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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1918

Page

6

Racing Results At Saratoga Spa

Saratoga Springs August 19 racing results list outcomes by race with winners including Lian vor Dan Masta Thistle Hollister Fo Imendorf Deckmate and War Kiss along with payouts and times for each event. Time records shown for several races, highlighting first place finishes and second and third placements across six events.

Saratoga Springs Xeep Lian Vor Ik Bsgain I Ban's Love Masta Thistle Sun King Riwe Slippery Wim Hollister Londage Wyoming Even Fo Imendorf Japhet Sto Shad Dan Minvat Shady

Cubs Beat Boston to Tighten Lead in Race

Chicago pitchers held Boston to three hits as the Cubs offense exploded with Dal Dal and Del scoring on miscues and Daskert contributing a triple. The Boston lineup offered little resistance in a 2 run victory that helped widen Chicago’s edge in the standings.

Cubs Boston

Phillies Break Losing Streak With 7 1 Victory Over Cards

BT Louis August 129 Philadelphia broke its losing streak by defeating St. Louis 7 to 1. Errors plagued both sides as Prendergast and Adams contributed for the Phillies. Bobby Jones now at first base for the Tigers. Kavanagh recalled home due to a family illness.

Louis Ames Philadelphia St. Lous Bobby Jones Ibase Vigers Marty Kavanagh Ibecause Ilin

Bridges Seen as Local Soccer Pillar in Connecticut

William Bridges, a devoted worker for the Loidgeport City soccer scene, is praised for tireless ground care and security efforts at the Arena. He visits the ground several times weekly, repairs fencing after break-ins, and funds improvements. Bridges hopes to gain recognition from the Connecticut State Football Association and possibly represent a state organization.

Loidgeport William Bridges Torn Aid United States Ridges Youen Bridges Hammer Ile Mices Kancs Bridies Connecticut State Football Association

Collins Passes Physical Exams for Marine Enlistment

Dolie Collins, star second baseman of the Chicago Americans, passed the physical examination today and was signed into the United States Marines. She arrived at training camp at seven. Minutes after the exam, she departed for the training camp.

Philadilpher Doliie Collins Secomd Bascoian Chicago Americans United States Marines

No Interest Shown in Coming World Series

The piece argues that fans show little enthusiasm for the upcoming World Series amid wartime suspensions. It suggests moving all proceeds to war charities like the Red Cross or Training Camp Activities would revive interest and benefit the sport, proposing trustees redirect revenues to charity and reassure fans.

Ntory Yor Aue Weston Ted Sox Cleveland Indians Chicago Guha War Department Red Cross Columbus Envich Alany Dempsey Jack Dempsey Battling Levinsky Knights of Columbus Levinsky Chicago Knights of Columbus War Fund Clay Turner

Bridgeport Letter From Camp Sparks Local Friendship

Charley Pitts formerly of Bridgeport writes from Camp Humphreys Virginia to Magner and the girls, sharing camp life notes and plans to visit. The letter catalogs engineers work, boxing names, and upcoming training as he hopes to meet Joe Smith and head to France, with brief Bridgeport hometown updates sprinkled in.

Charley Prers Charley Pitts Camp Flumphreyy Virginia Bridgeport Charley Arthur Henry Gifford Co. H 14Th Engineers Camp Humphreys Magner Jim Tuiomphreys Kaiser Berio Cherley Dunn Pittsburgh Jimmy Duffy Joe Leonard Benny Battling Sherbing Dick Williams Jarry Williams Atsy Scanton Young Bradley N, Yi Marine Barracks Quitation Joe Smith France Lien

Giants Pirates Split Twin Bill In Smoke Town

In Pittsburgh on August 19 the Giants and Pirates split a double header. The Pirates won the first game 8 to 1, while the Giants took the second 2 to 1. A garbled section mentions the South End baseball team failing to appear at Seaside park, causing the White Sox to idle, with unclear thanks and reflections on timing.

