Johnny Priest Hero Of Exciting Finish In The Sth
Johnny Priest starred in a thrilling finish at Newfield park for Bridgeport on Red Cross day. Worcester led 6 to 3 before Bridgeport rallied with a late surge, Priest driving in key runs as Bridgeport won 6 to 5 with three hits and standout fielding from Martin Brackett and Fewster’s grounder play drawing cheers. The crowd reached about 3,600 as the hero celebrated a dramatic comeback.
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Ozanams Defeat Fast Rosebuds In Good Game
Ozanams beat the Fast Rosebuds to hand them their first loss of the season in front of about 2,500 fans. The Ozanams used heavy pitching in the early innings as Scanion delivered strong hurling and Gerrity made a running catch. The result ties the clubs at one win each with a possible deciding game looming as a city championship contender emerges.
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Oldfield wins three races from DePalma at State Fair Park
Milwaukee June 5 Barney Oldfield defeated Ralph de Palma in three automobile races on the State Fair Park Wirt track covering 11 25 and 10 miles. Oldfield won the first two with ease and led from the start in the 15 mile race to set a track record of 13 35 1 5. De Palma led the 25 mile race at mid lap but Oldfield regained the lead on the 61st turn of the first lap and finished in 22 42 while de Palma was 23 12. The 10 mile event began with Oldfield at the pole but engine trouble forced a restart mid second lap. Oldfield again took the lead and completed the distance in 9 02 4 5 with Palma two or three feet behind.
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Indignant Baseball Writers Defend McGraw Repudiation
New York baseball writers condemn McGraws repudiation of articles they say misquoted and unfairly reflected on the Giants manager. The Tener-Me Graw controversy remains unsettled with no specifics given, leaving the dispute to linger in the press and league circles.
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National League Results And Today’s Schedule
Yesterday’s NL games saw Chicago defeat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 and St. Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 in the first game while Cincinnati answered with a 15 to 4 win over St. Louis in the second. Today’s slated matchups include New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Brooklyn, and Cincinnati at St. Louis.
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Detroit beats St Louis 4 to 2 in American League game
Detroit defeats St Louis 4 2 in an American League matchup as Chicago edges Cleveland 1 to 0 in another early action.
Football Outlook For Dartmouth Next Season
Dartmouth will field a football eleven next season regardless of war conditions. Freshmen may play on the varsity until the war ends. Yale and Harvard face doubt over resuming, with Princeton following Yale’s lead. Duster Mails has quit football for shipbuilding in Seattle. Bill Martin faced crowd jeers after muffing a fly, but proved his grit by continuing to play hard and beating out a grounder for Bridgeport. Worcester will play at Newfield Park tomorrow with Dug Smith or Lennon pitching for Bridgeport and Lindstrom for Worcester. King Lear added two walks and a sacrifice to his four appearances, while Nick Cullop joined the Solid Ivory league after Jersey City.
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Brown Kunz Title Bout In New Haven Tonight
New Haven June 25 Chic Brown lightweight and ex Connecticut champion meets Battling Kunz of South Norwalk in a 12 round title bout at the Arena under Company E Home Guard. Weigh in at 138 pounds at 3 pm and both fighters near the limit with Brown possibly heavier. This is their first meeting since Brown broke his arm last November when Kunz took the state title.
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Eastern League Yesterday's Results Edgeport 6 Worcester 5
Edgeport defeated Worcester 6 to 5 in yesterday's Eastern League game. The decisive rally came in the late innings as Edgeport joined Worcester in a tight contest. No further details available.
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Lawrence at Hartford Portland at New London
Lawrence visits Hartford while Portland travels to New London in a compact midweek schedule. Springfield plays NewsHaven in another matchup shaping regional standings and potential rivalries.
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Mrs Brickley to Give 5 Sons for Country's Cause
Boston June 25 Mrs William J Brickley mother of Harvard football star says four of her five sons have volunteered for national service and the youngest will go when older. William J Brickley Jr a yeoman at Commonwealth Pier Charley Brickley training with Harvard reserve officers George Brickley in Medical Reserve Corps as Hospital apprentice Joseph Brickley in army unit at Norwich University The eldest challenged all comers and knocked them out Bill Brickley heavyweight naval reserves at Commonwealth Pier led the bout. Joseph may rival Charley on the gridiron when older.
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Yankees Lose to Boston Braves in Exhibition Game
New York, June 25. Wild William Donovan watched as the Yankees were defeated 3 to 0 by the Boston Braves in a nine inning exhibition at West Side Park Jersey City. Red Smith homered twice for the Braves. Ed Munroe Nick Cullop and Slim Love pitched for the Yankees. Sisler, still young, shines as a top player in the American League with a strong batting average and versatile defense. Flow er and Vegetable Jobn Reck& Son.
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Giants Still Lead Phillies in Tight Pennant Race
New York June 25 Giants remain a half game ahead of the Phillies after a long season, with a four game series in Philadelphia this week offering a chance to stretch or shrink their margin. The race has swung between the two clubs all June as McGraw’s team, hampered at times by umpires, fights to maintain the lead and avoid a broader challenge from any other contender.
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Roamer Favored To Win Brooklyn Handicap Today
New York June 25 The Brooklyn Handicap opens the Queens County Jockey club meeting at Aqueduct with Roamer likely to win after a strong Jamaica victory raised his weight to 128 pounds. The field features top Kentucky and western contenders in a test to crown the handicap champion of the year. Roamer clocked 1 50 3 5 for a mile and a furlong, the best work of the day, signaling strong form as bettors favor him in a decisive East coast event.
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Dundee to Meet Jackson in New York Arena Friday
New York June 25 Dundee faces Jackson at St Nicholas Rink Friday night as boxing’s top lightweight bout this week. Jackson knocked out Johnny Dundee in Philadelphia and now puts his rugged power on display against Dundee who seeks to regain prestige and perhaps a title shot against Benny Leonard.
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Pioneers Defeat Nationals In City Championship Game
The Pioneers defeated the Nationals with heavy ninth inning hitting scoring six runs. Ray Campana earned the win with a two bagger as two runners stood on base. Al Williams led both squads with three hits in four at bats while Shorty Sheehan committed four errors. Goodrich will join the Pioneers for the rest of the season.
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Big League Bits: Players and Personalities Shine
The column profiles pitchers and players around the league. Eddie Murphy sits on the bench as Connie Mack profits from his $11,000, while Nemo Siebold, though small, draws attention as a rising outfielder. Ray Schalk shows standout defense behind the plate and Hans Wagner leads Pirates infield energy.
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