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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1923

Page

23

Ouimet Wins St Georges Cup By A Stroke At Sandhurst

Francis Ouimet of Boston, former American champion, defeated Oregon titleholder Dr. Willing of Portland by one stroke to capture the St Georges challenge cup in a 36 hole match at Sandhurst. Ouimet shot 77 in the final round while Willing posted 78, overcoming a tight duel and a dramatic 20 foot chip attempt that stopped inches from the hole.

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Ansonia to Play St George Team

The Ansonia Soccer Team hosts the Sons of St. George at the Meadows Sunday. After several defeats in the State League the Sons have been strengthened and hope to regain form. Kilroy replaces Streetly who broke his arm two weeks ago. Hartford and Manchester clash in another State League game.

Ansonia Sons of St. George the Meadows Armor Ciew Kilroy Streetly Hartford Manchester Xmanchester Paint of Merriin, Tomer]ly Whieaga Gometoels Tula de Feanny

Quimet Best Amateur Sums Up English Expert

London May 4 Bernard Darwin of The Times rates Quimet as possibly the best amateur golfer living and notes he has earned the cup for the first time in history. Darwin says Wiling is a determined fighter and could pose in the lip tournament, but concedes the better golfer won today.

London Ita Quimet Bernard Darwin Times Darwin Wileling

Dusty League Opens With Parade This Afternoon

The Industrial Baseball League prepares for its official opening with a 2 PM parade from the Welfare Building led by motorcycle police and Crane corps officials. Notables from American Chain, General Electric, Bridgeport Brass, Manning Maxwell & Moore, Warner Brothers, and others will throw first balls at three designated diamonds. Attendance is forecast to set a league record.

Industrial Baseball League Lincoln Crimi Corps Michael Sassognre Sei Ss Arthur Leddy Umpil Newfield Pack McLaren Stevenson American Chain Company Pitcher W. Stewart Clark General Electric Company Diamond No. Seaside Part William R. Wi Shster Bridgeport Brass Company C. Graesser Manning, Maxwell & Moore Diamond No. 5 Seaside Park Frank Cutler Cnimpany Win Howard Smith Warner Brothers Campa Newfielt Park American Chain General Electic Anthony Scinte Searer Joseph Sterback Diamond Diamond No

Senators defeat Red Sox in series opener with 7 to 4 win

Washington opened the series by defeating Boston 7 to 4. The game featured a loose, free-for-all style with Ware hitting a home run to right field as the Red Sox struggled to capitalize on early chances.

Senators RED Sox Waashington Washington Boston Today Sox Lising Vearlers Boston Inster Skinner Harris D Burns Reiche Cl Pittenger Pigich E A Ferguson Ds O Plercy O'Dow Fullerton Devormer Black Orf Juder Inslin Ware Ruuel Follingsworth Sher Fewster Hillingsworth Harri Gostin Pigmnanes Howe Wada Pittonger Shack An Harel Burns Jefe Rosia Ashing Att & Prey Hollingawnin Hollingsworth Iy Verton Tugsel Piercy O'Doug Fuller Ae L Hallingsworth Enserth Yin Vampires—Holmes, Connolly and Eyn Vime

Meadows Circuits With Sacks Full But Giants Win

In Philadelphia on May 4 New York opened the series by winning 9 to 6 in thirteen innings. Meadows sparked the attack with bases loaded, Frisch singled, and Young scored on a double as the Giants beat the Phillies in extras. Hubbell pitched for New York and teams combined for late-inning drama in a high-scoring National League contest.

Philadelphia Neww York Eals Nehl Meadows Wiliams Frisch Young Youngs

The Sportlight by Grantland Rice on baseball and golf legends

Grantland Rice muses on boxing and golf legends and the idea of enduring records. He sketches Johnson and Willard, discusses Sweetser and Deal matchups, and weighs Scott's record against seven years of effort, plus notes on public reactions and a witty letter about slicing balls.

Yale to Feel Loss as Mack Leaves Track Work

Yale faces a major gap in track and field with Mack's retirement looming. Yonney Rack announces the veteran coach's departure after football season, prompting a search for a successor while Yale prepares for Notre Dame and the intercollegiates.

