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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
6
Springfield Ponies fall to visiting squad as Marty Walsh shines with key hits and defensive plays. Roy Grimes and Gene Brackett spark offense while Layher and Grimes trade double plays turning the tide late in the game.
In Newark New Jersey a card at the club on South Street Thursday features Archie Cameron in the star bout as his protege Long meets Tommy Shea of Guy in the main event. Other listed bouts include Frank Boyne against Young Chip and Kid Roach.
In a tight game at Bridgeport, Springfield tallied four runs while Bridgeport edged them out 4 to 3. Key contributions came from Roy Grimes who doubled and Goebel who stole a base, with Walsh earning the win and MacDonald the loss.
Secretary Jimmy Kelly announced that all Sunday games will now begin at 3 oclock to accommodate over a thousand fans misled earlier. He noted Friday’s unfenced game drew a partisan crowd, with wet grounds delaying play. Today Americans face Pontes at Newfield Park with a 3:39 p.m. start.
Montreal May 2 Colonel W Grant Moreden announces the consolidation of Canadian ring, vinel, coal and transportation companies into the British Steel corporation with a large capital. He calls it the largest merger in the British empire after United Wales Steel and plans to link Atlantic iron and coal deposits with steel making resources of Great Britain.
Sweden mourns as Crown Princess Gustav Adolph dies at Baden after an ear inflammation and December operation. King Gustave and Queen Victoria are en route from Nixvaa to attend the funeral. The physicians cite general blood poisoning as the cause following the illness. Also reports from Rome note May Day demonstrators at Pola shaking through a paradecade.
A distorted account recounts a Pinehurst tournament tale claiming J P Sousa was persuaded to publish a rumored piece. The piece describes a shell salesman forging an introduction to Sousa and fabricating a tale of a real Sousa work to induce publication.
Hartford faced a three run lead slipping away as Weissmen staged a comeback. In a tense first inning, Hartford boosted a home run but Weissmen answered with timely hits and solid pitching to secure a 5 to 3 win.
New York May 2 Miss Zinderstein of Boston will join forces with Molla Mallory the former American singles champion for the Wimbledon doubles event May 29. Mallory and Zinderstein plan to pair with W. Wishlman for the mixed doubles and may also compete in other events. The British organizers invited the Americans to travel for the tennis season and the American team leaders indicated it could advance relations between the two countries in women’s tennis.
The Bridgeport Boys Club, with players C. McGraw R. Pare rel and others, performed in a recent exhibition at Serenide Park. The team, among the fastest in the organization's history, plans a new hall and aims for a strong season this year.
Cincinnati May 2 Cooper allowed four singles and no home runs as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 7 to 0 in the fastest major league game this season. Sallee started for Pittsburgh and worked five innings before Daubert and others pushed in runs.
Washington won the game 6 to 4 over Philadelphia as the visitors rallied in the ninth with six players, Johnson closing the frame by forcing the final outs. Key players included Dykes, Walker, and Harvis for Philadelphia, and Shannon and Maylor for Washington, with notable pitching from Naslow and Trickson.
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Lone Spars won 4 to 1 against Columbula Graphophonn Sunday afternoon. Bogdary led with two long doubles and two hits as Lone Star A. 0. challenged Greens Farms for a game on May 11 while inviting immediate responses by phone.
In Indianapolis Toledo leads 5 to 4 over American Association with bovisville scoring seven and Columbus at 1. The fragment presents a chaotic scoreline with multiple teams and unclear structure.
A satirical critique of Congress and presidential politics. It mocks lawmakers looping for power and veto authority, describes candidates playing to public opinion, staging campaigns with elaborate pretenses, and the spectacle of paid votes and staged publicity to win the presidency.
The week featured Cincinnati’s world champions pacing the league with four straight wins as Brooklyn and Chicago shuffled standings. Cleveland and St Louis kept pressure, while Philadelphia gained ground with strong hitting and pitching. Ruth resumed his power for New York as Boston faltered in shutouts.
The article recalls historic extended games with Dodgers and Athletics competing in marathon efforts. It notes a 28 inning Brooklyn victory in 1957 and mentions other long games involving the Braves, Pirates, Red Sox, and Cubs, with players like Varasoy and Dye cited in connection to multi-hour, multi-inning battles across MLB.
Chicago overcame St Louis 6 4 in ten innings as Isilifer drove in Lagkert with a double. Paskeri started the locals’ rally with a long hit and Plank, Stock and others contributed. Winning pitcher Alexander, loser Halas in a tight contest timed at 2 20.
CambNtIgi Massachusetts May meet featured TIGER CREW overpowering rivals with a decisive win as Princeton clocked 9 minutes 47 seconds in the main race. Harvard and Penn finished strong in prelims while Nassau’s crew under faculty coach De Duncan Spach won the freshman race, and Harvard edged Yale in the junior varsity.
Scarce berries push farmers to ask 23 to 20 cents per quart with retail prices up to 40 cents. Shortage stems from market disruptions and substitution by more profitable crops, stressing consumers amid limited supply.
Beardsley Park Golf Links in Bridgeport isopen for a new season with public access for players. Henry Cussi returns as the pro, bringing experience from Rye and Brooklawn. his brother AL Quick is at Westogue Country Club Stratford. The nine hole course is in fair condition though work continues. several holes exceed 400 yards and a shed with club hooks has been added for players.
Worcester boosts five runs in the sixth inning as Gallaghan drives to left for a key triple and Connolly helps turn the tide. Attendance tops 4,090 at the new American Virg baseball park in Waterscay with Worcester winning 5 to 1 over Waterbury. Bennett earns the win while MeQuade takes the loss as Ennis and Petequin umpire.
Memphis 2 Nashville Mobile 7 Atlanta 6 New Orleans 3 Little Rock 7 Chattanooga 3 Birmingham 3.
New York May 2 Ruth Ruth delivers a second home run in two days as the Yankees ride a five-hit sixth inning including three homers and two walks to pull ahead. Jones faltered in the sixth and the streak continued with strong fielding by Scot and Ward. Final score shows the Yankees leading 3-none.
Yesterday results show Bridgeport tied Springfield 4 to 6, Waterbury 1, New Haven 6, Hartford 3, Albany 4, Bittefield 0. Today’s schedule lists Hartford at New Haven, Springfield at Bridgeport, Margester at Waterbury, Pintefied at Albany.
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