Recreation League Opens May 17 with Sixty Six Runners Entered
The Bridgeport Telegram notes the Junior Recreation League baseball circuit will open its season at Sen. Park on May 17 with sixty six runners entered. Teams include the Cardinals, East Silex, Wilk Command Jr, and various youngsters under Wheway’s supervision. Schedule lists May 17 to July 26 matchups across Twin Oaks, Hart Community, Dodgers, Red Tops, Westerns, Metors, Rectors, Hillcrest, Pioneers, Berkshire Whirlwinds, and others.
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W.ll
Sen. ¢ Vark
Whewayv
Cardinals
Junins City
Wiehters
East Silex
S ‘Cretary Wheway
Twin Oaks
Hart
Dodgers Va
Red Tops
Westerns
Metors
Rectors
East Sides
Pioneers
Hillcrest
Berkshire Whirlwinds
Hall Community
Dodgers
Berkshire Whirlwinda
Clovers
Min Oaks
Pioneers Motors
Twin Oak
Ted Tops
Berk
Whirlwinds
Wall Community
Halere
Reeto
Westerna
Tin Oaks
Halt Community
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Meors
Hillcrests
Tiny Tops
Westerns Va
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Piorsers
Reric
Whirlwinda
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Mast Sides
Hall Community Dodgers
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Herk
Twin Caka
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Red Topa
Metora Clovers
Reactors
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Berk Whirlwinds
Tein Oaks
Hartford Senator stars hold out for better terms
Hartford April Johnson, a top twirler for the Eastern League club last season, remains unsigned amid contract holdout threats. Veteran outfielder Joe Cosgrove also has not agreed to terms as managers weigh improved arrangements. Johnson, noted for his color and speed, was pivotal to the staff and among the league’s quickest workers.
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Hartford
April Johnson
Umagelt
Ile
Johnson
Joe Cosgrove
Fleet
Independents to Start on Sunday in Seaside League Opener
The Independents announce their season opener on Sunday against Seaside, with Port Smith manager Runt Marr and pitcher Ler Philips from USC among signings. The roster includes Sloan, Uhanee, Ambrose, Kane McKre, Tuley, and Conrathion Frate Phillips, aiming to build a competitive team in the Cotton States League affiliate system.
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Bridgeport Talenendents
Sunda Atiorpeep
Agenst Sume Yee
Minnager Ito
Ein Tar
AoVie
Iamp
Oreliin
Orester
Mel Ules
Ted
Sloan
Uhanea
Mo Doustis
Yh Alpbrop
Wig
Laure 9 Mortis
Ambrose
Fo Douglas
Kane MoKre Phy
Tuley Hilpin
Conrathion
Frate Phllips
Geator
Port Smith
Bern
Vicksburg
Marr
Vickshire
Philips
Southern California
Vaschill Hepitet
Wofar
Robin Hoods Lead Court Nelson Pin Busting Results
The Robin Hoods sweep four straight in the Court Nelson A C F bowling league while three teams chase second place. League standings show Tecague Records and multiple named players with high scores and team names such as WILL SCARLETS and NORIN TOOLS.
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Robin Hoods
Nelson A. C. F
Tecague Records
Tata
Mark W. Grant
Opening Jubilee Spark in 1925 Baseball Scene
Grantland Ride previews the 1925 season with Buck Harris's leadership and Washington’s hustling as a model, notes on honesty in baseball, the impact of Walter J. Travis, and early pennant projections for the National and American leagues. It cites Detroit, New York, Washington, and Brooklyn as strong contenders and hints at Connie Mack and Cubs rivalries.
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New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Miewican
Detroit
Washington
Giants
Slehtiy
Methaw
New York Yankees
Cobb
Tiger
Boston N L club releases Stutty Melanis and John McInnis
Boston on April 8 1923 Stutty Melanis first baseman of the Roster HKraves was unconditionally released after refusing to join the NL club south this spring over a salary cut Judge Fuchs cited long service and best terms for McInnis who was also released to pursue services with a club offering better terms
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Stutty" Melanis
Hkraves
Emil Frehs
Fuchs
McTanis
Boston National League
John P. McInnis
Hilltoppers Brace for Bears Without Helenza Hilltopper lineup unsettled for Newfield Park game
Bridgeport High coach Eddie Reilly faces lineup chaos for the exhibition with the Bears at Newfield Park tomorrow. A first baseman is out with ineligibility, leaving Kelman or Rummage to face the Bears while Cleary may take first base. Captain Creming, Tickey, and Schiller fill the infield with a tentative outfield and three oclock start. Attendance is expected to reach three hundred.
