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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
10
Weather and overcast skies halt Bridee pet Baseball club drills. Manager Wilhelm aims to start afternoon workouts with Kirklin and Wotell expected in uniform. veteran players in doubt as weather persists and cash concerns are discussed.
A scattered sports column reviews player recalls, transfers, and rule experiments across leagues. It notes managers' selections from reserves, recalls of Waterbury players, and wartime shifts in rosters. Mentions executives, teams like Waterbury, Rochester, Brasseo, and Giants, plus references to spring training and fitness drills.
Fairfield high school will begin its baseball season April 16 facing Milford in a rivalry likely to yield a fast, competitive game. Captain Hugh tole leads Fairfield in workouts as principal Charles Otto and manager Elmer Cartison expect a strong diamond squad this year after a 1924 Danbury and Greenwich schedule and a mix of injuries and late-season defeats.
Yale's varsity rowing team will undergo a shakeup for the first time in over a year as Coach Leader plans changes to the eight. Bunce moves to the first boat while Nav and others fill vacancies, aiming to spark speed after a unsettled season.
Compo guards meet New Canaan in a best of three final game at Westport High School arena. Both teams have split the first two games in the series with Toward McCartney of Hoboken chosen to referee. Lineups include New Canaan HogAn cee evee L McMahon RE Kelley Quinn JT Kelley and E McMahon.
The Meteors defeated the Rectory 7 to 3 as pitching and fielding secured the win. Rectory failed to capitalize early while Meteors three late runs sealed the outcome. Next Sunday the Meteors host the Centers at Seatch Park.
The Western Juniors announce a single game next Sunday for any 17 to 19 year old city team. Practice held Saturday afternoon. They seek interested players and a suitable smiling recruit to join.
The Loyalty Lodge Bowling League prepares to close its season with the final games listed. Team numbers 238, 435, 6, 3, and 4 are shown, with Team 4 in second place two games back of the pace as the schedule proceeds toward completion.
The Stardard Oil company Wve ball club at New London has reorganized its baseball squad for the coming season. Key signings include Pauch and Steve DPo joined by Joe Past Puochlts High schaal, BL Tabnston, and Oscar Foote. The roster features 31 players described as big league calibre, poised for extensive travel and strong bookings. Art Iverson, business manager, will handle arrangements at the Standard Oil Camp in Sew London.
Team J captures the Women's Bowling League title at Brooklawn Country Club with only one loss and three ties. Captain Mrs Earl Mf Hayes leads a lineup including Wise N E Middemook, Mrs R A Lewis, Miss Jessie Hawile, and Mrs Joseph B Stigg.
Bridgeport High coach Eddie Reilly announced another roster cut after an afternoon drill at Seaside Park, trimming from 27 to 18 for the season. The schedule adds a Lyon Terence test at New Milford, with Beak Meads and others remaining in camp as outfield and infield positions are evaluated.
Beechwood nine traveled to Mnford Sunday afternoon and defeated Sacred Heirt Jis of whi fewa 4 ta Soin fas and brostling game. Gallagher of the siders Finnel te mean while Aert of the Herts 1 Uned 14 on sirthes. The teams hase a ranged game in the neg. The Beechwoods pitchers and fielding are highlighted as key. George Charkhn expected to lead the Beechwood batters next.
A cigar smoker shifts from popular “Shopping John” to Blackstone cigars promising fresher stock and better value. It touts Havana filler costs, free drawing, and factory-fresh tobaccos with pocket package sorto, claiming Blackstone is at its finest in 1925.
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