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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

Page

10

Grays Take Two to Lead, Mericans Fall in South

VIDENCH June 4 Providence beat the Mericans 4 3 in a two day league clash. Hour and Lennon pitched in a tight duel with Hour allowing a late two run burst in the sixth inning. Spaid played strong defense while Grimes and Cooney spark a Bridgeport win. Pittsfield beat Hartford 8 3 after a slow start. Springfield exploded for seven runs in the third and seventh innings to top Worcester 7 4.

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McGraw and Baker clash over Sicking ownership

In New York at the Polo Grounds on June 4 a heated exchange occurred between Joan McGraw Giants vice president and manager and William Baker Philadelphia club president. McGraw claimed he only loaned Sicking to Philadelphia to cover for Bancroft's injury and said Baker was trying to keep him.

New York New York Nationals Philadelphia Polo Grounds Joan McGraw Giants William Baker McGrosy Sicking Bancroft Baker

Patchwork of 1920s jibes and memories echo in commentary

Fragmented lines reflect a 1920s newspaper column lampooning politics, Prohibition era quirks, war aftermath, and social changes. It mocks figures like Kaiser and the U S army, notes humidity and trains, and spins satirical takes on fashion, beer, and public life with a breezy, slangy tone.

Water Carnival Planned By Miamogue Yacht Club

The Miamogue Yacht Club at foot of Seaview Avenue plans a saltwater water carnival from June 22 to June 21. Preparations at the clubhouse and grounds are under way to host numerous attractions. Entertainment committee members include Frank Kreamer as chairman and William Page as secretary, with H Schultze Joseph Williams Frank Hayman N Iverson George Frisble Richard Frost Richard Hayes William Hughes John O'Donnell and Walter Flannagan.

Miamogue Yacht Club Seaview Avenue William Hughes John O'Donnell Walter Flannagan

Walker from Columbia caps medal in Metropolitan tourney at Brooklawn

Columbia University captain Lucien Walker Jr. edged Gardiner White to win medal in the Metropolitan qualifying at Brooklawn Country Club. Heat and lengthy 36 holes pushed scores, with Walker firing 76-74 for a total 150 as 22 qualifiers crossed the boundary.

Brooklawn Garden City Gardiner White Lucien Walker, Jr Columbia University Staten Island Walker

Brooklawn Amateurs Record Falls at Lakewood Meet

Golf roundup at Brooklawn covers Brooklawn amateurs lakewood event with Gardiner White breaking the course record with a 73 in the morning, John Stearns tying it in the afternoon. W. Parker Seeley and Oswald Kirkby show mixed progress while Ned Sawyer and Grantland Rice peers compete amid heat and tough greens.

W. M. Reekir Scotchman Lakewood John N. Stearns Princeton Brooklawn Gardiner White John M. Stearns W. Parker Seeley White Parker Seeley Connecticut Marston Frank Newton Staten Island Boston Aloay Frank Hoyt Ehim J. G Ned Sawyer Tenry A Topping Georgy A. Dixon Bowers C. G. Walda

Tendler Knocks Out Chaney in First Round Fight

In Philadelphia June 4 Lew Tendler lightweight champion defeated George Chaney of Baltimore in one minute twelve seconds of the first round. Tendler opened with rapid jabs and a right to Chaney’s chin, followed by a hard right to the jaw and a left, sending Chaney to the mat for the count.

Philadelphia Lew Tandler George Chaney Baltimore Tandler Johnny Dundee New York Joe ‘Tinllts Harry Pierce Brooklyn Matt Brack Cleveland Youls Shibbepar

Yale Oarsmen Row Six Miles In Speedy Fashion

Yale Varsity crew completed a six mile trial upstream on the Thames with the first three halves in 2 minutes 30 seconds, finishing swiftly on the return run. Freshmen eight tested, water smooth, Churchill Peters back at stroke imminent, Coach Abbott optimistic. Southport A C issues challenge to Connecticut clubs in youth events.

