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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1922

Page

10

Americans Lose Second Game in New Haven Series

New Haven beat Bridgeport 3 to 2 in the intercity series at Weiss Park amid gusting wind. McCann pitched well despite a late Bridgeport rally as Irving and Malone produced key hits. Umpires McDonald and Buromors drew protests from both sides.

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Bridgeport High Tracksters Open Dual Meet at Seaside

Bridgeport High School track team faces New Haven in the season’s first dual meet at Seaside Park this afternoon. The program includes 100 and 220 yard dashes, 440 and 880 yard runs, high and broad jumps, pole vault, discus, javelin, shot put and relays. Bridgeport won both meetings with New Haven last year and aims for another victory.

Bridgeport Ita Noheing New Haven Paris Affelr

O'Donnell Brothers to Play for Sacred Heart

The O'Donnell Brothers Bill and Hughie will form the battery for Sacred Heart against Venice RG at Bendle Park tomorrow. The Hearts add Frank Cremina, a high school star, for the game as Mapeger Kelly expresses confidence in a easy victory.

O'Donnell Brothers Bill Hughie Battery Macred Hearts Venice RG Nine Benddle Park Hearts Frank Cremina Mapeger Kelly Venice

Hornsby Two Homers Help Card Defeat Cubs

Hornsby hits two home runs and drives in key runs as the St. Louis Cardinals top the Chicago Cubs. Early offense built on hits from Brock Grimes and teammates including Hornsby. Sherdel pitched well for St. Louis while Cheeves took the loss for Chicago. The game lasted about two hours and four minutes with scattered baserunners and multiple double plays.

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Reds Bunch Hits to Edge Pirates in Rough Showdown

Cincinnati bunched three runs in the third inning and added two more in the sixth to beat Pittsburgh after hits off Carlson. The Reds pushed across eight tallies with three hits and an error contributing in a turbulent game dated April 2.

REDS Pirates Pittsburige Apri Cincinnati Carlson Pittsburgh Werd Burries Daub Duncan Gohne Fort Cavens Pat Marangile Caray Traynor Grimm C. Amare Garlaon Yellowhorne Barnhart Wheeler Llonaloro Pinelarunville Bigbee Henney Molean Hasegwirne Coveney Wage Carlgan Tranor Caveh Saids Rener Gaweh Cerleon Orr Carleon bin & Raaings Yellownorse Pas Piccherenfarla Reack Timol Prierman

Hilltoppers Face NYU Freshmen This Afternoon

Bridgeport High hosts a tough NYU freshman squad at Seasidg Park this afternoon. NYU’s team has not been defeated this season, having taken in nearly all of Gotham’s leading lightweights. Gates open at 3:40 PM for the 4 o’clock start.

Bridgeport High School Y. A Seasidg Fark N. Y Gotham Alaemond Na

Monarchs Open Season Against White Pines at Seaside Park

The Monarchs of the East Side open their season at Sunshe Park against strong White Pines tomorrow. A fast batt club is set to annex their first title with Morazes, Bb5 Murphy, and Riley leading the effort. Belmonts also aim for three straight as they face the Rovers at Seaside Park, with manager Humick urging early arrival to start on time.

Fist Monarchs Eust Sunshe Park Monarchs Morazes Murphy Riley Laufer Halpin Belford Kale Belmonts Fat Rovers Seaside Park Humick Paine

St James A C Clash Park City Giants at St Josephs

The St James A C will face the Park City Giants at St Josephs Oval tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The Giants boast one of the citys strangest teams while the Saints seek a test. St James lost their season opener to Berkshires last Sunday.

St James A. C Park City Giants St. Joseph's, Oval Giants Saints

Bridgeport Trade School Opens Season Versus Naugatuck

Bridgeport Trade School kicks off the 1922 baseball season against Naugatuck High this afternoon in Rubber City. Coach Ericsson expresses confidence in his lineup led by pitcher Wexler and catcher on the mound, with Whelan, Burr, and Dowbulian Petrino in key infield and outfield roles as the locals anticipated a strong start.

