Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

We have 1,749,131 pages in Connecticut

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1926

Page

16

Waterbury BrasscosBeat Bridgeport Bears 13 7

Waterbury overcame early control issues by Bridgeport pitchers and slid to a 13 to 7 win over the Bears in an over two hour exhibition. Eddie Lennon left after bases loaded with none out in the first, Batchelder and Keefe worked relief. Waterbury surged eight runs in the opening inning and withstood Bridgeport rallies, tallying in every inning through the seventh.

Waterbury Spelai BridgePort Braisfeld Stapleton Eddie Lennon Thaterbury Joe Batchelder Dave ‘Keefe James Bront Gomery Bishop Dave Keefa Benny Helgeth Lennon Demoe Duckett Jon Batchelder Joe Mggs Donahue Helgeth Johnny Moore Nagle Donahue Jiggs Moore Wotell Ughes Obera Schauffel M ¥ Forell Congreve Pere Fect Brosscos T Keefe Iun Johnny Nagle Benny Jimme Donahue Frank Wotell Bears Oberc Drew Pess Feather Torphy Watell Spalding Obere

Battered Bridgeport edge Waterbury in tight baseball clash

Bridgeport 7 Waterbury 3 in a grueling game with two base hits by Duckett Nagle Helgeth and Watell each stealing bases. Keefe gains the win over Lennon as Bishop fends off Waterbury with solid pitching and key double plays.

Kett Donahue Moore Wotell Hughes Schautiel Keele Bishop Bridgeport Waterbury Bduckett Nagle Helgeth Watell Democ Duckett Lordy Shay Fuller Stapleton Lennon Batchelders Keefe Hishop Hiy Machelder Jatcher Bachelder Cosgrove

Local Amateurs in Lock City Bouts Preview

Tom Flynn and his stable of amateur boxers travel to Stamcond Friday night for a carnival hoped to spark a recurring Lock City event. Star bout features Joey Nagy of Fairfield versus Loy from Lock City after Nagy edged by Pep Stone of Danbury last Friday. Other Park City boxers include Lacroix Kelly Riccio Meany Michaels and two Fairfield newcomers Freddy Jones and Young Andy.

Tom Flynn Simon Pures Promder Fay Joey Nagy Fairfield Loy

St Cyril's Swamps St Johns 26 to 1 in Parochial League

The St Cyril's school baseball team routed St John's 26 to 1 at Seaside Park, marking St John's first loss of the season. Sacred Heart defeated St Augustine's 4 to 1 in another Parochial League game. In the West Side Midget league, Tigers beat Riversides 6 to 2.

St. Cyril School St. John’s Seaside Park Stt. John’s Sacred Heart St. Augustine's Fred Corbally Tigers Riversides & To

Nichols blanked Senators while Profs scored 3-0

Nichols pitched brilliantly as New Haven blanked Hartford 3 to 0. The Profs collected five hits in the fifth and sixth to push across all runs off Owen. Gleason stood out with all around play. The box shows MacGowan with a base hit and Griffin delivering a sacrifice. Genin, Comiskey, and Dietrick turned double plays. Gleason and Lerlan involved in another. Hartford left seven, New Haven ten. Owen walked six, Nichola five. Owen fanned Nichols. Umpires Keating and Kulin. Time of game 1 hour 47 minutes.

Becofe Yordy Duckett Fuller Brasscos Helgeth Elmer Duckett Bears Keefe Joe Cosgrove Waterbury Obere Torphy Demoe Cosgrove Bud Bmapleton First Secon Wotell Brasseos Brapleton Johnny Nagie Hughes Bridgeport Red Batchelder Feld Nagle Bishop Jimmy Shay Cosrove Donahue Moore Jiggs Elmer DiVito Duckett Schaurel Scharrell Qggeh Chamepions NEW Hwaven Nichols New Haven Hartford Profs Owen Gleason Ree MacGowan Griffin Hank Genin Comiskey Dietrick Hank Gleason Lerlan Nichola Hy Owen Nicholls Keating Kulin

Italy Eliminates Holland in Davis Cup Tennis

In Rome on May 18 AP reports Italy’s Davis Cup stars beat Holland to end the tie. Baron De Morpurgo won 6-4 6-2 6-3 over M Minimer in the first singles, then Van Lennep defeated Serventi 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the second. Italy advances to save England in the European quarterfinals.

Rome Italy Saga Holland Baron de Morpurgo M. Minimer Tha Tle van Lennep Serventi England

Massee Ninth to Meet Fordham Freshmen on Fordham Field

May 18 special report says Massee School canceled the Columbia game and swapped in Fordham freshmen to be played on Fordham field Friday afternoon. Massee will face Benedicts in Newark Saturday instead of Friday. Joe Strokelstes opens pitching against Rosary Prep tomorrow and Saturday against St. Benedites. Frank Tansey is expected to be ready to pitch as well.

Joe Sia Massee School Columbia Fordham Fordham Field Massee Benedicts Newark Joe Strokelstes Rosary Prep St. Benedites Tansey Jost Pardana

Navigator Wins First Race of Year at Jamaica

Navigator, ridden by Ellis for Mrs. Payne Whitney, captured the Southampton Stakes at Jamaica Race Track in 2 46. flat over one mile and a sixteenth, defeating Nichavo and Vespasian amid a bustling mile long stretch and a three horse finish. A separate claiming race mishap left two jockeys unhurt and saw Camila pay 2 B 10 to win.

