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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1918

Page

26

Grimes Signs Wall to Join Americans Outfield

Manager Ray Grimes announced the signing of Joe Wall, former Newport News South Atlantic leaguer, to play infield and outfield for the Americans. Wall arrived in Brooklyn yesterday and will join the team at field this afternoon to face the Ponies with Sherwood. Grimes expects to hear from his manager within two days about additional infield help.

Ray Grimes Joe Wall Repeka Wall Brooklyn Grimeski Newport News Grimes Icgfield Sherwood Americe Poe Rimes

Dempsey Fulton Bout Canceled At Boxing Carnival

Atlantic City July 8. There will be no heavyweight fight between Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey on July 20 in Newark. The match was to help raise 25000 for the Griffith Bat and Bail Fund. New Jersey Boxing Commission Chairman Solin Smith said the carnival permit did not cover this bout and will not allow it.

Atlantic City Newark Fred Fulton Jack Dempsey Griffith Solin, Smith New Jersey Boxing Commission

Trouble Over Payment of Ball Club Money Scarce Struggle

A disputed $1,000 note tied to the 1918 baseball season and Eastern league ownership pits Owner Dugan against Dan Daniels and Jim Collins. Sheriff Hutt attempted attachment at Prairie, then bank actions released when Dugan posted a bond. The case, unfolding in court, centers on ownership and the unpaid note with no public statement forthcoming.

Biliftie Strugesle Mmon Pleas Court Dugan Avgen Clth Gastern Asfon Jim Collins He Marlins Dugan Vesy James New Haven Ghri Sheriff Hutt Dan Danieils Hutt Dugan Theen Gan Hart New Haven Daniels

Detroit Beats Athletics In 16 9 Race Game

Philadelphia 4 and Detroit 9 clash as Detroit commits errors enabling Philadelphia to fall behind early. Jamieson and Dugan supply offense for Detroit while Philadelphia fields Burress? base runners and Veach contributes both hits and sacrifices. Weathered by pitching from Kallio Cunningham and Geary, Detroit wins 16 to 9 in a high error game with 12 Philadelphia baserunners left stranded.

Phidadilphia Jamieson Kepp Gardner McAvoy Dugan Yy Watson O Geary Cunningham Philadelphia Suly Detroit Stanage Cobb Bush Doanes Veach Tiarper Walker

Planters Fall to Marlins 5-3 in Key Rally

New London hosts a baseball clash as the Marlins rally in the sixth and seventh innings to defeat the Planters 5-3. PJURA leads with multiple hits while Millie drives in a run with a seventh inning double.

NEW Whavien New Teaven New London Millie

Ruth's Triple in Tenth Wins First For Sex

Poston, Jndy S Roston and Cleveland divided honors today. Ruth's triple into the right red bleachers in the last of the tenth scored Strunk who had singted with the only run of the first game. Barton held Boston to three hits in the second game, Cleveland winning 41 to 8. Scoras:

Poston Jndy Roston Cleveland Huth Strunk Barton Boston Meveland Clevielan Johnston Chapman Speaker Trottr Wainbs Woot le Grans Neille Coveleskie Stees Cleveland hAogan Oston Tess Caveleskie Jones Cleveland Aly Graney Chapin Roth Rf Johnston Cb Thoms Morton Hooper Slinsbury

Trappe Slugger Reaches 100th Hit in Yankees Victory

New York edged Chicago 3 to 2 in a ninth inning comeback. Baker hit his 100th hit of the season driving in Finneran for the winning run as Peckinpaugh and others contributed. Errors and late scoring shaped a tense American League matchup with key performances from Murphy Leiboard and Pipp in a tight game.

New York Chicago Ivvnne Gillooley Peckinpaugh Baker Finneran Murphy Leilald Collins Risberg Callins Ameo Maollin Schalk Shellenback Tacobs Danforth Tost Gosten Cleveland Weaver J. Collins Risherg Winery Russel Minmerin Fh Shellonbaek Donftarth Mithy Shellonbael Chudie Peekinpaagehys Danforth J Minter Stenels Hye Pinneran Denadorth Painfarch

Giants in Even Break with Cubs in Chicago doubleheader

Chicago and New York split a doubleheader. Chicago won 6 to 4 in the first game as Causey struggled and Stausey sparked timely hits, while New York took the nightcap 3 to 1 behind strong pitching and steady offense.

Giants Cubs Causey

Senators Hit in Bunches Past Worcester Victory

Worcester 10 Hartford 2 as McQuillan fanned nine but took the loss. Grimes homered and drove in five for Worcester, while Crimos, Gardella and Kelly added two base hits each. Errors and miscues plagued Hartford, with Worcester benefiting on the scoreboard through late innings.

Dee Arerthy Bon Y Coaney Waters Freenough McQuitlhin Hartford Worcester Crimos Gardella Kelly Itee Grimes Shay Greenough Werre Rapid Fly Ringer Johnson Reenough McQuillan Gresnourh Welly Low Crimes Hbriford Worcestey Hartford Fi Worcester i

Pirates Streak Slips as Braves Halt Boston Win Streak

Wes Hostis and Boston pitchers shut down Pittsburgh's attack in a tense game. Boston won 4 to 1 as Chicago and New York, along with Detroit and Philadelphia, posted varied scores in a day of mixed results across the circuit. The day featured several erratic line scores and otherwise uneven showings from multiple teams.

Westendiay Rosa New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington-St. Louis Games Tech St. Louis Washington

Ray Eating Shifted Back To The Yankees In Firings Line

A garbled but sports focused column notes Ray Eating returning to the Yankees with praise for Mike Fellys St Paul and Miller and Mugeins. It mentions Bedford-Dewnsey Vickit applications, a schoolyard incident, and a chaotic montage of names and team references.

Jean Ray Mike F Elly Pai Elih Reed Ation Miller Mugeins

Ray Keating Traded to Yankees for 2 Players

Cleveland July 8 1918 report on a harness racing season at North Canton with a large crowd. Favorite Piurk Lowe wins the backers stake in 2:10 pace. Periscope wins the first division trotting, and Dark Flower headlines the two division sweepstake races with a close 2:07 pace result.

Cleveland Harnes North Hundall Piurklowe Edwards Peter A. Gaine Chance Sky Pla Wd Cunrler Vernon McKinney Forest Wily Periscope Siliko Tilly Brosilore Dark Flower Directutn Walter Cochato Sharvey Or Miss Perfection Kelly Deforest

Eastern League Results and Player Trades Highlight Weekend Play

New Haven defeated Hartford 16 to 2 as Worcester topped Bridgeport while Springfield, Waterbury, New London and Worcester faced various opponents. News notes include Bridgeport’s return of a former player to the team, Keating’s trade from St Paul to New York, and career beginnings with the American League club. Detailing shifts in the Eastern League and American Association, the report covers standings, recent games, and player movements including Cutshaw’s defensive work and stolen bases.

Bridgeport St. Paul Club Keating Huggins Paw Minn Tuly S.m St. Paul American Association Wlub New York Kelley New York Clu Sir Paul Joesting New York Americats

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