Giants Pirates Smoke Town Pittsburgh New York South End Seaside Park White Sox Sox Otter Southlands

Major League Scores and Upcoming Matchups

Yesterday's results show Chicago defeating New York 4 to 1, Boston 6 to 0 over Cleveland, Philadelphia 9 to 3 over Detroit, Washington 3 over St. Louis 2, and Pittsburgh 8 to New York 1 in the first game with a 1 to 1 second game. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 8 to 4, Chicago won 2 to 0 against Boston, Philadelphia 7 to 1 over St Louis, and today New York at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St Louis.

Chicago New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit Washington St. Louis Gaines Voday Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis Games Today Wat P C. Chicago Ksars St. Louis

White Sox Win Last Game in New York

New York, Aug. 19 Chicago wins two of three from the Mets in the season finale in the city with a 4 to 1 victory. Good Fournier Mostil Saeriie and other players noted for hits while Caldwell and Quinn yielded runs. Stolen bases and double plays featured the game as Chicago outscored New York.

Herzeg Taggert Chadbourne Ginith Roneichy Wilson Rawlings Chicago Holocher Mann Paskert Merkle Alartin Boston Vick MolNocher Martin Dent Konetechy Martin Pick Cransvaul Crandall White Sox N. Y New York Veague Gullot Good Fournher Mostil Ifyait Fournier Saeriie Ganih Ifheco Phreth Hase Tamar Weaver Candi Hases Chicara Rors Chitsuween Caldwell Wwainn Piases of Hols Quinn Uap Dineen Hiltteharanil Wood Liebeld Gandil J. Collins Mastil Pinelli Rehauk Gihcooley Tamnerr Pratt Hyatt Peckinpaugh Walters

Foster's Triple Lifts Griffins to 14th Victory

Washington won 2 to 0 over St Louis aided by Slou fers triple and Jintee's sacrifice fly in the 4th inning. Johnson struck out two as he pitched his 15th extra inning game this season, part of an 8- record in innings. The Browns split results with the Yankees, who hold an 8-4-1 edge in the season series.

Washington Jintee BL Louis Johnson St. Linus Ainsmuth

Boston Players Allowed to Play in Work Series

Four members of the Boston American League team Hooper Strunt Scott Metinis have received permission from exemption boards to play in the work series. President Harry Prasco announced the decision saying players may participate through September 15. The club hopes such participation could help in a possible World Series if one is arranged.

Boston Harry Prasco Harry Hooper Amex Strunt Mvorett Scott John Metinis Roaston Develand Ifs

Series Meeting Called Today In Cincinnati

A series meeting is called today in Cincinnati due to the arrival of BW Sobosan president of the American Hoagie and Dncior Hoydler secretary of the National Teague. The Nation Basehafl COMES ston plans dates and details for the Workis Seri Wats with postponed events tomorrow. Bath Johnson and Maoycier travel there. one person attended the meeting after being coll ed abot neon tonorrary.

Cincinnati Ave Sobosan American Hoagie Dncior Hoydler National Teague Bath Johnson

Giants to Testify in Hal Chase Case

Three New York Giants players Piutt Perritt, Joss, Young and another unnamed, testified under oath regarding Hal Chase's alleged indiscretions. Cincinnati managers Hermann and Mathewson prepared evidence after extensive questioning of visiting clubs, with affidavits to be sent to the National League office for review.

Giant Hal Chase RCE New York Giants Pol Perritt Joss Young Promingith Gar Hermutin Christy Mathewson Cincinnati Hilda Chase Hetling New York New York Ofice National League Chase Hal Garry Herrmann Ie Giants Penitt Ross Young

Lowly Athletics Win From Tigers

Philadelphia Athletics defeat Detroit Tigers 9th inning rally with two walks and three hits. C Jones tied season mark for bases on balls in one inning. Line shows names and scattered digits from the old report.

