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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1918

Page

6

Bridgeport Wins 4-3 Over New London in Tight Tilt

Bridgeport edged New London 4 to 3 at Newfield Park in a dramatic game sealed in the tenth inning. Krichell drove in the winning runs after a critical misplay by New London in right field, with Ferguson pitcher for Bridgeport and Reiger for New London both laboring as the rally built.

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Assistant Slug Artist Hugh Ross Career Update

Brooklyn boxer Hugh Ross, a rising middleweight, previously trained by Taylor in Kentucky and aided by Packey Mearlead, maps a new circuit in the South and Midwest. His record includes multiple 10 and 12 round bouts across Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Brooklyn, and Syracuse with a fast left and sharp footwork.

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Hartford Wins In Providence In Eleven Inning Tilt

Chicago defeats Cleveland 4 to 3 in eleven innings as Schalk, Schellenback, Jeibold, and Murphy contribute key plays. Williams and Roth lead Cleveland with early runs, while Schellenback holds off the locals after surrendering seven hits.

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Yankees Win Streak Reaches Three In A Row

Morning and afternoon baseball results show New York Yankees extending their streak with wins while other games see Boston Philadelphia and Chicago region matchups. Highlights include home runs by Baker and multiple stolen bases. pitching stats list Caldwell and Gregg with several strikeouts.

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Detroit Wins From Brownsies in Late Run

Damaged World War I era clipping mixes sports results with propaganda and garbled text. Detroit defeats Brownsies in a dramatic late rally while other city match scores appear alongside uncertain war casualty figures and commentary on drafted men.

Giants End Losing Streak In Rainy Philadelphia Game

In Philadelphia, May 80, New York broke its skid with a win over the Phillies as Watson and Tincup shut out the Giants for seven innings after a rain delay. The morning game was postponed and to be completed as part of a doubleheader tomorrow.

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New Haven Shut Out Waterbury In Five-Nothing Victory

In New Haven on a May afternoon the New Haven team defeated Waterbury five to nothing. Powers started for Waterbury but was relieved by Hanley after four walks. Powers issued four walks and faced five batters in five innings before being lifted. The game ended with New Haven backstoppers and fielders holding the Waterbury offense scoreless.

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Fencing Contests on Decoration Day Draw Crowd and Cups

Decoration Day fencing at Black Rock club drew a large crowd for dueling sword bouts. Louis Mochiss won the cup after a fence-off with Leandre Strandt. Strandt finished second. Others, from J. J. Brown to Dr. E. L. MacFertridge, placed through eighth with varying victories, and a club supper followed the event.

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Porphy to Maller Hails and Power Hits

In a cryptic and fragmented report two players named Porphy and Powers are noted for strong hits while Daley and Hes Dahle are mentioned. The piece references a Milles Bail Lek on hitscsy Ao Weeberinty and a first Power by Jlanley. The content appears as a historical sports brief with unclear context and several garbled names.

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