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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

6

Bears Fall in Eleven Inning Contest to Hillies 3 2

Purcell belts a seventh inning homer to tie the score and drives a game winning hit in the eleventh as Bridgeport Hillies beat the Bears 3 to 2 at Newfield Park. Luck Howe and Johnny Horan reach deep into pitching duels before Purcell’s late heroics seal the win. Bud Stapleton day honors and a horseshoe bouquet highlight a tough, low offense night with both teams limited to singles and a few extra base hits.

Bridgeport Pittsfield Newfield Park Luck Howe Johnny Horan Hillies Bears Purcell Ethe Stapleton Bud Stapleton Hia Park City Harry Purcell Ee Fa Andy Parker Borie Drew Burke Red Torphy Sivita Mee Howe Bridge Rodriguez Drew Rosse Tell Burker Bange Pearce MacPhee Enzes Wotell Rodrigues Burke Theen Moran Thea Ghies Ridgeport H. Purcell Bwenter Rose Torphy Tapleton Cashman Reing Purcell Starr Tnce Burns Kirkham Gore

Foresters Hold Practice Workout At Seaside Park

The Foresters teams held a lengthy practice at Seaside Park this morning as they prepare for the Inter-Court League opener in a few weeks. They will train again Wednesday night with a fast circuit of five teams prior to league entry selections from top players in the league.

Foresters Seaside Park Y Steidas Tarkity Nathaniel Wheeler Nordes Sarina Pequonnock

Holy Cross Baseball Popularity Draws Massive Crowds

Holy Cross attracts record crowds at baseball games with over 65 000 fans in spring and early summer efforts, outdrawing Worcester league play. The team, featuring stars like Jack Barry and Jumping Joe Dugan alumni, dominates the region and challenges major league prospects.

Yale California Michigan Holy Cross Cleo A . Donnell Worcester Hilly Cross Senators Weny York Yankees Jack Barry Connie Mack Bn] Carrigan Red Sox

Bears Schedule Shows Three Home Games This Week

The Bears have three home games listed this week. They will finish a two-day series with Bud Stepleton's Hillies and Eddie Hoyt's Panthers visit Tuesday for another two-day series. Worcester plays at home and Wilhelmites travel to Springheld for a three-day star game as the week ends.

Bears Bud Stepletons Hillies Eddie Hoyts Panthers Wor Ester Wilhelmites Springheld

Dibut Signs With Cincinnati Times Star Club

Pete Dibut, the Cuban pitcher cut loose by the Cincinnati Reds, signed a contract to pitch for the Cincinnati Times Star Club in May, a move that links him with the local team following his release.

Cincinnati Pete Dibut Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Times Star Club

Brasscos Triumph Over Hartford 6 to 1 at Waterbury

Waterbury defeated Hartford 6 to 1 before the season’s largest crowd. Hartford pitcher Schwartz issued eight walks while Waterbury pitcher Moundsman Bishop kept the visitors hitless on balls. Hedtmann and Thoman led the offense and Helgeth excelled in the field.

Waterbury Hartford Schwartz Hartford Hurler Bishop Hedtinman Thoman Helgeth

Bentley Wins Fourth Straight As Giants Beat Cards

Johnny Mostil's homer in the 12th powered the Chicago White Sox to a 10 to 8 win over Washington after a late rally by the Nationals. George Kelly homered for Chicago, while Jack Bentley again excelled on the mound to secure his fourth consecutive victory. In New York, Bentley again pitched well as the Giants defeated St Louis 5 to 3, with Kelly homering and Young, Frisch, and Lindstrom contributing key hits.

Jack Bentley George Kelly Homer Chicago Johnny Mostil Washington Faber AIH Connally Gregg Crees Lyons New York New York Giants St. Loui Kelly Young

Baseball box score fragment hints at notables and errors

The notice lists players with hits and plays including two base hits by Bishop and Wojack, three base hits by Alexander, a double play from Arder to Comiskey to Wojak, and bases left on by Waterbury. It records umpires Breslin and Summers and a 1 42 time, with various misc entries like stolen bases and pitching notes.

Tyo Basa Tise Sheely Bhanim Warrett Crouse Harris Gostin McNeely Archdeach Davis Collins Waah- Ington Chiago Ort Faber Reuthm Connally Marperry Gregg Haber Reuther Marber Conally Lyons Wits Faber Marberry Rice Lyongs Gvregg Dinneen Ormsby Moslowan Bishop Wojack Alexander tase—Schauffel Alexarder Comiskey Wojak Huartfhrd Waterbury Bills Schwartz Strack Lapiteh Dixon Breslin Summers

Three Shutouts Recorded in Factory League Action

Three shutout games highlighted a Saturday clash in the Factory League. The Bullard nine defeated American Fabrics 6 to 5, the Hubbel Burritt and Warner squads each posted decisive scores, and other box scores list Hushwells, Bazalcks, Browe, Warners, and Phonopiagh performers.

Factory League Bullard American Fabrics Hubbel Burfitt Warner

Bridgeport High Nine Set for Two Games This Week

Bridgeport High lines up two games this week starting Tuesday at home against West Haven High, a top state foe, then Saturday at Greenwich. Lman likely to start Tuesday with Kelman or Rummage at Greenwich. The Hilltoppers beat Greenwich 11 to 3 two weeks ago and look for another win in the Millionaire town. They have posted six wins in eight games this season, with ties to Suffield Prep and St. Thomas Seminary.

