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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

6

Stauffer Victorious as Worcester and Hillies Preview Week

Stauffer Bowls Over The Leather Smacking Hillies Worcester on Sunday card at Newfield. Tomorrow's game between Worcester league leaders and Brown Srsbis is a battle between two lefty twirlers. Mack, Worcester's pitcher, has excelled against the locals, with Bennet or Bach likely opposing. Boehling may start against the Hillies in Pittsfield today, with LePard injured, possibly Wolfram or Treasure MIA for McCann. EA Stauffer, the Smoking City twirler, showed sharp stuff in Pittsfield, fanning the Harm mond clan to seven hits and stranding runners all day. Fourteen batters were retired on strikes. Hummer hurled for Bridgeport last week, allowing four runs on four hits. McCorry spoiled Ray's wallop in the fifth, fating a bases-loaded chance with a pivotal out. McLaughlin, shifted to third after Lal's injury, delivered three hits against Pittsfield and starred at the plate.

Worcester Woonny Mack Worcester Pilot Bennet Bach Boehling Hillies Piusfield Letty" LePard Wolfram Teasure Mia McCann McLaughlin Jimmy McLaughlin Lal Jimmy Pittsfield

Exhibition Gaelic football clash at Sea Side Park tomorrow

Gaelic football fans will see Young Emmets of Waterbury play Mitchells of New Haven at Sea Side Park tomorrow at 3 pm. The Mitchells lead with two wins over Emmets. Waterbury fields new players and expects to win. Earlier scores include Bridgeport 4, Pittsfield 5, Springfield 6, Albany 1, New Haven 7, Worcester 0, Waterbury 7, Hartford 4.

Bridgeport Pittsfield Springfield Albany New Haven Worcester Waterbury Hartford Seaside Park Tomoerrow Emmets Mitchells

Yale Crew Triumphs Over Harvard On Thames

Yale men edged Harvard by half a length in the four mile Thames race at New London. The Elis, under coach James Cordery, used grit and early speed to break away and counter Harvard’s strength, exacting a dramatic victory that mocked Nickalls’s prior criticisms.

Yale Bridgeport Harvard Thames New London Fijs Guy Nickalls Cowch Vonglind Whitney Leslie Nickalls Elis Battle of Wits Leters Jay James Corderry Crimson

Parker Defends Boxing Moguls Against Blame for Bout Ends

Former welter champion Andy Parker defends Bridgeport promoters after a ring of mishaps and broken arms. He recounts bouts with Jeff Dougherty and Fighting Dick Nelson, saying promoters cannot be held responsible for injuries and praising fighters like Schang Wheeler Connie Lewis Fousante and George Dwyer for their integrity.

Bridgeport A. & A Andy Parker Bertfield Walker Andy Misham Jeff Dougherty New Haven Dick" Nelson Utica Dousherty Parker Nelson Dougherty Sui Map Bridseporter Maine Wild bin Fleming Hartfield Bogash Nir Schang

Eastern League Fan Chatter Sparks Crowded Leads and Protest

New Haven fans crowded Worcester for the lead while Bridgeport pressed the jammers against Pittsfield. Chief Bender shut out Worcester 77 to 0, Belanger led with three hits for the league leaders. Howie Baker of Bridgeport homered with two on as Albany fell to the Pones. Eddie Hart of Waterville boosted the Brasecos against the Hartford Senators, driving in a double and two triples as Hartford suffered a seventh straight defeat. Degnan starred at first with four hits in ten innings, Red McHugh added two circuit drives, and the scene noted a nod to Babe Ruth in local tone.

Chief Bender Worcesver Jackmacks Sx Ars Whifl Tng Belanger Bridgeport Eddie Hart Brasecos Hartford Senators Senators Degnan Red McHugh New Haven Rightfelder Indians Babe” Ruth Suff

Blessed Sacraments Lead City League Clash Tomorrow

Blessed Sacraments aim to overtake White Eagles in the City league as they meet at Seaside Park tomorrow. Lone Stars and Red Sox, tied for second, clash at Diamond No. 5. Eko and Wayside do not play. Love Stars reshuffle roster, releasing Kalbiacti Kochiss Mikits and signing Hayes Kerkes Russell. Junior City League features Alpine Jra vs White Eagle Jrs and Berkshires vs Seasides with Alpine lineup boosts including Berger Shes Strauss.

Blessed Sacrament Pine White Eagles Seaside Park Lone Stars Red Sox Eko Wayside Love Stars Kalbiacti Kochiss Mikits Hayes Kerkes Russell Berkshires Seasides Alpines Berger Shes Strauss Mars

Colby Boys Win Honors in Freshman Track Letters

Acqua Waters and Bernard Les earned freshman track letters at Colby College. Waters competes in shot put and high jump while Les runs sprints. Waters also starred on football. Colby had no freshman grid squad this year. Both seek varsity berths next year. James Saur links to Bridgeport football lineage.

Acqua” Waters Bernard Les Colby College Waters Lee B. H Cobby T Heginnite Clase James Saur Bridgeport High Grid Irr Dartmouth College Saur Aires Eithe Vavat Ning

Big League Dust From Early Baseball Action

The Giants hammered the Phillies 11 to 2 behind Snyder two homers and 5 doubles with 2 triples. Detroit routed St Louis 12 to 0 without Ty Cobb. Yankees beat Washington. Indians topped the White Sox. Heisman led American batting with .421. Hornsby led National at .417. Gowdy’s two-run double sparked the Braves past the Dodgers.

