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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1921

Page

5

Worcester Comes Sunday For Game Locals Are Third

The Brown Derbies wrap up their Springfield trip and face the Worcester Boosters at Newfield Park tomorrow at 3 PM. A record crowd is expected as the pennant race tightens with Worcester gaining on Waterbury and the lead remains hot with Pittsfields and Jack Macks close behind.

Springfield McCann Worcester Boosters Newfield Park Worcester Waterbury Pittsfields Hillies New Haven Jackmacks Bridgeport Gene McCann LePard Boehling the Times Fevetercey Spring Lee Fa Ray Becker Duffy Ed Stauffer Williams Brown Rodrigues Gonzales Joe Smith Kingdon Smith Stauffer Clark Loftus Mc Eoughlin Silva Kingdom Myers Jack Flynn Emmerich Martin Rodriguez McFarland McLaughlin Leasure Stutter Pitts- Duraher

Ruths Batting Tip To Kingdon Brings Results

Ruth Kingdon credits a rainy day chat and Babe Rath for his improved hitting with a heavier bat. In the Pacific Coast League he hit under .200 last season but after following the advice he rose near the .300 mark with the Yankees during spring ball. Kingdon is seen using three bats while others use two as he adjusts to heavier equipment.

Springfield Wes” Kingdon Wee Kingdon Kingdon Yankees Babe Rath Mambino Shay Bridgeport Chattanooga Dixie Tom Upton Sir Thomas Lipton

Baseball scores from Major Leagues on one day

New York beat Detroit 7 to 3 while Washington defeated Cleveland 4 to 1. Philadelphia won over St. Louis 4 to 2. Boston scored 10 and Chicago 1 in their games.

New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago Ab Emmerich Cfeed Poa Ray Sames Martin Rodricues Smith Cams Kingden Loftus McLaughlin Stauffer Springfield Daffy Poe Stiva Myers Cleveland A Williams Peayes Detroit Bridgeport Tao Springfield Chi Rodriguez Dufty Philadelph Flynn Ray Silva Clark Myocrs Gonzales Kelly Brown

Devanney Leads Legion Games at Seaside Park Labor Day

Plans for the American Legion gathering at Seaside Park on Labor Day show 16 events. New York competitors Jack O'Brien Patty Ryan and Devanney will contend in open events. Open A U and city and Legion restricted events listed. Cincinnati Reds vs New York Americans ownership dispute over Pitcher Markle referred to Judge Landis.

American Legion Seaside Park Post Jack O'Brien Patty Ryan Mike Devanney New York Cincinnati New York Americans Cincinnati Reds Markle Landis

Po'k Chops Am Comin Event Promises Ten Round Fight

Leo Johnson, a local Black fighter, faces Young Luby in a ten round bout at an open-air arena on Monday night. Johnson asserts he will win, declaring the opposing pork chops are coming his way.

Leo Johnson Johnson Young Luby

Seaside Park to Host First National Swim Championship

Bridgeport to witness national title event at Seaside Park tomorrow at 2 PM. Notables include Ethelda Bleibtrey Charlotte Boyle Helen Wainwright Gertrude Ederle and Lenio, with diverse events from 449 yard handicap to 220 yard national women’s race. Officials and program committee listed along with participant names and clubs.

Epdie Shugrue Seaside Park Park City Charlotte Boyle Ethelda Bliebtrey Antwerp Miss Bliebtrey California Pacific Islands Helen Wainwright Gertrude “Ederle Brighton Beach Rwbe Kownatzky George Russell Walter Patterson Harry Quinn C. F HM. McDonald Geo. Shalklin J. J. ‘O'Donnell EB. ‘Lyon J. Betty C. Idoshier J. L. Oberly W. Osborne Danilowitz Danilowicz Grace Kemple Bertha Brooks M. Hioomer Lady Langer Honolulu Gene Bolden Illneis Stubby Kruger Sam Kosani H.prytherach Syracuse University Leo Actken Bridgeport Elenor Uhl Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia Anna L. Baum Glo Anderson Ethelda Bleiptrey Aileen Riggin O'Donnell Clifford “Fox Leo Aciken C. Lipshir D. W. Osborne H. McDonald Geo. Shiaklin O'Donnel Clifford Fox HH. Prytherach J. Oberly Hart IL ¥Ous A. Kubiike W. Fleck W. T. Hicks William E. Serley Chris. Dalton A. C. Nouncer Chris. Dalton - YA Cc J. T. Farrel J. J. Murphy J. O'Kane Max A. Baum Tom Tracy Conn J. Sullivan W. Elwood J. Summerville P. V. Gahan Chris. Dal A. Cx N. H. McPhee F. Corbaly P. V.gahan Irving Bison J. A. Abbott J. PF. Fox A. Luddy F. Damico W. Senior Lw Kownntey

