Local players lead in batting averages and pitching wins
Fisher tops the Ka League at bat with .397 after a slight dip of three points in the week. Cosgrove misses two games while Byars also shares a .387. Mullen at .344, Lertus .414, Emmerich .413 chase, Helder at .291 and Toperton .276. Rodriguez and Smith at .275, Irving at .255. Fortune leads pitching with six wins in seven starts, Frieg four of five, and Jonagon tied with six wins in eight starts.
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Jos Cosgrove
Eddie Byars
Bridgeport
Mullen
Lertus
Emmerich
Bridgeport High Prepares for Danbury Clash Tomorrow
Bridgeport High School nine travels to Danbury to face the Danbury team after a prior 2 to 1 win by Danbury over Bridgeport Trade School. Paddy Lavery likely to start as pitcher as the Hilltoppers seek revenge and improve batting with remaining games highlighted in the state schedule. The team also plans to meet Greenwich and Crosby High this week before a key June 24 showdown with Anertford High School.
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Waivers Sought on Ball and Mathog by New Haven
The New Haven baseball club seeks waivers on Neal Ball and Nate Mathog to stay within league limits after acquiring Bud her and Snooks Dowd. Mathog, a capable fielder with weak bat, may be claimed by another Eastern League club. Ball, aging but valuable as coach, is crowded out of regular shortstop duties by Goff and Dowd. Fisher, from St Joseph’s, joins Profs in right field. recalls from SunMotre not final.
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New Haven
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Rush
Washington
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Westports Lose In Two Inning Game To Crescenta
Westports fall 11 to 4 in 12 innings at Compo Lot as Crescenta from Nor walk ties game in ninth then scores two more in twelfth. Shoppey hits first homer of season with runner aboard, Hartigan bloops a triple, both clubs power the ball but outfielders stifle rallies.
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Abe Mitchell
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Nashville Seeks Infielder Hillis After Refusal to Report
Nashville club in the Southern association seeks young infielder Hillis who has refused to report to Waterbury. Hillis is recommended by Bobby Murray, ex Worcester shortstop, now with a Southern league team. Negotiations involve selling Hillis to a Nashville rival as part of shift moves.
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Gas Light Nine Defeats Triple A’s in Key Game
Gas Light Nine topped Triple A’s by a decisive margin as Mannine starred in the fielding display. The contest highlighted Gas Light's strong hitting and outplayed Triple A’s throughout, with memorable moments recorded by local observers.
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Senators Bunch Tops Browns In Second Game Of Series
Washington defeated St. Louis 3 to 1 to win the second game of the series. Zachary allowed twelve hits but was steady in clutch moments and Washington turned three double plays to protect the lead.
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Corinthian Nine Defeats Trumbull 10 to 5 in Heavy Clash
The Corinthian Lodge beat the Trumbull nine 10 to 5 on Saturday. Fox and Black led the winners with two hits each while Murray did the damage for Trumbull. Sterling pitched for Corinthian striking out 16 and Lund retired. Duffs caught superbly in a high‑scoring game.
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Yankees Face Pitching Crunch With Star Rotation
Miller and Carl Mays argue over workload as the Yankees juggle six strong pitchers. May asserts that weekly work is insufficient, demanding more frequent turns to stay in peak condition. Despite early success, the 1920 season shows heavy reliance on multiple hurlers as the Yankees push toward another pennant.
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Herman and Kaplan Box Tomorrow in Queensboro Fight
Babe Hennan of California and Lon Kid Kaplan of Merriden draw at Polo Grounds last Saturday afternoon. They are set for a twelve round flyweight bout at Queensbury Streets in Long Island next night. They have met three times. Herman won the first on decision, Kaplan won the second.
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Kid) Kaplan
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Looking the New Week Over in Sportlight Commentary
Grantland Rice surveys upcoming events across boxing golf and tennis, predicting champions and rivalries. He weighs Hagen against Sarazen for the British Open, notes Pancho Villa versus Jimmy Wilde, and previews Wimbledon and upcoming baseball pennant races with emphasis on American and British contests.
