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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1923

Page

16

Elmer Bowman's Batting Stars In Weird Contest

Elmer Bowman led New Haven to a 9 to 4 win over Bridgeport with four at bats three hits two triples a walk and four runs scored. Sam Post drove in key runs including the first home run inside the park at Bridgeport. Johnny Gillespie struggled with wildness early, while Withrow faced removal after protesting a strike.

Elmer Bowman Sam Post New Flaven Husky Flint Profs Bridgeport Eagle Street Bowman Spotted & Honor Johnny Gillespie Johnny Tmllman Withrow Anpire O'Brien Goll Gillpie Gillespie Dowd Loftus Post Jenzes McCarron Sngle Russell Bulls Fisher CDE Haven Martin Gallagher Caborna Ct Neher Withruix Rodrigues Russell Ney Haven Heenzel Orne Gom Orme Osborn Btolen Isher Henzen Sacrifices Wargo Gait Henzes New Haven Tilmin Callespie Tilman O'Brien Kun

Senators Split Double Header With St. Louis

Washington and St. Louis split their two games today. The Browns won the opener 2 to 1 while Washington took the second 1 to 0. Jane forth pitched for the Nationals with little trouble. pinch hitter Charritts drove in Grealnth in the eighth to prevent a shutout. Zahniser and Kojp pitched in the two games, with six strikeouts for the Nationals. The scores:

Washington St. Louis Browns Jane Forth Nationals Gharrits Zahniser Kojp

Washington and St Louis Battle in League Tilt

Washington held off St Louis in a tight International League game. Key players include Bluege Ruel and Goslin for Washington with Zachary pitching for Washington and Danforth for St Louis. Multiple two base hits and a home run produced the scoring in a 3-1 final.

Washington Wopoa Rice Judea Huel Hargrave Bluego Zachary P Russell St Louis Severeld Schiiebner Nuel Fiharcity Willams Swart Lie Neck Zachary Skyele Danforth Russ Russel er—Zachary Morarty and Ormabr

May Change Coaches at Annapolis Yearly

Annapolis Sept 13. The football season coincides with fleet duties and training work. Young officers who have assisted Coach Falwell may be shifted yearly. Some have served three or four seasons, risking loss of professional practice. It is expected assistants will stay with the fleet or on posts every other year, so this year’s assistants may not return next season but could return in 1925.

Annapolis Falswell Navy Fleet Inny

Local men elected officers in State A A U

New Haven lawyer Conefrey was elected president of the Connecticut A A U to succeed Dr Staddand of Meriden at a meeting in New Haven City Hall. Gahan of Bridgeport was elected first vice president for the third year, and Tom Tracey of New Haven became secretary treasurer for the fourth time. The slate includes officers for various internal posts and delegates to the Detroit convention, with details on boards and committees.

Conefrey New Haven Knighta of Columbus Connecticut A. A. U Staddand Meriden Tracey Connecticut New Haven Tarren Bridgeport Ks Omecm G. Canefrey P_ V Gahan Tnd J. A. Blossom Yale University Trd John Farrell New Maven J. Tracey Bistration Board William TA Delaney New Britain Chalymiuanas M. A Swans Cepratyorth Alilord Jack Petndicapper J. Roche Conefrer Leonard Oate Brown Chie Brown Hartford Wid Alberts Waterbury Jimmigesto Newven Young Mulligan Norwalk I Irish Tackle Moore Stamford Johnny Mason

Discovered Players Linked to Portsylvania Clubs

Nettedl announced Jiverett Nutter who jumped a Sew Haven club two years earlier is linked to a move toward Yamaqua club in Portsylvania. Marr Potterwes noted as a mania in tle tenor and Iy playing center field with Agnew formerly of Hartford flyhawnsy. Eddie Burke, member of the Springfeld club, also with the Southew club.

Jiverett Nutter

Hartford Wins Narrowly In Eighth To Claim Eastern League Title

Hartford clinched the 1928 Eastern League championship by rallying in the eighth inning to defeat Worcester 12 to 10. The Senators secured the lead late, with McDonald among the umpires and Demoe, Gehrig, and Malone contributing key hits as Hartford broke a four-run Worcester edge.

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Healy Team to Practise Tonight at Seaside Park

Mike Woalyt’s football squad will hold final practice of the season at Seaside Park tonight. Ten of Tsar Yoason’s veterans expected, with more players at the second workout Friday. Practice won’t start exactly at 7 00. Dressing rooms secured, players get individual lockers. The team opens the season in October against the Steamrollers at Pravidanya.

Mike Woalyts Seaside Park Mlanit Tand Steamrollers Ab Pravidanya

St Joseph Eleven to Practise Friday

The St Joseph team announces Friday practice as they prepare for the season. Wording is jumbled but indicates a pre season session at 7:90 with players in new uniforms and a captain elected alongside a new trainer.

