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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

18

Big Ed Doubles in Ninth and Robs Bender of No Hit Game

In a tense early summer game, Big Ed doubled in the ninth inning and prevented a no hitter by Bender. New Haven won as their lineup featured Orr and an error by a Chippewa Indian. Bridgeport players were entertained afterward by Meriden’s Shefl Reilly and J. Feating at a celebratory dinner.

Big Ed Robs Bender Walsh Ians Pinelyin Bender Bridgeports Orr New Haven Indiana San Kiontey Hartford Mearowhy Bridgeport Tom Reilly Meriden Hasptail Erjeil

How They Stand Lesteriag's Results

New Haven leads Bridgeport Albany in a scattered set of results with scores noted and several upcoming games listed. Teams include Worcester Hartford Pittsfield Springfield Waterbury and Cincinnati New York among others with yesterday and today's matchups mentioned.

Lesteriag New Haven Bridgeport Albany Waterbury Pittsfield Springfield Worcester Hartford Pittfield Worcester A

Indians Take Seven to Five Victory Over Phillies

Cleveland wins 7 to 5 as Hasty allows one big inning while Coveleskie figures in a mixed pitching effort. Smith homered with two on, Dykes O’Neil Chapman and Strunk contribute key hits. Philadelphia struggles with baserunners and fielding errors. Umpires Evans and Hildenbrand. Time 4:71.

Cleveland Oneatth Philadephia Smith Covaleskie Philadelphia Zeiwon Galway Scolo Johne O'Neill C. Aigad Sovnkin Ioaneconid Capcegrax O'Neil Jamisson Chapman

Poker Guest Held For Stealing Diamond Pin

New York reports say Mrs. Gleason, wife of a former Chicago banker, pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing an $1,800 diamond pin during a May poker game at Mrs. Chester M. Currs’s home. Witnesses described recovery of the missing pin and named several well to do attendees.

New York Weat

Rangers Triumph Over Roovers in Sunday Meadow Play

The Rangers won a Sunday game against the Roovers at 3 20 p m in a meadow setting near 2454 Mulnvatroct. O'clotk field hosted the clash with a clear afternoon kickoff.

Rangers O'clotk

Ruth Drives Out Sixteenth Homer in Rain Hit

Ruth belted his sixteenth homer of the season driving in a run as New York beat Detroit 7 to 5 after rain halted play. Mays and Pipp led Detroit with key hits as the game featured late scoring and fielding miscues.

Ruth Homer Detrolt Fane New York Detrait Vaird York Detroit Hearn Okrie Ofouir Hirson Veuch Mays Pipp Pinelli Homerom Ibanes Shorren Uth Bodie Ainjgmith Pratt Okric Peckinpaush Mebvel Lott Blass Maze Maye Owens Cail

Maranville Drives in Ninth Inning Run to Win for Boston

Maranville delivered a game winning RBI single with two out in the bottom of the ninth as Boston rallied to defeat Pittsburgh 3 to 1. Cooper pitched well for Pittsburgh while Scott bested him for Boston in a tight late showdown.

Maranville Boston Fuse Caton Pikebursh Scott Cooper Fittsburgu Sul'van Holos Schiat Pittsburgh Boeckel Uses Carey Southworth Whitted Cutshaw Grim Powell

World famine forecast for 1924 by Beveridge in London

London June 06 A forecast warns of a possible world famine in 1924. Sir W Beveridge of the London School of Economics details weather cycles every 15 to 16 years, with droughts followed by deluges, predicting unseasonable weather in 1924 1925 and 1926 that could cut harvests raise food prices and trigger famines.

London W. Beveridge London Schoo of Economics Drough Troia North America Tnngland

Notable Theatre Spending From Federal Expenditure Figures

Fragmented data shows nationwide expenditures on theatre visits totaling 375,488 dollars, with later figures indicating expenditures nearly doubled and rail and travel costs rising. The record notes year over year shifts and a dramatic rise into the early 1920s, citing amounts around 87,266 dollars for a single period.

Red Sox Beat White Sox in Scoring Rally and Errors

Boston tops Chicago 9 to 7 as leading batters produce runs, with Kem, Cicotte, and Russell prominent. Game features multiple hits, home runs, and late scoring, plus errors that shape the nine to seven final.

Lewis Beats CanadaE 7 to 4 In Close Duckpin Match

Gonnie Lewis, a state duckpin champion, won seven of eleven games against Canada of Bristol in a Park City alleys league series. Both men averaged 22 per game. Lewis won two games by a single pin, another by two pins, and a third by three pins in a tightly contested victory.

Gonnie Lewis Canada Bristol Park City Exaclly Lewis

Dewey and Porto Series Set for Tonight at Washington Park

Lou Dewey faces Joe Porto of New Haven in a Cunnescticat Individual Duckpin Championship warm up at Washington Park alleys tonight at 8.0. Dewey, aging well, seeks to break Porto’s shield as he eyes the second division and future title battles.

