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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
17
The Georgia fighter meets Risko in a pivotal bout at Madison Square Garden with Berlenbach looming. reports note Stribling’s ascent amid heavyweights as key to future matchups, including a possible clash at Yankee Stadium.
Mayota and Mays spark a late rally as the Reds top the Braves 10 to 4. ABC Birmish and Mays drive in runs in the seventh inning to push the rally. Wieinich hits a three run shot as Bly adds a punch in a game with six scattered hits.
The Mengrega High baseball team will play Stratford Histoss at Reaside Park this afternoon. The infield has been changed and upcoming plans are noted. Coach Harry Nyson led preparations as players worked on defense and offense for the matchup.
The Perches extend their lead in the North End Fish Bowling circuit with a two game edge over the Hues Whales sit third, two back of the Blues. Ed Stehle holds the top single with 146 and the top total at 364. standings show Teague on records with a 146 and Stehle 364 total.
A brief report from Leucagg dated May 13 notes a new world record for bait casting was set by an unidentified caster. The article mentions the event occurred during a local meet and highlights the unusually high score achieved, with emphasis on the caster’s technique and the crowd’s reaction.
Joe Fiaus of Allentown Pennsylvania defeated George Wap Monollan of Boston in ten round bout. Bete Zive of Pittsburgh won by decision over Billy Nindsley. Parker defeated Steve Smith of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Carl Carter of Cuba won a technical knockout in the second round against Blacie Miller of Australia.
Joe Bush Loday won a real opening game of the season for Washington, defeating his former club the St. Louis Browns, 2 to 0. "Bullet Joe" held the Browns to four hits as Washington won their third straight game.
Detroit fed off 12 Boston walks and 13 hits to beat Boston 13 10. Wings Cobb and others paced the Detroit attack while Boston errors and flagging defense opened the door. Several players named on both sides and multiple misplays shaped the rough contest.
The piece notes Duffy’s 9.85 second record era under threat as several sprinters like Locke Barber and Paddock post fast times with wind and track conditions in question. It highlights future national championships in Philadelphia with challengers Murchison and Hussey aiming to dethrone the long-standing mark.
The Central High team travels to Winterbury to face Wilby High, aiming to rebound from a slow start. Anane will start, relieved by Jeane Jacobs if needed, as Central seeks a stiff battle against Wilby and Greenwich ties loom for the Hilltops tomorrow.
The south eastern section polo tournament opened at the Rumson Country Club with the winner advancing to the national inter circuit championships at Narragansett Pier around August 14. The event, reported from New York, May 13, by AP, marks the route to the national title.
The Shamrocks defeated the Robins as Sullivan pitched for Shamrocks, striking out batters and holding the lineup scoreless to secure a victory.
Derby entries close today at Churchill Downs with Pompey and Bubbling Over as favorites. Coverage notes hot pace and high attendance prospects, details on entries, training, and anticipated turnout including 74 special trains and crowded hotels in Louisville Kentucky.
Harvard's track squad, four outdoor season injuries behind them, beat Princeton and eye dual meets with Dartmouth and Yale. Coach Haddie Farrell aims for a clean dual record, shaping the team for the series while anticipating sprint duels between Harvard and Dartmouth rivals and tight mile and hurdle races.
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