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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
10
A garbled report links Philadelphia Nationals to a cellar fate despite aid from Bill Donovan. The piece cites team turmoil and uncertain infield plans with Meusel and Meader figures, while referencing Danville, Brookline, and various minor league players as potential contributors to a downturn in the season.
Boxing bouts at the Firemen's Smoker in Milford featured Billy Gardner and Youngs Massey of Padock A C, followed by a three round slashing affair between Bea Pritehare and Charley Northrup. George Garrick of Polo A C New York judged the bouts as a credit to the organization, boosting community morale and local sports promotion.
Massachusetts Golf Association announced the selection of two players to represent the state in a British championship, opening a path to national and state titles. The roster includes Francis Guimet as the national amateur title holder, with Brookling named for technical competitions on Metahor 7.
In Boston and New York reports, C Suydam secured the right to face Jay Gould in the Signal Amateur Year Tennis Championship challenge round. He beat Filton Cutting of New York in the final rounds at the Tennis and Racquet Club, with scores 4-5 6-0 7-3.
The Rovers grab early lead in the league opener on Sunday. A misread schedule and shaky defense limit opponents to few scoring chances as Rovers secure the win.
Srassees prepare for an exhibition against Newark, previewing a season narrative with Lewin of Hartford and Babe Hate from Columbia. Players like Charlie Stauffer and Shorty Yi nf are noted, while ineligible players and local prep teams figure into the buildup.
In a dense racing page, numerous horses and jockeys post varied results and odds. Notable entries include Redsgrow, Belle Wind, Master Jack, Night Raiden, and Mythology with multiple bets and payouts listed, such as 4.00 and 7.40 returns. The dense horse, trainer, and payout data read like a ledger of the event.
A damaged OCR text shows betting notes and horse names such as General Cardans Maury bead and Peppery Pally with fractions and distances like six furlongs. The garbled lines reference widespread racing terms, race numbers, and payouts including a noted Mountain Dew price and other oddities.
McCann, manager of the local western leaguers, said he is well satisfied with the workouts after a three hour practice at the park. He noted improvements in players like Stare and Lennon, with Stout and Stouffer formulating pitching drills and fielding practice as the team prepares to face the Boston Teachers in a Community Chest affair.
Randomized sports brief lists baseball results from St Louis and Charlotte plus multiple horse races at Oaklawn Park. Names of teams players and horses appear with scattered odds and track conditions, including mentions of sponsors and divisions.
Greenwich horses sweep Pinehurst show placing in four saddle horse and boat classes. Ivy Matthison demonstrated the winners. Mrs P Thomas of Rome and Deabody of Chicago earned top trophies in the Lae championship asset with Miegster.
Tiome reports Fabe has been invited to yoga and athletic instruction at Tia’s venue for Caesar’s ancestral athletes.
A chaotic boxing night at the community hall saw the Y M H A Tossers fall to the Rectors in the opening city championship bout. Referee Jack Wempsey oversaw a bout filled with rough exchanges and crowd attention as Jim Bones, Johnny Allen, and Joe Hall pushed the action. The event highlighted uneven rounds and strong play from both squads, with the Tossers showing late resilience before the final bell.
NEW YORK April 7 Smith was awarded the referee's decision over Jack Sharkey after a fifteen round bout as the judges disagreed. Smith weighed 164 pounds while Sharkey weighed 168 pounds in a light heavyweight contest with a disputed outcome.
Merriman of Waterbury defeats Perry Adair of the Druid Hills Club Atlanta in the North and South Amateur Championship qualifier at Pinehurst. Merriman posted 75 to Adair's 78, getting out in 38 and finishing strong with late birdie threats while Adair faltered on late holes.
Dario Resta plans a Sunbeam driven return to Indianapolis on May 50 testing at Ereoh sds track before bringing cars to America. He and Ralph DePalma prepare long before race day with the Italian flash pursuing the substantial purse and a historic victory record.
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