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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

Page

6

Hillies Here Sunday For League Tilt

Efligebore drops seventh straight in Worcester. Brown Derbies meet Hillies at Newfield Park Sunday afternoon. Hillies fourth in league, aim to break Sunday jinx. Bridgeport hopes to avoid home-park losses in championship contests. Eastern League chatter notes Ralph Head of Senators winning seventh straight, Harscher Ht Hartford hits a homer, Fish joins Pittsfield. New Haven comes Monday, then BCs head to Albany for a series.

Wally Hammond Pittsfield Hillies Newfield Park Bridgeport Busins Fest Ralph Head Senators New Haven B. C Albany

Eastern League Games Tomorrow Schedule

Tomorrow's Eastern League action includes Pittsfield at Bridgeport Springfield at Albany Worcester at New Haven Barford at Waterbury Yesterday Worcester defeated Bridgeport 7 to 4 with Worcester also in action yesterday.

Pittsfield Bridgeport Springfield Albany Worcester New Haven Barford Waterbury

Local Boy Competes In Conn AAU Outdoor Track Meet

The first outdoor track meet under the Conn AAU is today at Naventuck with about 250 entrants. Eli Donbullin of the Trade School will run the 100 and 220 yard dashes. No high schools are represented. faculty advisor John son from the Red and ok team chose to exit the handicap events.

Conn. Association of the AA. U Naventuck Fone Fork Eli Donbullin Johnson

Elect Captain for Next Year Basketball Team

Worded note outlines election of a captain for next year’s high school basketball team. Kaylan Flynn Schine Whelan eligible after earning letters from Cach Hunt. Quigley Hamiter Jepron Kan Flynn Schine and Whelan reportedly received awards yesterday. Plynn or Whelan likely to be chosen.

Ingersoll Co Applies for A A U Sanctioned Meet

The Ingersoll Company of Pleasure Beach seeks an A A U sanction for a track meet at Ieland Independence. Officials say the improved track supports a large event, despite Bristol hosting a meet on the same day.

Ingersoll Co Pleasure Beach Bristol

Berkshires and Red Sox Tie Playoff Set

The Berkshires and the Red Sox clash in a Junior City League tie with each side three wins and one lead. The game is scheduled at diamond No. 1 with Seaside Keys officiating as umpire.

Berkshires Red Sox Jesuii Diamond No. 1 Seaside Keys

Dewey Victorious in State Wackpin Tourney Win

Dewey defeated White of New Mayer to win the State Wackpin series in Elm City. Scores show White totals 1118 to Dewey 2134 across 10 frames. Paris Mile Lenglen to sail with French Davis Cup team in 1923 year noted.

Low Dewey White New Mayer Elm City Dewey Paris Lenglen

Bazaar Opens at Business and Professional Women Club

A two day bazaar opened yesterday at the Business and Professional Women’s club drawing strong attendance. Handmade articles, cakes, bread and candy were on sale. A mahogany hand painted lamp and a center piece won praise. A grab bag, fish pond, and palm reading entertained children. The embassy orchestra provided dancing music and local artists performed. Grace Lockwood chaired the committee with Edith Hawkine and others assisting. The decor featured old rose and gold.

Tonizsht Mra Grace Lockwood Edith Hawkine Juhn Dungan E. Adams W. H. Sprague Maylah Halicek Marri Mra J. § Beardsley

Couple’s Betrothal Publicized With Celebrations

The report notes long travels by the bride to her mother abroad and the groom’s affiliation with a corset company. The couple plans a honeymoon to various points, then settles on Maplewood Avenue for several months as Bartram is feted with parties and showers since the engagement was announced.

Mr. R Fair A Car J Brothers Corset Company Points Wider Maplewood Avenue Bartram

Knox MacCormack Knox Wedding Sets Monday

The wedding of Miss Mabel Cecelia MacCormack daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MacCormack of 2059 Main Street to Horace Bearcroft Knox son of Mr. Robert A. Knox will be held Monday afternoon at 6 39 in the rectory of St Patrick s church Rev John Lynch to perform the ceremony The bride will wear a grey canton crepe gown with blue silk embroidery and carry a bouquet of bride s roses Augusta MacCormack sister of the bride will be her attendant wearing yellow organdie embroidered in white

Mabel Cecelia MacCormac Ushter John MacCormack Main Street Horace Bearcroft Knox Robert A. “Knox St. Patrick’s Church John Lynch Augusta MacCormack

Dempsey Watches Eye After Accident In Training

By James J. Corbett former heavyweight champion reports Jack Dempsey guarding a damaged left eye after a sparring accident with Larry Williams. He wears headgear and gloves to protect the cut, sparring partners ordered not to strike it. Dempsey aims to train daily for the upcoming Jersey City bout with Georges Carpentier, easing into harder workouts as healing continues.

