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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

21

Umpire Heartley's Strict Call Overshadows Stars

The reliable umpire Henry Heartley shows little mercy for players who misstep in conduct or show poor bat work. Dobbs hints at limited participation this season while Walter Johnson returns to Washington, putting an end to Scott's continuous games and signaling Time's steady rule over stars like Speaker Hooper Wheat Groh O Neill Quinn Pratt Walker Marquard and more under scrutiny.

Heartley Dobbs Walter Johnson Washington Scott Wwl Speaker Hooper Wheat Groh Steve O'Neill Quinn Pratt C. Walker Marquard

Ripley Double Seating Boosts Bulldog Boat Power

The piece notes Ripley double seating adding power to the Bulldog boat and mentions Spock showing mid season form. It also covers Rube Bressler’s shift to first base for the Reds and his hitting prowess. The Yale crew gains a double seating at stroke and No. 7, highlighting Spock’s oarsmanship and the return of Prudhomme to Yale.

Ripley SPORK Rube Bressler REDS New York Yale Ladley Steck Spock Tor Maine Atlantic Japan Mains Prudhomme

Pattern Makers Forfeit Final Game For Inter Class Crown

The Electricians won the Bridgeport Inter-departmental basketball league title with a 4 forfeit victory over the Pattern Makers in the final contest. Pattern Makers were fouled repeatedly and a player was ejected after a second grace period. Forfeit declared shortly after the opening of the third period with the Electricians leading.

Electricians Bridgeport Pattern Makers Pecali

Reds Lead Safe in Town Bowling League Race

The Reds hold a late lead in the Town Bowling League as games remain to be played on the Red Men’s alleys Thursday night in Fairfield. Results and league standings follow.

Fairfield Reds

Vic Aldridge Reported Set to Join Pittsburgh

A rumor claims Vic Aldridge former Cub pitcher and Pirates holdout is traveling to Pittsburgh to confer with Barney Dreyfuss owner of the club. Aldridge reportedly left Tadlan Springs Indiana and was seen in Terre Haute last night. Dies Bo denied knowledge of Aldridge's rumors and Aldridge reportedly declined reinstatement.

Pittsburgh Vic Aldridge Barney Aldridge

Spring Football Tryouts At Seastle Park

More than 60 candidates attended spring football practice under Coach Eddie Reilly at Seastle Park yesterday afternoon. Seaside drills run each morning during the Faster vacation, with baseball in the afternoons. The session, led by Captain Roland Keating, focuses on kicking prospects for next season and runs two hours daily.

Eddie Reilly Seastle Park Roland Keating

Vance and Shocker came up with Yankees long ago in Macon

Asheville April recall of Dusty Vance and Urban Shocker at the Macon training camp nine years past. The duo, scouted by Joe Ely, were among several rookies under Bill Donovan. Vance, then top minor leaguer, and Shocker, a strong rookie, helped launch Ruppert’s big league push.

Asheville N.C Macon Bill Donovan Bork Joeely New York Dusty Vance Custer Vance St. Jon Shocker Rupport-Huston Urban Yanks Ouis Knoxville Tean Dodgers Colonel Ruppert Imilionaire George Mogridge Allan Ruswell Clark Griffitn Washington Brady Reds Donovan Ritchery Cliff Marstle Yankees St Paul Dan Tippie Int

Stamford Not On Schedule Of Greenwich High Team

Stamford baseball schedule lists games against Greenwich High and other opponents with lines of players for positions. Readable items include dates, locations, and rival matchups such as Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, Pelham, and Greenwich with a mix of unclear OCR errors.

Stamford Greenwich High

Dillon to Meet Angelo in April 21 Bout

Stamford report details a scheduled boxing match with Dillon of New York facing Angelo of Stamford on April 21 in a return bout. The previous encounter in February 10 ended with Angelo winning. Remaining card lists Young Dundee Port Chester Jo Keon Newark and others as eight round bouts and undercard participants.

Stamford York Young Angelo Sheppard Whee Flats Young Barney Stamida Wall

McAuliffe the Boxer Jockey Emerges in Baltimore Scene

Daniel Joseph McAuliffe, newly arrived in Baltimore, attracts attention as a rare dual talent in boxing and racing. The 20-year-old, 102-pound rider claims he once boxed and now aims to excel as a jockey, after a brief boxing run and a June 1923 start in racing. He recalls fighting as a youth in Louisville, where he saved money to buy gloves and seek opponents, while insiders compare him to legends yet note his modesty.

