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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

22

Albany Bears Top Bridgeport 10 to 8 In Early Scoring Burst

Albany bolstered by Chick Gagnon and Moose Putter beat Bridgeport 10 to 8 at Chadwick Park. Gagnon went 5-for-5 with a homer and drove in multiple runs as Albany built a large early lead, while Bridgeport's Nagle faced ejection for arguing with the umpire.

Albany Chadwick Park Bridgeport Chick Gagnon Eddie LePard Senators Moose Putter Palr Gagnon LePard Bobby Emmerich Outfelder Martin Shay Obere Yordy Stapleton Nagle DeVito Macken Frank Fuller Benra Tre Plite Fuller

Hawks Harvest Dominates in 1st Game of Series

Bridgeport Squelches Albany 8 to 1 behind starter LePard who fanned 14 as Emmerich and Gagnon stole bases and Belanger, Solomon, and Stapleton drove in runs. Gagnon homered, Sacrifices by Herman and Phillips. Two-base hits by Stapleton and Mack. Umps Saummers and Stafford. Game time 1:30.

Johnny Nagle Bears Feld Bridgeport Stafford Nagle Albany Emmerich Yordyn Messe Shay Gagnon Senators Gagnon Yordy Hermann Obere Phillips Solomon Belanger Moe Stapleton Macklin DeVito Herman Martin Shay F. Fuller LePard

Senators Limited to Three Hits as Profs Win 8 to 1

In Hartford on May 19, New Haven defeated Hartford 8 to 1 behind Hyman holding the Senators to three hits. Two-base hits by Lerian McGowan Schinkel Comiskey Bank. McGowan Sacrifica Cronin triple. Double plays Sheridan Hackbarth Dietrick Sheridan. Hart left on base six, New Haven seven. Walks: Hyman Lynch four. Time of game 1:43.

Hartford New Haven Hyman Senators Lerian McGowan Schinkel Comiskey Bank Sacrifica Cronin Sheridan Hackbarth Dietrick Lynch Euit Berger Direy Kuhnn Keating Trade Benn W Guydos Il Catarine Il Dorgan Dunn Ph Gallagher Rf Wakeman Rf Sareeee Fairfield F Yrade Otoh Tao Hage Tole Dorgan Gunydas T Flanagan Kowats Alexander Flanagan Smith Fitzpatrick Sacrificea Lesko Burlinaon M. Flanagan Timko Kowate Timke Ilits Catalane Catalano Pitcshes Pop Sampson

Central Wins Court Matches City Net Championship

Central High defeated Warren Harding to clinch the city net championship in a decisive match. Winton Hoffman captained the team amid eligibility questions as the Hilltoppers posted wins across several bouts, with notable scores including 6-1 and 6-4 in multiple sets.

Central High Warren Harding T U Winton Hoffman Hilltopn Kent Milford Prep Centraligh

Grays Rally in Closing Innings to Beat Ponies

Providence rallied in the closing innings to defeat Springfield 4 to 3 in the second game of the series. Gene Morrison, whose hitting helped the Grays, made a sensational running catch in the ninth with two on to preserve the win.

GRAYS Ponies Providence Springfield Gene Morrison

Yale Nine Beats Boston U 15 to 43 With YaleVictory

Yale defeated Boston University 15 to 13 in New Haven in a high scoring game. Noble tied the score with a single in the eighth inning before Kline followed with a sharp hit to drive in the winning run. MacDonald Jenkins Shoup Scott Holabird and Barclay played for Yale while Boston’s lineup included Fuller and others.

YALE Boston U New Haven Boston University Boston Noble Kline A H. FE MacDonald and Jenkins Shoup, Scott, Holabird and Barclay

Danbury Battery Team Seeks Amateurs for Trials

Battery D unit of the 192nd Field Artillery in Danbury Conn invites amateurs to join. The notice calls for seekers with interest and provides a contact phone number 2054 J. Danbury and an address for Bernard Jurins of Mar. vt Patr Field Avenue Danbury Conn for further information.

192Nd Field Artillery Danbury Conn Connecticut Zamem J. Danbury Bernard Jurins Mar Patrfield Avenue

Stapleton Signs VanAlstyne and Releases Wolfe and Lennon

Bears manager Frankie Stapleton announced in a Telegram dispatch that he signed pitcher VanAlstyne from Albany with an option for the season and released pitchers Chuck Wolfe and Eddie Lennon. VanAlstyne appeared in 34 games last year, posting 13 wins and 13 losses.

Frankie Stapleton The Bears Telegram VanAlstyne Albany Chuck Wolfe Eddie Lennon

Central High Triumphs 4-3 In Ten Inning showdown

Central High edged Warren Harding 4 to 3 in ten innings at Seaside Park. Chaikin led the offense with four hits and two stolen bases, while Carletti and Chaikin strong on defense. Michaels pitched for Harding and Doherty and Thinane for Central in a taut extra-inning clash. The game featured a key throw from Carletti to Chaikin at the plate to nab Washer at home. The Eastern League prepared a memorial day for Dan O'Neil as players paused for the league president's burial.

