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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1921

Page

10

Pipp's bases full ninth inning hit wins for Yankees

In St Louis on May 23 Pipp delivered a bases loaded single with two out in the ninth, and New York edged St Louis 26 to 4 after Davis passed Ruth to set up the decisive hit. Ward doubled and Bisler homered as the Yankees pile up offense with strong support from Peckinpaugh, Schang, and Fipp in a high scoring win.

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Washington Defeats Chi Sox in Easy Tilt at Home

Washington bunched hits and defeated the Chicago White Sox in Chicago after strong pitching by Zachary. Schalk exited hurt after being struck by a misplayed ball as Washington built a comfortable lead. Final score not fully clear in the fragment.

Chicago Washington Zachary Schalk

Eastern League Standings and Yesterday’s Postponements

Eastern League games were all postponed due to wet grounds. Today’s schedule features Bridgeport at New Haven, Springfield at Pittsfield, Hartford at Worcester, Waterbury at Albany. In the American League New York beat St Louis 6 2, Detroit 3 Philadelphia 2, Cleveland 9 Boston 1, Washington 5 Chicago 2. Yesterday’s results had St Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn among others postponed.

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Tigers Bat Hard and Defeat Athletics 5-2

Detroit bats hard behind pitching, defeating Philadelphia 5-2. Batters include Witt, Walker, and Galloway with key RBIs. Pitching by Leonard and Grimm yields a decisive win as Detroit takes two unearned runs late.

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Carpentier Begins Real Training For Dempsey Bout

Georges Carpentier started actual training in Manhasset New York for the title fight with Jack Dempsey. He worked in the gym for about half an hour and avoided sparring due to cool weather. He weighed 172 1/2 pounds and his camp schedules daily work and rest with sparring partners Joe Gans and Joe Jeannette arriving to join sessions, while trainer Wilson aims to prevent overtraining.

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International League results and tied scores from several city games

Reports from Jersey City and Newark show yesterday’s games with Reading and Baltimore. Rochester defeated Syracuse 8 to 4 while Buffalo edged Toronto 10 to 9. Players Kirscher Neibergall Morgan Mattox Fortune Winters Devine Sandberg Crandell Heitman Tragessery listed among lineups. Norwalk Mayflower team defeated Sunday in a fast Norwalk game.

Jersey City Newark Rochester Syracuse Kirscher Neibergall Morgan Mattox Buffalo Toronto Buffalo Jage2ziige Fortune Winters Devine Sandberg Crandell, Heitman Tragessery

Rickard Applies For License To Hold Big Battle

Promoter Rickard, organizer of the Dempsey Carpentier fight, filed with the New Jersey State Athletic Commission for a license under the Jersey City Athletic Club. He named Montgomery Park arena for the event, expected to finish the stadium by June 14. Seals for the world's championship sale moved briskly as orders poured in to Madison Square headquarters.

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Sterback Triumphs Over Donlon in In State Duckpin Match

Sterback wins both pinfall and total of games in the Nutmeg alleys duckpin event against Donlon of Rockville. Final scores show Sterback with high counts and Donlon struggling through the series as the match concludes.

Sterback Donlon Rockville S—Rosa

Industrial GI Bowling League Holds Annual Banquet

The Industrial GI Bowling League hosted its annual banquet last night at the local Service Center on Barnum Avenue. Mr Cook of the Y OA presented a silver trophy to Captain Sadieowhen of the Cranes company team, which won first place in the league, followed by athletic games and contests.

Barnum Avene Cook Y. Oa Sadieowhen Cranes Company

Harvard Crew Seatings Announced for Cornell Race

Cambridge Mass May 23 Coach Mill Haines of the Harvard crew announced tonight the varsity shell lineup for the race against Cornell next Saturday on the Charles. The lineup lists Stroke Applelan Terry 8) Mrting Danton Bow Celswaln Piersny.

Cambridge Mass

Prominent battlers pick Dempsey over Carpentier

A flood of opinions from writers Barry Grer Eddie Long and others in Pittsburgh and New York heavily favor Jack Dempsey to defeat Georges Carpentier on July 2 at Boyle's Whitey Acres Jersey City. They stress Dempsey's superior endurance power and proven punch, while noting Carpentier's speed but questioning his stamina and top form.

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Bogash Bartfield Bout Finally Scheduled Friday Night

Promoters settle on Friday for Bogash versus Bartfield after a day of talks. Bud Weafarvine slated to face Steady Steadman in the armature semi finals. New Haven show conflicts pushed local bout to Friday. Bogash opened training at the Acorn club with four rounds, Bartfield sparred and roadworked at the Y M H A.

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Greenwich High Plays Today at Seaside Park

Greenwich High School baseball teams will play at Seaside Park this afternoon. Weather signs prompted the postponement earlier but the game resumes today.

Greenwich High Seaside Park Pat Levery Nigard Lovais

Photograph May Decide Hilltop's Claim for Place

A Yale interscholastic meet photo of the quartermile finish may alter Hilltop's standing. The readout shows Hartford first, Idgepoort second, McY othird, and Reidsenore fourth after corrections. Nicholson faded late, and Spentetore finished near the rear as the disputed photo is developed.

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Local News Brief from An Unclear Source

Fragmentary report notes delays and disruptions affecting multiple teams and cities including Indianapolis and Columbus. Uncertain details mention postponements and possible regional matchups with unclear affiliations.

Norwalk track meet and boxing cards scheduled for Saturday

Norwalk High plans a dual track meet with Hilltop at Norwalk Stadium while boxing cards feature Tommy McAleer and Augie Ramer at New Haven and Jersey City shows. Cards promise speedy knockouts as fighters train Friday night ahead of events.

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Kilbane to Risk Crown Against Frankie Fleming

Cleveland report: featherweight champion Kilbane to face Frankie Fleming in a scheduled all rounds decision bout at Furente Canada. Fleming to weigh near listed pounds while Kilbane enters at catch weight, amid promotional notes.

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Champs Hold Boston to Four Hits and Win

Cleveland Telit defeats Boston 4-2 at TWVEBLAND on May 23 in a game where Cleveland held Boston to four hits. Scott Burns Sowall Vitt Pratt contributed for Cleveland with Scoring plays, while Thormahlen took the loss for Boston. Tim 180.

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Americans Shine in Open Days Play at Hoylake

In Hoylake England May 23 Associated Press reports eleven Americans began the amateur BOLE championship with strong showings. Some players advanced while others were eliminated including Ray Thompson Mani and Platt who withdrew due to injuries. Bobby Jones faced a tough match while Hownes received a walkover. The weather hindered play and several notable names including Black and Payton did not advance. A separate event notes a Westminister pipe smoking contest with entrants using their own pipes and a two hour two minute record set by a participant.

Hoylake England Associated Press J. Wood Platt Hownes Platt Bobby Jones G. G. Slanford Hilts Thompson Vr Hunt Payton

Dempsey Resumes Training Amid Public Watchers

Dempsey resumes training as the public paid to watch a sparring session despite windstorm and rain threats. Several hundred attended at ten cents each, watching Dempsey spar with Harman and Mann while others noted the absence of expected partners. Dempsey walked four miles with two Belgian dogs, then spoke at a convention and met officials including Hares M. Dugherry.

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Two Children Hurt in Separate Accidents

Two youngsters were injured in separate crashes yesterday. Margaret Novak, five, suffered facial fractures after a car struck her on Markpyerue near Laurel, and Andrew Palehon, age unknown, sustained a large forehead abrasion when another vehicle collided near Allen Street. William Menath, five, at 108 Grehard Street, sustained a skull fracture and was listed improving at St Vincent's Hospital.

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