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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1919

Page

20

New Twirler Helps Hold Off Beaten Opponent

A late inning surge by New Haven in a tense game at Newstela park saw a rookie pitcher excel as the squad earned a three to one win. Dominick Muir delivered a strong two-hit performance, while Beidgenort faced a tough lineup and yielded only two hits. Hank Brackett and Weeden connected for key plays, and Howie Baker with Ate es contributed to a pivotal fourth inning defense. Springfield downed Hartford 8 to 5 with Brazill shining in the field and timely hits sparking the comeback.

Ager Grimes Newstela Park Anaes Anon Dominick Beidgenort Ameron’s Leon Shounder Hank Brackett Chic Lam Lai Ennan Weeden Mulhiregard Baker Daimeron Howie Baker Atees Ridgaport Houser Carr Wnterbury New Haven Terbury Grant Waterbury Haven Aterbury Burnett Stimpson Schreiber Raymondee Murray Torphy Eis ‘Ether Hinchman New Grantchman Grant Craig Murphy Springfield Hartford Pringfeeld June Hartent

Baseball Today at Newfield Park Amid Providence ML

Baseball action today at Newfield Park with a game featuring Providence aligned teams. Local crowds expected as 8:80 p.m. start time noted for evening matchup.

Newfield Park

Hartford Nine Defeats Springfield In Dubious Opener

Hartford beats Springfield 8 to 5 in a rough game with Hart and Hartford players contributing, including Simmons and Helfrich. Pitching by Duffy and Lowe blends with errors by Springfield to shape the outcome. Worcester and Pittsfield later clash as the notebook notes a separate Worcester win.

Worcester Pittsfield Pittsfeld Fortune Worccester Bennett

Oswald Kirkby to defend Met title in finals today

Oswald Kirkby, the champion, will defend the Metropolitan title against A Lucien Walker Jr in the finals. The semifinals featured Marston and Kirkby Sawyer, with Kirkby posting a 71 for the round and Kirkby delivering strong play throughout.

Oswald Kirkby Met A. Lucien Walker, Jr

Intricate Nassau golf match ends in a tight draw

White and Marston engage in a closely fought third round duel. Marston builds early leads with precise approach play while White rallies with a standout 16 foot putt and late pars. The match hinges on the final holes as both players trade halves and near-misses.

Finalists in Metropolitan Tourney Highlight Walker Promise

Two finalists emerge in today's Metropolitan Tourney as Walker stands out among youngsters with exceptional mental game and athletic growth. The piece contrasts Walker with past prodigies, notes his coaching by father and parallels with Oswald Kirkby family influence in golf circles on Long Island and at Brooklawn club.

Walker Bobby Jones Fox Hills Lucien Brooklawn James Kirkby Oswald Kirkby Walker, Sr Marion ‘Kirkby W. Laughman Women's Metropolitan Association Kirkby's Long Island Little Bellford Club

Linklets Triumph in Narrow Hole Out by Walker and Marston

In a championship round at Brooklawn club Walker and Marston pulled off a rare birdie two under ridge conditions. Maraston holed from nearly 15 feet after Walker’s good shot, drawing loud applause as spectators relish the thrilling gamble. Pools totaling seven hundred dollars are placed on next week’s National Open with favorites Barnes Hutchinson Hagen Brady leading a sixteen-man field. Sargent Smith Travers and others are noted among past champions in a staged, crowd-pleasing event.

Walker Marston Maraslon Meld George Sargent Alex Smith Jerome D. Travers

Fight to Bitter End No Quarter UMC vs US Competing at Seaside Park

A humorous 1920-era mock ball game notes UMC and US accountants facing off at Seaside Park. Lineups include UMCs Outlaws and US Bruisers with players listed by whimsical roles and nicknames. Game starts 1:30 sharp. rain contingency on Howland's roof for Washington's Birthday.

U. S UC. M.C Seaside Park U. M U.S Society For Prevention For U. M. Cc Assermore Diamond No U. M. CG Russel Masked Marvel Canivella Crogan Copely Dunne el Capitaine White Lee B. Walsh Isurance Company

Handicap Net Tourney Develops Fast Play

Fast play marks the first round of the Handicap Singles tennis tournament on the BM A courts. The round must be finished next Monday with matches: Mc Lean vs Dr Brown, Bryan vs Gigett, Hewlett vs Buckingham, Lineburgh vs Smythe, Dr Beebe vs Kennedy, Dr Smith vs Winterburn, Olmstead vs Wintter, Lacy vs Falk, Henrick vs R Buechler, Miller vs Greenstein. Byes and results cited include Brock over Faust, Hawley over Buechler, Strang over Abbott, Fosdick over Cash, Hall over Foster, plus defaults for Ricker Grumman Coville and Richard Foster. Second round to be completed Saturday June 14 via Davenport & McFetridge, Walters & Foley, Allison & Andrews, Brody & Dr Curley, Dr Calhoun & Dr Sprague.