Bridgeport Trade School Nine Naugatuck High Nine Bridgeport Trace Snaugatuck High Sena Rubber City Naugatuck Tram Bridgeport High Ericsson Ben Wexler Zena Pandy Dowbulian Petrino Bae Whelan Burr Midway Regula Pronei|egalna New Haven Glyn Aolmgren Bridgeport Trade School Donbullian French Bandy Cerrone Frezzola Petrino Gledhill Wexler DeZenza Glynn Holmgren

Witt Homers as Yankees Rout Red Sox in April rout

New York Americans defeated Boston 210 to 0 in a one sided game. Whitey Witt hit a second homer of the season. Walter Pipp, New York first baseman, missed last season after nasal surgery, played today in a rain soaked game.

New York New York Americans Boston Today Red Sox Whitey Witt Walter Pipp Wilch Atl Olt

Kenneth Williams Delivers Seventh Inning Home Run To Halt Duel

In a dramatic Eastern League game yesterday Kenneth Williams hit a solo homer in the seventh to stop the Shocker and Mails duel as New Haven beat Bridgeport 5 to 4. The paper lists results and upcoming games including Springfield at Pittsfield and Waterbury at Albany with various batting notes and lineups.

Kenneth Williams Shocker Resuler New Haven Bridgeport AlbAny Waterbury Fitchburg Hartford Pittfield Springfeld Springfield Pittsfield

International League Scoreboard Confusing Mix

Toronto leads Tersey Cis Boufinlo by 29 points as Bal ory chips in with four. Newark trails Syracuse 14 to 8, while Reading rests with unclear totals.

Toronto Tersey Cis Boufinlo Bal Ory Newark Re Enter Syracuse Reading

College Baseball Roundup With Various Scores

April 28 report highlights Kenneth William s seventh inning home run giving his eleventh season tally as Browns beat Cleveland 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel. Shocker homered in the sixth to tie the game with Melle on the mound for Cleveland. George Shinvaly, a former New Haven player, was behind the plate.

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Recreation Board to Form G L League

A mystery league is being formed by the Board of Recreation. The lineup and names of the teams are not yet announced. The league will play Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday at Sea Slice Park.

Board OF Recreation G. L. League Slée Park

Pittsfield Beats Springfield 5 3 After Late Rally

Pittsfield came from behind April 28 to score five runs in the seventh inning and defeat Springfield 5 to 3. Stapleton’s bat led the attack while Wiltsie relieved Bakos with bases loaded and none out in the eighth, delivering solid relief pitching.

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Fitchburg Defeats Hartford Again In Afternoon Game

Fitchburg won another game against Hartford this afternoon. The score and several players are listed, including Boyce, Miller, Redman, Cotrins, Swanky, Hest and Mages.

Fitchburg Hartford Harttara Boyce Miler Ane Redman Cotrins Swanky Hest Mages Pitenburg

Rovers Rout Mohinen Midgets With Three Home Runs

The Rovers defeated Mohinen Midgets yesterday afternoon at Seaside Park. Williama connected for two, Wille Krone hit the third homer as the Rovers pounded out victory. The article notes a future challenge against a strong opponent in the coming weeks.

Rovers Aha Mohinen Uafternoon Williama Wille Krone Wees

Champion eater dead in Hungary weighs 454 pounds

Bela Vezsenyl, once hailed as the world’s champion eater, died in Kecskemet near Budapest. The Hungarian showman rose to fame in Paris and with Barnum’s circus, winning the largest-meal record after a breakfast of forty sausages and seven pounds of pork. he reportedly weighed 454 pounds at his death.

London Eaker Bela Vezsenyl Kecskemet Budapest Vezconyl Paris Barnum's Circus Brena

Chicago Defeats Detroit 9 to 6 in Opening Season Tilt

Detroit hosts Chicago where the visitors win 9 to 6 as Davenport exits early due to wild pitching. Oldham and Stoner also depart the mound amid a high scoring game marked by a long Chicago homer and multiple offensive bursts.

Empire Staters Win Third From Brasses 4101

Albany April 4 Aldony bate ted timely behind Matt's airtight pitching in the opening game of the Eastern Triangle season, defeating Waterbury 1 to 1 for the third straight time. Mattes allowed ten strikeouts as a double play by Winmers highlighted the effort.

