Cardinals Hit Barnes Hard In Seventh In Giants Loss
The St Louis Cardinals rally in the seventh inning to score four runs on three singles and a sacrifice. The New York Giants fall behind Pittsburgh by 2 games and a half after the defeat.
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1921
Page
6
The St Louis Cardinals rally in the seventh inning to score four runs on three singles and a sacrifice. The New York Giants fall behind Pittsburgh by 2 games and a half after the defeat.
The St Louis Browns defeated the Boston Red Sox in both contests. Timely hitting carried the Browns as they built leads early and held on. Key performances came from standout batters and steady pitching to secure two wins at home.
Race card details report multiple purses and results across three to five furlong sprints and longer routes. Notable performances include Sarieé Maxim and Tex M in varied maidens and open events, with times and placing for each race. The page lists race numbers, purses, horses, jockeys, and final times, ending with a continuation note for Page Fourteen.
Jess Willard in Topeka says Tex Rickard asked for terms for a bout with Dempsey and will negotiate details. Willard needs four to five months for training and may train near Lawrence, planning most work in Los Angeles if a contract is made.
Gene McCann, manager of the Bridgeport baseball team, denied last night that he had arranged for any new players to join the squad. He said he would not turn down extra ball players but warned this is a poor time to expect immediate improvement as the team is in a slump.
A garbled recap lists yesterday’s games and today’s matchups across multiple cities and venues. Teams like Washington, Detroit, Louis, Boston, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh appear with scattered scores and pairings, reflecting a disrupted or incomplete telegraphic summary.
Aug 2 Detroit players W. H. Trovengzer and Mike Brady lead Detroit finishers as American W. H. Trovengzer wins the Canadian open with 293 for 72 holes. Brady ends second at 298. It marks the third straight year an American wins with Douglas Edgar previously taking 1919 and 1920.
Mike Gibbons and Angie Hatner boxing match at Dyer Manor Oval, New York, postponed due to rain last night. LocalSports reporters note weather forced delay and rescheduling is expected.
St Paul defeated Louisville 13 to 3 while Milwaukee topped Columbus 12 to 3. Other games were rained out.
The boxing debate centers on whether Bryan Downey or Johnny Wilson holds the world middleweight crown after disputed decisions in Cleveland. Calls grow for an immediate rematch before an impartial referee to resolve the claim and prevent dual champions.
Manning Maxwell and Moore win to break a three way tie for first in the Park City Factors league. General Electrics drop to third as Fousatonie idle in second. Kuba shines on the mound for East Malt plant. Reliable standings remain unclear due to damaged text.
Washington built an early lead then a decisive late run spree in Detroit, aided by Milan's triple and a Blan single in the eighth inning. The Incals secured their eighth consecutive victory as Washington overwhelmed the Tigers.
Rain delayed Lew Tendler's pro am road work scheduled in Delano as he prepares for the August 12 match in Philadelphia with Benny Leonard. Tendler, teamed with his spacing partners, faced a busy session with Jack Palmer and Eddie O'Keefe among the welterweights, training for the event.
Fragmented report lists teams and locations including Baltimore Newark Rochester Syracuse Toronto and Reading. Mentions players Morgan Mattox Wyillerton Sandberg Kal and teams NHAHALHO OO-227 ALF OAN AHMET in a weather affected set of events.
fragmentary text references a takedown and points but lacks context or verifiable details. No clear person, organization, or event can be established from the fragment.
Johnny Allen Bridgeport light weight meets Johnny Darcy in the main event at State Street Arena Monday night. Allen aims to rebound after recent rough form while Darcy, favored as the sharper, quicker fighter, seeks to claim a decisive win. A closely watched featherweight title contention for Bridgeport is anticipated as Leo Johnson and Young Luby draw interest alongside the undercard.
A garbled reader note from Bridgeport Telegram recalls a wager on a cross country hike. The writer hints at a contest with prize items like pool balls and old ring shoes, mentioning Connie Lewis and Johnny WalkerBogigh and a casual mailbag exchange about participation.
Two semi pro teams the Crashes and the Irans schedule a title bid with practice sessions at Sea Side Parc. Key players Wil Sunder and Bare Z are noted as leaders. Fans are urged to be on hand tonight and tomorrow as gates open and the teams prepare on the same diamond.
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