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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1919

Page

8

Referee and Two Judges To Handle Big Fight July Fourth

Bridgeport and New Haven clash in a sports roundup listing boxing officials and results from local games. Bridgeport beat Pittsfield 7-3 behind Lai driving in the decisive run, while New Haven edged Hartford 5-4 as Adams allowed nine late hits but kept the visitors off balance.

Bridgeport Pittsfield Mass Edgeport Walsh Lai Tuns New Haven Hartford Ford Hehl Tford Martford Simmons David J Grimes Cos‘grove Warden Adams Davidson Torphy Raymond Brazill Warren Adams Ehi Artford

Five Leading Batters In Two Major Leagues

Yesterday's games altered the batting race in both leagues. Eddie Roush of Cincinnati fell from top contention while Zack Wheat rose to .314. Garry Cravath and Ol son of the Superbas press near the leading mark. In the American League Roger Peckinpaugh sustained his hot form to reach .304 with Cobb Veach and Flagstead close behind, Johnston dipping slightly.

Eddie Rousch Cincinnati Kaidic Zack Wheat Olson Superbas Rousch Garry Cravath Roger Peckinpaugh Detroit Cobb Veach Hingstead Johnston Cleveland Ansons Cravath Phil Sworth Pitts Young Wilms Philn Z. Wheat Brin Peck’ Paugh Det Bet Flagstead Johnston, Crew

Delaware Tennis Championship Surprises in State Tourney

In Wilmington on June 25, the Delaware State lawn tennis championship saw top favorites advance as survivors include Rodney Beck, Stanley Pearson, Harry C. Johnson, R. L. Norris, Williams, William T. Tilden, Carl Fischer, Wallace F. Johnson and Craig Biddle. Tilden beat R. L. James 6-1 4-5, Johnson and Pearson won key matches, doubles pairs Richards with Tilden and Gibbons with Johnson also clinched victories as play continued.

Wilmington Del Delaware Rodney Beck Stanley. Pearson Harry C. Johnson R. ON Norris Williams William T. Tilden Carl Fischer Tilden Wallace Johnson John Jessop Maher R. ‘Garwood Pearson Frank Thomas Beth Biddle Harry J. Son Vincent ‘Richards Willam T. Tilden T. Harris L. M. Roberts George Powell H. Johnson Paul W.gibbons W. Johnson H. B. Endicott

Princeton Wins Intercollegiate Golf Championship at Merion

Princeton University captured the team title in the Intercollegiate Golf Association event at Merion with 1255 strokes over 72 holes. Harvard finished second with 1386, Yale third at 1387, followed by Pennsylvania 1410, Columbia 1488, and Williams 1512. individual totals list W Williams, S Summaries, W Wales among top scorers.

Philadelphia Princeton University Merion Harvard Yale Pennsylvania Columbia Williams R. Norris Williams William T Princeton Aeworth Dean Douglas Haight Wales Baker Jones Lake Davis Scott Coburn McMillan Rhoads Round Lemans Calves Walker Rohenburg Raale Fuls Willams—Adams Black Joes Manning

Fight Returns Round by Round From Park Theater

Bulletin announces round by round results for the upcoming heavyweight title fight between Willard and Dempsey to be staged in Toledo. Returns will be described from the Park theatre stage during the afternoon performance for fans in attendance. Stillman A. C seeks games and can be reached at 666 Berkshire avenue.

Willard Dempsey Toledo Park Theatre Stillmans Challenge Stillman A. C Stillmans Berkshire Avenue

Dodgers Bat Out Victory in First Scoring Six Times

New York June 25 Dodgers defeated the Giants 9 to 4 after opening with six runs in the first inning. Olson started the spree with a single then Johnson homered, while Wheat and others pushed across more, giving Brooklyn a commanding early lead.

Dodgers New York Giants Causey Schupp Mans Olson Johnson Griffith Wheat Frisch Barnes Brooklyn el ‘Olson Arittith Myers Konetchy Fitzsimmons Miller Cheney Ragan Std Burns Zimmerman Johnston Chass Winters Gonzales

JESS AND JACK DO. THINGS DIFFERENTLY

Vaughn pitched well for Cincinnati as Chicago won the final game of the series 5 to 1. The Cubs turned multiple double plays and had players hitting for power while Philadelphia and Boston games ended tied 5 to 5 in a day of balanced offenses and control on the mound.

Providence Eeden Springfield Po Ng Ho ‘Kay Ie Rwg Ich Entley Iler Wilder Helfrich Damerd Cooney Pringfield Pittsfield Gearin Miller Miler Emacs Braves Phillies Philadelphia Boston Teuay Halke Luderus Amrst Cubs Reds Cincinnati Vaughn Chicago Senators Sox Washington Ngton O Foster Milan Rice Gharrity Menosky Pininich Shanks Grover Shaw Pa Hooper McNally Strunk Ruth McInnis Og Walters Ah Scott Shean Gilhooley JJ Caldwell Foster Gharrkity Scott Letton Washin Rice Picinich Rude Hioper To Walt 'A

Dartmouth names Tesreau coach for two-year baseball period

Dartmouth announces Melville H. Merritt of Middleton Mass left fielder and pitcher was named captain as Tesreau was reassigned as baseball coach for a two year term at Hanover.

Hanover. Ke Melville HH. Merritt Middleton Mass Dartmouth Jefe Tesre

Benny Leonard Dundee bout sparks mixed reviews across papers

The Impartial Rooter notes conflicting wire reports of the Benny Leonard Johnny Dundee fight in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Record praises Dundee’s aggression and endurance, while the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin attributes Leonard’s draw to an injured right hand and notes New York papers largely favored Leonard.

Benny Leonard Johnny Dundes Bix Philadelphia New York Leonard Billy Gibson Leonard Meyer Dundee Jersey City New York City New Jersey Philadelphia Record Johnny Dundee Benny Johnny Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Phillies Ball Park Montreal Charlie Pitts Milly Gibson Punch Dundes

Dempsey and Willard Fight Recalled in Raucous Sideline Talk

A garbled column by Bugs Baier mocks the Dempsey Willard bout with vivid, hyperbolic scenes. It parodies the clash and criticizes the German coroner’s certificate while lampooning spectators and officials in a chaotic fight recap full of exaggerated imagery.

Urge More Entries for Athletic Meet July 4th

Mr Gahan chairman of the recreation committee reports that arrangements are being made for athletic events in Seaside park on July 4 during Service Recognition Week. Today many American Hardware employees entered. he seeks more entries from factory workers and city retailers. Two half mile relay races are planned for factory and office store workers. Applications close July 1. entries to Pierce V. Gahan at 302 First Bridgeport National Bank building.

Gahan Seaside Park American Hardware Company Pierce. V. Gahan First Bridgeport National Bank

New Haven Candidate Seeks Refereeing Big July 4 Bout

Dave Fitzgerald remains a strong contender for refereeing the Toledo show on July 4. His name is before the Army Navy and Civilian Board of Boxing Control for final approval. The job offers 5000 dollars for 30 minutes work, with Willard and Dempsey not likely to object if approved. There are reports of Willard favoring Rickard as referee and debate over five judges versus a single referee.

New Haven David Fitzgerald Toledo Dave Army, Navy Board of Boxing Control Foxy Cuach New Poledo Willard Rickard Kearns Jack Welch San Francisco Bil Brown New York Willd

Yanks Rally To Beat Macke In Narrow Win

New York overcame a three run lead to defeat Philadelphia 4 to 3 in a late-innings rally. Perry Burns and Hannah led the offense with two-base hits, while Russell earned the win for New York. Philadelphia’s Schneider pitched well, but Perry and Dugan delivered key hits as New York claims its third straight victory.

New York Philadelphia Witt Thomas Roth Walker Burns Shannon Ge Dugan Ss Perkins C Perry Wick Peckingaugh Baker Lewis Pipp Pratt Bodie Hannah Schneider Russell P- i -Wickland Schneider Jini Perry Dugan Stalen Vick Schneider Ly Dugan Hannah wHits Nemar

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