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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
10
The Golden Hill Hotel-League opens with Mike O Dowd substituting for Jack Britton against Laurette as four regulars report to check in. Directors ban sneak pitches and irregular deliveries, with 31 changes in the arc and the first game slated for Sunday amid threatening weather.
A fragmented passage mentions several teams seeking matches and touring opportunities abroad. It references Ansoale and Chester with unclear names and dates, noting an exceptionally fast lineup and elite state players.
SPRUNCPORLD reports the league adopts a revised schedule to meet owners’ needs. Bridgeport opens April 28 against Waterbury with other matchups including Albany Springfield and Worcester. April 29 repeats the lineup with Waterbury at Bridgeport. President Dan O'Neil confirms selections for Timyfres as expected.
April reports show Brooklyn and New York with scattered baseball results across leagues and cities. Umpire assignments announced for opening games include Johnson Owens Dineen Nallin Connelly Moriarty Evans Hildebrandt, with the same staff as last season.
The Bowie track program lists seven races with contenders across ages from two to four years. Prominent runners include Star, Sterling, Green Mint, Domnehe, Folly, and Caruso in various claiming and handicap events, with Weather Gear track conditions noted as fast.
Polish wrestler Zbyszko dominated George Carter in Springfield tonight with a quick fall under five minutes after a longer hour long bout. The match featured swift exchanges and strong holds, delivering a decisive victory for Zbyszko.
Shipping notices list voyages from New York to Patras, Dubrovnik, Trieste and London area ports including Plymouth Cherbourg Southampton Liverpool Dombarton Londonderry Glasgow with scheduled dates from April to June. Stamford Street notices advertise Tasers sailings at 4 24 State Street New York.
In the North and South tournament at Pinehurst favorites mostly held their seed in the first rounds and women’s singles saw Edith Sigourney defeat Miss Kilmeade. Hardy beat Shater 9-7 6-8 in a tense men’s singles, while Tilden and Barggs advanced in doubles.
Bowie race results show Anal Dede and Mary E Stcond posting odds and times in the first two races with various payouts. The fourth race lists Acide et Sun and Tepe Sahib among others with prices and placements. Summerfield Ay baseball team members are practicing at Prince Street rooms Saturday as they prepare for the Junior League and a match with Seomerhatd A.
The article reports a swimmer or runner named Walker achieving a mile time of 31.72 seconds. The event appears linked to a local performance at a venue near Ralph Palma and Barne fields, with sponsors or organizers including Tarnimty Militar and related parties.
At Hartford Connecticut manager Dan Truwvleyr of the local Tart ford baseball club announced that Fred Tailay was acquired from Columbus. Tailay previously played as an outfielder for the Boston Braves and joins the American circuit as a new asset for Hartford.
The text outlines a second Yale male team schedule with matches at various colleges. It lists games against Boston University in April, Molv Cross in May, Jordham and York University in mid May, and a second team match at Teutien PDardkinoupy Ca Flanoyer in June, concluding with Fervard second team on June 6.
In Cleveland on April 1, the Speakers Farm announces the first Sunday stay for this year. The plan references previous years and notes ongoing activities at the farm.
The record shows Perry dismisses the threat of a dominant opponent. He notes his strategy is to keep the ball low and change speeds, aiming to mix pitches every third at bat. He recalls past success with controlled movement and avoiding over-throwing when two strikes are reached.
Odds favor Bogashan in a McNulty battle as trainer Tig Smith predicts his contender remains the smarter choice despite tough competition. Local betting and race cues point to Bogashan extending form into the upcoming Renter Bosses Challenge.
In a tense semifinal, Joey Fox fights hard but is unable to finish as opponent Willie Spencer advances after a brief exchange. Spectators note Fox appeared fatigued, while Wansen pressed in late action to pursue Spencer.
British champion Jimmy Wilde defeated Zulia af Brooklyn in a hard fought ten round bout. Wilde methodically wore down his opponent with precise combinations and strong footwork, securing a clear decision over the Brooklyn challenger in Ont. venue tonight.
Starters proved the crowd’s mood at the Armory A A show, with mishaps, mismatches and a draw main event. Notable bouts featured Coffey and McCabe against tough opposition, while Weafer edged Raymond and Billy Pringle impressed with jabs and grit.
Practices are under way for the college student faculty game, an annual spring feature that sparks strong interest. The event showcases hockey and basketball in a lively athletic celebration at the college.
A fragmentary 19th century style item notes changes in boxing and a reference to banking clearings in New York on April 1. The readable text mentions Boxer Perians born in 1895 and now bald, with unclear context and stray words suggesting a broader news blurb.
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