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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1919

Page

6

Americans Triumph 5 1 Behind McKenty at Newfield Park

McKenty pitched for the Americans in a 5 1 victory over the Hillies at Newfield Park. Gene Martin starred with three hits and a key RBI sequence, while Reiger struggled at times against the Americans' defense. The battle featured tense late-inning drama as the Americans extended their lead with timely hits and solid fielding.

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Prolific Baseball Notes Mix With Proposals and Rumors

A jumble of sports and political blurbs, detailing Ty Cobb era quips, league standings, and Providence versus Hartford results, with scattered mentions of Dempsey, Carpentier, and Prohibition era comments. The piece weaves team outcomes, financial notes, and public notices into a chaotic snapshot of late 1920s sports and society.

Illustration of Taylor pitch shots in golf technique

The article explains two golf pitch shot styles used by Byron Taylor. It compares a cut pitch to land near the pin and a waning mashie style with run. It notes stance, club alignment, and flight direction to help golfers learn the fine points.

Taylor

White Sox Lead Grows as Giants Reds Pace Pace

Daily baseball update from New York on July 27 notes the White Sox extending their American League lead by a half game over Chicago and Cincy, with New York slipping. In the National League the Giants and Reds stay within reach, while Sam Rice and Pep Young show continued slumps. The report covers series results, trades including Phil Douglas, and several shutouts and streaks across both leagues.

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Billy Johnston Wins Northwestern Title in Minnesota

Billy Colinton of San Ursa claimed the Northwestern title in Minnesota by defeating Juan of Minneapolis in three straight sets. Jonathan and Peeh Sin won the doubles title with partners Dayne and Brattan, securing a 4-3, 4-? victory in their match.

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Net title duel in tennis doubles victory by Neithercut Hawley

Mrs Neithercut and Sam Hawley captured the net title beating Torin Wheelen and Gregars Vivi in two straight sets 6 2 6 ? at the tournament. The pair advanced to the final after strong play and earned silver trophy cups for the doubles championship.

Mrs. Neithercut Sam Hawley Mra Roof Nrathecad Ham Thawlay Torin Wheelen Gregars Vivi Sarardis Farie Ado Seahorse Tan Thawer Carl Selwen Nuillyn

Giants Protest Leads Reds To 3 1 Victory

Protests from the New York Giants forced a decision that the protest game versus the Cincinnati Reds would resume to finish nine innings. The Reds won 3 to 1 after the original game was halted, with key plays and lineup changes noted as the teams prepared to rebuild momentum for the resumed action.

Lion taming expert seeks divorce and public fascination

In Chicago a lion trainer known as the world’s neatest woman animal trainer sought divorce from Otis Celeste Murphy after he failed to support, amid sensational claims of cracking a whip and taming lions. The piece shifts to mixed sports notes with baseball scores and team snippets from Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and St. Louis.

Chicago Otis Celeste Murphy Cirthers CB. Mauphy

Tigers Take Odd Game of Series From Indians 2-1

Tigers win a 2-1 decision over the Indians in the series opener. Detroits pitching held Cleveland to four hits as the Tigers edged ahead in the pattern of the four game set. A cluttered box of miscues and scoring details from the day are noted in the report.

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Hurley's Big Ship Plan Is Widely Commended

The plan for a faster Atlantic service draws widespread praise. Messy telegrams of congratulation flood the Shippira tour with support. Models and drawings are being prepared, and W Gabbs of New York, with his wife, plans to depart for England with a complete set of drawings and provisions for shipbuilding.

Hurley Gamit Davers New York Eugland

Connecticut Tennis Play Ts Sot for August 5th

Connecticut state championships at Norfolk Country Club feature doubles and singles events. The schedule shows singles starting Tuesday with notable entries and doubles beginning Wednesday, with entry fees and tournament committee oversight announced.

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Hadgeport Defeats Waterbury in Weekend Tilt

The Hadgeport Choy Ottis secured a victory over Waterbury Cry in a Saturday game. Local standings and scoring details remain unclear due to partial OCR readability, but the match concluded with Hadgeport ahead at final whistle.

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