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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
6
Baltimore wins junior series as Louisville loses to Baltimore in a tense post season clash. Babe Ruth faces punishment after disputes while Louisville battles, with Herzog delivering a key single for the Colonels but falling short as Baltimore clinches the set.
East Main plant workers of Bridgeport Brass defeated the Merrie men in a playground ball game by a scare of 11 to 9. Benedicts led until the seventh stanza when Ace Sn touched for 9 runs. Conklin, fleet footed second baseman of the married men, made a play that helped seal the defeat.
Fans at the depot bade farewell to former heavy weight champion Jack Johnson and his entourage. At 43 he appeared fit and ready, weighing 220 pounds, with plans following conferences with Bridgeport Amusement Company.
About forty entries are expected for the state championship cross country meet on a 4 ½ mile course at Hallowe'en Park. Yale is sending three teams led by Douglas who won the 2 mile, with other contenders from Stanford, Waterbury, and Stamford. Bridgeport High will not enter due to distance limits for high school runners. Awards will include state championship medals for the top three and a team trophy for the leading squad. entries close with William J. O'Connell of Stamford listed as a contact.
The Park City Factory league opened with four games across plants including American Chain Holmes Edwards General Electric Acme Shear Housatonic Bridgeport Brass. General Electric edged East Main Street by two points while Acme Shear beat Housatonic 63 to 48. Holmes and Edwards suffered a 1030 to 23203 loss. Next game set for October 31. Standings list Acme Shear 16 1440 Holmes Edwards 18 1 000 General Electric 6 1 006 American Chain 0 0 0 Housatonic Plant 180 East Main Plant 1 1. League organized by Industrial Department of the 4 H M A with Recreation Committee representation. President Zachery, VP Fred Tordoff, Secretary Alwin W Bearer.
In New Haven on October 17 the United States district court heard arguments on the demurrer by the Department of Justice to Groton Iron Works v United States Shipping Board. Groton Iron Works sues for money claimed due for buildings at its Groton yards. prior state rulings sent the case to federal court.
The Lone Stars push to win the junior football title as they face stiff challenges from Joe, Ire, Alpines, and others. Manager Lee, also Sacrament’s fullback, points to the team’s speed and strength while hinting at Sunday game plans.
Roy Grattan swept all three heats in the Atlanta race as Tommy Mahny steered the pacer to a 2 08 pace. Peter Kennedy drove the Walia Cox to a 3 29 pace while Pittman’s Ki o beat rivals in the trot. Dixie May led the other event as five heats unfold at the Grand Circuit season opener.
Tickets for the Yale Army game go on sale at the Yale Athletic Association building on Elms Street New Haven. Each purchaser may buy two tickets, and a West Pointer is to accompany the contingent to the event. It is likely Bridgeport High School will compete against Yale freshmen in a 25 mile cross country pregame event.
Miss Cacil Leitch led the Bayside Open at Belleclairs Golf and Country Club with 41 out, 41 back for a 82 total, beating Mrs Gavin and Glenna Collett who faced early rounds amid difficult greens while other contenders endured miscues and illness among the large field.
Tehn Fielda of Bridgeport and Gherlig Comerfarn from Yale coaching circles will speak at Bridgeport Municipal Gym on Stratford Street Wednesday night. The event aims to discuss football and field questions from players and managers with seating for about 400. The notice lists attendees and planned times for related events at local venues throughout the week.
The Rectors basketball team, Bridgeport's city champions for five years, will start the season with the same roster led by Buckley Fanning and Maher at forward and Rowe Dondero and Cretelia in guard and pivot. Home games will be at the Boys club under Miss Lena Carnay, with Manager Dondero planning a tough schedule to bring top state teams to Bridgeport.
The St. Jars, one of the strongest local grid squads, routed semi pros 20 to 0 last Saturday. Saints aim to widen their lead and seek a tougher test Friday night, eyeing a prominent next opponent and inviting any group to challenge them.
Fairfield County Amateur Boxing Association hosts a show at the Casings on November 2 with three fighters entered Joe Flannagan 148 pounds Bill Lourie 132 pounds and Chad Gritman 128 pounds. The event features preliminaries semifinals and finals with silver loving cups and cash prizes. The Beara of Recreation opens doors on November 7.
Irans beat Fairfield eleven 7 to 6 after Fairfield failed to convert a touchdown try. Lottus Galbraith starred with long runs though injury hampered him later. Park City Jade line struggled as suburbs pushed ahead. Molloy also in Iran lineup. Teams line up in the 123 lb class.
G. Unto defeated F Shortciffe in the third round of the handicap billiard tournament at the Bridgeport Minatvel club last night. Great excitement followed Uptoh victory over Shortcliffe, who was expected to win the tournament.
Nichols of Providence shoots 156 for 36 holes to win the first New England professional golfers association championship at Myopte Hout course. Tellier of the Trnebirn Cla and Newton were among players noted as contending. A total of 42,485,897 feet of lumber moved through the Panama Canal to Atlantic east cities during the period.
Babe Ruth stars in Elmira game as controversy swirls over penalties un imposed by Judge Landis. The New York Yankees fear stiff action for Ruth while Landis weighs harsher measures beyond fines, amid owner support and public pressure.
Carl Mays the Yankee pitcher paid a fine of 27.50 after a street altercation with a constable in Tork Fa. Accompanied by his wife he was involved in a discussion and blows exchanged but neither party was injured. He was allowed to depart after paying the fine. The report notes the Weick administration built over 1200 miles of roads in Morosco with drum rollers.
The Public School soccer league under Recreation supervision finished the third week with many matches across divisions. Washington led with three wins, while the Western league faced postponements for the American Legion carnival at Yellow Mill Park. Standings as of October 15 show East and West divisions with several scheduled games and remaining contests for teams like Garfield, Lincoln, Staples, and Prospect.
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