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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
6
Worcester defeats Hartford 11 to 6 as Hartnett and Gallogly homer. Hartnett earns two runs on a home run, while Rasmussen and Lindstrom hold Hartford to limited scoring. The game features multiple hits, runs, and fielding errors, with Worcester posting a decisive early lead and Hartford struggling to respond.
At Syracuse on September 19 Jered Tadlow of the Harley-Davidson team set new world records in motorcycle dirt track racing for the one mile ten mile and five mile distances at the National Motorcycle Championships. Tadlow clocked ten miles in 1 38.80, beating the old 1 39.40 record. one mile in 14.05 seconds, surpassing 45.40 seconds. and five miles in 3 45.74, ahead of 4 40.80.
Wilmer T. Tilden of Philadelphia defeats Wal Johnson 6-1 6-3 6-1 to claim the fortieth U S championship in 43 minutes. His victory inscribes his name on the trophy, placing him among past multiple winners. The match showcased overwhelming service and return accuracy, leaving Johnson in a perpetual defensive stance.
In Cincinnati on September 14 Boston and Cincinnati pitchers were batted freely. Boston won by a score of unknown to unknown as Olkel and Barbaere led the attack. Lineups include Scott McQuillar Gibson Rixey Contibe Douglass and Wingo.
The report describes a rapid rally where Tilden dominates with brutal speed and accuracy, while Johnson struggles to control returns. Tilden racks up points as Johnson accumulates errors, with Triden earning 35 points to Johnson's four.
Springfield defeated Pittsfield 10 to 2 in a loosely played game marked by wildness from both teams. Flynn hit a home run with two on in the second inning when a ball rolled through a hole in the fence. Score: 10 2.
The Fork City Factory Basel League will host a Thursday gathering at the General Electric Plant to honor the season. Organizers from the Bridgeport Y M C A Industrial department will present cups and medals to winning teams and announce individual honors amid social entertainment.
Bridgeport split a twin bill at Newfield Park yesterday, losing 8 1 in the opener amid errors and sloppy play, then winning 4 0 in a startling reversal. Martin starred with a triple steal and five RBI in the second game, while Miller, Kingdon and Lausure led the offense as Oldaring struggled despite support. New Haven’s Oldaring had three hits in game one and two in game two.
In the first I L game at Syracuse Toronto tallies 21 20 40 0 0 11 2 Syracuse posts 0 1 0 12 10 8 2 with Thompson Devine Nibergall Prediger. In the second game Toronto 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 1 Syracuse 3 0 6 0 0 x 3 5 0 ended in 7th by agreement Paylor Gonzales Hillikirch Kirby Nibergall noted.
In New York the Detroit Tigers rallied in the eighth inning to score eight runs and defeat the New York Yankees 10 to 6 in the second game of the series. Mays started for the Yankees but was relieved. Detroit bunched hits off Shawkey and Hoyt. Ruth had a poor day, going 0 for 5. Winning pitcher was Ehmke, with Shawkey taking the loss. Umpires Owens and Dineen. Time 2:20.
Puritan A. C. announces a seven bout elimination show on Monday at the Armory. Top bout features Angelo vs Dunn for light welterweight ladder progress. Other clashes include Prince vs Johnson and Mack vs Hall with several fast rising contenders in a strong local program.
Waterbury beat Albany 4 to 2 in a two run fourth inning comeback. Tadich was knocked from the mound in the fourth after Waterbury collected 13 hits. Players Ikleh Bennett Payne Fuller and Moshiér starred for Waterbury while Albany struggled with early runs.
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