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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1926

Page

17

Yankees Complete sweep as Lazzeri homers with bases loaded

New York defeats Chicago 6 to 3 to finish the three game series. Lazzeri hits his third homer of the season with the bases full in the eighth as New York trails 3 1. The seventh straight win for the Hugmen. Braxton goes nine and Pennock finishes. Harris and Tat homer for Chicago. Runs, hits and errors noted. Jones, Braxton and Thurston shoulder the pitching duty.

New York Yankees Chicago Lazzeri Hugmen Pennock Braxton Eddie Collins K. Collins Curdy Combs Hun Nefield Harris Tat Dlazzeri Mosul Harri Meusel Collins Gazella Jones Thurston Thurston Hira Gateher Park Ormsby Cannolly Nuihn

City Volley Ball League Organized

Arthur Faram of the Connecticut Eredric was elected president of the newly organized Municipal Valley Ball League that will sanction this summer for the first time. Charles Mahorey was elected vice president and Albert When as a secretary and treasurer. Eight teams have signed. openings for four more are expected to fill soon. Two teams will be from Engine Co. No. 3 and one from Engine Co. No. 2. other teams include DoMolay Acme Shear Holmes and Edwards Centrals. Rules were drawn up and schedules set. next meeting at the Welfare Building to admit new teams.

Arthur Faram Connecticut Eredric Municipal Valley Pall League Charles Mahorey Wa Albert Tatre Engine Co. No Engine Co DoMolay Acme Shear Holmes and Edwards Centrals

Ruby Goldstein Sets Two Bout Schedule at Coney Island

New York May 18 Ruby Goldstein sensational young New York lightweight signed contracts to fight two western contenders at open air shows in Coney Island stadium next month. First bout June 4 against Mike Dunder of Rock Island TV, then June 25 versus Ace Hudkins of Omaha over six rounds.

New York API Ruby Goldstein Sendational Coney Island Stadium Mike Dunder Rock Island Ace Hudkins Omaha Neb

Argentina Wins Davia Cup Elimination Over Hungary

In Barcelona on May 18, Argentina swept the series in the Davia cup elimination contests against Hungary, taking three matches to two. Argentina’s Robson defeated Talbot 6 4, 6 1, and Kehrhing flungry beat Obarria 6 8, 7 5, 6 4.

Barcelona Spain Argentina Hungary Robson Talbot Kehrhing Flungry Obarria

Brooklyn Wanderers Tie Toronto City in Cup clash

In a rare International Cup match on May 19 the Brooklyn Wanderers and Toronto City fought to a 1s 4 draw. The game featured a late equalizer and showcased both teams' defensive resolve at the venue.

Toronto fAb Brooklyn Wanderers Torono City

Tennis Stars Open Season at Brooklawn Club

Four famous players will inaugurate the Brooklawn Country Club courts with singles and doubles starting at three o'clock Saturday afternoon. Japanese stars Denzo Shimidzu and Pakeichi Harada will face Dr. George Kins and Watson Washburn in events announced by Mrs. L. M. Cornwall and H. O. King.

Brooklawn Country Club L. M. Cornwall H. Oo. King Denzo Shimidzu Pakeichi Harada George Kins Watson Washburn

Eastern Leagues Standings and Yesterday's Results

Eastern Leagues standings show Pittsfield and Waven with mixed results while Bridgeport and Hartford split. National League results include rain games with several postponements. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh tied 4-4 after rain. New York split with Chicago. Boston defeated St Louis 5-3. International and New England leagues display varied scores alongside college results Dennis, Harvard 9, Tehigh 4, Williams 9, Wesleyan 1.

Beaton St. Louis New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh Ton New Newark Cleveland Detroit Boston Grost Louis St. Lows Washington

Grays trounce Springfield 16 to 7 in opener

Providence Grays pounding Springfield with 23 hits 40 total bases off O Neal and Cummings win 16 7. Gene Klorkson homered tripled and doubled in five trips to plate. Gutierrez Rodriguez and Morrison lead via multiple hits. Morrison also homered. O Neal and O'Neal each win and lose pitchers, game lasts 2 11.

Springfield GRAYS Morrison Providence R. I RPY the O'Neal Wyummings Gene Klorkson Gutierrez Rodriguez

Seven Hilltop runners at Yale meet defend title

Seven Hilltop trackmen travel to New Haven for the Yale interscholastic meet with only two open events and two high school events. Captain Sullivan aims to defend his 440 yard title as Brookline rival Smith looms, while Courtemanche and Pollers seek open-event success amid a large field of about 400 entrants from 40 schools.

Yale Sullivan Central High New Flaven Smith Brookline Mass Courtemanche New Haven May LS (Ap Vard Brookline Bilgh Merrill Cranston Higa Ane E. Weeter de la Salle New Haven High School Arlingtur Agh Bridgeport High Bristol High Berkshire Brockilne High Chapman ‘Technology Choate Peddie Veckohitt Military Roxburry Seton Hall Schenectady Hyde Park High Meriden

Socony Branches Form Ball League at Seaside Park

The Fairfield County oil firm branches form a four team league with Norwalk Stamford New Haven and Bridgeport. Bridgeport meets Stamford in the opening game at Seaside Park Sunday with Bill Larkin as pitcher and Bob Banville catching. Manager Otto Luddy promises strong material for a likely win.

