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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
11
The Brooklawn Club signals plans for a mixed tennis competition as part of its upcoming schedule. Readers near Cleveland will note the event, with details to be announced by organizers.
Manhasset June 1 barbed wire at a training camp attracted visitors. Georges Carpentier sat on a fence wire ripping his trousers while watching traffic. Manager Descamps favored removing the obstacle after the mishap and a nearby incident with a silk shirt. Joe Jeannette outpointed Carpentier in 15 rounds, leaving the French champion disappointed but wiser.
Joe Choynski predicts a near toss up in the Jersey City bout between Dempsey and Carpentier. Both are swing specialists and win by landing a single knockout blow. Carpentier may reach victory in the first round, with no clear scientific edge for either despite faster speed.
Louis Bogash Joe Smith and stainer Jimmy Burns left town for New York where Bogash will box twelve rounds with Walter Laurette at Broadway A Ce tonight. He said he is in peak condition and expects to win in about seven rounds.
Lou Dewey clinched the State Duckpin series by defeating Edldie Anderson in a tight match at Connie Lewis alleys. Dewey posted scores including 1230 and 1191. Anderson finished with 1178. Twin Oaks seeks Sunday doubleheader games and invites contact with rival managers via FR. Linane Lafayette and Lenox Field host Oak practice. managers of 14 to 16 year old teams may respond through the paper.
The Venice Jrs defeated the Clover Jrs 23 to 4 at Seaside Park on May 30. It marks their eighth straight win. They request notices of Sunday permits for June 5 and invite upcoming opponents Beach Street Jrs Lincoln Tiers Brooklawn Sluggers Walnut Beach and Belmont Jrs. Future games include a June next Sunday match versus the Knowltone and a forfeit win over Wayside Colts. The Steuben A. C. seeks 13415 year old players. diamond provided. call B. 3888 evenings 7 to 9 for Wilt Se.
NEW HAVEN Yale announces Truman P. Gard ner of St Paul star vaulter elected captain for next year. CAMBRIDGE Harvard bans professional boxing at its stadium for a Yankee Division reunion planned July 2. NEW HAVEN Freeman 148 pound stroke inserted into Yale boat replacing Leslie while Dilworth takes over at No 7. Princeton Cali fornia oarsmen sprint quarter mile in 1 minute 102 5 seconds. New York A C season to feature East star athletes at Travers Island next Saturday. NEW YORK Joe Scogni defeats Al Sera in sixth round at Star A C. Mercantile Learners in action as Holsum White Rose and Southern New England Telephone meet at Seaside Park at 6 o clock.
New York June 1 Promoter Tex Rickard to meet with principals' representatives to discuss referee selection and moving picture rights. Rickard says he wants a competent official familiar with boxing rules and ready backup in case of emergency. He leaves appointment to the principals with one condition a second official should be named.
A mixed athletic meet in Shanghai on June 4 drew participants from the Philippines, Japan, and China. Filipino track athletes totaled 34 points, Japan 31, and China 6. The Filipino baseball nine defeated China 8 to 1, while China edged the Philippines 1 to 0 in soccer.
City League holds Friday night session at Exo club rooms to finalize schedule and address other matters before league opens Sunday. Teams entering this year include Blessed Sacraments Ekos Red Sox Waysides Lone Stars and White Eagles.
The Putnams of the Boys' Club defeated Twin Oaks 12 to 8 at Seaside Park. AN Putnam players should report for practice Friday at 6:30 PM there.
The Riversides defeated Lenox A C 15 to 7 at the North End diamond. Pitcher Herb struggled as Riversides hitters pounded the ball for victory.
School league results from last week list Franklin 20 over Columbus 12 and Madison 9 to 9 with Washington, Sheriden 0, Madison 13, St. Charles 11, St John 2. Summerfield 11 and 4 with Columbus 8. Lin tgeln 14, Barnum 7. Elias Howe 9 over Sheriden 0, Madison 6. Wheeler 4, Barnum 23, Hall 6. Elias Howe 3, Black Rock 0, Prospect 13, Black Rock 7. Barnum 14, Staples 3, Lincoln 1, Franklin 0. St. Charles Sacred Heart rain. Equal’s League Record: George Sisler tied the AL single‑game rib record with five runs against the White Sox on Memorial Day.
