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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1923

Page

6

Albany Defeats Bridgeport 10-1 in Eastern League clash

Albany toppled Bridgeport 10 to 1 as Altenburg shone in left field and Esmond led the offense with a two base hit start to a multi run output. Kenna, Esmond, and Altenburg each logged three hits for the visitors while Wilson held strong against former teammates.

Abrams Wilson Goermer Wilson Bridgeport Andy E Aly Lawmakers Altenburg Jem Altenburg Feld Albany Shanley Extond Orme Rodriguez Woods Smith Siider LaVallie Loftus Emmer Kenna Esmond Shanney Mullen Swanles Hughes Albeny Gane Knmer Eemond Toma LaVallis Mellen Rodrigues Alba Ant Eamond Schinkel Emer

Greens Farms at Sing Sing Sunday sport

Greens Farms at Sing Sing Sunday prepare to meet Mutual Welfare League as a large delegation travels with the team for an early morning departure. Players include Verh Wer's Mile Koskoska Targon plus Wesports lineup with Brennan Sacco Pritchard Shipny Geli McMollen John Lindwall Cara gene hurt ankle Hartigan Sherwood as substitutes.

Wesports Brookyn A.C Westports Jos Brennan Sacco Pritchard Shipny Mutciger SE Geli McMollen LE John Brennan Lindwall RF Caragene Hartigan Sherwood

Gehrig Homers Twice as Senators Fall 8 6 in Murky Show

In Springfield on August 29, 1930, Springfield defeated Wartford 8 to 5 in a high scoring affair featuring five home runs. Lou Gehrig belted two homers, one with a man aboard, and Parker Jouff drove in the first three runs with a left field blast.

Springfield Wartford Gehrig Parker Jouff

Prudential Girls of Newark to Compete in Legion Games

The Prudential Life Insurance team of Newark plans to enter five girls in the American Legion meet at Seaside Park on Labor Day. The relay squad replaces the disbanded Val Sour club of New York, and four other Prudential entrants will contest individual events. The program lists broad jump and shot put with numerous competitors from multiple clubs, including Bridgeport A.C., New Britain A.A., Stamford Av., and New Haven Harriers.

Prudential Girls OF Newark Seaside Park Labor Day Prudential Life Insurance Team American Legion Valsour Club New York Whith al Wheway Committe Gollett Josephs H. Newcombe K. Nicholson Ryder Sniffer J. Uryan W. Vin Sige ED Donbullian A. McCabe A. Hanna J. McGuire H. Dober E. Sullivan K. Sherwood H. Bernstein R. Welch Ter G. Bramman G. Lee Bridgeport A.C. B. Bforting H. Gustavson L. BcAlaon New Britain A. A A. Witzaimmons New Haven Gusta A. J Hera B. Korehes Cyon H. Bunsen Haven Daley

College Stars to Play Legion Team on Sunday

Fairfield Aug 24 Special to the Telegram A team of former college players meets the George A. Smith Legion on Sherman Sunday afternoon. Lip crown McGarry to pitch for the Legion with Tealy Walsh and others in their usual infield and outfield positions. Notables include Ainsley Melirath Hoytroay and Georgeton among Erie teens. lineup features Met Ath Grosasby Ilely Cross Johns Blokee Carnell Cornell Woods Kelty Welfman and Walter in the outfield.

Fairfield Coltege George A. Smith A Americia Sherman Prsistenia Infinkl Beachfield Beach McGarry Legion Nine Texan Erieh Bo Ainsley Georgeton A. Melirath Hoytroay Boston Will Phiy AU Stara Georgetown Tf Metrath Grosasby Ilely Cross Met Johns F. Blokee Carnell Cornell Marki EK. Woods Shun Kelty Ft Welfman Wresna Hkailyy Cretela Ghenry Tealy Jie Bat Walters Poisserh Baling Letery Mary Matuser John M Donaldvon Haw Labor Day

Pirates Fall As Cooper Struggles In Playoff Loss

Pittsburgh Aug 29 Wilbur Cooper yielded eight hits and five runs in two innings as Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 6 to 2 in a postponed playoff game. Meadows reliefed Cooper, shutting out the Cubs until the eighth. Bagby sparked the Cubs late, while Manager Killifer faced suspension clarified by President John A Heyer.