YALES Fierry Conn Jung Yale Varsity Thaynes Girvam Tvo Te Gacon d’ Varsity Blue Garsmen Churchill Peters New Haven Abbott

Drawings for Match Play Feature Even Split

The drawings for the match play today distribute the strongest players evenly between the upper and tower halves ensuring competitive action through to the finals. Matches include Seeley versus Gwathney Benn versus Marston Proal versus Sullivan Rice versus Whittle Anderson versus Kerr Walker versus Chapman Hoyts Ward Carbart versus Abbb e Second Sixteen Hollander versus Benton Lath Newton Rhett versus Hubbard Kirkby versus Poinsette Smith versus Studdard Reekig versus Parrish Stearns versus Sawyer Topping versus Dixon

AL. Walker, Jr Richmond Gardiner W. White Nassau W. M. Reekie Upper Montclair J. N. Stearns, Jr Max R. Marston iGeorge A. Dixon) Jr D. B. Sawyer Siwanoy Oswald Kirkby Inglewood Henry J. Topping Greenwich J. Tr. &. Hubbard Brooklawn Garden City S. R Hollander James OG Parrish, Jr A. F Poinsette AR Ao Shy J. D. Chapman Cornelius N. Smith, Jr Ardsley Atustol F R. H. Gwaltney Bal Ly Hose S. D. Bowers A. BE. Ranney Trank Barton Marine and Weld No Chas. van Vleck, Jr George T. Brokaw Piping Rock A. J. Mendes Sivanoy Rockaway Hunt I. Appleton A Hen Baltistol CG. van Clief Richmond County Jonathan Grout Ton. Adama Cherry Valley A. B. W. Nash G. L. Ferman Lanne J. Graharm Artemus Jlolin Ts Wee Burn Carl Timpson Rockaway Flint Tallis Adams Essex County L., Bloodgood Cherry Valles Canfield A. H. Pogson Fox Hills Arthur Wrenn Arthur Wrenn, 6Rooklawn 47 5d 106; 48 Qi 57T— 208 George C. Gerrish, Brooklawn M A Sanford Stoddard den City M. L Peary Gar D. Strang Inc Seeley Gwathney Benn Marston Proal Sullivan Rice Whittle Anderson Kerr Walker Chapman Hoyts Ward Carbart Abbbe Benton Lath Newton Rhett Hubbard Kirkby Poinsette Smith Studdard Reekig Parrish Stearns Sawyer Topping Dixon

Chick Evans to Defend His Title Open Championship Start Date Set

New York June report confirms national open golf championship entries and pairings after a postwar revival. Charles Chick Siggans of Chicago, runner up to Walter Hagen in 1914, last held the title in 1916 and will defend as the event returns at Brae Burn, West Newton, Massachusetts starting June 19.

Ned Sawyer Z ‘ Grantland Hice New York Howard 3. Whitney U. S- Golf Assocition Charles Chick’ Sigans Chicago Walter Hagen Minneapolis Haverford Penna Brae Burn Court West Newton Mass

Yanks Clean Up With Mackmen and Nanikees

Philadelphia beat New York 10 to 7 in a Mackmen sweep as passes and errors set up well placed hits. Peckinpaugh homered into the left field bleachers, Roth had four hits in five at bats, and Nelson allowed seven runs as the Phillies defeated the Giants.

Nanikees Athletics Philadelphia New York Philadelphias Roth Peeckinpaugh Ul Peckinpaugh Baker Q Lewis Lf & Pipp Pratt Bodie Wannah Nelson Russell Ehalvadie Spell Asay Po Witt Pipp Bodley Hannah Walker Lewis Thomes Peckinpaugh Rogers Naylor Bakes McAvoy Grover Red Sox Senators Washington Boston Robertson Thompson

Willard Stops Sparring Partner in Toledo Bout

In Toledo on June 4 Jess Willard extended his sparring to four rounds and knocked out a partner. Monahan, in Willard’s camp on furlough, boxed Willard for the first time in months and collapsed after two minutes. Willard claimed the partner slipped but a sharp left jab and straight right ended the exchange.

Marston Maxwell Marston Walker Toledo Ohio Jess Willard Walter Monehan Willard Monahan

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