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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1921
Page
8
In Cleveland's 125th anniversary celebration a squad of 1879 era pros faced a retired line of sand-lotters and won 11 to 6. Cy Young and Chief Zimmer led the old stars, while Burkett and Bradley paced the veterans with strong hits.
Joe Dugan of New Haven quits athletics citing fan jeers during yesterday's double header in Philadelphia. Manager Mack warned of possible discipline if Dugan returns to play. Duggan reportedly headed home to New Haven and was not certain about joining an independent club.
National League results include Worcester 1 New Haven 4 and Detroit 18 Philadelphia 6. Second day games show New York 10 Cincinnati 7 and Philadelphia 6 Chicago 2. Scheduled today include Boston at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at St Louis with New York at Cincinnati.
Miss Mary M Mane of San Francisco defeats Oe Mar Sutton Bundy of Los Angeles in the final of the women s state tennis championship the Crescent A GC. Browne will meet Miss Imey where the present in the challenge round tomorrow.
Cleveland wins the game to take the series, beating Boston while holding Boston to limited scoring. The box score lists Foster, Pratt, Meinnis, Vick, Pittenger, Ruel, Thormahlen, and others with Morton pitching and Thornahlen taking the loss. Alpine team notes mention a second game against the Lone Stars with a potential rubber if the Lynns win.
Rain interrupted games across several cities as Milwaukee Louisville and St Paul Columbus teams posted scores. The Holsum White Rose defeated Pulicee Maperi ment 11 to 10 at Lesside park with Lieu Bozash pitching for Bakers. The game went to a rain soaked final inning where Holsum earned the winning tally.
The Cleveland Boxing Commission reversed Referee Jimmy Gardner's ruling in the Downey Wilson bout, declaring Downey the world middleweight champion after timekeeper citations showed different down times. Mayor Singerald warned against future protests and vowed to block further matches.
Worcester beat the Indians 6 to 8 in a game highlighted by perfect fielding and solid defense in late innings. New Haven had the lead earlier but Worcester rallied as Hogan was challenged by the lineup yet held to few runs.
The Post Office baseball team meets the South End nine at Diamond No. 1 Seaside Park at 1 a.m. Sunday. South Ends own 18 wins in 26 games. Willis Nolan leads the Post Office squad.
Kibby Kieh, released by Hartford last Wednesday, is likely to connect with the Albany club today. Paddy O'Connor invited him to play for the Lawmakers in Springfield yesterday to discuss terms.
New Orleans July 2 promoter A Filshury wired featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane an offer of 28000 to meet Pete Tiermay in a decision bout here next fall Herman already signified willingness to meet Kilbane and to defend the title within thirty days He also agreed to a return bout with Joe Lynch if desired by the champion
Hartford club owner James M. H. Clarkson seeks a successor to resigning Tom Dowd. Larry Doyle is named as the leading candidate to become a playing manager, with Clarkson aiming to fill the vacancy by scouting major league talent nationwide.
Errors by both sides helped the Giants edge the Reds 10 to 7 in ten innings after rain postponed the Pittshield Bridgeport match. Attendance records were at risk if weather held. Four pitchers pitched for Cincinnati, while New York sent Donahue and Yan Jas to the mound.
Gene McCann's Americans meet the Hartford Senators in a double header at Newfield parish tomorrow. Miles Thomas, ex Penn State star, likely to pitch for the Senators in one game. Since joining Hartford he has appeared in four of six games, with notable deliveries noted. The first game starts at 2 o'clock with daylight saving time observed.
Formal opening of the Devon Club House drew a large audience for Devon Athletes night event. Speakers included city officials and Rev. Omar W. Trialt, with remarks from Tom Kins and others. Refreshments followed as the club, established a year ago, reached 275 members. the building, a well equipped athletic house, cost $15,000 to erect.
In a high scoring baseball game Phillies hitters supported Hubbell pitching as Goldie Rapp hit a first inning homer. The Chicago lineup featured Flack and Hollocker with strong at bats, while J Walker and Manchester traded leads in a lively contest.
International league notes show Rochester and Toronto games with mixed results. One opener went 8-4 in favor of Toronto while a second game was postponed by rain. Mentioned players include Thomas and Fatris with unclear positions, and Baltimore’s game ended early in the second inning.
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