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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1926

Page

6

Pittsfield climbs from cellar as Bears pace Eastern League week

Pittsfield climbs from the cellar to sixth place while the Bridgeport Bears maintain steady pace in the Eastern League. Week features heavy slugging and close standings with Waterbury, Springfield, Providence and Hartford shaping the race as New Haven remains fourth despite sparse wins. Weather caused postponements and rescheduling of games. Johnny Enzmann slated to pitch if conditions permit today.

Bridgeport Telegram Pittsfield Bears Bridgeport Bears Hillies Ty Saturdas Waterbury Brasscos Martford Senators Eles Hartford Springfield Wat Providence Brugscos Startford Senators Albany New Haven Nho Albany Hawks Hillies Arzhresn Beause Providence Grars Johnny Enzmann Dyays

How They Stand Yesterday Results

Yesterday results note St Louis 13 Boston 2 and Chicago 1 Philadelphia 4. Postponed games include Hartford at Albany and Baltimore at Newark. Today schedules list matchups Hartford at Albany Pittslield at New Haver Bridgeport at Providence Springfield at Waterbury St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York Philadelphia at Boston New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.

Hartford Albany Pittslield New Haver Bridgeport Providence Springfield Waterbury St. Louis Boston Chicago New York Detrait Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Phadelphia Whiecungo Detroit Zoo Ig L American Teague York Touts & Muuset Combs Gostin Hanser Palla Lelpala Cobb. Perrot Natluva Tagve Buttombs Lava Fournier Wilsons Philaderbia Faithworti Woilson Chisago Bell

Phillies Rally Falls Short in Ninth as Chicago Tops Phils 19 9

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 19 to 9 in a slugging opener as both starters Alexander and Maun left early. The Phillies mounted a late ninth inning rally to tie, but fell one run short after Cooney cut down Friberg at first on a grounder.

Chicago Philadelphia Today Grover Alexander Mann Phillies Cooney Friberg Adams Fife Cote Murgon Wilson Cf Prelgau Indianapolis Lausville Reseses Hartnett Alexander Bush Tolson Jones Philadelphia Chicago Belhahog Heathcote Grimm Mokan I. Wilson J. Wilson L. Wilson Harper Cootsey Kimim Munson Fremerg Bentley Freigau Cooney Adams Philadelphin Chiccago Willoughby Ulrich Dunes Maun Pierce Wiloughby Lualig Quigley Pfirman Thane

Junior City League to Open Season Next Sunday

The Junior City baseball league organized by Fred S. Corbally will begin play next Sunday with six teams. Games are set at Seaside Park on multiple diamonds, followed by a May to July schedule featuring Auburns Berkshires Brooklawns White Eagle Jrs Clovers Holy Rosarys and Berkshire Jrs in varied matchups.

Fred S. Corbally Corbally Seaside Park Auburna Berkshire Brooklawns I “Ye Diament White Eagle Jra Cioverm White Eagle Irs Brooklawna Auburns Holy Rosarys Clovers Berkshire Jrs Slaskie Park Holy Rna Auburag Diamon Berkanire Irs Hlnty Hrarys Diamint Auburn Waite Eagle Jrs Vas Merkshire Jrs C'evers Diamonit Clovera Diamont White Eagle Trave Diamond Wiamont Clover Dilamond Berkhire Jrs aAuburns

White Eagles Forfeit Sparks Local Junior Puzzle Result

In an unusual outcome the Clovers, a top city junior squad, secured victory by forfeit against the White Eagles after a disputed AM game. The match finished with questions over scheduling and a chalked score that favored the Clovers amid unclear protest details.

Bullards and G. E. Are Victors In Industrial League

In Seaside Park play Saturday Bullards defeat Hassigks 6 to 4 and General Electric tossers beat American Chain 4 to 3. Bridgeport Braxs withdrew from the league prompting a meeting at the Welfare building to select a replacement team.

Seaside Park Bridgeport Braxs Bullard Hassigks Electra Bayard August J. Liplak Stevenes Dorkin Ihain Althouse Wargo Foster O'Connel

Senators Get Reyes in Washington Baseball Trade

Georgia Tech captain and shortstop Bob Reeves exits the season as fans note a trade rumor with Washington, while team president and fan club chair Donna Washington hints at changes in spring plans.

Washington Bob Reeves Georgia Tech Donashington Trn Fotth

Brisbane to referee 500 mile auto race

Arthur Brisbane noted Editor to day was named referee of the Four teenth International 500 mile automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 31. Charles M Schrabh was referee last year and Joenty Ford the year before.

Indianapolis Arthur Brisbane Today Indianapolis Motor Speedway Charles M Srhwabh Joenty Ford

Cardinals hammer Braves in 16-2 rout with four home runs

St Louis downed Boston 16 to 2 at home as Blades Khem Bell and O Farrell belted homers. Cards built a lead by the fourth inning and added runs in every subsequent frame, including a three homer surge in the same inning.

