Bridgeport Wins On Albany Errors In Tight Eastern League Tilt
In Chadwick Park the Bridgeport Bridgeports edged Albany 4 to 3 after a ninth inning misplay. Spates and Clary pitched well for Albany and Bridgeport respectively as the decisive tally came when Schinkel scored on a Hughes hit. Eastern League action also saw Worcester beat Pittsfield and New Haven defeat Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutty
Bridgeport
Ming
Clary
Wing
Smith
Ang
Albany
Clars
Senators
Waughes
Emmer
Scorlpe Hughes
Kenna
Richt
Emmmer
Renner
Hedricuez
Jeft
Weeds
Long
Rodriguez
Lavaliie
Lofinx
Mullen
Post
Esmond
Glerrs
Lavallier
Goer
Fadic Loftus
Loftus
Worcester
Pittsfield
New Haven
Waterbury
Springfield
Hartford
Lew Haven
Inufield
American yacht Lea hampered in race at Rothesay
In Rothesay Scotland on August 23 the American Peter Lea’s yacht Lea’s spin maker sheet carried away within ten minutes of the second round start. Lea withdrew, giving Ceila Jf a two to one lead in the Lea Wanhaka cup series. The British craft held the advantage as the British yacht pressed forward in rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothesay
Scotland
Peter
Lea
Sap
Ceila Jf
Stauffer Knocked From Box As Ponies Rally 7-4
In the International League game Hartford defeats Springfield 7 to 4. Demoe and Maloness each doubled, M. Jones hit a three base shot, Herrera and Schmebl added steals, with double plays handling Hartford. Stauffer relieved Johnson to finish, Fortune walked hitters and was charged with runs as Springfield left eight on base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tLes
Maloness
Hauk
Senmehl
Gehrig
Parker
Steuffer
Johnson
Canavan
Springhield Ova Soda
Hartford
Demoe
Sehme Herrere
Ohere
M. Jone
Herrera
Schmebl
Geh
Bernard
Demrau
Ma Jone
Bones
Darmran
Springfield
Fortune
Strick
Stauffer
Hita
Hiaufter
Pires
O' Brien
Kuhn
Tine
Senators
Spring Field
Ab H Pn O Herrera
Newark
Buffalo
Demrau Ib
Benes
Syracuse
Innin
Baltimore
Rochester
Toronto
Tormorrow
Charles Wheeler Leads Devens Water Sports Event
Camp Devens hosts a Citizen's Military Training camp water sports day at Hell Pond. Charles Wheeler Jr of Bridgeport, Conn, qualifies in the 109 yard dash among six men. About 200 students under Captain George Davis train to pass tests including resuscitation for certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divens
Devens
Hell Pond
Cha
Wheeler, Jr
Burnell St
Bridgeport
Conn
George Davis
Fifth Infantry
Mallory Reaches Fourth Round in Invitation Tennis
New York August 2 Mrs Mal ia Bjurstedt Mallory seven time national champion moved into the fourth round of the Invitation tournament at Rockaway Hunt club by defeating Michigan state champ Mrs A F Riese in straight sets. Also Wiss Sigourney of Tas ton defeated Mrs Ream Leachman 4 7 8 4 6 8 in a hard fought match while Miss Leslie Bancroft of Boston fell to G Gersdorffe 0 4. Sigourney's stamina carried her through as Leachman battled in a brisk rally dominated by the Boston player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EW York
Malia Bjurstedt Mallory
Rockaway
Mise Leslie Bancroft
Boston
G. We Gersdorffe
Sigourney
Leachman
Pittsburgh Exhibition Game Canceled Amid Rain
Pittsburgh August 25 The exhibition game between the Pirates and the Red Box was postponed this afternoon due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Box
Ruth Hits Bail Into Toronto Bay in Exhibition
Babe Ruth crushed a long homer into Toronto Bay on his first at bat in an exhibition game between the Yankees and Toronto Leafs. The Leafs won 8 to 2 as Ruth went 1 for 3 with a walk and a strikeout, while Rays and others pace legends pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Babe Ruth
Toronto Bay
Yankees
Toronto Leafs
Bahe
Summers
Leafs
Bridgeport Gals to Race Newark Meet September 16
Bridgeport girls track team will race against the Prudential Insurance team at Newark on September 16 as part of a three meet schedule this season. Coach Anderson will select 15 runners from Seaside Park workouts, with ten events outlined including sprints, jumps, throws and the 440 yard relay. Previous standouts Mae Atherton Florence Evans Anna Casper Kathleen Oliver and J Clark are noted, with training to continue through the Newark meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport 4. C
Prudential Julce Insurance
Newark
Jersey Town
Bridgeport
Lewishon Stadium
New York
Anderson
Yankee Stadium
