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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1918

Page

10

Ban Johnson Eyes Aug 20 Close and Series Start

Johnson favors closing major league schedules on August 20 and staging the World Series soon after to meet Secretary Baker's work or fight order. He sent a bulletin to American League owners seeking approval, with the plan also under National League consideration.

Baker Chicago Ban Johnson Johnson National Teague Thera Leanne Secretary of War Vna Clibs

Syracuse Denies Move to New London

Syracuse N Y July 2 Manager T P Donovan of the Syracuse baseball club in the International League dismissed rumors that the club would move to New London Conn or Hamilton Ont A doubleheader with the Baltimore club is scheduled for tomorrow in Syracuse according to Donovan

Syracuse N. Y Donovan Syracuse Baseball Club International League New London

Big League Races In Feature Games And Postponements

National League results include Pittsburgh at New York and St. Louis at Brooklyn with Philadelphia edging Cincinnati and Boston besting Chicago. American League action has New York at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland with Washington at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis. Several interleague or regional listings show Rochester at Binghamton and Toronto hosting Jersey City with several postponed games in Baltimore and Buffalo areas.

Cleveland New York Detroit Philadelphia Washington Chicago Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati International Rochester Binghamton Webb Fisher Vance O'Neill Toronto Jersey City Waldbauer Breen Hersene Baltimore Syracuse Higmore Buffalo Newark-Buffalo Nicago Wa Philadelphia St Louis

Soft Pickings at Ringside as Fulton Collapses

A famed sportsman rushed from the Spike City track to Harrison on Saturday and reached the ring as Dempsey and Fulton prepared to start. A betting regular challenged him, claiming Fulton would win. The man from Jimmi pore City bet a yellow pank note then Fulton collapsed, and the two men returned to Manhattan by different routes.

Spire City Harrison Dempsey Fulton Jinmipire City Biel Manhattan

National singles championship set for Forest Will le T August 20

Tennis clubs under the United States National Association announce the national singles championship at Forest Will le T starting August 20. Defending champion Richard Williams is serving in France, and previous winner Willian M Johnston is abroad. several top players are unavailable due to wartime service, while Kumagay from Japan returns to boost the field.

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William Wins Feature on Opening Day at Grand Circuit Meet

In Columbus Ohio on opening day William won the feature event of the Grand Circuit meet pace with 3 heats, defeating Single G. as the only challenger early then finishing second in heat three after already sealing the race. Other events included the Bree for All Pace purse 1200 and the 1259 3-4 racing times with Heir Reaper and North Spur among starters.

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Schalks Double Wins 13 Inning White Sox Victory

In a Chicago game, Schalk delivers a 13 inning double to lift the White Sox. Final lines show Washington 0 Chicago 0 with late scoring details and base running, including runs, hits, and fielding notes.

Schalk White Sox Chicago Stolengo Collins Milan Lavan Dohnsanu Johnson Harper McMullin

Empire City Racing Results Summary

Race results list at Empire City with multiple horses named such as Clean Gene Madge Ir Woon Violet and Dorcas. Times around 1:06 to 2:08 and purses noted. several odds shown including 7 to 2 6 to 6 and 8 to 1. Also mentions Elks Home and several participants with times and placements across six races.

Wirst Tindeo Keen Jane Gene Madge Ir Woon Violet Peri Gourdine Hrace—Dorcas Whine Maiden Iittergold Mimendorf Daydue Peter Translate R. Cho Pollu Gilder

Racing Season At Saratoga in Bloom Thursday

New York July 29 report on Saratoga racing opening week highlights a strong two year old division and boosted purses. Contenders include Cudgel Omar Khayyam Roamer and Romer with War Cloud Tippity Witcher and George Smith among hopefuls for Saratoga Handicap and United States Hotel Stakes as the season builds toward Kenner Stakes and the Saratoga Cup.

New Wolik Fhupire City Phoupse Saratoga Katy Spr Teiek Suratog Association Intoga Americas Cudgel Romanuer Omar Khayyam Omar Khyam Rommer Spur Ticket Old Rosebud Beamer Marco Dudiel George Smith Roamer Nust War Cloud Tippity Witcher Tippity Wichot Thin Queen Trertin Stirt Jack Kiare, Jr Johren Tres Vware Jouren Danning

Boxers and racing notes from Saratoga and Charm City

A weathered sports column recounts plans for Saratoga midweek racing, heavyweight fighter news including Fred Tendon and Dempsey, Brittton Leonard boxing chatter, Babe Ruth's wide base hits, and Philadelphia baseball shifts. Mentions Savatoga lore, promoters in New Jersey, and late season theater of sport.

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Haughton Resigns as Braves' Leader

Boston July 20 Major Pe WO Teulon former Harvard football coach announced he resigned as president of the Boston National local baseball club. He will report in Washington to assume duties with the international chemical warfare fleet and was recently given a commission. He is expected to be assigned overseas in the near future.

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St Louis Loses To Boston Red Sox In Five

A shortened game saw St Louis fall to the Boston Red Sox in the fifth inning as the Red Sox built an early lead and held off the challengers. The contest featured key moments from both sides with no further details available.

St. Louis Boston Red Sox

Reds Fall to Phil's Eleven In Eleven Cantos

Cincinnati lost to Philadelphia in a ballgame featuring 11th inning action. Key players included Sehneider for Cincinnati and Hoge for Philadelphia with late scoring and several defensive plays shaping the outcome. Wingo and Williams contributed offensively for Philadelphia while Roush and Meringway stood out for Cincinnati in a tense contest.

Cincinnati Reds Phil’s Philadelephta Vilereridd Ganerarft Spas Sloek Luderas Monsel Wwilliams Hemingwiy Cincinnati Philadelphia Pago Marea I. Magor Wingo Temingwax Steden Sec Roush S&s Maser Stack Sehneiter Thackhorne S. Xagoee Wirst Sehneider Hoge Hoes

Pinch Hitter Delivers Ninth Inning Win for Braves

Boston edges Chicago 3 to 2 as pinch hitter drives in deciding run in the ninth. Northrop earned the win after a brief relief stint, while Douglas and Ragan matched early firepower. Chicago offense managed two early bases but could not overcome a late Boston rally.

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Cardinals Take One From Uncle Wilbert's Band

Brooklyn notes a 4 to 3 win as the Cardinals beat Uncle Wilbert's Band. Leanis pitched twelve innings, matching Marquard’s four hits in the fourth and twentieth innings. Seave reports the score and highlights.

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