Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1918

Page

8

Jupiter Pluvius Rescues Americans in Second Inning Clash

New London Planters led Bridgeport Americans by four runs in the second inning before a thunderstorm halted play. Jack Fivan and J Plu clashed over crowding the Bridgeporters. umpires suspended as 1,200 spectators sought cover. H W Baker and Yim on base, two runs scored before the game was called. Ground was washed and the first two innings produced a high-scoring affair before weather ended the contest.

Planters Ken New London Jack Fivan New Mdon Plantera J. Plu Wers Bridgeport Save Ray Grimes Amere Aleck Ferguson Burke Garry Fortune Flynn Brown Ale Manine Eaning Wherwood Adaon Lai H. F. Er Devine Bates Grimes Rady Wendell O'Rourke Brady Ourke Baker or_ Flynn O'Hourke Sava Yank Ferguson Sherwood Oakes Pecomd Laito H. F W. Baker

Giant Men Split Double Bill With Cincinnati Reds

In Cincinnati on July 17 New York and Cincinnati each won one of the twin bill games. Cincinnati took the opener 2 to 1 as visitors gathered 13 hits but could score only once while New York plated two in the fifth on three hits and Perritt wild pitch. The Yankees salvaged the nightcap 4 to 1, with Groh scoring on a two run double in the eighth to avert a shutout.

Cincinnati New York Schneider Perritt Groh Burns Young Fletcher Doyle Zimmerman Withoit Holke McCarty Rariden Gees Nees L. Magee Roush Chase Neale Griffith Blackburne Wingo M Heeya el Seee Roh Wilhoit Scheinecr Sicking Zg Holke Causey Poa Groh Griffith Rf Eiler Mantell Situaton Detromo Miss Détroit Lit Ashe Chrig Smith Algonac Mich Smith Miss Detroit

Eastern League Results and Schedule Highlights

Yesterday’s Eastern League games were cut short by rain with Bridgeport at New London called in the second inning and Hartford beating Springfield 5-3 while Worcester won 1-0 over five innings. Providence defeated Springfield 5-3. Today Bridgeport hosts Waterbury, Hartford visits Springfield, New London plays New Haven, and Worcester travels to Providence. In the International League, Toronto visits Binghamton and Baltimore hosts Buffalo in a pair of games with Toronto and Buffalo earning tight results amid delays.

Westerday Bridgeport New London Fame New Haven Waterbury Hartford Springfield New London Worcester Providence P.C iNew

Hartford Defeats Worcester in Rain-Shortened Game

Hartford defeated Worcester 2 to 1 in a game called in the first of the sixth due to rain. Hartford scored two in the sixth, Gardella advancing on a sacrifice and stealing home.

Hartford Worcester Mass Worcester Togay Gardella Hartcord

Opening of Big Trap Shooting Tourney Friday in New Haven

New Haven hosts the Connecticut State championship trapshooting tournament at the New Haven Gun Club Friday and Saturday with 100 target handicaps and six events totaling 125 targets. Notable entrants include gun experts from New York and Massachusetts and a special trophy awaits the top woman shooter.

New Haven Connecticut New York Massachusetts Ichiya Kumagae Japan Forest Hill L. I Eccmpany Washiro West Side Rumagae Kashiro W.M. Hall Grange N. J Kumagae Newport New York State Central States America William M. Johnson Clarence J. Griffin Nat Wa Niles BK. Whitney Craigs Biddie G Cc. Caner J. S. Cannon Roland M. Hoerr W. S. MecEllroy Leonard Beekman James O'Neale Stars and Stripes Frankie Gurns Battling Mantell Arens Pacific Coast 3Ard Engineers California Mantell Brooklyn Cavalry Frank McGuire 3Ath Engineers Jidgewood Park Pittsburgh Warryren Young Attel Burns RcGuire Ishie Ramey Tengineers Milwaukee Wisnan Young Vincent United States Thorng Wolgast Rivers Maedersand Sealer Aimesforce Snailham Tagan Oweda Ritchie Oear Huros

Planters Host Bridgeport In Double Feature At Newfield Park

Local clubs clash in a doubleheader next Tuesday at Newfield Park with Bridgeport and New London meeting in a four-game week, a crowd of about 1200 on hand as fans follow the Thames River town battle.

Sal Sava Nestant Bridgeport Thames River Planters Newfield Park New London Plant Field

Griffmen Rally to Beat Fohlmen in Cleveland Clash

Washington crowded back from deficit to topple Cleveland 6 to 4 as Matteson earned the win. Key hits included Roth’s two-base blast and Chapman’s three-base work with Pieinich driving in runs. Batter lines show Judge, Shanks, and Harper contributing in support.

Shotton Troster Judge Milan Schulte Shanks Piernich Bmcbride Harper Johnson Matteson Evans Bagby Cleveland Washington Roth Chapman Pieinich Wambsganss Ashington

What Officers in Army Think of Athletic Stunts

Washington reports on the War Department commission on training, Camp Activities. Generals say athletics build fighting fitness, initiative, endurance and team spirit. They stress physical conditioning, vaccination against inactivity, and the role of boxing and other drills in bayonet combat readiness.

