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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
6
James J. Corbett reviews Jack Dempsey's meteoric ascent under mentor Jack Kearns, from early career struggles in 1915 to becoming heavyweight champion. The piece contrasts Dempsey's rush style with Carpentier's gradual climb, noting Kearns' pivotal role and Dempsey's iron-willed, two-fisted approach.
Frankie Kirk of Illinois meets Sammy Waltz in a headline featherweight bout at Waterbury tomorrow afternoon. Waltz is said to be in good shape while Kirk aims for victory in his first local big bout. Also on the card Harris battles Dempsey in a ten round semi final and Cavanaugh meets Palmer in eight rounds. A five piece band will play jazz between rounds at Reidyville grounds starting at 4 PM daylight time.
Hilltop coach Al Anderson names the team for the Crosby meet this afternoon. Entries include Skane in mile and 880, Fitzpatrick 580 yard run, Griffin mile, Ryder events in 100 yard dash and jumps, Jepson sprints and jumps, Amsel 220 and 440, Saur 100 and 220, Hopkins 100 and 200, Tee Hubbard 440, Nicholson 220 and 440, Adams shot put, Carley Sagal and McKeon pole vault, Swartz Brammaf mile, and Rey Whelan sprinting with Waterbury team.
Bridgeport fans anticipate a red hot inter national clash between English and Scotch elevens for the Sunday Herald trophy. The final game of the State Football Association series will start at 3 p.m. at the Meadows with Jimmy Miller of New Haven as referee.
The New Haven Commercial base ball squad arrived at noon for a game with Bridgeport High. They had previously beaten Bridgeport 13 to 9 in the contest. Tomorrow, the Red and Black will play Crosby at Waterbury, while Brass City track team competes at Lyon Terrace. The Hunt lineup features Whelan, Shee, Maher, Cooney, Weldon, Hill, Colway, Lavery. Gallacher is slated to pitch against the Brass City squad.
The Putnams blanked the Hoyx Club on Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Mal leable Iron diamond. They will practice tonight at Diamond No 5 Seaside Park. Report requested from Glynn Sivornak Gulcatern Iyors Rogers Zappasia Panville Gorso Wheeler Fircot Kiane Kalt Fulton. The Putnams seek a game with the Rovers on June 12.
An all golf enthusiasts gathering is planned at Beardsley Park Golf House at 11:00 a m on Sunday. The meeting aims to arrange a forthcoming event to be held later this month.
Gene McCann says the Brown Derbies must get good pitching to stay in the Eastern league pennant chase. He notes the team is batting well and hitting on par with rivals. McCann plans to pay before Waterbury trip and hints at news for fans in a few days. The Worcester Rosters visit Sunday as the FD's attempt to end Sabbath restrictions.
Manning Maxwell Moore faces Appemanis Brass on diamond 1 at Main Blass and Holmes Ed wards duel on diamond 1 at 1 20. General Electric meets Acme Shear on diamond 6 at 3 50.
A Venice A team special meeting tonight at 5 20 to address roster and lineup. Players Miller Jatko Bandy Fogash Cretella Astle Satmary Damato Curley and Snydex are asked to attend. The team travels to Greens Farms Sunday for a game with Curley and Cretelin as battery and Saxemeyer and Kokesko handling points for the Farmers.
Captain Matty Skane of Hintop track team won the mile at the New Haven A A U meet on February 26 but was recorded as second due to rider disputes. The cup remains with the Board of Recreation and will be presented at the next high school assembly.
Manhasset N Y June 3 Panama welterweight Jack Goldberg impressed Georges Carpentier despite taking punishment in a prior session. Carpentier plans two fast rounds with Goldberg this afternoon and two with Paul Journie after lunch plus two hours of road work in the morning. The day is shaping up to be a lively one.
Worcester edged locals 20 hits to 10 and 13 to 10 to win and climb to second place, after Stapleton Day events at Newfield Park. Bridgeport’s Bob Christy starred with a double, while Stapleton, a Pittsfield import, drew early attention for speed and bat.
Samuel Hardy, captain of an Amer en Dixis Cup team in Australia, visits Bridgeport. He will demonstrate at the Colorado Ave. courts of the YMCA at 4:30 this afternoon and speak on the association in the evening. All racquet enthusiasts are invited.
Georges Carpentier shuns society events to attend a bazaar while Jack Dempsey avoids press at training. Dempsey weighs less after baseball drills and bans fight talk in quarters. Carpentier enjoys films and keeps regular hours under Chief Prainer Gus Wilson.
Bridgeport trailed Worcester 6 5 through eight, then late pushes by Belanger and King powered a 10 run Worcester burst. Christy doubled for Bridgeport with King homer and two base hits. Hogan earned the win after combining with LePard and Hummer.
Duncan drove the bell over the war hero David F. Strickler by the left field wall of the Reds park to honor him for being named captain of next year’s team.
Steady Steadman meets Marty Farrell of Hartford in an eight round bout at Willl Matte next Sunday night. Pet Aurnstoise of Park City tops the card with Jack Carberry in the semi final. Joe Hall fights Johnny Sandes in an eight round affair in Albany on June 5.
New York reports star sprinter Paddock ranking among rivals as 220 yard dash showcases top speed. Com stock and University of Southern California figures weigh in on training focus and peak form. Giants Pirates and Dodgers seek to acquire Heino Grok amid a busy market for players and prospects.
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