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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1922

Page

7

Loftus Triple Sparks Bridgeport Victory in Sevenths

Dick Loftus delivered a triple with sacks loaded in the seventh, powering Bridgeport to a win. Ed Stauffer earned the mound victory for the Americans, while Albany left-hander OConnor endured a tough day as Bridgeport capitalized on errors and timely hitting to pull ahead.

Dick Loftus Bridgeport Paddy O'Connor Gene McCann Gine Albany Eagle Street Origia Rodriguez Id Fins O'Connor Lehigh Ed Kirby Ib Isit Svery Vandyke Taylor Wingdon Zimmermar Menar Artie Oakler Callahan Loftus Exomer Zimmerman Pesel Donovan Mbridgeport Gec Bidges Tous Kee Tee Dick Wills Owithe Sing Kingdon Ana Eer Lotius Wasg Lana Sraith Zimmer Aypan Stauffer Smith Emmerich

Slim Bernhoest to Wed September Fifth in New York

Slim Bernhoest, star vig at hand néw from Gene McCann's crew, will marry next month. Invitations sent to Bridgeport bail players indicate a ceremony in New York on September 5 with Keay of New York among those expected.

Forman Slim Bernhoest Gene McCann Bering Bridgeport Fargare Keay New Yors New York Sntire

Recreation League Night Promises Three Games

Three Recreation League games are set for tomorrow night. The Ben Hur team, led by Pop Dooley, seeks improvement as they face the top standing South Ends, while Walnut A C and Kelly's Keystones also vie for spots. Schedule lists six Diamond courts with matchups including Ben Hur versus South Ends and Recreation Team versus Empire, all at 6:00 PM.

Recreation League Ben Pop Dooley Ben Hurs South End C. E Walnut A. C Recreation Team Kelly's Keystones Gans Diamond dfcCe Nut &. C. Empire Beardsworth Kelly's Keystones Cinpire Dewey Sterback Seaside Hursoe South Whatley Taggoona

Errors Aid Hillies Defeat Boosters Pittsfield

An OCR damaged report details a game where the Hillies defeated the Boosters in Pittsfield. It mentions Worcester innings, player names like Gardella, Gardela, Pierotti, Laplante, and Bish, with unclear scoring and line notes from early action.

Pittsfield Tetgla Waorcestar Inala Ervers Dam Thorpe Worcester Sin Plusfield Canes Pierotti Hiws Lapin Bish Qiy Laphinté Gardella Hager Biree -Abaheyarilin

Jack Bentley Quits Orioles Shocks Team and Fans

Reports say pitcher Jack Bentley left the Baltimore Orioles amid tension with manager Jack Denny. Bentley, who had pitched around 50 games and logged over 200 strikeouts, returned home for rest and contemplates his next move while the club searches for a replacement.

Jack Bentley Sas Orioles Baltimore Dark Jack Denny Eniley Chains Balt Mone Bentley

Berkshires Open Sundays Eyeing Local Opponents

The Berkshires have no Sunday game planned and would welcome any state team. The St Mary team of Stratford and the Berkshires may schedule three scrimmages in the coming week. The Berkshires impressed Stamford fans after a strong performance in Lock City last Sunday. games can be arranged for weeknights after 6.

Berkshires Stres St. Mary Stratford Lock City Stamford

Walker Hammers Two Home Runs as Mackmen Split

Phiradelphia contests yield a doubleheader split with Cleveland pitchers hit hard. Clarence Walker drilled his 26th home run in the first game and again belted one in the second as the Mackmen split the twin bill.

Walker Mackmen Phiradelphia Cleveland Doibie Keadir Phila

Loftus Hits In Tenth Straight Streak

Local baseball recap notes Loftus extending a hitting streak to ten games. Dick Tatts and Teff Heider are named among standout locals as Wick opened the run on August 6. The report highlights continued strong form and implied team momentum.

Bridgepord Dick Tatts Teff Heider Bt Sipeie Amd Ins Path Wick

Three Matches In Y W G A Tourney Reported

In a late night session at the Colorado Avenue courts two first round matches were completed. Miss H. Ga defeated Hermie, 6 1 4, and Jessie Schoenberger beat Anna Casper in straight sets. Martha Bura advanced over an opponent whose name appears truncated. Additional second round results were not yet finished this week.

AAA

Two Newets Carded At Qu 1a Sudum Of Long Island

Boxing card slated for Saturday night at Long Island venue features Freddy defending a title as Bari France and Eq Baird co headline a four bout show.

