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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1921

Page

10

Bridgeport Pitchers Shine in Drizzle Practice

Eastern league pitchers and catchers tested under light rain as Stauffer Lennon Borntheft and others worked out for over half an hour. McCann praised the efforts while noting roster moves and upcoming games against the Yannigens and All-Stars in a community benefit drive.

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Kausler Beats Kelly in Duckpin Match at Texveiseoo Arcade

In a duckpin tournament at Texveiseoo Arcade alleys, Kausler defeats Kelly across ten games with persistent chopping and key strikes. Kelly leads early with spares and a high single of 114 but Kausler’s ninth game 19 pin strike shifts momentum, closing with an overall win margin.

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Wesleyan Amherst Dual Track Meet by Telegraph

Wesleyan and Amherst announce a telegraph track meet to be held late in May or early June. Prearranged events will be run at both campuses with results telegraphed and posted on boards at each end.

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Merriman and Dyer Reach Pinehurst Semi finals

Merriman defeats Dyer by two up to reach the Pinehurst Amateur Championship semi finals. Gardiner White beats Perry Adair four and three, advancing to join Merriman. Dyer staged a comeback after trailing by five at the turn, then Merriman recovered with a strong stretch.

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Ferguson to Pitch Here Sunday in Local Game

Alex Ferguson, a former Bridgeport pitcher from 1818, is set to start Sunday for the Hastern Leaguers in a game against the New York Yankee Nanchigans. Manager Gene McCann received a telegram from Miller Higgins saying Ferguson was selected. Fans recall Ferguson's popularity and expect strong support at the ballpark.

Alex Ferguson Bridgeport New York Yankee

Roy Grimes Sent To Toledo Club For Farm Duty

Roy Grimes, former Bridgeport player, is ordered to report to the Toledo American Association club at Chettanooga Tennessee today. He failed to win an infield spot with the Giants and was sent to Toledo on the farm. Roger Bresnahan, with Toledo, confirms the move during exhibition games with New Haven at Macon.

Roy Grimes Bridgeport Toledo American Association Chettanooga Tenn Giants Wag Toledo Roger Bresnahan New Haven Macon Dugouk Cuming Mer. Mack Roth Red Sox Harry Frazee Frazee Clark Griffith Bobby Inshington Grifith Yankees Renztors Duffy Lewis George Mogridge Mr. Roth Tong Tomorrar

Horse Racing Meet Results at Bowle Track

Maiden two year olds results feature Misteal Coliiletti and Littis Aimee with times and payouts. Second event shows General Cadorna Wohant and Toreador among others with show prices. Multiple races list winners, jockeys, odds, and times across seven races with entries like General Asramotte Sagamore Panaman and The Bennings Purse.

Bowle Track Misteal Coliiletti Littis Aimee Parkington Esty Vamp Tohneon Mabel A. Muzzy Kitty Warner Mary D Black Track Fictile Cresrelle Ste Fur Songs General Cadorna Johnaggn Wohant Penman Toreador User Time Dr. Stevenson Mandalay Quility Navajo Polygamist Lille Nica Streamer Eastward Princess Latimore General Asramotte Coltilett Ghevalier Enger Allen Rustler Peppery Polly Morning Face Mary Head Lady Stele Sagamore Is & John ii Sneideman Perttwell Tims Prisk Equator Bennings Ladz Love Ensar Smart Guy Myers Pragtown Colter Tizer Tantalus Drummond Nepphilius Mary Erp Jackson Almino Jebnean Eilkenny Herwond Philistine Thistle Queen Oaklawn Belle Colette Bebrey Brooke

Open Pennant Race Seen As Most Fluid In Baseball History

Johnson asserts the pennant race will be the most open in league history amid leadership changes at four clubs. Cleveland, led by the Speaker era, holds a strong edge with World Series wins, while New York, St. Louis, Detroit, and Washington loom with new managers. Ty Cobb and the Tigers, Gleason and the White Sox, and a reforming AL pledge loyalty to a blemish-free season.

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M Grath Vaudeville Star Faces Off With Johnson

A faded image shows Jove McGrath, once a bantam boxer from Cleveland, sparring with Jack Johnson near his Mexican base. Now a vaudeville act in Polis week, McGrath features a strong soprano with partner D Singing.

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Y M H A to Play Rector Five Sunday

The Y M H A faces the Rectors in a city basketball title game Sunday at the Madison avenue hall. Rectors won game one on Thursday night on the Boys' Club floor. Gubursky and Baley are out. Shine and Brosler join from the Y M H A juniors.

Madison Avenue Gubursky Baley M. H. A. Funiors Shine Brosler Ine Waters Rangers Atlas Five Mew Haven Hartford Katers Kacons Waterbury Kaceys

Bowle Track Entries and Chess News

Race card notes multiple claiming races for three year olds and up at seven furlongs with listed weights and entrants, plus a postponed tenth game of the world chess tournament between Dr. Emanuel Lasker and Jose Capablanca in Havana due to Capablanca injury. play may resume today.

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Bobby Roth’s Days as Leading Base Runner Dented by Knee

New York April 3. Bobby Roth’s temperamental kneecap remains unstable threatening his status as a top base runner for the Yankees. Advisors say the injury may prevent him from returning to peak speed, with Babe Ruth and other figures tied to the team’s uncertainty. The piece traces Roth’s career moves and fragile health, noting possible ongoing limitations and the uncertain future.

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Roller Polo Finals Set in Worcester Tonight

The American Roller Polo league ends with Hartford versus Worcester as both teams clash at Worcester. Hartford adds Kid Williams as an attraction while an all-star lineup of Pierce Higgins Hardy Lyons and Blount joins. Two New York Giants face an umpire in court for boxing. Gene Pauletti, a student of Judge Tandis, to play semi pro baseball in Massilica Ohio.

Amercian Tenigat Hartford Worcester Kid Williams Pierce Higgins Hardy Lyons Blount New York Giants Gene Pauletti Tandis Massilica

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