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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

8

Bennett versus Wills boxing bout ends in fiasco

Terrified Bennett flees as Harry Wills dominates the Armory A. A. card. The match ends with Bennett barred from boxing in New Bogisnd after chaotic scenes, refereeing clashes, and claims of foul play. Other bouts feature Young Joe Hall, Steve Leyinsky, and Travers versus Stamford’s Katarted with mixed results and loud crowd reaction.

Armory A. A Harry Wills Ray Bennett Bennett McAbbie Oplin Missouri Jim New Bogisnd Willa Harry Leff Wills Champ Rey Atcffe Wills J Anliffe Joe Hall Stamford Steve Grev Travers Macsive Life Mickey Ora Jim Bones Downey Fife Bon Bones Pat McGee Fritz Hartmann

Third Round Play Underway in NEC NEF Title Tourney

In Hartford the third round began at the New England championship tennis event with matches in progress on the courts. Winners advancing include James of Saratoga Springs N Yi E W Pike of Springfield Mass L M Banks of Worcester A W Merriam of Hartford and R B E Snow. Three more third round matches are set for tomorrow and doubles play, started today, will continue.

Hartford New England Championship Tennis Tours Re. James Saratoga Springs N. Yi E. W. Pike Springfeld Mass L. M. Banks Wale A. W. Merriam R. BE. Snow

Fast Team Seeks Game Through Bridgeport Booking

A terse notice outlines a fast semi pro team seeking a game and lodging options in Stamford and Bridgeport areas. Details reference St Marys in Stamford and a contact at P O Box Stanford.

Bridgeport St. Maryeee Stamford Lo W. Plunkett P.O Stanford

Indians Fall Short in Slugging Defeat to Tigers

Cleveland was defeated by Detroit 11 to 20 in a rain-shortened slugfest. Ehmke held Cleveland late as Evans, Heisman, and Evans contributed multiple hits, while Detroit used a variety of players including Morton and Faeth. Cleveland labored with 19 players and left runners stranded before rain halted play in the eighth.

Cleveland Detroit Ehmke Heisman Evins Evana Jamieson O Gardner Wambolsganns Johnston Faeth Myars Don Boehring Burns Re Caldwell Myers Crotivoto Colot Heilmann Kean Wood Ain Smith Cobb Jones Cath Shorten Chapman Speaker Doobie Pave Jambscians Jennston Bing Oldham Uhle Morton Facth Paeth Pither Naltin

Opening Games in Park City Factory League

Opening games produce wild play as Park City Factory League action unfolds. Acme Shear defeats American Chain in the standout matchup while Brass Co mains plant shells Bilton Machine and Holmen Edwards top TAuto matic. League standings show Acme Shear and Bilton Machine leading with consistent results through May 29.

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New Haven Beats Albany 3-1 in Battle of Few

New Haven defeated Albany 3-1 in a late decisive game. Key pitchers Brown and Tinglen delivered strong relief as New Haven broke the stalemate with timely scoring in the ninth inning. Albany failed to respond, leaving New Haven with the win.

New Haven Albany Albanyt New T. Ture Brown Har Tinglen

British Derby Worth 6500 Pounds To Winner

EPSOM May 31 Sportsmen expect the great English flat racing meeting the derby which runs June 1 to 4 to eclipse past records. The purse is 6500 pounds to the winner with 700 to second and 209 to third. The race is limited to colts and fillies. Twelve pounds is the weight for colts and twelve and a half for fillies over the 1 mile 4 furlong course. About 264 entries were listed, with around 200 expected to start.

Epsom

Tapapochon Girls Celebrate Victorious Season

Tapapochon girls basketball team of the Industrial Service Center wins league first place and receives a cup from Alvin C. Bearse. A postseason banquet follows with sketches by volunteers, votes honor Fry Frieda and Wakenskoy. Team roster and plans for summer fundraiser and exhibition event outlined.

Vaiapochon W. Ups Avenue Lerseek Teamic Tarapochons Alvin C. Bearse Industrial Department James G. Ludivi Ludlum Thlmes Buwards Co Bi Imeel Wakenskoy Car Kutyniax Frieda W. Geined Uwo

Boosters Face Battered League Leaders Tonight

The struggling Boosters visit a wounded league leader in a tough matchup. Key players like Link Shoriy Emerick are sidelined with injuries while others step into unfamiliar roles as Ed Walsh and manager team up to steady the lineup. The Americans fight hard, aiming for a hard-earned win despite a battered roster.