Philadelphia Abi Ld Cardners Bush Athletics Today C. Jones Detroit Kallio Spencer Watson Greig Adams Ate- Ayoy

Park City Juniors Challenge Royal Blues in Three Games

The Park City Juniors challenge the Royal Blue Juniors to a series of three games. The first game is to be played September 1 at a diamond the Royal Blues suggest. The second game on September 15 must be at Yellow Mill Park. The RAMOS must also be played in the second period, so the Royal Blues should obtain a permit for September.

Park City Royal Blue Royal Blues Yellow Mill Park

Spirited Racing Opens Grand Circuit at Poughkeepsie

Opening day signals strong field at Poughkeepsie Grand Circuit with multiple heats and tight finishes. Directum J Murphy leads with 2:05 pace in The Redmont event, while Bests include Hazelwood and Worth Spur in nearby purses. Additional heats feature Lord Stout and Pittrot with times around 2:04 to 2:07.

Voughieepsie Poughkeepsie Thomas W. Aturphy Redmont Betsy Hamlin Cox Walter Cohato Maple Ward Pittrot Lord Stout A. Stout Worth Spur Coax Wy Bell Stanford Halstead Winnatoma Opera Express Bilvermine Ben Ali Pitman Albany Murphy Baxter Low Jay Mack Peter Goa Lest

Drawing to be held for national tennis singles

New York August 19 the national tennis singles championship drawings will be held this afternoon at United States National Lawn Tennis Association headquarters. Prominent entrants include Robert Lindsey Murray and Ichyia Ky nisie.

Fang Bobby Stow Robert Carlton Haven Colonials Newfield Park Mimy Kelly New York United States National Lawn Pennis Association Robert Lindsey Murray Ichyia Kynisie

Dundee Defeats Tommy Tuohey in Eight-Round Bout

Jersey City sport page reports New York’s Dundee defeated Tommy Tuohey of Paterson in eight rounds here tonight. Dundee landed a clean knockdown in the fifth, while Tuohey opened a cut on Dundee’s left eye in the sixth. Dundee weighed 125 pounds, Tuohey 146.

Jersey Cmey N. F Ohonie Dundee New York Tommy Tuohey Paterson Dundee Tuohey

Amazing War Scenes Captured By Camera

The Official War Review No. 5 released by Pathe on July 28 shows American outpost life on the West Front with five sections highlighting a shell shelter scene. Other images include General Och, Allied commander, and depictions of Britain’s fight for democracy, Palestine, Italian air raids, and additional subjects.

West Front Rance Pathe Jcint Och Britain Palestine Italy

Red Sox Take Series Game Lead Over Indians

Tosvran Massachusetts August 19 Boston won 6 to 0 in Cleveland to tighten its lead to four games with 14 left. Jones pitched superbly limiting Cleveland to two hits while Ruth Strunk and Melnnis provided key hits. Coveleski took the loss for Cleveland while McQuillan also yielded runs in relief.

Tosvran Mass Boston Cleveland Red Sox Indians Jones Cleland Hooner Shean Strunk Melnnis Scott Coffey Agnew Ruth Coveleski McInnis Coveleskie McQuillan Covyeleskie Amcquillan Envemann Ame Quillan Basemann Halls O'Neill

Cincinnati Reds Rally Past Dodgers In Close Eight to Four Win

Cincinnati Reds beat Brooklyn with a late rally scoring eight runs off Marquard, aided by nine hits and a wild pitch in the sixth and seventh innings. Margquard, Archer, Schneider, and Wingo contributed in a game where Cincinnati led 4-1 after six innings and secured an 8 to 4 victory.

Cincinnati Marquard Brooklyn Israelilyn Margquard Archer Schneider Wingo

International baseball lineups and matchups across cities

At Binghamton Jersey Citi 142 Binghamton 1241¢3 Hehl and Flinger Webb and Fisher te. At Baltimore Newark 382 Baltimore 2a Barfoot Parker and Kelly Lew is and Bean. At Buffalo Rochester 171 Buffalo &1490 Grant and Neil Telfrich and Bengough. At Toronto Hamilton SR4 Toronto 2923 40 innings. Ray and Happer Justin Peck nd F

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