Brooklawn Country Club announces a busy June with a mixed doubles entry deadline June 11 and partner draw for June 13. Prizes from Mrs. Stiles Good sell and Mrs. Roderick McNeil. Luncheon June 14 followed by brides’ prize. Women’s State Golf tourney June 16 in Hartford with prize from DeVer H. Warner. Club champ first round June 25. tea hosted by Mrs. E. DeVer Walther.
Geo E Firstbrook cites Blind Jim Quinn as backing Dempsey to defeat Carpentier in four rounds. The piece notes Jack Johnson’s Leavenworth exit awaited by boxing fans and recalls Johnson’s claim to ring greatness, plus Diamond’s view on Johnson’s enduring skill and a Johnson letter to Jack Diamond.
New York writer SAM CRANE argues that modern baseball attracts fans with home runs rather than pitching duels. He notes swollen scoring, long drives, and fans remaining to witness climactic clouts, while one sided games cater only to partisan supporters.
The Bridgeport High track team hosts Crosby High of Waterbury at Seaside Park in a season finale dual meet. Local athletes seek a decisive victory after last year’s five point loss, with Crosby aiming to win by about 25 points. Events include sprints distances, middle distance runs, relays, jumps, and throws. Officials named for track events and field judging are listed. Also, two Bridgeport baseball games are carded against Crosby High and Commercial High with a schedule projecting several matches into June.
The heavyweight champion keeps a rosewood phonograph with mother of pearl inlay, supplying his meals and rest periods with recorded tunes. He rests to its soothing strains and calls the talking machine his most pleasurable training item beyond his gear.
Ruth stands two days ahead of his 1920 mark after hitting his thirteenth through fifteenth homers in a doubleheader on June 2 1920. The Yankee slugger set a new major league season record with his fifteenth homer, third in a row.
Brooklawn Courtry golfers prepare for a keen competition next Saturday as local inksmen meet the Shuttle Meadows club team of New Britain on their home course.
Meusel of the Phillies hits his ninth homer to top the NL circuit, edging George Kelly by one. Evers of the Cubs is banished by umpire Brennan after trouble in Pittsburgh. Brooklyn’s Mullin and other notes from the day include Ruth’s 15th homer, Washington’s 12–5 win over the Yanks, and Hoyt’s rough day as A’s and Red Sox split Memorial Day games.
Hall Community baseball manager M. Hansman seeks game dates after next Sunday with Beach Streets or Pequots favored. Hall recently defeated Twin Oaks 10 to 2. University of Pennsylvania baseball invited by Waseda University to tour Japan next autumn or spring.
Bridgeport and Hartford battle for the top spot after Hillies win and Senatorial victory. Pittsfield greenbacks Pierotti and Hammord spark a wild inning rally. Pierotti’s arrival from the Braves and a Homer drive by Pierotti anchor Pittsfield’s offense. New Haven fans grow restless as the Bears stumble in fifth place.
The Venice A C will play Greens Farms Sunday afternoon at that place. The Venice outfit has won seven and lost one to date. A game with the Black Rocks is desired for July 3 or 4. Address Randy Donoffie, manager, 196 Hurd avenue, or telephone Noble 2463. Farrell's pitching and batting featured the victory of the Pec s team at Devon on Memorial Day.
In Honolulu T H on June 1 Miss Ethel Bleibtrey of New York broke the world record for the 100 yard women's open national championship of the Amateur Athletic Union swimming the distance in 1 32 3 Miss Mariechen Wesselau of the Out Finger Club Honolulu finished second Bleibtrey swam 1 61 5 in Honolulu on April 17, 1920.
Tomorrow's schedule includes Bridgeport at Worcester, Hartford at Pittsfield, Waterbury at Springfield, and New Haven at Albany. Notable results listed are New Haven 6 Albany 5, Hartford 4 Worcester 2, and Springfield 5 Waterbury 3.
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