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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1925

Page

16

Bears Lose to Hartford in Ten to Six Ball Game

Hartford defeated Bridgeport 10 to 6 in a high scoring league game. Owen struck early, Metevier and Lemuel struggled, Kenna collected four hits for Bridgeport, while Duckett and Runser opened scoring for Hartford. Marty Shay handled fourteen chances in the field as the bears suffered a rough afternoon at the plate.

Lemuel Evens George Metevier Eihigh Gus Schinkel Casey Metevier Gus McDonald Lddie Kenna Tommy Mullen Aner Pharp Duckett Henzel Runser Weare Duckett Owen Pays Owen Ye Burns Burke Heinie Batch Starr Shay Leo Durocher Jem Leo Jord Eddie Kenna Tan eDonald Marty Comiskey Metesier Date Durochers Lem Owen Hoberts Fraser Gingle Durocher Schinkal Gwen Weneral Marty Shay Endie Keanna Chick Fraser Tommy Comiskey Bridgeport Addi Ng Rt Urke Jenzea Nser As Mevevier Roberts Hartford Po Hesse Behinkel Kenna Rondeau Mullen Emis Durecher Owen P Johnson Hartford Bridgeport Ruse Palls Metevier Owen Anson Stara Sher Menard Brown

Bridgeport Bears Holders Lead In Week Averages

Official Bridgeport Bears batting averages show Elmer Duckett leading at .380 after 29 at bats with 11 safeties. Jess Runser follows at .310 with 29 plate appearances and nine hits. Ray Roberts champions the pitching list with four safeties in 11 at bats for .285, while Eddie Burke slumps at .150 with 32 at bats and five hits.

Bridgeport Bears Elmer Duckett Scranton Johnny Henzes J Elmer Jess Runser Johnny Henzel Johnny Ray Roberts Ray Heinie Batch Joe Burns Hunters Bernie Starr Mitman Bernie Eddie Burke

Foster Defeats Wheeler In Singles In City Championship

Ford rides smoothly to a third round victory as George Foster, defending champion, defeats Stratford’s Johnny Wilson in straight sets 6 4 6 4. Wilson then teams with Dr Williams to upset Hall and Buckingham 6 4 6 2, showing improved form despite earlier singles loss.

Ford Brooklawn Country Club Johnny Wilson Stratford George Foster Brooklawn Wilson W. G. Willams R. Warren Hall E. T. Buckingham Foster Johnny Dr. Williams Buckingham Hall Hart

Mohicans to Hold Session Thursday

The Mohican football team, a leading semi pro group in the state, will reorganize for the next season and hold its first practice meeting Thursday night. All players should report at Holland alleys at eight. veterans from 1924 return, with potential stars Joe Fennell Johnny Wagner and Wilmot joining. Captain and manager to be elected at the meeting.

Mohican Holland Alleys Mohicans Joe Fennell Johnny Wagner BATES Wilmot Connecticut Aggies Thurs

Nichols Allows But One Safety As Profitably

Kew Haven September 14 Chet Nichols narrowly missed a no hit game as New Haven defeated Pittsfield 9 to 6 Nichols allowed only one hit a double by Bedford in the first inning Douglas and Sullivan were hit hard by the locals who won easily.

Kew Haven Chet Nichols New Haven Pittsfield Nichols Bedford Douglas Sullivan MacPhee Bedford Ct Collins Thomas Gouger Kelly Caulway Stow Gleason Bowman Stelen Martin Clabby Fittsfeld Baye Foulk Summers Breslin

Bears to Play Twin Bill Today in Seasonal Run

The Bears will hook with Hartford in a double header this afternoon. The twin bill was moved to today at the Capital City club’s request after they played a twin bill on Sunday. Tomorrow they return home to meet New Haven in a double header with Pittsfield visiting later in the week.

Bears Hartford New Haven Pittsfield Springfield

Benefit contests listed Saturday at Newfield Park

The Employes Tuberculosis association benefits baseball games will be staged at Newfield Park next Saturday afternoon. Henry Deale, chairman, says close to $000 will view the contests. The American Chain combine meets the General Electric in the feature contest while two picked teams of the Girls' League play in the preliminary contest.

Employes Tuberculosis Association Newfield Park Henry Deale American Chain Combine General Electric

Bridgeport High Football Starts Practice for Norwalk Opener

Bridgeport High School football under coach Biddie Teilly begins daily Seaside Park drills with about 75 candidates. Veterans few, green squad favored. first game scheduled with Norwalk High on September 26 at Bridgeport as part of a fall schedule that includes Greenwich, Manhattan Prep, Wilby, Crosby, and more.