Dan O'Neil O’neil Wolyoke Holy Cross Church Holyoke St. Jerome's Cemetery Central High Warren Harding Seaside Park Michaels Harding Thinane Doherty Central Hilltops Michaes Chaikin Tierney Carletth Chaiklin Eby Hoo A Rwaszey Lesnesid Wisher Snooks Koslowaikx Morris Bechrether Stillings Onwen Varrone Meade Lesnesk Carletti Tinane Michaelis Dewey

Meigs and Hardware Tie in Mercantile League Contest

The Meigs and American Hardware baseball teams tied 2 to 2 in the Mercantile league last night. The game was called in the sixth inning. Y. M. C. A. defeated Reads 6 to 1 as Calhoun Werner and Bandy powered the Y. M. C. A. offense. DeFeo made a sensational one handed catch to stop several Peat Towland runs. Umpires Lau Nanchys and Art O Connell officiated the games featuring various lineups and fielding highlights.

Meigs American Hardware Post Publishing Howlands Reads Calhoun Werner Bandy DeFeo Hrrora Larron Howland Viscount Jorgensen Clark Lockwood Lau Nanchys

Black Rocks Seek Game For This Sunday

The Black Rocks seek a game this Sunday at Seaside Park Diamond No R. They want any strong team in the city and ask interested teams to contact O. Girard at 16 Jeiland Place.

Black Rocks Anxi Bundayan Diamond No. R Seaside Park O. Girard Jeiland Place

Yale Army Game Set for Chicago Stadium

Annapolis May 19 The Navy and Military Academy football game scheduled for Soldiers Field Chicago on November 27 1926 has terms unchanged from earlier talks. The Park Board holds 26 000 seats and will buy back 30 000 from the service schools leaving 100 000 seats total. Navy retains the right to choose the grounds under the agreement. Fordham 70 City College 54.

Annapolis Naval Academy Military Academy Soldiers Filed Chicaga Aso United States Fred D. Pritten Park Board Miliary Academy Navy

Woodman and Johnson duel as Waterbury tops Pittsfield 4 1

In Waterbury on May 19 Hubert Johnson former Pittsfield pitcher defeated Woodman in a pitchers duel. Waterbury scored four runs to Pittsfield's one aided by Hvasscos hits in the second and eighth. Moore hit a home run in the eighth to seal the win. Helgeth and Milan made notable one handed catches.

Waterbury Hubert Johnson Pittsfield Cook Woodman Hvasscos Woodman Moore Helgeth Milan Bo Burke Long Mayer Perrin Ah Milan McGaffigan Bachand Elliott Waterbc Ny Demoe Duckett Donahue Et Wotelt Hughes Ss Schauffel A Johnson Poole Pittsffield Gore de Johnson Rorty

Holy Cross shuts Army out five to zero

Holy Cross defeated Army 5 to 0 as Duggan limited the Cadets to two runs in a seven inning contest. Timberlake weakened in the seventh but Holy Cross pushed across a third inning sacrifice and a hit past third to seal the win.

Holy Cross ARMY West Point Aly Cross Duggan Timberlake Oman Worcester Collegians Walsh Cotel

Gadd and Boomer Lead Golf Field at St Andrews

George Godd and Aubrey Boomer fired 148 to lead the 204 player field on day one of the Daily Matis tournament at St Andrews. Abs Milehall, a veteran British star, stood third with 151 while Argentine player Antonio Perez was second with 161.

St, Andrews Scotland George Godd Aubrey Boomer Abs Milehall Lia Antonio Perez Competiti

Eastern league to name O'Neil successor at meet today

Eastern league magnates gather after Dan O'Neil funeral to select a new president. Herman J. Welsman of Waterbury and James W. Pyne of Hartford are leading candidates with rumored dark horses in the race. Local owners Powell-backed supporters seek neutral vote from Bridgeport and Providence clubs as Till of Providence attends funeral and league salon to decide the outcome.

Dan O'Neil MEET Dan O’neil Herman J. Welsman Waterbury Waterbury Club Wes John T. Sullivan James W George Springfield O'Neil League

Eastern League Results and Standings Brief

Yesterday's results include New Haven 8 Hartford 1 Albany 10 Bridgeport 6 Waterbury 4 Pittsfield 2 Springfield 3 Providence 4. Today New Haven at Hartford Bridgeport at Albany Pittsfield at Waterbury Springfield at Providence. Chicago 9 Boston 7 New York 8 St Louis 2 Detroit 68 Washington Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 6. Boston 6 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 8 New York 3 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 2 Reading, Rewarkance at Marquis and nzmann, Small wood etc.

New Haven Hartford Albany Bridgeport Waterbury Fitsfield Providence Springfield Pittafield Chicago Boston New York St. Louis Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittenburgh Louis Pittsburgh Teaton PC Pittsfielt Lae Chicago realTy AL Bof Fittenburgh Tb Bt. Louis

Traders Defeat Fairfield KGH By Six To Three Score

The State Trade aceo nine defeated Roger Ludiowe High School of Fairfield at Seaside Park. The Traders won 8 to 3 after rallying with two runs in the sixth and three in the eighth. Fairfield led early, then faded as the visitors surged late.

Roger Ludiowe High School Fairfield Seaside Park

Grail Prep Encounters De Molay On Diamond Six

Grail Prep will meet Bridgeport De Molay at Diamond No 6 in Verside Park tonight. Johnny GoHas is slated for Fairfield, while Holt starts for the De Molay squad.

Grail Prep Bridgeport de Molay Averside Park Johnny GoHas Fairfield Nine Holt theMolay Crew

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