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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
19
New York won the second game of the series against St. Louis 7 to 1 aided by errors. Stengel, Cutshaw, Southworth, Barbare, Saler, Scheide, Carlson, Mollwitz and other players are listed with various at bats and positions.
Fred Turby in Toledo notes that in boxing footwork and hand size influence outcomes. He argues Dempsey’s strong feet and large hands give him an edge over Willard and Johnson, with Willard’s bulk not guaranteeing victory. Dempsey’s hands are described as powerful, capable of delivering decisive blows.
Brooklyn 23 6. Cadore Hendrix Bailey. Stolen bases Flacht Pick Paskett 2. Sacrifice hits Deal. Sacrifice fly Johnston. Double play Olson to Schmandt to Konetehy. Batters hit by pitch Olson. Pitchers: Hendrix 2 strikeouts 4 hits 15 innings. Losing pitcher Hendrix.
Report notes Miss Molla Bjurstedt’s near defeat as she advances to the final in the division after two wins today. She and partner Miss Dorothy Newbold beat Thayer and Newbold 6-4 6-3, then lost mix with Weaver 6-3 1-6 6-4. An injury and a postponed semifinal altered the schedule while other semifinals proceeded with Miss Katherine Gardner defeating Martha Bayard 6-4 6-3 and Miss Adelaide Hooker injures ankle delaying her match with Elizabeth Warren.
Paris reports the inter allied games will open with Pershing Stadium hosting 3000 Third Army guards and French entries led by Georges Carpentier. France fields strong squads in track, grenade, rifle and pistol events, fencing, swimming and wrestling with cricket excluded. Italy promises prize starters from the King and the minister of war.
Seven of eight International league clubs support a separate series against the American Association pennant winner. President Hickey calls a June 23 Chicago meeting of American Association magnates to vote on the championship plan.
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