James J. Corbett Sopyright I. N.S Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Larry Williams Joe Gans Frank Erne Broadway New York Gans Erne Georges Carpentier Dermosey Jersey City Carpentier Jack Dempsey

Haines at Polo Grounds Today with Yankees Rumor

Penn football star Hinkie Maines, noted slugging outfielder of the Quaker team, is reported to have been acquired by the Yankees in a batch of college luminaries and may be turned over to the Bridgeport Club for development at the Polo Grounds today.

City League Baseball Clash Heads Into Third Series

The City League schedules a trio of games with Blessed Sacraments versus Yars, Way sides, and Eko A A against Lone Stars at Diamond Nos. 1 and Tom Tassoe Field. White Eagles lead the standings, Eko A A close behind. Jimmie Hammill released, Zetany signed. Mello Burns set to pitch for the Sacraments. New York and Chicago high schools clash for inter city bragging rights.

Blessed Sacraments Yars Waysides Diamond Tom Tassoeha Joe Sterback Eko A. A Lone Stars Jewell Wi Mike Tassosna White Eagles Eko Red Sox Jimmie Hammill Wallie Maine Zetany Jankura Mello Burns New York Chicago

Beware Fake Fight Tickets In Philadelphia Scam

Report warns buyers about counterfeit Dempsey Carpentier fight tickets in Philadelphia. Tex Rickard urged buyers to check tickets, insist on valid seats, and avoid scams. Carpentier denies fraud claims and says he fights for glory, with taxes and management costs reducing his share.

Philadelphia Tex Rickard Ree Bender Kidder

Lavery to Pitch for Alpine Juniors at Sea Side

Lavery will pitch for the Alpine Juniors tomorrow on No 7 diamond at Sea Side. Berger will be the catcher as Lavery and Berger form a new battery for an Alpine team boosted by several high school signings. Ray Shea, Hilltop shortstop, has been elected manager.

Drs Alpine, Jrs Lavery Berger Alpines Ray Shea Hilltop

Knowltons to Meet Evergreens at Old Mill Green Sunday

The Knowltons accept a change of venue for a game with the Evergreens at Old Mill Green Sunday and hold a permit for the field. If the game is good, see Frank Morris at Barnum and Knowlton corner. Report players include Morris, Taylor, Rand, Youngs, Seajry, O'Brien, Wilson, Hogan, Keane, and Merewill. The Knowltons meet the American A. A. second team today.

Knowltons Evergreens Old Mill Green Frank Morris Corner Barnum Knowlton Morris Taylor Rand Youngs Seajry O'Brien Wilson Hogan Keane Merewill A. A

Crashes to Meet Lynn Stars in Seaside Showdown

The Crashes will face the Lynn Stars tomorrow at Seaside. Pitchers Beebe Dunnell or Rowe are possible on the mound, while Cunningham or Hill, a high school star, will catch.

Lynn Stars Seaside Beebe Dunnell Rowe Cunningham Hill

Yale Rowing Spirit Soars at Go a Ferry

New Haven June 1 The Yale rowing spirit at Go a Ferry has risen 100 percent since Guy Nickalls departure said Charlie Taft Yale football player and son of former President Taft who will graduate from Yale Law School next week The Yale Alumni Weekly notes that the Yale rowing stunt is not hopeless and Taft attributes Nickalls chief fault to his lack of inspiration for the oarsmen

New Haven Spiri Yale Goa Ferry Guy Nickalls Charlie Taft Taft Yale Law School Ana Wee Nickail

Putnams to meet Twin Oaks in Elm City clash

Rivals to clash the Putnams and Twin Oaks of the Hogs club will meet tomorrow at dim and No. 8 Seaside. It is the second meeting with the Putnams winning the first 12 to 6. lineup includes Zappska Shotnack Rogers Calcaterra Glynn Turcot Fulton Neary Banville Corso. Duke batteries will be Rogers and Banville. Twin Oaks to play last Indian A.1. of the Elm City at Ent Field New Haven on June.

