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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
7
The article profiles Jack Dempsey preparing for early training, noting his sunny disposition amid the routine. It compares his mindset to animal training and long rehearsals, detailing his impatience to begin and the disciplined schedule ahead.
Lou Dewey defeated Eddie Anderson in a state duckpin tournament at New Britain after a close tie through eleven frames. Dewey won the trailer hole in the center and claimed both the Tin-tail and the total games, with Anderson carding a 123 score as Dewey built a lead.
Chicago pitcher Spends Davenport relieved Mukennzn but failed in the ninth, allowing St Louis to rally for an 8-7 win. Davenport had a timely double earlier that put Chicago ahead, yet the late inning collapsed cost the series finale to St Louis.
An early 20th century idea proposes team golf with five players per side, each man assigned a club. The drive, iron, brassie, mashie, and putter are used by distinct players. the captain directs the match and strategy. Aiming to form two teams of five to trial the concept, with noted professionals named as potential members.
A new fight club to stage open bouts is planned by Sound View A C and associates. July 1 premieres feature Lotis Bugash versus an unnamed opponent and Johnny Allen against Frankie Brin for a New England lightweight title tilt. Kid Norfolk once led the country’s top colored bets, while Leo Anderson halted Lexfolk on Memorial Day in Phoenix.
The Pleasure Beach meet staged Monday under the MCAA banner drew a large crowd. Bil Douglin won the 50 and 60 yard dashes while Thompson and Stamford placed in their events. Nevatrom of the Swedish A C excelled in shot put as plans rise for a national meet on the island near July Fourth.
Pr Gardner of Saint Paul was elected captain of Yale track team for the next year. He is a pole vaulter and greatly regarded for his athletic ability and leadership potential.
The listing details purses and entries for a racing card including TJ Race with purses of 896 and 800 for maiden and non maiden divisions, plus open non claiming maidens and older horses. It lists horse names with odds or weights, jockeys or owners omitted, track conditions noted as weather clear and fast track, and describes several races including a fourth rack with three year olds and up. The entry also notes apprentice allowances and track time.
Brooklawn golf team under captain Charles M. Groves will meet Shuttly Meadow Chih town of New Britain.
Amateur and semi pro action features the Viking A41 of Devon defeating VOM KOA Janunrs at Twin Oaks Memorial. Pat Stenhen drives a 15 year old city league game at Renowned Lenox diamond with Riversides edge and Manchester’s team shut out Singer Decor. The report records errors, pitching notes, and upcoming games with contact details for players and managers.
The report lists multiple races for yearlings to four-year-olds at a track in dense form. It names horses such as Bantry Pass, Veiled Colleen, Brownie top finishers and various odds, jockeys, and stable connections across six races, with purse values and times inconsistently noted.
A summary of a chaotic game where Champs Bunch secured a 12th inning victory over Detroit Tigers. Key players include Jamieson, Heilmann, and Thor, with late-game hits and pitching shifting momentum. The article details scoring chances, substitutions, and defensive plays that defined the tense showdown.
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