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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1926

Page

9

Display Outsider Captures Historic Preakness in Fast Time

Display, an outsider in the Preakness field, surged from the rail to beat Blondin by a head in the 380th renewal at Pimlico. Mara ran third and Dress Parade fourth as more than 30,000 fans watched a clash that saw Display clock 1 39 4 5. The $53 615 purse went to the winner with betting paying roughly $4000 for each $8 ticket.

Baltimore Salmon Nery Payne Whitney Blondin Manuel Display Mara Walter J+ffords stable Dress Parade Tutbo Canter Maryland Baggerbarryeee Kentucky Stuttleback Rockman Grandstand Pre Cet Dresa Parade Treers Whitney Mathien Nellis Morse Bud Pisher

Pique Wins Rainbow Handicap at Jamaica Track

Jamaica track saw James Butler's Pique, quoted 12 to 1, upset Mirador as Silver Fox and Supertette faded as Hancocas entry Silverworf led early. Mespastan finished second by a half length with Silver Fox third after a late bid.

New York Mirador Kings County Jamaica James Butler Hancocas Silverworf Supertette Pique Earl Sande Silver Fox Rancoras Mespastan

Steve Smith to Meet Terry Parker in Boston

Bridgeport featherweight Steve Smith will return to finish training for a bour with Terry Parker on the Commercial A. C. all star card in Boston Thursday night. The Bridgeport box will face a quartet of New York rivals at the 21st Regiment Armory in New York tonight.

Steve Smith Bridgeport Bour Terry Parker A. C Boston Bridgeport Box New York 21Nr Regiment Jules Sombathy Tony Juse Henry Digulla Johnny Bova Johnny Saxon Willl George Gessliner Steve Vulver Riche Martin

Indians defeat Red Sox to clinch series in Boston

Cleveland won 3 to 2 after a costly error filled inning broke a 0-0 tie. Ehmke held no-hitter into the eighth, but Rothrock error sparked a decisive three-run frame for the Indians. Seaywell and Speaker figured prominently as Cleveland moved three of four in the series.

Indians RED Sox Boston Cleveland Ehmke Rothrock Spealer Sewell Spurgeon Speaker Burns Flagstead L. Sewell Jamieson Herrera Balis Uhie Uhle Umphey—Nallin Gefser Connolly

American Amateur Boxers Ready for Wednesday Fray

American boxers prepare for next Wednesday's Pan-American amateur boxing championships in Buenos Aires. Captain Mabbutt and trainer Lacy report excellent conditioning after a week of intensive training. New Englanders Francis Collina and Jack McCarron favored for featherweight and lightweight, with McCarron likely to face Gurzon of Argentina.

Buenos Aires Mabbutt Lacy Four Clawses Tckets

St Michael Nine Routs White Eagles at Seaside Park

The St Michael nine delivered strong hitting to overwhelm the White Eagles 211 to 1 at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon. Bernie Brazis led the attack with a triple and two doubles, while Jog 8sco, third sacker, and Sisen contributed key plays as Micke Pawlo pitched for the Saints with Perry catching.

St. Michael Seaside Park White Eagle Jra Eagles St | Michael

Chapman to Meet Benny Cross in 10 Round Newark Bout

CHAPMAN MATCITED Boston May 1 AP Chapman of Chelsea has been matched for a 10 round bout with Benny Cross in Newark New Jersey on May 24 The men will fight at 128 pounds in a card featuring Worcester Poly Tech Brown Harvard and Boston University in a college track context Harvard plans to defend its Intercollegiate AA A A title on its home track where it previously led with 13 championships despite a 17 year drought since the Crimson last won.

Boston Ted ] Chapman Helsea Benny Cross Newark N.J Harvard Crimson Tota Credit Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America Baratoga Princeton University

Athletics Take Seventh In Row Beating Browns

The Athletics won their seventh straight, sweeping the St Louis Browns in a 6? to 2 game. Simmons homered and drove in three, Bishop and Hauser singled to break a tie in the eighth. Heimach earned the win with Gaston, Hildebrand, Rowland, and Evans refereeing. Durst, Cochrane, Dykes, Galloway, and Hauser with notable hits.