Putnams Twin Oaks Hogs Dim Seaside Zappska Shotnack Rogers Calcaterra Glynn Turcot Fulton Neary Banville Corso Duke Rogers and Elm City Ent Field New Haven

Today's Winner to Play St. Charles

King Howe bal tossers champions of the West Site School league are present defeat the Lincoln this afternoon at Newfield park for the public school tie. The winner of today's game will play St. Charles. Today's lineup follows with Bias Mowe Gliese Lesko Chaiklin Wines Pappas McGirr Powers Bertrand Soldi Lineulaatis Kimberly Michae Svertesi Corbally unmypire Heer Shr Stanton Durng Leckie.

King Howe Lincoln Newfield Park St Charles Bias Mowe Gliese Lesko Chaiklin Wines Ahi Pappas McGirr Powers Bertrand Ani Soldi P. Lineula Atis Kimberly Michae Svertesi Fred Corbally Cout Heer Ssj Stanton Durng Leckie

Ruth Presented Bat By Theatrical Tots

Ruth receives a baseball bat from six year old Rita Rocan and 110 child actors in the Juvenile Follies Revue of 1921 in New York. The Derby Elks hold a Derby Antiers event and Derby Eliza field day is today.

Ruth New York Babe Ruth Rita Rocan Lodge of Elks Derby

Youth vs Age In Boggash Bartfield Battle On Monday

Local boxing preview contrasts Louis Bogash and Soldier Bartfield with Bogash’s crouch and bull-dog style against Bartfield’s straight, tactical approach. Betting odds are even as fans weigh youth and power against experience.

GEORGE E_ FIRSTBROOK Louis Bogash Barttieli State Street Arena Bogash Bartfield Bogash P Yeste Fairfield Avenues Brooklyn Osash Bartfeld Fusssh Belne Hattler

SPORT SNAPSHOTS ROUNDUP OF GAMES AND EVENTS

Brooklyn Handicap winner Greg Lax started third and finished strong with multiple top finishes, earning $17. Wilmington Golf Club sees Dean, Princeton, and A. L. Walker as survivors in the first pay round. Yale crew schedules a time trial while Atlantic City’s Edgren seeks referee approval for a championship match. New Haven dives into a special meet and Chain Nine plans a new lineup as Saturday games at Newfield Park end. Triangles seek 14 18 year old teams for Sunday games, call manager J Salanion.

New York Greg Lax Brooklyn Wilmington Dean Princeton A. L. Walker Columbia Wilmington Golf Club Gales Ferry Yalessity

Contest for free ticket to Bogush Bart fight at arena

One participant among 306 entries will win a free ticket to the Bogush Bart fight Monday night at State Street arena. The Times will print the winner's name in Monday's issue. In case of a tie, a name will be drawn from correct or nearest guesses of Bridgeport team totals across Thursday to Sunday.

Times State Street Arena The Bridgeport Connie Lewis Bridgeport A, &A

Lenox A vs Fire Department and Bridgeport in New Haven clash

Lenox A, Fire Department, and Bridgeport Fire Department baseball teams play tomorrow at 2 15 pm on Measure Beach. Lineups include Jennings ruback O Malley Went Benham O Dell Seaton Bandra Butler, plus Lenox A with Stehele Kuehn Tits Dorey Slattery Steheis Knowles Madder Herb Dapp or Horn. Prior results note Moncers ready to meet youth teams. Pioneers to face Rovers Knowltons Steearies Te Me A Paired. Shamrocks meet Mayflowers of Norwalk. managers urged to contact G Eastwood and G Smith.

Lenox A Bridgeport Fire Department Mieasure Beach Fire Department Jennings Ruback O'Malley Went Benham O'Dell Seaton Bandra Butler Lenox A. A Stehele Kuehn Dorey Slattery Steheis Knowles Madder Herb J. Dapp Horn Triangies Pioneera Rovers Knowltons Steearies Shamrocks Mayflowers Norwalk G. Eastwooi G. Smith Steest

Fitz School Coach Bosten Appointed Athletic Director

Jimmy Titzpatrick of Meriden Conn will teach at Portland High School after graduating from Boston College next week. His appointment as athletic director at the Main school was announced today. He has been known for kicking footballs and pitching to baffle opponents of Boston College.

Bosten Jimmy Titzpat Rick Meriden Conn Boston College Portland High School Boston Cotlee

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