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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1923
Page
21
In a wild Pacific Coast era style game Worcester nipped Bridgeport 7 to 6 after a late rally. LaVallee starred for Worcester driving in three runs while Braxton and Brown pitched well for their teams in a fast paced pitchers duel.
The International League slate lists a single scheduled game between Syracuse and Rochester, with no other matchups on the ledger. No venue or date details are provided.
Airfield Sept 14 Special. Manager John M. Donaldson says the Orioles nine will provide a tough battle for the George A. Smith Post of the American Legion. Stretch Moran leads the visitors who boast strong batting and fast play, aiming to outmatch the Legion team and end 1925 on a high note.
The Thidgewort team faces its last dragon contest in Springfield this afternoon before a game against Hartford at Newer Finch Park tomorrow. A Sunday doubleheader includes Corrie as an idle day following three prior matches.
Boston defeats Cleveland 9 to 2 in 12 innings as George Burns makes an unassisted triple play in the second. Stephenson led off with a single, Burns raced to second and completed the rare play, preserving a scoreless frame that led to a dramatic late win. The game, played in Boston, featured Burns, Stephenson, and Flagstead among key performers.
News account of Jack Dempsey defending his World Lightweight title at the Polo Grounds on Sept 14. The piece notes Dempsey’s tough fight with Firpo, both fighters hurt in rounds one and two, Dempsey rallying with speed and power to win by knockout, and Firpo’s respectable showing. Reporter Rickard Night, crowd size, and postfight respect.
Detroit hammered Zachary and Russell in the eighth inning for six runs and defeated Washington 8 to 0. The Tigers cruised to the win with a late surge as pitchers were roughed up in the final frame.
A shaky OCR fragment describes Sokols and Rosebuds preparing football and basketball squads for the city championship. Teams will be coached locally, with a top athletic chairman seeking a former Notre Dame star to lead operations. The text mentions training camps and city athletic oversight.
The Columbus Boys club football team began practice last night under Coach Pappino with high hopes for the coming season. They seek new candidates and a fast halfback. those interested should call Barnum 1395-5. Manager Frank is ready to book games with any 125 lb class teams in the state.
Ill health and burnout threaten Kid Gleason’s tenure with the Chicago White Sox as pressure grows to name a successor. Reports say catcher Ray Schalk or Ed Collins could take over, with Collins potentially traded if Gleason departs. The team slumped to second division as pitching faltered and 1930s Scandal lingering in memory.
Albany defeated Hartford 11 to 1 in a fast paced contest. Hartford outhit the visitors but failed in clutch moments. Hartford relied on five of six twirlers to stem Albany’s offense, but the hosts pulled ahead late.
New Haven nine meets General Electric at Sea side park this afternoon to decide the state inter factory championship. Diamond No. 1 hosts the 3 30 start as Allie Bakes pitches for the locals with Q Connell at catcher JSohout on reserve. Bridgeport had eliminated Hartford and Nyaternary Jost.
Ex champion Buckingham moves into the semifinals after a straight set win over Wheeler. Charles Toth of Boston plans to swim the English Channel both directions, seeking a historic crossing record after already swimming from France to England.
Hartford wraps up the season with a Sunday game at Newfield Park facing Bridgeport. The Eastern League leaders hold a four game edge with eight remaining as New Haven trails. The schedule shows Hartford playing New Haven and other league matchups across the week ending September 28.
Thirteen riders will compete as the bicycle races at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon. The meet, conducted by J F McCormick and H Alepold under Amateur Bicycle League of America sanction and Board of Recreation, offers many prizes with about 25 donated. Entries close this afternoon. races begin at 2:30 p.m. PARIS Sept 14 The entry of a British lawn tennis team for next year's Olympics was received by committees, bringing total entries to five.
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