Pittsburgh Chicago Wilbur Cooper Pirates Meadows Cooper Cubs Bagby Killifer Jonn A. Heyaler

Factories Plan Industrial Bowling and Court Teams

The Board of Recreation aims to form an Industrial Bowling and Basketbal league with teams from Hemington Arms American Tube Colunh Graphophent Harvey Stubbell Le comille Holmes Edwards Bullarty and Burns Bassiekis. Tadque Leckie leads a committee to recruit teams for a cross sex league. American Tube won last year’s City League, inspiring the new industrial circuit. The bowling league already exists in winter under Bowrd Hincreation.

Board of Recreation Trott Leckie Asuea Hemington Arms American Tube Colunh Graphophent Harvey Stubbell Lecomille Holmes & Edwards Bullarty Burns & Bassiekis Jewall Brideport

Philadelphia Americans Beat Worcester Club in Exhibition

In Worcester Aug 23 the Philadelphia Americans defeated the Worcester club of the Eastern League in an exhibition game. Scoring bursts were credited to Bagacell and Lefler of the locals, with the visitors tallying 4 runs to 1.

Worcester Vhiladelphia Americans Worcester Vluh Bagacell Lefler Tocals Philadelphia Americans Braye Boninee Aahedy

Tennis Tourney Semifinals Move Toward Finals

The Board of Recreation tennis tournament remains in the semifinals with three matches to decide the finalists. Knox and Atkinson reach the semifinals while Pr faces Skennelly in the other half, and the victor meets Hayward for the final berth. Superintendent Gahan aims to finish the matches before Saturday.

Board of Recreation Knox Atkinson Skennelly Hayward Gahan Ragighes

Cycle races at Seaside Park meet recalled

Races at Seaside Park on September 6 are being redo nears after a tie between Williams of Winsted and St Rosenthal of Bridgeport for the lead at the recent event. The next meet will pit the two riders again with other entrants invited. The two mile hind jean, 10 mile handicap and one mile boys race are the feature events with entry blanks available from local organizers.

Paris Ff Wiliams Winsted St Rosenthal Bridgeport Threve Seaside Park

Medalist Out In Western Open Golf Play

Chicago reports the Western Open golf event after round two, with top women golfers from Ohio Michigan Illinois Missouri and Texas plus Chicago members. notable eliminations include Mrs Melvin Jones of Whittenton Reinharat and records mark the day as Midna Chicago posts a 39-4 80 in the Consolation event while Dusenberg of A. defeats others.

Chicago Galieys Ohla Michgan Cian Missouri Tesas Membker Kamoor Melvin Jones Whitosenthal Nica Mya

Malone Signs 10 Meet Lou Bogash

Malone signs to meet Lou Bogash at the Suffolk A. A. in the Boston Arena on Sept. 7. The first bout between them drew a sensational scene with the audience on its feet for the last four rounds, silencing rumors he was afraid of a rematch.

Boston Dock Malone St. Paul's Ing Sland Louisa Boguah Suffolk A. A Boston Arena Bogash Malone Tallan

Kaplan Traver s Bout Cancelled By Kaplan Manager

In N Waven on August 24 boxing fans learned that a Kaplan Travers match is off. Dennis McMahon, Kaplan s manager, refused to sign a return bout after Nutmeg promoter Paulillo offered a 2400 guarantee and 0 percent share. McMahon said no further talks would proceed and Kaplan would not fight Travers.

N Waven Kaplan-Travers Travers Johnny Shugrue Tony Paultito Nutmeg Club Dennis McMahon Kaplan Meriden Micke McMahon Paulilia Papillo Clauss Paclfie

Joe Smith Seeks Guarantee And Percentage In Delaney Bout

Longstanding boxing negotiation tensions surface as Lou Delaney signs to fight Jack Delaney on September 24, with Joe Smith demanding a $3500 guaranteed purse plus 20 percent of the gate. Bogash and Musante clash over terms and options, while Delaney and Bogash schedule next bouts in New York and Boston and the promoter pressures a final agreement.

