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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
16
Waterbury defeated Bridgeport 7 to 2 in a Stern League baseball clash. Fuller pitched effectively, holding Bridgeport to limited hits while McCann’s Brigade struggled off Brown as Waterbury pulled away in late innings. The win drops Bridgeport further in the standings as Waterbury climbs.
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Gene Kelly, a Bridgeport letter carrier, chosen by Park City Council Knights of Columbus to manage the Kacey baseball team this season. He plans a long road schedule and aims to feature a game with the Sing Ring prison nine. Kelly calls for first practice at Seaside Park tomorrow night with players reporting to Diamond ING at 5:34.
Congress High baseball team routed T U S 21 to 4 at Least Park Monday. Rieckel starred for Congress while Colgan hit well for T U S. Colgan struggled on the mound with limited defensive help as Congress piled up runs early and cruised to the decisive victory.
The Bridgeport Trade School team meets West Haven High at Seaside Park this afternoon. The Apprentice boys seek revenge after a prior defeat by Danbury. Coach is slated to pitch for the Traders with Chakklin catching.
In the international and national leagues several scheduled matches were postponed due to wet grounds. Rochester and nearby clubs were affected as teams including Sinalwyod, Clavie Ture, and Lake Sewark saw delays. Jersey Lily also postponed as inclement weather impeded play.
Fairfield Legion prepares for Nationals as the team, composed entirely of local residents, holds practice and scrimmages to sharpen form after two wins in three starts. Attendance remains uneven while the band and community support grow.
In a rough matchup the Fielders edged the Lincoln Tigers with a closer score as junior players Dos Angelis and She Wielders starred. The game foreshadowed a Sunday clash as teams rest and prepare, with Margery Hrusetra Noble 220 noted in local notes.
A boxing card features Bones defending on Saturday against Feldman at a New York venue. Promoter Gens Freedinig aims to push Bones toward top ranks with a decisive victory.
Bridgeport High School faces Newfield Park opponents this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Paddy Lavery is slated to pitch, with Reames and Love among the lineup. The eighth inning slate shows six starts for Lavery, aiming to steady the attack and build a solid win path.
Cleveland pulled ahead after Wanby made three errors in a single inning and still beat the Teal Washington LG team. Metevier and Zachary pitched the complete game for Cleveland, with both sides showing solid defense despite the fielding miscues.
Staples High and Fairfield faced off in a contest hampered by limited prep and rough play. The Staples squad showed signs of improvement after a ragged start, with the effort level rising as the game progressed and expectations for a strong finish in the next match.
Smoke Eaters prepare for a home opener tonight at Seaside Park. Seana assists with the lineup as Jennings makes coaching moves, while Bridport faces an early test in a seasaiy matchup teased by local Web previews.
About 500 athletes and 39 teams planned to attend the Yale meet at Yale Field next Sabirde with matches and bouts including a Keeley-Longus retin bout and a main event featuring Togash and Jock Malone. The promoter group cited last minute substitutions and in-fight issues as the reason for cancellation, promising to reschedule at a later date.
In a close contest at Washington Park the Methodists edged the Uniteds 4 to 2. The M B starter struggled early as Uniteds took an early lead in the second inning, but strong defense and timely hits by Douglas and others helped the Methodists rally. This was the teams’ third league game, with the next match set for May 8 against AVPMS at home.
Branford triumphed over Staples High with a 240 to 210 score in a hard fought contest. Staples showed errors late as Branford built a narrow lead and held on despite Staples threatening to close the gap.
A New York player, Bernstein, defeats rivals in a high level chess event. The contest features strong performances from Fryan Tacy Yates Crurunfeld and Wetter while Nienanvinseb holds their ground and Yartakewer is eliminated. The narrative notes dramatic shifts as leaders falter and a new champion emerges.
Washington Park flinger pitched a no hit game for the Park at Seaside last night, guiding his team to a 6 to 2 victory over Lewis’s squad. Arnie Oakless starred with six runs batted in, while Parker’s five scoring innings and a two-base hit highlighted the effort amid fielding errors and fouls.
A Y W G A tennis meeting is scheduled with voting for directors. Inez Serving Carter of the VW Durie Avenue leads the event with two choices. The session will be held every Tuesday. officers Rose Sac Ances Quinn and Mooradian are noted, with Preston and Marg assisting.
V F W dominated White Sox 18 to 5 as veterans Park and Uinnis starred. The report notes upcoming matchups with the Fairfield American region and a game at Batafeldt Muntaria Way, signaling continued strong form for the season.
The text lists probable players and staff for a Bridgeport High girls basketball match at Waterbury, naming Ms. Vock as manager and several other players and aides. The fragmentary OCR shows names such as Miss Marton Khare Miss Meleu Plum and Miss Mildred Watters among those expected to participate or assist.
New York report details Rip Collins wild pitch sinking the Tigers while Heilmann extends his hitting streak to 21 games. The rest of the line notes a postponed rot match between Kaplan of Meriden and Danny Prushs Finglish sweight due to cold weather.
Boston May 7 McNamara held Boston to six runs in the fourth inning but Cardinal hitters rallied to win 10 to 5. Bottomley belted three triples as Fueigan displayed fine fielding. McNamara struggled with errors and walks as North earned the win and McNamara the loss.
The Sokol-Rosebud nine were defeated by Torrington town team on Sunday by 7 to 4. Focal pitcher Tienkel allowed four hits and Eddie F HH coached the defense. Plura delivered a three-base hit driving Paige home for the lone Sokol run in the third inning. The Sokols next face Tor nston team.
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