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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
10
Ruth hit his seventh home run as the New York Yankees pounded Washington pitchers for eighteen safeties in a 3 2 opening win. Mays held the Jocals to five hits, while Ruth delivered the milestone homer in the third inning.
Bartfield and Bogash have been matched for the main bout of the air boxing card to be held by Bridgeport Athletic and Amusement at the Arena on State Street May. George Dwyer finally secured Bartfield’s sign up, drawing interest from Waterbury Haven and Brooklyn promoters. Bogash begins hard training immediately aiming to be in peak shape by May 22.
Pittsfield beat Albany 14 to 5 at home in a heavy hitting game. Bates and Lorry starred with key hits as Pittsfield sent ten runs across in the third inning, forcing Albany to replace three pitchers. Stolen bases by Leary and Donohue highlighted the rally as Pittsfield gained the lead and held on for the win.
Paris May 6 Georges Carpentier the European heavyweight champion prepares for his first trip to the United States to meet Jack Dempsey for the world title. With manager Francois Descammon and trainer Paul Tournee he sails on La Saverde from Havre. He says he is eager and unafraid, aiming to prove he is no mere sentimental rival.
The Acorns stage their first smoker of the season next Thursday on Kassuth Street featuring five bouts headlined by Willie Cappy of New Jersey versus Lee Johnson the featherweight contender. Steve Ruddy meets Youngs Jim Bones while Rattler of the world pairs with Young Roach in a semi final. Others include Nelson opposing Jay White and Fighting Million against Hard Times. Freddie Dosse and Gke McGovern appear as ring talent with Writer Hartman and Arch Cameron arranging matchups. notable ringside attendees include Smiling Jo g Smith and Teals, former welterweight champion.
In May Chicago nosed ahead after visitors tied the score, winning 7 to 4. Clarence Twomly started the decisive rally with a single, followed by a sacrifice and key hits as Chicago surged to take the lead.
Westcott Kingdon, Gene McCann's new shortstop, held the Pacific Coast record for consecutive errorless games at 22. He previously played for Portland in the Preifis Chas league and for the Focland club, later moving through Joplin and other teams before joining Los Angeles. The article traces Kingdon’s career movements and the record achievement amid trade turmoil.
Harvard and Princeton crews prepared for the Harvard Princeton regatta on Lake Carnegie with final workouts in choppy conditions. Navy arrived late for practice as weather improved but still windy and rough. Harvard coach Haines predicted Navy's possible win while praising Harvard's strong eight ahead of the varsity coxed race.
Yesterday Pittsfield 4 Albany 5 with rain causing several postponements. Today games include Hartford versus Bridgeport Waterbury versus Springfield New Haven against Worcester Albany versus Pittsfield and New York versus Washington Boston versus Philadelphia Detroit against St Louis Chicago versus Cleveland Pittsburgh and Cincinnati show scores or statuses. Rain again causes delays in multiple matchups across leagues.
Fragmentary sports wire noting teams and players across cities Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Toronto Baltimore Reading and others with names like Withrow Dod son Niebergall Ogden and De vine. The garbled text references a game or standings with scorers and venues but lacks clear results or dates.
The Bridgeport State Trade school team was set to face Booth Preparatory of New Haven at Malleable Tron field yesterday afternoon but rain postponed the game to next Friday at Seaside Park if weather allows.
Whitney colors headline the Derby card as favorites for the three year olds and two fillies, in the seventh renewal of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Post positions, weights, and jockeys listed with top weight 126 pounds for colts, 121 for the fillies Prudery and Careful. Remaining nominees to be entered forty five minutes before paddock call. field includes Behave Yourself, Uncle Velo, Leonardo II, Billy Barton, and others among 15 carded starters.
In New York Stanislaus Abyzko of Poland won the world heavyweight catch-as-catch-can title, defeating Fad Straneier Lewis of San Jose after 23 minutes. Lewis failed to escape a neck lock and was pinned as the Polish challenger weighed 226 pounds. Nearby note mentions Wheel weather permitting tryouts at Milford Prep School with 26 men vying for a berth on the Wheel club roster.
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