National pastime live tips on baseball weathered by rain
Report covers yesterday results with all games postponed due to rain. Today’s matchups include Bridgeport at Northampton and Waterbury at Hartford, with New Haven hosting New Britain. Notes mention player form, team batting leaders, and Northampton’s corporate incorporation for baseball activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Northampton
Holyoke
Waterbury
Hartford
New Haven
New Britain
Senators
Orators
Bo. A
Springfiel
New Hay
Sunday Baseball Scores From the American League
Sunday results across the league show Chicago defeating New York 7 to 5 with Walsh and Sullivan credited in the win. Detroit top Washington 4 to 1 as Willett and Stanage hold the line. St Louis fall to Boston 3 to 1 behind Waddell and Stephens. All Saturday games were postponed. A Sunday matchup in Waterbury features Springfield 6 to 4 with Chase and Schincel supporting Lean and Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anl Shonnea
New York
Boston C. Deere
Washington
P.C
P.C. Pittsburg
Orbee
Detroit
Chicago
Walsh and Sullivan
Lake
Quinn
Blair
Willett and Stanage
Grap
Street
St. Louis
Waterbury
Sprinefield
Chase
Schincel
Ste'l Lean
Connor
Ball Game for Benefit of Girly Club Fund at Newfield
A charity ball game featuring Bridgeport city officials against the Telegram Gems to raise funds for the Girls' club house. Set at Newfield Park on Thursday May 27, it may draw a large crowd. Pitch and play by city clerk Buckingham and Flanagan. Telegrams by Lynch, Haefele. infielders and outfielders listed. tickets at local stores. game starts at 2 pm with Weltersville school band providing music. City Hall closes for the event to allow employes to attend. a worthwhile cause and entertainment value noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Telegram Gems
Girls’ Club House Fund
Newfield Park
Pierce
Bierbaum
Warner
Fred Hills
Nelson
May
Horace H. Jackson
Herald News
Fairfield Avenue
Plumb’s News Store
Telegram
Weltersville
Cramps Attack Stevedore Seized Bridgeport Crewman Hospitalized
Stevedore John Carlson aboard the steamer Bridgeport was seized by cramps and removed Saturday to St Vincent's hospital where doctors expect recovery. No further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carlson
Bridgeport
St. Vincent's Hospital
Captain Phelan's Batting Average Shrinking Yet Again
George Bannon nudged his batting average to .320 last week and leads the Orators, 0.18 above prior levels. Pollard and Romer remain in the select class while Frank Hill and Hi Ladd climb. Captain Phelan fell from .108 to .088 over three games, notable for a first sacker. Local averages follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bannon
Pollard
Romer
Frank Hill
Hi Ladd
Phelan
McKenna
McCormack
Pastor
Waterman
N. B
Red
Almelia
Ward, B
Bannon
Nichols, W
Waite
Mageert
Mason
Havel
N. H
Cabrera
New Haven
Springfield
Waterbury
Meadow Larks
New ‘Seitain
Old Jem Mace Down and Out at 78 After Life of Fights
Jem Mace, the veteran prize fighter of Boston birth who rose to fame with hundreds of battles and millions earned, now 78 and impoverished, seeks aid from the old age pension fund. In Islington’s Bluecoat Boy tavern he speaks of his late wife, lost memory, and a lonely struggle to find backing for one last bout as his manager vows support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jem Mace
Boston
Norwich
England
Mace
London
Islington
Bluecoat
Clerkenwell
Bob Brettle
Tom King
Tom Sayers
Bill
Jem
Philadelphia Ledger
Sunday baseball urged as recreation crosses states
Elbert Hubbard notes Indiana has legalized Sunday baseball and cites New Jersey considering the same. He argues recreation on the Lord's Day can coexist with faith, praising Riley backed fans who push back against Puritan restraint. He defends rest as activity and change, not mere idleness, and urges noninterference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
Am Can
Indiana
New Jersey
America
East Aurora
Raycrofters
Niagara Falls
James Whitcomb Riley
Play Ball and Open Air Joys Over Sunday Laws
In the debate over Sunday sports, advocates argue open air family recreation and baseball fit with modern life. Indiana and New Jersey lead a push to breathe, laugh, and enjoy sunshine, while public health and citizen vitality are tied to outdoor activity. Local sports notes include Lafayettes beating Liberty Stars 9-0 at Sea-Side Park, Island Brooks edging Mohicans 5-4 at Brooklawn, and Bridgeport High dropping 11-2 to New Haven. Shelton lost to Clovers 9-8, Stratford to face Stamford Red Men at Avon Park. The piece also discusses city governance, favoritism concerns, and the need for prudent contracting with knowledgeable outside partners, urging officials to prioritize the city’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Moses
Assyria
Indiana
New Jersey
Bridgeport High
New Haven
New Havens
Malcolm
Bridgeport
Middletown
