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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
9
In a May 1 game at Brooklyn the Pirates staged a late surge, Grimm homering and another run driven in to seal a high scoring affair, 8 to 7. Dodgers and Pirates combined for multiple hits as pitching struggled, with several players contributing in a chaotic offensive display.
Rourke the Polo Grounds matchmaker says Gibbons refused a Gotham bout while promoters in Shelby claim better terms were offered. May bet would have surpassed Dempsey earnings if Shelby money posts, Gibbons camp disputes offer and venue.
Alpine Nine routed Burritt Company 9 to 1 in a Saturday afternoon game at Yelley Mill Park. The Alpine club now prepares for future league play and aims to extend its winning streak in upcoming city or state contests.
The Prdgopmt Bagh Rebel track team gears up for Yale scholastics at New Haven on May 4. Red and Black are defending High School division champions and aim to repeat. several sprinters and field athletes, including Donbullian Carley Me fluire Whelan and Adams, are noted contenders.
Cincinnati defeated Boston in the ninth inning when Roush's fly dropped in short center for two bases and he scored on Bohne's single. Burns had two doubles and two singles as the Reds rallied to win.
The report details Gene Tunney’s anxiousness to meet Mike M’Tigue soon. It discusses Georges Carpentier’s fight last Sunday, noting a late surge and controversy over performance. Experts doubt Carpentier’s ability to regain top form, while observers question weight class alignment for a potential Meltigue bout.
The Annex group announces season organization and seeks bookings with 13 to 15 year old teams. Target teams include Marie Cubs and Prector Jui. Players Bandinas, Harry, Bendetta, Minnettas, Squalinti, Licanels, and Beyet invited to participate this week.
The article notes Jim O’Rourke batting .433 for Toronto, with other former major leaguers like Brady and Gonzales also shining in league play. Alexander allowed 12 hits through nine innings as Chicago clubs toppled him, yet he issued no walks or hit batters in his fifth straight start.
Waterbury overcame Albany 8 to 4 in a lively pasting featuring three triples and three doubles. Rick spitz and Connolly starred in the hitting drive, while Liten argued with the umpire Breslin and was ejected. training plans for Dempsey City camp cited ahead of July 4 bout with Gibbons in Shelby Montana.
Pitcher Paddy Lavery hurled another strong game, limiting New Haven to four hits as Bridgeport beat Hilltop 2 to 1 at Seaside. A costly error by Garden Patroler aided the Bridgeport two-run eighth inning, with Tiernan and Carr driving in runs after McLean’s misplay. Despite out hitting Elm City 7 to 4, Bridgeport failed to deliver clutch hits earlier, while Creming provided the Hilltoppers’ lone score in the fifth. Captain Shes contributed two hits in four trips and solid fielding.
Yonkers scene buzzed as three heavyweights trained at Yonkee Stadium. Jess Willard, 238 pounds, sparred eight rounds with two partners while Floyd Johnson and George Godfrey tested a one two on a gym crew. Jack McAuliffe, 24, worked with a bag against Luis Fuentes and Pirpo trained at Madison Square Garden, aiming for about 218 pounds ringside.
Cipla Baum announces four amateur sampling events at the Placa theatre across the next three weeks each Thursday night. Registrants should pick up card G27 to enter, with Kaup and Lorierre noted as coordinators.
Haven will host guests of Gene McCann's club this afternoon. Also scheduled is a Ladies Day with Bridgeport’s team, free admission for veterans, and a fire vigil to the Eagle pasture. Bridgeport will play at Bprius field for the week’s remainder as ball nine holds practice tonight at Se vege part.
Danbury High defeated Naugatuck 4 to 3 in ten innings yesterday afternoon at Slatcing City. Baker drove in two runs with a double, Thompson scoring on base. Naugatuck earlier beat Bridgeport High. players Baker Lund Saunders and King are noted.
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