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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

6

Yankees Win Fifth Game of Series 3 1 Hoyt Beats Nehl

In Polo Grounds on October 10 1921 Waite Hoyt delivered another stellar outing to lead the Yankees to a 3 1 victory over the Giants. The win puts New York closer to the series title as Hoyt and catcher Hartreich Topsy-free exceptional defense kept the Giants from mounting late rallies.

Bridgeport Telegram Yankees Waite Hoyt Adrian C. Anson Obs Universal Service Polo Grounds eThis Thessankees Hos Giants Bitty Evans Hoyt Sears Huth Gems Ron Jro Granty Rawlings Hart Pino Toney Cleveland Bob Meusel Matty Waite Arthur Nehl

Bogash to Meet Reed in Boston Friday

Louis Bogash and manager Jos Smith travel Thursday to Boston for a main event bout against Pal Reed of Natts at Mechanic Hall Friday night. Reed, a middleweight, has agreed to weigh 146 pounds for the fight, with ringside seating at 148 pounds. Jim Bones of this city appears in one prelim.

Louis Bogash Pal Reed Boston Lou ‘Bogash Jos Smith Vnston Bosna Wik Fal Reed Natiats Mechanica Talk Reed Bagaeh Louis Jim Bones

White Sox win again over Gues

White Sox Am 2000 50 0 11 8 and Cuba Nation als 0 1 16 0 3 0 0 6. Teussell, err and Yaryan Cheeves York Ponder Freeman l and TRillefar. King Pin Reserves lose to Beach Street Juniors 7-6 at Beardsley Park last Sunday. victors benefited from extra weight to prevail.

White Sox Gues Chicago Cuba Teussell Err Yaryan Cheeves York Ponder Freeman l Trillefar Beach Streat Beardsley Park

Wills Knocks Out Gunboat Smith in One Minute

Havana crowd of about 12,000 watches Harry Wills, the negro heavyweight, KO Gunboat Smith, Brooklyn light heavyweight, in exactly one minute after three clinches. Wills delivers kidney and neck blows followed by a short left uppercut ending the bout. Gunboat revived after 25 minutes, as Cuba marks Independence Day with four preliminaries and the main event. Wills says he will renew his challenge to Jack Dempsey for the title.

Havana Harry Wis Smith Brooklyn Wills Megro Cuba Jack Dempsey

St Joe's and Black Rock tie after scoreless draw

St Joe's and Black Rock played to a scoreless tie at Bullard Field on Sunday. Saints showed strong defense with Williams and Somers starring, while Crown spot controversies and a disputed forward pass affected the result.

St. Toes Black Rock

Nervousness in Sports Across Disciplines and Eras

The piece surveys nerves in athletes from Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey to Ty Tilden and Johnny Dyers, noting how nervous energy can both spark brilliant play and trigger fear of failure. It discusses football players, golfers, and the impact of jitters on performance, urging focus and mental steadiness under pressure.

Ty Oibb Bill Tilden George Duncan Bobby Jones Johnny Dyers Oswald Kirkby Ned Sawyer

Meusel Stars as Yankees Edge Giants in Close Tilt

Meusel and Hoyt drive a tense Yankees win over the Giants as Meusel with a single and double leads 300 for the day. Ruth strands three times while elbow trouble and a leg issue slow him. Nehf holds Giants to six hits as George Kelly and Jolly spark a late rally before a 34,000 crowd.

Comoigs Meuasl Hoyt Bancroft George Burns Peckinpaugh Burns Schong Monset Yankees George Kelly Tay Young Kelly Moussi Grant Emil Meusel Wallis Pipp Babe

Gene Martin Sells Insurance to Park City Fans

Gene Martin, Bridgeport Eastern League outfielder, returns home for the winter and enters the insurance business in Park City while awaiting the spring season. Wes Kingdon, shortstop, reports from Los Angeles that he has joined Vernon in the winter league on the coast alongside Ty Cobb and Heilmann.