Bridgeport Iizh Nire Seaside Park West Haven High Greenwich Ldmans Kelman Rummage Thea Suffield Prep St. ‘Thomas Seminary Reilly Choate Milford Suffield Weaver Wilby St Thomas

Bagby to Join Atlanta as Pacific Coast ace departs Seattle

Former Cleveland pitcher and 1920 World Series hero Jim Bagby will leave Seattle today to join the Atlanta club in the Southern Association after being released by the Seattle champions of the Pacific Coast League.

Joe Dugan Yankees Rosey Bill Ryan Giants Braves Worceeter The Purple Owen Car- Ton Detroit Walter Gautreau Joe McEntee Connia Mack Warren Cote Holy Croas Villa Sova Carroll Penn School Shuttle Jim Bagby Cleveland Brooklyn Seattle Atlanta Club Southern Association

Braxton Shines as Braxton Twirls Good Ball in 3 1 Victory

New Haven May 10 Braxton pitched trilliant ball here today and Springfield defeated New Haven 3 to 1. Rollie Naylor former Philadelphia American hurler was hit hard though showed good form in the pitches.

New Haven Braxton Springfield Rollie Naylor Philadelphia Americn

International League results show scattered scores and lineups

Reading and Jersey City posted losses in brief Interleague play with Syracuse, Baltimore, Buffalo, Rochester, and others listed. Names include Wilson, Mattison, Lynn, Meine, Boyd, Niebergall, Fisher, Reddy, Hill, Ogden, Cobb, Tunney, Head, Kelfer, Earnhardt, and Frestag. Schedule notes indicate only games scheduled.

Syracuse Wilson Mattison Lynn Meine Boyd Niebergall Baltimore Buffalo Fisher Reddy Hill Ogden Cobb Jersey City Rochester Tunney Kelfer Earnhardt Frestag

Leading E. L. Batters Spark Narrow Win

In a baseball summary, Liheau and Merker deliver two and one base hits respectively for the leading E. L. Batters. Stulen and Ferker add singles with Beckes, Her, and Moore contributing sacrifices. Springfield fights to a 10 New Haven 6 game as Braxton walks four batters and Naylor fans thrice. Umpires Brown and McDonald. Time 1 38.

Liheau Maver Thice Merker Stulen Ferker Beckes Herrera Moore Teft Springfield New Haven Vbadla Braxton Baxton Naylor Brown McDonald Tome

Park City Council Wins State Bowling Championship

The Bridgeport Knights of Columbus team won the state K of C championship in New Britain, with Park City council claiming team single and total honors. Pastor and Kelly led with high scores, while Duchesy of Willimantic took the overall single title and Park City posted 1514 for team total.

Park City Council Bridgeport Knights of Columbus New Britain Park City Pastor Kelly Pete Finator Pete Jimmy Kelly Bridgeport Duchesy Willimantic McCartan Munante Dewey Duchess

Electrics-Tube Win Dusty TiltS at Seaside Park

The General Electric and Aner tenn tUWhe nine s won the Industrial League game at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon. Scholz pitched for the Tube in a dominant effort as the team pulled ahead. Scoring and lineups included Kohout, OConnell, Parker, Wargo, Connors, Wright, and McCuawten in a tight contest.

General Electric Anertenn Seaside Park

Greenwich Leads In Y M C A Ball League

Stamford May 10 6 Westport indoor baseball team beat Stamford Y team 6 to 5 in two extra innings. Greenwich leads tri town league with 2 wins 1 loss 66.6 percent. Westport 0 0 0 0. Stamford 0 0 0 0 38.3 percent.

Greenwich Stamford Westport W. L

Legion Program Showcases Wrestling and Boxing Tonight

Stratford American Legion presents an athletic program featuring wrestling and boxing exhibitions at the Sterling Memorial Home tonight. Contenders include Louis Burleys John Snakl Mike Chicken Ve Ben Freedman Young Griffin Young Meyers Kid Baron Batling Yaddle. The brothers will also stage a bag punching exhibition.

Stratford American Legion Sterling Memorial Louis Burleys John Snakl Mike Chicken Ve Ben Freedman Young Grifte Ys Young Meyers Kid Baron Batling Yaddle

St Charles Beats Westerns 9 to 3 at Sea Side Park

The St Charles nine won its fourth straight by defeating the Westerns 9 to 3 yesterday afternoon at Sea Side Park. Brunett's batting and Coherts pitching stood out. St Charles faces Sacred Hearts next Sunday.

St. Charles Westerns Seaside Park Brunett Coherts Sacred Hearts

Eagle Will Box Twice This Week

George Engel the New York welterweight under Al Jennings will box twice this week. He meets Peter August in Allentown on Thursday and Alex Hart in Philadelphia on Friday in two ten round bouts. Engel says he is in top shape and expects easy victory over August, though Hart poses a tougher test.

George Engel New York al Jennings Peter August Bridgeport Allentown Alex Hart Philadelphia Kagel Hart

Hearts Tie Madison in Seaside Park nine inning game

Hearts and Madison battled to a 1 1 tie at Seaside Park in a nine inning affair yesterday afternoon. August allowed two hits but committed two errors that let Hearts score while Sank and Pond, along with August and Lesko, contributed to the scoring and fielding.

Secret Hearts Madison Seaside Park Pond August Lesko

Three Baseball Leagues Meet This Week In City Office

Three leagues plan meetings in the Board of Recreation office this week. The Junior City League will gather tonight to prepare for the season opening next Sunday. Fred Corbally supervises the circuit.

Board of Recreation Fred Corbally

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