Tivo Tegure Long Isané Chu Cougar Bari France Eq Baird Pugenes Freddy

Toth Ready to Start Swim Patterson to Wait Fortnight

Dover England Aug 18 Associated Press Charles Toth plans immediate swim in the English Channel pending word from his local pilot Jack Weidmann. Patterson remains ready but will wait a fortnigh t as conditions, including strong breezes and variable sea, affect the attempt.

Dover England Cas Toth Charles Toth Hashi Boston Patterson English Channel Trench Jureps T. Toth Associated Press Jack Weidmann Weidmann Sam Richards Heavy Ivan Lowell Mags Walart

Roy Gardiner Visits McCann in International League Talks

Roy Gardiner, IL pitcher, met with Manager McCann in town yesterday. A Brooklyn Nationals communication was discussed, with McCann expected to announce Gardiner's status today. The talks focus on Gardiner joining McCann's staff as part of ongoing IL bidding for his services.

Roy Gardiner Gens. McGann Birdhner McCann Stooklyn Nationals 37nCin Gardiner Squire Poets

Wertogue Club Milford Cup Matches Play Off

Two matches were played off at Wertogue Club as the Milford cup tournament continued. EH O’Brien beat F C Pendleton seven up five to go, while R H Broderick defeated F C Plate by default. In the second sixteen Callow KE Goddard beat T F McLaughlin one up, Holmgren beat Dr G H Wilber four up two to go, Keane beat Doyle, Holden beat Slavin two ups, and B R Good with P B W Coyne were all square on the eighteenth. They will play their matches before Saturday. The second round begins and play continues throughout the weekend.

Wertogue O'Brien F. C. Pendleton R. H. Broderick Defucit Tive Goddard T. F. McLaughlin F. Holmgren G. H. Wilber F. Keane S. HE. Doyle WS. Holden HT. Slavin T. BR Good PB. W. Coyne

Seaside interclass meet features 70 entrants and events

Bridgeport Trade School hosts an Seaside Park interclass track meet this afternoon with over seventy entries. Events include 400 yard dash 100 yard dash 440 yard dash and various relays with a large list of contestants from Norman Wexler Morse and many others.

Three Meets for Recreation Tram

The Beard of Tiwernavion swim mers arrange a frogsar for the remainder of the Reason. The first will be staged at Madison Square Garden on August. Capra M.A. Baum will and Wigere Ma special. The unit jana N00 Meerrehadiog evel AgLine several New Voreqnatta Mma. The term will enter UV. 0. 8 GC. aeters at elda pvek on Aumoe. On September 2 the team will journey to New Uramawilek where they enter spiecia l to be saged tn connection with the Low -Bronewick Boat city meet. Tabor Day the fext sir mers return to Madison Square Garden for their events.

Thay Pilin Madison Square Girden Capra M.A. Baum Wigere Evel Elda Pvek Aumoe New Uramawilek Spiecial Madison Sqque Garden Alley Slingien Bersan

Fairfield to Organize Football Team

The Tiger A.A. of Trinfield will hold a meeting at Ash Creek to organize a football team for the coming season. Officers will be elected and all last season members are requested to report. Names listed include J. Gaida, L. Lezinsky, F. Lezinsky, G. Riedie, T. Snith, H. Abramson, Z. Warde, J. Dishes, G. Ries, J. Kundrath, T. Tosanov, I. Watson, H. Whaley, Schick, C. Norris, D. Flanagan, H. Miteball, Ivan and Carl Schick.

Tiger A.A Trinfield Ash Creek J. Gaida Lezinsky IF. Lezinsky G. Riedie T. Snith H. Abramson Z. Warde J. Dishes

Crystals Defeat Blue Birds 2 to 1 in Close Match

Dagostine led the Crystals with strong hitting as they edged the Blue Birds 2 to 1 yesterday in a lively contest. The Crystals invite challengers in city play and offer a 13 cent discount for teams replying via Anthony Dagostine at 32 Grand Street.

Crystals Blue Birds Lively Contestea Quime & Col Dagostine Anthony Grand Street

Hartford Splits Doubleheader With Waterbury

Hartford and Waterbury split a two game set. Hartford won the first 3 to 1 and Waterbury took the second 7 to 2. Six double plays were turned in the second game.

Hartford Waterbury Harbora Brisscos Tada

Yanks Sweep Circuit as Meusel and Smith Triumph

Yesterday’s results in Pittsburgh show the New York team beating Cincinnati 4 to 2, Philadelphia 0, Chicago 3, and Boston 3. Ginnite tops Boston 3 in the second game while Brooklyn and St. Louis clash with unclear result.

