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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1923
Page
6
Disorder erupted as Sam Post’s wild throw in the ninth inning cost Bridgeport the game. Ed Stauffer struggled on the mound while Hartford built an early lead and sealed a 4-3 decision amid muffed plays, errors, and late Bridgesport rallies.
Eastern League results show New Haven 7 Pilisheld 4 with Reid 1 and Gar atuany leading for Albany. Hertford 3 Britgepens 2 in 18 innings first game, Martford 5 Bridgesen 4 second game in 7 innings. Standings list New Haven Hartford Waterbury. Schedule notes Washington at New York and Chicago, with New York 2 Brooklyn left without result.
In the first game of the season the teams faced a close contest as the Jets and their opponents battled for control. Key players from both sides delivered strong performances, with late swings deciding the outcome in a spirited, error-prone clash.
Chicago slams Brooklyn for 15 runs in a high scoring tilt. Threats include Friberg Grimith Johnston and multiple Dodger pitchers yielding home runs while Chicago pitchers and fielders handle the Dodgers offense.
George Uhlens led Cleveland to an 11 to 3 victory over Philadelphia. He drove in two runs with a double and scored four times, while the Indians’ defense and pitching limited the Athletics to eight hits. Stolen bases and sacrifices are listed, with Hasty taking the loss for Philadelphia and Moriarty using two pitchers for Cleveland.
Johnny Shugrue, a noted lacrosse player, is set to fight Travers in a high profile arena clash. The event features teams and officials from KYTRACLSE N.Y. with Oxford Cambridge and Harvard Yale connections, amid preparations and entries for a national lacrosse cup.
The Reds defeated the Giants in a lively National League chase as New York lost momentum after dropping four of five to Cincinnati at the Polo Grounds. Cincinnati slipped from second while Pittsburgh and Cleveland faltered, and Detroit and Washington battled in the American League, widening New York’s lead in the league race.
Mrs Ganung and N H Whipple won the net event at Brooklawn last Friday. The results showed scores of AL and 3D 4 A. Gauld- Myr ad Mrs F dt Davis and country club members observed the competition in a lively rural setting.
Stafford limits the Giants to one hit as Schwabs win 9 to 3. John Pike adds a double and a triple, while Chick Wark drives in a key run. Bridgeforth, Fleming and Setad- share in the win with Stafford and Pike contributing on offense.
In Waterbury on Aug 19 the Brasscos staged an uphill fight but trailed Light Tun led Worers club and lost by one run 8 to 7. Pitcher Teeary debuted for Springfield in a Waterbury uniform, but allowed runs in the third inning as Worcester and Waterbury combined for a tight finish.
The White Sox defeated Gas Light 718 to 2 in a five inning game at Seaside Park. The game was called after five frames by mutual consent. Pitchers Fader and Briar starred for the Sox with strong support from White Sox hitters including Yedney Mikita and others.
Bridgeport crowd of nearly 4,000 expected for a Park City boxing program led by Jack Delaney defending his unbeaten local record against Andy Kid Palmer in a 12 round main bout. Semi finals feature Young Mulligan versus Spike Marin and Mason versus Shrugge, Latzo versus Cavanaugh, with doors at 8 and events starting 8:15.
Dover England August 1 Associated Press several other attempts against the English Channel will be made by swimmers tomorrow. Charles Toth from New England and Fred Record and Frank Perks from England plan to start from Dover. Micha from France and Terault from Canada intend to begin about the same time to cross the channel.
New Haven defeats Pittsfield 7 to 4 after a four run seventh inning. Osborn homered with Fisher aboard to seal the win. Gagnon Gardella Rosenthal Stapleton among a trio of two base hits. Pitchers Snover Baumgartner. Time 1 58.
Lock Woods moved to first place in the City League with a 9 to 4 win over Rosebuds at Seaside yesterday. Pitcher Wiudgeon tossed airtight ball, securing a home run and 4 trips to the plate. Guman, Petrino and Jandy contributed for the Woods as the noise from a small crowd reflected the late-season momentum.
There will be no game at Newrk this afternoon. New Haven will play Worcester in a double header at Lagle Street pasture tomorrow. The Profs seek their 16th straight win this season against the Incals who have yet to defeat Taem. The Americans travel to Kim City on Wednesday.
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