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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1921

Page

10

Fourth Home Run Lifts Giants Over Phillies 2 1

Kelly belts his fourth homer of the season driving in the decisive run as New York defeats Philadelphia 2 to 1 in the second game of the series. Barnes and Causer duel until Kelly’s seventh inning hit and Smith’s earlier homer keep it close. Bancroft errors let Philadelphia score first. New York strings hits for the win.

Kelly New York Giants Mwe York Smith Barnes Causer New York Philadelphia Bancroft Philadelphis Priladelpala Bennerett Frisch Walker Rt Pooog F Kelly Brewn Budith Paladelphi York Homanns Canser Brennan Emslie Ind

OBIAST RACE Entries and Results From Three Year Olds Up

Racing card lists multiple races with names and numbers across six events for three and four year olds and up. Entries include Blue Teal 106, Maryland Belle 166, Zealost 129, Orleans Girl 165, Mountain Dew 193, Fort Chorchi 103, Billy McLaughlin 143, Exodus 117, Tryster 115, King Thrash 115, Jermings Park 118, War Club 124, Trickster 126, American Boy 104, and others in claiming and handicap purses.

Marble Tom Sun Manna Ogarite Bronmster Teddy B Mabel A Tom Ca Mdy Maryland Belle Wessie B Blue Teal Zealost Vendor Imolly Renessa Perigourdine Orleans Whimer Bilson Binf Kelly Dunboyne Routledge Our Boots Stim Genie Fort Chorchi Billy McLaughlin Zee Boy Halu Atay Tryster Exodus Tryster Amimsia King Thrashain Tippity Witchet Paul Jones Jermings Park Jeg T. EK J. Ross Club Trickster Summer Sied Los Balybet Camme Ci Frank Monroe PG. King Roisterer

Racing Results from Near Century Track Meet

Race results list four furlong sprints and steeplechase events for horses aged four and up, with times and payouts. Notable entrants include Dolly Varden, Lou Vid, and Mormon Milder, plus multiple claiming and selling races across one and two mile signals with purse details and finish orders.

Bullman Rosa Lee Pentran Dolly Varden Ponce Delhimar Wina. Secone Mac Brady Bush John Douglas Kennedy Lou Vid Robinson Assumption Jima Rank Sfour iBrook Penman Gruneisen Tom Metaggarfoivs Ambrose Fizér Shoal Bad Man Goldine Belaris Natural Lancester Louise Wynne Ant Lucy Kate i. Harrison Mary Erb Tess Ur Black Ton Explosive Chevalier Mary Head Hank O Day Emsor Sammy Kelly Collins King Lancaster Tan—Uncle Sand Benevolent Winneconne Bar Alma B Anna Gallup Mormon Milder Thurber Mather Meatee Dron Boy Fletcher Ta Eross Armistice Goldchest Boy Attorney Muir George nnDéan Bar Coy Orenso Spearlene Sundaria White Haven Yaphank

Home Run Race Between Ruth and Kelly Goes Dead Heat

New York April 22 Babe Ruth of the New York Americans and George Kelley of the New York Nationals share the lead in the home run race, each with four homers this season after both connected Thursday. Elmer Smith and Emil Sueszel follow with three, while Bob Meusel trails with two, as the season gains pace.

New York Babe Ruch New York Americans George Kelley New York Nationals Elmer Smith Cleveland Emil Steuszel Philadelphia Nationals Bob Meusel Emil Kelly Ruth Meade

Amateur and semi pro baseball events in South Norwalk and Stamford

Local clubs organize practice sessions and games across Seaside Park and area diamonds. Shamrocks and Sham, South Fund A Stamford semi pros seek matches with Bridgeport or Trinity teams. Rainbow Juniors hold a meeting. Crasho and Blessed Sacrament schedule practices and games. M H A team formation promises fast play with several out of town engagements.

South Stamford Bridgeport Trinity G. F. Foley Wooland Avenue Crasho Seaside Park Redmond Lenox Rosebuds Lakeviews Walnuts Rec Sox State Street Blessed Sacrament Manster HE. Lavery Fairfield Avenue

Baseball standings and results from yesterday games

Yesterday's American Association results show Philadelphia 11 New York 4 with Brooklyn 4 and New York 2 Philadelphia 1. Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 8. St Paul 9 Milwaukee 13 with several games postponed due to rain and wet grounds.

Philadelphia New York Cleveland St. Louis Washington Boston Detroit Chicago Brooklyn Bostas Pittsburgh Cinninati Chicago-St. Wms Paley Froston Cincinnati Pittsburgh American Association St Paul Milwaukee

Brooklyn Nets Rally Past Celtics for Second Straight Win

Brooklyn repeats a 4-2 victory over Boston as Mitchell holds no-hit through the third inning. Griffith drives in Olson after a tripled reach, and Oeschser forces in a run with bases loaded. Also mentions Waltersville Grammar School beating Columbus at Feltow Mid Park.

Brooklyn Boston Mitchell Boecker Griffith Deanie Olson Oeschser Konetehy Waltersvile Grammar School Columbus Feltow Mid Park

Bridgeport Americans Set For Test Against Connie Mack’s Athletics

Bridgeport Americans face their toughest challenge of the season tomorrow at Newfield Park, meeting Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics. The Athletics, who beat the Yankees 12 19 4 in camp, arrive Sunday and head to Boston for a four-game series. McCann’s squad worked out, with Lennon returning from injury and Sims’ batting solid in practice.

Gene McCann Tormorrow Newfield Park Connie ‘Macks Philadelphia Athletics New York Yankees Yanks Philadeli Apppear Connie Bridgeport Hashbalyther Fixure Ibove Athletics Mack Boston Red Sox

Maryland racing orders ban two horse owners in April action

The Maryland commission ruled one horse owner, Y. Chinn, off all tracks under its supervision and suspended General Freeman until December 1, 1921 following charges of an alleged conspiracy to fix a race at ROW on April 13. The report notes six horses tied to Freeman and eleven to Chinn in the disputed event.

Baltimore Maryland Commission Y. Chinn Gen. Freeman Row Freeman

Acme Shear Captures Industrial League Volleyball Title

Acme Shear defeated Holmes & Edwards two straight games at the Y gym to win the M. M. A. Industrial Ball League title. The tie for first ended March 24 after a best two of three playoff with scores of 23–0 and 23–21. Medal awards go to winning team members, cup to be presented by the Industrial department of the M. Co. A. Officials listed include Leckie as referee and Youre and Davis as scorers.

Acme Shear Holmes & Edwards Evor Avume M. Co. A

Washington Signs Kibbe Vermont College Twirler

Boston April 22. Manager Me-4 of the Washington Americans signed Tessie M. Ribber today, a right hand pitcher. Ribbee was first string pitcher for Vermont College and the university.

Washington Kibbe Vermont Boston Washington American Tessie M. Ribber Ribbee Universeft College Pitrity

British Champs Defeat American Woman Golfer

London April 23 Miss Alexa Stirling champion of American women golfers lost to British stars Jaset Jackson holder of the Irish title and Cecil Leitch English champion. Jackson won 158 and Leitch 164 after Stirling led early, with bogeys on the seventh and seventeenth holes, while Stirling finished the 36 holes. The match was the open Golf Trustrated trophy event and marked Stirling’s first Open in England as she adapts to British competition.

London Alexa Stirlins Thtay Jaset Jackson Miss Cecil England Miss Jackson Miss Leitch Miss Stirling Britain Bext Montana

Beardsley Park Golf Regulated by Local Committee

A Beardsley Park meeting under the Board of Recreation formed a committee led by T Cuici James M Smyington and Wwim Halpin to organize a golf association to regulate the park course. They discussed crossovers caddies drinking water signs trespass and keeping a permanent manager. upkeep remains with the commission and grounds. A. W. Burdick chaired. next session set for Fellow ATH gymnasium next Thursday.

Beardsley Park Court Intercitizens Board of Recreation Yeltow Mill T. Cuici James M. Smyington Wwim Halpin Oman Board of Medication Nut A. W. Burdick Fellow Ath Gymnasium Orelouk

Cleveland Champs Again Defeat St. Louis Browns

Cleveland clinched another win over the Browns 8 to 7 as rain muddled the field in the late innings. James Smith hit his third home run of the season and the muddy turf hampered pitchers' control in the final frames.

Cleveland ST. Louis Browns Jand James Smith Seare

Ruth Clouts Out Another Home Run and A's Win

A no hit no run game pitched by Harry Biemiller of the Jersey Cinvern tions against Buffalo ends 1 to 0. Biemiller struck out four, McCane yielded eight hits, and the Skeeters score came on three singles and a fielder’s choice. Babe’s big drive is his fourth this season. Brazil former Hartford player has 20 putouts at first.

Ruth Kelly Jersey City Lou Ereer Jacobson Smith O Overeid Palmers Clevelant Jamieson Janhastan Am Gardner Eees A Ephenson Coedie Idenne Oreney Sea Thomas Saifa Gerhey Hetted Odewald Sia Meveiana Hiker Smith Speaker Elmer Smuht Nobin Pheoson Peay Gasdier Nh Soi Jonnstey Letton Ase Stu Leu Iieeveland Hall Kalp Kalp By ‘Almera Burwell Qalarely 2 Hits, Off Kelp 4 In & Off Pailmeéro Brrwe Caldwell S. Odenwald Pel Nero Byity Harry Biemlller Jersey Cinverntionals Buffalo Kiemiller Mi Ed Tour McCane Skeeters Lone Babe Rommel Brazil Hartford

Champion's Job is to Get Speed

Jack Dempsey plans stricter scientific training for his boxing match with Carpentier. He will focus on speed to outpace the French challenger, differing from his Willard days. Dempsey will train away from boxing specifics, using golf and conditioning to build wrist strength and leg endurance.

Dean Snyddr Jack Dempsey Carpentier Jess Willard Willard Garpentier Tempsey America Brennan Derepsey Etale Jirennan Bng Staic Lassone Freddie Walsh New Jersey Wée Demasey Carpenter

Pirates trim Cincinnati in fifth straight game

April 2 Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati in an opening game of the season. Zinn pitched, scattering hits but issued two walks in three eighths. An infield error followed, and Lavanville retired the side.

Pirates Cincinnati Watts Pittshurer Miewis Rolo Zinn Lavanville

Tennis Team to Play Springfield College

Springfield College tennis team prepares for a scheduled match. Details are limited due to partial OCR text, but the contest seems set to feature both programs competing on an upcoming date. No venues or player names clearly identified.

Springfield College

WRINTTY TRACK SCHEDULE

fragmented OCR schedule item lists events and times for a college track meet with unclear names and places. text mentions Bartiore and Ma Ler, but core details are unreadable.

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