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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
9
The fragment cites questions about weapon weights from six to fifty-four ounces and references to Babe Ruth era battles. It mentions Teague, St Louis, and Dempsey, plus notes on English born athletes becoming American citizens and historic boxing figures in a speculative, torn- text style.
Molla Mallory, defending women's national champion, defeated May Sutton Gundy of Los Angeles 6-2 6-1 in the Metropolitan championship semi final. Pim Myre beat Jessup of Wilmington to reach the other semi, while Mallory had earlier eliminated Helen Giljeardeau of Mararoneck in a 7 6 1 victory.
Devonshire results list races for three year olds to older claiming events with purses from 1500 to 2000, featuring horses such as Purgoyme Parks Atsaran Anticipate Normande Jace Budrow Creer Fleer and Lannelot. Saratoga results mirror the card with multiple handicap races including two year olds and three year olds. notable names include Nephew Rederis Dianna Sweet Liberty and Mayor Hamilton in a busy card with times, placements, and odds.
Kinsey brothers Robert and Howard reach Newport finals after sweeping doubles as Watson Washburn and Norris Williams win singles and doubles semifinals. Johnston edges late to meet Washburn in the other singles final. Enzo Shimada ill and out for the Davis Cup, while Shumiduo reserves for India tour.
Washington beat Sleveland 4 to 1 in the third consecutive win, with Busby ineffective and Sothoron allowing chances. Shamrocks play St James on Sunday at Lenox field as preparatory notes mix with race results and other entries.
Bridgeport beat Springfield 4 2 in first game, and Pittsfield edged Naw Haven 4 3 as New York defeated Detroit 7 3 and Washington toppled Cleveland 4 1. Boston overwhelmed Chicago 19 1.
The final round of the Fairchild Cup will be played at Weatogue today with an eighteen hole quarrying round for Milford School Cup. Three members unable to play will be after mis quege of qualifying Sunday morning. The ladies progressive tournament starts at 8 o'clock with prizes offered by A. Hayward.
Frisch tripled to drive in two runs in the third inning as the New York Giants beat Bt Touls 2 to 1. Byrne and Bancroft were stung by Frisch’s timely hit and the Giants secured the late lead for the win.
Australasia tops Pittsburgh in the Davis Cup by capturing the doubles match 4 6, 9 4 6 with Bt H 4 securing a key victory in the international team contest.
Fenga faces Boston while Lowiv meets Philadelphia and Rost plays New York in the Wa Washington region. Yesterday's action included Ex York at Chicago Philadelphia in Cincinnati and Trocklyn at Pittsburgh with Boston visiting St. Louis.
The Bridgeman Law Tennis Trophy semifinals stage in Norfolk today with Bowmen meeting Hammary in the final round tomorrow. Frank T. Anderson beat Jim Pitzen 6 1 7 5 in the men’s singles semis as Ward and Hall advanced to the next round.
Boston defeated Chicago 3 to 1 at home as Shaely homered and McInnis, Jimmie Shealy, and Menosky contributed. Pitching by McWeeney and Mulrennan limited the Cubs to a single run, with Boston earning two base hits and timely hits to secure the win in 1 hour 43 minutes. Umpires Tide Brand and Owen called the game.
In a rough afternoon, both Hard and Cincy squads faltered early as the Reds scored multiple runs in the first three innings. Brodels pitched effectively while Gears relieved, but Cincinnati could not recover.
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