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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
10
Bridgeport beat Worcester 7 to 6 in a late rally. Ferguson pitched well for Bridgeport and Grimes contributed four hits while Kelsey struggled. The game split a busy day of scores with several regional matchups and subsequent listings.
Vaughn pitched Chicago to a 3 to 2 win over Boston as errors by Rehby Rawlings and J C Smith combined with timely hits from Paskett Millifer and Fiack produced three runs in the fifth. Chicago HITS AND ERRORS OVER BOSTON in Boston today.
Paddy Green pitched a hitless afternoon for the Green Sox as Hartford was blanked 8 to 0 by Springfield. Welch worked for Hartford in a tryout appearance, and the visitors cruised to the easy win amid little resistance. The score stood 8-0 at Hartford.
June 4 in Providence the Grays defeated New Haven 6 to 0 as pitcher Shriver held the visitors to three hits. The Grays connected with Eaton in key moments, powering the shutout performance in front of local fans.
Brooklyn game ends 3 to 1 as St Louis wins in 12th inning with a disputed hit by Kavanagh. Umpire Rigler rules fair, fans surge, one man punches the umpire. Brooklyn suspends Lefty Russell. Leon Cadore to start next, amid furlough and army service.
In Philadelphia and St Louis contest, Demmitt and Davenport subbed as batters, Sisler hit a three bagger, Gardner stole a base, and Burns and Yobin added two base hits. Gardner and Jamieson each assisted with sacrifices. Davenport, Gerber, and Sisler turned double plays. Philadelphia left 8 on, St. Louis 3. Adams earned the win.
New London defeated Waterbury 3 to 1 in a fast contest here this afternoon. All runs came via errors with Daly singling in the fifth for New London and a fourth inning miscue aiding Waterbury. Green allowed no hits through nine, Welch yielded nine. Green struck out seven, Welch three.
This afternoon at 2 at Seaside Park No. 1 diamond Bridgeport High meets Greater New York Gothams for what could be the last home game and a potential interstate NY Connecticut championship decider. Lavery starts for Bridgeport with Peterson for the Gothams, as the local lineup remains unchanged aside from reserve players Tickey o Lavary p Reuther Hammil Bernstein Hawes Williams Davis Kenel Burns McCarthy Borsuk Bowden.
In Pittsfield on Monday night Turner outboxed George Robinson, a Boston middleweight, who yielded to discretion in the ninth round and signaled for a towel. The Indian from Minnesota overwhelmed Turner with power and stamina, while reports note Greb’s dominance elsewhere.
Bridgeport travels to Providence for two games against Rhode Island this afternoon and tomorrow. Lennon may start on the mound, with Ferguson, Lennon, and Sara handling the pitching staff amid uncertainty over selections. Grimes had four singles yesterday, and Perguson limited Worcester to three hits as Bridgeport prepares for a Worcester doubleheader at Newfield Park.
Chicago's offense surged in the seventh as Caldy stumbled from the mound, helping the White Sox win 4 to 3 and take a third straight from New York in Chicago on June 4.
Danbury's agricultural society refused J R Mulvihill's bid to stage the Fulton Dempsey heavyweight bout on July 4 at the Danbury Fair grounds. State Governor Holcomb has barred prizefights in his administration, citing war and public sentiment. Officials say a major bout would face strong opposition and likely fail to draw support or approval.
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