Eastern League GAMES TOMORROW SHOWDOWN SCHEDULE

Eastern League notes tomorrow doubles bill Worcester hosts Bridgeport Pittsfield visits New Haven Springfield faces Waterbury Hartford travels to Albany. Today Bridgeport at Springfield and Waterbury at Pittsfield plus Worcester at New Haven and Albany at Hartford. Yesterday Bridgeport beat Springfield 4 2 first game and Springfield won 3 2 second game. Pittsfield edged New Haven 4 3 first game while New Haven swept 9 7 9 to 6 in 19 innings. Albany crushed Hartford 9 1. Standings show Pittsfield 7 29? Worcester 3 at Bridgeport 38 New Haven 2 50 US 48 44 Hartford Springfield Waterbury Albany.

Worcester Bridgeport Pittsfield New Haven Springfield Waterbury Hartford Albany Springfeld

Cobb Surges Ahead Of Heilman In Batting Race

Detroit's Ty Cobb narrows the American League batting gap to 25 points over Harry Heilman as he gains nine points in the week. Tris Speaker of Cleveland sits third. Alpine A A plans a smoker at Municipal Hall next week with Clat Gripman and Kid Lewis headlining a card amid several bouts. Lenox Field hosts Shamrocks versus St James in a baseball showdown tomorrow afternoon.

Detroit Aus Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Harry Heilman Cobb Heisman Tris Speaker Cleveland aAlpine A. A Clat Gripman Kid Lewis Pop Kaylan Ray Shea Long Hunky White Lenox Field Shamrocks St James Im & Game

Yale to Name Baseball Coach Bernard Tommers

Yale athletic board plans next week to confirm Bernard A. Tommers as baseball coach succeeding William Lauder. Tommers, a winning pitcher, will join the staff alongside upcoming clashes featuring Johnny Darcey Lew GayeR and Battling Waterbury. Bridgeport Worcester game coverage at Newfield Park noted.

New Haven Oug Yale Athletic Board of Control Bernard A. Tommers William ‘Lauder Qailer Johnny Darcey Topex Johnny Hed” Allen Lew “Gayeer Battling Waterbury Bridgett A. & A Bridgeport-Worcester Newfield

Baseball scores and a Brooklyn bout at Coney Island

The day’s results show New York defeating St Louis 2 1 and Philadelphia 5 to 2 over Cincinnati with Brooklyn 6 over Boston 1 and Chicago 1 over Boston 6. New York's Mel Coogan stopped Larry Hansen in the fourth round at Coney Island while Joe Bush dazzled the White Sox. Frisch’s homer gave the Giants a 2 1 win over the Cards.

New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston St. Louis Mel Coogan Larry Hansen Coney Island York Bosi St Louis Cee

Dewey Improves After Appendectomy At St Vincent’s

Friends report Lou Dewey is on the road to recovery after an appendectomy on Monday at St Vincent’s hospital. Hopes are high he will be back in action in a week or ten days. Baseball notes mention Goldstein’s lawyers vs medicos on diamond No 1 at Seaside Monday at 5. Y M H A Jrs face Fairfield Cubs on diamond No 7 with Postol leading and Bernstein battery.

Lou Dewey St. Vincent's Hospital Lou Seaside Goldstein Hurley John “McGraw” Postol Fairfield Cubs Seaside Park Tucker and Bernstein Cubs

Meriden Bouts Next Friday

Meriden features a star featherweight bout with Kid Lewis of Waterbury challenging Kid Kaplan of Meriden next Friday night. Kaplan’s recent boost followed a decisive win over Sammy Waltz. Semifinals pair Tracy Ferguson of Wallingford with Soldiers Gibson of Fair Haven, and Young O’Neil of Meriden against George Proto of New Haven, with Frank Glennon refereeing the prelim and serving as third man in the ring.

Meriden Kid Lewis Waterbury Kid Kaplan Kaplan Sammy Waltz Tracy Ferguson Wallingford Soldiers Gibson Fair Haven Young O'Neil George Proto New Haven Frank Glennon Hartford

Ames Rusie Sees First Big League Game In 20 Yrs

Ames Rusie, famed pitcher, attended a New York Yankees vs Detroit game at the Polo Grounds as assistant superintendent, noting it was the first big league game he had seen in twenty years. He remains stout and says he weighs about ten pounds less than his late 220 pounds.

