Sprints Set for Seaside Park Veterans Meet Thriller
The Bridgeport Times notes top sprinters like Eddie Farrell and Leroy Brown set to compete at Seaside Park in a Veterans of Doreiza Wars meet. Expected rivalries include Ray Whalen from the city champion group and a possible relay clash between New Haven Harriers and Bridgeport A. C. squads. Coach Anderson plans dual entries for Stamford and Seaside Park events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Creaton
Seaside Park
Eddie Farrell
Leroy Brown
Joe Mherins
Jimmy O'Brien
Metropolitan
Ray Whalen
Roy Welch
Tierney
Tom Fitecimmons
Fdidie Farrell
Sol Butler
Kramer Nicolson Toelhe
Tor
New Haven Harriers
Bridgeport A. C
al Anderson
Lou Meyers
Irving Josephs
Matty Shane
Harriers
Stamford
Anderson
Carman and McCarthy Lead Hartford Duckpin Win
Hartford bowlers Carman and McCarthy won four of seven in the State Duckpin roll-off, securing the championship claim with 1558 total pins. Spalding and White of New Haven trailed, while McCarthy posted a 820 pin seven-game series averaging nearly 116, and Carman claimed a 184 high single.
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Carmen
McCarthy
Hartford
Spalding
White
New Haven
Bridgeport
Gee
Andy
Carman
White Spalding
Zee
Aldrich defended by Gotham critic in Yale nine report
Bil Hanna of the New York Tribune comes to the defense of Mac Aldrich captain of Yale's nine and criticizes the Yale voluntary committee. The piece praises coach Bernie Tommers and the team's improving form after a poor start amid the eve of a Yale Princeton clash.
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Bil Hanna
New York
Tri- Dune
Mac Aldrich
Yale Nine
Yale
Hanna
Malcolm Aldrich
Bernie Tommers
Yale Harvard Game Delayed by Wet Weather at Yale Field
A Friday Yale Harvard baseball clash drew about 20 000 fans before rain halted activities. Presidents Jara Re Angell and Arthur F. Madley observed as Yale and Harvard ran batting and fielding drills on the muddy diamond prior to the delay.
Tillman Strikes Out Costrove in Tight Millies Bout
Johnny Tillman, an erratic veteran pitcher for the Millies, toyed with Joe Costrove at the plate with two runners aboard. After a brief pause, Tillman returned to the mound and threw a straight strike to notch a strikeout in a tense moment.
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Johnny
Tillman
The
Millies
Joe Costrove
Joe
Cosws
Eastern League Charter and College Prospects Mentioned
The Eastern League charter and prospects for Marty Shays rising to Detroit are discussed. New Haven expects the Detroits next season, with Chick Gagnon and Kinney Mike influencing appearances. Details touch on various players and teams, including Red Hall, Alabama tosser, and Frank Colley moving to a Chattanooga club. The piece blends minor league signings, independent teams, and boxing and football notes from New Haven to Bridgeport.
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Marty Shays
Detroit
New Haven
Detroits
Chick” Gagnon
Holy Cross
Kinney
Marty
Weiss
Fred Tyler
Waterbury
Dercy
N.hl
Red” Hall
University of Alabama
Albany
Hls
Ehbors
Frank Colley
Worcester Waterbury
Amother
Cat Frank
Tcher
Talbot
O'Nei
Hitting The WITH G. E. FIRSTBROOK Sport Trail
Newfield Park box office may be leaner this season as Duke Reilly exits St. Paul world beater and Winter League batting averages rise. Rain dampens Derby preparations while Detroit Tigers chase the Cubs in a tight pennant race. Britzeport stars Whalen and Welch prepare for a 160 yard dash at Seannte Park as Springfield hosts a Derby Day card.
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Duke Reilly
St. Paul
Avrave
Britzeport
Seer Whalen
Hand Welch
Seannte Park
Tet era Williams and Browns top Athletics 7 to 1 in Detroit
Ken Williams hit a home run for the St. Louis Browns as they defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 1. Sam Rice starred in an 18 inning Washington win over Chicago, collecting five hits and three runs. A Cleveland magnate's will names Tris Speaker as Indians manager and Barnard as president.
