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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1918

Page

8

Red Caps Edge Bridgeport In Small City Baseball Clash

Philadelphia Red Caps defeated Bridgeport 2 to 1 in a chaotic Sunday game at Newheld Park. Lyons and Ferguson led the visitors pitching while veterans Grimes and Webster produced key hits for Bridgeport, but errors and balks kept the score tight.

Philadelphia Bridgeport Newheld Park Philadelphia Giant Bridseporters Lyons Dusky Devils Mound Sara Fer Sueton Mistah Harvey Perdon Martin Cal Cooper Gol Webster Umor Skimbrou Mose Kimbrou Klinger Brackett Baker Red Caps Ray Grimes Grimes Earle Johnson Mistah Wade Keystone Red Cappers Sons of Ham Brakill Grimey R. Grimes Karcheil Skiff Colvin Sava Targuson Pone Hewitt Payne Delvin Kimbron Carle Handy Harvey Ferguson Marjvey Mircehetl Hewitt Hardy Murvey Merguson Siri Verguson Wuinspire Liggins

Laksco Show card set for May 27 boxing bill

Laksco club plans its fifth show for May 27 headlined by Battling Levinsky of Gridgewort vs Bartley Madden of New York in a 15 round heavyweight bout. Also Red Allen of Bridgeport meets Charlie Bergen of New Haven in ten rounds at lightweight, with Frankie Wilson of Bridgeport fighting Phil Munroe of Weybridgeport in a ten round 128 pound prelim and Young McMahon of Stratford vs Young Latour of Bridgeport in four rounds at 110 pounds. Madden's signing is pending but expected. if not available a substitute heavyweight will be used. Levinsky will stay in town after a Camp Devens release and fight Clay Turner in Scranton on holiday.

Lalsco Club Battling Levinsky Gridgewort Bartley Madden New York Anal Red Allen Bridgeport Charlie Bergen New Haven Frankie Wilson Phil Munroe Wwidgreport Young McMahon Stratford Young Latour Madden Camp Devens The Lake Submarine Plant Clay Turner Scranton Lakseo Bill Alton Munroe Wilson

Rosebuds Cruises to 10 1 Win Over Columbus Boys

Rosebuds toppled Columbus Boys 10 to 1 on Wheeler's lot as Ostrowsky allowed two hits over nine innings while fanning 13. Line shows Rosebuds O’Connell Reilley Stanick Sank Stapleton Tahor Robinson Ostrowsky with strong pitching and solid offense amid a busy sports roundup including Senators and International scores.

Rosebuds Columbus Boys’ Club Wheeler Ostrowsky Roserbuds O'Connell Reilley Stanick Stapleton Ahor Halapin Robinson Columbus Boys Perry Barry Nagzaro Mooney Dj McCarten Moth M. Palmer Pigter Cf-Rf Linguist Rudy J. Palmer Palmer Linquist Nazzaro Sank Gabor Reilly Figler McCarten Columbus Admiral Dewey

Willard and Fulton Face Off in Uncertain Heavyweight Clash

In Kansas the heavyweight title scene centers on Man Mountain Willard and his heir Wil lard Junior. Fred Fulton accuses Willard of canceling a scheduled bout fearing Fulton, not public sentiment. The piece hints at a Willard dynasty plan.

Willard Fred Fulton Fulton

Jacksons Defeat All Stars In Seaside Park Game

The Jacksons beat the All Stars five to one at Seaside Park yesterday afternoon. Russell pitched for the winners, striking out 17 and allowing only one hit.

Jackson All Stars Seaside Park Russell Jack

Speaker Erred as Indians Lose Game in Rainout

In Cleveland on May 12, Gan dil's two base error and a wild pitch by Wazmann allowed Chica to score for the winning run. John Collins made spectacular catches in the field. Heavy rain halted the game after the sixth inning. final score Chicago 10, Cleveland 0.

Se Ab Po Wargo Foustyn Tutoika Rosey J. Pastor Tody Kochiss Pastor Pipp Russell Seibold Weaver araRe Risberg Gandil Voaltry J. Collins Neey Weiser Murphy McMulbin Kronick Schalk Sagalla Williams Spelah Nagy Dancash Cleveland Kuchmorris Liptak Troustyn O' Neill Welser Wargo Kroniek Eft Iznzmann Jackson Lone Stars Rush LT 1Hmorris Jacksons Rusto Sell Kusmorris Chiballs Kushcage Emzmorriss Colmann C. William Engmann C. Williams Speaker Wazmann Chicago John Collins Shticago

Bridgeport Rover Routs True Blues in Five to One Soccer Win

Yesterday afternoon at Seaside park the Bridgeport Rover defeated the True Blues five goals to one in a Cont neatical Stars Soccer league match. Rovers played with eight men due to illnesses and absences but dominated. McManus scored the first half goal, Birum added two in the second half, Harrison inadvertently scored an own goal for the Blues, and Wilson cleared threats as the Rover offense clicked despite missing several players.

Rovers McManus Birum Adeed True Blues Wilson Barro Harrison Stavers

How They Stand Yesterday's Games Brief Update

Yesterday's games included Chicago versus Cleveland, Detroit versus New York, and Boston versus Chicago with rain causing postponements. Brooklyn versus Cincinnati was also postponed by rain while Kingston featured a notable play where Griffin and Miller assisted to set up a decisive Blues goal. the RoVers immediately struck back with another score.

Boston Chicago Irooklyn Cincinnati

Giants in West Start Poorly Red Sox on Top

Historic New York season open with Western invasion marked by Bart Hamilton six straight wins before navy enlistment. Giants suffer first shutout by Cooper as Chicago bats stall against Hamilton. Boston briefly returns to first in the American League amid shifting standings. Cleveland climbs, New York and Washington mix results. Western series highlight varied performances across pennant races with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh solidifying top-three in the NL.

New York Pittsburgh Bart Hamilton Giants Cooper Chicago Hamilton Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Cleveland White Sox Washington Gallia Sotheron St. Louis Quakers Vaughn Regis Vicory Cubs Reds Griner Brooklyn Cravath Braves Main Detroit Indians Johnson Red Sox Chienzo Perry

Jabs and Jesters at Newfield Park Brighton Boxing Night

Report from Newfield Park sketches Cobb and Hughey Jennings in scrappy exchanges with Bridgeport rivals. The bout card hints at boxing antics, slips, and a medicine case on display as Philadelphia team victory looms amid noisy crowd and erratic officiating.

Clay Turner Arrives for Greb Bout in Bridgeport

Clay Turner the Indian middleweight sets to arrive tomorrow in Bridgeport for his bout with Harry Greb. Greb, a Navy yeoman, is nearing 190 pounds and will meet Turner around 167 pounds in a catchweight clash.

Clay Turner Harry Greb Pittsburgh Greb Zinzinaughty

Pole Vaulter Mark Wright Enters MIT Aviation School

Cambridge May 11 Dartmouth college pole vaulter Mark Wright holder of the world record 13 feet 9 14 inches today entered the United States aviation school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Cambridge Mass Mark Wright Dartmouth College United States Aviation School Massachusetts Institute of Technology Naa MRL

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