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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1921

Page

6

Waite Hoyt’s World Series win fuels boyhood dream

Waite Hoyt allowed only two hits as the New York Yankees shut out the New York Giants 3 to 0 at the Polo Grounds. The Brooklyn-born pitcher, once a schoolboy dreamer, rose from Flatbush High and local drugstore daydreams to star in the World Series, with two hits allowed and key runs by Meusel and Routh. Hoyt’s arc from Brooklyn youth to Yankee ace highlights a classic rags-to-riches tale of perseverance and talent.

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Baltimore Wins From Louisville In Second Game

Baltimore evened the junior world series series with Louisville in a 2 to 1 victory behind Jack Ogden. Tinck, the Indian pitcher, held Baltimore hitless until the fourth as Jacobson and Holden produced key hits. Baltimore tied the game in the eighth on a Herosg error followed by Jacobson’s triple, and the teams scheduled next games for Saturday and Sunday.

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Challenger Wins Berth on Wesleyan Scrub Eleven

Sid Challenger, former Hilltop football manager and halfback, has earned a place on Wesleyan University’s scrub eleven. He challenged the Methodist fresh team last year and secured the berth.

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Alpine Basketball Team Holds First Practice

The Alpines opened with a first practice at the Municipal Gym last night. Five candidates reported, and manager Nieman plans to arrange games with fast stands around the city.

Alpines Menager Nieman

Yankees Take Second Game From Giants

The Yankees win their second straight against the Giants as Ruth again excels in stealing bases and a late rally by Meusel and Pipp helps seal a 2-0 win. Frisch makes standout plays for New York, while Nehr hurls to keep the Giants scoreless and the crowd roars at Polo Grounds.

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Milford Night School May Be Discontinued

Oct 6 Milford reports doubt over keeping the night school in operation. Superintendent H. I. Mathewson said at least 25 pupils must enroll to conduct the program, and if the target isn’t met, the plan may be dropped for this year and revived next year.

Milford Sramzemiur Atucntion Supe Schagla H. I. Mathewson

National Women’s Golf Title Stays in America After Matches

In Pea New Hampshire area coverage the National Women's Golf tournament concluded two foreign rivals ousted as Miss Stirling of Atlanta defended champion edged Latham Hall on home green. Mina Edith Leitch defeated LIES, while Elizabeth Rosenthal of Chicago beat Cecil Leitch at the 19th hole. Ming Marion Hollins of New York beat Miss Letts Jr. by Chicago 4 and 3, and Mrs. Vanderbeck upset Sara Fownes to complete the four survivors heading into semi finals.

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Northern Direct Sets Danbury Fair Track Record

Special to The Telegram Northern Direct pacer owned by Benjamin Buddey of Southport shattered the Danbury Fair track record with a 2:08 3-4 clocking. Driven by George, the brown colt is a son of Northern Man and had earlier paced similar times at Syracuse and Springfield. Other races on the card showed slow early times amid varied purses and entries.

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Bancroft Says Giants Are Not Discouraged By Defeats

Giants captain Dave Bancroft defends team mindset after World Series losses. He praises pitching by Art Neuholl? and Watte Hoyt, commends Yankee teamwork, notes luck influenced outcomes, and calls for improved batting and vision ahead of Game Three. Gold is mentioned in California with a note on times.

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Arrows to Meet Pioneers in Sunday Frandolin Field Clash

The Arrow Juniors of Stratford will skip a Tone Stars game due to class mismatch. They will instead face the Pioneer Cubs at Frandolin Field on Sunday.

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