Lou Dewey Joe Porto New Haven Washington Park Little Lea Dewey McCarthy Hartford Porto Tim Plantyi Doewey Canady

Hartford Saved from Shut Out by Boosters' Errors

Worcester defeats Hartford 2 to 0 as Hartford bats fail. Errors by Burke and Tenison account for both Worcester runs while Bennett and Adams excel on the mound. Belanger Lacrinces Taurke Belanger lead Worcester with key hits, and Adams earns the win with 4 strikeouts.

Hartford Worcester Boston Bennett Wiek Bovis Burke Tenison Taitford Murray Selinger Haruer Tobmon Kelly Necapacgna Adams Poon Renata Toate House Acama Belanger Taurke Adams Adamsi Brown

Germany's Toy Exports Struggle After War Losses

Germany has failed to spark international interest in its toy industry since the war, despite repeated efforts to boost the business. Former trading partners have largely rejected its toy products.

Germany

Wealthy St Louis women pledge for working women hall

A group of affluent women in St Louis committed to subscribing eighty thousand dollars toward the construction of a hall for the working women. The pledge reflects support from leading local women for improved facilities and opportunities.

St .Louis Bion

Lone Star A C Bids for Sunday Game at Seymour Grounds

The Lone Star A C accepts the challenge of the Seymours for a Sunday game at their grounds if the match is sold. Noble 1119-3 or answer in Post. Lone Stars wish to retire from any fast semi pro team and seek a state or better guaranteed arrangement.

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Industrial Leaguers Begin Second Series

The Industrial Baseball league starts its second series amid postponed games from rain. Three Saturday games include Singer versus Triple M at Eastern Malleable, and American Graphophone versus Lecagnobile plus American Chain versus Eastern Malleable at Sea ge pars tere. Standings list Singer, American Cagin, American Graphophone, Eastern Malleable, Loco-mobile, Maxwell & Jos Moore.

Industrial Baseball League Tle Deax Ww LP Singer Beo Am Maxwell & Jos Moore Graphoshows Loco- Park Manning Maxwell & Moore Willhe

Crane Team to Play Milford Wheel Club

Crane Valve company team of Bridgeport meets Milford Wheel Club nine at Gulf Site Milford with added Milford school talents Ode and Boy Savage Latery from Bridgeport High. Niles and Slowala Neal will pitch as Ford catches. game called at 3:36 p.m.

Millford Spectal Crane Valve Company Bridgyport Mildard Wheel Club Gulf Lot Milford Ode Boy Savage Milford School Latery Bridgeport High Will Yillch Milfords Ford Crane Battery Niles Siowala Neal

Roush Suspended and Fined by Baseball Officials

Roush, center fielder for the Cincinnati Nationals, was suspended indefinitely today by President Heydler and partner Ivy Wingo, and fined $50 for threats made with Empire McCormick at the Polo Grounds during last Tuesday’s game.

New York Wante! Roush Claimati Nationals Heydler Cather Ivy Wingo Sae Empire McCormick Polo Grounds Last Treaday Kama

Syracuse L takes a loss in rough league mix up

fragmented OCR lists players and teams including Syracuse Rochester Akron Tarento and Winherty. scattered names Perryman, Egan, Holmes, Justin, Connor, and Mannlngt appear amid a partial box score with unclear scores and placements.

Syracu Perryman Atudaens Sand Sulmors Fran Egan Holmes Justin Konnick Rochester Betton H ‘Asosta Mannlngt Bangousa Akron Winherty Walker Divinnoy Quinn Blyck Peterson Sandbore

Milwaukee versus Columbus and Kansas City match scores

American Association results show Milwaukee 1 Columbus J St Falls 2 Toledo 4 Kansas City and Louisville Minneapolis 8 1 Indianapolis with incomplete details.

Milwaukee Columbus Falls Toledo Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis

Juniors Win Inter-Class Track Meet in Seaside Park

Bridgeport Junior track and field team edged rivals 21 to 14 in a spirited inter class meet under ideal weather and a large crowd. Saur won the 100 and 2 5 yard dashes, with Galbiarti and Amel among protest-filled events, while Jepson led field events including high jump and long jump. Coach Al Anderson directed the meet providing caps, belts, shirts, and prizes to foster team effort.

Bridgeport Seaside Park Af Galbiatti Amel Frreshmen Saur Galgiarti Itook Galbiatt Cappori Lyon Damsel Yon Cappozi Shane McKeever Skane Fitzpatrick Mineter Topeus Capper Jepsin Anise Jepson Brésler Levesque Snurr Wales Baur al Anderson

Bates Powers Pittsfield Past Springfield With 12 Bases

Pittsfield defeated Springfield 7 to 5 in a well played game. Johnnie Bates collected two singles, two triples and a home run in five at bats, lifting Pittsfield with a standout power showing. Wilder also homered in the fifth as Pittsfield built the lead and held on for the victory.

