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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1919

Page

10

Americans Win First and Hand Ponies Second Game

Springfield split a doubleheader with Bridgeport losing the opening 6 to 4 and winning the second 5 to 4. Lennon pitched the first game while Springfield handed Bridgeport the second in the ninth frame, with Brackett and Lennox among the standout players in a contest heavy with errors and base running miscues.

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Baseball results and trades sweep through multiple leagues

The report lists American and other league results with St Paul and Milwaukee games, Toledo and Rochester matchups, and Toronto Baltimore readings. It notes Robertson signing with Chicago Nationals, a Willard boxing purchase in Kansas, and Jor Biggert sold to Boston. The chaotic clipping presents scattered scores, trades, and signings across cities like Norfolk, Lawrence, and New Haven.

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Billy Gershel Dead Popular Amateur Cueist

Billy Gershel a prominent amateur cueist aged seventy seven died in his Uitgellan Court apartment after weeks of poor health. A longtime billiards devotee and former expert who won matches with top players, he served as president of the American Amateur Billiards Association and supported the sport’s welfare and amateur ranks. He was associated with Doyle's and Fuller's billiard academies and was well loved by patrons and peers alike.

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Washburn and Williams Advance in Net Tourney

In Newton Massachusetts rain delays paused play on the grand sectional doubles for the Longwood Bowl. Washburn of New York and Williams of Boston advanced after a 4 6 6 1 6 4 victory over rivals Inman and Barter, while Norris Williams and Pell also showed strong results in the resumed matches.

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Barnes Increases Lead In Western Open Play At Mayfield

Veland leads by four strokes over Hagen as Mayfield cards 289 to keep pace. McLeod of Chicago and Hackbart of Cincinnati set records on the back nine while Tom McNamara and Douglas Edgar chase the score in a tense round. Hampton and Reid post solid marks as the field tightens toward the final days.

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Eastern Team Wins Hard Fought Doubles Match

Cleveland observers report a hard fought doubles match in which Lisseas and Voshell of Brooklyn defeated Carran and a Cleveland partner in three sets with scores around four to three. Other winners included Williams and Wabber of Chicago defeating a California duo in straight sets.

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Newsdealers Fight For Right To Sell Papers With Odds

DETROIT Mich duty 24: Michigan law bans publishing betting odds or horse race results. State Supreme Court to hear challenge from Louis and Frank Crosscup and Max Levine. Solomon and local distributers charged with illegal sale. Four dealers postponed in police court as lawyers seek Supreme Court review.

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Pelky Seeks York Bout Amid Heavyweight Talk

York July 14 report notes Artin and Pelky eye heavyweight clash with Dempsey as possible foe. Pelky says recent form and conditioning could force a title shot, despite not yet winning a bout against Dempsey. Also mentions a Springfield club notice ordering town course rules.

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Fort Miami Stake Won by Walter Cox

Fort Miami stakes at Grand Circuit card were topped by Walter Cox driving My Uoocile in a 2:09 pace per en try. The event split into two divisions. Edward Ish suffered a compound fracture and was hospitalized. Best times include 8:04 1/4 on the trot and 2:04 3/4 in the second pace division. other starters listed with results. Moran rumor and London Alexandra roses noted in brief.

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Leading Batters of Bridgeport Club

Bill Skiff and Gene Marhigh led Bridgeport club batting Saturday with ten and eight at bats. Skiff scored points and drove in runs while Marhigh finished with ten? points. Other players listed include Grimes Brackett Braun Wonse Herring Martin Lake McKenty Walst Lennon Loan.

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Ruth Powers Yankees Past Red Sox in Boston Duel

Babe Ruth homered for the fifteenth time this season as Boston defeated New York 4 to 3. Ruth drove in a key run and sparked the Yankees with his big stick in a tense game at Boston.

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Fragmented scribbles mix sports chatter and crowd scenes

The text reads like a chaotic sports and crowd report with scattered names and events. It mentions fans, a baseball game context, and various players or figures, but the garbled OCR yields little coherent action or clear outcomes to summarize beyond a general sense of a noisy ballpark scene.

Lewis Receives Offer to Box British Champion

Charles Ceeman reports the English boxing scene with Ted RG Lewis linked to a potential match against welterweight champion Coebran. Cochran voices a stance about the purse, with figures around five thousand pounds under discussion.

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Giants Edge Braves In Eleven In Opening Series Thriller

In Philadelphia the Giants edged the Braves 7 6 in 11 innings as Bancroft stood on first with two out and the ninth inning miscue led to a late rally. Meuse started right field swap and Cra vath used a pinch thrower. G Smith earned the win, Micher took the loss. Reds beat Pirates 3 1. Mollwitz hit by pitch and Groh's double provided the scoring. Senators blanked by Phillies 1 0 in Washington opener with Johnson scoring the lone run.

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Gershel Mourned Here At Bridgeport Club Events

The Bridgeport club remembers Gershel Mourned here for years and a place on the Billy Gerth bill board team. His high single game and tournament averages mark a career cut short by poor health. Also notes on Amateur Billiard Society and local sports chatter include Dempsey Willard neighborhood street fuss and Sunday golf injunctions in Massachusetts.

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Will Limit Seats at Title Tennis Tournament

The organizing committee for the national championship at West Tennis and the August 23 event annou nces seat limits to 740 to allow police planning. The wartime 7,000-capacity will be doubled, yet still below Davie Cup chair. The article notes continued interest and historic tradition shaping the event.

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