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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1921

Page

10

Notre Dame Hurdler Sets New World's Record for 440

Notre Dame’s AL Welch set a new world record in the 440 yards hurdles at the University of Pennsylvania relay carnival in Philadelphia. Georgetown’s Robert La Gendre won the pentathlon, while Desch of Notre Dame led the 400 metre hurdles, breaking the previous best time by 2-5 second. The meet featured the Paris team and a mix of U.S. colleges, with multiple events and scores tallied across pentathlon and relay championships.

Desch Clips University of Paris la Gendre Philadelphia AL Welch Notre Dame University Robert la Gendre Georgetown University United States Antwerp Franklin Field J. W Wart Carnell Desch Pittinger Hill Ohio State A. Desch Nutra T. Pittengen J. Hill Ty—H. M. Osborne University of Illinois T. Beaublossom Oklahoma A R. Legendre Georgetown B.hamilton University of Missouri Chird —E. Bradley Univer of Kansas W. Bartels Pennsylvania V. Clapp U. S. Naval Academy G. Reinarta B. Hamilton Missouri University of Kansas Bartels Coliese Pennsylvania University Maxam Gil Ro McFadden Edy Lafayette J Princeton France America Huntington High School Boston Cedar Rapids Hiigh School Everer Academy Hutchinson Central Bish School R. B. Baker Bates Collage C. C. Furnas Purdue Nightingale West Virginia University of South L. Weld Dartmouth

Tigers Win as Recruit Makes Sisler Fan Twice

Detroit Americans defeat St Louis 5 to 3 behind pitcher Sutherland who allowed six hits and no walks. Recruit hurler twice struck out George Lister, last year’s league champion, while Detroit provided solid run support and struck Sothoren for multiple hits.

Detroit Sutherland Detroit Americans St Louis George Lister Sothoren Tobin Gerber Sisler Jacobson Williams Gleason Bayne de “Wetzel Deterop Aber Young Tr Rush Weach N Shorten Jones Blue AL Ainsmith St. Louis Lamb Feach Cobb Ride Bush Youns Severeid St.Louis Oone Help Mane Sothoran Owens Chill

Senators and Athletics Tie 3 3 in 10 Inning Rain

Philadelphia fans saw a 3 3 tie as Washington and Philadelphia played 10 innings in a rain plagued contest. Washington's Rommel fielding and infield work stood out while Umpire Connolly halted play at the end due to darkness.

Senators Athletics Philadelphia Washington Connolly Rommel Milan Rice Lewis Ss. Harria Shanks O'Rourke Picinich W. Johnson Dugan Dugan, 3», It, “Welch, ‘C Walker, It F.walker, Cf. *Perkine, c. Griffin Galloway Myatt A Perry Peet Teeshiladelphia

Baseball Standings and Scores From Yesterday

Yesterday's games include New Haven 7 Albany 2, Hartford 9 Springfield 5, Worcester 3 Pittsfield 2 with rain postponements Bridgeport-Waterbury and New York-Boston rain. Detroit 5 St Louis 3 and Chicago 1 Cleveland 0 Washington 3 Philadelphia 3 halted in 10th. National League results include Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 0 and Cincinnati 7 St Louis 1 with rain in others.

New Haven Albany Hartford Springfield Worcester Pittsfield Bridgeport-Waterbury Bridgeport Waterbury Festendzs New York Boston Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Jersey City UOT St Louis Sky B.C New York & Co Louisa Lod

Milford Fans Anticipate Busy Baseball Season

Milford will field at least four teams this season including Milford Prep, Devon A A, and the Pad docks of Walnut Beach. Openers set for Sunday with Milford vs Heho A C Derby at Gulf grounds, pitchers Buckholtz and Walker in key roles. Paddocks face Eko of Bridgeport with a hoped rapid contest. Milford Wheel Club opens Memorial Day with plans to host fast semi pro teams.

Milford Milford Prep School Devon Aa Milford A. A Paddock T A. C Walnut Beech Heho A. C Derby Gulf Grounds Charlie Buckholtz Tocals Drak Walker Caffron Eko Bridgeport Nold Ekos Milford Wheel Club Gull Street James T. Patterson Wheel Club Milfard

Hollocher Error Sparks Pirates 3 Defeat of Chicago

Pittsburgh blanked Chicago 3 to 0 on the pirates home debut as Cooper returned from illness. Hollocher misplayed in the first inning allowing two runs while Maranville hit a two bagger and Cutshaw singled for another in the third. Barker made a one handed catch off Carey's line drive to highlight the field.

