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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
7
Bridgeport wins first 7 5 after rally in the sixth inning and then loses second game as Walshmen fail to hit pitcher Morgan. Game details note timely scoring, fielding plays, and batter-by-batter scoring conventions from a 1920 publication.
The White Sox Cubs posted a 5 to 2 win over the Bridgeport Giants on Malleable field Sunday. Farcus, the Cubs star, struck out the Giants with three hits. The Cubs seek a game next Saturday and those wishing to play should respond.
Promoter plans a Monday night boxing program at State Street arena featuring Frankie Conifrey the fighting fireman and other bouts including Steady Steadman vs Jimmy Kelly. Rain rainforced postponement after six rounds. insurance of 1000 dollars covered the event and patrons were promised refunds or credits for the next show.
In New Britain on July 26 the Pioneers played a listless game at Ellis street grounds. The Rosebuds of Bridgeport defeated them 7 to 3 after earlier losses this season. Neubauer excelled for the visitors while Palmer struck out eight and Ostrowski four for Bridgeport. Begley contributed a two-base hit and a single for the Pioneers. Sherlock Riley, a veteran Factory League umpire, officiated.
Milford Wheel club nine defeated the Knights of Columbus team of New Haven 5 to 1 at Gulf Street grounds on Saturday. Lockwood's chest-saving foul ball catch and Halloway two hits fueled Milford’s win as Jim Lavery pitched well, allowing four hits. Game ended after six innings due to rain with K of C scoring first but Milford pulling away in the later innings.
If the Resolute loses today the New York Yacht Club will immediately challenge through George Gormack the secretary. Papers will be handed to Mr Garrett secretary of Royal Ulster Yacht Club aboard the Victoria with Sir Thomas. The challenge aims for a series with schooners about 115 feet on the water line as per the deed of gift. William Gardner to design the schooner for Alexander S Cochran who commissioned the Vanities.
Ruth hit his 35th homer as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 8 to 2 at the Polo Grounds. McNally and McInnis turned a triple play while stellar fielding thrilled 28,000 fans. Cleveland remained atop as the White Sox failed to overtake them.
In a brisk fast game at Seaside Park Brownell and Wilson battled as the Columbias beat the Singers 1 to 0 on a seventh inning single by Souband with Reilly scoring. The crowd watched a sharp pitchers duel led by West Point grad Brownell and veteran lefty Wilson.
Fred Fulton the Minnesota heavyweight will box 12 rounds with Harry Wills the Kentucky negro heavyweight at the First Regiment Armory in Newark New Jersey tonight. Jack Britton the welterweight champion will meet Marcel Thomas. Johnny Dundee meets Eddie Fitzsimmons. Frank Moran of Pittsburgh meets Wild Burt Kenny.
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