Washington, Db War Department Charles HW. Muir Camp Hancock Georgia Gevers A. P. Blockgson Camp Cody N. M W. H. Sage Camp Chelby Miss Camp Fuanston Kansas Henry T. Allen Camp Travis Texas H. A. Greene Ntst Camp Lewis Washington J. F. Morrison Fremont Cal Fr. L. Scott Camp Dix N. J

Grays Triumph Over Springfield in Two Straight

In Providence on July 17 the Grays defeated the Springfield club for their second consecutive win. Spath pitched effectively, allowing only three hits as the Grays won the stop tally. The report notes strong Grays pitching and a decisive victory despite the Ponies appearing muted.

Providence Grays Springfield Spath

Cubs Win 21-Inning War Over Phillies 2-1

Chicago defeats Philadelphia 2-1 in a 21 inning pitchers duel led by Watson and Tyler. Flack drives in the decisive run after a bases loaded errorless frame, marking the season’s longest extra inning game and a near league record.

Chicago Cubs Chicago Philadelphia Watson Tyler Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Mitchell Barber Zeider Killifer McCabe Tylar Fleck Flack Phiadelphia Hollocher Fumdle Williams Stock Luderua Phillies Supeport

Major League Baseball Standings and Results Snapshot

In the American League Boston leads with 40 wins and 33 losses, Detroit 45 38, New York 338 appears as a misprint, while Chicago 42, St. Louis and Philadelphia show varied records. Yesterday’s results include Washington, Cleveland, Boston, and St. Louis games with rain delays noted. today’s schedule has Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Washington among others. In the National League Chicago leads at 66 25, New York 36 67, Philadelphia and Cincinnati close, with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn games also listed amid rain interruptions and postponed matches.

P. C Boston Meveland Cal New York HSL Washington Chicago St. Louis Detroit Philadelphia AG Cleveland Baston Philadelphia Wshington P. Co New York A Pittspurgh Philadelpha Sv AU Cincinnatt Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicaga

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jupiter Pluvius T. F. Magner Giant Men Cincinnati Reds Sunset Fray Binghampton Toronto DY Justin Wisher Barnes Web Fischer Baltimore Buffalo Tioxe Anil Scheyers Worre Ang Egan Itimore Bengough Lewis Senators Boosters Shay Low L Briger R. Werre Walker O'Neill Cook Worcretier Jacobson Tige Coohex Phoenix Brophy Witers Warre Jolson Seemfine Werre S U. S France T. F Magner Jack Flynn Bill Skiff Charley Connolly Minnie Skiff Connolly Spee Bill Lai A. F. Baker Lai Caims Gene McCann Mohican Gene London Newton Savin Rock Yahnundasis Golf Club Utica Marshall Allen Seattle Pacific Northwest Reals Wright Irving C. Wright Harold Taylor Fred Belmont Park Jamaican Aqueduct Wey Craw Queens County Jackoy Star Empire City Yonkers Cred Scone Ratatlopa Auenstanal Morrayoliten Seavon Belmont Plantfield Jack Dempsey Fred Kniton Jesa Willard Dempsey Fulton Jersey Federal League Harrison Newark Trenton State Boxing Commission Hudson County Sportsman Club Jack Brown O. K Brownie Griffmen Fohlmen Indians Phenman Fielding American Association Kansas City St. Paul Merritt Hall Wargrave Hall Johnson Onslow Minneapolis Palmere Kitchen Shapard Kuhm Murphy Toledo Columbus Darkeness Barefoot Curtis Karley Boardman Kelly San Francisco Hiate Tials Cudgel AL IK Macamber Nak Sahae Tiarvey 2 Whitney SYG Gss Wolliaans Brothers Pss Glen Johnsom Speaker Wood Sevans Granev Bashy Farmer Army Bayrsmen Freddy Parents Green Sox Aly Brausen Sweatt I Fayrs Cf Cameron Bonghue U McNette Hauser Gearin Spaid Ron Po Clemens Parent Gans Jos Tyoss Martin Pees Gananrles Menermott Lenahan Pr. Manners R. Gongues Idgliton Springfield Mayers Donahue Slobesy Duses McNeill Hanser McDermott Yameron Swett Ross Halla Tenia Gay Uuspire Bligh Browns Boston Red Sox Bush Wright Ruth Quakers Baases Mitchel Dodgers - Pirates Uug St, Louis Barbara Mayer Gedeon Barbare Shean Strunk Scott Austin Bus Nuhomaker Maisel Py Austin Sisler Demmitt Tobin Austine Whiteman Rogers Strick Poe Bancroft Luderus Meusel Cravath Hemingway Adams Paskett Hollacher Watson Killifer Balk St Jwuls Toston Gavnes Podiy Philadelyhhy Pie Hostom Ae Cibciteretti Aycor Biday Waterbure Essere Boa & A
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication