Bears Triumph Over Hartford in Opening Game 9 to 5
Bears overpower Hartford in the Park City, driving in nine runs on 14 hits. Branefield uses 18 players as Kitty Bransfield’s lineup fires three-run hits, while Kiosek and McHenry cameo on mound. Butler Keeley Morrison and Sperber lead with multiple safeties.
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Sam Ryan
An C. Stevena
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Suffield
Johnny Miner
Marten
Din
Kiosek
Bill McHenry
Bill
Newark
Slap Returns Morrissey in Bridgeport Hartford Tilt
Bridgeport 01800320 09 Hartford 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 5. Two base hits Dowd Emmerich Fitzke and Keesey. Three base hit Keesey Williams. Stolen bases Dowd Marin. Sacrifices Meyers Schinkel Brinker Shay. Rouble plays Dowd Shay Brinker Williams Keesey. Left on base Bridgeport 7 Hartford 13. Meyer single and steal a double by Witzke. Keeser’s triple to right and Schinkel’s sacrifice to Emmerich for a Senators run in the fifth. Williams’ single in the sixth, and Williams, Schinkel, Marlin, Morrison and Williams in the seventh. Final noted as Hartford 5, Bridgeport 3.
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Morsa
Conroy
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Eastern Pilots Could Form Strong Ball Nine
The Eastern League may field its strongest infield this season with five managers who were infielders. Bransfield could move to catcher, backing Stapleton at first, Ball at second, Hinchman at third, Benes at short, with McCorry, Whitman in the outfield and Donovan in right field.
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Rich's Sheiks Meet North Ends Sunday
Rich's baseball Sheiks open their season Sunday afternoon at Diamond No 7 Seaside Park meeting the North End All Stars. Batteries: Rich and Rome for the Sheiks. Cudahy and Mason for the Stars. Teams wanting to book the Sheiks call Noble-1038.
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Brecht Holds Providence to Two Hits as Pittsfield Rallies
In an Eastern League game, Pittsfield crushed Providence 10 to 2. Baecht pitched for Pittsfield, shutting the Grays after the first inning, while Ekelson began for Providence and was lifted in the fourth. Sheriff Dave Harris was sidelined by appendicitis before the game, weakening Providence’s lineup.
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G C Girls Meet Artnas Tomorrow in Key State Tilt
The Catholic Community girls face the Aetnas of Hartford Saturday at Kacey Hall at 7 PM in a pivotal game for the Connecticut state title. C C girls sit tied for first with Park City in the state league as they prepare for Crofut Knapp of Norwalk next week. The Aetnas, strong contenders, recently beat the Community 12 to 11 and seek another win to boost title chances. Referee Charley Petrino to supervise the clash.
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Coast Guard baseball seeks fast games in New London
The Coast Guard baseball team based in New London Connecticut has several open dates for the upcoming season. Interested teams should contact Manager G A Tyler at Section Base Four New London Connecticut to arrange contests and strong competition.
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Fitzke's Toss Breaks Morrisey's Jaw in Hartford
Hartford April 21 AP Joe Morrissey centerfielder for Hartford Eastern League club was struck in the face by a pitch from Bridgesport pitcher Fitzke in the eighth inning. He was taken to Hartford Hospital with a broken jaw. The club said he will be out for several days and not seriously injured at the time.
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Joe Morrissey
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Bridgeport
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Strangler Lewis to Meet Boston Wrestler in June
Boston April 21 AP Ed Strangler Lewis world wrestling champion was signed by promoter Paul Bowser to meet Joe Malcewilez in Boston this June. The diamond studded belt now held by Lewis will go to the winner.
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Strangler” Lewis
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Bears Face Waterbury In Second Home Battle Of Year
Buddy Stapleton and his Bears return home today to face Waterbury in the final home game of the week at Newfield Park. Manager Stapleton bets on Eddie LePard or Hughie Cavan in the box as the Bears seek a third victory over Waterbury. Tomorrow they meet Brasscos in Waterbury then return Sunday to host Joel Benes and the Ponies at Newfield.
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Bears
Newfield Park
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Stapleton
Eddie LePard
Hughie Canavan
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Vatenhurs
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