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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1921
Page
7
A Yokohama plan advances to establish a modern baseball hall and diamond, forming the Tokohima Baseball Company. Promoters aim to recruit U S and other players, train professionals, and host large crowds with paid admission to fund facilities and upkeep.
Cleveland defeats Chicago 5-1 in the season finale as Me Making Ns and the lineup collect multiple hits behind Coveleskie. Notable performances include Hooper, Speaker, and Collins driving runs while Taveleskie and Morris contribute on the mound in a decisive win.
Fans weigh in on a hypothetical match citing Carpentier s superior skill and reach. They claim Carpentier can dodge Dempsey until exhaustion then finish him, insisting experience and form favor the French champion over the American legend.
Brooklyn outfielder Tom Griffith, a versatile big league performer, is celebrated for his hitting and entertainment skills. He is noted as a songwriter and a singer who has even invented a portable baby bed, with oblique references to vaudeville tours and his family.
The article profiles Major League players Lee Meadow and Toporcer who wear glasses with magnified lenses to read and track pitches. Despite severe eyesight limits, they succeed at the plate and in the field, arguing glasses give them a competitive edge and that sighted accuracy aids batters and fielders alike.
Tigers star Marty Heilman leads in hits while Tris Speaker and Joe Sewell of the Indians share the lead with top run totals. Babe Ruth eyes home runs with five, Gramley Harris shows speed with six stolen bases, and Jim Bagby heads Indians pitchers with four wins and no defeats. Indians set modern record by using 23 players in a game, first AL club to reach 100 hits in a game, April 23. Davis without a victory. rookie Stephenson climbs hitting ladder, Cobb streak noted, Ty Cobb era referenced.
The Industrial M A conducted a three day shot put meet at the Holie and Wis plant in Bridgeport. Experienced throwers and newcomers participated with Racine runner up to Sam Edwards, and plans to publish winners for six industries culminating in a gold medal.
In a lively match at Meeld avenue Vermont pro Tack Bender and John Arrell of Newtown defeated a two-man Massachusetts pocket billiard duo. The star play featured a notable run of 49 by Render, with both Marre and Render planning future exhibitions nationwide.
A fragmentary OCR style list shows ships and voyage dates tied to routes from New York to Cherbourg Southampton Mauretania Aquitania and other liners. Mentions Liverpool bound vessels Vestris Carmania Saxonia and Columbia with May June July August sailing hints.
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