This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
11
New London June 29 Harvard and Yale crew statistics for the fifty third annual eight oared varsity race on the Thames River June 24. The series stands at twenty six victories each after sixty six years of competition.
Yale fans despair after Harvard routs the Bulldogs 18 to 4 in Cambridgeside. final game against Princeton on South Field, New York, Saturday looms as Yale’s last chance for a playoff. Also notes Annapolis rowing crown, boxing chatter on Bogash Fitzsimmons bout prospects, and Buck Lal’s injury keeping him out of action.
Georges Carpentier returns to rigorous workouts in Manhasset after a two day layoff with light work and sparring partners, while Joe Jeannette hints at tougher sessions ahead and Dempsey’s camp notes Dempsey’s form. Pierre Mallett, a French adviser, praises Dempsey’s conditioning during Atlantic City visit.
Albany action centers on the Brown Derbies finishing a three game set here then traveling to Pittsfield for a Hillies series. The Hillies hold fourth place by seven points as Slim Bornhoett leads a sharp defense and solid pitching. Gene Martin and Jose Rodrizucz spark the locals with flashy outs and offense while Jiggs Donahue handles twelve chances flawlessly.
The Legion nine is set for two games this weekend at Newfeld Park and St Josephs Oval Barnum Avenue. The Veterans allow use of grounds by the Ringport Baseball Club for Saturday and Sunday clashes with World War Veterans and Devon A C contact Barnum 2071. The Soundviews seek opponents for July 2 including Pirates or Shamrocks and plan a game against Fridgeport Giants.
Playfellow is not equal to Man-o'-War Blasfellow, full brother of Man War, bought recently by stary Sinclair for 115000. Horsemen doubt Playfellow after his three horse race yesterday where Thunderstorm won by a neck in one mile, Fair Gain at 237 3-5. Sam Hildredth of Rancocas Stable is unsure if Playfellow is a genuine Zool hero or a plater. Pinaimmon claims he is the best of his age and among the country’s top horses.
Father Moran coach of St Charles nine says no dissent among coaches after Elvis Howe and Lincoln played a three game series for the Parochial League title. Coach Zink wants the city title decided in one game. Previous stars used three games. Moran vows his team will claim the title if no series is played.
Yesterday Bridgeport defeated Albany 6 to 0 in Pittfield. Pittsfield beat Springfield 9 to 2 in the first game as Worcester edged Hartford 6 to 5 and Haven topped Waterbury 3 to 0 in Worcester. Tomorrow Bridgeport at Pittfield Waterbury at Hartford New Haven at Worcester Albany at Springfield.
The local Post Office nine will travel to Derby on Sunday to face the Derby carriers. Elm City post men defeated them last week. Meyers to pitch for Bridgeport with Duffs catching. Moran at Saratoga Frank Moran the Pittsburg heavyweight trains here for a fifteen round bout with Bob Martin in New York on July L.
The Bridgeport Trade School nine defeated Stamford Trade School 9 to 1. Bannas fanned 13 as visitors scored their lone run in the first inning after bases were loaded. Lineups listed for both teams with multiple players named. Local K of C team plans trip to Norwalk to face Lockwoods and asks Kacey players to report Friday at 3 p.m.
Greenwich Country Club star Mrs. H Arnold Jackson, twice a national golf champion, was tipped as Nassau favori te for the title at Glen Cove. The meet at Nosett Golf Club saw her win in a competitive outing, defeating rivals in a near record showing.
Frank T. Anderson advances to face Vincent Richards in New York state clay titular event after beating William M. Fischer. S. Howard Voshel defeated J. H. Stein Kampf while A. J. Cawse beat Charles Chambers Chicago. Four former champions enter the annual national clay titular events beginning Saturday. Names listed include Renee Willis E. Davis and Samuel Hardy.
Hartford Senators drop to third as Worcester Roosters rally in the ninth inning for three runs. Worcester’s Gallery misplays lead to Hartford trouble, while Fred Bailey muffs a key long foul. Opportune hitting powers New Haven 4 to 0 over Waterbury. Wesleyan names Robert Emmett Spinnerly captain for next season.
Chicago defeats St. Louis 5 to 3 in the first game while the second game is postponed at a late hour. Pittsburgh wins 5 to 2 over Cincinnati after 13 innings. Boston tops New York 9 to 5 and Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 8 to 5.
Mihalek and Barney deliver three hits each for the Housatonic Plant as they rack up 17 against General Electric. Toots Connors dominates with 15 strikeouts and a 0.667 batting average for GE, while Vreeland adds eight strikeouts and a .667 average at bat. Phil Mandell returns to Holmes & Edwards with three hits in four at bats, Lefty Gaffney hits .750, and Holmes & Edwards holds off Acme Shear. Dutch Sherwood homers and Tom Lynch hits .600 as Nick Cagianello makes a running catch. North Ends seek Sunday game with several fast clubs. Alpine plays White Eagles at Seaside Park with Pat Lavery starting.
Seaside hosts a 15 mile handicap bicycle race with 22 entries from the Nutmeg state and 12 prizes. W Liebold leads handicapping. results and entries will be published tomorrow. Westwood Jrs from the South Hind seek a July 3 game with West End Jrs at Seaside Park. managers may contact Bill Dwyer.
Miss Georgianna M. Bishop of Brooklaya Country Club former national golf champion advances to face Mrs. J. M. Alexandrew of Piping Rock in the women’s championships at Glen Cove. Yesterday Miss Bishop performed in brilliant style defeating Mrs. Nowak.
In Boston the Public Market-Telephone game ended 4 to 3 after a ninth inning homer with one on. Telephone Co. batteries Donnell and Burns vs Marketers Liptak and McCarten. Everett Scott broke a twenty one game hitting streak in the first game against the Yankees.McInnis has twenty three games without an error.
In Hartford papers the state champion title is contested among Cap tol City High in football basketball and baseball while local views name Bridgeport Naugatuck and Stamford for various events. The election of captains for basketball and track was postponed as no athletes reported for the vote.
John J. McGraw, manager and half owner of the New York Giants, says the Cardinals have a wonderful opportunity to win St Louis its first pennant after three losses to the Cardinals. He praises the Cardinals as a great ball team and notes rising crowds and favorable breaks helping their bid. He cites a race among St Louis and Pittsburgh with Cincinnati likely to join later.
Brad New Paddock pilot Brad becomes manager of the A. C. base ball team succeeding William Nolds. Clubs wishing to book games can reach Mr. Hilsinger at 6 Bridgeport avenue Walnut Beach or by calling Milford 134 4.
The Berkshires face Shamrock nine at Malleable Iron Field with Colgan and Grant as battery and confidence high for a win. Captain Slutz Jontes eyes a stronger batting average as Berkshire juniors hope to lead the league.
Crashes manager Jack ieymona calls all team members to report tonight at Diamond No. 6 Seaside for practice. The team will travel to Fairfield on Sunday for the next game. In a prior meeting West End shut out opponents 7 to 0. Rowe or Dunnell to pitch for the locals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.