Emerick Wiss Lneup Merring Dow Fild Wwalsh Sis Dlaay Ing Worcester

Lipton Shamrock IV Trials First Time Since 1914

Lipton's Shamrock IV, the green challenger, was tried on Long Island Sound today for the first time since 1914. Captain William Burton led the voyage from Hempstead Harbor to Larchmont with Mrs Burton Colonel Duncan Neil and Charles Olson aboard. The yacht, in light breeze, sailed under mainsail and mizzen with no topsail as it tested its seaworthiness ahead of the defender trials at Newport.

Sity Island N.Y Jose L Thomas Lipton Long Island Sound Hempstead Harbor Larchmont William Burton Geil Shamrock Sandy Hook Ctheywnee Burton Skinner Duncan Neil Thomas Linton America Charles Olson Cosinner New Haven Maine Torre

Ruether Tops Cubs for Eighth Straight in Tight Win

Cincinnati Reds win third straight against Chicago Cubs 6 to 3 to move into third place. Pitching and timely hitting spark a late rally as Ruether earns eighth consecutive victory. Cubs stumble, Reds extend unbeaten streak.

Ruether Cubs Cincinnati Chicago Reds Yuncan

Dodgers Rally in Ninth to Sweep Series

Dodgers rally in the ninth to beat the Giants 10 to 9, completing a three game series sweep over New York. Key moments include Arthur Myers driving in the first run with an RBI double and Myers also tripling in the sixth, while late rallies secured the victory.

Dodgers Brooklyn New York H Gsring Ietories Slice Giants Atyar Myers

Remington Guy Fell to Club Nine at Seaside

A large crowd watched Remington Guy lose to Club nine at Seaside. Jarrell and Brennan pitched. Jarrell allowed three scattered hits while Brennan gave up seven. The decisive seventh inning saw Bart reach second on a Morton's error and score on a Potterdon single. Rowe sacrificed, sending Potterdon to second, from which he scored Crottella's hit.

Remington Guy Club Nine Seaside Jarrell Brennan Bart Morten Potterdon Rowe Crottella

Snover Delivers Lone Blow for Pittsfield Visit

Pittsfield game summary notes a single by Snover, a New York Giants recruit, and standout hits by Hammond and Bates. Harrforg visitors, Stovers, Kane, and Martiaré are mentioned with base hits and a seventh inning run, while Birmingham and Bates contribute strong fielding and timely contact.

Pittsfield Stovers New York Giant Kane Martiaré Hams Bates Birmingham Hammond jScores

Ruth Takes Turn In Box for Yanks

Ruth, New York’s batting star, started his first game of the season as a pitcher but retired in the fifth inning after the team built a large lead. First baseman Judse of Washington was spiked by Ruth in the fourth inning when both slid into first base at the same time. The score details follow.

Anderson Lou Dewey Griffin Washington Park Dewey Gomus Angie Poos Ncersen Eller Owrien McTarthy Ganade Porto Dewey Aaiferon Ais Sy Yok New York Americans Washinster Pic Ruth New York Ater Bs Judse Washington Ruch

B H S Plays Rosenbaum Prep In Milford Today

Local high school team travels to Milford for a baseball game against Rosenbaum Prep. The Black and Red squad enters confident after a recent win and plans to start Chicopee on the mound with Hill catching.

Rosenbaum Prep Milford Avanders New York Ami Chicopeeley Hill

Renard Shows Sprint Prowess in French Olympic Tryout

French sprinter Renard ran 11.4 seconds for 100 meters and 21.9 seconds for 220 yards in Sunday eliminations, posting what officials hailed as a French record. The trials included several army division athletes as contestants hoping to represent France at the Antwerp Olympiad.

France Fay Howe

Trade Schools to Play Ball at Seaside Today

The New Britain Trade School team travels to Bridgeport this afternoon for a Seaside Park game at Diamond No. 1. The visitors include several listed players. Williams is the starting pitcher, with Mayberry pitching for the locals. Williams was charged with the loss, Mayberry the winner, Granshold and Gripire noted among fielders.

Seaside New Britain Bridgepudt Seaside Park Diamond No

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