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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

11

Dempsey and Carpentier Hit Peak Form for July Showdown

Atlantic City report notes Jack Dempsey in prime condition nearing the Willard era readiness. Carpentier also in top shape as both heavyweights ramp up training at Airport Fast Reaching with light roadwork, mock bouts, and planned rest periods to prevent overtraining.

James J. Corbett I. N.S Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Toledo Dempsey Georges Carpentier Jack Kearns Kearns Jack Dempteey Carpentier Eddy Hayes Descamps Gus Wilson

Eastern League Fan Charter and Standings Update

New Haven sits in second place as the Eastern League races heat up. Worcester's Colonel Snover homered twice in a series of blows that boosted his team, while Pittsfield lit up the field with six runs in the third inning. Dust and heat halted a protest of a 5 to 0 Albany win, but play resumed. Lincoln and Howe clash for the city title after a postponed game, with Lincoln aiming for a three-game sweep.

New Haven Waterbury Albany Gallory Wade Ruth Worcester Colonel Snover Lrcast Swat Sam Pittsfield Hammond Basser Bates Heit Boston Jose Ray Nation Mile Champen Harvard Stadium Ray S. F. Brown ABA A Jimmy Connolly Georgetown Ned Gourdin Harvard Star

Bartfield Hikes Open Air Training for Ring Bout

Bartfield trains at Columbia A C on Stratford Avenue as he readies to fight Louis Bosash next Monday night in the State Wreet arena. He favors open-air work at Beardsley Park with Seady Steadman as the punching partner, says his injured hand is fully recovered, and anticipates a sharp bout card featuring Kid Lewis versus Harvey Kelly.

Soldier Bartfield Bridgeport New York Louis Bosash Columbia A. C Stratford Avenue Hartfield MH. A Tittle Ula Hogash Seady Steadman Partfield Beardsley Park Harfick Times Steadman Bud” Weafer Norwalk Kid Lewis Bones Harvey Kelly Lewis Kelly

Knights to Play Norwalk in Sunday Diamond Meet

The Knights of Columbus travel to Norwalk for a Sunday clash with the Kacey's, reporting at 1 PM. Lineup includes Kalaski at first and Dowling in right, with pitching undecided. North Ends, idle due to date mix up, seek fast semi pro teams with Sunday permits. manager Stowe reachable.

Knights of Columbus Norwalk Kacey’s Knights Kalaski Trainor Gartigan Conroy Dellahunt Ryan Ryan, Cf: Dowling Cogan Manazty Stowe Pequonneck

Crasho A. C. to Meet Lynn Stars in Seaside Tilt

New lineup features two former Eridseaport Midi school players Hill and Cooney for Crasho A. C. as they face the Lynn Stars in Seaside Tark on Sunday afternoon at No. 16 diamond. Manager Jack Redmond Wa stated Crasher practice scheduled for tomorrow Inleht at Seaside.

Eridseaport Midi School Hill Cooney Crasho A. C Lynn Stars Seaside Jack Redmond Wa

Wheeler Is Out In State Tennis Titular Semifinals

New Haven June 1. Semi finals of the state tennis titular tournament feature Wheeler from Bridgeport out after a 6-3 3-6 6-3 defeat by Frederick M Bundy captain of the Yale tennis team. Bundy advances to meet the remaining finalist as the program continues.

New Haven Geo. M. Wheeler Frederick M Bundy Yale

Bridgeport and Worcester Meet in Tomorrow's Games

Yesterday's scores show Springfield defeating Bridgeport 9 to 4 and Hartford beating Pittsfield 6 to 1 while Albany edged Worcester 5 to 1 and Waterbury fell to Springfield. Tim McNamara, former Bridgeport High star, pitched for Forjam against Harvard, with costly early errors in the first and seventh innings.