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Ken Williams
St. Louis Browns
Willams
Kripte
St. Louis
Athletics
Indians
Sam Rice
Washington
White Sox
Rice
James Dunn
Tate Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Barnard
Indian Athletes and Kidding Legends of Carlisle Era
Fragmentary note recalls Indian athletes nicknamed for humor. Mentions Phcher Yellowhorse of Pirates, Jim Thorpe, Chief Myeat, Chief Bender and Carlisle players famed for wit and pranks. Reflects stereotypes and playful tone about early 20th century sports figures.
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Phcher Yellowhorse
Pirates
Tsehair
Jim Thorpe
Chief Myeat
Bender
Carlisle
Kidd
Ruth Suspended Three Games For Umpire Row at Giants Park
A three day suspension for Babe Ruth followed his clash with an umpire at the Giants park on the western edge. The ban would let him play in Sunday’s exhibition at New Haven as fans pour into Weiss Field. George Wels expects the largest crowd in park history as advance ticket sales surge.
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Babe Ruth
Giants
Ruth
New Haven
Weiss Field
George Wels
Springfield Loyal To Hummel's Team
Jack Reich former Paul Dietz advisor spends days in Park City then returns to Springfield to join radio work. City fans back the Ponies despite low standings with Reich attending Springfield games and noting large grandstand crowds versus Bridgeport. He blames ponies weak pitching for poor showings.
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Jack Reich
Paul Dietz
Park City
Springfield
Reich
Bridgeport
Varsity Boat Race Set To Start At 5 30 P M
The Yale and Harvard varsity crews will race Saturday on the Thames at New London starting at 5 30 p m with junior varsity and freshman heats at 10 230 and stum. The race is to be rowed upstream amid another rough water day as Yale freshies edged the varsity in a one mile spin while Harvard practiced upriver in the morning.
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Yate
Harvard
Thames
New London
Yale
Crimson
Stratford Game Set With North Ends At Paradise Green
The St. James of Stratford meets the North Ends of Stratford at Paradise Green on Sunday June 25 at 2 o clock. St. James beat North Ends 3 7 in a twelve inning recent meeting. Peck will pitch for St. James with Churney behind the plate. Roehampton England June 21 Mallory defeated Clayton 6 4 6 1 in tournament play. doubles Mallory Sigourney beat Hardy Hextadl 6 1 6 2. Methodist A C bowlers busy. On Malleable Tron Field the churchmen face YMCA nine tomorrow and Sport Hill A C Sunday on their diamond.
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St. James
Stratford
Paradise Green Diamond
Peck
Churney
Roehampton
England
Molla Bjurster Mallory
R. C. Clayton
Mallory
Edith Sigourney
Hardy
Hextadl
Methodist A. C
YM. CA
Sport Hill A.C
Exterminator Tops Weight in Queens County Handicap
Exterminator, star racer W. 8. Kilme thrived in the Brookish Handicap and is set for a 35 pound rise in the Queens County Handicap at Aqueduct next Saturday. Greyhag tallies 127, with John P. Grier j and Mad Hatter at 126, Circus and Tryster at 128, others at varied weights. Captain Alcock carries 112 pounds after Suburban victory.
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Kilme
Queens County
Aqueduct
Greyhag
Vosburgh
John P. Grier J
Mad Hatter
Circus
Tryster
Sennings Park
Dunboyne
Captain Alcock
Free Swing Advocates Far Longer Homers In Baseball
George Pirstbrook reports H R batters using a natural free swing as key to distance hitting across leagues. Sullivan argues choke-free power, citing Hornsby Ruth and others, praising Jon Smith of Bridgeport for power and reach. Fans urged to watch Smith's swing to disprove the lively ball theory.
