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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1925

Page

9

Jones and Gunn Reach National Amateur Semi finals

At Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh on September 3 the National Amateur Golf championship narrowed to four. Bobby Jones, champion, to meet George Von Elm, while Richard A Jones of New York faces Watts Gunn of Atlanta in the semi finals. Gunn overwhelmed Tease Sweetser 10 and 9, while Jones defeated Clarence Wolff 6 and 5, with two matches featuring Hick Jones vs Lauren Upson and Von Elm vs Jesse Guilford delivering brisk action.

Bobby Jones von Elm Dick Jones Gunn Oakmonth Country Club Pittsburgh Bolby Jones George von Fimn Richard A Jones New York Atlanta Watts Gunn Sweetser Sweeteer Jess Gumn Seerey Clarence Wolff St Louis Bobbi Wolff Br St. Louis Star Hick” Jones Lauren Upson Coast Wonder George von Elm Jease Guillard Guilford Massachusetts

Detroit late rally sinks Indians 11 to 9 in Cleveland

Detroit erased a seven run lead by Cleveland as Carroll's six runs allowed, Uhle pulled in the seventh, and Wingo doubled with the bases loaded in the final frame to lift the Tigers to an 11 9 victory. Heilmann Bassler Wingo Burns Sewell Hodapp Haney Neun led Detroit with multiple hits while Karr took the loss for Cleveland.

Cleveland Uhle Detroit Wingo Jamieson If Summart Lee Cf McNulty Cf oOo Sewell Sg Burns 1B Fewster Hodapp Sewell c Uhle P Miller P Karp Speaker Z Heilmann Bassler Burns Neun Haney Rigner Burka J. Sewell Whitehill Carrail Holloway Karr Whitehill S Doyle Carrol Miller Dovie Sum Carroll Neun Ib Haney Cobb Fothergill Manush Neumann Rigney Sa Tiurke Raseler Woodall Snlloway Jones O'Rourke

Cubs divide in series with Reds under new pilot

Chicago, Sept. 3 George Gibson newly appointed manager of the Chicago Cubs broke even in his first day in charge by defeating Cincinnati 3 to 2 in 11 innings but a 4 to shutout followed. Rabbit Maranville who resigned as manager this morning was in uniform and watched from the bench.

Chicago George Gibson Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Maranville

Slattery to Face Berlenbach in 15-Round Title Bout

Jimmy Slattery will fight Paul Berlenbach for the world heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium on September 11. Slattery replaces Mike McTigue who was sidelined by a blood infection in his right arm and hospitalized in Saratoga Springs. Originally Loughran was set for the semi final, but Rickard swapped opponents to keep Slattery on the Berlenbach card.

New York Jimmy Slattery Tex Rickard Buffalo Adonis Paul Berlenbach Yankee Stadium F1 Slattery Mike McTigue Saratoga Springs Camp M eTigue Saratoga Sarings General Hospital Berlenbach Buffalo Boy Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Loughran Slatter Jack Delaney Bridgeport Conn McTigue Slattery

Batchelder Shines as Hawks Fall to Panthers

Batchelder held Albany to seven scattered hits and Worcester won 4 to 1. The hitting of Thomas was a feature. The score:

Batchelder HAWKS Panthers Albany Worcester Thomas

Suggs 10 Fight Chapman September 14

Chick Suggs of Newport faces Ned Chapman of Chelsea for the New England featherweight championship at Mechanic Building Boston on September 11 under Suffolk A A. event. Fans from Worcester Providence Fall River New Bedford Newport cheer the Little Hebrew in a cross race moment.

George Dixon Dixon George Dion Chick Suffolk Mechanica Boston Worcester Providence Fill River New Erdford Newport

Plans to Hold $100,000 Track Derby

CTICAGG Sept 3 AP Plane for a renewal of the American Derby by one time classic in Chicago to carry an added money value of $100,000 making it the richest race in the country are being made by an association headed by Robert Sweltzer Cook County clerk. The organization hopes to stage 2 fall racing program the year at Homewood a Chicago suburb.

