Yankees May End Spring Thirteen Months In Review
The 1916 Yankees resemble a nearly new club still finding cohesion after May. They trail Detroit early, suffer midseason slumps, and note improved fitness versus 1914 and 1915 runs. Cleveland’s form strengthens as Speaker boosts morale while Coe leads a tougher defense in recent games.
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Early games show star twirlers leading big league starts
In the nascent season the Red Sox and White Sox pitchers dominate, with Babe Ruth and another ace each at four wins. Ray Isher has three victories for the Yankees, while Demaree of the Phillies and Lavin er of the Cubs lead the National League in early stats. Albert Eccles, local engraver, to attend the National Musical Association convention in Cincinnati in May as president of Bridgeport Musical Union.
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Bridgeport High Defeats Danbury 3–0 In Saturday Game
Bridgeport High School defeated Danbury 3 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. Kiely pitched effectively for Bridgeport, allowing four hits and striking out 10. Dorkin led Bridgeport with two hits, and Clancy made a superb defensive play at shortstop while Lemmer was tagged for six hits.
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Three Records Are Equalled in Big Meet of College Athletes
At Franklin Field in Philadelphia the Twenty-second Annual Relay carnival saw three world or college records matched. Yale won the two mile relay in 7 minutes 53 seconds, Richard Simpson appeared to equal the world record in 120 yard high hurdles with 15 seconds though the judge questioned the start, and Cornell tied the four mile relay world mark with 17 minutes 51.35 seconds. About 20 000 spectators filled the stands for the event, noted for the two mile relay thriller where Overton of Yale edged a late challenge by Chicago and Princeton runners.
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Bridgeport Gaels Open Practice Session At Old Mill Green
About 30 members of Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Association gathered at Old Mill Green yesterday for the first practice. Captain Dave Sullivan will select from a mix of young players and last year’s squad, with trials including ground ball throwing and basic drills.
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Bridgeport Gaelic to clash in statewide league with New Haven
Capt Devine of last year s team formed a new side with Capt Sullivan s squad for two 15 minute halves no score reported Bridgeport will host two teams Hartford Waterbury New Haven and Ansonia Bridgeport Gaelic are current state champions First game set in Waterbury on Sunday May 28
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Navy football star John Brown weds Nellie Janvier in Elkton
Ensign John Herbert Brown, famed Navy football star on Walter Camp’s 1913 All America team, married Miss Nellie R. Janvier after obtaining a license in Elkton Md. The ceremony followed by a Bellevue Stratford reception where many football players and naval officers gathered. Brown’s battleship Kansas was then at League Island and could be called to sea on 24 hours notice, explaining the hasty nuptials.
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Connie Mack's World Beaters Still Playing Ball
Scattered members of Connie Mack's Athletics remain active champions as Chicago Boston New York rise. Eddie Collins leads the White Sox in offense and defense while Jack Barry and Speaker shape the Red Sox and Yankees breakaway. Bob Shawkey and Ching Bender win key games. Eddie Plank and Fielder Jones loom for the Browns as Mack’s stars stay formidable.
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Portland Ex-Hartford Pitcher Fights Bridgeport Loss
Dick Tuckey pitched five solid innings for Portland before Bridgeport broke through in the sixth, Moshier and Gaudette pacing the locals. Bill Martin, signed from Lynn, went the distance for Neal Ball, while Portland’s defense and a double steal late in the eighth helped Bridgeport win 5 to 2.
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National League results and today’s games
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 7 in yesterday’s NL action. The Chicago at St. Louis game was postponed by rain. Today’s schedule includes Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, St. Louis at Chicago, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
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Cleveland Beats Tigers In High Scoring Baseball Tilt
Cleveland defeats Detroit 12 to 6 in an American League game. Chicago trounces St Louis 6 to 2 in another league matchup.
Bridgeport releases Steele and Davis to go
Bridgeport transfers veteran first baseman Elner Steele and infielder Davis as new owners promise to field a competitive team after strong fan turnout at Portland game. Manager Ball struggles to locate shortstop Smykal while Lowell defeats New Haven 19 to 0 and fans rally around upcoming name contest for Bridgeport club.
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GAMES TODAY MATCH UPS ACROSS LEAGUES
New York visits Philadelphia while Boston plays Washington Chicago faces St Louis. Cleveland travels to Detroit Newark hosts 6 Montreal 3 Baltimore 6 Providence 9 Rochester. Rochester plays Newark Montreal visits Richmond Buffalo at Providence Toronto visits Baltimore LY.
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Pal Moore to Box Benny McCoy Tonight
New York May 1 The Pioneer Sporting club presents a good show this evening featuring Pat Moore of Memphis vs Benny McCoy Baltimore youngster in bantamweight action The winner could face titleholder Johnny Ertle Meanwhile Stadium Athletic Club's heavyweight bout Smith versus Weinert postponed to May 11 due to Smiths hurt hand
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New York State League Opens Twenty-First Pennant Chase
The New York State league begins its twenty-first pennant race this week with opening games set for Wednesday. J. H. Farrell of Auburn serves as perpetual secretary of the National Association of minor leagues. George Wiltse manages Albany, Amby McConnell leads Utica, with John Calhoun at Binghamton and other managers at Troy Syracuse Elmira Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
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Eastern League at New Haven and Bridgeport summary
Eastern League games at New Haven and Bridgeport report run totals and battery lineups. New Haven posts 0 6 8 runs with Green and King in the batteries. Bridgeport shows 843-3 and Portland with Martin and G Smith plus Tuckey and Sweatt in pitching duties.
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Man Plays Baseball Alone Over Contract Dispute
Rupert Mills, Notre Dame graduate and former Play first baseman under a two year $3,000 annual deal, was told to practice solo by owner Patrick T. Powers after Newark Federal League team folded. Mills reported daily to Harrison grounds and played alone, hoping for rain to end his season.
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Reserve Bank Sells Bonds at 103 Percent
The Federal Reserve Board says one of the 12 reserve banks will sell new three percent government bonds at 103 percent when issued and offer $100,000 of one year notes at 100 percent.
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Phillies Lead Early in 1915 Race as Moran Smiles
New York May 1 Phillies push to the front in the National League race echoing last year’s pace. Moran reshapes the club with a solid pennant season behind them. Gavvy Cravath’s bat struggles though the lineup shows depth with Good and Cooper adding speed and coverage. Philadelphia stands near their position from a year ago and projects stronger team unity this season.
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Local boxer Ross eyed for next card
Hugh Hoss settled in the city and Rome Ross, a skilled veteran hailed from Manila triumphs over tough foes there. Ross, managed by Terry Lee, eyes 154 pounds and may headline a new show facing top names like Al McCoy or George Chip. local fans await his return.
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New Haven Defeats Bridgeport Rangers in Cup Tie
In New Haven on May 1 the local soccer team beat Bridgeport Rangers 2 to 1 at West Ivy Street grounds. New Haven, short on McKay, rallied in the second period to overturn a Bridgeport lead, with Healy and McKay scoring to secure advancement to the second round of the Connecticut Cup.
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