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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1921

Page

11

Americans Practice Hard For Series Weekend Games

Gene McCann's Americans completed a four hour training session at Newfield park with a morning and afternoon workout. Key players Hummer Stauffer Agama Wolfram Lennon Leah pitched fielding and batting drills while Vann left the squad citing strong competition. The team prepares for Saturday's game vs Tersey City and later Rochester and Buffalo.

Gene McCann Newfield Park Tersey City McCann Rochester Buffata Gene Lepard Bornhoett Hummer Stauffer Agama Wolfram Lennon Leah Beavers

Jenney Out With Rheumatism Changes Harvard Crew

Reginald Jenner Harvard stroke who led the varsity eight to last year’s win over Yale is sidelined by rheumatism. The Attack at Hot Springs Arkansas confirms he cannot row for months. Harvard substitutes are ready but coach Lines hoped he would return to the stroke oar.

Inbridge Mass Reginald Jenner Harvard Yale Hot Springs Arkansas Jennes Iines

Yale and Penn Crews Hold Light Workouts Derby

Yale and Pennsylvania varsity and junior crews held light workouts on the Housatonic River this afternoon as they prep for the season opener Saturday. Coach Wright directed the Quaker crews through two drills while Don Nickalls guided Yale through their routine. Tie races Saturday will be over the Honledis.

Yale Pennsylvania Housatonic Wright

Milford Wheel Club To Field Baseball Team

Milford April 14 Special. Plans for the baseball season were discussed at the Milford Wheel Club annual meeting and a team to be fielded was authorized. James Rose was named to recommend a manager and other arrangements for the season. The club secured Milford school athletic field use on Saturdays and Sundays when not needed by the schools, with possible sand baseball games this summer. Officers elected include Banari Leach president, Connell vice president, Alton Gebean recording secretary, Howard Brotherton treasurer, Ward Hart financial secretary. Barry Merwin and George Weed joined the board of managers, Norman Buckingham re-elected. Reports indicate strong finances. A note: Ran a 1 1/16 mile race elsewhere with Yale victorious in Philadelphia.

Milford Milford Wheel James Rose Carming Milford School Banari Leach Robert SF. Clems H Connell Alton Gebean Howard Brotherton Ward Hart Barry Merwin George Weed Norman & Buckingham

Record Duckpin Bowling Goes To Local Citizen

A local bowler named Josephine set what is claimed as a world duckpin record in town last night. She reportedly rolled a total surpassing the best known score of 18 in a prior Gaston event, Crane five in the first frame, then seven consecutive strikes. A spare in the ninth frame preceded three more strikes to finish strong.

Montclatr X.om Josephine Gaston Crane

How They Stand A Sterday's Results

Baseball standings and results show Philadelphia 4 New York 3 Detroit 7 Washington 3 Cleveland 72 St Louis 9 Last 0 Chicago at Games Today Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at St Louis National Leagues Yesterday's Results New York 10 Philadelphia 2 Boston 11 Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 2 St Louis Chicago postponed rain Standings New York 11 1 1.000 Chicago 1 11 1 Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati 11 we 1 1 Philadelphia 2 Games Today Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Cincinnati Guide. American Association Kansas City Minnesota Lae Toledo 9 Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee St Paul rain est vain Pers Herman has gone along for several days now without knocking anybody out fans are getting suspicious

Philadelphia New York Tretroit Washington Cleveland St. Louis Chicago Philadelphis Boston Wishington Detroit St. Louiis Brooklyn Phasburgh Cincinnati York Tod Brooslya Kansas City Toledo Indianapoli Columbus Milwaukee-Sc Paul Rain Vain Pers Herman

Giants Defeat Phillies in Second Game 10 to 2

New York heavy hitting defeats Philadelphia 10-2 as Meadows struggles early. Burns scores early, Nehf laboring on the mound allows four runs on four hits before a single out. Warnings of errors and misplays surface as Frisch, Walker, and Williams contribute, while the Phillies battle behind Meusel and Williams.

