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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1925

Page

9

Recreation League Batters Lead as Caffrey Tops Bridgeport Twirler

Youthful right hander Horan and others shine as Barry Greb, Rud Gorman, and Luis Vincentini claim wins in Detroit Boston and New York bouts. Bob Caffrey leads Bridgeport pitchers with a 10–4 season record after adjustments to Eastern League tallies. Met contest notes show Metevier and Roberts among top moundsmen with over five wins.

Pee i Oreneeilla Recreation League Bob Caffrey Bridgeport New York API Luis Vincentini Chile Joe Dundee Baltimore Vincentini Dundee Tion Springfield Hearne Horan Springfeld Yeatorday Sason Agany Metevier Robe Erts

Hearts and Lenox to clash in first Recreation Loop game

Sacred Hearts and Lenox meet in the first Recreation Loop contest of the week at Seaside Park tonight. Two other games are on the schedule this week as the circuit standings show Lenox, Sacred Hearts, and Blessed Sacraments contending with a mix of results reflected in the current records.

Hearts and Lenox Lnox Sacred Hearts Lash Seaside Park Lilla Columbus

Complete play in Belle Haven event at Greenwich

The Belle Haven tennis tournament concludes with mixed doubles finals won by Margaret Booraem and Kathene Engsbury in two sets. Eleanor and Winifred Croft defeated Katherine Kungabury and Margaret Treacream in women's doubles, while Thompson J defeated Join Gera ham in a men's singles final. Joe Tederhil and Bo Tharp also competed in the men’s doubles.

Greenwich Belle Haven Basin Margaret Booraem Kathene Engsbury Eleanor Winifred Croft Mires Katherine Kungabury Margaret Treacream Trnals Thompson J Geraham Penres S-Rob Joe Tederhil Trooant H Bo Tharp Ron Peat Paul Bonner Ang Mr Fsson

Aveliv Champion Named New Track and Field Javelin Champion

The young standout from St Stanielia College is hailed as the new javelin champion at seventeen years old. He has only been training with the spear for four months, marking a rapid rise in the sport and earning early acclaim.

H. Fontra St Stanielia College

Jack Delaney III Cancels Burke Boat

AP report from Petrove on August 17 describes Pharr Gebwis arranging a meeting for Tommy Hons tonight when Jack Delaney III, previously injured, is ordered by physicians to return home. Delaney will undergo an operation upon arrival in Ridgeport.

Petrove Pharr Gebwis Tomy Hons Jack Definer Ridgeport Delaney Fis Riadgeport

Taylor Hurt as Panthers Down Lawmakers in Nine

Worcester defeated Albany 9 to 2 in a wild game. Eddie Taylor was struck in the head by a pitch, suffering a skull fracture and leaving for a local hospital in serious condition. Johnny Werts pitched for Worcester, with several players contributing on offense as Albany faltered.

Aulpany Worcester Albans Wimes Eddie Taylor Albany Inne Johnny Werts Taylor Wilson Stengel Wich Ab Wihhty Sperber Rf Rodriguez Anderson Foithe Werte Woeeh P Genin R Batler Velanter Albany Ono Munn Solomon Werts Wooeh Snover Vines Weeen Jin Vines Tain Hy Werts Taxtor Patcher Karty and Kuhn

Penn State Football Starts Sept 1 Drill Year Ahead Schedule

Penn State College football opens preparations on September 1 with a squad of about forty players reporting to New Beaver Field. Neil Jerimi, graduate manager, announced the plan as the Lions set a rigorous start to pre season practice, with games arranged versus Georgia Tech Syracuse Notre Dame and West Virginia among others. Attendance expected to draw Central Pennsylvania football fans to see the team in early autumn.

Ftath College Acr Penn State Cox Hugo Besdek New Beaver Neil Jerimi Gustehow Lions Penn State Notary Boat Georgia ‘Tech New York Michigan Notre Dame Iatostate College Syracuse West Virginia Megantown University of Pitsburgh Pittsburgh Penn Slacians Patt

Seeded star and four foreigners lose at Newport

In the opening day of the ninth annual invitation tennis tournament at Newport, seeded star Willard Crocker of Canada fell to Jose Alonso of Spain 6-7, bed. Four foreign competitors were eliminated, including two Oxford-Cambridge players and Mexico’s Claude Butlin, by S. Howard Wishell of Kew Gardens. William Grothier, 2008 national champion, won his opener, losing only one game to a Newport rival, while defending champion William M Johnston beat Louis B. Dailey Jr. in straight sets.

Newport RR. L Newport Casing Willad Crocker Jose Alonso Osford-Cambridge Claude Butlin S. Howard Wishell Kew Gardens William J Grothier Philadelphia William M Johnston San Francisco Cal Lous B. Dailey, Jr East Orange N. J

Blankenhip Seals Seventh Straight Win For White Sox

Ted Blankenhip earned his seventh consecutive victory as Chicago beat Detroit 3 to 2 in the final game of the series. Detroit managed only six hits, but a walk and a Davis error created a two-run lead before Chicago surged back. Blankenhip tied the game in the seventh with a long fly that allowed Kamm to score, and Davis scored the winning run in the eighth on Falk’s sacrifice fly to give Chicago two of three in the set.

Chicago Ted Blankenship Detroit Blankenship Davis Sox Kamm Falks Etroit. Ab Burke Manush Wingo Heilmann Jones Tavener Bassler Holloway Todd Rigney Sth Uth Colling Sheely Falk Hooper Schulk Mostil Balla Evans Ormsby and Gwend

Berlenbach to defend heavyweight title vs Delaney

New York reports Pau Berlenbach plans to defend his heavyweight title against Jack Delaney on September 11 at Yorker Stadium. An injury delaying the August 28 bout won’t delay a return to action, though Delaney’s readiness is in doubt after a throat illness forced him to cancel a Detroit bout.