Pittsburgh Chicago Cooper Hig Hollocher Maranville Cutshaw Barker Carey Flack Hollacher Terry Grimes Maisel Barber O'Farrell York Kellgher Bigbee Maranvile

Albany Falls to Indians in First Home Game

Albany opened the season with a 7 to 2 loss to New Haven in the Hastern league opener. Brown pitched for Albany as a large crowd watched despite a streetcar strike. New Haven runners and Hargraves homered, Stimpson and Donohue added multiple hits, and Albany left eight men on base.

Brown Albany New Haven North Poa Farry Hopper Maguire Weiss Horn Schussler Delaney Stimpson Wein Shay Ball al 'Hargraves Wilson Shireult Schussier Hannifin

International League Report From Jersey City Newark

In Jersey City Toronto faced Snyder and Sandberg Riemiller and McNeil as the game details emerged. In Newark Rochester confronted Conicowrisht Ross Barnes Tip ple Perryman and Withrow McAinstry in a separate league listing. Reading met Syracuse with Schuiz Niebergall Knap and Herbst contributing as Baltimore Buffalo and Baltimore matchups appeared in the ledger.

Jersey City Toronto Jersey Snyder Sandberg Riemiller McNeil Newark Rochester Conicowrisht Ross Barnes Tipple Perryman Withrow McAinstry AL Reading Syracuse Schuiz Niebergall Knap and Herbst Baltimore Buffalo- Baltimore

Baseball notes from a chaotic score roundup

The item lists American Association results from Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul plus Kansas City numbers. Mentions Babe Ruth approaching 117 home runs, and opponents plotting to walk George Kelly to curb his streak. References a knuckleball show with the Giants and Dodgers, and a Cooper victory with York losing.

American Golfers Sail for England

Seven American amateur golfers sail tomorrow for England to compete in the British amateur championships. They were guests at a private dinner hosted by How F. Whitney, president of the United States Golf Association, at the Links Club. Players named include Bobby Jones, Francis etc.

New York England F. Whitney Thenited States Golf Association Links Clu Caroline Dv Bittsourgh Francisan Bobby Jones Allan Fred Wright Bostany Earl Hunter Los Angeles Wood

Faber Holds Cleveland To Four Hits and Chisox Defeat Champions

Faber held Cleveland to four hits as the Chicago White Sox defeated the champions. In tonight’s Mulligan’s Arena card, Dance, a popular Waterbury welter, headlines a main bout after a storied career. Patsy, a rival, relies on his kayo wallon to sleep opponents, with miners accompanying him to Brass City. The card also features Young Goldie versus Battling Harris and featherweight Tommy Atlen in the preliminaries.

I Faber Cleveland Chisox Atsy Bogach Mickey Dance Cathlete Patsy Kayo Wallon Brass City Young Goldie Bridgeport Joe Smith Battling Harris Harris Joe Hall Mulligan's Goldie Tommy Atlen Young Lady Cojlumbbia A Queston

Harvard Lacrosse Beats Penn 4 to 2 in Cambridge

Harvard defeats the University of Pennsylvania 4 to 2 in Cambridge. Harvard town tennis players defeated Williams team today with matches continuing.

Cambridge Mass Harvard University of Pennsylvania Harvard Town Williams

College Baseball Scores From Northeast Games

Scores from Hartford and Amherst show Trinity defeating Bowdoin in Hartford Bowdoin. Dartmouth edged Amherst 2 1 in Amherst Massachusetts. Maine beat Rhodeshind State 11 1 in Kingston Th University. Middlebury and Colby split 1 1 in Middlebury VI. Notes mention Pratt Philadelphia Boston and Jesse Guil.

Amherst Mass Dartmouth Kingston University of Maine Rhodeshind State AL Middlebury Vi—Colby Middlebury Pratt Philadelphford Boston Jesse Guil

Columbia and Yale Cre Practice on Housatonic Derby

In a damp afternoon on the Housatonic River Columbia and Yale varsity and junior crews practiced, rowers racing a mile with a tail wind and sprint work for position. Races tomorrow at 3 45 p m standard time over a two mile course are set to start near noon.

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