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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
7
Boston and Philadelphia divided honors in a doubleheader. Pennoel pitched superbly and drove in runs, while Roxley and Hanper featured in the hitting that fueled the Sox. Schang hit a home run and Perry added a triple as the teams totaled 15 hits in the contest.
In a tight game the Brasscos edged Hartford 2-1 as Craig pitched a strong effort allowing just two hits. Hartford threatened late but could not mount a comeback, while Brasscos offense capitalized on early opportunities to secure the win.
In Brooklyn the Dodgers beat the Giants in a doubleheader. New York hitters struggled as Carroll Douglass and Mamaux pitched well, while errors and base running miscues helped Brooklyn in the morning and afternoon games.
Harvard cruises past Brown 9 to 1 as Sions pitches well for Harvard. Score by innings shows Harvard leading early and maintaining advantage. Batteries: Good and Blair for Harvard, Knight Brisk and Haddleton for Brown.
The report notes Worcester and Springfield games where the Ponies limited boosters to one run per game. Highlights mention center field defense and tense moments as Worcester remains competitive, with minor scoring bursts contributing to the narrow margins.
Yesterday's morning results show New Haven 6 over Bridgeport 2 and Hartford 5 over Waterbury 4. Pittsfield 5 defeated Albany 1, while Springfield and Worcester tied 1. Afternoon games feature Bridgeport 6 over New Haven 4 and Waterbury 2, Hartford 7, Pittsfield 3 over Albany 7, and Springfield 5 defeating Worcester 1.
In St Louis on May 31 the Browns split a doubleheader with Chicago. The first game saw a 2 to 1 St Louis win after seven straight losses, with late threats from Williams and tight pitching. The second game ended 3 to 2 in 30.5 innings with key hits by Sinbold Collins Wear and Jackson. Other results include New York, Boston, and Philadelphia notables from yesterday’s slate.
In a high scoring showdown the Hillies tally six runs in the ninth to beat Albany 8 to 7. Stubbing and Jordan delivered for the visitors amid disputed calls, while McDonald earned the win on the mound.
Baltimore 5 7 0 Jersey City 2 10 The text is garbled with partial lines and illegible names. It notes leading batters and a game result, mentioning Baltimore and Jersey City with unclear scores and details.
A brief sports card notes Calera high school Boster led 7 to 3 over Bates with Bowdoin Tarvers J Brown scoring 1. The fragment confirms a scoring sequence and player initials.
Seaside hosts the Mercantile League event with a faster brand of play. Organizers expect strong turnout as teams aline for the evening program at the park by the bay.
In a chaotic clipped report the Amietican Association event notes Meeda 2 Columbus 3 and Minneapolis 1 City Lp Milwaukee 2 with unclear extras. The text references Indianaapolis 2 and other scattered figures, but many words are garbled, leaving the outcome and participants tentative.
Terrific batting by Tris Speaker sparks the Indians in an afternoon game comeback as Mayler Gyelund delivers solid work on the mound. In the morning contest Cleveland erased a deficit with timely hitting and solid defense before losing the second game as Texan pitching and fielding held firm.
Fragmentary game notes mention Ayers and umpire terms with unclear actions. The text references Dartmouth, players like Connors and Harris and indicates more sports content on Page 15.
The copy extols the Big Fellow Gillette blade as a durable, high carbon steel edge sharpened at the factory for long velvet-smooth shaves. It emphasizes time savings in hustling modern life and urges readers to obtain the blade from a Gillette dealer for efficient shaving like a skilled worker using a trusted tool.
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