Awbany Aldony Bate Ted Matt Hérn Acl Nd Waterbury Mattes Brasstoy Rita Winmers Innit William Hackett

Giants Win On Watson Wildness In 10 To 6 Victory

The Giants defeated the Bostonians 10 to 6 as pitcher Watson endured wildness yet still earned the win. Key plays included multiple double plays and solid hitting by Bancroft, Cruise, and Barcroft while Neht and Kopf contributed on defense and offense. Umpires were Senele and Kiem with a smoke-filled midgame atmosphere and a 2:08 final time.

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Red Sox Nines Prepare To Face Nationals On Sunday

The Red Sox travel to Barnum Avenue at 12 30 to meet the Nationals in a planned game. Patay Frank is expected to start for the locals while Tison handles the catcher duties. Lea Macbald starts at first base and Al Paige fields shortstop as the squad aims to extend its winning streak.

Red Sox Norwalk Nationals Patay Frank

Burritt Nine to Play King Pins at Bearderey Park

Burritt Company workers form a basepath team after a two year lapse and open the season at Bearderey Park this afternoon with Moose Miller at first, Higgins on the mound, and a lineup including Wigins Youngs Oraiup Hyer Brower Prolan Holmgrem ebb Mortis Dean Chauncey and Plotkin. manager Drelup, Burritt Lumber Company, Britton to Box Ware: Jack Britton to meet Gadreis Ward in an eleven round bout at Harrison Ball Park, Harrison, N J, on May 2.

Burritt Company Bearderey Park Moose Miller Bridgeport High Burritta Higgins Burritts Miller Wigins Youngs Oraiup Hyer Brower Prolan Holmgrem Ebb Mortis Dean Chauncey Plotkin Drelup Burritt Lumber Company Britton Box Ware Jack Britton Gadreis Ward Harrison Ball Park Harriton N. J

Park City Summer Track Meets Planned Across Region

Numerous track meets and related events are scheduled in Park City and neighboring cities this summer. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a fraternity meet on June 34, with boxing in the evening. The annual meet by the Board of Recreation is set for Tat. Labor Day sees American Tuglon and other clubs staging events, while Bridgeport targets the state track and field championships at Seaside Park on August 14. The Bridgeport A C and Swedish A C plan outdoor carnivals. the Pleasure Beach Amusement Co may repeat its big track meet tour. Secretary Thomas A Tracy notes meets in New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, Stamford, and Naugatuck. The St Mary’s A C of Stamford will host the state junior championship on July 8.

Tocal Big Stumier Mint 34 Board of Recreation Bridgeport Bridgeport A. C A. C Pleasure Beach Amusement Company Sesson Thomar A. Tracy New Haven Brigton Hartford Samford Naugatuce St Mary's A. C Stamford

Midgets Challenge At Seaside Park In City Youth Meet

The Connecticut Electric midsets challenge any team under 16 in a Seaside Park event. The Electrics aim for a strong showing as they host the city youth competition hoping to defeat all rivals.

Connecticut Electric Seaside Park Electrics

Berkshires to Play in Stamford Tomorrow

The Berkshires travel to Stamford to face St Mary A C in a top state matchup. The club adds three new players Walker from the Public Markets, Norton from Bridgeport Brass, and Riggins formerly of White Bacis. Captain Ton Co leads the nine.

Berkvhires Stamford St. Mary A. C Berkshires Lock City Walker Fubiic Tommy Norton Bridgeport Brass Company Riggins Whity Bacis Seaside Park Mrnzik Buran Higgins Lancaster

Babe Ruth Buys Farm in Marlboro Massachusetts

In Marlboro Massachusetts on April 28 Babe Ruth bought a 140 acre farm near South Sudbury through articles signed today. Attorney J Shaughnessy announced the sale representing the owner. Ruth had wintered in South Sudbury while with the Berton Americans, now pursuing farming.

Babe Ruth Marlboro Mass Bate Bury South Sudbury J. Shaughnessy Ruth Berton Americans

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