Laltimore Daniel Joseph MeAullife New York Tsur Ty Ricageers Sinm McAuliffe McAulffe Jack South Khe Benny Leonard Sande Louisville Ecags

Gallagher to Mound for Fairfield American Legion

Fairfield April 8 Special One more pitcher added to American Legion baseball team pitching staff. Gallagher signed by Manager Leonard Curran. Gene Kerily of Bridgeport is honorary captain for opening game in Sing Sing Sunday, Jim Watters is honorary captain of the trip. Regular captain not chosen until after opening game. Legionaires face a southpaw on Sunday. Team lineup includes Monvhan Lee Woklatke Lehmand Bostl Doughe Gallagher Forget and O’Brien. Manager Curran plans to use Schrother Walters and Terese thouneld infielders Leahy catcher and mound artists Marin Rasley Gallather and Mr Garry to select from.

Fairfield American Legion Stata*t Gallagher Leenard Curran Gene Kerily Bridgeport Sing Sime Jim Watters Legionaires Sing Sing Monvhan G. Lee Woklatke Lehmand Bostl Pj Doughe i G'llara Tiomag O'Brien Sing Walters Terese Thouneld Wutallenys Mainhs Erfon Wand Cavanaugh Leahy Catch Marin Rasley Gallather Garry

Staples High to Play Light Baseball Games

Staples High School opens the season with a game against Stamford Jienst at Masone Prep School on Thursday afternoon. The schedule lists April 17 Pairfela High in Fairfield, April 24 Carneil Tfail in Westport, May 1 Bethel High in Bethel, May 8 Taeeae Pron in Westport, May 11 Hall in Stratford, May 18 Allied High in West, and May 29 Jol hel High in Westport.

Westport Eht Donald Dickon Staples High Stamford Masone Prep School Apilloreee Prep Intamford Pairfela High Fatr- Agia Carme

Hans Wagner Enters Allegheny County Sheriff Race

Hans Wagner announces candidacy for sheriff of Allegheny County amid political speculation. Supporters in various regions praise the former shortstop for his public service potential, while details on campaign actions and timing remain unclear.

Washington Defeats Giants in World Series Bid

Augusta Ga April 8 The world champions Senators beat the New York Giants by a score of 7 to 4 to narrow the series as Washington fans look to two games in the capital and a Polo Grounds finale. Travia Jackson hit a homer and a fifth inning double while Warne McNeely also connected. Heinie Groh sat out with a leg issue and Long George Kelly struggled with five errors at third.

Raymond Ruba) Bressler Cincinnati Reds Sommes Hieelisa Bressler Jack Hendricks Jake Daubert Reds Whitch Hendricks Cincinnati Traia Tawna Hall Uarrinburg Phiadelphia Athletica Connie Mack Newark New Haven Athletics Atlanta Augusta Senatora New York Giants New Yorkers Washingtonians Tomoorrow Polo Grounds Wayland Dean Jack Bentley Jim McNamare J. Benson Brillhsart Alien Runwell Travia Jackson Hoty Warl McNeely Senators Heinie Groh Long George Kelly Long George Frankin Frisch

The Deceptive Golf Club and Its Ills

Oliver Megrim explains how players use clubs with fictitious names and disguises. The article cites famous golfers who rely on deceptive appearances to gain an edge and warns weaker players imitate these tricks, risking deception. Tomorrow: Shifting Clubs To Mislead an Opponent.

Oliver Megrim

Artists Triumph in Inter-City Bridgeport Match

Bridgeport cue artists defeated New Haven green cloth experts 2 of 3 matches last night. Top performers included Tetfinger and Bot Hubingenn for Park City, Miller for New Haven, with final scores around 150 37 and 119 29 in the table contest.

Bridgeport Pudgeport Cue Artista New Haven Toe Thackwrey Nlet Tinger Tron Park City Miller Tetfinger Bot Hubingenn

Dan Hickey Resigns as NYAC Boxing Instructor

New York April 8 Dan Hickey resigns as V Y A C instructor after nearly 25 years as assistant director and boxing head. A former standout boxer pupil of Peter Jackson Hickey mentored talents including Bob Fitzsimmons and served with Mike Donovan before filling the vacancy at the New York Athletic Club.

New York Ban Ifekey Ihag New York Athletic Club Dan Paul Berlinback Hickey Peter Jackson Bob Fitzsimmons Jackson Mike Donovan New York D. C Mike

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