Bob Meusel SMITH Bittsburgh New York Gineinnati Philadelphia Chicago Boston Brooklyn-St. Louis Norsche@sted

Veteran Campaigner Sends Cleveland Youth to Canvas With Right in Ninth Round

Johnny Dundee of New York knocked out Danny Frush in the eighth round of a thirteen round bout at Ebbetts Field. Dundee, the featherweight champion in title bout, dominated with a sharp left and right combinations lacing Frush to the floor.

Cleveland New York Aus Johnny Dundee Danny Frush Tonfest Enbetts Field Frush Ning Frosh Cleverlander Dundee Johrnis Ake Ang Sh Dundeeo Feush Lattes Eriish Leg Addad Sudk Prash Patsy Haley New York Boxing Commission Johnny Kilbane Moinr Tex Rickard Wit Girth Exhibihis Scoim Montieth Tn UN Johnny, Dundes Danny Prosh Hbbets Fiete Youight Pancho Villa Manila Sammy Cohen Elino Flores Philippines Jimmy Katz

Notable Scores From Today’s Games

Albany at Bridgeport and Worcester at Pittsfield posted tight results. New York led in four matchups with Chicago, Slaven, and Philadelphia. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia, and Washington beat St Louis in the first game. the second featured Fraco and Nieae with Boston in a closing note.

Chicago Slaven Eachelonn Philadelphia Cleveland Washington St Lews Fraco Boston Ut

Medico-Lawyers Trams Ready for Beardsley Park Event

The upcoming Medico-Lawyers versus Doctors golf event at Beardsley Park gathers medical men from Bridgeport and clubs nationwide. Notables like W Parker Seeley and Joby Thabbard are slated to compete with top amateurs and physicians, promising a premier charity or exhibition at this week’s schedule.

Docsorg Affeic Beardsey Park Dan Carten Carton W. Parker Seeley Amaeur Joby Tel. Fhabbard Brooklawh Frederick J. Adams Daroptera Beardsley Rainn Amon Gang de B. Adams Machennaty

Rogers Stars as North Ends Win

Rogers stars lead North Ends to a victory in a rough game on East Main. The East Main crane and Barnum avenue crowd watched as Rogers connected on key plays, while fouls and turnovers peppered the contest and the visiting team struggled to hold a late rally.

Rogers Stars North Ends

No Match Play At Brooklawn Tournament

The arse round match play in the president's and Vice Presituntiong tournament at Brooklawn Country Club will be completed tomorrow. No matches were staged yesterday though several are on the line today. The second round match play will begin tomorrow and continue until next Wednesday.

Brooklawn Linter

Fairmounts to Play Robins Saturday

The Robins, led by star pitcher Trench, aim for repeat success as they meet Fairmounts in a decisive championship series. Johnson and Smith are expected to anchor the Robins defense while Fairmounts seek scoring from Tal and others in a tight contest.

Paleo Flernoy Robins Trench Fey the Robins

Baum 10 Judge in Title Meet

Captain M A Baim, promoter in amateur athletics in this State, invited as official at the national A A track and field meet to be staged at Newark next month with Baum the featured organizer. He will bring his team to the big city for events, while officials and promoters work to establish the national association and board.

M. A. Baim Secretare Rybien A. Alorance Newark Baum + conie Madison Square Big City Brit Flewiv

Westport Teams Plan Intercity Championship Teague

Westport managers of Wagipant Rim Groves Red woods and Savingwoods of Sore Walk meet to discuss an intercity championship Cup. Teams will nominate representatives, set rules, and elect officials as plans for a winter league advance. The event aims to crown a Bringeport or other city champion and attract public interest.

Westport Aux Toseburly Westporte Bringeport

Doubleheader at Hartsst Pasture Features McCann Améri Team

The schedule lists a rare doubleheader featuring Gene McCann's Améri and O'Connor with his Lawmakers at the Hartsst pasture this afternoon. Albany faces a final stretch at Newfield Park after today as old Jops Pinvis may debut antics in the 19 remaining games. First pitch set for 2 oclock.

Pridseport Fane Ab O'Connor Gene McCann Amérieure Hartsst McCann Chis’srason Pinvis Albany Newfield Park

St Marys to Play Mohawks Sunday Rubber at Fair Field

St Marys scheduled to face Mohawks on Sunday at No. 5 diamond in a rubber match. Both teams have split the first two games, with Dainty and O Cannal set as the Mohawks’ battery.

St.mary’s St. Marys

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