ten innings. McKenty and McHale starred for the locals with timely hits and superb fielding as Ray Grimes mishandled late chances. Marty Walsh pitched seven strong innings, then faltered in the eighth before the home crowd, while McKenty’s late misplay sealed the decisive tally as Boston gained a dramatic victory on Kids Day.

Ray Grimes Newfield Park Hildies Grimes Marty Walsh Vez Hammond Ray Lean Tovact Walsh Mr.Melkenty Bill Wai McKenty McHale Joe Birmingham Cleveander Mac Kenty Tillman Mr ‘Kenty Bil Hillies Mac T Messenger Gene Martin Brady Gene Hank Brackett Bates Baker

Last Chance Lost In Ninth Inning Scuffle

A dramatic ninth inning ends with Worcester gaining three runs after Bach's single with three on and two out. Earlier, Ray Grimes and Kenneth Grimes spark an Americans rally with key hits and a two stage error, Walsh holds firm until eighth, and 067 bunt miscue seals late loss.

Worcester Waterbury Bach

Flirting opinions stir crowds as cops clamp down

In New York and nearby cities officials push moral policing against flirtatious behavior. The piece lampoons the crackdown, mocks municipal attempts, and rails at the era’s social mores while noting eye catching fashion and theater culture.

Get hold of the ball says Seaview pro Jim Fraser

Jim Fraser the Seaview pro urges amateurs to grip the ball and follow through after impact. He contrasts a baseball swing with proper through motion to avoid slicing or hooking. He notes the rubber cord ball fattens on the face and stresses extending the clubhead after contact to improve accuracy and distance across irons and putter.

Jim Fraser Seaview Fraser

Grays Hero Today Seeks Lead After Home Stand

Providence Grays visit Newfield Park to face the Americans in a key league showdown as the Grays hold the top spot. Eddie Trembly and Young McAuliffe travel to Meriden for a semifinal, with Gene Martin a standout contributor and Hank Brackett a base-stealing threat.

Grays Newfield Park Providence Grays Cuests Pittsfield Springfield Massachusetts Eddie Trembly Young McAuliffe Meriden Trembly Neil McCabe Hartford

Barnes to Defend His Western Championship

Cleveland July 21 A few top golf professionals including Janes Barnes of Sunset Hill St Louis and Walter Hagen of Detroit have entered the Western Open Championship to be played next Wednesday through Friday at Mayfield Country Club Cleveland. More entries are expected as the field mirrors the recent National Open roster with Hagen the playoff winner.

Cleveland Janes Barnes Sunset Hill Club St Lows Waller Hagen Detroit America Mayfield Country Club Boston Hagen

Johnson to fight Flynn in Monterrey Mexico next Sunday

Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, now exiled from the United States, plans a comeback boxing bout against Dan Porky Flynn in Monterrey Mexico. The report from Galveston reveals Johnson’s reconsideration of quitting boxing, after fleeing the country and being shunned in England France and Spain. The Monterrey venue is the capital of Nuevo Leon.

Jack Johnson Dan Porky) Flynn Boston Monterey Mexico Galveston Tex Chicago Johnson United States England France Spain Moterey Wuevo Leon

New York Stars In Water Meet At Seaside Park

New York swimmers headline entries for the Metropolitan championship meets at Seaside Park on August 3, with men and women contenders including Leo Giebel Herbert Vollmer Ted Craius A Centra Rosas Charlotte Boyle Helen Wainwright and others. Officials and entries procedures announced.

New York Stars In Water Seaside Park Board of Recreation Sigan United Volunteer Life Saving Corps Leo Giebel Herbert Vollmer Ted Craius A. Centra Clarence ‘Rosas

Baseball Results International Reported From Several Cities

Baseball results from multiple games across cities show Newark beating Binghamton 3 to 0 with Binghamton scoring 1 in the final frame. Baltimore beat Buffalo 3 to 4 in nine innings in the first game. a second ten inning contest is noted. Rain affected Reading at Toronto and Jersey City at Rochester, with both games postponed or unplayed. the article adds a note on a fingerprint uniqueness statistic of one in 54 million.