Cticagg Chicago Robert, Sweltzer Cook Homewood

Pitt Announces 1925 Pitt Football Season at New Fitz Stadium

The University of Pittsburgh opens Fitz Stadium with a 70 000 capacity for a September 26 game against Washington and Lee, dedication October 24 against Carnegie Tech, and a slate of home games including Lafayette West Virginia Gettysburg Johns Hopkins W and J and Penn State. Coach Jock Sutherland enters his second year with an experienced team.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Fitz Washington and Lea Panthera Carnegie Tech Withensylvania Philadelphia Washington and Lee Lafayette College West Virginia University Gettysburg College Sutherland Hia Success Sot

Home for Coaches Built at Cornell Ithaca Campus

Romeyn Berry announced a permanent coaches home will be built east of the Cornell campus in Ithaca to fulfill a 1923 contract clause with coach Gilmour Doble. The Cornell Athletic Association will own and maintain the house, ending the prior Erits presentation plan once used for Jack Moakley and Charles E. Courtney.

Ithaca. N Cornell University Romeyn Berry Gilmour Doble Cornell Athletic Jack Moakley Charles E. Courtney

Rutgers Coach Jack Wallace Out Until October Return

Jack Wallace head coach of Rutgers University is confined to bed after acute appendicitis at Asbury Park. He underwent immediate surgery at Middlesex Hospital and is out of danger but not expected to lead the Scarlet eleven until October 3, with no interim leader named yet.

New Brunswick N. J Jacck Wallace Rutgers University Scarlet Eleven Wallace Asbury Park L. McKiernan Middlesex Hospital Gildiron

Tennis Tournaments at Sasco Hill End Labor Day

Fairfield clubs host men and women tennis championships at the Country Club of Fairfield on Sasco Hill. Witherbee Black Jr and Franklin Richardson vie for the club title while Mrs F T Bedford and Mrs Franklin Richardson reach the women’s semi finals. Results list multiple matches and advancing players through opening rounds and semis.

Sasco Hill Labor Day Fairfield Country Club of Witherbee Black, Jr Franklin Richardson Eugene Hinkle F. T. Bedford Beatrice Black B. W. Stetson H. ©. Perry Sinclair Richardson Lawrence Rand Morgan W. Black W. Little B. Ainsworth W. Black ,Jr F. Perry F. W. Stetson Lawrence Hinkle S Morgan Josephine Stetson Morga F. Richardson Clare May Lele Bedford Barbara Black Finn Mary J. Hateh F. T Nedford Lucie Bedford F. T. Belford

Le Coney Enters Big Knights of Columbus Sprint Meet

Alfred Le Coney of the Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia enters the Knights of Columbus sprint series at Yankee Stadium on September 14. The former Intercollegiate and National sprint champion ran 10 seconds for the Middle Atlantic 100 yard title and has been training for the 60 75 and 100 yard dashes.

New York Alfred le Coney Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia Knights of Columbus Yankee Stadium LeConey Middle Atlantic Ugo

Holt Sold to Athletics for About 25000

James Red Holt, first baseman for the Jersey City International League club and a top five batter, was sold to the Philadelphia Athletics for a sum near 25000, disclosed by Skeeters business manager Trank Donnelly to the Associated Press.

James Red) Holt Jersey City International League Baseball Club Philadelphia Athletics Trank Donnelly Skeeters Associated Presa

Fairfield to Host Southport Firemen in Town Championship

Fairfield schedules a busy weekend at Legion field with three games. Southport Firemen visit for the town championship rematch, followed by the Fairfield Teach vs Fairfield lineup game, then a Monday clash with the Colored Giants at Sea Side Park. Key players include Watson, Murphy, FitzHenry, Leahy, Moran, and pitcher Moran likely to start against Southport.

Fairfield Southport Firemen Firemen Legion Field Fairfield Teach Nine Fairfield Nine Colored Giants Seasiie Park Watson Murphy FitzHenry Brotherton Walters Russell Sachery Cavanaugh Barber Leahy Moran Risley Southport Smith Rzepko Corliss Engle Habersack Hickey McCarthy McGrath Heinz

Travers and Smith May Box Here September 21

Boxing note from Bridgeport discusses heavyweight challengers and Keeley. Tony Travers of New Haven among participants eyed for September 21 bout. Eddie Keeley seen as top draw but others wary. Continued on page ten.

Travers Smith Eddie Keel Bridgeport Cay al Jennings New Engl Eddie Keeley Jennings Montgomery Jock Sharkey Iorman Jim Maroney Kingman Jack DeMare Mest

Travers De Marco Bout Delayed Until Tomorrow Night

New Haven reports rain postponed Nutmeg stadium boxing card set for tonight. The feature bout between Tony Travers of New Haven and Cuddy De Marco of Pittsburgh will now be held tomorrow as weather clears.

New Haven Nutmegtadium Tony Travers Cuddy de Marco Pittsburgh

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