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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1920

Page

7

Latzo Hugs Bogash To Remain Through Battle

Latzo from Hazleton outboxed Louie Bogash in a gritty welterweight affair at Dig Arena on State Street. Latzo controlled the action with long reach and clinching defense while Bogash pressed, cutting Latzo’s youth despite Latzo’s ring tactics and counterpunching. Steady Steadman defeated Tony Marto in a ten round middleweight bout, while Mike McCabe pummeled Ty Murray in a one sided slugfest. O Leary bested Joe Hall in a swift opening clash as 5,000 fans watched an orderly outdoor show.

G. C. Hawman Steve Latzo Hazleton Britton O'Dowd Toin Ef Hia Louie Bogush Pugilist Penn State Dig Arena State Street Rogash Steve Bridgeport Tiger Clowe Latzo Louie Bogash Jack Perry Jaba Kid Lewis Tin Vice Hogash Iallian Fairbanks Latso Steadman Marto Walnut A. C Tony Marto New York Tony Steady McCabe Mike McCabe Ty Murray Metropolis Murray Mike Fishman

Eastern League Morning Games Show Mixed Results Across Cities

Eastern League action across Hartford Springfield Pittsfield Albany and New Haven produced a mix of morning and afternoon games. Batteries featured include James and Sullivan Pennington and Damm for Hartford. Bish and Tyler Mayberry and Wider for Worcester. Pleger and Hayden Mangum and Plediger for Pittsfield. Craig and Jordan Harrington and Prediger for Albany in a 12 inning game. Cox and Damm Penfold Brown and Nagle for New Haven. Bach and Redman Behn Jensen and Naughton for Worcester. and Williams and Shinautt for Bridgeport. The day ended with varied scores and notable pitching pairings across the circuit.

Hartford Rhel New Haven James and Sullivan Pennington and Damm Springfield Worcester Bish and Tyler May Berry and Wider Pittsfield N. H Sea Endnepeas Sens Pleger and Hayden Mangum and Plediger Bridgeport RM. E. Watertity Bridgeport i Battarica M. Wal Emeori Williams Shinautt Albany EL Pittsfield S. Se Rattees Craig Jordan Harrington Prediger Rt. HE Cox and Damm Penfold Brown and Nagle Wareeneh Watterles Bach Redman Behn Jensen and Naughton

Pitchers May Decide Championship Race

The American League pennant race likely hinges on pitching. The Yankees and Cleveland Indians appear evenly matched overall, but staff strength may determine the winner. Miller Huggins relies on Quinn and Shawkey, while a Texas rookie named Rip Collins could balance the Yankees. Carl Mays may return before season's end.

Yankees Cleveland Indians Miller Muggins Quinn Shawkey Texas New York Warren Collins Rip Carl Maya

Cadore's Sleepy Boston Record Game Makes Baseball History

The May 1 1920 marathon between Brooklyn and Boston featured Leon Cadore and Urban Oeschger in a 26 inning duel that ended in a 1 1 draw. Cadore described feeling sleepy from the endurance, yet he remained effective and hopes for a decisive finish next time. Cadore, 28, a tall right-hander and former multi sport star, had played for Vancouver Jersey City Wilkes-Barre Trenton Buffalo and Montreal before joining Brooklyn in 1917.

Ed. Hughes Leon J. Cadore Cadore Baldom Brooklyngainst Boston Vancouver Jersey City Matthewson Thompson

Leonard Whales Knocks Out Charley White at Benton Harbor

Leonard Whales defeated Charley White in the ninth round of a sunlit bout near Lake Michigan at Benton Harbor yesterday afternoon. White never challenged the champion, as Whales floored him five times in rapid succession before the referee counted him out. Corcoran Beats Flynn in New England welterweight title defense. Lawrence-Tommy Corcoran beat Paddy Flynn on points in a 12 round bout to retain the regional title. Smith Destroys Robinson as Lewiston Park card features Bayonne’s Jeff Smith and George Robinson in a 12 round light heavyweight clash. Tunney to Meet Burke in a 12 round armory bout scheduled for July 19 in Jersey City. Burke accepts terms.

Benny . Leonard Charley White Lake Michigan Benton Harbor White Leonard Corcoran Flynn Lawrence Tommy Corcoran Elty New England Paddy Flynn Everett

Careful Wins Clover Stakes at Aqueduct in Record Crowd

Careful, the daughter of Wrack and Mindful owned by Walter S. Salmon, won the Clover Stakes before the largest crowd ever at Aqueduct. Audacious, Morton L. Schwartz’s colt, won the Carter Handicap by three lengths over Con tancy. Nancy Len took second and Prodigy third as 169 nominations narrowed to seven starters. Careful clocked five furlongs in 57 seconds. Naturalist under Widener faded to a distant third.

Aqueduct Careful Walter S. Salmon Morton L. Schwartz Mr. Salmon Mty P. A. Clark Nancy Len Joseph E. Davis Prodigy Audacious Contancy Joseph EB. Widener Naturalist

Cuban sportsman Gomez A. H. D'az refuses bid for colt

Cuban sportsman Gomez A. H. D'az rejected a $20,000 offer for his two year old colt General J. M. Gomey. The bay by Hessian Expressing has three wins and is undefeated this season. Sam C. Hildreth had made the bid, and the reply was received yesterday.

