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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
18
In a spirited game, St. Louis Browns defeated the New York Yankees to stay in the pennant race. Flynn, Walsh, and Brackett starred with timely hits while Bridgeport fielding held firm as Littrell’s crew seized control late, turning defense into scoring chances.
Pittsfield defeated Hartford 9 to 2 in an afternoon game marked by a one sided third inning. Baker and Longacre yielded 15 hits for Hartford while Fortune held the Senators to scattered blows after early trouble. Grimes Mooers Devine and Yim led Pittsfield with multiple hits as Fortune earned the win and Baker the loss.
Brisk baseball notes from New York and St. Louis report a 5-3 Yankee win over the Giants in New York and a 5-3 St. Louis victory over New York. Box scores list players Bodie Mayer and Baker among standouts with Shawkey and Thormahlen pitching, while jokes about war-era quirks and sports humor fill the rest of the column.
Providence defeats New Haven 8 to 1 after 14 hits. Donahue hits first home run of the season for Providence. Pitching setbacks for New Haven as three hurlers fail to stop the visitors.
Incomplete box score shows innings with Hahn striking out and Muhlrennen, Tilman and Stringer noted. Mayers error or passed ball listed. Winning pitcher Hahn and losing pitcher Courtney.
Springfield defeated Worcester 2 to 0 at home as the Home City club outplayed Worcester in most phases. Simmons, Holly, King, Polan, Helfrich and Hart contributed offensively for Springfield, while Worcester managed limited hits and errors hindered their rally.
In fragmented OCR style a note suggests Congress will act regarding Acme and respect for Jada, hinting at political or legal moves. Names are unclear but focal figures appear as Jada and an entity called Acme with possible legislative context.
The re played International game on Mamoral day will feature England and Scotland at the Meadows. The lineup includes Calliss Johnson Gye Winchester Pohlmann Cordner Manchester Drinkwater F Warner Thistles Tidmngrsh Rintoul Byles Ho iston Winchester LEE Smith Hampton Winchester ORF Taylor Griffin Thistles TRE Shaw Shields Bridgeport United Hirst OGrady Thistles Williams Dickson Winchester Harrison Cassidy Bridgeport City Reserves Smith Logan Bridgeport City Daniells Murray Thistles Henderson Bridgeport City Referees George Denholm James Miller Arthur Bread Start time 3 15 pm with special cars from Golden Hill Street.
The Y M C A tennis doubles tourney reaches the third round with close matches. Hawley and Brady beat Piggott and Lineburgh in three sets 2 6, 6 4, 7 5. Buechler and Smythe defeated Hall and Miller in three sets, while Lacy and Brown ousted Brock and Alsott. Beebe and Olmstead advance in bracket A after a tight win by Strang and Beardsley, who move to the finals. semis and finals to be completed this week with silver cups for winners and runners-up.
Neal Ball, former big leaguer, will play second base for the Athletics against the Rosebuds Friday morning at Diamond 1 Seasice Park. The City league game, postponed from Sunday, marks a key matchup between the clubs in the league race.
Bridgeport lost to Waterbury 0 to 4 while Worcester beat Springfield 9 to 0 and Hartford defeated Fitzfield 4 to 2. Providence topped New Haven 3. Today Bridgeport hosts Waterbury and New Haven plays Providence with Springfield at Hartford and Worcester at Pittsfield.
The Americans will be away until Memorial Day. This week they host Hartford at Newfield Park, then Worcester Boosters visit, followed by Hartford again. A 9:46 am start aims to reach Hartford for the afternoon rate. Greyhounds face Acme Jrs. on Decoration Day at Seaside Park at 10 am with permit for No. 5 diamond.
Connie Lewis, state duck pin champion, showed peak form at Park City drives last night winning his two games including a solo win over Ben Spinella of New York and pairing with Porto to defeat Ben and Phil Spinelle. Spinella brothers struggled, none hitting a century string, while Lewis posted 132 128 124 for 672 and Porto earned 121 in his best effort as the St. James Juniors schedule upcoming games against the Greyhounds and Alpine Juniors at Seaside Park.
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