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George Pirstbrook
Mike Sullivan
Internation
Tri-State
Sullivan
Delehanty Brothers
Lajolenson
Thomps Brouthers
Sid Sullivan
Porter
Hornsby
Ruth
George Kelly
Ken Williams
Walker
Jon Smith
Bridgeport
Smith
Newfield
Ivan
Howley Drives Detroit Front in Smart Tigers Plan
Hartford manager Howley earns credit for Detroit's strong season with novel batting practice and sharp signals. His methods push pitchers to extend for realism, improving hitters like Harry Heilmann and aiding Olson Pillette Norwalk Stoner. Cobb supports and shares credit for a smart, dynamic Tigers pairing.
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Dan Howley
Hartford
Detroit
Tisers
Howley
Harry Heilmann
Cobb
Olson
Norwalk
Piliette
Stoner
Fre
Dash
Tigers
Funny Play In Virginia Ends In Wild Base Sprint
In a Virginia game, Hunters held first and second. A bunted ball misplayed by the third baseman sparked chaos as runners raced to the plate. The third baseman chased the ball and failed to touch third, leading to a chaotic sprint with two runs scoring before the defense secured the out.
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Virginia
Theer
Gars
All Stars Beat Chestnut Hillies In Long HN clash
The Chestnut Hill nine turned the table on the Monroe All Stars with a 17 to 5 win Sunday afternoon in Long HN. Bill Haines pitched a strong game allowing six scattered hits for Chestnut Hills. The contest followed a prior defeat of Chestnut Hills by the All Stars. In Hamilton Ontario June 21 the Michigan Ontario League owners refused Reading International League’s offer for first baseman Bob Kuhn.
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Chestnut Hil
Monroe All-Stars
Long HN
Bill Haines
Chestnut Hills
All-Stars
Hamilton
Ont
Reading International League
Bob Kuhn
Princeton Suffer Losses as Baseball Team Strives for Triumph
Princeton baseball shows lean form after a bright April win over Glante and hopes for success against Crimson, with no victories against key rivals. Amherst beat Wesleyan 3 0 in the final season game at commencement in Amherst Massachusetts on June 21.
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Princeton
Naseau
Glante
Tiger Heart
Crimson
Amherst
Mass
Wesleyan
Californians Fall to Diamonds 5 to 3 in Osaka
OSAKA Japan Hard luck persists for the California base ball team as they lose 5 to 3 to the Diamond Club. Earlier the Diamonds defeated the Californians 4 to 3 in a Saturday matchup. Bernie Weters Jr and Andy Kelly NYAC sprinters set for Monday field event in Manhattan Beach Park. Holy Cross edges Vermont 1 to 0 with Carroll delivering clutch pitching. Naval Academy crew to retire long-time coach Richard Glendon after 21 years with Severn spin
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Osaka
Japan
University of California
Diamond Club
Diamonds
Californians
New York
Bernie Weters, Jr
Andy Kelly
New York A.C
Knights of Columbus
Manhattan Beach Park
Worcester
Carroll
Holy Cross
University of Vermont
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Severn
Richard Glendon
Academy
Waterbury Woes Hit Baseball Lineup
Waterbury faces injury woes as Jimmy Esmond sidelined for at least ten days with a right leg injury while pitcher Jack Malone is fined twenty five dollars and suspended ten days for failure to stay in condition.
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Waterbury
Jimmy Esmond
Batman
Jack Malone
Twirling No-Hit Streak Highlighted by Nanticoke
Tommy Nanticoke pitched 16 innings in a doubleheader against Pittston Wilkesbarre clubs, starting with a perfect no hitter retaining 9 innings with nine strikeouts. He left after seven in the second game with Wilkesbarre up 4 0, McGraw relieved, Bowman totaled 22 strikeouts, Nanticoke rallied to win 6 4.
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Tommy
Nanticoke
Fam
Pittston Wilkesmere
Pittston
McGraw
Ici Heen
Wilkesbarre
Huins
Bowman
Rainy trip as Derbs head to Springfield Derby squad departs today
Gene McCann and his Derby team left on the 9 28 train for Springfield to face Silent John Hummels Ponies weather permitting. The Derbs seek a win amid heated criticism of the weather prankster. Only two games in the East yesterday saw Pitchbury beat Albany 4 10 a and Waterbury edge the Ponies 3.
