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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
11
The report highlights amateur baseball, boxing, tennis, swimming and golf with Barristers, massage and newspapermen taking part. Hurley's delivery is noted as smooth as a duck in water in the opening inning. A fielder surveys the field seeking a motorcycle to chase flies.
Ray Grimes assumes Bridgeport management in Walsh’s suspension for protesting balls and strikes after a Pittsfield game. Gene Martin also suspended for indifference, likely for the season, prompting batting order shifts with Emerick moved to center and Ken Grimes in right. New Haven beat Bridgeport 4 to 2 as Bender pitched well and Bridgeport risked a rally.
A noted three out of five series game at Seaside Park ended with the Lawyers defeating the Newspapermen after seven innings. Highlights included Mike Flanagan behind the plate, Eddie McManus on first, Kid Cohn in relief and Steve Maher pacing Milford with two hits and strong defense. The event drew mention of a postgame bribe joke, a game time of two hours and three minutes, and plans for a rematch next Wednesday.
New Haven reports Ruth tired from frequent walking as he chafes at missed hits and a car waiting in the garage. George Sisler protests with an umpire, claiming a balk, but the call stands. Ray Grimes returns to action in New York while Larry Doyle argues with Umpire Hildebrand.
Bridgeport nine topped New Britain 7 to 1 in a well played game. Bridgeport bolstered its lead among state trade school outfits with nine wins and two losses for a .818 percentage. Jone scored in the second inning on a single aided by an error and slow fielding. Batteries Frank and Slasey for Bridgeport and Adams and Sustan for New Britain. Umpire Adams.
Chicago boxer Jack Foltine, 23, died in Detroit after a knockout blow in a bout. Foltine fell to the mat and struck his head, ending the fight with local fighter.
By Ed Hughes, the article cites Matt McGrath, Pat Ryan, and Pat McDonald as key American hammer and weight throwers for the Antwerp Olympics. It notes McGrath's hammer talents and world records, Ryan as hammer champion with a Montreal 1911 record, and histories of the 56-pound weight event, highlighting McGrath's role in fueling Team USA's Olympic hopes.
George Dwyer of the Bridgeport Athletic Amusement Co watched local boxers in advance of an open air show next Monday. Tickets are set at one dollar and one fifty, including tax, with Frankie Confrey and Chick Simler billed as features. Steady Steadman vs Jimmy Kelly of New York looms as a likely crowd pleaser, while Mike McCabe meets Joe Webber in a ten round curtain raiser.
Trenton July 29 Governor Edwards orders an investigation into the State Boxing Commission amid alleged tampering with the boxing law last winter. Reports claim repealed sections would have enforced medical exams, physician presence, banning scalp tickets, license forfeitures, suspensions, and graft penalties, a move seen as padding salaries for commissioners and the secretary.
George W Loft's Donnacona sailed past Sea Mint and Lady Gertrude in the Mount Kisco Stakes at Empire City. The three year old by Prince Palatine led from the start and held on to win with ease as Sea Mint flashed early speed before fading.
The piece warns against overexertion in competitive sports. Doctors report kidney and other disturbances in marathon contestants. Exercise should build strength while it remains enjoyable and stop when exhilaration ends. Young athletes may outpace heart and lungs development, risking strain beyond their growing bodies.
Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford will join English stars Vardon and Ray in a 36 hole match Friday then travel to Bridgeport with the Massachusetts state golf team for a Saturday Brooklawn links clash with Connecticut. The squad may differ later for the Lesley cup on Long Island in September. Paton is absent due to late return from abroad. Massachusetts lead Connecticut 10 to 5 last year despite Ouimet and Wright missing.
Burns drives in winning run in the 14th as Ross Young singles to center after a tense tied game in New York. Frank Frisch triples in the eighth to bring the Giants within reach, Stock misplays Kelly’s drive, Ruth walks with two on in the fifth, and Ward of New York strikes out with bases loaded amid the rousing atmosphere.
In a baseball note Crisp singles pitcher Bagby of Cleveland notched his 21st victory yesterday by defeating the Red Sox. Other items mention seven offers for Reading first baseman Frank Brower, Wa terbury Albany game pitching, Cicotte’s three-hit win over Philadelphia, Lister’s third-inning RBI for St. Louis over the Yanks, Ruth’s lone at bat via walk, a Dayton pitcher signed by the Red Sox, Met open golf results for Al Caidt and George Sparling, and Dempsey exhibition plans with free admission for women.
In Ostend on July 23 the American polo team defeated Belgium 13 to 3, securing third place by outplaying Belgium in teamwork and improving mallet skill over Sunday’s match against Spain despite mediocre mounts. St Louis Americans buy catcher John Heaving from Battle Creek club of the Michigan Ontario league.
The report covers Fulton losing to Wills in Jersey City with Dempsey disappointed and bets seen, a doctor noting two broken ribs, and pundits debating fouls. Wills won swiftly, Fulton is badly hurt, and Dempsey remains ready for future fights amid public interest.
In Springfield Pittsfield beat Springfield with Batteries Kelleher and Smith. Hartford hosted Worcester with Bach and Tier. Waterbury hosted Albany as Seamon and Herring led Waterbury’s win. New Haven hosted Bridgeport with Bender Nugle and House Skiff powering Bridgeport.
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