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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1918

Page

10

Levinsky Beats Madden in Stirring Heavyweight Bout

Battling Levinsky of this city defeated Bartley Madden of New York at the Casino last night in a fast heavyweight contest. Levinsky landed blows from all angles while Madden showed fight but tiring. The match, third meeting between them, ended with Levinsky on top on points after ten rounds. Madden earned respect with hard punches but could not seal a knockout.

Levinsky Bartley Madden New York Laksco Club Madden Levins Jim Coffey Providence Boston Miller Pauling

Levinsky Beats Madden In Afteen Rounds In City Bout

Last night Levinsky of this city defeated Madden of New York in ten rounds in the main bout. Preliminary and semi final results, with alternating rounds noted, saw Alten and Bergen draw in ten rounds and Wil son stopping Munroe in the second. Referee Terry Lee scored the action as both men exchanged heavy blows and legions of fans watched the slugfest unfold.

Battling Levinsky Bartley Madden New York Red Alten Charlie Bergen New Haven Frankie Wilson Brooklyn Phil Munroe Young McMahon Stratford Paddy Burns Boston Burrs Terry Lee

Thormahlen Is Easy Winner in Cleveland Game

Thormahlen, the Young Yankee Jett, won his fourth straight game for New York, allowing only three hits. Cleveland scored first in the fifth on a balk miscalled as Wambsganss stole home. Final score 7 to 1 as New York pummeled Cleveland with timely hits and solid defense.

New York Mayay New York Americans Red Cross Cleveland Thormahlen Jett Wambsganss J. J. Miller Chapman Speaker Roth Wood Halt Williams Turner O'Neill Morton Gilhooley Peckinpaugh Baker Pratt Pipp Bodie E. Miller Hannah Thormahilen Gilbooley Thormatlen Balk

Sox Teams Gather Red Cross 5500

Chicago and Boston baseball box score style recap with team notes and player line details. Mentions Bridgeport runners, Armory team hopes, and Kalevas games results in Brooklyn with multiple named players and scores.

SOX RED Cross

Mayer's Fine Work Evens Cincinnati Series

Mayer's fine pitching enabled Philadelphia to even the series with Cincinnati today, the visitors winning 2 to 1. Bressler allowed two runs on Cravath's two bagger and a double, stealing. Cincinnati scored in the first on hits by Magee and Roush and Cravath error. Score: 2-1 Philadelphia.

Cincinnati Mayer Philadelphia Bressler Cravath L. Magee Roush Fitzgerald Bancroft Stock Luderus Burns Groh Magee Chase S. Mages Neale Blackburne Winga Elser Fitegerald la Magee Blackhurnes Blackhurne A Magee Gaffigan Luderns Palls Wer Rayer Tiller Offressler Eller

Giants Early Lead Fails as Cubs Rally 7 3

Chicago defeated New York 7 to 3 after overcoming an early Giants advantage. Hendrix gave a shaky start before settling, while Perritt Anderson and Causey pitched for the Cubs. Mann and Zimmermar collided in the seventh as tempers flared and players separated the melee.

Chicago Perritt Anderson Causey New York Hendrix Zimmermar Mann Pasemion

Local Y M C A opens swimming class with 18 joining

The Y M C A swimming class began at the local ranch under R W Young. Meetings are Tuesdays 8 to 9 30 pm with growing interest and first year of regular free instruction at the pool. Pool water is undergoing bacteriological tests by Bridgeport health department to reduce germs. A stray line mentions a baseball score and pitching details.

Young Men's Christian Association R. W. Young Bridgeport Health Department

Mackmen Paddle Sphere to Distant Corners of Field

Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 8 to 4 as May a. T. Long figured prominently. McAvoy doubled with two on in the second, Burns doubled and bases loaded, Gardner and Shannon walked to fill the bases. Davenport relieved Sathe ron and Dugan drove in two runs with a single to seal the win.

Philadelphia St. Louis McAvoy Burns Gardner Shannon Davenport Satheron Dugan Rogers Jamieson Oldring Fahey Walker Gregg Muench Myers Hendryx Sister Sotheron Greggs Sothoron Innites Grese Ers Grege

Local Bridgeport Nine Lead Eastern League In Five Wins

Bridgeport leads the Eastern League with five straight wins led by Chinese players Ken Lai and Bill Lai. Report highlights Bridgeport’s strong hitting and base running as New Haven and Springfield struggle. Ferguson and Cristall anchor a solid pitching staff while Lai’s speed and bat dominate in multiple games.

Bridgeport New Haven Way New Haven Newfield Park New Haveners Bridgeporters Bill Lai Ken Lai Springfield Lal Andy Yim Yim Kon Lai Skiff Ferguson Cristall Lennon Sara Lyons Naval Reserve Fergust Cristal Holyoke Dan O'Neil Bag Grimes Willow Eddie Collins Baker Braun

Emeralds of Ansonia Seek Games with Local Teams

Ansonia’s Emerald A C invites local amateur and semi pro squads to appear in games here and in Ansonia. Visiting clubs including the Columbus Boys Pioneer s Athletics St James St Josephs and Red Sox are invited. The Ansonia club offers half fare and 50 percent of gross receipts for Sunday matches and can be reached via Morris Greenberg 7 Chestnut Street Ansonia Conn. Pioneers Win Five Straight The Pioneers semi pro basketball beat Burtvilles 6 to 3 in Derby for their fifth straight win this season. Hartford New Haven Game Postponed Wet grounds and impure water testing noted. M C A tank water remains at 70 degrees to avoid bathers’ discomfort.

Ansonia Emeralds Columbus Boys Pioneers Athletics St. James St. Josephs Red Sox A. C Morris Greenberg Chestnut Street Conn Burtvilles Derby

Pittsburgh Outfit Falls to Boston in Narrow Loss

May 21 in Boston saw Pittsburgh lose 2 to 1 to Boston. Boston scored first on Motlwitz’s error and added a second when Caton threw late to third, allowing a runner to reach base instead of Bene Ganva.

Pittsburgh Boston Motlwitz Caton

Y M C A Baseball In Full Swing Seaside Park

The Y M C A baseball program progresses favorably at Seaside Park with members meeting two evenings weekly. Attendance encourages promoters as the organization plans to elect an executive, form a league, and schedule two to three twilight games weekly through the season, under Harold Jenkins of the association's physical department.

Seaside Park Membbers Harold Jenkins The Association

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