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Gene McCann
Derby
Springfiel
John
Jimmy
Jobh Hummel
Springfield
Newfield Park
Jiminy
Gene
Lee
Buddy
Golden Dome
Conn
Capitol
Hartford
Jim Clarkin
Gaga T
Jim
Springfield Ball Park
Woodchucks Line Up For Millrose Clash Next Sunday
The Woodchucks of the North End prepare for a Millrose meeting at Mill grounds next Sunday. They boast prior wins against Locusts and the Savers and seek a game with Love Stars around July 4. Belmonts Hall Community Milltops and Remington Cubs are invited to engage. Report to practice Thursday at 6 30 p m includes Nolan James Id James Nolan Eb O Neil Keane Brennan and Lank Heynolds.
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Woodchucks
North End
Milrose
Mill Grounds
Love Stars
Belmonts
Hall Comanunity
Milltops
Remington Cubs
Nolan
Ro James
CH. Id
F. James
BM. Nolan
EB O'Neil
Keane
Brennan
Lank Heynolds
Springfield College leads in a wide local swim and track note
Edifie Abercrombie leads Springfield College at the Seaside Park meet with diving hopes as Anna Baum Grace Keneple and Stucka Dant prep for AAU championships at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. The program lists multiple sprint and field events for boys and men over 16, with prize entries handled by A. J. Wilkinson.
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Edifie Abercrombie
Seaview Avenue
Springfield College
Win Caplain
Anna Baum
Grace Keneple
Stucka
Madison Square Garden Peel
Abercrombie
Racinig
Kilbane avoids comment on title vacating ruling
Cleveland dispatch reports Johnny Kilbane sarcastically wishing the Boxing Commission good luck after they ruled he vacated the featherweight title by not accepting Johnny Dundee’s challenge. The note adds Kilbane offered no further statement.
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Cleveland
New York Stars Boxing Commission
Johnny Dundee
New York
Johnny Kilbane
Boxing Commission
Springfield sports column with Gene McCann radio plan
Special to The Times from Springfield Massachusetts, June 21. A travelogue-style baseball note describes Gene McCann’s plan to radio signals to players in Pittsfield as Gus Gardella’s champs face two games. It weaves local lore, jokes, and historical digs about Paddy O’Connor’s gin mill and past league scandals, ending with a road trip to Springfield ballpark.
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the Times
Springfield
Mass
Gene McCann
Derbs
Pittsfield
Gus Gardella
Gene
Vye
New Haven
Jimmy Kelly Lecy
Jimmy Kelly
Matin Street
Jimmy
Bess
Doug Fairbanks
Srintfield
Paddy O'Connor
Paddy
Taxeball
Albany
Sharks
Billy Sunday
Scopperino
Joe Smith
Ed Zimmerman Benched By Ponies
Veteran third baseman Ed Zimmerman of the Springfield Ponies is benched due to a weak throwing wing to clear space for Harry Manush from Roger Bresnahan's Toledo club. Zimmerman has played over 20 years, famed as a gentleman by fans, while contributing at a 4,297 clip and solid fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Springfield Ponies
Harry Manush
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo
Tull
Felding
Holy Cross Stars For Big League
Worcester reports Holy Cross captain Chick Gagnon and second baseman Fred McGuire will join the major leagues immediately after graduation. Gagnon will join Detroit and McGuire will join the Giants.
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Holy Cross Stars
Worcester
Chick Gagnon
Fred McGuire
Holy Cross
Gagnon
Detroit
McGuire
Giants
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Aebaby Dane
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Harms
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Red Sox
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Ty Cobbs
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Couch
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Hummel
Mrs. Mallory
Methodists
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All Stars
Chestnut Hillies
Pills
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Fairfield Avenue
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Lincoln School
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Sec’y Kelly
Ed Zimmerman
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