Jamaica Racetrack Harry Richardson Sanford Vespasian Ellis Mars Cassidy Navigator Nichave Richards Michayo Hair Dresser Trudgins Dream Daddy Romersault Madera Hudgins Mary Immaculate Jamaica Camila

College Baseball Scores From Weekend Pairings

Rochester defeated Clarkson Tech 7 to 2 and Syracuse beat St. Lawrence. Pennsylvani a routed Putgers 10 to 0. Swarthmore and Ursinia tied, Dartmouth crushed Middlebury 18 to 4, Northeastern beat Bates 1 to 0.

Rochester Clarkson Tech Syracuse St. Lawrence Penneylvania Putgers Swarthmore Ursinia Dartmouth Middlebury Northeastern Bates

Upsets Mark Day Two Of Scholastic Golf Meet

Greenwich May 16 Several upsets among favorites highlighted the second day of the boys eastern interscholastic golf tournament at Greenwich Country Club. George Dunlap Hill School beat Eugene Homan Englewood NJ to reach the semifinals alongside Hicks St Johns and Mickie Lawrenceville and Childs Wish. Meantime Dunlap previously won the north south qualifier at Pinehurst and looms as a likely champion.

Greenwich Greenwich Country Club Eugene Homan Unoateschon Wallingford MacCarthy Stamford Brodbeck Mt. Vernon Dunlap Hill School Homan Chooty

Post Nine Wins From Telegram Post Nine Defeats Telegram Ways

The Post nine opened their season under new management and beat the Telegram Ways 7 to 5 at Seaside Park. The game ended in a late rally after an uphill battle. Ted Stellings was named manager, Eddie Shea captain, and Jack Walsh coach for the Post. The Telegram chose Art Beach manager and John P Runasantain coach. Final scores by inning show a close, hotly contested contest with a late Post surge.

Telegram Seaside Park Ted Stellings Eddie Shea Jack Walsh Art Beach John P. Runasantain

Hilltop Golfers to Meet Milford Prep Tomorrow

Central High seeks win at New River Country Club in Milford as captain Varnes Sicilian Daly and Thomas lead a strong Hilltop lineup after a victory over Harding High.

Central High Milford Prep Mew River Milford Hilltons Harding High Lyon Terrace Capt. Varnes Daly Thomas

Waterbury Man Seeks Eastern League Presidency

Attorney Herman T. Weixman of Waterbury, former Waterbury club president, announced as a candidate to succeed the late Dan ONeill as Eastern League president. John Sullivan will present his name at Thursday’s Springfield directors meeting amid endorsements from local club owners.

Waterbury Herman T. Weixman Waterbury Baseball Club Dan O'Neil John ‘J. Sullivan Waterbury Club Weisman Springfield New York Joser Cily Weteman Mass Eastorn Holyoke National Board of Arbitration Oneill Ireland Unionville Conn Cuba

Bears Knock at Second Place in Painful Waterbury Loss

The Bears fell to Waterbury ending their hope of moving into second in the Fiantern league. For 20 days they pressed the runner up spot but local wins kept the Ponies in view. The Ponies hold 1 win and 9 losses for .640 while the Bears stand 15 and 9 for .625.

Waterbury Bears

Phillips Homer Delivers Albany Victory Over Pittsfield

Eddie Phillips hit a seventh inning homer to power Albany past Pittsfield 2 to 1. White debuted with strong pitching for Albany, while Mills worked for Pittsfield. Key plays included Elliott, Long, Her mat in, and Martin with two base hits. Phillips’ home run and sturdy defense defined the game, with Mills earning the win and the loss charged to Wiltse.

Albany Eddie Phillips Wittsfield Mitchips White Mills Pittsfield Elliott Long Hermatin Martin Phillips Gagnon Hesse Wyse Albans Doulty Belanger McGaffigan Wbach Mayer Summers Stafford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Waterbury Brasscos Bridgeport Bears Fulor Obert Lenn P Devito By Briggs Seasich Pip Tam Ver aDam Lock City ST. Cyril's Swamp ST. John's Sacred Hearts M. Driscoll W. Driscoll Broderick Shanley H St. Cyrila St Johns Pistey Salata Kuzma Drnch Amd Franko Pilla Osman Dobeon Borona National Lysague Southworth N.Y Wilson Chi Bressier Cin Lindstrom N. Y Hornsby St I Fournier Brooklyn Pe Dugan N + ua Aid McNeely Wash Ruth Meusel Evan Senators Genta Ai Heitman Sheridan Ewansboro Hackbarth O Owen McGowan Cronin Ab Po Whitney One. Sevier Park City Baseball Officials Association Board of Recreation Hall Jack O’brien Industrial League Messia Sheriden Greenwood Messrs Remkus Brien Dooley Challenger Messers O’brien Sterback Bop Christy Ban Banville Lou Nanchy POST Telegram Post Hilltop Golfers Dan O'Neill Homer Hillies Moundsmen Po Burke Ib Perrin A Bachand Ss Be B Elliott Pat Get Emmerich Hesse If Gagnan Hermann Solomon Waltse Pittsfela Albany Loo Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Rome Bros Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, Conn
Search Courier

Search the Bridgeport Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bridgeport Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication