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Newspaper

Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1919

Page

7

Browns End Home Stand With 14-Inning 6 5 Win

Cleveland falls to St Louis 6 to 5 in sixteen innings as Tobin homers in the sixth tying the score and setting a league mark. the game concludes the American league season at the local park with record home runs in the year.

Browns Indians ST Louis Gedeon Billinga Oun St Juons Cleveland Tobin Scone Clebland Ab Hoone Graney Chapman Speaker Harris Gardner Ik. A Wambsganss Flsmith Orens Evans Tnomas Morten Johnston Cove

Atlanta Clinches Southern Association Flag

Atlanta defeats New Orleans to virtually clinch the Southern Association title as the season nears its end. The standings show Atlanta leading by seven and a half games with the season wrapping Sunday.

Atlanta New Orleans Vitually

National League Results and Standings Note Weather Delays

Yesterday in the National League Cincinnati lost to Chicago 1 1 with several games postponed due to rain The Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston matches were not played Today Washington faces Philadelphia with other games not yet scheduled Standings show Chicago 3 Cleveland and Detroit New York Boston Washington Philadelphia in the mix

Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Washington Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh St. Louis

Big Four Pin League Tomorrow Organizing Meeting

A local note outlines plans for a Big Four pin league gathering at Sohol hall tomorrow. Joseph J Serback requests team managers bring base budgets and caris. Secre ix to oversee. Prize money of $200 is pledged. Bard runs the event over two weeks ending in December.

Sohol Secre Isseph Bard Lke Arno Cincinnale Corinnati Hase Gene SC Hasebiand Sala Vail Dake Plaice Vale of Progress

Comiskey Opposed Top Game Series

Comiskey opposes a proposed top game series drawing concern from White Sox officials. The debate centers on scheduling and attendance with estimates showing tens of thousands forecast, while league officials weigh implications for fans and players.

Comiskey

Anzac Stars Set For Old Meet Postponement

National singles cam plans list shifts as matches move to tomorrow. American team features William Childen Paulphia Jamal Johnston R Nams Williams II Wallace Johnson. Australian contingent includes Randolph Lyscett Thomas Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson.

Sarazen Near Record For Brooklawn Links

A garbled report notes Sarazen near a Brooklawn course record as players like Nash and Wiles contend. The text references a club event, a qualifying raid, and upcoming championship rounds with fourteen to fifteen players involved in the scramble for leadership.

Name selection for American Legion post discussed

A meeting discusses naming the American Legion post at Bidsenort. Officials plan nominating a suitable title with several candidates under consideration and a representative body will vote on the final name. Funds for the process include 100 dollars from Tdni Moras and 10 dollars from Attorney Arki W tamley.

Rerein Tesig Amoricay Begion Ayer Tdni Attornes Arki W Tamley

Country Fair Wild Man Returns to Boston Home

A fragmented report notes a wild man connected to a country fair who traveled toward Boston. The text references journeys through Midland regions and mentions Baton, Haven, and various individuals with unclear roles, plus irregular details about wages and local incidents.

Country Fair Boston

City selects president amid tense district race

A local election in Purfled counts shows a contested race with new leadership chosen. Key figures include council members and party members amid a tight vote, with results pending confirmation from the city clerk.

Phemis Dacsman Doef Dar Eis Hines Levine Ransis

Baseball Talk Skews Wary On Pitching Depth And Race

A jumbled sports column analyzes pitching strength, arguing Reds edge rivals with four solid hurlers while White Sox and Red Sox notes mix with dissenting views. The piece references mound standouts and past season outcomes, exploring team prospects and gender-related remarks.

Nyu Aiter Downs Ligue Pallce Heather Viel Aschall Creotte Labar Ars Lyte Suena Red Sox Induber

Battered Scramble of Names in Patchwork Boxing Notes

A garbled recap lists fighters Gur Own Raspberry Patch Elaine Quimet Timyell and others with disjoint match hints and scattered results. The fragmentary text hints at title contention, past champions, and upcoming bouts but offers no clear outcomes or dates.

Oil Land Leasing Bill 15 Passed by Senate

A Senate action approved Oil Land Leasing Bill 15, advancing the measure amid debate over state energy policy. Proponents argued the bill would regulate mineral rights while opponents warned of potential impacts on producers and property owners. Further hearings are expected as the bill moves to the next legislative stage.

Senate

Fragments Describe City Bicycle Theft Case

A damaged OCR fragment outlines a bicycle theft investigation with references to Valery Lic and a 30 year old suspect. It notes that all ware recovered and identified in the ow ers. The piece mentions a court appearance and a police headquarters timeline.

Bov Vie

Edward Varritt Sought by Police After Mother’s Death

Deputy Chief of Police requested assistance from Rangeport to locate Edward Varritt in Porting ML and Ridge Park area. His mother, 18, is dead in Spring Field and relatives do not know Varritt’s address.

Edward Varritt Mother Beputy Mo Feling Springfield Toetine Ridge Park Springfiell

Brady and Hogan Set for 500 Dollar Match Play

Mike Fialy announces a 36 hole medal match Sunday at Hollywood Golf Club featuring Walter Hogan and Brady. Brady plans a Monday defense of his state title at Worcester, aiming to bring Hogan to Worcester for the state championship after the national open bid.

Hollywood Club Bosio Mike Fialy Walter Hogan Golf Champan Hollywood Gall Club Brady Massachusetts Worcester Bing Haigan Hagin Brae Burm

Mignola and McGregor Entered for Charter Oak Purse

Hartford racing card features Charter Oak Purse with $79,000 in the main event tomorrow. Mignola and McGregor the Great are entered to face rivals as weather delays and two-year-old races fill the slate.