Giants Phillies New York Philadelphia Philaddupala Piladelphia Meadows Burns Eadly WEW York S&s Bancroft Paivenson Parkinson Millers Tho A. Srauth Som Voogooh Waller Williams Stysen Walker Rapp Brugzy Frisen jKelly Frise Wiisnt- Rowlings J. Miller Latlhia Beils Neat Smith J. Smith Weinert Weinert Brown Nehf Impires Hart Ang McCarmick

Horse Racing Results Summary From Mixed Race Card

Race results from a multi race card list maiden two year olds to older claiming events. Notable entries include Mabel ridden by Johnson paying 22.00 with odds 3.50 and 5.90 in race one. Courteous ridden by McCroery in race two with 6.00 odds. Propaganda and Midian among those listed in race three. Celtic Lass and Tout Cr in race four. and Wondthrush Manoeuvre and Holsterer among others in later races. The note also mentions amateur athletes discussing possible semi pro team formation near Chicago and spectator payments.

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Soldier Bartfield Seeks Five Grand to Box Bogash

Local boxing chatter centers on Soldier Bartfield demanding five thousand dollars to box Lou Bogash. Connie Lewis and George Dwyer of Bridgeport A and A react with shock and talk of a possible deal, while bets and bets’ talk swirl around Mulligan's Arena and other outlets. Reporter notes mixed cards, with Irish Johnny Curtin and Chick Hayes on the undercard and Delaney-Robson controversy in Providence as part of the same boxing milieu.

Hartfield Lou Bogash Rat Britton Connie” Lewis George Dwyer Bridgeport A. & A Glad News Connie Dwyer Paris Lewis Shang’ Wheeler Bartfield Tex Rickard Geo Dwyer George Tthe Johnny Curtin Young O'Leary Mulligan's Waterbury Chick Hayes Indianapolis Middle West Hayes Paddy Owens Barney Snyder Midget Smith Joe Lynen Trattion Frankie Brennan Young Meauliffe Fide Bobby Reimer New Britain Trennan Reeves Young Winters Toruther Jasy Winters Youne Lasyson Naugatuck Kay Hange Mulligan Ttig Brennan Brass City Reimer Jack Delaney Providence Tommy Robson Ratpreg Tobson Sheane Delaney Pat Trish Fpaisy Donahue Providence Journ

Kausler Holds Off Harper in Duckpin Duel

In a state duckpin tournament match, Jack Kausler defeats Joe Harper by narrow margins across eleven games. Kausler clinched wins by single pins in two frames, with Harper briefly leading in the ninth and late stages.

Jack Kausler Joe BB Harner Kelleg Arevs Kausler Harper Ten Kamsler Kamsler Wausler Ning Kansicy AL Ty

Racing Card Entries and Odds for Claiming Races

A crowded program lists multiple claiming races for three year olds and up at six furlongs to about a mile and a sixteenth. Entries include Propaganda Onico George Envee Lady Granite IVan Sylvia Resist Edith Shreve Burlingame Speedster Tom Brecks Bolster Panaman Iscarpolette Penelope Spearlene Legacy Sun duria and others with weights and conditions noted, weather clear and track fast.

Propaganda Onico George Envee Lady Granite Ivan Sylvia Resist Edith Shreve Burlingame Enos Mandalay Toadstool Back Bay Double van Amackassin Thistle Queen Whiad Frace Speedster Tom Brecks Aimino Antec Nebraska Hacamore Aorenzo Kings Shoal Runquai Wood Violet Tingling Antilles Pipth Tlace Bolster Soldat de Verdun Tantalus Shilletahe 2d Panaman Iscarpolette Penelope Summer Sigh Jock Scot

Bet Arful Semi Pro Baseball Spawned by a Youngster

A fragmented note references a young player in a semi pro baseball setting spanning April to December with seasonal snow. It hints at ongoing play and a youthful base ball involvement. No clear names or places are identifiable in the readable text.

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