McLean Dr. Brown Bryan Gigett Hewlett Buckingham Lineburgh Smythe Dr. Beebe Kennedy Dr. Smith Winterburn Olmstead Wintter Lacy Falk Henrick R. Buechler Miller Ricker Grumman Coville Richard Foster Davenport McFetridge Walters Foley Allison Andrews Brody Curley Calhoun Sprague

City and Thistles Set for Spring Cup Final at Meadows

City and Bridgeport Thistles meet tomorrow afternoon in the Spring Cup final round at the Meadows with kickoff at 8 15 p m. Referee Bob Rae and linesmen J Robertson G Capper will officiate. Each club will finalize its squad just before kickoff as fans from New Haven and Ansonia districts are expected. Two games determine the trophy with the club scoring more goals in both matches winning. Both games likely to be held at the Meadows.

Bridgeport City Bridgeport Thistles Hyo Bob Rae J. Robertson G. Capper New Haven Anasonia

Brazen golf and odd hints from a rambling column

A fragmented column by Bugs Baer touches on golf, streetcar ideas, a Boston romance, and a flurry of disconnected lines. It references Cleveland and Chicago teams, a White House image, and policy talk, all in a garbled, provocative style with varied names and place phrases.

Putt woes and match results in a golf tournament

In the third round Walker defeated Carhart 4 and 9 while Marston beat White 1 up. Kirkby edged Fenn 5 and 3, Stoddard fell to Sawyer on the 13th green, and in semi finals Walker beat Marston 3 and 2 as Kirkby won 3 and 2 over Sawyer.

Englewood Fenn Sawyer Carhart Max Marston Stoddard White Nassau Marston Yee White Walker George B. Carhart Greenwich Waller Kirkby H. B. Fenn Ridgewood Staxidard Hank Stoddard Brooklawn Hank

Big Fight Won’t Wait for Old Sol in Toledo

Promoter Tex Rickard announced that Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey will fight for the heavyweight title on July 4 in Toledo regardless of weather. He said thousands will travel from across the country and delaying a day would be unfair. the bout may start late by an hour or two but not be postponed.

Toledo Qhie Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Rickard

Recreation Board Permits Schedule for Semi-Pro Baseball Weekends

The Pioneer Jr. team of Bridgeport routed the Devon Sluggers 17 to 8 in a one sided game. Bridgeport’s Bridge and Lake each had four hits in four at bats. The Pioneers seek games after June 20 as the city hosts multiple league matchups at Diamond fields with varied teams and times in a busy weekend slate.

Board of Recreation City Playground Diamonds U. M. Co. Accounts Dept Industrial League Columbus Boys 'Club Waysides Bridgeport Brags GM. G. Ofufice American Hardware Co Diamond A. W. Burritt Meg. Co Americana Pube & Stamping Co Old Mill Green Blessed Sacrament Victory Jrs Eagle Jrs Red Sox Tigers Grey Hounds Pioneer Jr Bridgeport Devon Sluggers Bridge Lake Pioneers

Yale Varsity Crew Time Trial Ahead on Thames

In Gales Ferry Conn Yale Varsity crew prepares for a four mile time trial on the Thames tomorrow from Bartletts Cove to the Railroad bridge paced by the Freshman eight for the first mile the Combination crew for the second and the Second Varsity shell for the last two miles. Earlier the Varsity and Second Varsity shells rowed to the navy yard and back about four miles with no time taken while the Freshmen paddled three miles as rough water eased.

Gales Merry Conn Yale Varsity Thames Bartlett's Cove Railroad Bridge Varsity Navy Yard

New York Women Win Griscom Cup In Close Match

In Rye New York on June 6 New York women defeated Philadelphia rivals 12 to 3 in the Griscom Cup tri city golf contest. Mrs W A Gavin Metropolitan Champion 1917 beat Mrs Ronald H Barlow eastern title holder in an extra hole match.

Rye N. Y New York Philadelphia W. A. Gavin Ronald H. Barlow

Stratford Americans to Play Franklin School Today

The Stratford Americans meet Franklin School at ten o'clock on Broad Street diamond in game two of a three game series after Franklin won the opener. Also as centres prepare for Belmonts at Seaside Park, a managers’ meeting is proposed at Scully’s pool room Saturday night.

Stratford Americans Franklin School Broad Street Franklin Genters Belmonts Seaside Park Sxelly Scofields

Edmike Loses to Boston Red Sox

Washington defeated St Louis 7 to 1 as Davenport and Lei field were hit hard. The game featured ten hits by the visitors over innings two through four, shaping a decisive early lead.

Edmike Boston Red Sox Washington St. Louis Davenport Leifield

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