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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

8

Hartford Falls to Lepard in 12-5 Rout of Americans

Bridgeport visits Hartford at Clarkin Field as LePard hurls a long ball laden game. Reckus and Regan homer helped Bridgeport build leads, while Rasmussen struggled early before settling in. Hartford's Webb Pennington and Thomas spark eventual scoring but fall behind as LePard and teammates push six runs in the seventh.

Hartford Clarkin's Bridgeport Senators Teward Thomasites Turams Worcester Hursday LeParid Reckus Regan Resmussen South Paw Chet Thomas Ray LePard Emmerich Tepard Rodriguez Martin Smith LeFard Colin x Besse Kingdon McLaughlin Hesse Rasmussen Rassen Thomas Waters

Trap Tourney Readied By Connecticut Shooters Club

The last registered CT Trap Shooters Association event of 1923 will be staged today by Housatonic Rod & Gun Club on Seaside Sun Club grounds. The 180 target shoot begins at 12:30 in two sessions with the Wood Hen Special and a new feature. Prizes include fifty sterling silver awards and a home cooked lunch is provided. The Ladies Guild Society of Stratford will participate.

Connecticut Trap Shooters Association Housatonic Ladies’ Guild Society Irch Stratford

Two Track Titles Contested Today at National Meet

The Metropolitan Association of the AAU schedules today two feature events. The national steeplechase championship takes place at Travers Island with contenders Devanner Patlynn and Bob Crawford from Lafayette among the leaders. The national decathlon championships are set for Jersey City, aligned with the same program except for the heavy events.

Mepolitan Association Todiay Travers Island Atle Devanner Patlynn Bob Crawford Lafayetta Eol- Jepe Econceunlers Jersey City

Pollies Shutout Brasscos in Pittsfield Opener

Pittsfield defeated Waterbury 2 0 in a sharp game. Al Pierotti allowed one hit through seven innings and Hoarkher. McBride made a misplay on Pierrotti’s steal attempt. Horkheimer and Perrin contributed key plays as Pittsfield scored twice.

Pittsfield Pittfield Waterburr al Pierotti Hoarkherith Torphy McBride Horkheimer

Senators Beat Tigers 2 1 as Mogridge Wins For Washington

In Washington on September 23, Mogridge pitched the Senators to a 2 to 1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. A ninth inning rally produced the winning run after Goslin reached on a single and two walks loaded the bases. LeCroy and Bassler noted in the box. Grarrity credited with the loss.

Washington Mogridge Detroit Leonard Goslin Lecrerd Bassler

Yale Opens Football Season Against Bates College

Yale aims to start the season strong in New Haven against Bates this afternoon at 2 PM local time. The Elm City game is Yale’s first appearance this year with several anticipated players listed among the likely starters.

YALE Bates College Bridgeport New Haven Bates Elm Vermont North Carolina Andi Williams Thess

Alexa Stirling dethroned as Canadian champion

Ottawa Sept. 23 Miss Cecil quetted of Tingland the wonder girl of golf today dethroned Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlants Gu as woman's champion of Canada in the Domini ons annual tournament. The semi final match ended at the seventeenth green with a three up victory for the champion of Great Britain and France.

Ottawa Cecil Quetted Tingland Alexa Stirling Atlants Canada Dominions France Miss Stirling Miss Leitch Turnberry Scotland

Three Milford Teams On Gridiron This Fall

Milford prepares for a strong football season with three organized teams the Milford town team Paddocks of Walnut Beach and Devon A C joined by a newly formed town team. Thomas Maher elected manager Edward Bowler a former Dartmouth player and Somerville High School coach Mase will coach. Practice begun and locals urged to try out. Team aims to average 135 to 140 pounds and challenge rivals statewide. Contact Maher at 41 Cherry Street Milford for games.

Milford Paddocks Walnut Beach Devon A. C Thomas Maher Edward Bowler Dartmouth Somerville Mase Boston Allianc O'Hara Langner Melkenna Mundy Ford Grannillo Maher Thomas T. Maher Cherry Street

Discontent Over Award To Manning Maxwell Team

The Park City Packery League ended with Manning Maxwell taking first place and General Electric earning second in a smoker at the General Electric plant. Controversy swirls as pennant winners dispute the inscription on the Spalding cup and question the league directorate’s originality.

Park City Packery General Elecatric Manning-Maxwell General Electric Leas Alding Ney Say Manning-Mesewell

Standings and upcoming NHL style games

A garbled sports brief shows standings with Hartford Bridgeport Springfield and others. It lists today’s games including Bridgeport at Hartford Albany at Worcester and New Haven at Springfield along with scattered scores and misspelled city names.

Hartford Bridgeport Springfield New Haven Pittsfield Waterbury Worcester Albany Pe. Fittsiela Ag Fial Budgeport Sa Springfiela

Johnny Buff Wins Bantam Title in 15 Round Decision

Johnny Buff of Jersey City defeats Pete Herman of New Orleans after 15 rounds to claim the world bantamweight title. Buff weighed 113 pounds to Herman’s 174, with rounds showing Buff’s sustained body and head blows and a knockdown sequence earlier in the program.

New Yohis Johnny Butt Jersey City Pete Herman New Orleans Burt Herman Johnny Murray New York Hart Baird Seattle Washington Terry McHugh Allentown Irigh Johnny Curtin Buff Bult Perane Eli Bull Jersey Boy Lut

Mathewson in Better Spirits as Health Improves

Saranac Lake New York September 24 Thirsty Mathewson motored into the village to have his snooa shined and spoke with strangers in better spirits than since his tubercule fight began more than a year ago He had autographed one hundred baseballs to be sold for a testimonial game in New Fork next week Although unable to attend the game he believed he would travel soon He said he hoped to do some hunting and noted seeing a raccoon and several partridges from his car.