Athletics Browns St Louls Vy Simmons Aud Hauser Threve Imation Durst Cochrane Miller Aletilo Lamotte Sisler Gallowiy Hauser St. Loui Philadelphia Gaston Pate Heimach Heimath Umplres Hildebrand Rowland Evans

Devore Captures Memorial Day 250 Mile Auto Grind

Earl Devore won the Confederate Memorial Day 250 mile race in Charlotte at 122.84 mph, finishing in 2:04:54 for a $45,000 purse. Harry Hartz placed second, with Fred Comer close behind. 16 pilots started and several retired due to incidents including Ralph Herburn and Dave Evans.

Charlotte N.C Earl Devore Devore Harry Hartz Fred Comer Gibely Nurnal Batten Frank Ainiett Zeke Meyer Pete Krels Willam BE. Shatiuk Ben Jones Ralph Herburn Flo Mtf Woodbury Bennie Ill Pete DePaolo Hadie Hearne Dave Evans Hearne Hunt

Sports Notes in Brief From Early Baseball and Track News

Highlights include a former Senators pitcher Lirking joining the St. Louis Browns, Yale’s 19 to 0 victory over Trinity in 1921, Jess Petty tipped for NL pitching honors, Miss Bereths Ward’s high jump Canadian record at 4 feet 4 inches, Cin Cincinnati May Day lineup versus Pittsburgh, and Tony Yount Marullo and Young Stribling signed for a 10 round Boston club event on May 21.

Tony ¢Yount Marullio New Orleans Young Stribling Georgie Batler Boston Clube

The Record Breaker By Ripley Ty Cobb Sets Baseball Marks

Ty Cobb is poised to shatter numerous records this season with Detroit. Each hit may yield several records in hits singles total bases and more, while doubles triples and runs also push new marks. Aimed at his twenty second year with the Detroit club, Cobb’s every action on the field may break another record.

Ty Cobb Cobb Detroit

Indianaapolis Racing Results and Entries Summary

Racing results from a meet listing multiple races for two and three year olds and up. Names include Com rade, Ortleip, Florida Gold, Sea Drift Jur, Prodigal, Dary Phantom, Skrdy Man, Prince of Wales, Rhinock, Banco Sum, Thirteen Sixty, Mary Helen, Teak, Pique, Nora Hayes, Romany, Martha Martin, Green Dragon. Times range from about 53 to 1 46, with purses from 1 200 to 2 500 added. Also ran lists accompany most races.

Comrade Scrbia Ortleip W. Pool Florida Gold TH. Pool Lucky Mistake Port Star Hero Sun Dance Miami Triad Bniper Senator Fiddler Sea Drift Dubois Prodigal Nea Smack Ali Legere Omnia Nettie Precedence Susan Rebecca Indianapolis Dary Phantom Dubais Skrdy Legero Mary Helen Barrett Gay Fallle Froggate Rosetta Stone Wax Balls Mitchell Sig Garry Carrie Bell Myrtle Caldwell Sixtie Rach Martha Martin Sande Green Dragon Barnes Titan Fator Professor Baldpate

Jamaica Racecard First Three-Year-Olds Sprint Results

First race for three year olds and up at six furlongs with Night March and Rowaa among top contenders and Lime clocking 1 12. second race features Ferrash Puluro and Sabina with times around 1 44. third race lists Cilden Bande Judicial among others in a $1,000 purse event with six furlongs.