New Haven Bridgeport Springfield Hartford Pittsfield Worcester Albany Waterbury Tim McNamara Forjam Harvard McNamara Bronx

Tennis doubles title match at Westchester Club ends tight

White Plains Vincent Richards and Walter Merrit beat Howard Voshell and Ichiya Kumagae 8-6 6-8 4-6 7-5 in a four set doubles clash at the Westchester Country Club. Providence Yale rallies past Brown 5-4 in ninth inning as Thobinson stars for the Elis. Princeton Tigers crush St Stephens 21-1 on the diamond. New Penn swimmer Phil Genther named to the Intercollegiate team for Brightonsenc June relay against Yale four.

White Plains Vincent Richards Walter Merrit Howard Voshell Ichiya Kumagae Westchester Country Clubs Providence Yale Brown Thobinson Elis Princeton Tigers St. Stephens New York Phil Genther Penn Brightos Enc

Fight Ticket Guesses In Hogash-Bartfield Battle

About 809 readers of The Times sports page sent guesses for the free reserved seat ticket to the Hogash Bartfield bout in the State Street Arena next Monday night. All entries received by noon will be posted. Bridgeport runs over the next four games, including today against New Haven, will count. The winner will be named in Monday's issue.

Times Sporting Page Hogash-Bartfield State Street Arena Bridgeport New Haven Times

Dundee Best Ever Fight Ends In One Round Victory

New York June 16 admirers of Johnny Dundee claim he showed the best form of his career by trimming Jimmy Hanlon in one round at the Pioneer Club. Hanlon endured a severe beating in the displayed bout.

New York Johnny Dundee Johnny Jimmy Hanlon Pioneer Club Hanlon

Hard-fought baseball grit and boxing pundits of old times

The article recalls Bridgeport New Haven baseball grit with Geo E Firstbrook and Chief Bender pitching hurt with a broken finger while praising old time players. It cites Babe Ruth Ty Cobb publicity stunts at the Polo Grounds and notes Jose Rodrigues as a standout Cuban first baseman for Bridgeport. Eddie Graney, a veteran judge of boxing, predicts Jack Dempsey to beat Georges Carpentier based on experience and physique.

Chief Bender Bridgeport Babe Ruth Ty Cobb Detroit Polo Ground Barnum Jose Rodrigues Alons Gene McCann Eddie Graney Frisco Dempsey Jack Carpentier Ede Old California Athletic Club Eddie Youngs Griffe Bob Fitsimmons Grancy Georges

Ricch Stars In Seaside Freshmen Track Meet

Promising material emerged at Seaside Park as High school freshmen battled gusty winds. Ricch Wan led with two victories in the 880 and high jump, while McGuire excelled in broad jump and the 440. The relay, featuring McTie Knowles Messerole and Kingerie, won by a clear margin in 1.55.

Seaside Park McGuire McT'e Room 19 Knowles Noor Messerole Kinsere Ono Owen Halpern Feldman Kingerie Kingerie, Me-Tie Barburn Tanaquist Strauss Ricch Fenem Turkot Kinzerie Carlton Mms Krowles Forester Riech Carson Mills Ty Room McTie

Ready for Taunton Cedar Stars beat Steuben 24 to 13

The Cedar Stars outplayed Steuben A. G 24 to 13 on Beardsley Park diamond, delivering a strong offensive showing and solid defense. Key players and exact scoring details are not provided in the readable text.

Cedar Stars Steuben A. G Beardsley Park

Boxing Promoters Shuffle Fights Across Clubs Tonight

Johnny Red Allen joins Jack Moore of New York as manager while Moore guides Mike deCabe Jimmy Kane Vic McCaughlin and Mike Irwin. Frank Kugtey lists bouts for Acme A A of Jersey City tonight Terry Miller vs Burns Tommy McAler vs Wolgast Mexican Young vs Drammic. Joe Gould may book future New York middleweight bouts and a Columbus Ohio open air show. Tony Palazollo struggles to line welters for Doyle but secures Nate Siegel to face Dosley in Woonsocket, R I.

