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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1919

Page

6

Rain Delays Fifth World Series Game as Sox Hope Claude Williams Shines

Chicago Oct 5 The rainmay reshuffle pitching for the World Series with Claude Williams set to start for the White Sox against Reds ace Dick Kerr or Cicotte as relief. The Sox, trailing, need four wins to take the series while Reds seek early clinch amid strong pitching from Landwehr Sallee and a resilient defense.

Grantland Rice Icago White Sox Kid Gleason Claude Williams Dick Kerr Eddie Arning

Industrial Title Holders Edge Rosebuds 2 to 1 in Duel

Industrial League champions Singer defeated Rosebuds 2 to 1 at Newfield Park in a pitchers duel. Pete Wilson and Jack Owstrowsky dominated until the 11th when Haverty doubled and Sherwood delivered the decisive single for the winners. Notable plays featured Sank, Wargo, Creevy, and Christy with strong fielding and late scoring by the Singers. A large crowd saw the contest with another game likely next Saturday.

William Lieb Singer Rosebuds Newfield Park Industrial Boys Riley Wargo O'Connell Creavy Haverty Burns Wilson Christy Owatrowsky Harry Burke Jack Dutch “Sherwood Keystone Sank Bill Shay Sipser Boys Olechney Haring Weidlich Burke Ddark Texas Creevy Shay Dutch Sherwood Pate Wilson Cicotte Jack Owstrowsky Arle Champion Boston Red Sox Uimps Tom McCann Hove

World Series auto race stakes moved to next Saturday

Cincinnati pathway races delayed from today due to rain and crowd safety. event now rescheduled for next Saturday at 1 am in Redland. Organizers advised buyers and fans to monitor official notices for final details and potential timetable changes.

Ceinctinnatt Cincinnati Rostogred Vnrit Rhin Redland

World Series Gate Receipts Top 8.5 Million

The article reports that by the current World Series, gate receipts will exceed 8.5 million dollars since 1905 fourteen series have been played with Chicago Americans and Cincinnati Nationals contending. Attendance averaged about 25,000 per game across 78 games, totaling around 1.915 million attendees. Players’ share totals roughly 1.37 million while club owners receive about 1.72 million. The distribution now typically allocates 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser, with changes affecting second and third tier leagues this season.

Mota Tne Cayil National Commission Chicago Americans Cincinnati Baseball Warriors Nevl Manary Secong Tae Lun

Miracle Save for Sox in Cincinnati Showdown

The Impartial Rooter reports on a pivotal 1919 baseball clash where the Reds seek a 3-1 series lead over the White Sox. Gleason relies on Claude Williams while Moran rotates pitchers Hod Eller Reuther and others as the Reds push to extend their advantage amid a tense pennant race atmosphere.

Cincinnati Sox White Sox Reda Pat Moran Ring Cleotte Gleason Claude Williams Moran

Balloon Racer Pilot Lands 850 Miles From Home

Captain Paul J. McCullough of the St. Louis eighty-four reported landing about 56 miles northeast of St. Louis after three days in a wooded, remote area east of Georgian Bay near Parry. He and aide Bernard von Hoffman trekked to Waubamik to file the message, noting the journey and hardships but no change to the race outcome.

ST. Louis Mo Get Canada Paul J. McCullough St. Louis McCullough Georgian Bay Parry A. B. Lamert Waubamik Bernard von Hoffman Eighty-Four Goodyear Ralphson Wichita Kansas

Strikes Threaten Industrial Concerns In New Tournament

A report on impending strikes across the United States and Canada ties to an upcoming International Telegraphic Rowing Tournament. Industrial workers from various firms flood entries as more than a hundred teams enter, with rules requiring competitors to have two months of employment with their firm. The five top teams will win the trophy, crowning industrial champions in a first open event. Further details are available from We Thompson, Rihe ete Meemaneag.

