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Bridgeport Standard Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1919

Page

18

Robins and Cubs Split Twin Bill in Dodgers Series

Brooklyn and Chicago split a Sept. 12 doubleheader with the locals winning 3-1 in the first game and Chicago taking the second 5-4. A triple play by Wollecher and Iklé highlighted the day while miscues fueled Brooklyn’s loss in the second game and Myers drove in the decisive run on a sacrifice fly after Johnston singled and moved to third.

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Crowds Seek World Series Tickets at Cincinnati Office

Crowds line up at the Cincinnati National League office to obtain application cards for World Series seats. August Herrmann announced that only filled-out cards will be considered, with a basket draw if Cincinnati wins the pennant. Prices range from 2.20 to 6.80 for various seating. Over 200,000 applications already filed as the office swamps under demand.

Cincinnati National League Baseball League August Hermann Cincinnati Club Herrmann Cincinnati Nationals

Reds edge Red Sox 6 5 in ninth at Cincinnati

In a Sept 12 game the Reds beat the Red Sox 6 to 6 in a nine inning comeback. Duncan hit a triple and Magee drove in the decisive run with Rath adding the earlier RBI. Both clubs fielded well and all runs were earned. Fisher earned the win for Cincinnati while Miller took the loss for Boston.

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Old Guard Club Cagey Boxing Card Stuns Local Fans

Lou Bogash and Charley Pitts battled to a draw while Kunz and Allen produced an eight round war. Trembly stopped Woods in the third as McAuliffe halted further punishment. A large crowd at State Street Casino praised the even, action filled show.

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Boxing card results with round draws and a stoppage

Louis Bogash and Charley Pitts fought to a round draw while Battling Kunz and Red Allen produced a split or mixed result. Eddie Trembly and Joe Woods saw Wood prevail as the bout was stopped in the third round. Young O Connell and Jimmy Barry fought to a six round draw.

Battling Kunz Red Allen Eddie Trembly Joe Woods Wood Young O'Connell Jimmy Barry

Local satirical snippets from coastal town chatter

A string of humorous, era-style vignettes set in small towns from Ohio to Wisconsin and beyond. The anecdotes feature quirky locals like Joe Gubblum, Mayor Squimp, Skeets Watson, and Rip Milliken, with absurd misadventures, petty crimes, and odd happenings ranging from ambulance gongs to lamp oil and postal stamps.

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Javelin Record Falls at Amateur Union Meet in Philadelphia

The New York Athletic Club won the national junior track and field championship at Franklin Field with 34 points, followed by Tusten Athletic Association 30 points and Meadow Brook Club and Multnomah A C tied for third with 18 each. Arthur Meir of Multnomah A A C set a javelin mark of 78 feet 4.75 inches, breaking the former 167 feet 3.4 inch record.

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Local boxing bout ends in mighty slugfest

The report describes a heated boxing match with both fighters dancing and trading body blows. The sixth round saw a brief knockdown, but both rose quickly and continued trading in a furious exchange. The crowd gave ovations as the fighters finished.

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Boxing Title Rivalries Prompt Connecticut Debate

The boxing scene in Connecticut faces a flurry of self proclaimed champions across weights from lightweight to featherweight. Promoter Sam Driver advocates clear title defenses and a meeting between Louis Bogash and Tom Corcoran to settle the 142 pound New England title.

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Lafayette Rites Challenge in City Football Tilt

The Lafayette triangles invite any 60 or 70 pound teams in the city to a peewee football challenge. Report for peetes Monday night at 7 at the corner of Calhoun and Pequon neck streets with players listed including Shepherd, Worrian, Carrino, Beipers, Vitzeermd, Murles, Howard, Delvy, Powell, Winston, Nichols, Mark, Martillo, Ewiss, Robins and others seeking a spot. They hope to play two games on the September list on any diamond.

Laway Lafayette Triangles Peetes Sheperd Wlorian Carrrino Beipers Vitzeermd Murles Howard Delvy Povell Winston Nichols Mark Martillo Ewiss Robins

Clark Wins Senior Golf Title on Apawamis Links

William Clark of Westerly WR Tr won the senior golf championship at Apawamis Links Rye New York finishing with a 36 hole total. Sidiman Seti of Englewood posted 182 for best card while other top finishers and divisions are listed with scores and club affiliations.

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Brooklawn Courts to Decide Three City Titles Today

Local tennis scene peaks as three finals unfold at Brooklawn Country Club. Dr KR Warren Vail Amherst star Chorese Bennett clash for the crown while Buckingham Bryan and Wawley Bennett vie in doubles and Miss Hee Chipman with Miss Esther Gerrish contest the women’s singles. Public encouragement urged. strong turnout anticipated.

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