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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1919

Page

27

English and Scots to Decide Rivalry Match

English and Scots will meet in a highly billed soccer rivalry described as the greatest game of its kind. The venue is Mea Si Dorashir Manor Park road with teams including Bach side and City from Winchester and Bridgeport among others listed in the fragmented report.

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Americans Face Red Caps After Strengthening Roster

The Americans, boosted by several new players, prepare at Newfield Park for a Sunday game against the Red Caps. Business Manager Jimmy announces fresh faces will join the lineup as the team travels under the Philadelphia banner.

The Philadelphia Newfield Park Jimmy Red Sox Ely

Local Ward Forms Baseball Committee at Lake Torpedo Boat Yard

In the ward a meeting held in the yard of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co formed a committee to promote and advocate baseball. Members include Williams, Stegner, Graham, Horkheimer, Barron, Calin, Nortis, Kelly, Mullaney, Seinan, Tickey, Toole, Audley and mascots Demery and Westar. John Barron elected manager with T. M. Bickster as assistant. The season opens this afternoon with two strong teams, Industrial League play begins near Now. Athletics vs Rosebuds headline a City League pennant rivalrous clash at Wheeler's. first meeting of the season promises a big crowd.

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Connecticut Amateur Football Association Game Report

A 3 pm kickoff is set for the Connecticut State Football Association game featuring Griffin Thistlés and a roster of Bridgeport City and Winchester players. The list includes Cassidy Williams Dickson Shields Grady and Murray among others with officials led by president Jimmy Miller. refereeing assigns indicate a prompt start at 3 16 p.m.

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Big Alex Loses First Start Since Return to Cubs

Grover Cleveland Alexander, back from France, yielded one run as the Chicago Cubs were defeated 1 to 0 by the Cincinnati Reds. It was his first appearance since a return to the club.

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Industrial League Opener Sparks City Race

The Industrial League season opens today amid favorable weather. Six teams are expected to compete in a lively circuit. Diamond No. 1 and Amaticah Torpedoes are among the contenders with Tapley noted as a standout player.

Amaticah ‘Torpedoes Diamond No Tapley

Reation: Grammar OS Baseball League Schedule East End

East End and West End divisions list May to June games with teams City venues. Franklin Lincoln Barnum Waltersville Summerfield Grand Columbus Yellow Mill Wheeler's Lot Maplewood Elias Howe Prospect Madison Shelton and others appear in scattered schedule lines.

Grammaros Grand Columbus Barnum Hair's Lot Waltersville Frank Tra Ld Lincoln Yellow Mill Summerfield Wheeler's Lot Grand& Columbus Ellow Mill Old Milnes Prospect Elias Howe Seaside Park Maplewood Shelton Shelton Playground OO Am Madison West End

Big Entry for College Meet Opens at Pratt Field

Twelve colleges enter the opening Intercollegiate Athletic Association meet at Pratt Field in Springfield Mass on May 9 with trials forenoon and finals afternoon. Participants include Boston University Tufts Holy Cross Worcester Tech Mass Agricultural Springfield New Hampshire State Middlebury Stevens Colgate Albany Teachers and University of Vermont.

Springfield Mass Intercollegiate Athletic Association Pratt Field Boston University Tufts Holy Cross Worcester Tech Massachusetts Agricultural New Hampshire State Middlebury Stevens Colgate Albany Teachers University of Vermont

Language Reconstruction Changes Baseball Slang Across Eras

An old time baseball fan faces a language overhaul as terms shift from era to era. The piece notes new calls like zero hour and argues about how phrases replace traditional lingo, with references to umpires and in-game cues shaping the evolving lexicon.

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Long Ring Dispute Over Bout Length And Referee Role

Bridgeport readers weigh a dispute over bout length and who will referee. Tex Rickard has eyed a longer schedule but no clear rules exist in Ohio for longer than twelve rounds. The local insider says Matt Hinkel will oversee the bout, with global boxing interest mounting as questions linger about the fight's length and authority.

Tex ‘Rickard Fattel Priday Dar Ohio Tex

Wrestling Trust Under Fire in MacFadden Report

The article reviews Bernarr MacFadden’s critique of a wrestling "trust" surrounding Prestina Taylor and other top stars. It notes claims that champions like Zbyszko, Lewis, Stecher, and Caddock dominate the field while real challengers face manipulation, with Taylor as the only wrestler willing to meet Prestina in a title bout.

The Wrestling Trust Bernarr MacFadden the Garden Macfadden Plestinal Taylor Vom Ho Thi As - MacFadden Presting Trust Zbyszko Lewis Stecher Prestina Piestinay Plestina Zbyssko Eaemy Fvrestler Plestina, ‘Yagov Piestina Caddock Erusl

Bogash to Face Clinton in Key Lightweight Bout Night

Boxing fans expect a tense semifinal on promoter Benny Vischer's card Tuesday night as Bogash Readies to avenge a prior loss to Johnny Clinton. The card features Travers and Tray Cohan in the curtain raiser, Williams vs Redwallen, and Kinley vs Williams in the main event. Tickets are on sale at popular prices, signaling a strong turnout for boxing's return to the city.

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Boxing Day Baseball Standings and Schedule Report

Yesterday's results show all games postponed due to rain. Today Chicago hosts Cleveland, Detroit visits St Louis, Washington plays New York, Philadelphia meets Boston. standings list Chicago New York Cleveland Washington St Louis Detroit with wins and losses.

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Wilson May Visit British Golf Links

It is claimed President Wilson may relax after the Peace Conference by visiting world famous golf courses in the British Isles. The piece recalls North Berwick, Leven, St Andrews, and Carnoustie as historic links, and notes the German fleet near Firth of Forth as a potential distant view during the visit. College baseball results from Middletown and Medford are also listed.

Wilson British Isles Hirth Forth Scotland Beast Germany Himsel North Berwick Montrose Beast of Fifeshire North Sea Burntisland Kinghorn Earlsferry Elk Leven Crni St. Andrews Hics Firth Ray Montifieth Barry Carnoustie

BEEZY DUNK AND BASEBALL SIGHTS IN SPRING TALK

A garbled clatter of 1920s sports chatter touches on Beezzy Dunk and the Braves. It mentions Clarke Griffith, a dry town congress call, and fashion flappers. The piece riffs on golf, ballparks, and pennant hopes with scattered names and gleaming gossip.

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