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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
2
The Brown Derbies start a three day series in Albany with Slim Bornhoett slated to pitch today. News covers local hitters, Bender Tribe rivalry, and Worcester’s pennant push as other games and performances are noted.
Spwo members of Bridgeport High played last Saturday against Taunton while ineligible. They appeared on outside epide teams and faced a two week suspension. Earlier suspensions included Figan Kaylan Jepson Eddy and Q Ponnell. Lutzie Berser and Kaylan also played on outside baseball squads. Two more bench members should have been suspended.
Regional league standings list Bridgeport New Haven Hartford and Springfield with scores and percentages. An event mentions practice and a planned baseball exhibition, with remarks about newsboys and public interest in the sport.
New Haven edges Bridgeport 5 to 3 in a close game. Ray and Bai each had two base hits, Martin hit a home run, and Smith Loftus stole bases with key plays by McHugh and Emmerich. Boehling earned the win while Hehl took the loss as umpires Miller and McDonald called time at 1 45.
The Putnams show a solid start with six straight wins but suffer setbacks against Mohawks and Mull Community. They prepare to face Tast Sidern next week as overall records list Putnams leading several opponents with a busy schedule and a versatile lineup including Glynn Turcot and Calcaterra.
New York defeated Heston 7 in 10 innings in the lone game. Philadelphia won 7 to 2 against Washington in the first game, followed by Washington 4 to 2 over Philadelphia in the second game.
Louis Bogash pummeled Bartfield in the first round and dominated until Bartfield quit in the third due to a suspected arm injury. Ringside observers doubted the injury, with Bartfield having earlier admitted full recovery yet failing to counter Bogash’s relentless attack.
In a bright weekend game the Mohawks were edged 4 to 2 by Hall Community. Despite strong hitting both sides, Mohawks failed in key moments. The Housing Cubs invite 11 to 13 year olds for a city league game at the Housing Lot diamond. Contact Manager John Owen at 46 Burnham Street.
New York on June 21 Mayer Hylan honorary president of the New York Baseball Federation John F Heydler president of the National League Ban Johnson head of the American League and Judge Kenesaw M Lands baseballs new high commissioner have been invited to attend Amateur Day at the Polo Grounds next Friday when amateurs will present Babe Ruth with the Babe Ruth Trophy.
In a Manhasset interview James J. Corbett reports Georges Carpentier stressing a solid defense to counter Jack Dempsey. The French champion previews Jersey City defense and hints at hidden tactics while prioritizing the title over money and promising a brimming late-week preparation ahead of the July 2 clash.
Rumors swirl about Soldier Barnfield changing his mind on Bridgeport as fans at ringside recall a tense night. Contenders Louis Bogash and Jack Delen are cited amid talk of a $2 500 claim while local celebrities including Filly Holes and Eddie the lunchroom man linger around the arena.
The Swedish A C plans to enter the state championship and A A U handicap meet in July. The team aims to participate in events at Bristol and July 4 programs, with a mile 446 yard and 160 yard state titles. Weystrom, the scar shot putter, seeks to beat Denson with a small handicap.
About 20,000 fans expected at Yale New Haven for the first tilt in a three game series with Harvard. Tomorrow the teams meet in Cambridge and if tied a decisive game will be played on South Field in New York. Alumni and delegates swell the reunion crowd as the rivals practiced at Yale Field.
Honolulu prepares for the 1921 National Amateur Athletic Union track and field meet at Paddock Field with 360 plus top athletes from clubs and schools. Junior events start July 2 followed by senior events July 4 and all-around finals July 5. relays on the final day. Major entrants include Athletic Club of San Francisco and New York A A. A. with dozens of athletes and events across sprints distances hurdles jumps throws and walks. A separate note from Chicago reports the trial date for 38 indicted ex-baseball players in the national baseball scandal set for next Monday.
I Lucian A Williams defeats A H Chapin Jr of Springfield by 6 3 8 in the state tourney securing a spot in the championship. Other brief notes include Howard Berry named Hamilton grid coach and Glen Voight sold to Cedar Rapids.
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