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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1920
Page
6
In a dramatic finish, the Spusters rallied with four runs in the ninth to beat Albany 6 to 5. Emerick delivered a clutch two-run hit, Layher scored on a fielder’s choice, and Lundquist contributed key contact as McCorry and Orr closed strong. The rally capped a wild game with heavy winds, late-inning drama, and a pivotal comeback.
Chicago reports Artie Mucke a former Wisconsin weight star was exonerated after a protest over professionalism and awarded a central AAU championship medal. Basketball is set to be dropped from national sports control, as the Cantral AAU approves. A lively baseball game description shows late scoring and base running drama at Sea Side Park with errors and notable plays by Grimes, Brackett, and Capes.
New York Giants edge Philadelphia in a tense game with timely hits and strong fielding. Toney and Causey starred from the box as New York forged ahead with sharp batting and key defensive plays saving three runs. Dale Burns and Williams contributed in the field while Wells, Wrightstone, and Causey delivered crucial at bats to seal the win.
Sir Thomas Lipton plans to use the Shamrock in trials ahead of the America's Cup. The article notes Shamrock sails and adjustments as Lipton scouts New York and nearby ports for tuning before the main competition.
Dartmouth defeats Yale 992 to 970 in a close contest reported by telegram. Match details indicate a Yale effort against Dartmouth with a final score near a thousand points, illustrating an unusual scoring format.
A chaotic practice narrative captures a tensed scene surrounding the ace of clubs as he clashes with teammates, delivers brutal swings, and erupts in a wall of drama. The account details balks, injuries, and a tense bench as the crowd watches, while the ace cools off under showers outside the clubhouse.
St Louis routed three Chivaso pitchers 12 to 1 as Heath returned from illness to pitch seven solid innings except for two rough frames. Offense exploded with 18 hits led by Gideon Valein Loonie Ta and Tobia, while Kerr struggled in relief.
A fragmented report notes Al Delay was reinstated after an earlier expulsion in 1915. The meeting discussed governance actions and the horde to run for wages, with unclear references to St. Claire and local association disputes.
A meeting of the team is to be held at night on MORLL Avenue to discuss a possible reply and address several issues. The club seeks to end the challenge and move forward with a plan at the stated location.
May 4 Boston defeats New York 6 to 3 in the final game of the series. Hoyt, who won the opener, is knocked out in the fourth inning for his first loss of the season. Quinn pitched well, keeping Boston hits scattered as weather delayed play for an hour and Umpire Wallin cleared the New York bench.
Philadelphia 6 Washington 6 in a tight game filled with errors and small exploits. Key players included Burns Strunk Perry and Galloway with Ruganoo and Griffin making notable defensive plays. Zachary and Perry pitched with few walks and a wild pitch noted. Time 1 43.
Yesterday's Eastern League scores show Albany 3, Bridgeport 6 with multiple games postponed. Today's slate features Boston at Philadelphia, New York at Pittsburgh, and Chicago at Cincinnati, plus others including Cleveland 1, Philadelphia 4, and Chicago 4.
Race results list multiple events for three and four year olds plus maidens. Names include yx furiones Belent Galt Mt. Boel Dokey Jane and Foreclosure. Lexington first race features Opportunity and Bullox with a 3000 purse and top placers. Other races name Vine Reitz Annie De an Marry and Louf Coeur De Ter with varied stakes and finish times.
Detroit defeated Cleveland 2 to 1 to win its second game of the season. Detroit scored both runs in the ninth inning as Bush and Veach crossed home plate after Coot sagged. Cleveland had a run in the eighth on a play involving Bush and Myers, with Dauss pitching for Detroit.
Brassiers hit opportunely to defeat Weissmen by eight to one in New Haven as rain halted play after six innings. Earlier innings saw steady offense and decisive runs before weather stopped the action.
In a busy slate, Toronto edged Syracuse 7 2 7 while Rochester and Reading posted wins. Notable performances included Gaston Sounan and Boyer for Reading and Barnes Walker Frank Knevisen and Egan for Baltimore.
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