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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1920

Page

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Hal Chase Betting Scandal Details From League President

President Heydler released testimony in the Hal Chase betting case noting Neale Regan and Ring testified. Neale described drawing $200 to bet on a Cincinnati game and Chase claiming the winnings for his team. Ring testified Chase offered payment for a loss in a 1917 Philadelphia game, but Ring refused and kept $50.

Lee Maser Hal Chase Heydier Naional League Magee Cubs Hal Chaze Heydler Messrs Neale Regan Ring Cincinnati Chase New York Philadelphia Whitted

Soft Schedule Should Help Yankees In 1929 Open

The 1929 MLB schedule gives the Yankees a gentle start, easing into the season in Philadelphia against Connie Mack's Athletics and then a five game set with the Red Sox in Boston. Despite a rough Florida camp showing, three wins in four vs Cincinnati, the club seeks early momentum as scouting and management plan a steady opening stretch.

Jacksonville Yankee New York Yanks Reds Miller Hoggins Cincinnati Dodgers Col. Ruppert Huston Philadelphia Connie Mack McGillicuddy Athletics Yankees Boston Red Sox Ed Barrow

Several Objections to Valuations Filed

Papers filed with the city clerk yesterday afternoon show notice of appeals to the supreme court for relief from valuations. Names include Louis Saal Fairchild and Shelton Co and attorney F B Morgan. Properties listed are Roland Plaza theatres Sagal building Main and Gold street corner Polls rear property Polls Atlantic Hotel and Golden Hill Water streets area.

Supreme Court Louis Saal Fairchild & Shelton Co F. B. Morgan Roland Plaza Theatres Sagal Plaza Theatre Main and Gold Street Poll's Atlantic Hotel Golden Hil Water Streets

Princeton Loses to Vermont in the 15th inning

Princeton, N J April 1 The Tigers opened their 1920 baseball season with a 1 0 loss to the University of Vermont in 15 innings in a pitchers duel Brock scored on Harris single after a Keye error in the 15th Meusel may win an outfield berth if he continues hitting as in Monday’s Reds game and could help New York’s April slate

Princeton N. J Tigers Old Nassau University of Vermont New Englanders Brock Keye Harris Bob Meusel The Reds Meusel Huggins

Springfield Pony Club Adds Outfielder J. D. McDonald

Springfield Mass April 1 The Springfield Pony club signs J. D. McDonald an outfielder from Roxbury as the first new man on the roster this season. Hugh Duffy manager of Toronto in the International League recommended him after seeing his play. McDonald 23 5 11 170 pounds played in semi pro leagues and the Maine Trolley League before army service.

Springfield Mass Jack Flynn Springfield Pony Club J. D. McDonald Roxbury Hugh Duffy Toronto Duffy Flynn McDonald Axe Maine Trolley Army

Richards To Meet Hardy In Indoor Tennis Semifinal

New York April 1 Vincent Richards national indoor champion who yesterday beat S Howard Voshell 1917 and 1918 title holder faces Samuel Hardy formerly of California in the semifinal of the national indoor tournament. William T. Tilden 2nd upset by Willard Bottsford of Columbia University awaits the final day.

New York Vincent Richards S. Howard Voshell Samuel Hardy California William T. Tilden Willard Bottsford Columbia University

McNulty Bogash bout set for April 13 in New Haven

New Haven April 1 representatives of Jack McNulty and Louie Bogash posted forfeits for a 12 round bout at the Arena on April 13 under the Railroad A C. A semi final Kid Kaplan vs Mickey Bravers has been signed. Bogash is favored to KO McNulty. Burglaries hit three Bridgeport homes yesterday afternoon. cash and valuables stolen. Harold de Becker joins Tyrone Power in The Servant in the House revival.

New Haven Jack McNulty Louie Bogash Bridgeport Railroad A. C Kid Kaplan Meriden Pug Mickey Bravers Deniely McNulty Bogash Brown Harold de Becker Tyrone Power

Boxing Card Arrives at Armory A A Tonight

A large crowd is expected for boxing at the Armory A A tonight. Matchmaker Billy Hogan schedules a four round card headlined by Mickey Travers of New Haven versus Johnny Darcy. Also on the bill are Al Ketchel versus Freddie Siegel, Packey Hannon versus Battling Marley, and George Proto of New Haven versus Young Mack of Hartford. First bell at 8 15 P M.

Armory A. A Billy Hogan Main Street Mickey Travers New Haven Johnny Darcy Casino al Ketchel Freddie Siegel Packey Hannon Battling Marley Hartford George Proto Young

Rectors and YMCA to Clash Tonight for City Championship

The Rectors and the YMCA basketball teams meet tonight at Bridgeport Boys' club to open their city championship series. Rectors rely on Fanning Cretella Maher Buckley McGraw Rows and Dondero. YMCA counters with Walko Goyette Goebel L Williams J Williams and Smiling. Robert Rendel, famed for The Storm, might reprise his heavy role if the London production reaches the stage.

Bridgeport Boys’ Club Imectors Fanning Cretella Maher Buckley McGraw Rows Dondero Walko Goyette Goebel L. Williams J. Willams Smiling Robert Rendel George Broadhurst New York London

Hot Cross Buns Bring Rising Prices Across Town

Price of hot cross buns climbs with reports of 20 cents a dozen at some bakeries. Many Bridgeport residents have already booked large advance orders as Good Friday approaches, showing strong demand for the seasonal treat.

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