Lewisdon Stadium
Prudential Bridgeport
Anderson S
Seaside Park
Mae Atherton
Florence Evans
Anna Casper
Kathleen Oliver
J. Clark
Acorns Begin Football Practice For New Season
The Acorns, a top junior football team, start practice this week in preparation for the season. After eight straight wins last year they finished poorly in the league, losing to Al alphabets 7 to 6 and to Peginnocks 9 to 6. They aim to keep their record clean this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acorn
Ciry
Acorns
New Haven Wins Series Opener Over Brasscos
New Haven captured the first game of the series against Waterbury 3 to 2 on August 28. The Brasscos rallied in the ninth with Torphy’s single Donahue’s triple and King’s RBI fly tying the score before Lindstrom doubled and scored on Gallagher’s sacrifice, lifting New Haven to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Brasscos
Waterbury
Torphy
Donahue
King
Aderi Tlee
Lindstrom
Tens
Pally T
Sigved
Gallagher
Watzheury
Rch
Clanton
Oy Moulton
Gonzales
Donahuert
Sehauftel
AB. H
Ellen
Wagner
Cobh
Nowlan
Dher
Anson
Soog
Oul Wen
H. Pe
Martin
Hornaby
Bowranth
Young
Osborn Cf
Walker
Tierney
Aif
Uslrom
Frisch
Waterbury Eosaacododon
Durcan
Isha
New Haven American League
Lindstrom G. AB R
HE FC
Dowd
Cobb
Etten
Siat
W ‘Ithrow
Ruth Tod
Eesay Etten
Collins
Hartis
Tebin Feo
Moulton
Meusel Bag
Welch to Defend City Title Against Local Harriers
A record 427 entries are entered for the American Legion track and field meet at 5 side park on Labor Day, led by Bridgeport A C with about 75 entrants. Roy Welch seeks a third straight city title as Bridgeport prepares eleven sprinters for the 100 yard championship and New Haven Harriers enter 39 athletes, with Elm City second in last year's point scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Roy Welch
Ray W Lan
Eve Leren Sniffen
Alex Alla
New Haven Harriers
Elm City
Cfas
A.C
al Wheway
S. Kroter
J Toth
W. VanSise
3. Wagner
Cautermanch
P. Saffe
K. Kimmiin
Turchick
G. Bramman
K. Fralaer
Bridgeport A
Christianson
Western Open Golf Tourney yields shocks in first round
At Chicago dates, Virginia Wilson of Onwentsia upset defending champion Dave Gant of Memphis in a West ern Open women’s match, winning 2 and 1 as the field narrows. St Louis’ Virginia Pep's 4 and 4 win over Mrs Page advances her, while Florence Halloran of Salt Lake City and Melvin Jones of Olympia Fields Club surge toward the title. Miriam Burris awaits in next round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fress
Ehermeinn
Dave Gant
Memphis
Enn
Virginia Wilson
Onwentsa
Gaur
Virginia Pep
St. Lowa
Walter Page
Chicag
Florence Halloran
Salt City
C Runsel
Milwaukee
Melvin Jones
Olympia Fields Club
Tom Elcock
Bout Callee Off in Queensboro Club Fight
In New York on August 28 the scheduled bout between Duane of the Bronx and Jack a Wolfe of Grevelane at the Queensboro 4 C was cancelled due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Car
Duane
The
Bronx
Jack A' Wolfe
Grevelane
Queensboro 4. C
Recreation team in swimming races at Myrtle Beach aquatic meet
Captain M A Baum will enter eleven members of the Board of Recreation swimming team in the Myrtle Beach aquatic meet Sunday afternoon. Entries include Anna Traum in 100 and 50 yard events, Grace Kemple in 100 and 50 yard, Phorbe O Brien in 100 and 50 yard, Elinor Caby in 190 and 50 yard, Agnes Waters in 100 and 50 yard, Shirley OConnor in 12 years 2a yard, Johnny Andersen in 100 and 46 yard, Henry Brill in 50 yard, Nap Lahrecque in 100 and 59 yard, Lawrentine Baum in 14 and 59 yard novelty, and Charles Baum in 15 and 59 yard novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Baum
Board of Recreation
Myrtla Beach
Anna Traum
Grace Kemple
Phorbe O' Brien
Elinor Caby
Agnes Waters
Shirley O'Connor
Johnny Andersen
Henry Brill
Venus
Nap Lahrecque
Lawrentine Baum
Charles Baum
Killefer Suspended Indefinitely by Heydler
New York August 28 William Killefer manager of the Chicago Nationals was informed of his indefinite suspension by National League president John A Heydler. Umpire Flirmayn reported Killefer used abusive language after Pfirman made an adverse decision against Chicago yesterday. Though suspended, Killefer directed the club from a box near the visiting dugout while Oscar Dagey led the team on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Killifer
Chicago Nationals
John A. Heydler
National League
Flirmayn
Killifer
Pfirman
