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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
6
Hartford chalked up a 6 to 3 victory over Bridgeport in a tight Eastern League contest at Clark Mian Stadium. Stauffer faltered late as Hartfords Stauffer’s fielding miscues and Jose Rodrigues’ glove work helped seal the win for Hartford despite Bridges top offense. Emmerich and Rodriguez led the Hartford bats with timely hits and a sharp two-base hit propelled by strong defense.
Bridgeport falls to Hartford 6 to 5 in seven innings. Johnson earns win, Stauffer takes loss after a seventh inning homer by Duryea. Irving and Simmerich contribute two base hits, with Hesse and Hauk among the batters for Bridgeport.
Pittsburgh game report notes Brooklyns costly errors as the Pirates win to stretch Maranville's hitting streak. A fourth inning single pushed his consecutive games with a safe hit to 48, contributing to a 12 to 5 victory over the Dodgers.
May 11 New Haven defeated Albany 7 to 2 to clinch the three game series. Stryker held Albany to four hits as New Haven piled five in the opening inning aided by three doubles and a home run. Fielding solid play from Shay and Malone and key plays by Loftus, Starr, and Neher highlighted the win for the Park City outfit.
Springfield game summary shows Hillies Era and Ponies defeating Pittsfield 5 to 4 after fielding errors. Ross pitched steadily for Hillies Era and Ponies, with Van Alystyne erratic on the mound as the seesaw contest ended in a one run margin.
In Washington on May 11, St Louis clinched the series with a 5 to 3 win. The Browns exploded for four runs in one inning aided by fumbled plays by Gharrity and Bush. Pruect and Bayne held the line with four scattered hits for the Nationals.
Westport May 11 Special A new baseball team called the Owls has formed after previously playing football at Bedford Oval. Details on management and players will be announced soon. Loren Sniffen has quit baseball to rest his arm at Staples High. Rife Welch will start Saturday against Nichols with catcher Charles Lyman. Staples batting order to be released tomorrow.
On May 11 Roger Bresnahan president of the Toledo club in the American Association asked waivers on Manager Fred Luderus and six other Toledo members including pitchers Schuon and Salle. The move aims to clear room for three players from the New York Giants and to meet the American Association limit by May 12. The others to be released are catchers Schauffel and Wolgamot and infielders Clatre and Huber.
Workmen are repairing the courts, with the main site at the city’s parks. The new courts at the mile park are being prepared and expected to be playable in about a week. Beardsley park courts are reported to be in good condition.
The Mohegans of South Norwalk challenge any 14 or 15 aged team for games on the acceptor's diamond. For responses, contact Alex Novotnik, 31 Oxford-avenue, South Norwalk.
Cincinnati beat Boston 9 to 5 in a May game marked by heavy hitting and a notable triple play. Bohne was cut down at home plate after two outs in the inning as Woof, Ford and Holke retired the previous batters. Boston used five pitchers in the loss.
Chicago fell from second to fourth as Philadelphia won an 11 to 9 ten inning game. A walk with bases loaded and Keon’s wildness in the final frame enabled the visitors to prevail. St Louis and Pittsburgh also won.
An order for Charles Com by the president of a Chicago American League club was issued by Judge J J Gregory to question witnesses about a fund alleged to be raised by White Sox players in 1917 to throw games. The inquiry targets Happy Felch and mentions the Detroit Americans as the club involved.
The Junior City Baseball league supervised by the Board of Recreation opens its season this Sunday. Four games are on the schedule with the M. H. A. Juniors vs Venice A. C. Juniors at No. 1 diamond Seaside and Crasho Cubs vs Twin Oaks at No. 3. South games start at 1 30. Fred Corbally serves as secretary treasurer. other officers to be elected next meeting. Joe Sterback named official scorer, C Remkus and D Tresko chosen as umpires.
The Oakland Juniors request a Sunday game against any 13 to 14 year old team such as Orioles, Jackson Cubs, or Silver Mars. They have won three straight and seek a larger figure. Call Noble S08, ask for Ed Roper.
St Louis May 11 Bill Doak held the Giants to one hit while the Cardinals won 2 to 9 Bancroft singled in his first at bat with a bunt down the first base line The note recalls Doak twice denying a no hit bid two years ago and thus avoids a second no hitter cancelation The score was New York.
Longfellow defeated Black Rock by a tight score of 1 to 0 in a hard fought school league contest. Sheridan beat Jefferson 21 to 4. Tomorrow at 4 o clock the Sacred Heart parochial team faces St. Augustine on the No. 7 diamond.
The Westport town team shifts into a busy spring slate with five planned contests. Al Goll joins to cover third base and will appear in the lineup this Sunday. Upcoming games include Crescents of Norwalk May 3 in Westport and Vikings of Devon May 30 in Westport.
The Bridgeport Y plans to send a delegation to the state leaders Convention in Hartford May 19 40 and 21. Selected delegates will represent the focal branch with seniors led by R. Hickey B. Walker A. Haw king I. Hilsinger J. Plukas JT. Pederson J. Mack M. Mott and M. Halwit in the boys department. The event includes a sym exhibit and awards for the three top teams.
The Brooklawn Juniors invite any 16 to 18 year old teams to compete at Gypsy Springs diamond on Worth Avenue. Games can be viewed there. for schedules call Barnum 509.
Lenox A. C. will play Black Rocks at Bullard's field. Players Bragaw Dapp Stehle Grahm Dorey Zinn Ciske Weavar Esehle Carlson Laubsher Gallagher reported to club teams at 1 20 on game day.
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