Solomon Cleos Mother of Pearl Fifth Avenue Riverside Drive

Leading Batters of Bridgeport Club in Rough Day at Bat

Bil Skiff battled poor hitting with two near hits but two superb catches denied him twice. Grimes narrowed his gap toward a .300 average as Halvern league players on Frontow with GABOR WW Pro Shi! and others posted varied batting lines in a rugged showing.

Grimes Gabor Grimes SV Baker GL Brackett Ob Braun House IL Herring Martini GL Walsh MacKenty Lennett Ob Lovntt

Four pacers win on Toledo opening day at Mort Miami Park

Toledo July 21 Harness racing opened at Mort Miami Park with four heats won in straight sets. Single G paced the mile in 1 59 3-4 and a 1 39 3-4 last half 59 2-4 set a season record, with Directum Burnett and McGregor the Great among early winners. Local recruits from Bridgeport join the drive at the recruiting station.

Toledo Perents Mort Miami Park Direetr A. Burnett McGregor the Great Britton Vorkes Allen Allen Logi Harris AL Fleming Ae Directum J Murphys BOOS Verlle Patchen C. Burnett A. Thomas Aye Grey Sturgeon Gladys B Oro Lou Grattan Remenl Harry Mack Willow Hal Mavel, Jr Admiral Highland Lassie Jack Tecumseh Cox The Acme Haynes Hollyrood Naomi Dodge Miriam Guy Wyde Golden Frisco Blintara Britton Worbes McMahon Axsom M Otedonald Tregantle King Nugent Ann Maloney Devereaux Heglar Treckate Constantine the Great Cord Axworth Tithe Knight McDonald Baron Delgante

Cardinals Beaten In Fifteenth

Two base hits by Hornsby and three base hits by Heathcote lead to a St. Louis loss to Boston in the fifteenth inning. J Smith and Baird steal, Holke and Herzog involved in double plays. bases on balls and hits detailed, Goodwin and Ames pitching notes listed. Winning pitcher Filgin defeats Goodwin.

Pittsfield Poan Messenger Brady Pickup B. Devine McCorry Bates Hammond MatHalte, &S Birmingham Fortune Poland Tillman Bridgeport Pittsfield Bridgeport Devine R. Grimes Ill Grimes Man McHale Lai Martin Braun Balis Walsh Mckenty Ir¢Kenty MecLaughlin Hornsby D. Smith Dilhee Heathcote Bag Baird J. Smith Og. Wilson Smith Stack Ler Stock Cheney Holke Herzog Maranville Wolke St. Louis Boston Basa Aft Goodwin Demares Ames Goodwin Gowin Powell Gheneau Balf Hoefer Filgin Braves Cardinals Boeckel Inns Maranville Louis Smitth Miller Ib Tb Hornsby Heathcoert McHenrs Q Baird Dilhoeter Clemons Po Goodwin Lee Po Boeckel Herzos I Houxe el Thorpe Mariinville Wilson

Lewis Starts Training Under Jimmy DeFoi

NEW YORK July 21 Teddy Lewis began training today at Jimmy DeForest gymnasium for his return fight with Champion Jack Britton at Armory A A Jersey City on July 25 Lewis placed under De Forest care to be in best shape Britton works at Beach The eight rounder should be a good workout toward another decision with Britton Fans discuss likely outcome Some believe Lewis will win the decision forcing Britton to seek another chance

New York Teddy Lewis Jay de Forest L Branch Jack Britton Armory A. A Jersey City Lewis de Forest Britton Beach Ted Lowis

Rise in living costs spurs lone complaint against hawks

A fragment from a 19th century report notes a man named Elijah railing about rising prices. The phrase fed by ravens and a remark about things being very high appear as partial quotations.

Long Stand Elijah

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