Standard Oil Company Fairfield County Seaside Park Bridgeport Wll Stamford Branca Norwalk Stamford New Haven Bill Larkin Bob Banville Otto Luddy

Spalla Loses Title To European Champion Usoudum

In Barcelona Spain Paolino Usoudum the Spanish heavyweight known as the tiger of the Pyrenees outpointed Italian titleholder Hrminio Spalla over twelve rounds to become the European champion. Spalla led early but Usoudum dominated from round three. Spalla was warned for low blows and the crowd of over 20 000 saw a calm defense despite heavy punishment. The bout at Barcelona bull ring carried a $60 000 purse for the winner with $416 000 to the loser. Spalla weighed about 1388 pounds and Usoudum 205.

Barcelona Spain Paolino Usoudum Tiger of the Hrminio Spalla Spalla Spalla Neverheless Jzeudun Saptla

Judge Landis Opens Portland Season in Maine

Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis opened Portland's New England League season in Portland Maine officiating as high baseball commissioner. The home team beat Taveshill 3 to 2 with Governor Rapho Brewster and other officials present. Landis paraded with players and officials, waved to fans, and posed for photos as photographers captured the moment.

Portland Maine Kenesaw Mountain Tandis New England Taveshill Rapho Brewster Judge Landis Weachers Tor Marler Wred Doe Joseph E. Conway Fortland Club

Bubbling Over to Meet Carsaris in Fairmount

Dubbing Over winner of the Kentucky Derby and Carsaris winner of the Coffcoth hamdican are set to meet in the Padre Saint Corby on June 19. Matt AJ Wioin, Marmoust Jockey club managing director, stated this upon arrival from Louisville.

Herrera Is Star As Sox Win Over Browns

Boston beats St Louis 6 to 3 as Charlie Robertson is hit hard in early innings. Ehmke shows control issues late but preserves the lead. Gerber and Fierrera shine on defense. Williams and Jacobson homer for the Browns.

Boston Charlie Robertson Red Sox St. Louis Ehmke Williams Jacobson Brown Gerber Browns Fierrera

Baseball game summary with errors and hits detailed

In a 2 player hitting display Jacobson had two base hits and a home run while Williams added a sacrifice and a hit. Carlyle hit a home run and Todt, Herrera, and others contributed with multiple base hits as Boston and St Louis traded runs. Pitching saw C Robertson take the loss with 6 hits allowed in 2 innings while Jonnard and Ehmke worked. umpires Dineen and McGowan called the game in 1 hour 46 minutes.

Jacobson Flagstead Todt Herrera Williams Carlyle Robertson Rigney Haney Doubie Gerber McManus Sisler St. Louis Boston C. Robertson Jonnard Ehmke Falk Bin Dixon Dineen McGowan

Cleveland Beats Senators In Third Game Of Series

Cleveland defeated Washington 4 to 2 in the third game of the series. Johnson had a tight pitching duel with Smith, aided by McNeely errors that allowed two unearned runs. McNealy and Judge Johnson each had two base hits, Rice and Sacrifices by Harris contributed, and Cleveland left three on base while Washington left seven. Umpires were Rowland Eynge and Hildebrand. Time of game not listed.

Washington Cleveland Washington Today Smith Johnson McNeely McNealy Judge Johnson Bees Rice Harris Belle Rowland Eynge Hildebrand Feckinpaugh Ruel Jahneson Cleveland Conoer Washington Ozoogag

Dempsey Slow to Consider O'Rourke Offer for Wills Bout

Charlotte May 18 AP Jack Dempsey shows little interest in Tom O'Rourke’s two million dollar bid for a bout with Harry Wills while Tex Rickard delays naming an opponent. Dempsey’s secretary Frank Jones says no definite move until Rickard selects an opponent per contract. If Gene or Gens Wynnie? is named, the $2,000,000 offer could be negotiated.

Charlotte Jack Dempsey Tom O'Rourke Harry Wills Tex Rickard Frank Jones Jones Dempsey

Sharkey Prepares for Norwalk Bout

May 18. Special Tank Sharkey, fresh from Hot Springs bouts, trains daily at Stillman’s Gym in New York for his Norwalk bout next Tuesday evening with Young Mulligan of this city. Sharkey’s manager says the New Yorker is in excellent shape for the match. Bobby Robideau meets Johnny Sommers in the semi final. Phil Chapman faces Wil He Mack in a phot- tussle. Ernie Perry clashes with Mule Brown colored. K O Kunz meets Jimmy Mullin in a four rounder.

Sharkey Hot Springs Stillman’s Gymnasium New York Norwalk Young Mulligan New Yorker Bobby Robideau Allentown Johnny Sommers Phil Chapman Bridgeport Wil He Mack Stamford Ernie Perry Mule Brown K. O. Kunz Jimmy Mulling South Norwalk

Amateur sets new hiking record in New Hampshire

Joseph H. Barnes, 49, established a state amateur hiking record by walking from Tilton to Mount Cardigan and back in 17 hours 12 minutes. The 66 mile trek included a single stocking change en route, a light pack, and sparse meals. Cardigan rises 3,100 feet and snow was knee deep at the summit. Barnes, Harvard 1901 graduate, resides in Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Concord N. Hu Joseph H. Barnes Tilton Mount Cardigan Barnes Harvard Grove City

Morgan Training for Sullivan Bout in Brooklyn Ring

New York May 18 Specialy Tot Morge junior lightweight world champion has begun sharp drills for defending his title against Steve Sullivan of Brooklyn set for June 8 at Ebbets Field. The fifteen round main event on a card by promoter Humbert Fomr benefits Holy Family hospital and Flatbush ballpark reopening. Also slated are a ten round bout between Jack Delaney and Tommy Burns and another ten round contest to be added by promoter Fugazy for Brooklyn's top outdoor boxing club.

New York Jack Delaney Honora Tommy Burns Detroit Fugazy Brooklyn Higgest Wit Eapen

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