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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1925

Page

16

Schwartz Pitches and Bats Senators to Front

Hartford Senators defeated Bridgeport 2 to 1 in the opening East ern League game at Newfield Park. Charley Schwartz starred with two doubles in three trips and drove in a run. Wolfe held Bridgeport to one run despite a rough seventh inning. Crowd exceeded 3,500 as opening day ceremonies featured a parade and officials.

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Opening Day at Newfield Park Struggles and Cheers

Large crowd bids farewell to Manager Wilhelm and his Tears as the Hounds lose to the Senators in an opener marked by late hits from Brooklyn cast-off Schwartz. Hartford will miss Buster Genrig and Shorty Demoe at first base and midway. Gene Kelly of Loyal Rooters receives flowers but misses the grand march. A street sweeper parade car wins praise, while Owen Keenanan’s absence is noted after his death. Mayor Behrens and officials attend, with Fax Toidlow arriving to cover events.

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Davies Stars As Profs Beat Worcester In Season Opener

New Haven defeats Worcester 6-5 in the opening game of the Eastern League season. Chick Davies masters the mound, fanning Werts with bases loaded in the second and guides the Profs to the win. Notable hits by Martin, Hanhirshstein, and Davies power the rally as New Haven seizes early control.

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Hilltop Track Team to Meet Naugy Tomorrow

Bridgeport High School track team to compete in first dual meet of the season at Na arr atuck Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. Coach Robins expresses confidence in the squad. Yale and Columbia interscholastic games plus dual meets with New Haven Hartford and Cromby also noted.

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Quatrain 18 Lame Chicago Derby Favorite Stopped

Quatrain, a Derby favorite, was ordered to stop training in Chicago on April 11 due to lameness from a bruise on the right forefoot. Owner Frederick John says the horse will resume training within a week and be ready for the May 16 feature.

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Holy Cross Beats Yale 6 2 as Carroll Dominates

In New Haven on April 23 Holy Cross defeats Yale 6 to 2 after a wild first inning with five runs aided by Owen Carroll who struck out Neale Kline and Wear in the seventh. Gaueren Wear made sharp catches while Cale Walsh and Cushing led the hitters.

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Bears Meet Hartford Today in Bridgeport Series Opener

The second game of the Bridgeport Hartford series is set for Newfield Park this afternoon with a 3:30 start. Tomorrow, the Bears travel to New Haven to begin the season eastward. Saturday brings Profa and Gene McCann at the Springfield arena while other results list Yale, Army, and several college teams with varied scores.

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Intrigue in International League lines and rosters

fragmented OCR lists teams and players across leagues with mixed letters and names. Rochester Newark Syracuse Reading Buffalo appear with various surnames and initials, suggesting a chaotic roster snippet. No clear outcomes or dates emerge from the text.

Bush Hurls Browns to Extra Inning Victory

In Cleveland on April 12, St Louis beat Cleveland 3 to 2 in ten innings to open the season. Joe Bush allowed no runs after the first inning in three starts and, with Tobin, delivered decisive doubles in the tenth. A crowd of 22,616 marked a local opening day record as Sisler extended his hitting streak with a ninth inning single.

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Brooksides Set To Face Berkshire Whirlwinds In Morning Match

Brooksides prepare to meet the Berkshire Whirlwinds at Sepside Park on Sunday afternoon. Captain Rudkist leads workouts to sharpen form as lines shuffle with Novensky at short, Bud Mist pitching, Chevalier at third, and Me Kun in center field.

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Walter Johnson Pitches Senators to Victory in Opener

Washington opened the season with a 10 to 4 win over the Yankees as Walter Johnson held New York to 7 hits. Shocker allowed 14 as the Senators built a big early lead, Goslin and Judge led a 14 hit attack, with Bluege, Peck and Harris contributing. Johnson went the distance in a decisive home opener for President Coolidge.

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Princeton Nine Beats Columbia 5 to 4 in Tight Game

Princeton edged Columbia 5 to 4 as A Apel of Van Broc weakened in the Mint's inning. Richards Plusner Hees and Sponer drove runs for Princeton while Sir Esme Howard, the British ambassador, tossed the first ball. Unclear details mention Van Bruck, Caldwell and Lackey in the late innings.

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Fairfield Twilight Ball League Opens With Strict Rules

The Fairfield Twilight baseball league plans a seven inning schedule with six teams including Fairfield A A Southport Firemen and Greenfield Hill. Rosters must include 15 eligible factory employees and games run Tuesday Thursday at Lesion field and Wednesday at Bullard or Greenfield Wil. Weather postponements require one hour notice.

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