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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
7
Hartford defeated Bridgeport 2 to 1 in a close game highlighted by shortstop Murray’s fourth inning miscue and a late throw error that allowed Sherman to score. The Americans took the lead on a third inning battery error and strong pitching by Head, while Bridgeport struggled to solve Head’s pitches and left runners stranded in crucial moments.
Yesterday's games featured Worcester taking two from New Haven in doubleheader action, Albany and Springfield split, Waterbury hosting Pittsfield, and Bridgeport beating Hartford. Raymond led Worcester with four hits, Devons pitcher Schick allowed six hits, and Brantford and Boston club moves highlighted by Orme sale.
The Yankees won their ninth straight game and moved to within one half game of the White Sox in the American League pennant race. Cleveland slid to third after a loss to the Senators. The Robins and Cubs battled. Cardinals and Phillies split a late-season clash with little impact on standings.
Danny Powers a rising bantam from Jersey City meets Joe Reed in an eight round bout on the all star card for the B A A shows on Labor Day. Powers has beaten Mickey Nelson Hoboken Al Cook Paterson Mike Russell and K O several others and just beat Johnny Herzog in Pontiac. Reed, a tough batter, is noted for his action packed style and will provide a sharp test for Powers on the promotion of George Dwyer.
The Milford Wheel Club baseball team traveled to New Haven yesterday and lost 3 to 0 to the Elm City Giants. A pitchers’ duel between Cannonball Smith and Jim Lavery produced only five hits for Milford. The Giants scored in the sixth on a sequence culminating in a wild throw, then added two more on singles and a triple by West. Milford’s best chance came in the second when a wild throw allowed a runner to reach third but was ultimately stranded.
The City Baseball League finished its 1920 season at Seaside Park with Blessed Sacraments crowned champions at 10 wins and 4 losses. A late postponed Knights of Columbus game and a no show by Rosebud Colts affected yesterday's schedule. The Sacraments defeated the Kaseys 2 to 2 in a sharp defensive game with Rushmorris and Dunn delivering key hits as Mullaney and Kalesky led defensively. The league praised a successful season with Blessed Sacraments as champions.
The Fairfield County Kennel Club plans its twenty breed show and outdoor fete at Wee Burn Golf Club in Noroton Connecticut on Labor Day. Entries closed Monday. totals may be released later. Patrons include Crimmins and others who donated an unclassified prize for best team of any breeds.
The Columbus Clib of the Smerian Association plans to dispose of current holdings and house players for the upcoming year. Robby Caltrin and Shaz Thompson, both outfielders from the Bir Potas album Three-I Clive, have been purchased by the club for the fall drive season.
American League results New York 4 St. Louis Washington 3 Cleveland 2. National League New York 4 Cincinnati 11 Chicago 4 Brooklyn 3 St. Louis 8 Philadelphia 2. Second game was played on wet grounds.
The Belmonts defeated Way sides 3 to 1 in the final game to clinch the 1920 Junior City League Baseball championship. They earn a pennant and a large silver loving cup and will face Blessed Sacraments champions for the city title. Red Sox beat Royal Blues 19 to 4 in Seaside exhibition.
Chicago at Boston. Cleveland at Washington. Detroit at Philadelphia. New York at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at St Louis. Boston at Cincinnati. Philadelphia at Chicago.
Buckholtz pitched superbly and hit two doubles as Milford blanked Bridgeport 4-0 before the season's largest crowd on Gulf Street. Bridgeport produced three scattered hits and made one error while Milford's defense and pitching held firm. Batteries Bridgeport Faber Sheridan Milford Buckholtz Ford.
The Royal Blues defeated the Remington Grays by a score of 2 to 0 in a five inning game at Seaside Park yesterday, rain halting the performance. Shadwell pitched well for the winners, twice retiring the side after the bases were loaded with one out. The Royal Blues play in Sandy Hook Labor Day. They are without a game for next Sunday.
New Haven owner George Weiss struggles to book the New York Americans with Babe Ruth in the lineup. Ruth’s arm is reportedly bitten by a poisonous insect causing two postponements. Weiss insists Ruth is essential to any Yankees games, underscoring Ruth’s drawing power.
In the Internationals League teams show powerful hitting with three clubs batting over .300 and a fourth close behind. Forty six players are in the .200 list, led by Frank Brower with an average over .400. Brower’s mark stands out among top hitters in the league.
Shortstop Terry delivered a ninth inning double to bring in the winning run for Chicago as New York edged St. Louis at the Polo Grounds. Ward followed with a ninth inning double to score the decisive run for the Yankees over Cleveland, lifting the crowd in Washington. Fuller pitched and then batted with bases loaded in Waterbury, producing a home run to clinch the game.
Bridgeport pitcher Sawin held Avon hitless and runless for nine innings in a no hit no run Legion game at New Hartford yesterday. Scouts from Major Leagues watched Willimantic’s Tommy Cooney, a 19 year old southpaw, receive multiple offers from several clubs including Connie Mack, Pat Moran, and Fred Mitchell as possible signings.
Crisp Bingies today. Springfield took two games from Albany yesterday. Worcester and New Haven split a double header at New Haven, while Bridgeport was losing. Bish beat New Haven yesterday, four hits in four at bats off Hehl. Daley of Waterbury had three hits against Reiger in Waterbury. Waterbury defeated Pittsfield. Fuller hit a bases loaded homer in the seventh. Bridgeport plays Hartford today then Worcester tomorrow. Wednesday the Americans meet Pittsfield in a double header. Giants swept Reds. Barnes strong pitcher, Reds broke scoreless streak in eighth. Terry’s ninth inning double sent Tyler home for Chicago over Brooklyn. Cardinals beat Phillies as Hubbell struggled. Smith left with ankle injury. Ward’s ninth inning double scored Lewis. Yankees beat St. Louis by one run. Cleveland fell to third in AL pennant race after loss to Washington. Americans won three rowing events at Brussels. Jack Kelly of Philadelphia beat J Beresford, Jr. in single sculls.
Chicago says the Brooklyn National League Club has bought infielder Tom Sheehan of Winnipeg Western Canadian League. He will report to Manager Robinson after Labor Day. Infielder Busene Sheridan, sent by Brooklyn to Reading, will report in Brooklyn on September 3.
Bobbie Emerick made one of the season’s prettiest catches chasing a curving liner into right field and snagging the ball, then walked into the bench after the side was retired. A youngster named Sawin pitched a no hit, no run game for New Hartford yesterday and may get a fall chance to break in with Bridgeport next season as a possible key man.
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