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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1922

Page

7

Carpentier Knocks Out Lewis in First Round Fight

London May 11 Georges Carpentier knocked out Ted Kia Lewis in the first round of a proposed 20 round light heavyweight title bout. Carpentier landed a sharp right to Lewis jaw, sending him to the floor for the count of ten as the crowd booed and cheered in a royal arena. Dempsey, among others, congratulated Carpentier and speculation grew of a Carpentier Dempsey rematch.

London Associated’ Press Georges Carpentier Far Light Ted “Kia” Lewis Carpentier Lewis Hiis Levis Jack Dempsey Francos Descamps Anid Duke of York Prince Henry Joe Palmer Palmer Krenchman

Scribes Enter Pro Ball League Captained by Hurley

City newspapermen plan to form a Pro Ball League team led by captain Joseph Hurley The roster would feature Howie Webb Tom Murphy William Lee Francis Quinlan Howard Comstock and others The league opens next week with bankers lawyers doctors and dentists divisions The schedule has games on Mondays and Thursdays

Joseph Ods" Hurley Profs Howie Webb Ansonia Town Vine Tom Murphy Maroneck High Outfit William Lee Francis X. Quinlan B.H. S

Jimmy O Rourke of Syracuse Internationals Heads West

Jimmy O Rourke son of the famed player, is emerging with the Syracuse Internationals on the diamond. He bats with solid contact, handles second base and shortstop, and shows growing promise while fans recall his father's Boston Red Sox days. The Young Mohicans invite teams aged 13 to 16 for games on the host's diamond.

Jimmy O'Rourke Jim O'Rourke Jimmy Syracuse Jim Boston Red Sox Les

Sewell Homer Helps Cleveland Beat Philadelphia

Sewell hit a homer in Cleveland's two run eighth inning rally against Philadelphia as Gardner doubled Wood singled and O'Neill sacrificed to drive in two in a 6 to 4 series finale win. Cleveland tallied late to take the opener in May at Philadelphia.

Sewell Homer Cleveland Philadelphia Gleveland Vans Jamieson Wamby Speaker A McInnis Aaurdnet Wood Oneill Lindsey Q Guiste Morton Panadeip Ab PO Young Ib. Johnston Walter It Perkins C. Miller Ef. Welch Galloway Heiman Eckert P. Rommel Hauser Tarix Rommel Gardner Rune Galloway Young Johnston

Tigers extend win streak with Detroit victory over Boston

Detroit defeated Boston 6 to 5 to run its winning streak to four. Stoner relieved Johnson in the third and earned his second win of the season. Liebold hit well and played sensational defense as Detroit held off Boston.

Boston Detroit Stoner Johnson Liebold

Standings and Scores From Yesterday in Northeast Circuit

Yesterday's games list Hartford 8 Bridgeport 3. Witchbury 2 Waterbury 2. New Haven 2 Albany 2. Springfield 4 Pittsfield 4. Bridgeport at Waterbury on today's slate. Witchbury at Pittsfield. Albany Springfield New Haven at Farford. New York 4 Chicago 1. Detroit 5 Boston 3. Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 3. St Louis and Washington 2.

Hartford Bridgeport Witchburey Waterbury New Ravel Albanya Pittsfield Witchbury Fittsfield Springfield New Haven Farford Penn Haverite Ebtchburg Albany Waterbury Springfield

Columbia Graph Now In Factory Baseball League Debut

The Purl City league opens tomorrow with three games at Seaside Park preceded by a Warner Bros drum corps parade. President McNeil to throw out the first ball and prizes from Mrs. Roderick McNeil to Karm Terminal Co. announced. league schedule lists matchups among Graphophone Tonos Brass Co Warner Brothers General Electric and others with dates through August.

Purl City Baseball League Seaside | Park Warner Bros. Drum Corps McNeil Roderick McNeil Garreld King B. G. Hall Orelup Karm Terminal Co MadNeil Ty Pe A. W Burrit, Co St Louis Cleveland Ie Ghisaga Vogether Columbia Tonos Philadelphia Jlo Gon Detroit i Agh Seing Vieimann Boston King Clark Washington Bassler Leibold Foster W. Coline Dugan Burne Detroit Renton bAlle OM Jenson W. Collins Johnson Stoner WW. Collins bin T Winnie Ummlies—Chill Wilson Oweny Che Karn Hrase Co General Electric Karm Grass Co Warner Bros Warner Bros. Brass Co E. Karm Brass Co Warner Brothers

Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today

Today's games include Chicago at Boston Detroit at New York Louis at Washington Cleveland at Washington. Yesterday results show St Louis 2 New York 4 Philadelphia 11 Chicago 12 Pittsburgh 12. Remaining games include Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago.

St. Touls New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston St. Louis la Px Pitsburga

Fitchburg Wins In Late Inning Hitters and Errors

Fitchburg capitalized on a combination of timely hits and errors in the eighth inning to score three runs and defeat Waterbury by a margin of two runs. The game shown May 11 featured Fitchburg taking the lead with pivotal at bats and defensive miscues by Waterbury contributing to the outcome.

