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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1919

Page

20

American boxers in England reap cash and prestige

May 30 Tondo x reports American boxers in England earning large purses and boosting U S boxing prestige. Eddie McGoorty, from St Paul, netted about 12000 from several bouts, including an 8000 purse May 12 at the National Sporting Club against Harry Heeve. Joe Lynch of New York may have cleared 5000 to 10000, with Angi Ratner likewise profiting, and Hadie Shevlin adding to his bankroll. McGoorty and Ratner defeated Roy McCormick, the British light heavyweight titleholder, strengthening the American edge.

Tondox Great Britain Eddia McGoorty St. Paul, Minn Harry Heeve National Sporting Club McGoorty Ratner Roy McCormick Lord Lonsdale

Lynch Wins Narrow Twenty Round Decision Over Noble

In a grudge bout marked by stamina and patient footwork, Lynch outlasted British challenger Tommy Noble over twenty rounds to capture a disputed decision. Noble pressed early, but Lynch controlled late activity and landed cleaner blows as the votes narrowed on the scorecards.

Lynch Tommy Noble

Braves with Gowdy to face Giants at Polo Grounds Sunday

New York May 80 The Boston Braves, after impressively shutting out the Cubs and Phillies, prepare for a Sunday game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. Hank Gowdy returns behind the plate, with Jim Thorpe and Walter Cruise added in the outfield. Art Nechlpt to start for Boston against McGraw’s forces, likely Causey for New York.

New York Boston Braves Cubs Phillies Giants Polo Grounds Braves Hank Gowdy Jim Thorpes Walter Cruise Stallings Art Necht MccGraw Brooklyns Ebbetsfeld

Centers to Play Tigers at Seaside Park Sunday

The Centers announce a Sunday game against the fast Tigers of Bolin at Seaside Park at 1:80. Probable batteries include Centers Sijaler and Magner against Tigers Prince and Jaten. Centers seek replies from Scofelds for a June game through this paper.

Tigers Bolin Seaside Park Sijaler Jess Tateh Magner Prince Jaten Scofelds

American Henley regatta entries crowd Schuylkill practice day

Philadelphia May 80 All crews entered in the fifteenth annual regatta of the American Rowing Association have arrived for the races on the Schuylkill river tomorrow. Navy, University of Pennsylvania, and Syracuse competed in practice today as coaches praise the fast course time. Pennsylvania eyes victory as Annapolis rows away from home for the first time this year. Also noted: Yale tennis team closes season with seven to Harvard three.

Philadelphia Ameccan Rowing Association American Henley Schuylkill River Navy University of Pennsylvania Syracuse Pennsylvania Anjispolis

Brazil Wins South American Soccer Championship

Brazil defeats Uruguay 10 to 0 to capture the South American championship amid a bitterly contested match. The Brazilian side dominated play and secured the title in regular time.

Brazil Janeiro South America Uruguay eNithes

Triangles of Stretford Seek Matches This Weekend

The Triangles of Stretford report no game today or tomorrow and challenge Wasereoins Alpine Juniors Royal Blue Jurors Warysides Devons Arrows S4 Joes Lone Stars and Greyhounds Carl Stratford 331 for any Saturday or Sunday with an evening game option.

Triangles Stretford Wasereoins Alpine Juniors Royal Blue Jurors Warysides Devons Arrows Joes Lone Stars Greyhounds Carl Stratford

Postponed Baseball Game Between Remyos and Malleable Iron

The baseball game at Seaside Park between Remyos and Malleable Iron is postponed due to failure to obtain a diamond permit. It will be played at a later date.

Remyos Seaside Park

Lehigh Defeats Penn In Eleven Inning Baseball Game

Lehigh beat the University of Pennsylvania 7 to 1 in a loosely played eleven inning game at Bethlehem. Sloppy fielding and timely hits keyed Lehigh’s attack as Storen and the Lehigh pitchers held Penn to a lone run through seven frames before breaking loose late. Mitchell, Warwick, and Pfeiffer sparked the offense with key RBIs while Johnson and Herrington anchored the Penn defense.

Lehigh Bethlehem University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Lesish Mitchell Warwick S Johnson Pfeiffer Herrington

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