Waterbury Triumphs In Slow Free Hitting Contest
Waterbury overcomes an early Fisher Clan lead to win a slugfest 10 to 8 at Bridgeport. Howe started for Waterbury, officials ejected Fisher after a dispute, and Gonzales, Bailey, and Clanton starred on defense and offense. Waterbury totaled 14 hits, with Bailey collecting four and Loftus adding four in five trips. Bridgeport committed errors that aided the comeback as Waterbury pulled away in late innings.
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Games Off Friday in AL Postponed for Harding Tribute
Chicago reports that A’s American League games on Friday August 19 are postponed in observance of President Harding's death. Ban Johnson, league president, announced the decision from the league office in Chicago.
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American Association Scores and Postponements Summary
The records show Minneapolis 4 11 3 Louisville 7 1 Milwaukee h3 11 4 Toledo h4 16 4. A 19 inning game Kansas City against Columbus was postponed due to rain while St Paul against Indianapolis also faced postponement.
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Anna Baum Competes In Back-To-Back Races At NYC and Westchester
Anna Baum enters a 190 metre handicap at Madison Square Garden with Helen Wainwright Alma Mann Gertrude Ederle and Aileen Tiggin as rivals. Her tutor plans a late August trip to Indiana Hills for the 50 yard Junior championships and a half mile Junior championship at the Westchester-Biltmore club on August 2.
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Madison Square Garden
Helen Wainwright
Alma Mann
Gertrude Ederle
Aileen Tiggin
Captain Baum
Indianay Hills
Westchester-Biltmere Club
Ladies Day at Newfield Park in Waterbury
Ladies Day entertainment advertised at Newfield Park with sports figures and acts. It mentions Tiny Eten likely to face George Abrams in a bout, and profiles of Anver shank in Springfield, with events in Brass City and a visit by Herman ope bringing his team for headers.
Springfield Splits Doubleheader With Pittsfield
Springfield and Pittsfield split a two game set in loose play with Pittsfield rallying in the opener for a win and the Ponies clinching the second game early. Gagnon's bat and defensive work stood out as Simpson ended a 24 game streak without a bunt. Merherry of Little Rock Southern association will report to the Washington Americans.
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Yankee Win Over Browns. McManus Walks Four Times
New York defeats St Louis 8 to 4 as Ruth drives in three on a two base hit and McManus draws four walks in four trips to the plate. Shocker falters in the eighth after holding the Americans to four baserunners in seven innings. Bush relieves. Cubs edge Dodgers 5 to 4. Fournier hits his fifteenth homer off Kean in the eighth.
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Phillies Beat Pirates to Take Two of Three
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 1 to claim the two wins in a three game series. Errors by Pittsburgh contributed to the Phillies early lead as Carey and Marangillé misplays helped spark the scoring in the first inning.
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Michigan Track Coach Defeats His Pupils in Jumping
Steve Farrell of the University of Michigan track team, also a football coach, demonstrates his jumping ability to his hurled pupils. He excels in backward jumping and has trained Carl Johnson and De Fact Hubhited, with Hubhited winning at the Denn meet and Marrel noted for a 25 feet Pi inches leap.
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Gardiners with Indians highlight pitching duo
Wittim tardner a southpaw pitcher joined the Indians lineup, appearing for the Pittsburg Culineans and throwing effective innings. He has been pitching against Rattenish and other opponents, contributing to the independent circuit in Wood, Pa.
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Tuckey Shuts Out Kacey Nine in Narrow Victory
Ken Tuckey, former Bridgeport pitcher, blanked the Knights of Columbus nine 2 to 0 at New Milford. Rain delayed play and limited hits as New Milford managed five by Lavery and Lussen while Kacey’s lineup produced no runs.
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Athletics Fall From Grace In Early Season Slump
The team opened the season with promise but slumped badly, slipping to seventh in the league after a rough six week stretch. Despite a brief rally, they fell behind the Yankees and now face a potential bottom finish unless a sharp improvement comes.
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Profs Gate Cyrowski and Add Two New Players
New Haven reports team changes as pitcher George Cyrowski exits after three seasons, with new signings adding right handers Th. Snyder and Jimmy O’Neil from Washington. Snyder comes from Rochester via Charlotte, while O’Neil arrives to bolster outfield and infield depth.
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Delaney Palmer Bout eyed at State Street arena
Bridgeport promoter talks as Jack Delaney and Andy Palmer near agreement for a Park City bout set for August 70. Managers Marion Gunnis and Smith discuss terms while Lou Borash indicates willingness for a pair with Delaney if he wins. Upcoming undercard could feature Bones in the semi and Corbett Smith in later matches.
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Pat Reed
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Jim Bones
Frankie O'Hearn
Youn Mulligan
Eddie Corbett
Steve Smith
Patterson swims 13 miles from Fairfield Beach to Charles Island
Walter Patterson swam about 13 miles from Fairfield Beach to Charles Island on Sunday in eight hours and 23 minutes. He trains to beat the 1921 Sound distance record and aims to swim from Old Field Light to Bridgeport on August 21 22 or 24.
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Senators Rally in Ninth Short as Indians Win
Aug 3. Washington fell behind early as Cleveland built a lead on costly Nationals errors. In the ninth, Speaker trapped Bush’s bid for the final out, leaving the bases loaded with none out as Cleveland clinched the victory.
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Eddie Mack Wins in Stamford Boxing Card
Eddie Mack of Stamford outpointed Frankie Daley of Staten Island in a pound bout. Young Mulligan of Norwalk outpointed Frankie Ahern of Stratford. Joe Hall faced a cancellation as promoters did not offer enough money. Young Pedro of Stamford outpointed Johnny Nelson of the Lock City. Nat Pendleton won the wrestling match in one fall, pinning Voerel in 14 minutes 4 1/2 seconds.
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Scratch Man Wins British Air Derby Across London
Scrath man L. J. Warter won the aerial handicap derby around London covering 200 miles today in about two hours. Warter led with ten minutes and 48 seconds ahead of rival W. H. Lorston in a Bristol Jupiter and Captain Linn in a one hour time. The top finishers include H. A. Hamerslay in an Adro Viper and G. BR. King in a Boowo Gnn with Holy Terry also noted among finishers.
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Therteen Asiators Naricipae
Diamond Cubs Triumph Over Swift Arrows in 18 to 11 Final
In Seaside Park Sunday afternoon the Diamond Cubs from the North final defeated the Swift Arrows 18 to 11 in a free hitting game. Rosinsky pitched well for the victors and Hayden featured in the field. Hugh Jennings, newly with the New York Giants at 43, first joined the majors at 21 and set a single season record with 9 beanings.
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Seaside Park
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Hayden
Hugh Jennings
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Corinthian Team Set for Two Games at Seaside Park
The Corinthian baseball team schedules two games this week at Seaside Park. Tonight they face the Grotto on diamond No. 6 at 6 o'clock, and Saturday they meet Day Spring on diamond No. 7 at 3:40. Fox leads the team with a 39 average and George Swartz, formerly of Dallas in the Texas League, will join Syracuse at Jersey City after a last‑minute deal.
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