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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
6
New Haven report details a double header that collapsed after Bridgeport players left Weiss Park due to unexplained actions. The second game was forfeited to New Haven by umpire Bransfield, provoking fan protests and harsh talk toward Bridgeport officials.
Boosters take the doubleheader from Ponies in a day of strong pitching and timely hitting. In the opener Albany’s waterer I. Warerh earned both wins, defeating the Ponies 2 to 0. The second game ended 6 to 2 as Cox and Pucler provided run support and the infield backed Wateranry.
Fragmented OCR style text hints at a humorous or satirical piece about a telephone 300th, conversations, and a guessing contest. It mentions an office, talk of loneliness, and a humorous line about a quarter, with scattered references to face time and conversations.
Briggs reports interior damage to a Vue display showing scratches pencil marks amateur art and telephone numbers scattered across surfaces, lowering visibility and affecting presentation.
Eddiestead Gorham boxing promoter expands staff with Manetsh and Tomney tax two New York firms. He touts his firm as a rising light in the fighting game and signals Cox Mead, Lyurh, and McCoarry among his top names.
The Alpine A A plans to form a spring track squad and a swimming team after plans were set by president Minx A. Maun. Whitt Pings led his boys in a chant, with Ted, Rick, and Gideon named for events including broad jump and shot put.
The article details a contested forfeiture of a second game at Newhaven after a schedule clash. George Weiss announced a twin bill. McCann refused to play the second game. O'Neil and Lane clash with McCann over authority and timing. efforts to reschedule and communicate with the Mastern failed leading to a postponed second game and potential legal action by O'Neil.
New York August 17 The Giants win after Kelly belts a home run with the bases loaded in the first inning The article notes Peneraf and other players contributing early and mentions plans for a return game with Hartford and discussions of a potential cross-city matchup with the Trass City Coppers The piece also references managerial actions by Jacl Halpin and upcoming series with the Wirenen team and the Vince Sumer squad.
An OCR fragment notes a sports event with players like Coumbe and Shen Lin. Mentions a coach from Oklahoma and a university stay athlete. Includes innings and pitching details with Marguiud, Timpires, Grennan, Morvan. No clear date or location fully readable.
The New Britain post office tract team aims to win the point trophy at Pleasure Beach on Sunday with a large turnout of runners and relays. Events include shot put, 44 yard dash, running broad jump, half mile, one mile relay, and the king match for letter carriers. Brink and Rinchan lead New Britain, while Larry Bingo competes for Bridgeport in the 100 yard dash and 440 yard run. Prizes include a silver cup donated by William Stenson and a second-place cup from Warren Connell or Arcade bowling alleys. Over 1,000 mail carriers are expected. a banquet caps the day at Pleasure Beach dining hall after a morning baseball game between Bridgeport and Waterbury post office squads. The afternoon features Hartford and New Britain nines on the diamond. Officials to be chosen later.
Washington Senators lose 7 to 2 at St. Louis as the Browns capitalize with an eighth inning burst. Garber and Manus lead with two base hits while Shanks and Shockey provide key plays. Mogridge takes the loss as Schacht works through the lineup. umpires Connolly and Nalin. Time not provided.
P D Employes announce an athletic meet at Pleasure Team field this Sunday. Events include 60 yard dash, shot put, 440 yard run, broad jump, mile relay. Open to all state athletes except the one mile wall barrier. Entries due at Bridgeport office before Saturday. A silver cup awarded to top scoring team. points five for first, three for second, one for third. Bridgeport High won last year at Wendell village.
Boaton Aug 17 The Cubs edged the Red Sox in ten innings as a late rally left the teams tied in the standings. The game featured a tense extra frame and strong pitching from both sides before a decision was reached in the 10th.
G Velani led the visitors with strong hitting as Cleveland and Philadelphia pitchers struggled. Coteleskie started for the champions and Caldwell relieved, while Johnny Walker of the Athletics was struck by a batted ball in the first inning and taken to Taleside hospital with a concussion.
Hartford outfielder Ainkay Waites will join Gettysburg College as a coach helper for the football program, assisting in coaching duties alongside Volese eleven in the fall. The move marks Waites as a former star player continuing influence on the gridiron.
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