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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
2
Atlantic City reports outline Dempsey Carpentier expectations with Carpentiers elusive moves and Dempsey’s punching power. Prospective start times, trainer insights, and birthday developments for Jack Dempsey mark the prep as the June 24 feature builds.
Chief Dan Johnson will pitch the first ball signaling the opening game between the State Firemen Baseball League teams. The New Haven Smoke Eaters visit, with a large crowd expected. Lineups include Benhara O Dell Went or Bowden O Malley Seaman Bandre McNamara Fitzgerald Jer c and F back. Whaley or Dick Howell to pitch. Game called at 1 30 on digime and No 1 Seasida. Terre Haute Tune 21 Harry Greb Pittsburgh Chuck Wiggins Indianapolis. Downey winner Columbus uns 21 Joe Downey York heavyweight decision over Joe Tlobman after 12 rounds. Larry Doyle faces tough scrutiny with Toronto players and may quit.
Kansas City reports Teri Willard remains neutral when asked about Carpentier facing champion Dempsey. He says he has not seen Dempsey recently and is too busy to consider any potential rematch or future fights. Hoboken astrology predicts Dempsey wins in five or six rounds per Prof. Gustave Meyer.
The New Haven club released pitcher Jake Hehl to Augusta in the South Atlantic Long Heb league after a Monday twirl. Hehl is among a few underhand delivery pitchers in New York. The filing also notes June McKeever Exhibition-Company at E bets Field was suspended by the State Boxing Commission for a violation with a hearing set Tuesday. Ebbets Field club bids on the Hogassi-Britton bout while Franklin schoolboys crown the grammar school baseball championship by winning 15 of 18 games.
A ragged letter from Maxey Haugh of Brooklyn promotes Paddy Murphy a rising middleweight challenging Jack Delaney of Bridgeport. Mentions Harvey negotiating with Tom Andrews for Johnny Wilson bout and other local sports notes including New Haven baseball plans and Tommy Ray’s early hits at Newfield Park.
Jimmy Powers the Heboken boxer, fresh from defeating Leo Dohnnen in Arana A.C. bouts, aims to face top 128 to 240 pound class contenders in the metropolitan district. His only loss came on a decision to Willie Jackson. Manager Frank Garrick of the Hudson Observer, Hoboken, has turned over his letter to Bridgeport A. A. management.
The Cedar Stars face the X Fagies at Housing Lot on Sunday. The Pioneers take on the Brooksides in Junior Recreation Lengo games, highlighting local youth action this weekend.
Tex Rickard announced steps to thwart counterfeit tickets for the Dempsey ar penfter bout in Jersey City on July 2. Police will guard gates as arrests were reported nationwide in a counterfeit ticket plot. Rickard urged buying only from known authorized agents. Recreation League games between the Biks All-Surs and Kelly's Keystores were postponed due to wet grounds.
Readiness is complete for a 15 mile bicycle race at Stnside Park tomorrow afternoon. The Bridgeport Breve Dealers Association and Board of Recreation sponsor with officials ensuring smooth operations. Entries urged to prepare promptly to avoid delays, with police protection and sanctioned by the Amateur Bicycle League of America.
Two top two harness horses from T Cleveland including Grenade and King Watts will not race on the Grand Circuit this season after the LoncDonald stable arrived. They will be turned out this year.
Captain Eddie Collins suffered a finger injury during a White Sox invasion play. Splints were removed today, but a large catcher match revealed the finger was too sensitive to catch, preventing participation.
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