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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
6
In a dramatic Newfield Park opener Moosers overcome a four run lead by Red McCorry's Albany Empires. The game features late rallying hits by Musser and Sherwood with strong pitching from Shanty. Final score 7 4 as Moosers seize victory in nine innings.
A jumble of boxing and sports notes from Ted Lewis to Pat McDonald, with Olympic updates and club politics. Mentions Antwerp athletes scoring points, Americans leading, and Philadelphian owners in betting moves. Detrose seventh in pace, and funny takes on Fat Joe and Razeberrics pepper the gossip.
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 as four double plays aided the Pirates. Grimes forced a pair of runs in the first inning with two bases full. Kildine suffered a facial blow, McCabe took over on the mound after the incident.
Hartford roared to a 7 run surge in the seventh inning securing a decisive victory as the rally carried the team to win. The report notes manager Tipker releasing Ganiga McQuillan to take a job with Rack Inland club, while Varnon Spencer disrupts Giants with sharp hits and defense but fails to push home runs.
Racing at the River Driving Park featured Lon McDonald steering King Watts to the afternoon’s top event and a rich stake win after eight straight heat victories. Jonn Braden won the 2:15 pace heat, while Walter Cox drove for Thomas W. Murphy to a win in the 2:08 class. Billy Sunday captured the 27 1/4 pace with two comeback heats, as Thomas W. Murphy arrived late from Cleveland.
Aug 24 Dempsey agrees with Tex Rickard to meet Georges Carpentier the French Champion. Jack Kearns says terms were not disclosed but an agreement exists with Rickard and Carpentier negotiations are under way. A Madison Square Garden bout is targeted after Carpentier's return to the United States in September.
An automobile racer named Thomas from Elgin turned over three times in a practice session on a hairpin turn. He was rushed to a local hospital with injuries described as not serious, though the car was badly smashed.
Georges Carpentier, Europe's heavyweight champion, will sail from France on September 4 aboard the Lorraine of the French line. Francois Descampo, his manager, announced the plan ahead of a scheduled 10 round decision bout with Battling Lavinsky in Brooklyn on October 12.
Oakland outfielder Miller, noted for hard hitting, is reported by manager Howard to join the Pacific Coast League lineup. The announcement, detailing Miller’s potential with the Oakland club, comes as the season approaches.
Boston built a strong offensive showing led by Clark and Buckner as Cleveland struggled to respond. The Red Sox exploded for multiple runs, securing a 7 to 2 victory and a 4 games to 1 series lead in a brisk late season tilt.
Cincinnati August 24 The Reds beat Philadelphia 7 to 2 behind Napier a Texas league recruit who pitched a full nine innings he mastered the Phillies functioned well on defense and tempered any threats with steady fielding scoring came early and often in the game with rugged defense and timely hitting from the Reds all players contributed but Napier stood out with control and pace by the champions
Waterbury defeated New Haven twice in a day, rallying from a first game deficit to win the second. Key plays by Waterbury fielders helped overturn a New Haven lead as Williams pitched effectively in the late innings.
Rumors swirl after Bogash stubbornly defeats Britten yet draws with Stout. Fans call for a decisive bout between Bogash and Lewis to settle the title. A Bridgeport promoters group weighs a staged Kilbane exhibition and no-decision policy for future cards.
Bridgeport officials debate if a no decision bout safeguards the public while discussing ring safety and the impact of padded rings on fighter risk. They note delays may occur as authorities consider event structure and press ticket limits, hinting at commissions’ control over access and rules.
Bie Ea Welsh, manager of the Bridseparc baseball club, comments on Britton and Bogaah. He denies rumors about Britton's motivation and praises Bogaah's performance. Fans reportedly plan to fund an expert optician for Umpire McLoughlin’s sight.
Philadelphia Aug 24 At a meeting of the American league today it was unanimously agreed the New York Yankees must purchase their own grounds. At present they lease Polo Grounds but the National League club requested cancellation of their arrangement, prompting a change.
Philadelphia game recaps show Sisler’s long hitting streak ended as the Browns won two games. The first game ended 3 to 1 with Bayne and DeLancey contributing late hits while Rom turned in solid defense. In the second game Sisler was held hitless by Boney as Perry and others produced modest offense.
Yesterday in the Eastern League Bridgeport beat Albany 7 to 4 and Worcester defeated Springfield 12 to 9. Today Bridgeport visits Albany and New Haven plays Worcester with Hartford at Pittsfield and Waterbury at Springfield.
Worcester August 24 Boosters trailed early then surged past the Barristers 12-8 in a baseball matchup. Springfield pitchers split duties with four from Boosters taking the mound, featuring young arms Peterson and Gowld. Murray and Johnston supplied strong batting support amid the rally.
Fragmentary scores show American Association games with Minneapolis, Kansas City, Columbus, St. Paul, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Toledo, and other teams. Incomplete lines hint at first and second games and several goal or run counts, but most details are garbled.
The card lists three scheduled games: Froston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Plisbersh, New York at St Louis. Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Birmingham 2, Chattanooga 2, Mobile 2, Memphis 13, New Orleans 4, Little Rock 0.
Fragmented OCR lists players and teams from the International League venues Akron Rochester Buffalo Toronto with scattered scores and names such as Carlson Freitas Pisherty Barnes McLory Waller Hogan McGowan Stracage Manovan Casey Snyder Manning O'Brien Corcoran and Konni Kratt Bowing Garner Crystal. The passage appears as garbled notes of matchups and umpire references without coherent game results.
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