Johnny “Red Allen Mary Ann Jack Moore New York Moore Iso Mike deCabe Jimmy Kane Vic McCaughlin Mike Irwin Frank Kugtey Acmory A. A Jersey City Tenae Terry Miller Willie Burns Tommy McAler Johnny Wolgast Mexican Young, Brown Johnny Drammic Frank Carbone Lew Diamond Joe Gould Bryan Downey Columbus Ohio Tony Palazollo Paul Doyle Doyle Loughlin Tony Nate Seigel New England Dosley Woonsocket R. L

Intercollegiate Dart Match Set for Poughkeepsie June 22

Greenwich resident Julian Curtis, a former Yale rowing star, is named referee for the upcoming intercollegiate reratta in Poughkeepsie on June 22. The referee’s boat will be the cruiser Ghlockt, owned by Commodore Douglas Graham Smythe of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club.

Greenwich Poughkeepsie Julian Curtis Yale Douglas Graham Smythe Indian Harbor

Moorers Due Today as Brown Derbies Eye Pennant Run

Ed Moorers, star infielder for the City Internationals last season, is due to report today for the Brown Derbies amid a shakeup. Gene McCann hopes Moorers solidifies the lineup, citing a 284 batting average in 144 Skeeters games and strong infield defense. Shanty House praised as a reliable asset, with news of pitch duties and relief efforts from Marty Murphy and Hargrave.

Gene McCann New Haven McCann Eddie Moorers Moorers Skeeters

Superior Strategy Will Win Fight For Carpentier

Paris June 16 Bantamweight European champion argues Dempsey overreacts to quick foes. He cites Brennan fight as evidence Dempsey tires against resistance and predicts Carpentier will defeat him. Levinsky confirms Carpentier’s faster, cleaner blows and bets on Carpentier to meet Harry Wills if victorious.

Europe Charles Ledoux Paris America Jack Dempsey Dempsey Fitzsimmons Bill Brennan Brennan Carpentier Rattling Levinsky Harry Wills

Cupid Elopes Yale Grid Star From Blue Squad

Perry W. Tean Hartfont lineman eloped with Miss Pyelyn Anna Wentach in Middletown New York marrying Rev William P F Kettle. Bean a Yale veteran who would have graduated in 1922 formerly Bristol resident, may be barred from returning to school per precedent like Letty Flynn. Beans loss deprives Yale of a promising tackle turned end in final game, with Tean and others showing life to limit Tinneard to nine points.

Tad Jones Yale Perry W. Tean Hartfont Pyelyn Anna Wentach New 7Ven Middletown N.Y William PF. Kettle Bean Callahan Tinneard

Orioles Tie Record With 27 Straight Wins

Baltimore began a bid to extend an all time streak after a doubleheader win over Buffalo. The Orioles equaled a 27 game consecutive victory record, matching the Corsicana club’s long standing mark. The team then added another win in the second game.

Baltimore Egam Buffalo Corsicana Texas Hisons

Maine League Star Hammill Seeks Reinstatement

Chris Hammill, a former ruutep Mar now at Hebron Academy in Waterville, Maine, plays in the Maine Traslesmen League and hit 89 in the High School League. Renny Kauff and John McGraw met with Judge Landis about Hammill’s reinstatement, but the judge postponed ruling pending another inquiry.

Chris Hammill Ruutep Mar Hebron Academy Waterville Hammill Matme Renny Kauff John McGraw Landis

Banquet For Track Stars Could Name Next Captain

Bridgeport High plans a track banquet in the lunch room next Monday evening. Team letters will be awarded and the captain for next year chosen. Captain Matty Shane refuses renomination. likely successors are Ray Whelan or Dud Sur.

Bridgeport Hich Matty Shane Ray Whelan

Waterbury Grandstand Burned New 50 000 Structure Going Up

Fire destroyed Waterbury Grandstand and all players equipment after yesterday game. Estimated total loss 35 000 dollars with players' loss at 5000. Club to replace with a 59 000 structure. Games called off for today and tomorrow in Hartford. Manager Costrove in New York buying gear as repairs begin. Spectators blamed for discarded cigarette butts. Three small fires reported during yesterday's progress, checked by extinguishers.

Waterbury Baseball Cin Yesteray’s Albany Shich Joe Costrove New York Hartford Tony

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