YALE Mack Johney Rack Vetern Tralnd Te Blue Notre Dame Prince Jony Harvat al Lie Aeve Teuhic Ao Eou Flaven Sone Lo Ayecbs Ug Irina Ponty Billy Wrath Alvan Bay

Indianapolis Race Attracts Thirty Five Cars

Thirty five cars entered the Indianapolis Motor Speedway event on May 30. Field includes noted entrants from various teams seeking speed and position.

Indianapolis

Darcy Flynn claims Bogash fears Jimmy Darcy in boxing row

Leo P Flynn, rep of Jimmy Darcy, accuses Lou Bogash of dodging a May 24 bout and vows Darcy will fight Bogash for money or marbles. Flynn touts Darcy’s tough record against top contenders including Greb and Gibbons and predicts a quick KO if matched.

Leo P. Flynn Jimmy Darcy Joe Smith Lou Bogash Jimmy Darcey Bridseport Jane Darcy Harry Greb Jeff Smith Tom Gibbons Ortega Box Bogash Low Horie Town Engash Bozash Leo P.flyd

Four Tennis Cracks to Vie on Brooklawn Court Today

Wat son M. Washburn Dean Mathey Morris Williams and Zeng Schmid zu are set for exhibition matches at Brooklawn Country club in Bridgeport. Two singles and one doubles event begin at 3 o clock with pairings to be decided on arrival. The four players, ranked among the nation s best, draw local tennis fans for a royal treat at the compact Brooklawn venue.

Bridgeport Pation Watson M. Washburn Dean Mathey Morris Williams Zeng Schmidzu Brooklawn Country Club Siyles Bill Tilden B. Johnson Vincent Richards Wills Brooklawn Washburn Black Rock Sazi Orient Williams Mathey Bivvars Willams Tilden Johnson Aces Brooklawn Courts

Frank Woodward Sold to Reading Club

Owner George Wells of the New Haven club announced that Frank Woodward a star pitcher for three seasons has been sold to the Reading club of the International League. Woodward recently returned to Haven after four failed major league tries and refused to wear an Eastern League uniform again. Weedle holds the strikeout record for the circuit and had trials with Washington Chicago St. Louis and Philadelphia.

George Wells New Haven Frank Woodward Prefs Reading Club Woodie Haven White Sox Brade E Readng Weedle Washington Chicaso St. Louis Phlladelphia

Bridgeport High Ball Team to Face Naugatuck This Afternoon

Bridgeport High School aims for a third straight win as they meet Naugatuck High School at Valley City. Coach Eddie Reilly plans to start Paddy Lavery on the mound after a strong showing against Waterbury teams. lineup remains Grant, Lavery, Banville, Cremmins, Shea, O’Connor, Roper, Meld, Carr, and Fennell.

Bridgeport High School Naugatuck High School Valley City Eddie Reilly Paddy Lavery Hilliop Lavery Waterbury Reilly Nancy Wilhy Grant Catch Nitch Banville Crermins Shea O'Connor Roper Carr Fennell

Sacred Hearts Defeat St Josephs 10 to 1 at Sea Side Park

Sacred Hearts, reigning Parochial school league champions, opened their title defense with a 10 to 1 win over St Josephs at Sea Side Park yesterday. Pitcher Lank struck out 11, Doherty was removed in the second inning, and Sacred Hearts produced a strong offensive attack led by Yates, Massey, Sank, and Cinetmus.

Sacred Heart St. Josephs Seaside Park Lank Doherty Sacred Hearts Aaced St. Foe Yates Massey Cinetmus

Lip tuck to pitch for Lock Woods Norwalk game

Liptak, a local youth pitcher for the Lockwoods of Norwalk, will take the mound for a third time against the Knight of Columbus of Norwalk tomorrow afternoon. He lost the first game to the Kaceys and retired injured in the second. Joe seeks revenge with hopes of a strong showing. AT McCarter a local taker will handle the receiving for the Lockwoods. Myrtle Cats aim for a third straight win against Red Stars at Sea de Park this morning at 10 o clock.

Liptak Lockwoods Norwalk Knight of Columbus Lockwood Tomorow Kaceys By & Iwto Joe McCarter Myrtle Cats Red Stars Seade Park

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