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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1921
Page
4
Macey Wheeler among losers as English players prevail in doubles. Cambridge sides beat Harvard and Yale pairs in multiple five set affairs, with Oxford and Lowry taking a third, while Harvard’s McCarthy and Horne battled but fell to Penas and Ivane.
Recount of racing results with multiple races, horses, owners, and odds. Notable names include Allan, Sands, Overmatch, Zor e Blank Rascal, Penman, and Grafton. Results cover four furlongs to one mile and a quarter, with times and placements noted.
Detroit takes the series from the St Louis Browns in a hard fought matchup. The Tigers showed strong pitching and timely hitting to prevail, with final score and specific run totals not fully clear in the text. Key figures and exact dates are not legible, but the outcome favors Detroit in this post season showdown.
Industrial base ball team defeated Excelsiors with a lopsided score of 9 to 1 at Pleasure Beach. Key performances by Schomnert and Norton boosted the Industrials as Rearse and fed the middle lineup.
Lansing July 5 Albert M Barron former Penn State football star was selected as head football coach at Michigan Agricultural College for a three year term Potsarkwig 6 resigned according to an announcement by A B Brewer athletic director at the college
July 5 Chicago won the final game of the series in a pitching duel between Cheeves and Rixey. Deal's triple and Crane's error, plus an hf batsman, produced the first two runs for Chicago. Beush's home run, Neala's single, a sacrifice, and Crane's double accounted for Cincinnati's runs.
Two Harvard weight men Tolbert and Brown led the first practice for the Harvard Yale team ahead of the Oxford Cambridge meet. Yale prepared at Beach Bluffs while Harvard readied for Cambridge with a workout planned alongside teammates Langdon and Krogness.
At Pasadena meet New York A C. won relay titles led by Thompson and Rath with strong showings in sprint and distance events. In the 440 yard relay Fork A C. edged CA A C. as Paddock closed gap on Farrell. the team set a new AAU mark beating past record by 3.5 seconds.
World heavyweight champion Demspey sails toward Salt Lake City after a secret departure aboard a train. Teddy Halves, trainer, and Detective Sergeant Trant accompany him as authorities pursue a separate court chase connected to the International Refarm bureau.
Philadelphia bunched four hits in the eighth to score four runs and beat Boston 6 to 3. Powell homered while Wrightstone and another Phillies batter delivered key hits. In the ninth the Braves threatened but Powell was out at the plate on a short single, sparking a benches-clearing fistfight between Boecker and Powell.
Shamrock A C lost two holiday baseball games to the American 4 A and the Sound Jens, first game 2 to 1, outplayed by Americans. Second game decided by one run as Sound Visne beat the Shammies. North Wan a triple Wilt ervey led the wrecked Sumdas. Blaing Rack defeated 8 Lin fs. Mondayney split with Lynn Stars at Seaside Park. frat game won 2 to 1.
A crowded card lists races with purses from 81,400 to 41,400 and entries across three year olds and up. Notable horses include Bearcan, Captain Tees, Lunaetta, and Grace Tefen, with mentions of placings, allowances, and distances up to a mile and sixteenth.
The St Louis club defeated Pittsburgh 8 to 2 as McHenry homered twice and Hornsby added a round-tripper. Yellowhorse and Zinn were heavily hit, while Walker puzzled the Pirates batters. Heathcote and Clemens provided support, with Maranville, Schmidt, and Carey among the standout names in a brisk League matchup.
The article notes Bridgeport, Albany, Springfield, Waterbury and Hartford each taking a few wins in recent games as the Americans push a steady pace. Mac McLaughlin hits reliably, Joe Poetling and Tommy Ray contribute, while Eddie LePard and Joe Smith shine on the mound and behind the plate amid a rugged schedule.
Partial, faded report shows a baseball split with Boston Americans in a doubleheader loss. Mentions Lone Star, Stars, Sham rocks, Stratford All Stars, and Telegram contact at 485 Sprice Street.
Fragmentary report describes a left wing fan reaction and uncertain claims about a player named Joe. Mentions an infield configuration and defensive duties, with unclear events and outcomes.
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