New York Pau Herlenbach Jack Delaney Yorker Stadium Berlenbach Ager Din Tickey Delaney Detroit

European fighters sail to U S under Dewamps banner

Three European prizefighters travel to the United States under manager Francis Dewamps. The group includes Paolino Avouran the Spanish heavyweight Bert Molina the French middleweight and Paul Fritech the French light weight. The Philadelphia pugilist Babe Ruth fights under the cognomen of Sig Schettini.

Vtro Prigefighters United States Francis Dewamps Paolino Avouran Bert Molina Paul Fritech Sig Schettini Philadelphia Babe Ruth

Helen Wills Faces Hard Fight to Defend Forest Hills Title

In Forest Hills August 17 AP report, Helen Wills opened the national women's tennis championship with a win over Mrs Helen Pollak Falk 6-9 6-3 as seed favorites, including Miss Ryan and British stars, began strong while upsets by Miss Helen Jacobs over Mrs Harry Hickle and Miss Edith Sigourney over Miss Marthe Bayard marked a lively start to the tourney.

Helen Wills Forest Hills California Helen Pollak Falk New York Ttle Miss Ryan Strong Elizabeth Ryan Miss Wills Caroma Winn Mountain Lakes N. J Miss Ryan England Molla Mallory Marion Jessup Mary K Browne Eleanor Goss Lambert Chambers Molly Thayer Philadelphia E. H Harvey B F Steny McKane Kathleen McKane Miss Wins Joan Fry Evelyn Colyer Helen Jacobs Berkeley Calif Harry Hickle Toronto Jacobs Mrs. Bickle Marthe Bayard Shorting Edith Sigourney Beaton

Gertrude Ederle Prepares to Start Channel Swim

Gertrude Ederle readies for the English Channel attempt with start set for 7:25 am tomorrow. Trainers detail plans to manage pace and currents while Ederle expresses calm focus and enthusiasm for the swim.

Gertrude Ederle Channel Swim Vape Gris-Nez France Misa Ederle Calaisn Fderle

Tigue and Marullo to Fight Friday Night at Coney Island

Mike McTigue the former light heavyweight champion returns after losing his title to appear in a twelve round main bout at Coney Island Stadium against Tony Marullo of New Orleans. The undercard features Jimmy Slate versus Maxey Rosenbleam in a six round bout and Jack DeMayo versus Rod Tawgon. The Virginia North Carolina Thanksgiving football game will be played this year at Chapel Hill.

New York Mike Mc Tigue Leing Coney Island Stadium Tony Marullo New Orleans Jimmy Slate Tery Anil Maxey Rosenbleam Jimmy Dave Shade Monns Jack DeMayo Rod Tawgon Tiger Flowers Roth Virginia North Carolina South Chapel Hill

Amateur golf stars ready for titular tourney

One hundred and thirty four entries were announced by the United States Golf Association for the national amateur championship to be played at Oakmont Country Club in August. Defending champion Robert T Jones Jr of Atlanta leads a strong field including Fred Lamprecht Jack Mackie Jr and past champions such as Francis Quimet and Jess Sweetser.

Oakmont Country Club Oakmont United States Golf Association Canada England United States Robert T. Jones Jr Atlanta Gordon Burnham W. J Stanley Thompson Toronto Lauren Upson Sacramento Cal EL Mott Whitebread St. Louis Walter J. Favargue Aberdeen Wash Jones Fred Lamprecht Cleveland Jack Mackie Jr New York Jesse Guilford Boston Chick Prang Chicago Max Marston Philadelphia Bob Gardner Jess Sweetser Davidson Herron Pittsburgh William C. Fownes Jr Oakmont Course Herron Pacific Coast Ardmore George von Elm Rancho Club Los Angeles von Elm Jest Sweet+ ser Robert A. Gardner Max R. Marston William Downes Jr W. R Tuckerman Washington Robert T. Jones Ir Keete Carter Okla Francis Curmet Donald Carri Tesse FP Guilford James S Manson Rudolph E Knepper J. Dunphy Charles Evans Densmore Shute Huntington

New Haven Boxing Card Highlights Thursday Night Show

New Haven hosts a big card at Nutmeg Stadium with Tony Travera defending the lightweight title against Jimmy Hutchison of New York. Supporting bouts include Joe Sousa versus Larry Roach, Joe Currie versus Patsy Nelson, Phil Mercurio vs Murrey Gatlitz, Sammy Cooper as Packey Tieney against Charley Stecher, and a 38 round feel with action promised throughout.

New Haven Tony Travera Jimmy Hutchison New York Paciilco Joe Sousa California Babe Herman Kid Kaplan Larry Roach Newark Roach Sousa Roach Herman's Babe Connecticut Kaplan Nutmegs Joe Currie Patsy Nelson Nelson Skeeter State Joe Phil Mercurio New Rochelle Murrey Gatlitz Sammy Cooper Packey Tieney Charley Stecher Stamford Cooper

Livolis Nine Tops Stamford League Title Bid

LiVolsis of Stamford edged the Saints 4 to 2 in semi pro action as Babe Moyer pitched 13 outs and Johnny Barron fueled a seven hit offensive, with base running spark for the leaders. The win featured six stolen bases and clutch early offense to seize control of the league race.

Stamford LiVolsis AY Crv St Iry Saints Babe Moyer Johnny Barron

Ex Harvard star to coach at Williams College

In Williamstown Massachusetts ex Harvard star Mase Kernard is slated to join the Williams College coaching staff this fall. Doug Lawson is expected to succeed Percy Wendell as head coach while Kernard focuses on fielding candidates and evaluating players for the squad.

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