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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1919
Page
10
Cincinnati prepares for opening game of the world championship series as Redland Field seats and standing room sell out. Officials report every seat sold and police plan crowds and security with visiting dignitaries from New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia arriving ahead of the first pitch.
Manager Gleason and 23 White Sox players head to Cincinnati for the World Series opener with confidence of winning the first two games. Cicotte to start game one and Williams likely to work game two as the Sox seek an early lead. Louis Comiskey misss game due to illness. hundreds of fans travel with the team.
New York Giants manager John Me and Brickley plan a bold fall gridiron venture in New York City. Brickley aims to assemble a premier professional lineup with notable players from major colleges and clubs to challenge top teams nationwide. Myrtle A C to elect officers at first meeting tonight at 166 Myrtle Beach club house.
The Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds prepare for record crowds in the World Series. Comiskey Park will seat about 20,000 with 11,900 boxes and 8,000 grandstand seats plus covered pavilions and bleachers. Cincinnati adds capacity to 33,000 with main grandstand, temporary stands for 5,000, and 6,600 standing room. Both parks use concrete and steel grandstands.
Lexington Ky Sept 29 opening day Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association meeting feature two year old futurity leading Natalie The Great. fatal accident as Mr Dudley dies after chokedown near fence in third heat. DayStar wins fourth heat. Walnite Hall Cup races proceed with Baron Degantle and Mariondale winning heats.
The State Armory on Main Street will seat over 8 000 and allow about 1 000 more to crowd in for the first game of the world’s baseball championship series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. Workmen erect a giant Playograph to depict each play in real time with a ball marker and moving box as the game progresses and the machine will be tested this afternoon for a 8 o’clock start tomorrow.
Milford Sept 29 Special William Harrigan 22 employed at a Walnut Beach restaurant was arrested yesterday afternoon near the Housatonic river a half mile north of the railroad bridge for violation of game laws. Game Warden Wilbur Smith Norwalk made the arrest. Harrigan had in his possession a rabbit he had killed. Since shooting rabbits is forbidden until after October he was taken into custody but released on his own recognizance to appear in Milford court at 9 this morning. Harrigan had a hunter's license but was using it too early.
Chicago and Cincinnati lineups rely on World Series veterans Daubert Collins Gandil Groh Rath Kopf Risberg Weaver Kopf Risberg Rath. Analysts praise Gandil over Daubert and Collins over Rath while noting Risberg and Kopf duel for short and McMullin offers bat and field help off the bench.
New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 in the season finale in this city, clinching third place. Burns driven in two runs with an infield out and a double in the sixth inning, aided by Lewis sacrifice flies with the bases loaded.
Sept 29 the Cincinnati National League club was feted after winning the pennant. Chicago Cubs, defeated champions earlier, attended as guests. Reds entered to enthusiastic reception, each player greeted with a photo card place setting. A parade led by city officials preceded the banquet with Gov. Cox of Ohio and Mayor Galavity delivering speeches.
Atlas candidates and players are ordered to report for practice tonight at seven o'clock sharp at Old Mill Green. Listed players include Huriey Danial McGuire Kochiss Baltz Gush Rigney Chas Brechlin Blagriff Ruthowski Ray Wilson Brecklin Willams Capt Padick.
A bill of three eight round bouts and a six round preliminaries tops the Acorns A. G. carnival at the Casino on State street tonight. Local boxing stars Louis Bogash and Eddie Fitzsimmons meet in a headline lightweight title bout with bets flying and strong backing from Sam Driver. Also featured are Dan Morans Eddie Trembly and Battling Joe Gans in midweek action plus Mickey Travers and Fitzsimmons in the supporting slot.
Boxing card lists Louis Bogash vs Eddie Simmons for eight rounds as main event. Semi final pits Eddie O Lrembly against Badling Gans also eight rounds. Second bout stars Mickey Travers facing Billy Fitz. Preliminary bout has Fred Bosse vs Kid Thomas for six rounds. Officials include referees Joseph Terry Lee and Young McAuliffe. Tonekeeper Dick Howell with announcer Frank Braithwaite and matchmaker William Mason. Promoted by Acorn Athletic Club.
Mexico City bout ends early as Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, halts Kid Cutler in the sixth of a 28 round match this morning. A post fight brawl after a preliminary bout leads to referee Antonio Sarahl shooting judge Miguel Mendizabel during the dispute over a decision.
New Haven September 29 Rabbit Maranville Boston Nationals shortstop who was injured in practice here yesterday left Grace hospital for Springfield this afternoon He sustained a dislocation of the collar bone and will consult a physician in Springfield about an operation to prevent impairment of his throwing ability
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