Bridgeport Drops Doubleheader to Waterbury at Newfield Park
Bridgeport split a doubleheader with Waterbury yesterday as New Haven beat Albany elsewhere, dropping in the Eastern League standings. In game one Kelcher struggled as Waterbury won 8 to 4 behind a Grimes first inning homer, while Fuller shut down Bridgeport. In game two Waterbury threatened briefly in the third but Lennon and Seaman held them scoreless the rest of the way as Bridgeport rallied to win.
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Eastern League results and schedule brief
Results from Hartford New Haven and Bridgeport areas show bats and pitchers in variable conditions with multiple rain interruptions. Hartford and Bridgeport hosts split games while Waterbury and Bridgeport face off. Worcester Springfield and Pittsfield had schedule changes. Tomorrow’s matchups include Bridgeport at Waterbury Albany at New Haven Worcester at Springfield and Pittsfield at Hartford.
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Albany Freee Eee
Athletic events at Fairfield outing marked by prizes
The Norwalk firm Con in & Green held its Fairfield beach outing with about 100 attendees from Washington Buffalo New York and Brooklyn. Frank J. Green won the running high jump earning a silver watch and Hugh B. Devitt won the 100 yards dash worth 35 in gold and the three mile race earning a silver cup. Miss Mary McGrath won the 50 yard swimming race for women. The event ended with dancing at Overlook cottage.
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Overlook Cottage
Hildreth Offers $100000 For Inchcape
Sam C. Hildreth has offered $100,000 to J. H. Rosseter for Inchcape the Mremont Stakes winner and hailed as a top two year old. Trainer Fred Burrew confirms the bid though he would not force a sale, Inchcape is seen by some as a future Derby contender and possibly unbeaten this season. Mordecai Brown has resigned as Terre Haute manager and plans a vacation then playing elsewhere.
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Fred Burrew
Inch
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Mot
Manater
Terre Haute
Ali Ise
HITTING ON A LINE AND OLD-TIME SLUGGERS REMEMBERED
A column recalls historic home run feats, noting Edward J. Delehanty’s four homers in a game for the Philadelphia Nationals, and contrasts Babe Ruth’s feats. It also mentions Gene Tunney potentially facing Battling Levinsky, Walter Johnson’s no hit game, and a light joke about weather keeping people from church and motoring.
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Riding The Waves On Shamrock IV Off Jersey Coast
Aboard Shamrock IV off the Jersey coast during trial races to challenge for the America’s Cup, reporters describe the chaotic deck work, dramatic tilts, and strategic tacking as Shamrock IV edges ahead on the final leg. Sir Thomas Lipton’s vessel faces close pursuit from the rival Shamrock and showcases tense maneuvers and sail handling in high winds.
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Baseball News Briefs From Waterbury and Nearby Cities
Reports from the American Association in Waterbury note Crisp Binges receiving a three day suspension after trouble with Um pire McDonald. The Americans play two games in Waterbury today as new pitcher Lefty Hill debuts and Nelson joins the squad for workouts. Scouting updates mention Coombs failing to appear in city and Krichel showing interest in Emerick and King.
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Gene Martin
Reds Acquire Fred Luderus From Nationals in Waiver Trade
Cincinnati reports that first baseman Fred Luderus of the Philadelphia Nationals has been turned over to the Cincinnati Nationals after they claimed him on waivers. The move was announced today in Cincinnati.
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Fred Luderus
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Yachting Rivalry Prepares as Cup Boats Mooret at Sandy Hook
Resolute and Shamrock IV anchored in Sandy Hook Bay as international races approach. The line crossing saw the challenger win by 12 minutes 31 seconds amid light winds. Shamrock IV, while disappointed, remained philosophical about the setback and weather’s fickle mood.
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Rally In Ninth Wins For Holmes Edwards
Holmes Edwards rallied in the ninth inning to defeat Union Plant 4 to 3 at St. Josephs Oval yesterday afternoon. Boehm singled with two out, Mandell and Baywich then scored on a pair of plays, giving Holmes Edwards the winning runs. Abbott pitched well for Holmes Edwards with six hits allowed, while Connors allowed seven hits and ten strikeouts for Union Plant. Geary and Schultz contributed key plays as Holmes Edwards built and squandered leads before the dramatic ninth inning rally.
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League Standings And Results From Today’s NBA Schedule
Today’s games feature St. Louis at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Detroit at Boston, Chicago at Washington. Separate matchups include New York at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, Boston at Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.
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Dewey Hands Stone Solid Win In State Duckpin Final
Lou Dewey defeated Bob Stone of Waterbury 9 to 2 in the Connecticut duckpin tournament final. Dewey surged into the third game winning eight straight, with a 144 single matching his best effort. Final scores show Stone 93 126 97 98 103 102 97 113 91 95 102 112 and Dewey 108 115 100 104 118 144 112 173 108 109 101 for a 1288 total.
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Fulton Wills To Fight In Newark Change Of Venue
The International Sporting Club moved the Wills Fulton bout to Newark Sporting Club Newark for July 26. The event shifts from the Commodore Hotel ballroom due to space limits for about 1,300 members.
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St Louis Outbids Giants for Kircher Pitcher Trade
St Louis confirmed it outbid New York Giants Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs to obtain Mike Kircher the Virginia League standout. Kircher a 22 year old six foot left hander has 16 wins 1 loss 2 ties this season with two long extra innings defeats. Cardinals will not receive him before Sept 17 unless pennant race ends sooner.
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Jones shoots 69 to set Memphis club record in qualifying
Bobby Jones of Atlanta, Southern champion, carded a 69 for the opening 18 holes in the Western Golf Association’s 20 second amateur championship at Memphis Country Club. He broke the course record of 70 previously held by Walter Sherwood, with Martin Condon of Memphis holding the amateur record at 71. Jones and James War of Kansas City opened with 34 on the first nine, then matched the pace after the turn.
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Scott to Play His 600th Game Tomorrow
Everett Scott, Red Sox shortstop, is set to reach his 600th consecutive game in Boston when a double header with the Tigers begins. He started his marathon June 20, 1916, and has led the league in fielding four times. His 1915 and 1919 fielding average stood at .976, topping all shortstops.
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Coffee to Mix With Ferguson on Friday At Armory
Headliners for the Armory A. A. smoker Friday night include Vince Coffey of Kingston North Carolina and Tracey Ferguson of Wallingford. The undercard features Joe Hall versus Tommy Shea Young Luby versus Leo Johnson Mickey Travers of New Haven against Terry O Connor of Hartford and Jim Bones versus Kid Berney with Andy Parker as referee.
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Kid Berney
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