Lou Boguak Jack Delaney Delaney Wamble Joe Smith Bogash Bridgeport A Anteed Fritz Musante A. and Smith

Final Racing Event at Saratoga Today

Saratoga Springs N Y August 2 The Hopeful stake for two year olds over six furlongs with a 50000 value is the richest of the season. Fifteen starters are listed for the Nag. G A Cochranes stable Sunflag Spic Andspan Sunsnero head a strong group. Weights range 115 to 126 pounds with St James and Big Blaze from Widener and Glen Riddle farms. Salubria sends Fluvanna II ly and Rancocas sends Sherman Bracadale. The Saratoga cup for three year olds and up at a mile and six furlongs has two starters Admiral Graysons My Own and Prince James. Friday is an off day for Eastorm racing as the action shifts to Belmont Saturday.

Saratoga Springs N.Y Saratoga G. A. Cochrane G. D. Widener Glen Riddle Farm Big Blaze Salubria Fluvanna Xily Rancocas Sherman and Bracadale Admiral Grayson My Own C. H. Theriot Prince James Eastorm Racing Belmont

Brasscos Split Doubleheader With New Haven

Waterbury and New Haven tied game one after Waterbury’s early rally, while New Haven won the second contest 6 to 1. Long, Withrow, Donahue, Fisher, Osborn and Dowd contributed key hits as Waterbury held New Haven to six hits in the nightcap.

New Haven Aus Watersel RY Clanton Gonzales Donahue Ikane If Aviidadayr WEW Haven Ho Pon Martin If Gallagher Oo Fleher Rf Ad Bowman Osborn Cf Dowd Neher Withrow Davenport Ono Ao Titman Haumgartner Tilman Waterbury Fisher Osborn Long Sacrifice Anderson Gonzaiss Halle Tillman Baungartner Bauntgartner aAsnerson Martin Conroy and Brown Tone Waterbury Ab Ternhy Donnhuy King Lee Tomlinoun Moartin Fleher Pownvin Deuhie Popphy Anton Gillagher Bowquan Halls Mf Tomlinson Om Davenport Tomlinson Mall Vasing Hall Um Nires Brown Conroy

Enter Title Play Boston National Amateur Entries

ENTER TITLE PLAY BOSTON. August 29 Francis Oulmet and Jesse Guilford former champions have forwarded their entries for the National Amateur Golf championship at Flasmoor. Although Guilford failed to qualify for the national championship he has been showing excellent form at local courses recently. One feat was a 70 at Weston Golf Club circuit course setting a course record and another was a 300 yard drive at Norwich, Conn.

Boston Francis Oulmet Jesse Guilford Flasmoor Guilford Toliman Weston Golf Club Norwich Conn

Odds Shorten On Wilson Greb Bout In New York

Harry Greb moves to shorter odds as favorite for the bout with champion Johnny Wilson at the Polo Grounds. Wilson fans have backed him at 2 to 1 as Greb trains in New Jersey and Pittsburgh interests mobilize. Weighing in at 154 to 159 pounds, Greb will conclude training at Jack O Brien s gym while Wilson stays at Surmait NJ. The boxing commission will weigh the fighters Friday afternoon at 3 o clock under new rules guided by Chairman Muldoon.

New York Harry Greb Johnny Wilson Wilson Col G. T. McInerney Pittsburgh Greb Mambaseset Ed Bitarel Young Frankie Jack Barry Young Frankin Mye Grebd Jack O'Brien Surmait Boxing Commission Conosts Wilaan Polo Grounds Commission Chalemin Muldoon

Training Complete for Davis Cup Play at Forest Hills

August 23 reports say the American and Australian Davis Cup teams finished training ahead of the Challenge Round at the West Side Tennis Club. Captains praise top form and conditioning. Draw for order of play and match rotation to be announced tomorrow.

Forest Hills Tolloy West Side Tennis Club Conniet Anderson

Shortstop Meiz to Report to Philadelphia Nationals

Leonard Meiz, stellar shortstop for the Philleea Grand Island Nebraska State League team, received orders to report to the Philadelphia Nationals at season's end. The rumor emphasizes a move as the season closes in September.

Grand Island, Neb Ava Leonard Meiz Philadelphia Nationals Eptember

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