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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
9
New York built a three run first inning to defeat Boston 7 to 3, extending the Yankees winning streak to 13. Shocker pitched effectively allowing five hits, including Carlute’s homer into the right field bleachers.
The Telegram nine stopped the Post boys 30 to 2 at Seas de Park yesterday. C. Katt pitched four hits and fanned five while also homering with the bases loaded in the third. BM Galld of Telegram made a key fourth inning catch with loaded bases, and Telegram aims to arrange more games next week with city combines.
Finnish track star Paavo Nurmi ran 3,000 meters at Berlin stadium in 8 minutes 28.6 seconds, breaking his outdoor world record. The run occurred on a six lap cinder track, marking Nurmi's latest field of speed.
Chicago hammered Detroit 10 to 4 as Mostil and Barrett cleared the bases with two on, Falk added a two out grand slam, while Detroit pitchers struggled and Tigers infield errors by Blue and Gehringer helped fuel the scoring.
Chicago May 24 AP Hack Wilson slugging centerfielder for the Chicago National team was released after disorderly conduct charges were dismissed. He was arrested with 10 others at a Sheridan road apartment where police said beer was sold. The case noted his name did not appear on the blotter and the apartment’s operator was fined 200 dollars.
Philadelphia May details Penn plans for the 50th annual J C A A A track and field championships at Cambridge. Coach Wolf and captain Roy Slagle lead a strong Pennsylvania squad with last year’s point scorers Hill, Sherrill, and Coleman graduated. Strong showings expected in hurdles, pole vault, and field events as Penn aims for top placement.
Mickey Walker says he was overtrained for the welterweight title bout with Pete Latzo in Scranton, losing the crown last week. He predicts a return to the throne within six months, cites eight months out of the ring and six weeks of hard training, and cites support from his mother. The Pennsylvania commission promised him a rematch, while New Jersey fans say Walker might have won several rounds.
New welterweight champion Pete Latzo and rival Mickey Walker outline plans for a busy welterweight season. Latzo vows to stay a fighting title-holder and not dodge contenders, while Walker aims to beat all rivals and pursue a return bout. Latzo may box Dundee or another contender in New York or Philadelphia this summer, with a possible Baltimore stop as Dundee faces Willie Harmon next Friday.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will appear in an exhibition bout at St Louis University field on June 4. Harry Cook announced Farmer Lodge is named as a probable opponent for the benefit event in St Louis.
France defeated Czechoslovakia in Davis Cup eliminations as Rene Lacoste edged Zokelus in five sets and Heath Cochet beat Macenauer in straight sets. The report notes high jump and hammer throw standings, with Casson clearing six feet one inch and Lanst Taylor improving in hammer throw.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 11 to 6 as Mays collected six hits driving in seven runs in the eighth inning. Rixey held St. Louis hitless until the sixth, lifting Hornsby’s club back to the .500 mark. Cincinnati's offense struggled after the early sparks.
New York May 24 Yankees extend sensational winning streak as statisticians chase records. Giants hold 26 straight in 1914, White Sox 18 in 1906. To beat AL mark, Yanks need seven straight, facing Red Sox in Boston then Athletics in New York. Senators visit next for four. PeatnE writers dub future tests as acid test.
In a nostalgic column the author laments aging champions who once ruled the field and now watch youth rise. The piece blends reminiscence of boxing, golf, and tennis greats with reflections on time, glory, and the changing guard in sport.
Roland Mackenzie, a young Ua golfer, topped American entries on day one of the British tour championships at Murrayfield. He defeated W. Guild 3 and 2, while Francie Ouimet, George Von Elm, and Jesse Guilford also won their matches. Several Americans fell, including Cyril Tolley’s defeat by R. Hall-Caine. Gardner, Swaeter, and Bobby Jones were set to debut in the tournament tomorrow.
New York May 24 Frank Taylor sheriff of Kings County and hospital benefit promoter Humbert Fugazy report advance sale past initial forecast for June at Ebbets Field. Delaney vs Burns ten rounds generates as much interest as the Morgan Sullivan fifteen rounds. Delaney draws cheering crowds. Sullivan’s Brooklyn backers loom as test. Delaney trains in Bridgeport. Rielly supplies sparring partners. Cater DeKuh bout not drawing significant support.
The St Mark s Royals invite members Baker Grant Cook Powell Blake Montara Coleman B and By Blake Willams F and J Hace DeKalb Philips Frazier Copeland Moreland Gillam Harris ers Eaton Dizon Winston C an G Cuffes Curran and Newman to a parish hall smoker at 8 pm. The baseball team beat Washington Park M E 6 to 4 last night.
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