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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
8
Fragmentary sports notes mention players Peckinpaugh Gharrity and Bronkie with scattered scores and terms. The text is garbled, unreadable in places, and lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize reliably.
Coblenz May 10 Army team won the Sixth Division soccer championship defeating the ELI, securing the title after a hard fought match. The victory marks Army’s sixth division triumph as spectators watched from the stands.
Cor corporal Leland A. Peyton of the Fifth Marines from South Pasadena California won the life championship of the American Expeditionary Force at Le Mans France with a 550 out of 600. Sergeant Jonas F P Waters of the Thirteenth Marines from Austin Indiana finished second with a score of 54? 13. Peyton is twenty two years old and this was his maiden competition. He joined the service about two years ago and rose to fame among 1 300 picked marksmen from every county and service in the army.
Meantime Meadowbrook meet in Philadelphia previews Jose Ray's bid for a world mile mark while local baseball reports note Cleveland beating Detroit 6-0, with Morton winning and key hits from Graney Johnston and Wambsganss.
A collage of boxing chatter and sports notes from Bridgeport and New York. Mentions Johnny Clinton and Louie Bogash in an eight round main event, Rocco Pennell and other fighters, Vincent Richards tennis controversy, and local scouts watching Canton High hurler Mat Walsh.
Promoter Beeny Fischer prepares a 3000 seat ring and gallery setup on State street for a major boxing show. Eddie Kinley faces Larry Williams in an eight round main event while Johnny Clinton trains for a semi final with Louis Bogash. Local favorites Izzy Cohan and Mickey Travers, plus Harry Williams and Red Allen, headline the lively undercard as the first legalized bout in the city in a year draws heavy advance sales. Terry Lee to referee Braithwaite to announce OConnor to keep time.
London May 12 Hdldie Shevelin United States Navy welterweight champion is matched to fight Hdldie Beattie a British fighter for 15 rounds at the National Sporting Club on May 13 a purse of 4000 dollars is listed
In Waltersville yesterday afternoon the Senior division game ended with Spare by innings. Franklin, Felix and Bucker opposed by Waltersville, Creed and Aino. Umpire C Neating.
Princeton baseball beat Pennsylvania 4 to 2 in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania threatened in the ninth, but Hickland held the line to preserve the win. Princeton scored in four frames and led 8 to 0 in some innings, with key plays by Trimble and Titgel.
Toledo May 12 Battling Nelson former heavyweight champion wired Bickerd today offering his services as referee for the contest Open for position as referee of Willard and Dempsey Would do it for nothing Price optional Richard has not yet replied to the message
The New Haven Eastern league squad beat Yale 4 to 1 in an exhibition game played today in New Haven.
The Alpine IRS reorganizes under new management with Alfred Rubino named to manage the team. The notice notes age and eligibility uncertainties and the Alpine club challenges rival teams in their class in the city.
New Haven officials led by Mayor Wilson plan a large parade tomorrow at Strattidhd hotel to showcase Man ager Grimes and a strong baseball squad. The event, funded by a hired promoter, will feature a public display with cars and a march through Pork streets. The procession aims to energize fans, with several leaders including Rae and Ranes to attend. Grimes reports a solid lineup and potential added starters as the team prepares to challenge top rivals.
Old time billiards match described with Connie J. as champion, clash between Lewis and Spiniedo Finats at Bark City. Spinelio rolled, averaged 107, but Connie claimed several wins including a first half surge, finishing with a narrow series victory and an impressive 10 percent edge in play.
Baseball scores show League vs results with Brooklyn 3 to 2 in 10 innings, Pittsburgh 8 Chicago 2 in 11 innings, Boston tied Philadelphia by rain, and St Louis beat Cincinnati. Washington and New York tied 4 to 4 in 11 innings with Cleveland 6 Detroit 4 and Chicago 4 St Louis 3. Philadelphia at Boston postponed by rain. No other games scheduled.
In Paris, racing at Longchamp drew unusually large crowds as six early meetings succeed despite higher admission prices and rail fares. Total receipts reached 480,006 francs with pari mutuels at 2,300,000 francs, and Sunday admissions at Longchamp hit 280,000 francs double prewar May Sundays. A portion goes to charities and public works.
The Summerfield Irs accept a Sunday May 1919 challenge from the Greyhounds, asking for time and place. The Summerfield Jrs defeated the Washington Jrs 9 to 5 on May 11 and announce no game on May 17, inviting a 14 or 15 year old team to respond.
Doyle lofted a game deciding homer in the 10th as the Giants topped Brooklyn 9 to 2. Three home runs and key plays by Doyle Chase Wheat Olsen Griffith Myers highlighted the contest with Marquard and Grimes yielding the decisive runs.
Harvard and Yale will clash in track with Meek leading sprints mile and two mile, hurdles and field events. Stolen bases and sacrifice hits are noted by Paskett Daly Terry. Chicago 7 Pittsburgh on balls off Hendrix. winning pitcher Hentrix.
New York talks swirl around a three way deal involving the Giants Cardinals and Senators. Catcher Davey-Robe Mike Gonzales and shortstop Lavan may switch teams as John McGraw Clark Griffith and Branch Rickey are scheduled to meet. Robertson could join the Senators, Gonzales to the Giants, and Lavan to the Cardinals if the trade is completed.
The boxing scene in Cleveland sees high beef costs affecting fights as Jo Jacobs bets $200 for Benny Valgar to make 124 pounds with Ariie Roott, while Benny runs overweight. Danny Morgan plans a Packey O’Gatty versus Jack Wolfe bout at Moose Club, and works on another ward for his champion. Jack Britton is booked for welterweight bouts against Walter Mohr in Montreal on June 11 and another bout in Pittsburgh late next month. Harry Greb eyes a round with Bartley Madden in Queensbury or Buffalo, promising a sharper box.
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