ST. Joseph Joseph Fool Tay Club Bendetul Rune Foot Die Penne Ives Vaplali

Final Game Ahead as New Haven Hosts Bridgeport

New Haven prepares to host Bridgeport for the final midweek game at Newfield Park this afternoon in a Ladies Day event. Expected crowd and key players, including GaiVally, are noted as the Yankees recall hits.

Bridgeport Newfield Paris New Heaven Ihe Oy Hugamen Afphen Crooklyn Abrania Cietniadtt Cinetinacl

Pirates Hammer Two Hub Stars In 12 To 2 Win

Pittsburgh pounded three Boston pitchers for 27 runs as Fenty and Tarnes led a high scoring game. Pittsburg crossed the plate in the fest inning, with Oeschger pulled in the fifth while Pile Jingim debuted after the lapse.

Pirates Pittsburgh Fenty Boston Tarnes Grimm Oeschger Proto Jingim

Eddie Tryon Emerges as Colgate Mainstay

Eddie Tryon, a standout in shot put and pole vault, is slated to be a Colgate mainstay in the coming track season. Grantland Rice praises Tryon as a bright freshman with speed and power, predicting he will be a key spark for Colgate’s lineup this year.

Eddie Tryon Colgate Eddin Tron Urimgeport A. Oc Chix Nonson Hyon Columbia Grantland Rice

Poorhouse League Opens Bowling Season Oct 4

The Poorhouse Bowling League will start its 1923-24 season on October 4 with initial preparations underway. Members are urged to register with secretary Sheehy before the date. The team has dominated the past five years and vows strong competition this year.

Weil Stiert Thar Aaesiile Aulleyss Dantysis Fd Sheehy Hstyanon

National Championship first round upsets and Sweetser shines

Chicago and national title contenders survived the 36 hole first round at the National Championship in Fleasmoor. J Sweetser of New York beat Albert Seckel of Chicago to advance, while Chick Evans fell to Willie Hunter. Other favorites won but Evans was upset as golf fans followed Bobby Jones and the heavy course conditions after rain.

Chicago Associated Press Fleasmoor Excent Chick Evans Willie Hunter Los Angeles Jess Sweetifser New York Bert Seckel George von Lm Salt Lake City J. F. Carter Do IK Davis San Franciseo George Blossom Chisago Tanrti Lobbs Jones Atlanta T. G Cochsin Wichita Falls Texas Cochran Guilford Boston Lovie Javuby Dallas Coulter Victor Moxtar Ummings Harold Weber Toles Ned Ais Nikee Art Sweet Max Marston Mont Phladelphia John Simpson Indianapal James Manion St. Louis Wrancia Blossam Guiltors Comminee Merron Sweetser Shuth Alls Wownes Gausaner Marston Jones Wells Wit Oulmet Téunter Manion von Elin Bobby Jones Gellery Evans Hunter Evans Ukely Chick

Dick Loftus to Play with Cuban Leaguers

Dick Loftus of Bridgeport prepares for winter ball in Cuba joining Joe Rodriguez's team in December. Joe Russell, a Cotton States League veteran, is signed by the club as an infielder. Loftus is expected to be drafted to the Major Leagues.

Dick Loftus Bridgeport Jonzues Joe Rodriguez Joe Russell Cotton States Pees At Cluh Yostershoe

Giants Increase Lead by Victory Over Cardinals

In a September 18 game at Louis New York built on its top position by defeating St. Louis 4 to 1. The Cardinals made a late defensive error in the ninth inning allowing Freigau to advance and Torpercer to second after Wowers batted for Hudgens.

Giants Cardinals Kelly Clemens Haines Ard Rudgens Sth Cor Barfoot New York St. Louis Nebf Barfoot Taies Hanes McCormick and Quigley G. i

Soccer to lead sports at Congress High School

Congress High plans soccer as its main varsity sport for autumn with two teams under Mr. Lyon and Mr. Gordon. Initial practice starts Monday. soon a league of several feeder teams will play a school-wide soccer and athletic competition. Congress to cooperate with Central High and Director Went on a two-school athletic program for the coming year. no varsity football at Congress.

Cengress High School Lyon Gordon Wiese Congres Central Jieh Poly Schonly Congress High Central

Branford Laurels Invite Gridiron Foes for Season

Branford Laurels organize for the coming football season and seek games with any first-division team in Bridgeport. The Laurels post a strong record and invite teams to contact Frank C. Jones in Branford, Conn, at Branford 334 evenings.

Branford Laurels Bridgeport Laurels Branford C. Jones

Cellar Combine Beats Lawmakers in Hitting Bee

Waterbury opened the season strong as Waterbury cellar squad hammered the lawmakers 15 to 2. Spates and Johnson teamed for 19 hits, while Andy Rugh's defense and three hits by the Musko recruit highlighted a one-sided early game.

Cellar Combine Lawmakers Waterbury Spates Johnson Stasseos Andy Rugh Muskofee

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