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Faye Duncan
Mitchell
Ray
Croon
Vincent Richards
England
Bil Johnston
Jimmy Wilde
Pancho Villa
New York
From Caddie to Champion Iron play and form in golf
The article argues that iron proficiency, firm and compact swings, and proper through‑the‑ball contact distinguish top amateurs from others. It notes champions like Rouby Jones, Chick Evans, and Francis Ouimet built their iron games young, and advises using three‑quarter power, avoiding overswing, and practicing with mashie and niblick to master controlled distance and accuracy.
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Chick Evans
Francis Quimet
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Luque Pitches Reds to Victory Over Phillies
Luque allowed seven innings of strong pitching as the Cincinnati Reds defeated Philadelphia to win the second game of the series. Glazner pitched well until the third, when three hits and an error produced the Phillies only runs. Luque improved to seven wins in eight starts, with Roush and Caveney contributing key hits and defensive plays for Cincinnati.
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Fairfield Legion Defeats A. R. Nines 13 to 3 at Legion Field
The Fairfield American Legion nine overwhelmed the American Enkol team of Bridgeport 13 to 3 at Legion Field. Risley held Bridgeport concealed in early innings, McGarry closed strong, and Fairfield exploded for four runs in the fourth and sixth innings. Cavanaugh and Leahy led hits while Larkin managed relief duties.
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New England tennis championship draws Hartford eyeing world class field
Hartford prepares for the 22nd annual New England tennis championship with entries from top metropolitan players and a possible first U S appearance by Manuel Alonso. The field features Tilden, Alonso, Fukuda, Dinwoodle and nearly the Yale team, signaling a metropolitan and international turn for the event.
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South American heavy keeps Italian foe out in two rounds
In Havana June 19 Luis Firpo battered Italian Jack Herman as a crowd of 6000 watched a three minute finish. Firpo weighed 217 3 4 pounds to Herm an's 152 8 4, trading early blows before a swift rush ended the fight with Herman knocked out in the second round.
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Kaceys Conquer Veteran Combine At Bullard Field
The Knights of Columbus defeated the Veterans of Foreign War by a score of 7 to 0 at Bullard's Field yesterday afternoon. Tommy Lavery pitched four innings for the Knights, allowing one hit, while Billy Nelson then held the Veterans scoreless in relief.
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Wheeler Wins State Doubles Tennis Championship
George M. Wheeler, the city tennis champion, pairs with Joseph B. Morse of the New Haven Lawn Club to win the state doubles title. They defeat A. H. Chapin of Springfield and A. Ware Merriman of New Haven 6 1 4 6. Chopin takes singles title by beating Morse in the Chats. Morse was eliminated by Chapin in the semifinal.
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Red Sox Beat Hartford Club in Benefit Game
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Dixies game pro club of this city in an easy afternoon win, scoring 12 to 13. The game benefited local disabled veterans. Players Fullerton Simpson Menosky Walters Kelly and Muluoon contributed for Boston.
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Three Inter-Church baseball games at Leside Park
Three league games are set for Leside Park tonight with matches Methodist versus Park Street Congregational Presbyterians versus Stratford Methodist and United Congregational versus Washington Park The next day Wiret Methodist and United Congregational will clash in another issue at the same venue
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Le Chapucin Wins French Derby Prize at Chantilly
Le Chapucin ridden by F Williama won the jockey club prize known as the Pronch Perky at Chantilly. Noel finished second and Sy Gallahad with McGee the American jockey placed third. Lament grows over fashion submerged by spectators. Chantilly notes a change from spring fashion launches. Heirs of estates in Fingland head to Oxford University for a special agriculture course.
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Columbia Oarsmen Enjoy Day of Rest
Poughkeepsie June 10 The Columbia crews paused for a Sunday rest at Crumb Elbow as Coach Jim Rice enforces a no drills rule. The tinkling piano keys and rustling newspapers marked a quiet day away from rowing practice.
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