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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1919

Page

6

Reds Hold Lead as White Sox Rally, Giants Tie Braves

National League and American League results blend into a busy day. Kelly hits a clutch homer for New York in the tenth to upend Boston 4 2 while the Giants split with Philadelphia and Brooklyn. Cadore works as the Giants edge Philadelphia 3 2 in the opener, then the Dodgers win the nightcap 2 1. Cincinnati and St Louis complete a tight doubleheader split, as Erver and Schupp limit opponent hits in game one before St Louis pummels Cincinnati for eight runs in game two.

Giants Grates New York Boston Kelly Bill Ryan Buffalo Frisch Smith Thorpe Scott Oeschger Phillies Dodgers Brooklyn Philadelphia Ebbets Field Wheat Thea Griffith Meadows Meusel Rove Williama Callahan Krueger ST. Louis Enver Cincinnati Mruethar Eller Schupp Teds Rath Daubert Groh Roush Ay Neale Kopf Duncan Ifaa i Rariden Euler Tu ' Schultz Heathcote Stock Hornsby McHenry Clemens Molbwitz Lavan Benupp Shotton Schultz Frackburne Williams Sack Eft Luderus Bancroft Rasen Hupp Paulette Behupp Adama Gramie Cincinnayl Ea Orale U Olsen Yi Daubert Li Ruston Rifith Neale Ris Konetehy Sopf Omie Kilduff Winga Y Krueger Cubs Cooper Alexander Hamilton Pitsburgh Pittsburgh Brouslyen Chicago Willams Cleveland Ivorine Cinate Gad Detroit Kerr Ehmke Depeoit Rev Indians Tigers Browns Shaw Washington Mays Sawirtas Philadelpha Bhawkey Neton Phay Ted Sox Inis Boston Sluerer Babel Fath White Sox Tn Coveleskie

Two Champions Defend Titles in New Jersey Bout Series

Two boxing champions defend titles next week in New Jersey. Featherweight Johnny Kilbane faces Frankie Burns in Jersey City on Tuesday at the Jersey City Park, while lightweight Benny Leonard meets Johnny Dundee at Newark's First Neghimens Armory. The Kilbane–Burns rivalry dates to their 141% bout, with Kilbane retaining the title amid spectator disagreement. Leonard has never defeated Dundee in seven prior bouts. southern league punishes new orleans. atlanta wins 1919 title, others follow in order.

New Jersey Johnny I Kilbane Americ Frankie Burns Jersey City Jersey Ciy Park Bern Leonard Johhny Dundee Newark Neghimens Armory Johnny Abe Atlell Burns Wilbane Campion Burns Han Bel Wibane Leonard Bundee Newark Sportsmen's Benny

Senior Golfers Tournament to Start Tuesday

New York on September 7. The Seniors' Golf Association opens its fifteenth annual tournament at Apawanis Tuesday with nearly all old-timers entered. Robert W. Lesley misses the play due to a foot injury but will attend as a spectator. The field splits into two groups for two days of play with individual prizes, and an international Canada versus United States match is the centerpiece featuring fifteen per side. Notable entrants include Darwin P. Kingsley, Matton Pitney, Rear Admiral A. G. Berry, and Harmee L. Hotchkiss. Players are divided into four age classes from fifty-five up, with thirty in Class D and about thirty in Class C.

New York Apawanis Robert WW. Lesley Lesley Merion Cricket Club Canada Matton Pitney Supreme Court A. G. Berry U. S Frank Presbrey They Home Club Coloneal J. F. Smith Wilmington Rollo Ogden Baliustel W. J. Truesdell Garden City C. A. Waida Morgan M. Sheedy Altoona Gage Is Tarbell A. B. Worthington Chevy Chase J. P. McFadden Essex County Fleury Stoddard New Waren Robert Colfer Dunwoodie Walter Brown Essex Counts William Fellowes Morgan Gateden City Colin S. Carter Philip ¢Ter Simeon Ford Aberhard Faber Lakewood Harmee L. Hot

Billy Johnston Crowned King of the Courts in Tennis Rise

American lawn tennis celebrates Billy Johnston as a top contender after superb wins on turf and hard courts. The California star, returning from wartime service, defeated leading rivals including Patterson and Tilden in key events at Forest Hills Newport and Chicago, showcasing strategic play, speed, and consistency that solidify his claim to No 1.

Willaim MM. Johnstion California Richard Norris Willams Johnston West Side Forest Hills Fordit Gerald J. Patterson Robert Lindley Murray Witham Tilden Fovice Pacific Coast Gro Cincinnati Tiden Tilden Crost Newport Johnaton Evhich

Weekly Baseball Review Finds Tight Races in Both Leagues

The Nationals and Americans failed to pull away as leaders last week with Cincinnati and Chicago jockeying for position. Cincinnati led New York by 3 games, while Chicago held 1 2 games over Cleveland as Detroit trailed Indians. streaks and key performances shaped a crowded standings race across both leagues.

