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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1923

Page

8

Fourteen Players Workout at Newfield Park Ruddy Draws

Fourteen of Gene McCann’s candidates turned out for the initial workout at Sewneld Park amid soggy field conditions. Veterans Smith Bornhoeft and Emmerich were the 1922 veterans present. ten players were yet to report. Sam Post and Slim Bornhoeft starred in early batting and mound work as McCann prepared for two daily sessions and a midweek load of arrivals, with several players still on holdouts or awaiting contracts.

Gene McCann Sewneld Park Smith Bornhoeft Emmerich McCann Red Gillespie Shiny Cleary Jim Murray Stretch Moranie Wilson Slim Bornhoeft Joe Smith Fred Fisher Bernia Prep Sam Post Bill Gaged Hank LeVallie Bobby Emmerich Walters McCann Combine Irving Rodriguez Miller Frosenberry Ripperton McCarron Mopers Leasure Brown Loftus McAran Sam Slim Creary Cleary Roearigeves Mayers Jersey City Rodrigues

Sam Post Enviable Record as First Sacker

Bridgeport’s new gejeker Sam Post, last season with Teading in the International League, hit .330 and appeared in 4 games with 19 doubles, 0 triples, and 1 home run. He also had ten sacrifice hits and 1 stolen base amid a May 1 opening with Groaklys, nine innings at first base, and exerts from yesterday’s workout amid Rodriguez and McCann considerations.

Sam Post Bridgeport Teading Sant Groaklys Rodriguez McCann

Hilltoppers Schedule Impresses With Nineteen Games Plan

The Hilltoppers will play nineteen games this season, eight at home and eleven away. The schedule opens April with matches against Choate and Collegiate Prep and includes a June 11 game against Bushwick High in Brooklyn. A practice game at Yellow Mill featured the Yannigans with Moffat, as Rummage pitched three innings for the regulars and Paddy Lavery one.

Jovel High School Gheate Prep Wallingford Pssers Seaside Park Hilltoppers Bushwick High School Brooklyn Yellow New Haven Wilby Bridgeport Naugatuck Nauga New Traven Commercial New York Greenwich High Repairas Trammar Mudreport Crosby Waterbury Sune Yared

Westport School Ball Schedule Announced

The interschool baseball league for Bedford Greens Farms and Bridge Street schools starts April 16 with four home and four away games. W Farwell of Staples High School organized the schedule and notes a schedule of April 16 Greens Farms, April 13 Bridge Farms, and April 23 Bedford versus Greens Farms with additional matchups through late April and May leading to town championships in June.

Anil G Bedford Greens Fars Bridge Street W. & Farwell Staples Jigh School Greens Farms Ford Bridge Farms Ap Street Bridge Steve Bedeel Greens Belfost Life Mreens Farrar Greene Maris Erik Burns Ted- 2 Bridge Sudet Ureens Bridze Strves Reer Oreens Greans Fivnis Bed Echbret Mareantes Genfenl Oat Teridge Urbiensven Bed Bedford Tverns -Greene Periis Bridge Bebe Reilee Erreer Givensdain Owe Helge Alee Reeves Citses Kidusa

Local Lightweight Draws and Wins Highlight Stamford Card

In Stamford on April 1 special, Young Ruddy of Bridgeport and Frankie Filapatrici of Mount Vernon fought 12 rounds to a draw in the main event at Elks hall under Sporta club auspices. Luby defeated Brindisi in the eight round semi final, while Frankie Ahearn of Bridgeport easily beat Young Brown in the six round opener. more than 1,000 fans attended a strong season show.

Seamford Young Ruddy Bridgeport Frankie Filapatrici Mount Vernon Faust Premieree Sporta Club Elks Hall Fitzpatrick Ruddy Young Luby Wir Young ‘Luby Park City Frankie Brindisi New Haven Luby Lubs Brindisi O’hearn Frankie Ahearn Young Brown Ahearn Fred Bosse

Willies Add Frankie Stapleton and Tommy Tillman to Norwich Club

Frankie Stapleton and Tommy Tillman, first sacker and pitcher of the Willies Jefe, joined the Norwich club last night. The Pittsfield club was scheduled to play yesterday in the local hockey scene. Ker patrols the Willie right for Garden and will not attend Thursday. Edner Senay plans to take action for Tow ie and intends to collect before traveling to the upstate village.

Frankie Stapleton Tommy Tillman Norwich Pittsfield Ker Ednersenay

Bogash Seeks Rematch with Jackie Clarke Tonight

Bogash arrives in Hartford for a scheduled bout with Jackie Clarke the Allen-Lown coal car juggler. This is their second meeting in three months with Clarke seeking revenge after Bogash won last time in Worcester. Clarke was knocked down once in the ninth frame and expects a tougher challenge tonight.

Bogash Hartford Jackie Clarke Sash Worcester Louis Clarke

East Side School Team to Start Play on Monday

East Side grammar school baseball teams will begin play Monday with Class A action at Yellow Mill Park and Old Mill Green. Lincoln faces Summerfield and Hall plays Barnum, with subsequent pairings at Yellow Mill and Old Mill Green. Class B starts Tuesday with Franklin and Garfield at Yellow Mill and Beamsley versus Columbus at Old Mill Green.

