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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
18
George Chip of Newcastle Pa prepares for a 15 round middleweight showdown with Big Chief Turner at the State Street Casino Bridgeport tonight. Both fighters weigh in at 158 pounds at Hotel Alpine and vow a hard billed bout as locals expect a large crowd.
Yesterday's results show Boston 2, New York 7, Philadelphia 3, Brooklyn 2, Cincinnati 7, Chicago 2, St. Louis 6, Pittsburgh 6. American league games include Boston 1, New York 4, Cleveland 8, St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 5, Washington 0. Detroit Chicago game postponed by rain.
New York pitcher Thormahlen held Boston hitless through eight innings until the ninth when Whiteman's deep sacrifice fly to left, mishandled by Bodie with bases loaded and one out, produced the only run of the game for Boston.
New York April 23 A purse of 50000 the largest on record for a wrestling bout has been offered by Jack Curley and Louis Meyer for a finish match between Matl Caddock the recognized champion and the winner of the Hol Lewis Stecher bout to be held Friday night at Madison Square Garden Caddock who is in the army must accept terms Lewis and Stecher favor meeting Caddock with purse division left to the opponents venue to be chosen by promoters Tickets may be procured at the Alpine or Atlantic hotels The semi final Gosish versus Eddy and Charney Bergen versus Young Brown are noted The all star show is expected to draw a large crowd
Cleveland April 3 The Indians bunched their hits off Gralin today and defeated St. Louis two to three. The locals made their long hits count for runs, most of them coming with men on base. Bsennet
Soccer authorities award Swords the title of foremost soccer player born in Fall River. He began at Davol public schools and joined Tov Whittenton A. in Taunton in 1904. He debuted with the Rovers in 1904 and stayed until 1914, then joined Philadelphia’s Twibernians, played three seasons, spent 1914-15 with New Bedford A. C., and returned to the Jlavers, whom he has captained since.
War garden plans near the Atlantic City Country Club golf links proved successful last year and will continue on the 100 acre tract set aside for an 18 hole course after hostilities end. Donald Ross prepared the 1917 plan, now expanded with tougher holes and a par 69. Women's tournaments shift to Apa wamis on June 14, with overlaps and conflicts noted. Hutchison and Nicholls win at French Lick Springs by four up with two to play, while Red Cross funds reported between 1,500 and 19,503. The Morris County club reports a stronger season with longer daylight and improved conditions as Lakewood and Green Meadowels prep for events and qualifying rounds.
Manager J. C. Duch of the Rosebuds announced a three game series with the Athletics to be played at Wheeler's lot next Sunday afternoon. The Rosebuds pledge fans a strong show as the Athletics plan a veteran lineup including Tse bauer Townsend and others from Industria teams.
The Clover club clinched first place in the Club league by beating Remington in two games at Park City alleys last evening. The team posted a superb showing with all members over 300, led by Ligegins. Harry Ryne starred for the Thunderbolts with a 106 line and a 306 total.
Cornell seems unlikely to send a full track team to the intercollegiate championships next month or to the Pennsylvania relay carnival this week due to early college closing and financial strains. A few members might compete at their own expense, but official team participation is not expected. The Metropolitan association splits senior and junior title meets into sections to broaden public athletic involvement amid wartime burdens, with sectional dates set for June to September at various venues and plans to add novice events.
Philadelphia recruit Bradley Hogg pitched the Phillies to a 7 2 victory over Brooklyn in his season debut. Brooklyn led early but Philadelphia pulled away behind strong hitting and solid defense as Mamaux was touched for nine hits before leaving in the fifth. Hogg struck out two while Marquard and Cheney each worked as hurlers for Brooklyn.
In St Louis on April 23, Bairds three base hit followed by Schmidt error in the seventh doomed Pittsburgh 6 to 5. Paulette and Baird led with two base and three base hits as May won the game for St Louis despite Doak and Sanders relief pitching.
Fred Stone of Waterbury challenged Mort Lindsey at Falnce alleys on Congress Street in a Connecticut state duckpin match. After ten games the score stood Lindsey five to Stone four, with Stone overcoming Lindsey in a tense, close contest as the crowd watched intently.
The Minnesota safety commission voted to advise on permitting the Wilard-Sulton boxing bout in St Paul on July 4. More than 190 Twin City residents, mostly women and clergy, protested at the governor’s office against the fight. Robert Sieberlich of the state boxing commission described the July 4 match as unlikely to receive a state license. Ambrose Tighe, attorney for the safety commission, argued outsiders should not run a boxing show in the Twin Cities and discounted camouflage via the Iseni boxing club.
Bridgeport Rovers insist they are champions of the 1200-125 pound class after beating Bridgeport Toys 41 to 18 and losing 27 to 28 in a YMCA game that forced a deciding third contest. The Toys refused to play after the coin toss determined the court, prompting the Rovers to press for the title. Charley Dean trains The Broncho 2008-4 at Palatine Illinois, hoping an aged pacer's record falls below two minutes.
Goorge G Stiles of Rome Ga won 47 races and earned over 13000 in the last season, a three months campaign. Etlie Lee will be raced over half mile tracks by Harry Fleming for Willanddate Farm. Nominations in the 1000 dollar Free-For-All at Lewiston include Jack Singsley Frank Fox C G Brown Fenny Smith Johnny Armco P Doherty B Fenwick and P B Williams. Grand Circuit entry shows Cox plans to trial two and three year olds Royal Hall and Guy Boy among record trotters sent to the speed sale at Combination Park with entries closing today.
New York Nationals win their sixth straight by routing Boston 9 to 2 in their first home stand. Sallee and teammates propelled the offense as the locals swept the set with decisive batting and strong pitching.
Cincinnati won the series against Chicago 2 to 1 after a 3 2 victory. It was a pitcher’s duel with Tyler holding the edge on hits, while Bressler earned the win by scattering hits and Chicago’s fielding misplays.
The St. Joseph nine will travel by bus to South Norwalk on Sunday to face the Pastimes, a top southwestern Connecticut club noted for a strong record. Manager Campana will field his best players and hopes for a victory, with a large attendance expected for the trip. The listed St. Joseph lineup to report includes Donnelly Moran McNamara Schwartz Burela Clarrigan Carupana Nelson Mogyde Dixon Hoyt Sherwood Norton Miller and Dillon.
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