Npati Nationals Cage Americans Nowling Chisago Cleveand Detroit Neale Louis Feds Muler St. Canals Ruether New York Brans Inn Bosv Brooklyn Giants Boston Chicago Alexander St. Louis Chicinnati Vaughn

Golfers Tune Up for Southern Open Title

In Atlanta Ga September TooJdim Barner of Sunset Hill is noted as western open golf champion and Leo Diegel from Del Ray Country Club. They defeated Stehert and Harries in a match tied to the Southern Open title as the tournament begins. Edgan, Canadian open champion, played in the event with the final deciding hole.

Atlanta TooJdim Barner Sunset Hill Leo Diegel Derral Country Club Stehert VY. Jlarres Ehou Piensly Ag Edgan Maten Lonjorruw

M Hallies Signs Slugger and Phila Trade Details

Mahallies signs slugger resident Baker from Pearia team in Three-Foe League. Lebewrvern expected to debut for PHY when the team arrives in Chrmvinnaly on the firind Western trigs. Lebewrvern shows a .824 batting average with 5 home runs 7 triples and 26 doubles this season.

Baker Phillie Antelder Lebewrvern Pearia Leheupyeny Lenaurvean Three Eye Lease Fletcher Rhnaner

Yankees Beat Senators 3 2 in Tight Tilt

New York over Washington 3 to 2 as Erickson falters in the third before Shawkey shuts down the Senators. Peckinpaugh and Baker spark the offense, moving the Yankees within two and a half games of Detroit.

Yankees Senators New York Washington Erickson Stars Shawke Tigers Aber Ib Poa Kewster Peckinpaugh Bo Baker Ward F Pratt Lewis Bodie Aurel Shewkey Ogo Mackson Zachary YO “Murphy Baker Odie Zachary J Shawkey Rius Yetcher Menoskyv Zachary i Laing Firicksal

Bitar Bix and other old stories of sport and science

A lively, humorous mosaic references Dempsey Beckett Pershing Woods and Ruth as it riffs on American sports figures and managers. It notes changes in teams and players with satirical lines about contracts, travel, and the baseball and boxing scenes.

Yanks Complete International Tennis Sweep at Forest Hills

The United States swept the Australia series at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills finishing with wins in singles by William Johnston and William Miden, and a doubles victory by Norvis Williams and Wallace Johnson. Australia took five sets, but the American team dominated in games and overall outcome.

New York America William Miden 2A Philadelphia Gerald Lf Hatterson Australia Fuchard Norvis Williams 2d Boston Wallace Johnuston Wandelgph Anis Tia Azertes Dawn Lennis Wile Aingie Otiaten Ameryron Smerice Althoush Hibs

Second Round of Title Tournament Scheduled at Brooklaw Club

After an opening day many matches completed the city championship tennis tournament resumes at 2:30 pm with first rounds finished and second rounds starting. Notable results include Dr. R Warren Hall defeating George Foster 6-4 6-2 and several women’s matches concluding with Coop bear Smith and Goodell prevailing.

Brooklaw Country Club R. Warren Hall George Foster Witz Agnes Sennender Jonathan Grout F. X Bennett J. W. Wheeler Myrtle Bowers Ralph Biaseburn Beatrie Goodell Donna Woeeer Miss Wheeler Bartar Waldo Kert Sterck Mar Neithercut M. Mice Chapman C. McNecil W Anderson R. S&s. Figott Dr. R. W. Hall Edward T. Buckingham Pau Buechler Clitto Weldlich A. W. Gray J. Wilson Weat H C. Morfer

Yale Not to Commence Work Before Sept 14

Yale athletic officials plan to begin preliminary football work mid September as the squad is set to report around September 15. Johnny Mack and Dr Albert Sharpe lead preparations while Eduard Olcott arrives with the new Guwahiman athletics setup. Top hopefuls include Braden Neville La Roche Murphy Lay French Kempton Acosta Galt and Captain Tim Callahan.

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New York State Fair Opens Five Day Grand Circuit

More than 390 trotters and pacers gather at the Syracuse fairgrounds for the five day Grand Circuit meeting. The program features 9 races with purses totaling about 45,900 dollars, including the Kanpke State Stave event. Entered are Marioniale and Mignota among others. American Association results list Indianapolis beats Minneapolis and other scores across games.

Syracuse N. Y New York Stat Fair Grounds Marioniale

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