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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
WIMBLEDON England June 39 William T. Tilden defeated Zenzo Shimizu to win the final singles championship match, capping the event with a decisive victory.
Lefty Bach excelled on the mound and powered his batting to back a Hartford victory asprominent players including Patterson and Shimideu contested the emerging round. The essay-like report details tense rallies, swing speeds, and strategic serves in a chaotic contest that showcased early round triumphs and notable performances by Tilden and various Japanese competitors amid a crowded Wimbledon setting.
New Haven over Waterbury 10 6 in one game and 9 4 in another. Key players include Nahn, Waderhill, Verphy, and Coshgrove. Double plays featured Verphy to fall to Weafers and Nahn to Waderhill. Weather and field conditions noted as part of a tense backstop clash.
Springfield wins both games of a doubleheader in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Morgan shines in game one as Springfield dominates, while Bayes and Mayberry contribute two-base hits in the second game. Pitching by Kelleher and Mayberry shut down Pittsfield’s offense, with strong defensive plays by Gonzales and Silva. Umpires Browns and Brows oversee the twin bill, final scores 7 0 and 3 0.
St Louis and Cleveland staged a slugging contest but the locals bunched hits to seize early lead of six runs and hold off the Indians for a 19 to 4 victory. Cleveland scored in a high scoring game with early advantage.
Boston's University crew advances to the Classic Grand Challenge Cup heats at Henley. The Union Boat Club Boston and Jesus College lineup face tough competition from rival crews as they prepare for the preliminary diamonds.
Vaughn limited Pittsburgh to one run as Whitted toped the visitors with solid pitching. Carey reached second on Merkle’s miscue and stole third on Wel Banna’s throw, but Chicago surged past in the final game, leaving the series tied as the final out came.
Spyingfield 4 7, Pe Warcester 4 iairt Briagepart- Abny A-3. Springfield games week include Waterbury Hartford Worcester. Brooklyn 3 5 New York 3 5. American League shows Chicago 14 Detroit 0 and daily games. St Louis at Chicago Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia.
Ruth pushes his total to 24 as the team earns a hard fought road tie against a Philadelphia rival. Visitors rally with a late run but mistakes and defensive plays preserve a stalemate.
Latzo delays arrival until Friday morning as managers and promoters discuss terms for a boxing card in Pe ight. The event features fighters like Mario and Stearman with plans for a 12 round bout and multiple potential title fights.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Detroit game with teams and players including Coombs, Collins, Bush, and others. Details are unclear, but mentions scores and multiple named players, suggesting a sports recap note with disorderly text.
A garbled note reports a local Ring Pen challenge with Voaverk participants and seedy patrons. The Pins faced Athieles and Muttdit Whe, with lane arrangements noted.
Harvard duo Turenne and Robinson captured their first round doubles match in the annual tennis tournament at Merion Cricket Club. Haverford advanced on a 6-0 3-0 score over Mallory and Pennock, while pairing from Havard won promptly in the opening round.
Abe Ailenel leads with 147 after two rounds as British professional faces tough American field in the Brit ish Opportunity championship. Walter Haugen and Harry Yardan trail, Barnes shows strong 72 morning and steady afternoon, while tie for second with Herd noted. Course length now about 6555 yards with two slight elongated holes after redesign.
Bridgeport’s local trade school overwhelmed Meriden Trade School in a heavy contest yesterday afternoon by a scoring margin around 19. The game featured pitching by Luudine and a batting spark from Vhres, with Gridgepost and Lenk contributing for Bridgeport while Bakeries, Tudus, and Willard led Meriden. Umpire C. Deine officiated a windy, six-inning affair.
A garbled OCR wedding notice from a church ceremony lists Beitner Hlou Mika LT and George Is Beltner among attendees. Names, places, and roles are partially unreadable, with references to a St. doit church and Rev Stephen Wish Sherman Jr. The text also mentions Mr and Mrs Bolmer and travel plans in New Hampshire.
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