United States Canada Ufe Munte Thompson

Boxing News Roundup From New York Sportsmen’s Club Show

Pete Herman defends bantamweight titles against Harold Farese in four bouts at the New York Sportsmen’s Club on October 13. Herman was beaten by Joy Lynch in a ten-round no decision fight at Waterbury. Heavyweight Al Roberts of Staten Island, with seventeen knockouts in nineteen fights, meets Charley Weinert. Benny McCoy, a Navy veteran and former bantam and featherweight champ, is trained by Fiddle Harvey. Jimmy Duffy faces Irishman from Westlife and Young Maxwell, Albany, at Troy A C G tomorrow.

Pete Herman Harold Farese Nework Sportsmen's Club Herman Joy Lynch Waterbury al Roberts Staten Island Charley Weinert Pleasantdale Orange Mountains Fiddle Harvey Benny McCoy

Balkline Title Fight Looms at National Championship

Balkline experts from America converge for the national billiards championship at the Astor Hotel in New York starting October 2. The Schaefer Cochran Hoppe dispute and the clash between Schaefer and Cochran promise decisive tests of modern versus old style play.

America Pstor New York Calef Astor Schaefer, Cochran-Hoppe Welker Cochran Hoppe Schaefer Jake Schaefer Billard Walker Cochran Cochran-Sc Sutton Slosson Morningstar Cochran Yamada Loppe Ives Vienaux Cassignol

Brady Defeated In Exhibition Golf Foursome

Scarsborough on the Hudson N Y Oct 5 Mike Brady runner up in the National Open and George Bowden of Boston were defeated by A J Sanderson home professional and James West of Rockaway by one up in an exhibition four ball match at Cantry club Brady took 71 strokes Sanderson 72 Wes 76 Bowden 78

Scarsborough-on-the-Hudson N. Y Mike Brady George Bowden Boston A. J. Sanderson James West Rockaway Brady Sanderson Wes Bowden

Herron and Peacock Lose To McNamara and Dowling

Hartdsale October 5 Davidson Herron national amateur toif champion with Grant Peacock of Princeton lost a four ball exhibition by one up on the 18th. Tom McNamara former Metropolitan title holder and Jack Dowling the first pro won at Scarsdale Golf and Country Club. Herron Peacock and Dowling each shot 72. McNamara 74.

Hartsdale Davidson Herron Grant Peacock Princeton Tom McNamara Jack Dowling Scarsdale Herron Peacock Dowling McNamara

King Pins and Bengals Tie At Seaside Park

King Pins and Bengals battled in a rare no-score tie at Seaside Park yesterday afternoon. The report notes strong defensive play and notable performances in the field. Team practice is set for Tuesday night with key plays expected to be shown to the squad.

King Bengals Dante

Postponement of Fifth Game Aids Chicago's Cause

The world series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to rain and poor conditions. Clare Williams gets another day of rest while Reds pitcher Hod Blier was set to start if play resumes. Attendance across four games reached 123,690 with total receipts of 384,290. players receive about 207,517 and clubs 1,235,344.36.

teTnoor Sox Eason Rominer Rhone Henest Landwehr Reds Elx Sallee Eilanfne Edldie Collins Joe Apy Felsch Buck Weever Ummel Williams Iotte Ding Ring Sailee Pittsburgh Sey California Isanana Oadway Oregon Pines Yiarth Fina Jey Cleveland Detroit Newark Boston Claude Williams Associated Press Chicago Clare Williame Cincinnati Gleasgi National Commission Moran Cicotte Rollvin Gleason New York Nationals Cleveland Americans Pogl Chicago Nationals New York Americans Weather Bureau Mercury

Austrian Youth Sets World Chess Blindfold Record

Richard Reti, a young Austrian chess master, reportedly broke the world blindfold playing record by tackling twenty four games at once in Haarlem Netherlands. He achieved twelve wins nine draws and three losses surpassing Harry Pillsbury's twenty two games set in Moscow in 1900.

Btest Vireles Richard Reti Capablanca Haarlem Holland Harry N. Pillsbury Moscow

Maranville to Undergo Shoulder Operation

Boston Oct 5 reports say Rabbit Maranville, shortstop of the National League club, will undergo an operation for a chronic shoulder condition. Physicians state he cannot play baseball again without surgery, as the injury prevents raising his arm above the head. The procedure is to repair the damaged area at his home.

Boston Maranville Tseball Marangide Fo Ata

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