Gene Martin Bridgeport Will Stlel Park City Newfield Park Gene Wes Kingdon Snapr Shortston Los Angeles Vernon Ty Cobb Heilmann

Fairfield High Coach Praises Squad After Victory

Fairfield High fields a sharp eleven and Coach Burk hails the team after a win over Stratford High by T-1 last season. The squad lost two close games to Bridgeport High seconds but will face South Norwalk Saturday in a regional clash.

Fairfield High Burk Hilltop Stratford High Fairfield Bridgeport High South Norwalk

Ansonia High Grid Team Ranked Among State's Best

Ansonia High in Ansonia is projected to field one of the fastest football teams in the state this fall. Fred Hunt leads the Red and Black at Lyon Terrace, with past meetings against Bridgeport High and Bramford High cited as benchmarks.

Ansonia Bish Clair Angoula Bridgeport High Fred Hunt Lyon Terrace Hilltoppers

Grid fans heated over three college games today

Three college games are scheduled with Henderson-Brown versus Arkadelphia at Arkadelphia South Methodist U faces Texas A and M in Dallas Utah State Aggies meet Wyoming in Logan Newtown Mass High hosts Bristol R T at Newtown and Columbia Military Academy clashes with Battle Ground at Columbia New Hampshire

Henderson-Brown Arkyneas College Arkadelphia South Methodist U Texas Aggies Dallas Utah Aggies Wyoming Logan Newtown Mass, High Bristol R. T Newtown Columbia Military Academy Battle Ground Columbia New Hamphire

Patsy Bogash Breaks In With Promising Boxing Run

Patsy Bogash, Louis Bogash's brother, starts a boxing season with five straight wins. He battled Wild Gould to a decision in Fall River, overcoming cuts and a tough foe. Manager Joe Smith plans NY appearances as Bogash aims for welterweight success and potential top-tier honors.

Just & Attleby Pater Bogash Patsy Louis Jack Britten Jack Pat Joe Smith Brother Louis Waterbury Johnny Darety Mickey Brass City Millslinger Gould Smith Ofer Fall River Bogash New York Bridgeport Toint

Worthy and Favonian Capture Feature Races at Lexington

Edith Worthy and Favonian won features at the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' track meeting in Lexington. Worthy swept the two year olds in straight heats, while Favonian needed three heats to claim the three year olds. Wands May and The Jack added victories in pace events, with Alma Todd and Klfosach earning a heat in the 2:16 trot before darkness halted racing.

Edith Worthy Favonian Lexington Tavenian Breaders' Association Faith Worthy Trattera Kentucky Eunice Betle Wieanar Guy Favoni Peyonian Wands May Jack Alma ‘Todd Klfosach

Manning sets track records and race notes amid sports odds

The piece chronicles Manning the five year old gelding’s record mile in 1: ft 3-4 at Lexington, equaling Uhlan’s Syracuse mark, and compares future prospects. It also mentions boxing rules, indoor golf in San Francisco, chess entries in Budapest, and other varied sports and public curiosities.

Meter Manning Lexington Hha Pele Manning Uhlan Mily Syracuse Tony Uhlan Janning

Peckinpaugh Declares Yanks Stay In Front Rank

Captain Peckinpaugh lauds Yankees after a World Series win citing Babe Ruth Meusel and Hoyt for pivotal plays. He salutes Arthur Nehul and notes Giants threats, praising the team’s mental fortitude and pitching as key to victory.

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School Soccer League Opens With Four Matches Today

The Public School Soccer League starts its season this afternoon with four games. In the Eastern League Summerfield meets Garfield at St. Joe’s Oval while McKinley faces Franklin at Old Mil Green. Western League games are at Seaside Park featuring Whittier Black Rock and Longfellow Medicon.

Summerfield Garfield St. Joe's Oval MckKinley Franklin Old Mil Green Seaside Park Whittier

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