Fairbrother Rowaa Haviland Ferrash C. Schweiser A.b. Puluro Gotterup Sabina G. Powers Time Flying al Foreman C.llden Bande Judicial Palestine Queen's Token King Jimmy Sepoy Palmist Covragh Boy Patron Zuker Sand Hills Turt Light Nida Chryetallie Sox Addition

Pimlico Racecard First Through Seventh Races

Race results from Pimlico include multiple two year old sprints and longer classics with listed weights times and payouts. Notable entries include Cast ing Tammy Fistar Foregone and Blondin with various jockings and purses, plus a Treakness stake over 1 1/16 miles and a claiming event for three year olds with St John and Duck.

St. John Munden

Jamaica Entries Firetrace Claiming Six Furlongs Duel

Jamaica entries list for six furlongs and one mile races for three year olds and up. Notable names include Love, Michael B, Stone Jug, Camouflage, Suerman, Espanol, Indian Trail, and Vic 215 across six events with varying weights and conditions. Apprentice allowance noted.

Love Michael B Stone Jug Gamilla Costigan Paterots Whitewash Vic Meridian Hill Camouflage Suerman Espanol Camphor Ball the Seer Donnavideo Indian Trail

Quinn Jr Stars In Midgets Victory On Rose Street

The St Charles Midgets defeated the Junior Aces 21 to 11 on Rose street diamond Saturday. Captain Harry Quinn Jr. starred for the Midgets. John Pesek, famed wrestler, noted dog breeder, has a premier greyhound kennel at Ravenna Nebraska. Connie Mack expects a Philadelphia Athletics rise with strong batters. The Preakness Stakes value climbs from under 5,000 to over 50,000 at Pimlico. Guy Sturdy’s batting powers the Tulane Ollera in the Western League pennant race.

St Charles Junor Aces Rose Street Harry Quinn Jr John Pesek Ravenna Neb Maryland Jockey Club Pimtice Guy Sturdy Tulan Ollera

Cubs end Jess Petty streak with 9-0 win over Robins

Chicago Cubs pounded Brooklyn support as Jess Petty’s long winning streak was halted. Cooper pitched steady for the Cubs while Fournier returned from a sprained ankle for Brooklyn in the series opener. the score stood 9 to 0.

Jess Petty CUBS Brooklyn Robins Chicago Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Cooper Fournier

Senators Meet Bears At Kenfield Park This Afternoon

The Hartford Senators make their first Kenfield Park appearance meeting the Bears this afternoon. Fans expect to see 81 McDonald, formerly an umpire, now managing Hartford. It is likely Eddie Le Pard will pitch for the Senators, having arrived in town yesterday in uniform.

Hartford Senators Kenfield Park Bears Bridgeport McDonald Hartford Eddie LePard Senators Eddie

Stribling Risks Title Bid With Risso in Garden Friday

Young Stribling of Georgia faces Johnny Risko of Cleveland in a ten round Garden bout on Friday night. The winner may loom as the top challenger for Paul Berlenbach in the June 16 Madison Square Garden clash. Delaney declined to fight for promoter Rickard, elevating Stribling to the Berlenbach bout. Risko showed power in meeting Delaney and the prior title bout, making the outcome uncertain. Additional notes cover Red Sox releases, Ivy AAU meet recall, May baseball mood, and Eva Morrison planning a Hudson Channel swim.

New York Young Stribling Georgia Jack Delaney Paul Berlenbach Yankee Stadium Madison Square Garden Johnny Risko Cleveland Berlenbach Risko

Penn State to Play Nine Contests Next Week Across Varsity and Freshman Teams

State College Pa May 10 Penn State will field nine contests over six days including three varsity baseball games two freshman games and matches in track tennis lacrosse and golf. The baseball schedule lists Villanova Bethany in a rearranged series and the freshman lineup features Alle Wolff Brooklyn Key and George Delp with Cornell providing the opponent for lacrosse and tennis on Saturday.

State C West Virginia Wesleyan Annapolis Navy Nate Cartmel Bellefonte Academy Belle” ‘Forte Cornell Alle Wolff Brooklyn Key George Delp West Philadelphia

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