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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
11
ONeil OConner delivered a two base hit with two on to lift the Hilltoppers to a 3 2 victory. Stolen bases by Stalina White and Conroy helped set the late frame, with runners left on by both teams as the game tightened in the late innings.
Boston wins the deciding game in a tense American League clash as pitchers duel and clutch hits propel the Red Sox past the Athletics. Players honored for key plays include standout performances by batters and hurlers shaping the outcome.
An outsider wins the Great Metropolitan Stakes Handicap at 21/4 miles. Sangrail, formerly 416 to 1, starts strong and finishes two lengths ahead of Benson’s leader Benson in a wet spring race. Steybourn’s year-old records a close second as Lewi quotes Zito notes a dramatic finish.
A fragmentary report notes British sprinters practicing on Friday against Yale in an international event. The batch of runners tested their form over several yards and gears in a timed session, with Morgan and other British athletes featured in the workout.
Detroit tops Cleveland 4 to 2 in the ninth inning to even the series. Heilmann and Cutshaw spark the rally with key hits as Sewell's error helps Detroit seize the late lead. Cleveland struggles offensively with scattered hits and a lone run.
New York April 25 The New York Americans released outfielder Oliver Tucker under optional agreement to the New Orleans club of the Southern Association. Pitcher Bred Roates went to Albany in the Hastert League. Tucker had played with New Orleans while Spates joined Brown University.
Bridgeport Trade beat Derby High nine by 12 to 3 at West Side Park in the afternoon. Key hitters included Denby and Myer with timely hits, and Pat Gibson contributed on the mound with solid innings. Stolen bases and errors affected the scoring, while pitchers Couch and Gibson worked through multiple frames.
Pittsburgh pirates defeat Chicago Cubs 7 to 3 as Cooper limits Chicago to six hits. Key hits include a triple by gn and a Grimet home run. Merney and Tierney contribute infield errors, while Grantham Maranville and Russell support pitching in a tense boards day.
The Berkshires schedule a Sunday opener at Seaside Park with Diamond No. 1 as their top attraction. Isanaa or Kuba to pitch, A. 2. S. and Calgan to work the game. Berkshires add Diamond No. 1 for May 6 as plans unfold amid permit issues.
Faltimorg reports Wilder eavald led early then held off Blazes by three lengths to win in 1.12 3-5 as Malalia and other contenders trailed. Other results saw Taladia edging Mamalin by a length with Dunlin and Sea of the night also noted in the card.
The Alpine squad, led by coach Buckley and skipper Kaylan, prepares for a city and state contest. New recruits Cohen, Duna, Biebl, and Nieman join the outfield as the team aims for an early strong start after prior trials.
The Veiple A club, formed as a baseball group, seeks opponents with permits for a diamond at Seaside Park. They are free Sunday and ready to play 13 to 14 year olds, offering to swap games with Indian Midgets, Vouice Cubs, Rector Ite, and Pre street teams. Contact through the club’s old rooms for Sunday afternoon arrangements.
A long, wandering column reflects on golf and college sport culture. It cites players Hornsby and Duncan, discusses timing and pace in play, and muses on philosophy and determination shaping athletic greatness.
Elias Howe and Maplewood defeated Whit tier school tosseia 12 to something in an afternoon West 1 school play at Seaside Parker. Maplewood then won an eight inning game from Prospect TP. Report cites Gibson Rosa Walters Tarzeu and Tierney in Maplewood victory and notes unclear final scores due to damaged text.
Coach Lakeman and four stars depart for the Penn Relays in Philadelphia this afternoon aboard the 1:23 train. Bridgeport will be represented by Captain George Lee Ray Whelan Jack Fitzpatrick and Bob Karren as they compete against Morris High Hamilton High and more. The meet promises record fields with Oxford University Canada and Morgan among entrants, including distance medley relays and two mile races.
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