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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
16
The Bears opened practice at Eagle Street with a two hour session focused on batting and base running. Ills Comstock and Elliott, a ex Michigan pitcher, joined the squad as drills continued amid soggy fields and scattered injuries.
Gene Kelly recalls Bridgeport baseball legends from Jim O’Rourke to Terry Rogers and Ray Keating. Local lore covers early Bridgeport teams, notable players now in the police force, and historic games at Derby field and Newfield Park. Preview of the Hilltoppers season starts April 8 with hopes of a state title under Coach Eddie Reilly and a trophy chase led by Kirkham and Lute.
The Hillcrests posted a strong season with a long winning streak and high scoring. Player lines show Ambrose and Wertrr among leading scorers, though the OCR text is garbled.
The Inter Church Baseball League held its annual meeting at the Board of Recreation and elected officers including president and treasurer. The league plans a May start with Games on multiple diamonds and a schedule meeting set for April.
Fairfield based American Legion basketball team the Legion five will play at least two more games this season. They schedule a clash with New Canaan on Thursday and a Knights of Columbus hall game in Bridgeport on Saturday April 1. Manager Harry Care pursues additional county contests as negotiations with several teams continue. Strong lineups and past results set the stage for a decisive fifth meeting with New Canaan, who lead the season series two games to one.
In Chicago on April 1 Torrington Connecticut High School defeated Salem Oregon the game swung in the second half as Torrington’s Szasz kowski led with eight baskets and three free throws. Bridgeport Trade School held its first practice at Seaside Park with 19 candidates, coach Harry Gath expects doubles next Monday. Gath notes catching and outfield as main problems. Yates shows pitching and infield skill. Traders prepare for April 26 opener against Fairfield High.
The Twin Oaks challenge the Lockwoods for a Sunday afternoon game at Seaside Park. Last year the Oaks won 7 to 3 and aim to repeat. Montanaro will pitch for the Oaks as they enter the Junior Recreation League. The lineup features Montanaro Monty Varrone Bults Sicilian Banduct Cook and Whitehead.
Two Bridgeport amateur boxers were selected to represent the Connecticut AAU in the national championships at Boston in April. Henry Didullo and Jack Less, welterweights, are training in Park City. A benefit show to defray travel costs will be staged by the New Haven Harriers at the Winchester Club. The Lovs are booked for several shows this month including April 12 Ansonia and Derby. All contestants meet manager Tom Flynn in front of Laberty buildings at 6:96 o'clock.
Mike Ballerino of Bayonne wins the world junior lightweight title by decision over Steve Sullivan of Brooklyn. Sullivan leads early, but Ballerino attacks relentlessly, outboxing and outpunching through six rounds. Also in the program, Al Markie loses to Philadelphian Markie after a jaw blow. Archie Walker stops Jack Tacey. Jon Nelson defeats Manuel Flores in a fast, hard fight.
The Red Top Jrs overwhelmed Willard A C nine 22 to 4 in a seven inning game at Sea Side Park. The team plans a Sunday practice against the Hamilton Stars and lists players Miller Ross Andrew Canellli Carfiello Caparosso Leonard Lefty and Petrucelli among its lineup. Philadelphia April 1 The University of Havana will send a relay team and a broad jumper to the Pennsylvania relay carnival on April 24 and 25 marking its first appearance at the event.
Two city baseball groups plan organization meetings in the Welfare Building auditorium and Board of Recreation office tonight. The Junior Recreation circuit will draw 12 teams from 24 applications for entry with a robin schedule. Industrial League to reelect officers and set a start date.
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