ST. T.ouis Boston Braves St. Lows Cardinals Blades Khem Bell O'farrell Cardinals Joe el Mann Merott Burrus Saylor Baeg Slemer Wirraha Uvoney Wilson Wirla Sth ST. Luuls Hornsby Toporce Bottomley Beth Mueller Warwiles Thevenow St. Louis Trvistgas Boston Yvuyds Ithern oO'rarrell Doutiit Taeveson Buttumley Mueller Dettonley Ett Ostoen Tuvuly Basa Ort Wirtz Cooney Oy Wurtz Wirta Doin Graham Wirta Hell, Wise and Flurt

Central High Meets Warren Harding In City Scholastic Baseball Showdown

The Bridgeport scholastic baseball classic pits Central High against Warren Harding at Seaside Park on Wednesday in a game that could decide the city championship. A Centrals win would tie them with East Siders. outcomes involving Trade School and future rematches could force additional decisive games.

Bridgeport Seaside Park Central High Warren Harding High Centrals Hast Sidera Central High and Trade School East Siders Trade School Nine Harding High Nine Trade School Warren Harding Central Highs Lyon Terracorg

Cremins Receives Gold Basketball for Campus Triumph

Cremins, Bridgeport High School captain, starred in the New York University inter class tournament and was awarded a gold basketball by faculty as a Commercial class member. He led scoring for the winning team and Eyes a varsity spot next year while also playing second base for the 1A freshman baseball squad and matching his past hitting record in the Faust Recreation League.

Prankreming Bridgeport New York University Cremings Cremiss Hugh Porn Sreming Faust Recreation League

Sokol Rosebuds Postponed Due to Weather at Seaside Park

Amatuer baseball action scheduled yesterday at Seaside Park was postponed amid inclement weather. The Sokol Rosebuds were to face Redman with Howards also on the card, but postponed performances were expected as conditions worsened.

Seaside Park Suncay Weill Howards

Auburns Woodsdes Game Halted By Rain

The Auburns and the Woodsides led 4 0 in the fourth inning when rain halted play. Kang and Amour starred for the Auburns, each contributing notably on offense as Woolsires and Waller added support before the suspension.

Auburns Woodsdes Privus Kang Amour Auburs Aubury Woolsires

Hartford Trims Albany in Free Hitters Shine

Hartford defeated Albany 7 to 5 in a free hitting game here today. Sheridan and Gagnon starred with strong batting for Hartford.

Hartford Albany Sheridan Senators Gagnon Tlartford

Shamrocks Triumph Over Soundviews 3 1 at Seaside Park

The Shamrocks defeated Roundview 3 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Seaside Park before the largest crowd. Nevoty pitched well for Shamrocks with strong infield support, while sharp batting secured the win in the early innings as showers interrupted play.

Woodsides Connecticut Mewiows Celtic New London Rangers Hartford Thistles Manchester Danerski Stamford Shamrocks Roundview Seaside Park Nevoty Gerrity Wengren Rajo Novoty Colwell

Hockey League Amends Rulings and Expansion Plan

Montreal May 1. The National Hockey League amended its constitution by a majority vote to admit new clubs. Previously unanimous consent of current members was required. The vote allowed Rickard's New Americans and the Montreal Canadiens to participate, while some ballots were negative.

Montreal CAPY Ckabal Rickard Montreal Canadians

Bridgeport Leads League in Batting with Six Hitting Over .300

Bridgeport tops the Eastern League batting with a .312 team average as six regulars exceed .300. Mayer leads with .430 over eighteen games. Whitey Ohero and Joe Cosgrove tie for fifth at .293. Waterbury sits last at .254. Springfield at .294 and Albany at .290 follow. Other leaders include Macken Fuller Torphy and Yordy over .390, with Tiger Shay and Bud Stapleton close behind.

Bridgeport Bears Appia Providence Springfield Waterbury Mayer Whitey Ohero Joe Cosgrove Macken Fuller Torphy Yordy Tiger Shay Bud Stapleton T G AB R. Khay Albany Pittsfield New Haven Hartford

Reds rally to beat Giants 3 2 for third straight win

Cincinnati surged with an eighth inning rally to take a 3 2 victory over New York, earning their third straight win in the set. Hargrave and Christensen opened the frame with singles, Lucas tripled for the go ahead run, and Luque held the Giants in check as the Reds pulled away late.

Cincinnati New York Hargrave Christensen Lucas Luque Walker Yoo Dressen Bressler Plpp Gritz Emmer Sth Cincinnaty Farrell Southworth Frisch Sacrifices Hargrave Critz Emener Cincinnat Hase Scott Sean Wieming McCormick Rigler McLaugfihlin Pame

Madisons Lead St Charles Nine in Park Night Battle

The Madisons led St Charles three to zero when rain halted play after three innings at Seavide Park yesterday. Reichart strengthened the North Enders infield and Mullin connected for a sharp double while Mullling also fielded well for the Madisons. St Charles contributions came from Collins and Hisberg with Mummunage and Leslie also showing. American League Soccer Fall River defeated Newark four to six.

Madisons St. Charles Seavide Park North Enders Reichart North Waders Reds Francis Mulling Fof Colllan Hisberg Mrmmunage Leslie

Ruth 18 Sets Pace In Homer Hitting May Day Report

Ruth leads the pace in the homer hitting race as Chicago notes his twelfth home run yesterday tying his May total with a strong May 17 effort. Stuth is twice as far ahead of his nearest rival Bots tomier while Cardinals and Browns players figure in the league list with several four counts.

Chicago Bane Ruth Stuth Botstomier Rt. Louis Cardine al Sia Willams Ft. Louie

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