Welch and Brock set for Boston duel in welterweight clash
Boston May 24 Freddie Welch arrives from New York after dazzling Jack Goodman and expects a tough defense against Phil Brock of Cleveland tomorrow night in a likely hot bout. Brock vows to stop Welch as the two strong lightweights prepare for action. Salem May 4 Eddie Murphy meets Johnny Cohan a top New York lightweight with Lefavour facing Young Quinlan in preliminaries tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Freddie Welch
Phil Brock
Cleveland
Welch
New York
Jack Goodman
Brock
Salem
Eddie Murphy
Johnny Cohan
Murphy
Peck Lefavour
Brockton
Young Quinlan
Several City Amateur Baseball Wins and Losses Reported
The St Joseph T A B team lost 2-0 to Ansonia with Coffey pitching a one-hitter. Fort Hamilton West Ends won 6-3. Amos Johnson shone on the mound. John de Barron led the Orioles to a 10-5 victory over the All-Stars. West End Boys Club defeated Lakeviews 4-1 in a tight game at the flats. a late rally by Lakeviews fell short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Orioles
John de Barron
Brooklawn
West End
Barron
West End Boys’ Club
Park City
Lakeviews
the Flats
Tichey
Gallacher
McKeaEe
Why Should City Pay For Neglect Of The Citizens
Ivo the Editor argues the city should not bear damages for accidents on sidewalks when the owner of the property is negligent. He claims municipal ownership would ensure proper sidewalk material, width, grade, and maintenance, contrasting with the current chaotic, irregular curb lines and poor upkeep in Bridge City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo
the Farmer
Sirs
City of Bridge
Fish Have Cancer Caution in Buffalo May 24
Dr Harvey R Gaylord leader of the Buffalo state cancer laboratory reports a discovery that cancer is a common disease in many fish especially brook trout. Scientists at the laboratory are starting new experiments to see if cancer in fish could be passed to humans via the fish they eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Harvey R Gaylord
State Cancer Laboratory
Mollans Patent Leather Shoes and Rockers Sale
Mollans offers patent leather women’s oxfords and low cut shoes with suede and kid options. Special 59 cent double rattan porch rocker. large veranda furniture sale at low prices. Woodland Park Auction postponed to May 29 with a marathon race prize featuring building lots near Long Island Sound and East Bridgeport factories. Contact Horace H Jackson for entry details and maps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollan’s
Nothingle
Noth
Main Street
Fairfield Avenue
Woodland Park
Long Island Sound
East Bridgeport
Washington Bridge
Beard’s Corner
City Hall
Horace H. Jackson
Building permits issued for new structures in the city
The board of arena building commissioners approved permits totaling about 136 476 for numerous projects. Listings include homes on Stratford avenue Brooklawn Place Clinton avenue and Wilson street, stores on Hancock and Kossuth streets, a four story building at Broad and streets, and a new coal yard and dock at East Washington avenue served by a future Knowlton street pocket. Patrick McGee opens a new coal yard with shipments from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Skinner
Couse Street
Louisa Sanger
Shelton Street
Mary A. Frisbie
William Street
A. Morehouse and Son
Stratford Avenue
Charles Armstrong
Brooklawn
North Avenues
M. A. McFarland
Bryant Street
Bjorkland
Hancock Avenue
Lonardo Prozzoli
Linen Avenue
Warner Bros. Co
Sa Hincks & Johnson
Incona Hill
M. H. Chapman
Brooklawn Place
John S. Parsons
Wilson Street
G. S. Wildman
J. M. Blackman
North Avenue
Max Isenberg
Kossuth Street
Julia Hunt
Wells Street
James Spargo
Howard Avenue
Hamilton S. Shelton
Jane Corbett
Seabright Avenue
William Barrett
Maplewood Avenue
M. Spehr
Warren Street
W. H. Fox
Patrick McGee
East Washington Avenue Bridge
Knowlton Street
East Washington Avenue
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westerday
Springlla
Rube” Pollard
Tailenders
Heine Gastmeyer
Gast
Jersey City
Jack Hammifin
Heine
Northamptons
Carson Hodge
Carson
Fallon
Montreal
Canucks
Casey
Hanna
Red Waller
Boston Chicago
Comiskey
Tony Pastor
Hans Wagner
Gilbert Edwards
Goldy Bowler
Stallings
Newark
New York Americans
Stanage
Jennings
Ty Cobb
Stanley Robinson
Roger Bresnahan
Robinson
Bresnahan
New York Nationals
Polo Grounds
Cardinals
Josh DeVoire
Harry McCormick
Giants
McCormick
McGraw
Bridgeport, Hartford
Roe
Gia
Northam
Girly Club Fund
Newfield
Stevedore
Capt. Phelan
Jem” Mace
Eri
Golden Hill
Esse Usr
Fresh Mohican Creamery
Mohican
Century Blend Coffee
Roquefort
SOC Ip
I Ib
Lafayettes
Liberty Stars
Sea- Side Park
Slocum
Island Brooks
Mohicans
Shelton
Fiats
Clovers
Stratford
Stamford
Red Men
Avon Park
Co. M. Abercrombie
Fort Hamilton
West Ends
Amos Johnson
C. M. Abercrombie
Oastoret
Thousan
Orange St
New Haven, Conn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!