Gomez A. H. D'az General J. M. Goimes Sam C. Hildreth General J. M. Gomey Hessian- Expressing

STRIP VANITIE OF ALL HER RIGGING

The Vanitie, once a contender for America s Cup defense against Shamrock IV, lies dismasted and stripped at Jacob s shipyard City Island. Only the hull remains after trials with Resolute off Newport, signaling the end of the yacht s active status.

Jacob's Shipyard City Island Gardner Newport

Jersey Woman Wins Connecticut Tennis Title

New Canaan New York Mrs Edward Raymond of Bedford N Y won the Connecticut women's tennis championship at the New Canaan Country Club defeating Mrs B Lynch of New York in the singles final by 6 4 7 4.

New Canaan

Bridgeport Girl Wins At Carnival In Rye Beach

Miss Grace Kempel of Bridgeport won the 50 yard girls 14 and under handicap race at Rye Beach club’s water sports carnival in Rye N Y yesterday in 39 45 seconds. She received six seconds handicap while Miss Anna Beam of Bridgeport took third after a five second handicap. Til Han Stoddard of New York finished second to Kempel with a two second start. Ethelda Bleibtrey, national 500 yard champion and record holder, added the national one mile title without exerting effort.

Grace Kempel Rye Beach Club Rye Kempel Anna Beam Til- Han Stoddard New York Woman's Swimming Association Miss Kempel Ethelda Blefchtrey

Dr Clark Equaled Latonia Record in Independence Handicap

Latonia Kentucky July 6 H P Whitneys Dr Clark sprint star proved distance ability by winning the $15000 Independence Handicap at a mile and three furlongs from a strong field. He led early then held off Minto 2d by a nose with Boniface third after a tough mile and three furlongs. Wildair started slowly and never factored.

Latonia H P. Whitney Dir. Clark Whitney Minto 2d J. K. I. Irow Boniface Dr. Clark Coltilett Minford Minto Lepcares Wildair

Hunter KOs rivals in dual net tournaments

Francis T. Hunter former Cornell tennis captain and current physical giant of the sport dominated two net tournaments yesterday. He won five straight matches across the North Side and Westchester County championships, beginning at University Heights club and finishing at Hartsdale before returning to 207th Street.

Francis T. Hunter Cornell University North Side Westchester County University Heights 207Th Street Harlem River Harrison R. Hathaway Paul Martin Hartsdale Westchester Nistat

High School Athletes Capture Recreation Games Victory

Bridgeport High School athletes won multiple events at Seaside Park under the Board of Education. L Galbiatti claimed the 100 Junior and 220 Senior races, Ansel took the 440, Skang dominated the half mile, and J Stack excelled in high jump with 6 ft to display. Landmark results include 100 Yard dash, junior. 1st C Sam. 11.3 seconds. 220 Yard dash. 1st J Galbeutt. 24.1 seconds. 440 Yard dash. 1st H Amsel. 56.1 seconds. High jump. 1st J Stack. 6 ft 0 in. Running broad jump. 1st Santeson. 19 ft 2 in. Relays: Swedish A.A. won the organization relay. Nilson Machine Co. won factory relay. Anderson Men's Shop won commercial relay.

Bridgeport Board of Education Seaside Park L. Galbiatti Ansel Skang J. Stack Liebold Stack Senor I. Galbertti G. Johnson L. Shea M. Skane E. Lyons E. Rylander K. Nystrom W. Liebold I. Zatterstrom C. Sam G Eiklana W Thomas, Jr J. Galbeutt H. Amsel J. Fitzpatrick E. Osterhandt W. Leibold L Santeson Santeson Nystrom Curley Swedish A.A Nilson Machine Ce American Chain Co Anderson Men's Shop Golden Clothes

Attendance records fall as Yankees draw crowds nationwide

Attendance at American League parks hits new highs as the Yankees set multiple records. Patriots Day in Boston drew near 25,000, the Polo Grounds hosted over 38,000, and crowds in Cleveland, St Louis, and Washington topped previous marks. More large crowds are anticipated in Chicago and Detroit on upcoming dates.

Yankees Boston Polo Grounds Cleveland St. Louis Washington Chicago Detroit

Olympic tryouts show bright prospects for team USA

The recent Olympic tryouts across the United States indicate strong national representation and very bright prospects for bringing home medals this year. Every event demonstrated that Uncle Sam will be well represented at the Olympic Games.

United States Sam

Plan to revive interest in cycling at New York Velodrome

The management of the new 250000 dollar New York Velodrome plans to revive cycling interest by reintroducing outdoor endurance tests and offering ample opportunities for amateur cyclists to develop endurance. The sport once enjoyed strong followings and there is belief its popularity can return if promoted properly.

New York

New Haven Boy Wins With Perfect Score

Virsil W Richard, an 18 year old shooter from New Haven Conn, captured a seasonal victory in the third stage of the three range championship tourney at the National Range in Tenafly New Jersey. He posted a perfect 100 on the 100 yard prone event for a special trophy valued at 75 dollars, among 222 riflemen entered.

Tenafly N. J Virsil W Richard New Haven Conn Richard

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