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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a local sports item about a South Dakota team with ballplayers, noting uncertainty in details like size and foot action.
Hartford May 7 The boxing bill to create a Commission to supervise boxing in the state passed the lower House yesterday and awaits the governor. The measure would permit eight round contests with eight ounce gloves under the commission’s rules. Soldiers Kinley and a veteran ring context are cited in a chaotic recap of recent bouts and training in New Haven and Bridgeport.
Fragmentary baseball results list games and venues including New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh Boston and Detroit with postponements due to rain and scattered yesterday and today mentions and standings style.
Gabby Cravath delivers in clutch moments for the Phillies against the Robins at Polo Grounds. He pinch hits, doubles, and later singles in key at bats, driving runs and tying the score as he shows sensational pinches and outfield catches.
New York May 7 A May 7 discussion among eastern fight followers centers on a July Torado Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship bout. The idea of a 12 round title fight under a referee’s decision is seen as a novelty and contrasts with the era’s decisive long bouts. Only the Moran fight in New York produced similar skepticism about a title passing angle.
Australian Charlie Griffith a famed globe trotter and boxing figure has become a boxing instructor. He began duties at Black Rock Country Club seven days ago and will teach members daily. He is also engaged by Rosenblum preparatory school Milford to start next term in October.
A Hartford assembly passes a state athletic commission bill amid turbulent politics. Mentions of Connie and Phi Spinnelia, Paris diplomacy, and Associated Frogs wine aside, the piece notes 10,000 plus words on the peace treaty affecting big league games. Two box scores may be played. four may be canceled as rain dampens schedules. Braves in flux. Athletics fans seek one victory amid fluctuating attendance.
A reader suggests forming a City League from semipro teams like St. Josephs Walnuts Rose buds Crashes Independents Athletics Columbus Boys' club and Venice A. C. Managers should enter with I. O. Trudeau at the American Hardware to organize the league. Scott Perry starred for American League last season, winning 22 of 44 and posting 1.98 earned run average per game as a tail end team pitcher. this year he seeks his first win after two 12 inning opening losses. The piece also calls for stats from Al Munroe and notes possible boxing bill veto effects on regional venues.
Yale faces a week of three games beginning with West Virginia as coaches shuffle the lineup. Tom Sawyer anchors the infield at second while prospects compete for other spots. Charley Flaherty shifts to first base, Frank Lynch and Zach Gordon vie for first as outfield duties shift. Frank Coxe, famed for striking down the Giants, is likely Yale’s first string pitcher against Holy Cross after the Virginia game, while Cal Holmes recovers from a knee setback and is set to rejoin the lineup.
Baseball scores from Chicago show Detroit beating the Chicago team with late runs. Erickson and Faber noted as pitchers for Detroit and Chicago respectively. Other games in the American and National Leagues were postponed due to rain. minor leagues reported scores from Toledo and Louisville with extra innings in Kansas City.
New York May report claims promoter Tex Rickard may hire Georges Carpentier as referee for the Willard Dempsey heavyweight clash. Carpentier, recently discharged from the army, is described as cool, capable, and a trusted official with experience in major bouts and wartime soldier matches. If offered, the French idol could accept to bring prestige and added publicity to the event.
The Blessed Sacrament Juniors, a fast 16 to 17 year old baseball team, announce open dates for Sunday games and invite teams with field permits to schedule matches. Tryouts Sunday morning at 10 at Yellow Mul playground chaired by listed players including Seltenrich and O Rourke.
The Arrows of Stratford accept a May 26 game at Seaside Park against Crasho Jrs. The Arrows seek to book additional games with Wasacas Maples tranq or any other 16 17 year old team.
Canfield HQ team holds permit for Yellow Mike Park Saturday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 and seeks a city opponent. Call T Palmer at Bar 3229.2 between 5:00 and 10:00 PM to arrange a game.
The Red Sox cannot play the Crashees due to an unresolved permit for a baseball diamond. A city dispute arises over permit validity and venue, with negotiations including potential use of Seasite Park and other fields.
Beach Street Juniors challenge Young Sluggers Sunday at 3 oclock in Seaside Park. Lincoln Babies seek 9 to 12 year olds to play in city at Holmes and Edwards lot Saturday 10 oclock. Babies prefer Shr imp s. Deague A gue Senior Division Madison beats Shelton 21 to 13 with Seymors Glenn Ernest Dusen burg behind two batteries Umpire J Maher.
Wladek Zbyszko champion claimant will meet Strangler Lewis in a best two of three falls bout today in Chicago. Zbyszko owns two one fall wins over Lewis and aims to clinch the world heavyweight wrestling title on May 19. Devore Signs with Indianapolis Team after major league career.
The Wisconsin Boxing Commission faces scrutiny as promoters accuse Milwaukee fighters Ritchie Mitchell and Pinkey Mitchell of breaking contracts. Mitchell is set to fight Johnny Dundee in Milwaukee in a ten round bout this Friday, while Elite seeks an injunction to prevent the match from taking place.
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