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Eddie Reilly
Bridgeport High
Newfield Park
Bears
Reilly
Helenza
Tindsey
Kelman
Chaiklin
Cleary
Captain Creming
Tickey
Schiller
Kelly's Kids Top P A Bowling Standings Break Loop
Kelly's Kids lead the Purchasing Agents and Salesman's Bowling League by two games over Andy Gumps and Dinty Moores who share second. Dell and Kelly stand as individual stars with league records and top totals listed for the circuit. Firpo to Fight Stockholm in May as Argentine heavyweight agrees to meet Swedish champion Harry Person in Stockholm.
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Kelly's
Andy Gumps
Dinty Moores
Kelly
Dell
Dinty Moor
Petey Dinka
Kelly Kids
Inside Golf Tactics and the Stymie in Match Play
Analysis of putting strategy in two ball golf games, the role and controversy of the stymie, and how players use grain and cutting to influence outcomes. Anecdotes from championships illustrate mastery of slope, placement, and exploiting opponents’ errors, with a tease for tomorrow's piece on green grain.
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Metropolittan
Jack
Henry
Everglade Wins Bowie's Closing Feature Handicap
Everglade claimed the six furlong feature for 3 year olds and up at Bowie's relaway day card, beating Lady Glassen and Hoot Mon after Hidalgo and others failed to seize the lead. Stablemate George Bay at Bryson’s, George Raymond, also scored in a half mile dash as Janetta stumbled at the start.
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O'Neil Sevier
Bowe
Everglade
Bowie
John
Mosby
Lady Glaaseh
Hoot Man
Hildalgo
Freedom's Call
Tod Renesor
Hidalgo
Lady Glassen
Hoot Mon
Stutts
George Raymond
Bryson
George Bay
Flapper Girl
George
Janetta
McAuliffe
Cory
Princess Apple
Huon
Candle‘stick
St Louis Sees No Pennant Yet in Major League Baseball
St Louis remains the only major city without a World Series appearance as its two MLB teams pursue glory. The piece highlights star players like Rogers Hornsby for the Cardinals and George Sisler for the Browns, praising their hitting prowess and drawing attention to St Louis as a historic baseball hub despite pennant droughts.
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New York
Awell
St. Louis
Washington
Youngs
Bucky Harris
Rogers Hornsby
Cardinals
National League
Wagner
Pirates
Hornsby
Willie Keeler
Brooklyn
Pears
Browns
Woague
George Sisler
Bbred
Sisler
Factory League to Meet Tonight for 1925 Schedule
Manufacturer's baseball league will meet in the Board of Recreation rooms tonight to adopt a schedule for the 1925 season and discuss other matters. Teams include Remington Arms, Bullards, Columbia Monograph, Harvey Hubbell, American Fabrics, Bassicks and Warners. Season likely opens May 15. Officers: Robert Leckie president, Fred Trudeau vice president, Joe Sterback secretary, Fred Cor bully treasurer.
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Ne Manufacturer's Baseball League
Board of Recreation Ofiags
Remington Arms
Bullards
Columbia Mhonograph
Harvey Hubbell
American Fabrics
Bassicks
Warners
Robert Leckie
Fred ‘Trudeau
Joe Sterback
Fred" Corbully
Boston Marathon Looms As Stenroos Joins Field
The Boston Marathon draws elite distance runners for Patriots Day. Albin Stenroos from Finland arrives after a long voyage to race Clarence De Mar and top American contenders in the historic event. Washington prospect Jenkins inks with the Senators.
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Tebay
L&#é
Stamford
Concord
Boston
Clarence de Mar
Albert Michelson
Bill ‘Mennedy
Frank Zuna
Stenroos
Metrolopitan
de Mar
Fehi
Paave Nurmi
Ashland
New York
Borton
Mareathon
Wwarvey Frick
Bill Nennedy
Albert Nietehelson
Jnha Rossi
Cygnet Wille Rezett
Jack Costello
Glamskopoulos
Vir Votersatsas
Sam Richmond
Spero
Oberg to Wear McCann Uniform in Springfield Comeback
Springfield club leader Walter Oberc announced he refused to play in the South and will join Springfield in a new uniform. The outfielder is regarded as a dangerous Eastern League batter and a clever defender, with the Herd eyeing his return after a recent sale to Nashville.
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Springfield
Mass
Walter (Shorty) Oberc
Foy
Nashville, Tenn
H. Hugene McCann
South
Herd
Iroquois Defeat Lakeviews In High-Scoring Game
The Iroquois nine opened Sunday at Seaside Park by defeating the Lakeview nine 17 to 6. Pitching by Mike'a and August held Lakeviews to four hits, with a notable one hand catch by Leonard. Next Sunday the Trovers play the Red Box at Diamond No 1 Seaside Park.
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Lakeview Nine
Seaside Park
Mike'a
Lakeviews
Leonard
Diamond No
Seaside Parl
Takeviews
Iroquois
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