Ames Rusie Polo Grounds New York Ames Husi Shills Risie Tke Aetan Jim John McGraw Rusie Yankees Detroi Oregon

Isle City League Saturday Ball Schedule Highlights Local Rivalries

Secretary Charley Mahoney announces a busy City League card for tomorrow with Pleasure Beach-Eko A A versus Lone Stars at Seaside Park diamond 1, Rea Sex against Waysides at diamond 3, and Blessed Sacraments versus White Eagles at diamond 5. The Crasho ball tossers face the Irans Sunday at 1:30 on diamond 1 as Crashes pursue the city title, with a North Ends clash planned later.

Charley Mahoney Sascball Pleasure Beach Eko A. A Lone Stars Seaside Park Waysides Blessed Sacraments White Eagles

Boehm Pace Batting At .470 In City Factory League

Boehm of Holmes & Edwards leads batting at .470 as Brewster trails with .57. Malhalek of Housatonic Brass tops runs with 19, Gabor of General Electric steals 10. Zatany leads home runs with three. Bakos and Zatanay also post multiple two-base hits. League standings show Housatonic Brass, General Electric, East Main Plant, Holmes & Edwards atop a tight table.

Boehm Holmes & Edwards Babe Ruth Park City Brewster Malhhalek Housatonic Brass Gabor General Electric Zatany Bakos Zatanay Behm General Electric Devitt East Main Brass Sumpee Elec Ead N. Cagianello Lynch Sens Somers Housatonic Brass Pratt Pollock Brass Mihalek Widergren Attenges Sumpee

Fairfield County Y M C A Meet Set for Oct 15

Connecticut Y M C A boys from districts invited to Fairfield to compete in three weight divisions on October 15. Events include sprints, potato race, high jump, broad jump, baseball throw, tug of war, relay, triple relay, and half mile. Four entries per event per weight class with points awarded for top four. community trophy awarded for highest total. Eligible competitors must be under 19.

Eastern League Recap Highlights from Recent Games

Bridgeport notched a first circuit drive of the season as Conley joined Albany in right field. The Lawmakers with Sullivan in the box defeated the Senators 9 to 1. MicCorry’s homer gave Pittsfield the opener over New Haven while Indian’s 10 inning win over the Hillies featured a Bridgeport reliever. Wally Hammond belted four hits including two doubles a triple and a single. Santoro the former Holy Cross shortstop showed steady hitting while Belanger’s long drive cleared left field as Christy rested for Worcester versus Waterbury.

Santoro Holy Cross Senators Jerry Belanger Christy Worcester Waterbury

Chance May Pilot Cubs

Los Angeles Aug Frank Chance former Cubs manager now ranch resident at Glendora is discussed as a potential Chicago manager for the remainder of this season and next. Chance says he has not heard from Cubs directors but would welcome returning to Chicago. He led the 1906 1907 1908 Cubs to record chances followed John Evers being replaced by William Kujefer. In Norfolk Conn Frank Anderson and Herbert J Bowman meet today in the Connecticut lawn tennis championship finals.

Los Angeles Frank Chance Cubs Glendora Chicago Chance Cub Veeck Norfolk. Conn Frank A, Anderson Herbert J. Bowman

Allen Faces Sailor Darcey In Open Air Bridgeport Battle

Allen of the East Side prepares for a 135 pound bout against Sailor Johnny Darcey from New York at the State street Arena on Monday night. Harris meets Low Snyder while Young Gaby faces Leo Johnson and Kid Lewis tackles Harvey Kelly in other eight and ten round showdowns.

George Firstbrook Red Allen Sailor Johmng Darcey Battling Harris Lew Snyder Young Lady Leo Johnson Kid Lewis Harvey Kelly Bugs Allen Mary Ann Columbia Darcey McManus New York Dercey Harris Synder Waterbury Brass City Low Snyder Bayonne N. J Joe Hall Igons Snyder Jinrris

North Ends to Clash with Legion at Seaside Park

The North Ends and American Legion nines meet on diamond No 6 at Seaside Park tomorrow after noon. North Ends bid for a twelfth straight win as they travel at 2 fastest, while a $160 side bet, per Manager Rowe, could prompt Crashes to arrange a clash with Manager Redmond. August 14 is open for the time, and the bout between Mike McCabe and Joe Moran occurred in the third round at Rockaway. Dodgers and Detroit Tigers schedule an exhibition game tomorrow at Ebbets.

American Legion Seaside Park North Inds Rowe Jack Redmond New York Mike McCabe Joe Moran Rockaway

Snow Plays Tennis In Blizzard Timed Semi finals

Springfield Republican recalls blizzard times as Snow features in a tennis pair. On a hot day the match offers comfort with Snow as a partner in the Worcester semi finals context.

Springfield Republican Worcester Snow

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