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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1921
Page
8
Bridgeport readers hear fan chatter as boxing hype swirls around Dempsey vs Carpentier. Local voices from sports writers, managers, and officials predict a quick Dempsey victory, with Carpentier noted as a serious challenger by a scattered few.
By James J. Corbett former heavyweight champion. Cleveland June 4 Dempsey moved toward the heavyweight title with a rapid surge that swept rivals aside. In 1918 he faced Bull Sadeo Tom Riley Kid McCarthy Bob Devere and Dan Ketchell, defeats offset by wins over Jim Flynn Carl Morris and Bill Brennan. He avoided ducking top foes and kept improving under Kearns, despite criticism for not stopping Billy Miske. He’s shown rise with Willard as his strongest early test and Georges Carpentier as a major comparison.
Stauffer starts today against the Pittsburgh Hillies at Newfield Park while Wolfram and Lefty LePard prepare Worcester Roosters for tomorrow. Bridgeport battles for first as Hartford Senators contend, with schedule up to Sept 28 listing Worcester visits and Bridgeport at New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury and Edgemont matchups.
Manhasset June 4 reports a restless day at Georges Carpentier camp with roadwork and gym work followed by sparring plans with visiting boxers including Marty Burke of New Orleans. Dempsey trained amid sultry weather noting past opponents Gunboat Smith Levinsky and others, contrasting Carpentier’s limited big‑man victories.
Opening games in the City Amateur Baseball League are set for tomorrow afternoon. The championship trophy, a Meiss store donated silver cup, will be awarded. Blessed Sacraments meet Red Sox on diamond 1, Lone Stars face White Eagles on diamond 3. Red Sox battery is Frank and Chelney, Buckley and Tickey will be in the Sacraments’ battery.
The Crasho A. A. and Lenox A. A. clubs renew their rivalry on Lenox field tomorrow afternoon for diamond supremacy with a six o clock start. The Crasho-American A. A. game has been postponed. Worcester- Hey Cross nine delivered a 24 to 3 rout to dimmoubire.
A sports brief notes Worcester moves into first place after a close win over Albany while Hartford rises to second by beating Pittsfield Hillies. Brown Derbies slipped to third as Newfield Park fans mocked Watertury club’s decline. a weather-affected game with Pittsfield looms today.
In brass city news, Bridgeport Baseball Club expands grandstand at Newfield Park to seat 700 more fans amid ambitious season hopes. Kahn pitched superbly for Waterbury, Long scored the lone run for Brass City, while Cosgrove led Batters in a 7 hit output. Worcester beat Albany in a high scoring slugfest as bases filled.
The Hilltop baseball team defeated New Haven Commercial 11 to 1 at Seaside park yesterday. Colway led with three hits in four trips while Weldon and Lavery also contributed. Forarty struggled in the first inning as seven errors by Elm City aided Hilltop. The Hilltoppers play Waterbury today with Gallagher pitching. Eastern League note lists Worcester at Bridgeport and others with yesterday results.
Ty Cobb shines despite injury as he nears peak form with a important season. George Sisler predicted Cobb would still excel for several years and he proves prescient as Cobb leads Detroit toward a strong pennant push in a tight race with the Yankees. The Giants also surge behind John McGraw as they chase the Pirates, while boxing promoter bets and brass bands add local flavor to promoters. Semi pro nines report the season’s worst gate profits as idle fans shrink budgets and clubs scramble to cover expenses.
The Times sport page features Thumb Nail sketches of famed heavyweight battles. A 1889 Sullivan Kilrain clash is recalled, noting the brutal 75 round marathon in a Richburg Mississippi open field on July 8 with fighters bareheaded and exposed to extreme heat as spectators wiped brows.
Yesterday's sports roundup covers the Athletics beating the Tigers 15 to 9 with seven homers setting a season and major league mark, Blue of Detroit homered in the eighth. Ruth hit HR No 16 as the Yankees lost to St Louis 9 to 8. George Smith relieved Hubbell for the Phillies in a 6 to 4 win over the Cards. Mulligan homered and tripled driving in Washington's three runs as the White Sox won 8 to 3. Giants close in on NL leaders after a 4 to 1 win over the Pirates. Dodgers fall as Cubs win 4 to 3. Kilrain vs Sullivan ends in stoppages amid heat and exhaustion. Yale and Princeton open dual baseball championship at Yale. Jake Driscoll named captain of Boston College track.
The Board of Recreation moved to repeal the war tax on athletic goods arguing two thirds of such goods are bought by boys under 16 and the tax harms the poor. They contend America's future rests on today’s youth and that sports should be encouraged. The appeal will go to Connecticut's congressional representatives.
The North Ends travel to Ansonia to face Norwood A C in a second meeting this season. After an opening 3 11 loss, they aim to improve on last season’s 14 3 record, buoyed by holidays wins. Players meet at the club rooms Sunday at 1 15 p m. Bus travel planned. manager George H Rowe seeks more bookings.
Acorn A. C. nine, managed by Andy Ford, will face Wilton in a scheduled game. Local lineup features McGee Moran Arnold Daly Schulz Schorndorf Morrissey Norton Davitt Horkheimer Geary and Wel, with Ford pitching the opener.
The Kaceys will face the Denbeay strong K of C squad in a Sunday match. All players must report at the clubhouse by 12 30 p.m. with the game set to start at 3 p.m.
The Bridgeport Public Market and Black Rock teams played a hard fought twilight game at Bullard's Field ending in a 3 to 3 tie. Bowden pitched well for Bridgeport Public Market while L Bailey starred for Black Rocks. A return game will be played later in the season.
The Board of Recreation awarded permits for Sunday ball games to numerous teams including Anderson's Men's Shop, Junior City League, Glenwoods, Howlands, Iran A. C., International, Knowltons, M. H. A., Berk shire, Belmont, Stuben A. C., American A. A. and Bulls Head Stug Wes east Charen.
Hartford Club signs hard hitting semi pro first baseman from Brooklyn nicknamed Lefty Gahrig. He will be given a tryout on the initial back. Asnew joins Senators pitching staff to replace Hauck who has returned to his Jersey farm.
KING LEAR Ace High of Milwaukee in the American Association bats at a 416 percent pace for the Brewers. Arm strong, ex Waterbury third baseman for St. Paul, posts a .345 average over 32 games. Al Harber, Hartford outfielder, plays for Sioux City in the Western League. NEWTOWN MASS Boston College team crushed Springfield. MC A College eleven, 18)
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