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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1918

Page

8

Baker's Decision Delayed on Work or Fight for Baseball

Washington July 25 secretary Baker postponed announcing whether to extend the work or fight rule to professional baseball players. Officials cited other matters delaying a final decision. Crowder's report and industry briefs were under review, with expectations that the order might be revised though the extent was unknown.

Dessure R Swashington Matshal Meral Crowder Baker War Department Baseball

Bridgeport Loses League Title After Forfeit Controversy

The New York State League title ends in dispute as Bridgeport, leading all season, forfeits a match due to an unpaid rule conflict. Affected teams include Bridgeport and the Clan MacDuffs, with broader commentary on the national soccer body's decisions and a controversial official. The season’s outcome remains contested amid protests over championship awards and medal handling.

Lawa Bridgeport M. York Bridgeport City National Football Association Pittsburgh Ional Council Thomas Bagnall States Ball Association Kge Pat Bane Bagnall Clan MacDuffs Ap Arlier Hein Aw York Aes Ryets Clan MacDuffs Clan MacDutts Southern New York State Football Association United States Football Association Connecticut State Football Association

Johnsons Offered 300 Per Game by Duluth Team

Duluth Northern league wired Walter Johnson offering at least 300 dollars per game to pitch if organized baseball disbands. Telegrams also sent to Claude Hendrix Henry Severald and others. President Bagnall's tie decision sparks controversy as Clan MacDuff declared champions amid league motions and possible appeals.

Duluth Walter Johnson Washington Moundsman Claude Hendrix Chicago Superior Dave Bancroft Philadelphia Nationals

Even Break in Double Header at Philadelphia

Chicago and Philadelphia split a July 25 double header in Philadelphia. The Phillies won the first game 6 to 0, while Chicago captured the second 12 to 6.

Philadelphia Chicago Phillies

Cincinnati Cops Both Ends from Stallings Gange

Boston and Cincinnati pitchers battled in a mixed game as Boston’s George joined the rotation and allowed few hits while Cincinnati rallied with Roush homering. Rawlings struggled with a broken hop play as Magee’s grounder caused an error and Bier limited the Bolts to minimal scoring.

Cincinnati Stallings Boston Cincinnati Feol Boseton Bier Jioxton I. Magee Pounder Rawlings Ose Roush Camivan

Dodgers Capture Double Bill From Pittsburgh Crew

Brooklyn fans saw the Dodgers win both games from Pittsburgh. In the opener Brooklyn built a 10 to 0 lead with six runs in one inning off Shipmierka, then won 10 to 0. In the nightcap the Superbers won 6 to 2 on a double and triple in the sixth. Grimes, newly enlisted in the navy, allowed only one hit by Sauthworth in the seventh.

Brooklyn N.Y Danbla Howder Shipmieka Superbers Grimes Nava M Pittsburghs Sauthworth

Young Sets New Record as Giants Win Both Games

New York Nationals defeated St Louis in a doubleheader, both games 8 to 2. Ames won the first game on Ames' win of the mound, Holke opened the second with a triple and scored on Radon's sacrifice fly. Young extended his hitting streak to 22 consecutive games, breaking the Washington Americans' 21-game mark.

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Pirates and Yankees Rival in Dim Evening Ball Action

Patchy reports detail several baseball contests with the Pirates, Dodgers, and Yankees in action. Game notes mention St Louis at New York with eight to one final, and Fulton slated to meet Dempsey, while draft board issues surface around a delinquency claim and local press plans for Sunday games.

Pittsburgh Pirates Fulton Jack Dempsey Flarri Stade Granhe Yankees Gilhockey Yey Miller George Mopridge Greiner Brook Vwricheh Danmrau Brackett Braun Rosner

Gandil's Batting Is Main Feature Of Champs Win

Baseball results highlight Gandil as key contributor in the champions victory. Yesterday's slate included Washington vs St Louis in 15 innings, Detroit over Philadelphia, Chicago over Boston, and New York-Cleveland rained out. Schedule notes list New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at St Louis. A local notice lists Alfred Simmonds seeking city address for an age-related outreach.

Gandil’s Batting Champs Washington St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia Chicago Boston New York-Cleveland New York Cleveland Cleveland AO van Joost Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis

Wilson Triumphs Over Luce In Company Tennis Match

About 240 Ameri can Chain employees watched the afternoon clash on Connecticut avenue courts. Wilson defeated Luce in straight sets 6-1 6-? 3. Both players are regarded as top workers in company tennis, trailing only Juntinie Welly and Merry Stevens Palaney. The second round of the tournament is set to begin this evening.

Americin Chain Luce Ane Wilson Clin Company Connecticut Avenue Luce Wilson Juntinie Welly Merry Stevens Palaney

Holke Ordered to Go to Work in Draft Rules

Walter H. Holke first baseman of the New York Nationals is ordered by the district draft board to seek essential employment. The report mentions three named aides to travel to Cypress Hills Sunday and lists several individuals with wrist watches. Also notes sales at a San Francisco auction and various golf and club events with reinstatement of John J. Sullivan to monitor status by the USGA executive committee.

Louis Walter H. Tiolke New York Nationals Theort Holke Clay Lane Skinny Welly Kearney Cypress Hills Paul Scrieber Gene Martin Tadie Brackett Frank Walan W. A. Gavin San Francisco Country Club John J. Sullivan Boston Sporting Goods Ouimet and Sullivan United States GOW Association

Empire City Racing Results Summary

Empire City race results list finishers with horses and odds. First places include Chiltin and No Toeat, second places notable for Timea Tobiaes and beraging, with multiple entries showing odds like 8 to 1 and 7 to 4. The final time logged is 59 4-5 with several horses cited in order and performance notes.

Chiltin Vince Wolleth Baeem P Bauddele Poee Arter Eyen St. Ge Prank Cand. Peter

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