Chicago
Kil Jifer
Dgiment
Oscar Dagey
Krogness to Represent Olympic Club at Yankee Stadium Meet
George Krogness the former Harvard track star will represent the Olympic club of San Francisco at the Wilco A A track and field meet in Yankee stadium. In September Krogness is entered in the high wing high and broad jumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Krogness
Harvard
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Wilco A. A
Yankee Stadium
Krognessc
Luque Allows 3 Hits as Reds Beat Boston 4 to 1
Luque held Boston to three hits for his 21st win of the season as Cincinnati defeated the Red Sox 4 to 1 in Boston. From the first inning through the ninth, Boston did not reach base safely. Gibson singled, Caveney misplayed a grounder, and Nixon doubled to plate Heston for the lone Boston run in the ninth, while Roush and Caveney fueled Cincinnati’s offense with key hits. The score: 4-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lugue
Cincinnati
Luque
Gibson
Caveney
Felixgd Xrounder
Nixon
Heston Ite
Roush
Burne Rf
Daubert Ib
Bohne
Duncan
Hargrven O
Pinelli
Felix
Southworth
Melanis Ib
Roerkel
Ford
Smith
Oneill
Powell
Oeschger
Gubuon
O'Neill
Eschger
Rowsh
Tennis Tourney for City Title at Brooklawn
Arrangements completed for the annual city tennis tournament at Brooklawn Country club on September 12. Entries open to Bridgeport and nearby players with a $2 entry fee for men singles, doubles, and women's singles. Prizes awarded to winners and runners up. close for entries September 10 at 6 p.m. daylight saving time. Committee includes Barker, Bryan, Foster, Baldwin, Day, Wheeler, Neither cut, Mrs. Norman Gaynor, Wilson, Buckingham, and W.W. S. yacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklawn Country Club
Aitennia
Bridgeport
Pam
Eatineg
George Barker
Gregory S Bryan
George Foster
Carl. A. Baldwin
David S. Day
Joan W. Wheeler, Jr
Richard T. Neithercut
Mra
Norman Gaynor
Joan Wilson
E. T. Buckingham
WW. S. Yacy
Keeley Returns From Greb Camp After Training Stint
Bridgeport heavyweight Ed Keeley arrived back from Harry Greb's camp after two weeks of workouts with the middleweight title challenger. Keeley says Greb is in top condition and will stay on weight, planning light activity until fight night. Keeley predicts Greb will win Friday, citing the Pittsburgher's speed as the edge over Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Keeley
Bridgeport
Harry Greb
Keeley
Greb
Keeley Greb
Grab
Fittsburgher
Wilson
Ethelinda Wins Fair Oaks Trot at Readville
Ethelinda ridden by Ray Pilly captured the Fair Oaks Farm Trotting event for three year olds at Readville Mass. Tommy Murphy trained two winners including Pearl B, with Rose Commodore Wilson in the mix. Roda up won the Lincoln Jackpot trot while Peter Manning II set a track record of 1 59 1. The Ultimate driven by Flemmin won the 2 15 class trot for the Genege F. Leonard purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville Mass
Ethelinda
Ray Pilly
Fair Oakes Farm
Tommy Murphy
Pearl B Bor
Straig
Rose Commodore Wilson
Roda
Peter Manning Ti Io
Bel Renise
Ultimate
Flemmin
Genege F. Leonard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Briggs
Gerald
Mary
Daya
Joe Smiths
Aug
Bridgeport Noséa
Chadwick Park
Rodgers
Fred Spates
Shortstop Woods
Bul Park
Alany and
Washington
Westerday
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Fodear
Roetor
aValue
Moen
Boniz
Buez
BANY
Altenburg
Esmona
Rs Shanley
Rf Schinkel
Hughen
Kennacob & Spares
Fridgeport
Albany Gag
Mulen
Emme Bacr
Syes
Alwany
Bridgepor
Colla
Bresin
Stafford
Ems
Cleveland
Detroit
St Louis
Hennigan
St. Lot
Brook Mn
Rere
Cage
Wesee
Box
Ponies
International League
American Association
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Pau
Minniapels
Columbus
Kansas
Ranges City
Auibwa
Charles Wheeler
Devens Water Sports
TY Cobb
Hans Wagner
Grimes
Ruth
Raymond Cobb
Tyrud Kaymona Reeds
Tyrus Raymond
Tyyus Raymond
Calloping Hans
B. A.C
WELCH
Alison
F. McTighe
E. Nicholson
Ryder
L. Sniffen
R. Whelan
Donbullian
A. DiMenna
R. Shywoos
R. Welch
L. Quigley
Bridgeport A. C
Bridgep A. C
New Haven Rlers
Stamford
G. Lines
Lobs
G. Wall
J. McMahon
F.J. Benz
F. Spech
L. Jacoby
McMahon
A. Laflamme
F. Devil
Benze
T. Meaney
F. Heery
T. Mea
H. Fitzsimmone
Heery
W. Benson
Wurtz
Reisy
Champ
Killefer
Heydler
REDS
Readvilly
Proches
Havana
Weis
Rail Payuk Brothers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!