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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1921
Page
7
Racing results from Fallon Sithe show multiple three year olds in purses and stakes. Notable horses include MoeDermott, Gras, Yankes Star and Sergeant with varied performances and odds listed for each race. Strong entries include Tara, Penman, and Minerva with placements and prize amounts mentioned.
White Plains travels to Milford for a weekend match against Milfg20 Wheel Club, aiming to show strength. The team focuses on fast play and infield defense, seeking a strong performance away from home.
In Rochester first game saw Gants Riemiller and Monel pace a 2 0 win while Jersey City responded in the second game led by Viganezdie and Ford. At Syracuse first game ended 1 0 with Darnhardt Schwarte and Johnson contributing, while Reading topped Syracuse 7 1 in the second. Toronto hosted a first game with Beluimere and Adams among scorers. end of 7th, Sandberg and Devins delivered decisive plays.
New York report details a dispute over weather insurance for Detroit's American League club. Insurance broker Willam Messee claims a $410 commission on an $81,900 policy went unpaid after Detroit owners allegedly refused the policy and secured coverage from another broker.
In Kalamazoo’s Teesrention Park Grand Circuit events, Escutille captured the 8,000 purse in the first division with Walnust RED leading the pace. Qarmelieta won the 2:12 trot, Grey Worthy led in the third heat, and Eunice Bell dominated the 2:20 trot with Murphy Ally repeating Cleveland and Toledo performances.
New Haven Conn plum features in opening day events at the New Haven club for the Eastern Zone Handicap Shoot. He won the 18 yard Amateur and Professional championship with a perfect 108 of 100 in a 98-runner field, beating Clarence B Platt of Bridgeton NS and J Riggs of Conshohocken Pa in a shoot-off. High scores included W B Patterson Buffalo and I Wright Gustav G 8 McCarthy Woodhurst among others. The professional winner not eligible for prizes was Chester Wilmington De with 99. The Eastern Zone doubles championship went to Walter Post of Lancaster Pa with 48 of 50.
A Beneath heavy track conditions at Empire City, multiple races feature three year olds to eight year olds in maiden and selling stakes. Entries include Grey Lag, Genie W, Ramany, Sir Grafton, Knight of the Heather, and more in seven races with purses ranging from 1,208 to 4,030. Weather clear, track heavy, allowances listed.
Completion of play in the fourth round of the Rhode Island championship at Agawam connects the field to stars including world champion William Tiden, former national champion R Norris Williams, Niles, Tyrenne of Winsor, Howard Westhel of New York, Garland of Pittsburgh, and Watson of Washington. Women’s singles semi finalists include Marion Jessup, Benjamin Gale, Arien Villa, and Leslie. Intercollegiate champion Hamsay Rich and Wheelwright also noted among contenders.
Topeka Kansas July reports Jess Willard planning training to face Jack Dempsey. Willard shifts focus from farming two quarters of potatoes near Lawrencer to securing a title clash, amid doubts about Dempsey’s readiness and Willard’s own marketing efforts.
The piece notes Grantland Rice’s Bought in a Shop and jokes about J Travis’s Rehenectady putter and Jock Tibtehcon’s rithed moshio as two Americans winning in Britain. It laments missteps and calls for removal of several figures from committees as British golf bios clash with U.S. golf culture and equipment debates.
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