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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1919

Page

20

Seeley and Hovey Reach Connecticut Golf Final

New Britain Conn June 27 former state champions Parker Seeley of Brooklawn and Hovey of Westogue will meet tomorrow in the 36 hole final for the Gon Outl title Meadow course Meadow Brooklawn. Seeley led at the turn but Hovey won holes and took the match down to the final rounds amid a heavy rain that flooded the course and delayed play. Seeley withdrew in a later match as Deming of Hartford retired after a death in his family.

New Britain Conn Pecials Rover Wi Movey W. Parker Brooklawn Chaminons Tomorw Meadow Course Ey U E. L. Scofield Odway Hovey Bovey Seeley R. H. Deming Oftford D. McDonald Wentogue Will T Will T’ Robert Abbott of” Brooklawn, the Third 16 E. C. Spargo Tozue A. R. Cauth Hartford Harold Art Pr. Weatogue Waldo Connecticut Golf Association

Washburn and Mathey Beat Turnbull Brothers in Tennis

At Wimbledon on June 27 United States players Washburn and Mathey defeated the Turnbull brothers of England in straight sets to win the doubles. Willis defeated Stodart for the U S, and Ryan beat Holman to set up a likely fifth round meeting with Suzanne Leng of France.

Imbledon Charles’ Garland United States sDash England Willis S Stodart England Watson M. Wash?urm Dean Mathey United Turnbull Brothers I Gland Iss Ryan Holman Ictory Ryan Suzanne Leng France

Rainy day delays Eastern League games

Eastern League yesterday postponed all games due to rain. Today’s schedule includes Bridgeport at Springfield Waterbury at Hartford residence at Pittsfield Haven at Worcester and Pittsfield at New Haven Worcester at Providence Martford at Waterbury. Tomorrow features Pittsfield at New Haven and Worcester at Providence.

Springfield Bridgeport Waterbury Hartford Pittsfield Haven Worcester New Haven Providence Martford

Five Leading Batters In Two Major Leagues

Eddie Roush boosts to third in the National League with four hits including a double and a triple in yesterday’s games for Pittsburgh. George Sisler and Johnston see shifts in the American League standings as Sisler maintains pace while Johnston drops from the tie for fifth. Flagstead edges closer to Veach in third, with Cole and Peckinpaugh not in action. Major league batting leaders shown with games, at bats, runs, and hits.

Eddie Roush Pittsburgh Z Wheat Roush Billy Southworth Belo Roush George Sisler Johnston Indians AB R. H' Cravath Phil Young N VY Gines Sworth Pitts Williams

Referee Pecord Chosen For Dempsey Willard Fight

Toledo June 27 Jess Willard and Jack Kearns praised the selection of Ollie Pecord as referee for the heavyweight championship contest a week away. Tex Rickard and Major A J Biddle were named judges with Pecord, rules to be discussed in a conference next Monday. If a foul or disqualification occurs, Pecord will consult the judges. the outcome hinges on who remains on their feet after twelve rounds. Dempsey and Willard continue light training as crowds of 3,860 watch Willard spar and Dempsey box.

Toledo Ohio Jess Willard Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Ollie Pecord Toledo Boxing Commission Tex Rickard A. J. Drexel Biddie Army, Wavy Boxing Central Pecord Biddle Rickard and Dempsey Willard

Tendler Seeks Shot at Leonard Despite Ballpark Obstacle

Lew Tendler, Philadelphia newsboy and rising boxing figure, aims to challenge champion Henry Leonard if a match can be arranged. Leonard and his manager reportedly blocked Tendler at the Leonard-Dundee fight last week to avoid Tendler gaining public leverage. Locals fear Tendler may claim the title by default, but true title claims require ring defeats, not paper assertions. St Stephens in Milford plans a road trip to Milford to play the fast Milford team with 1:30 p.m. report and 2 p.m. bus departure. The WeysideS face the Fairmonts at Seaside Park today with an open date tomorrow and a challenge from Lone awaiting.

Lew Tendler Philadelphia Henry Leonard Leonard Tendler Phillies Leonard-Dundee Dundee Quaker City Teonard St Stephens Milford St. Stephen's Eluv Seaside Park

Browns and Tigers in Ruppert Huston pay yell clash

The Impartial Rooter notes Browns and Tigers contesting for Pay Yell status as the Ruppert-Huston fund draw becomes a point of contention among baseball fans. It details fan and press reflections on Dempsey Dundee Leonard Writings and the shifting attention between boxing and baseball despite holiday schedules.

Industrial League Showdown Headed by Singers Lead

In Seaside Park No 1 the Singers face the Locos as the Chains and Remyos game is postponed to a future double header. Standings show Singers 4 1, Locos 3 2, Chains 3 2, Lakes 3 3, Remyos 0 5. St Joseph players Arnold Lauscher Campana Gare Clark Durkin Mathi must report by 2:15 tomorrow at Alamond No 1.

Jupe Singers J Qacos Diamond Seaside Park Chains Remyos Locos F.C. Singers ST. Jos St. Joseph Alamond Arnold Rei. Lauscher Campana Gare Clark Durkin Mathi

Ambition Key to Sprinting Rise Says Cornell Coach Moakley

Coach Moakley of Cornell says sprinters need unwavering but stabilizing ambition to reach top speeds. He cites success only for those who pace progress, avoid rushing training, and maintain judgment to reach 10 flat without wrecking future chances. The piece notes Cornell’s long-standing sprint strength and an upcoming Bethel game with travel details.