East Side Eali Side Lincoln School Yellow Mill Park Hall and Barnum Old Mill Green Franklin School Boys Garfield Yellow Mill Beamsley Columbus Lincoln-Summerfield Hall-Barnum Sranklin Beardsley Staples Franklin

Park City Giants to Play Hall Team on Sunday

Park City Giants manager Robbie Green announces plans for the season with Sunday game against Hall community. A meeting is set for tonight at 6pm to discuss lineups and travel as the team eyes several opponents including Railroad nine on April 2. Strong interest from local clubs as Gyrea and Greer Farms report and preparations continue.

Park City Giants Robbie Green Giants Hall Community Railroad Nine Flight and Avenue Gyrea Field Legion Greer Farms Essport South Norwalk Teebert Green ST Breeman Street Hiidreport Alexander Yates Bridgefort R Sheudwet Sone Jones Cterane Alcaster Petiway Cealt Grant Fosler John Laineuster Jiminy Sones

Staples High To Play Seven Games

Anvil Joh Beatie of Liebles High Sebowh baseballlovin has booked seven games. Danbury game opens April 27 in Danbury, with the subsequent game at Westport May 29. Bethel High comes May 4, and the rest form a twilight three-game series with Westharts.

Westpgidl Anvil Joh Beatie Liebles Danbury Westharts Louipe Let Snuga- Taek May Woit Lua Eer

Passaic Knights Favored In City Basketball Showdown

The Passaic Knights meet the Y M H A Combine in Bridgeport for a pivotal city title clash. Both teams rely on stout defense and must win to claim the crown as crowds of 600 plus watched past meetings. The series shifts soon to a neutral court with final outcome likely decided by one decisive punch.

Passaic Kuights Celumbus Basketeers Bridgeport M. LT. A Madison Avenue Ineal Innighta of Columbus Knights M. Mach Thor Rmory Colonial Hall Lineuns Pascale Morren Janeskie Cevdan Presa

Johnny Reuther Seeks Outfield Berth With Rensselaer Poly Hockey

Johnny Reuther remains with Rensselaer Poly hockey after surviving initial tryouts and is viewed as a likely candidate for the outfield berth. He previously starred in three field events and led the team that tied for the championship with notable players. The schedule lists games in Troy and Worcester Poly among others through spring, including matches against Springfield and Fordham.

Sligh Mariname Rensselaer Poly Com Nutfield Derth Rensselaer Mudie Tickey Jimmie Lavery Stephen

Shelton to Play Stratford April 27

Shelton high school opens baseball season April 27 at home against Stratford High. Manager Linethy O Gennell has prepared Llans schedule with lively teams while Maya and Jetn Lewarndaski from the faculty assist as coaches. The Stratford rivalry is keen and both sides seek an early season victory.

Shelton Sheto High Aeason Stratford High Che Inealigh Linethy O'Gennell Llans Corton Maya Jetn Lewarndaski

Nine Amateurs to Box at Norwalk Armory Tonight

Local amateurs from Stamford New Haven and Norwalk travel to Norwalk Armory for an under the Frank Godfrey American Legion post boxing event. Entries include King Ricco Kell Mattey Lozinack Morgan Castle Savey and Aish.

Norwalk Armory BIG Assembly Norwall Sinion Pure Stamford New Haver Newalk Frank Godfrey Amerian Legion Toe King Bob Ricco Johnny Kell Jack Mattey Nick Lozinack Joe Morgan Loyng Castle Kid Savey Teii Aish

Presbys to Play Stamford Tonight in Hartford League

Presby church team, Hartford Church League champions, meet Stamford tonight at Presby Hall. Tip-off at 8:00. Leo Sandy to referee as lineups include Presbys after defeating Swedish Lutheran Church six days ago and aiming for another win.

Presbys Stamford Elpat Presbyeerial Swedish Lutheran Church Basketeers Hartford Stamford ¥. M. CG. A Leo Sandy

Myrtle Cubs Prepared to Play Midget Teams

Myrtle Cubs, ages 11 to 12, ready to book games with city teams. Players Sparrow Costello aiph Moran Russell Luby W Guidberg T Magariy Colemen Pier ani Fleaphy report for practice at Seaside Park Thursday afternoon.

Ne Mortie Cubs Seaside Park Sparrow Costello Aiph Moran Russell Luby Guidberg T Magariy Colemen Pier Ani Fleaphy

Imperial Nine to Play White Sox Saturday

The first semi pro game of the Alison league features rivals the Imperials and the White Sox. The contest starts at 2 o clock on diamond No. 4, pitting two longtime South End rivals in a Saturday showdown.

South End Imperials White Sox

Jesse Sweetler to Compete in Europe

Yale national amateur golf champion Jesse Sweetser will receive leave of absence to join the American team for the International Walker Cup matches against Great Britain in Europe. His scholastic standing allows his absence without affecting graduation.

WW Haven Jesse Weotevr Yale Great Britain Sweetser Alga

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