Springfield Mass Pittsfield Johnnie Bates Wilder al Bh Poe Dams QO jRanter Brady Canes Bator Pielcuz Gaydon Alla Studing Horan Cramp Pittsfield Enon Lla Bates

Fuller and Meyerjak Victims Of Slugging Albany Tossers

In Waterbury Connecticut Albany defeated by 15 to 0 in a slugging battle. Fuller left after second inning after allowed five runs. Meyerjak pitched for Waterbury with multiple hits by Porter Armstrong Dameron Scanlon and others. Umpire McDonald. Time 2 hours. Lynn Athletic Club unable to face Red Sox due to out of town date, says business manager Gregan.

Fuller Meyerjak Albany Watherbury Conn McAlbany Brasscos Puller Mad Deer Leary Waterbury Borker Iiven Duneron Beausen McCorry Underhill Christie Hargrave Waller Porter Armstrong Dameron Scanlon Vhita Cosgrove Oinault Laat Brause Ind Meyerjack Yergack Brausen Dleyerjack Passio Shinauit Meeyerjack McDonald Frebman Fish School Johnson and Ostrofsky Arinners Lavery Lovielsoi Lynn Athletic Club Red Sox Gregan

Gallia Wins Own Game by Driving in Winning Run

Philadelphia pitcher Gallia drives home Pantletta in the winning run as Philadelphia tops Shirago. Chicago and Philadelphia players listed with hits, steals, and pitching details. Gallia credited with the win while Carter takes the loss. Umpires Mem and Emelic. Time 27:35.

Gallia Philadelphia Juscin Gailia Stgre Shirago Pantletta Chigach Piiladelchuta Poe Mack Rane Mourel Sheieber Paytt Miller Henlrys Weinert Martiny Santer Sodis Flack Williams Gacrifices Terry Chicago Kendryx Martin Carter Causey Welmery Hendrix Ig Uard Wemnert

Police Escort Guards Umpire as Mob Reacts to Call

Umpire Rigler had to be escorted from the field by regular and special police after St. Louis won 7 to 3. The crowd protested a seventh inning plate decision on a close call at first. Brooklyn and St. Louis players, umpires Rigler and Moran noted.

Rigler St. Louis Wournier Brookly ST Louis Brooklys Hipos Smith Myers Ek Sotle Fourier Sehide Schultz Grirth Lnvan Kilduf Schupm Mille Mohart Brager Grimth St. Louis Orn Brooklyn Hornsby Heathcote Pournier Schutsz Taran Olson Schroandt Schupp Lavan Fournier Grimea Sehmandt Grimes Smith Grimes Diehart Miller Moran

Vanitie Tops Resolute In Windward Yacht Race

In Newport June 10 the yacht Vanitie defeated the Resolute by about 64 seconds in the fifth America's Cup defense elimination race, leading by three minutes at the final mark before a brief sprint under spinnaker. The series stands 2-3 in favor of Resolute with two more races this week before a Bristol overhaul and a rest until June 14.

Newport B. F Vanitie Whiiter Variltte Bristol Windward

Sister Leads Brown Attack That Slaughters Senators

Sister powers Brown to a decisive win over Washington in a baseball game. Severeid three base hits and Sister's home run highlight a strong offensive effort. Milan and Shanks contribute with two-base hits and solid defense. Shaw takes the loss as Schacht blanks the opposition, with several double plays aiding Washington. Umpires Dineen and Nally.

St. Lewis Washington Tot Shaw Schacht Ane Bens Josh Waashingten Wsin Miiza Secon Sehache Brook—Shanks OvNettl Thompson Washington Dogo Ochti i St Lo Milan Sevel Jacobsen Willams Elferbo Tod Garber O'Neill Shanks Godeen Gerber Sister St. Lews Sehacht Davis Tiley Davis Harrig Dineen Nally Wune

Cornell to meet Cambridge and Oxford cross country team

Cornell will meet a combined Cambridge and Oxford cross country team in England in December. Graduate manager Romern Berry of the Cornell Athletic Association sent a cable to B D Rudd of Oxford accepting the invitation after the Oxford Cambridge track team visited Cornell in May. The seven man Cornell squad will leave in early December and return before January 5.

Ithaca N. X Cornell Cambridge Oxford England Romern Berry Cornell Athletic Association B. D. Rudd

Miss Zinderstein and Miss Walsh in Delaware Finals

In Wilmington Delaware Miss Zinderstein of Boston KiDis and Miss Walsh of Philadelphia reach the final round of the Delaware state women's singles tennis championship awaiting their Saturday match to determine the champion. Zinderstein defeated Mrs David Snnis of Granse New Jersey 3-6 6-3 while Walsh edged Miss Leslie Bancroft of Boston 7-4 3-6 in earlier play.

Wilmington Del Zidderstein Boston KiDis Walsh Philadelphi Simpies Bigedde Ann Townsend Philadelphia Delaware Miss Zingerstein David Snnis Qranse N. J Miss Walsh Leslie Bancroft Bogton

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