Moakley Cornell America Monkley Jror

Standing of City Baseball League teams and schedule

The bulletin lists standings with St Josephs leading at 3 1 750 and Columbus Boys Club at 1 1 800, followed by Blessed Sacrament and Red Sox. Tomorrow's games at Seaside Park include St Josephs vs Columbus Boys' Club, Company R vs Red Sox, and Blessed Sacrament vs Rosebuds with umpire and scorer assignments noted. Players released and new signings are listed for Columbus, Red Sox, Josephs, and Blessed Sacrament.

Ww. L. “Pc St. Josephs Columbus B. C Rosebuds Company K Blessed Sacrament Red Sox Fame Rt. Joseph Tt. B. & Tn Association Seaside Park Sl- Josephs Columbus Boys’ Club Company R .S Jack Sevito Low Ewes Michael Pinstey Too Sterbuck Casper

Marriage Records Confirm Jess Willard Age Thirty Seven

Leavenworth Kansas June 27 Jess Willard heavyweight boxing champion is recorded as 37 years old in the marriage license bureau files. The county clerk showed the license book to verify the age amid a wager dispute.

Leayvenworth Kan Jess ' Willard Willard County Savas Itos Jesse

Browns Defeat Cicotte 4 1 in Baseball Action

Chicago managed only one run as St Louis pitcher Wellman held the Cubs to four despite a late rally. Pivotal moments included Pelsch with a two base hit and Gedeon adding a three bagger for the Browns.

Pirates Pittsburgh Cincinnati Po Bigbee Caton Stenge Rf Cutshaw Southworth If Barbare Saier Schmidt Carlson P Warner Mayer Housh Roush Rath Pases Fisher Nona Luque Carl Struckson Cubs Cardenals Chicago Lann iWack Jek Pick St. Louis St. Kbha Shotton Smith Rf-Cf Stock Hornsby McHenry Paulette Snyder Lavan Bolden Sherdel Ames Flack Mann Merkle Magee Paskert O'Farrell Douglas Bailes Ihouis Merkie Dou Ble Deal Mugeer Jueft Bailey Sherdyl Douglas J. Bolden Gailey Balder Austin Gedeon Tobin Sisler Jacobson Gerber Severeld Wellman Pelsch Weisman Cleotte Gandil Schalk BE. Collins Risberg St.Louis Weilman Gandi Chicotte Browns White Sox Louis St Louis Cicotte Collins T. Collins Weaver Z Jackson Ib Gandil Trelsch E Cicotte Pe Jenkins Uth St, Louis

Eddie Mahan to Coach Boston Gridiron Tam

L ieutenant Edward Mahan of the Marine Corps, a former captain of the Harvard gridiron team, will coach the Boston College football team next fall. Mahan, now in Romania, expects to return soon and will succeed Charles E. Brickley, another former Crimson captain and Boston College coach.

Boston Edward Mahan Marine Corps Aroard Boston College Mahan Romania Charles EB. Brickley Crimson

Walker and Dean Set for Intercollegiate Golf Final

Philadelphia reports Lucien Walker of Columbia and J. S. Dean of Princeton will meet tomorrow in the individual intercollegiate golf championship final. Walker and Dean each won tight semi finals, with Walker beating T. B. Davis of Yale and Dean eliminating R. H. Wales of Harvard.

Philadelphia Lucien Walker Columbia Dean Princeton Wil University of Pennsylvania D. Jones Harvard R. K. Hanson T. B. Tavis Yale R. M. Round Penna A. L. Walker Sid Scott R. H. Wales C. W. Baker Davis Wales E. P. Duncan Daniel Rhoads Leigh Taiggett R. W. Thorrington Hanson Rhoads Calves Jones

Williams and Tilden Reach Delaware Tennis Final

In Wilmington Delaware on June 27 R Norris Williams II and William T Tilden II, both of Philadelphia, won to meet tomorrow for the state lawn tennis title. Williams beat H C Johnson Massachusetts champion 6 4 6 1 in the fifth round and then ousted Stanley Pearson 6 2 6 1 in the semifinals, while Church Princeton champion cannot defend due to airplane injury.

Wilmington Del R. Norris Williams William T. Tilden Philadelphia Delaware George M. Church Princeton Williams H. C. Johnson Massachusetts

Milwaukee Boxer Ted Jamieson Loses In Paris Bout

Ted Jamieson light heavyweight from Milwaukee was defeated on points in Paris by Nikes the Trench heavyweight. Jamieson was the National AAU 175 pound champion in 1917.

Paris Ted Jamieson Milwaukee Nikes Trench Jamieson

Dempsey and Jess Willard Fight Talk From A Puffed Page

A sensational, chaotic boxing preview mocks Dempsey and Jess Willard with wild metaphors and comic asides. It predicts Dempsey’s chances and mocks Willard’s weaknesses, weaving exaggerated phrases about rings and punches. The piece comes across as a satirical sports riff from an era of colorful boxing rhetoric.

Daley Wins Boston Women’s Golf Championship

Mrs Daley defeats Mrs Baker to win the Boston Women’s Golf Association title at Bras Burn Country Club Newton June 2. Daley, a former Philadelphia district champion and member of the Country Club, wins two up in the final round.

Newton Mass Daley Spates Pion Philadelphia Women's Golf Association Boston Bras Burn Country Club Q Country Club

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