Mignola McGregor the Great Hartford Charter Oak Charter Can McGrego Scnd

Indiana horse event summary with leading riders

Indianapotes Sept 3 report shows Miss Hans Mo winning two of three heats in a mat race. Sing eé G and VBingle t claim top positions with $1000 prize pool split 69 and 40 percent. Miss Harms Mo is noted for a 2081 time in a separate race, marking a notable performance in this meeting.

Baseball Results and Standings in scattered reports

Reading Newark and Buffalo games noted with scores around 7 8 and 3 with various teams including Milwaukee St Paul Kansas City Indianapolis and Chattanooga reported. The season calendar mentions top teams and a three game series with Seaside Park references and a 11 victory tally in a broader league context.

Reading Newark Rendine Fe Buffalo SB Boffilo Laronte Taranto St Paul & Jaleda Milwaukee Indianapoli Kansas

Cincinnati Abuzz as World Series Hype Grows

Cincinnati venues buzz as baseball fever runs high amid hotel bookings and ticket demand. The Reds have clinched an impending title with the World Series race shaping city commerce and crowds.

Post Comps to Meet Greens Farms Sunday

The Post Comps travel to the woods next Sunday to face Greens Farms Boys in a high class game. Charles Brower of Greens Farms pitched well last Sunday, striking out 14 and allowing 4 hits as Greens Farms won 18 to 2.

Greens Farms Charles Brower Burritt Brower

Johnson Training for Bout with Tom Cowler

Detroit Tigers scout J H Kelley reports Jack Johnson, longtime boxing champion, in Nogales, Sonora, preparing for a fifteen round fight with Tom Cowler in Mexico City on September 16. Johnson, aged since 1918, is in excellent health and has recently departed the United States.

Phoenin Ars J H Kelley Detroit Tigers Jack Johnson United States Nogales Sonora Kell Johnson Nolegates Tom Cowler Mexico City Jack Kelly

Promoter Denies Plans for Zulu Kid Fight with Trembly

Promoter Kenny and manager Tobey Owens deny ever considering bringing the Zulu Kid to Casio State Street to box Eddie Trembly on the 12th. Jenny says reports of a signed deal are false. Trembly’s weight remains under 158 pounds, with no heavyweight match planned and sparring partners sought for Red Allen.

Eddie Trembly Casio State Street Kenny Tobey Owens Jenny Aleady Trembly Eddie Tobey Red Allen New One Bat Rhunz Marvel

Charter Oak Stake Meet Holds Diverse Races Today

Rain delayed Grand Circuit events at Jianport Conn. Four races including the two older trots and pacing events were scheduled for today. The Charter Oak Stake and related matches were to be decided with clubs like Majors of Manchester and Meigs Vies also noted in roster and venue details.

Charter Oak Stake Jiansport Conn

Marines Win Rifle Match at Jersey State Navy Grounds

The Marine rifle team from New Jersey claimed first place with a score of 148 in a five shot per distance contest held at 200 yards. The second company, from Jersey City, finished second with 120 points.

Marines New Jersey Cus

Reds Pound Alex For Four Runs In First Inning

Cincinnati built four early runs in the first as Daubert singled and scored on a drive misplayed in the outfield. Kopf doubled and Kopf later scored on Schreibner’s error, adding two more in the fourth on consecutive hits and a double steal. Ruether held Chicago to one run.

Reds Cubs Chicago Cincinnati Alexander Daubert Rausch Robertson Neale Thillefers Ruether Flack Rath Raush Seale Kopf Duncan Schrember Wingo Reuther Teele Hollacher Herzog Merkle Magee If Killefer Friberg Hnemnaty Thucage Flach Roush Rue- Rath Rath Ther

Fultz Denies League Owes Commission for 1914 Loan

New York reports David Lultz, president of the International League, denying the National Commission’s claim that the league owes $8,700 from a 1914 loan to the old Buffalo club. He says the debt rests with the old club and that no other league member is responsible.

New York New International League National Commission David Lultz League Fults B .B. Johnson Buffalo Club International League Federal League

Red Sox and Braves May Play City Series

Boston September 3 Chances of a city series between the Red Sox and the Braves in October are good. Babe Ruth may decide in fall with moving picture interests and business concerns weighing options as both teams eye a clash with the American League leaders.

RED Sox Braves Boston Babe Ruth Ruth

Phil Douglas Poised to Pitch for McGraw at Polo Grounds

Phil Douglas the Giant pitcher is expected to return to duty after a Chicago arrival and talks with John McGraw at the Polo Grounds. He is likely to start against the Dodgers tomorrow, a team against which Douglas previously showed top form before his injury.

Phil Douglas Phil Chicago McGraw Polo Grounds Dodgers Brooklyn Douglas Fem Glace

Dempsey Offered Australia Boxing Pursuit

Promoter George Ballieu travels from Australia to New York with plans to offer Jack Dempsey a $79,000 twenty round bout in Australia. Ballieu aims to set Dempsey against George Cook or Jim Lloyd, Australia’s current champion, while negotiating a possible Leonard matchup overseas.

Pwaork George Bailieu New York Jack Dempsey Balkew Dempser Phattte Nothe Antipodes Ballieu Demmpses Ceorge Cook Jim Lloyd Australia Uningus Leonard Susuaha

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