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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
11
Wimbledon coverage notes Vin Richards and partners dominating rounds with easy victories as top contenders fall behind. Report highlights Hunter and Washburn advancing, with tense matches and looming finals setting stage for a possible female showdown.
Bridgeport Trade aims for the state championship as Ridgepot Live hosts two crucial matchups. The Ridgepot team plans to upset locals and defend home court with strong defense and timely scoring.
Bears schedule a doubleheader with Waterbury this afternoon as the team aims for strong play. The Bears hope to overcome recent slow results and end a slide with sharp fielding and timely hitting. Local fans prepare for a busy sports day with practice sessions and a full crowd anticipated at the venue.
Philadelphia defeats Boston in both games with Schultz driving in key runs. Schultz belts two home runs as Phillies win 7 7 in game two after a sixth inning surge. Willams and Couch contribute homers and solid relief pitching.
Berlenbach appears unlikely to oppose Loungs Statin on the Milk Fund card. The feature bout has been altered with Jammy Slatier and other subs in the mix, as top contenders from The Being Perby vil to The Georg Perchy were discussed for a potential match lineup.
Emmerich stars as the Coal Heavers defeat Waterbury in a rugged contest. The standout performance includes timely hits and defensive stops, with key plays from Conwy and Duckett powering the victory as the lineup tests depth and endurance.
Washington takes both ends of a doubleheader to move into second place behind New York while Mogridge shines. Pirates defeat Reds as Cooper outhurls Luque and a shaky Pirates offense helps spark a surge in late innings.
The article previews the Bourne Cup with a focus on key matches and contenders. It highlights notable participants such as Spilla more, Mupo, and Darlenbach, and mentions upcoming tests for middleweight boxing and golf open contenders including Gene Sarazen. The tone mirrors a 1920s sports feature with emphasis on performances, training, and anticipated outcomes.
The DuPont factory team faces Porcupine in a key Industrial League clash tomorrow at Tenningsfield. Porcupine, anchored near the cellar, hopes to surprise leaders as they bolster their lineup with new players.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports electric light and power workers have the highest yearly fatalities followed by lumbermen and wood workers. Policemen and sheriffs rank third, with mining near the middle of the danger list. Other perilous fields include transportation by water, metal stamping, and oil and gas production.
Don Bogish did not meet Georgie West in Troy New York last night as the famed spaghetti mauler suffers a hand injury from Acorn club training. The bout is postponed until July 7.
Local fans will see the Tiehl Community nine debut next Sunday afternoon in Talefield as the Fairfield Legion hosts Hall Nine in a heated series. The season has seen the teams split previous meetings with Hall winning on July 22 and August 20, while Fairfield dominated early play and showcased strong hitting. The rivalry, marked by close scores and balanced stats, keeps expectations high for a decisive clash as weather and schedule permit.
Sarazen shot 75 as the Uncle Sam golf squad mostly lagged in the British Open qualifying at Formby and Hoylake. Taylor led with 70 while several Americans struggled on challenging links, facing injury and weather interruptions as the field began deliberations toward the title.
French shooter Coquelin de Lisle defeats American Private Kinwiddie in a tense 22 calibre title match. De Lisle races ahead late to seal the victory as Kinwiddie falters in the final moments.
The Connecticut State tennis championship for women will be held at the Couns Club of Canaan June 30 through July 5 under United States Lawn Tennis Association rules. Miss Ida Raymond holds the championship cup with Miss Helen Gilleaudeau and Miss [ilitan & har nan wid iwicg] as holders. Tournament referee is Miss H tT Taton. First and second prizes awarded. events include women's singles starting June 39% and 239 nom, women's doubles July 1 at 290 nom, singles July 2 and doubles July 4.
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