Bridgeport Hgh Biddie Teilly Seaside Park Reilly Norwalk Norwalk High Bridgeport Greenwich High Manhattan Prep Wilby Hugh Waterbury Crosby High Bulkeley High Brigeport College City of New York Utrecht High Brooklyn Stamfont High

United States Wins Devon Shire Cup on Links

The United States retained the Devon Shire Cup at the North American golf championship held in New Brunswick on September 14. American players defeated Canadian opponents in a series of matches with scores and names including Frederick Snare, C. George Lyon, F. A. Parker, C Hol land, W. G. Ross, Jerome Peek, and T. Rennie among others.

Andrews New Brunswick United States Fredersick Snare New York C. George Lyon Toronto Hasell Dallas Tex. F. A Holland Montreal Ff Redfield Wartford Conn C. A Bogert Toronto H. Perrin Philadelphia W. G Ross W Trevell B. Robin Montreal H R Croft Pittsburgh Ross Ottawa M. Michael W.va W. B. Museen F. EK Ecker Greenwich Gann E Caldwell Ottawa F. T. Woolward Denver Colo Cef Robin Toronto Jerome Peek Rye McKay Sarma Dr. A H Hart Harttora T. Rennie F. R. Coley Hartford M. Burrell

All Stars Down St. Mary Nine at Stamford

Moore pitched well for St. Marys despite seven errors. Li Vots won 4 to 1 as Rueczo excelled on the mound with six hits allowed, five strikeouts, one walk, and two doubles in four at bats.

Stamford Moore Doherty Silk Sox St. Mary's Saints Li Vots Paul Rueczo LiValsi

International League Scores and Standings Snippets

Baltimore defeats Providence in a tight 5 4 battle with Davenport Cobb Swaney Lynn contributing key runs. Buffalo splits with Syracuse in two games, hallmarked by strong pitching from Thormahlen in the first and Niebergall in the second. Jersey City edges Reading in a doubleheader with Spaulding Freitag and Wil son delivering offense. Reading rebounds in the second game behind Zellars and Freitag as Metlarthy and Ubris provide support.

Jersey City Spaulding Best

Scores from American Association games posted

Indianapolis 2 defeated Toledo 1 as Louisville won 3 to 2 and Columbus edged Milwaukee 1 0. St Paul led Kansas City 4 0 while Minneapolis collected 11 runs in a 11 to 4 win.

Kansas City Minneapolis

Southern Association baseball results split in New Orleans losses

In New Orleans the Birmingham Barons beat the Orleans 4 to 1 in the first game while Chattanooga defeated Little Rock 2 to 0 in the second game before darkness halted further play. Only those games were scheduled.

Chattanooga Little Rock

Acme Pro Team Defeats Wesley Hose at Rice Field

The Acme Pro team defeated Wesley Hose Company at Rice Field in New Haven on Sunday. A strong pitching performance limited the opposition to few hits and yielded 12 Acme hits in a 2 to 0 victory.

Acme Pro Wesley Hose Company Ricefield New Haven

Panthers Down Worcester in Senior League Tilt

Waterbury used a late surge to defeat Worcester 8 to 1 as Harris starred with key hits. Jimmy Bishop-Towhp Kats struggled for Waterbury, while Worcester benefited from timely hitting in the game dated September 14 in Waterbury.

Panthers Jimmy Bishop Towhp Kats Harris Worcester Waterbury Bishop

Mohawk Eleven to Open 1925 Season Versus Owls

The Mohawk football team will open its 1925 season against the Owls of Westport two weeks from Sunday on the Bedford oval. Charley Harrison manages the Mohawk squad and the kickoff is set for three o'clock.

Owls Westport Bedford Oval Charley Harrison

Southport Firemen win Fairfield town baseball crown

Fairfield Sept 14 Southport Firemen claim the town championship by defeating the Fairfield baseball team 11 to 2 in Sunday afternoon action. This third meeting of the clubs followed earlier scores of 5 to 4 and 7 to 2.

Fairfield Southport Firemen Fairfield Basepall

Campball Stela Club defeats Stamford in season opener

Stamford opened the soccer season at Hallowe'en Park with Campball Stela Club of Bridgeport taking a 3 to 1 victory in an extra period game.

Stamford Bridgeport Hallowe'en Park

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