Saranac Lake WN. VY Mathewson New Fork

Acorn Squads to Clash in Openers Tomorrow

The Acorn first and second teams meet in a practice game at their field on Kossuth street tomorrow afternoon. A fast game is expected with rotating guards and players slated for the Acorn colors. The first team roster lists Bice, McMahon, Hubbard, Ware, Mangle, Judson, Mangel, Brom, Malone, Nelson, and others. the second squad includes Singleton, Nelson, Martin, Delhy, Hourty, Fitzgerald, Murphy, Carannoh, Petit, Gerrin. The Acorns will also play Lisenia A.C. at Park on October 2.

Acorn Kossuth Street Lake Bice McMahon Hubbard Lat Ware Maugh Judson Mangel Malone Nelson I. B Singleton J Nelson Li Martin Delhy Hourty Fitsgerald Or Murphy Seliloy A. B Carannoh Petitsch Gerrin F. B Acorns Lisenia A.C. Ab Seliow ML

Worcester Defeats Albany 15 to 12 In Tight Baseball Rally

Worcester defeats Albany 15 to 12 in a Sept 22 baseball game. Larry Bennett relieves Lindstrom in the eighth, halting Albany’s rally after three straight doubles. Ostram, Bennett, Hartnett and Farne are listed as players with Worcester edging a late win.

Worcester Albany Larry Bennett Lindstrom Ostram L. Bennett Hartnett B. Bennett Farne

Bogash Defeats Egan in Boston Boxing Night

Louis Bogash of Bridgeport won the referee's decision over Egan in ten rounds at Mechanics Hall Boston. Patsy Bogash also defeated Young Gibbs of Woonsocket in ten rounds. Promoter McKirdy challenged Bryan Downey to meet Bogash on October 7. Ball boxes at Holyoke and a Springfield game note follow.

Louis Bogash Egan Boston Patsy Mass Bridgeport Mechanics Hall Bogash Bisn Tesban Patsy Bogash Louis Young Gibbs Woonsocket BR. L. i Xhen Bogash McKirdy Bryan Downey Tehalet Dogesh Downey

Evans Loses in Semi Finals of St Louis Golf

In a driving rain Evans fell 7 up and five to play to Sease Boilford of Boston in the national golf championship semifinal. The struggling champion failed to sink a decisive putt on the final green, dropping the match as Boilford advanced in St Louis.

Evans ST. Louis Hicky Evans Lust Sease Boilford Boston Ffor

Pirates Trim Phillies in a 4 2 win

Hamilton's pitching led Pittsburgh past Philadelphia as Kine drove in runs and Robertson, Maranville, and Tierney contributed key hits. The Pirates built a 6 0 lead before Philadelphia crossed for two late. Meadow and Henning joined Hamilton on the mound for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Hamilton Philadelphia Kine Bigbee Carr Robertson Maranville Tierney Pittburgh Meadow Heniine Hamiltor Gooch

International League game standings blur between teams

In Baltimore a scoreline shows Baltimore 3, Jersey City 7 with Bremner Freitag Groves and Styles credited. At Rochester Syracuse 2 1 0 0 9 0 0 2 10 35 with Olson Neibergall Keansa Mattox. At Buffalo Toronto 6 0 0 0 0 6 8 1 Reis Devine Werre Hellman Bengoush.

Aft Baltimore Jersey City Roddod Bremner Freitag Groves Styles Rochester Syracuse Olson Neibergall Keansa Mattox Buffalo Toronto Reis Devine Werre Hellman Bengoush

Local Sports and Notices From City and Region

A mosaic of scores and notes: American Association games Kansas City 3 Toledo 6 in first game and Kansas City 9 Toledo 2 in second, six innings due to darkness. Milwaukee 5 Columbus 4. Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 3. St Paul 7 Louisville 5 in 10 innings. The Crashog eleven held practice at State and Organ streets with 40 plus candidates. Soldier Bill’s American Chain club to coach West End. Frank and Redmond seeking players. Charley Yale likely to start versus Springfield at Newfield Park. fence damage from high winds near Eagle street repaired. Twenty seven bicycle teams with 150 riders to start at Celtic Park. Ruth’s homer crowd over 4 000 at Force Grounds. Wesleyan captaincy unsettled due to Elliot Newhall suspension. Giants Frisch has 55 steals and .333 average. Worlds series invitation extended to President Herding by Ron Johnson.

Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Crashog State Organ Streets A0mond Frank Soldie Bill West End Redmond

Yanks Win Opener In Four Game Series With Champs

New York defeats Cleveland 4 to 2 to clinch the year's series as Babe Ruth and Walter Pipp power the offense. Hoyt limits Cleveland to two runs, Ruth adds three doubles and Pipp drives in three. Ward and Meusel contribute key infield and hits in a tight early-season showdown.

YANKS Champs New York Waite Hoyt Babe” Ruth Walter Pipp New York Merideans Cleveland Hoyt Wos Gardineer Sewell Covelskie Yankees Indians Ruth Daug Jame Pipp Meusel Fut Areusel Ward

Alpine eleven seeks Sunday game vs local clubs

The Alpine team, idle after Seaviews cancelled, invites 0-50 lb teams to challenge the EastEnders at Yellow Millfield. Manager Abe Holzman at Municipal Gym on Stratford avenue handles requests. Ethelan Breibtrey, national swim champion, won five titles in August including 40, 50, 440 and long distance events, and the 220 title at Gridgepart.

Seaviews Alpine EastEnders Yellow Millfield Alpines Hings Pins Jackson Stars Abe Holzman Stratford Avenue Ethelan Breibtrey

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