Fitchburg Waterbury Marterer Christe Belanger St Angelo Lavellee Ryan Hacker Redman Lindstrom Waserbury Christie Potts Putnam Torphy Bast Malone Walters Conway

Riversides to Clash with Greens Farmers at Bedford Oval

Riverside players fell to Ansonia 2 0 in a Sunday setback marked by a two base hit and early errors. Shelck pitched well but Riverside defense failed to support him. Sunday lineup and practice details released for Bedford Oval tilt against Greens Farmers with outfield choices among roster members.

Riversides Ansonia Norwood Shelck Piltehold Bedford Oval Ilversides Greens Bishop Sheick Dayton Michaels Sommers Febish Rafferty Riverside Jordan M Grath IF. Bishop

Stratford Hilltoppers Without Game This Sunday

Stratford Hilltoppers report no game this Sunday with several open dates available to schedule. They recently defeated the Stratford Pioneers 17 to 3, led by Buff Sissmach’s pitching and Bolack’s hitting in a strong display.

Hilltoppers Stratford Cal Stratford Ray Hilltop Stratford Pioneers Buff Sissmach Bolack

Parkede Independents Challenge New Haven Locals

The Parkede Independents of New Haven invite any semi pro teams to play on Saturdays Sundays or holidays at Parkside Independents, 183 York Street New Haven. Address all inquiries to the club for matches and batons to arrange dates and venues.

New Haven Parkside Independents York [St Cona

Belmont Nine Seeks Sunday Game in Citywide Challenge

Belmont youths aged 14 to 18 offer to play any team in city or state in semipro class ball. They will travel out of town if a suitable facility is provided. Contact manager Stim Wrinak at 42 Boston Avenue, city, for games.

Belmont Belmonts Stim Wrinak Boston Enue

Remingtons to Clash With Hall Community Nine

Remingtons manager Babson books a Sunday game against Hall Community Nine at 3:30. No May 21 match. seeking semi pro teams for scrimmage. Tryouts open at hillside diamond. Remingtons roster features Kilroy, Dodge, Babson, Silva, Rooney, Abbotts, Lockwood, Puojura, Madang, Mattie and more.

Babson Remingtons Hall Dodge Silva O Rooney Abbotts Lockwood Puojura Madang Mattie

Oakville Town Team Aims for Games and Contention

The Oakville town team plans to compete for upcoming games and seeks to become a rival contender. An announcement invites local players to join, with contact for details provided as J.T. Dwyer, PB. O. box 395, Oakville, Conn.

Mohawks Seek Arranged Game With Shamrocks Today

The Mohawks request an arranged game with the Shamrocks for today at four o clock. Players listed include Gordon, Griffa, Baker, Cullen, Sunny, Karhaus, Kearney, Whitecan, Dooley.

Shamrocks Gordon Griffa Baker Cullen Sunny Karhaus Kearney Whitecan Ane Dooley

Crasho Cubs Victors In Six Contests

The Crasho Cubs opened strong by taking the measure of six opponents in as many games. Sunday they face Twin Oaks in the Junior City race, a game expected to be a major draw with large followings for both clubs. Rowe or Boldi will pitch for the Cubs while Moore, noted in Florida school leagues, handles catching. Moore has five homers to date.

Cubs Twin Oaks Oaks Rowe Boldi Moore

Bridgeport Joins Municipal Tennis League Led by Buckingham

Bridgeport enters a municipal tennis league with Edward T. Buckingham as team captain. Officers named include E Chase of Springfield as president and Joseph Hartzmark of Hartford as secretary. The schedule includes matches with New Haven, Hartford, Springfield, and Springfield venues, starting June 3 with Bridgeport at New Haven.

Bridgeport Municiparts Coreste New Haven Lawn Club New Daven Hartford Springfield Bridgeport Waster Cami Sioner Edward T. Buckingham E. Chase Joseph Hartzmark E. T. Buckingham Hatford Sam Snyder New Haven Royal Ceishton Raymond Swan Buckingham Springfeld Oygtingfeld Hlarttorg Run

Hilltoppers to play New Haven commercials today

Bridgeport High faces Commengial High of New Haven this afternoon in the Elm City. It is the second meeting after a five inning opener ended 16 to 2 in favor of Bridgeport. Pat Lavery will start on the mound for the Red and Black.

Bridgeport High Commengial High New Haven Elm City Pat Lavery Crosby Hunter Brass City Iamendag Berger Colway Coney Hal B. Gallagher F. Gallagher Lyons Terrace Greenwich High School Greenwich Hilltoppers Bridgeport

Madison Juniors Out Challenge For City Youth Games

The Madison Juniors demand a challenge match against any 13 to 15 year old city team. Games were set to be played at Beardsley Park with Augries, Hornets, and All Star Cubs staffing Barns. For entries, notify F Mullins at North Washington Avenue. The Juniors feature Mullins Meade Yattes Kearns Gene Heid Rummage Sanson Sorocca Yates Mackane Jones Mel Carthy and Coteallo.

Madison Beardsley Park Hornets All ‘Star Cubs Barns F. Muliina North Washington Avenue Mullins Meade Yattes Kearm Gene Heid Rummage Sanson Sorocca Yates MecKane Jones Mel Carthy Coteallo

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