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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1919

Page

6

Macks Fall Short In Hard Hitting Detroit-Cleveland Tilt

Detroit edged Cleveland 4 to 6 in a game marked by strong hitting, Chapman and Speaker producing key plays for Detroit while Smith and Graney contributed for Cleveland. Chicago defeated St Louis 4 to 2 as rain halted play in the fifth inning after Chicago bunched four hits and four errors to build a lead.

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Reds Pound Cubs Moundsmen for Ninth Victory

Cincinnati routs Chicago 8 to 1 as Groh Rariden and Salles lead with multiple hits. Daubert adds a three-base hit. Roush homers. Weaver loses, Sallee wins. Phillies top Giants 4–3 in New York, Williams homers to seal. Dodgers defeat Braves 6–2 in first Sunday game under local option law in Brooklyn.

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Americans Battle Well in 5-2 Win Over Red Caps

Clarke Lane Jr and 2 099 rabid fans saw manager Grimes Americans defeat the Philadelphia Red Caps in the first Ideal exhibition season game at Newfield Park. Downgend worked five innings for the Americans, holding the Red Caps to two hits and no runs. Holyoke Baker turned in a key singlehanded double kill in the eighth to stop a rally.

Clarke P. Lane, Jr Grimes Philadelphia Red Caps Newfield Park Gené Young Kenneth Grimes Holyoke Baker Lennon

Marty Walsh Returns Ready To Pitch For Team

Marty Walsh the big right hander arrived in town and will practice with the squad this morning. Manager Grimes plans to use him to round out the pitching staff this season and Walsh vows to pitch his head off to help win the flag. If in form he was three or four seasons ago he will be a major asset. Brackett and Braun contracts have not yet been received though expected daily.

Marty Walsh Grimes Brackett and Braun

Red Caps Rally Spins Out Final Inning Run Rush

In a tense late innings sequence the Red Caps load the bases, draw passes, and push across key runs as Grimes and Lennon wrestle the mound. A double steal and timely hits lift the Red Caps past the Americans with decisive late scoring, while defensive plays briefly stall the rally.

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Travers Cohan Bout in Doubt

A May 14 bout between Sapper Cohan and Mickey Travers faces a weight dispute. Cohan is about 10 pounds heavier than Travers, who refuses that much weight difference. Travers offers to make 124 pounds if Cohan stays at 128, but Cohan may not meet that limit. Promoters may cancel both fighters if the issue cannot be resolved.

Sapper Cohan Mickey Travers Cohan Travers Joe Smith Bat *Levinsky

Locals Wrap Up With Sound Fielding And Eleven Hits

The locals played errorless defense and collected eleven hits in the game. Manager Grimes expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. Marty Walsh arrived too late to pitch. Andy Yim, the Hawaiian player, is reported to be arriving today.

Cooper Grimes Marty Walsh Andy Yim

Impartial By Ty Hettinger Rooter Americans Look Good

The Im partial preview notes good weather could boost attendance as Clarke Liane Jr. may smile during swearing in. It predicts Manager Grimess will marshal a strong team by season start and expects thousands of fans if conditions hold. Mentions the Cincinnati Reds and nine wins this far.

Clarke P. Liane, Jr Grimess

De Oro Loses Crown In Three-Cushion Bout

Alfredo De Oro, recent champ who beat Augie Keiskhater, fell to Robert Cannefax Saturday night. Cannefax led 100 to 78, then held off De Oro to win final block 83 to 50. De Oro surged late but Cannetax secured the victory.

Alfredo de Oro Augie Keiskhater Robert Cannefax Cannetax

Dispute Over Rule In Friday Pool Match

The article covers a disputed rule call in a Friday night match between Cannefax and De Oro. Referee Cutter ruled a foul on Cannefax but allowed the shot, De Oro protested and offered to wager $1,000 that he was right, a ruling unlikely to be overturned. The piece notes uncertainty about ball positioning after a foul and mentions other sports figures and states.

Cannefax Cutter de Oro Cutler

Fischer's Fight Card Named for May Promoter Benny Fischer

Promoter Benny Fischer announces a boxing carnival for May 14 with Sam Driver as matchmaker. Larry Williams vs Soldier Kinley and Louis Bogash vs Johnny Clinton are featured eight round bouts, plus Red Allen and Harry Williams in later matchups. Izzy Cohan and Mickey Travers open the program. Clinton has one victory over Bogash.

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