Heisman Detroit Hornsby St. Louis Hank Gowdy Braves Dodgers Washington New York Pyadelphia Boston Cleveland Chicago Chicas Louis Sean Oat Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Raiittsburgh Pittsburgh St Louis

Riversides Lineup for Fort Trumbull Beach Game

The Riversides travel to Fort Trumbull Beach tomorrow afternoon to face Paddock A. C. with Summers at OF and a lineup featuring Arnold Jordan HL Dayton Mc Grath T. Bishop D. Dayton B. Bishop Hayes or Morrisey behind the plate and pitcher. Paddocks start Brewster, with Baldwin Carney OConnell Lynch and others listed in fielding roles.

Riversides Fort Trumbull Beach Paddock A. C. Aine Arnold Jordan Dayton McGrath T. Bishop D. Dayton B. Bishop Hayes Morrisey Paddocks Brewster Baldwin Carney O'Connell Lynch Potterdam Gossdropery Sete Seckhole

Tigers Face Bulldog in Deciding Series Final

Bridgeport fans travel to New York to watch Princeton face Yale in the deciding game of their series today at South Meid. Princeton touted to win after Yale’s struggles in Harvard series. Lineup includes Murphy 2b Crane If Kernan 1b Eddy rf Tazuc Meliwaine cf Namuara If Cook 1b Fisher e Berg ss Keyes 2b Jeffries p.

Bridgeport New York Bulldog Princeton Tiger Princeton

Elks Put Together Classy Lineup For Derby Clash

The Elks race to the top of the Itoc reation League with two wins and unveil a strong lineup. Donnelly catches, Hunt at short, Garrity at third, Casey in the infield, Mendelson and Stegner in the outfield, with several ex semi pro and minor leaguers in the mix. The Derby Elks visit Derby today to face the visitors led by ex Colonial Leaguers and college stars.

Elks Antlers Derby Elks Derby Im Donnelly Hunt Colby College Bill Garrity Walnut AC Stegner Walt” Casey Izzy 304Th Infantry Piura New Haven Mendelson N.Y.U Em Donnelly Amsel Fred ‘Hunt Walter Casey Garrity Nelser Stegnor

Mrs Gavin Wins Golf Victory at Nassau Club

Local friends hoped Miss Georgianna Bishop would win at Brooklawn Country Club on the Nassau Club links in Glencoe but she was defeated by Mrs William A Gavin of Pittsburgh. Mrs Gavin won at the tenth hole with 9 up and to play and equaled the course record of 75.

Georgianna Bishop Brooklawn Country Club Nassau Club Glencove Miss Bishop William A. Gavin Pittsburgh Mra. Gavin

Dempsey Shifts Training Camp Ahead of Title Bout

Atlantic City reports Jack Dempsey resumes outdoor workouts a week before his heavyweight championship fight. Dempsey, 26, weighed 192 pounds, in high spirits as Indian heavyweight Clay Turner helps at the camp. Terry Kessler also joins, while Carpentier optimism grows at Manhasset camp about outshining Dempsey with speed and skill.

Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Dempssey Hich Dempsey Teddy Hayes Clay ‘Turner Terry Kessler Toledo Carpentier Manhasset N. Y

Dewey Is Winner In State Duckpin Tourney Clash

Dewey annexed another series by topping Stokes of Waterbury in six of eleven games with three ties prompting 14 games total. The North Reds plan a Sunday match with Stratfordites at Avon Park. North Ends players listed to report at 2 15 include Stafford Goode Hart Toots Connors E Meerbach B Finlayston Haszerty H Rowe J Meerbach G Finlayson Weustein Gorles.

Lou Dewey Stokes Waterbury North Reds

Hitting the Sport Trail with baseball news and plans

A column notes possible signing of Hddie Movers to the Brown Derbies and cites Arthur Irwin's illness in Hartford. It praises Irwin, recalls his Yankees past, and mentions Joe Bochling joining Bridgeport. Fans urge Chief Bender to pitch, with President Lane and Weiss weighing matchups with New Haven.

Jresey Gene McCann Arthur Irwin Hartford Hartford Hospital James K. McGuinnes New York Tel Arthur Yars Yankees Charles Comiskey Cy Young Washington Joe Bochling Bridgeport Boehling Bender Chief Bender John Athletics Clark Lane Han Weiss New Haven Georzo Brown

Delaney Bogash Bout Talk Grows In Boxing Circles

Buzz surrounds a proposed bout between Louis Bogash and Tack Delaney with locals unsure who, if anyone, will promote the match. A former promoter may revive the matter with Pleasure Beach named as a possible site. Manager Al Jennings counters a $2,500 guarantor demand and advocates a fair percentage split to lure Delaney into the ring.

Louis Woglash Tack Delaney Rogash Delaney Pleasure Beach Times Bogash al Jennings Jennings George Firstbrook Louis Borash Jack Delaney Louis Bird Borash Toni Lous Omsh SL Jennings

Fight May Be Won In One Punch, Corbett Says

James J. Corbett argues in Atlantic City that the Dempsey Carpentier bout could end in a single punch from either fighter if landed solidly. He weighs Dempsey’s speed and power against Carpentier’s right hand and durable defense, noting Dempsey’s edge in a long slugfest but Carpentier’s potential to knockout with a clean shot.

Corbett James J. Corbett N.S Atlantic City Dempsey Carpentier Dempsy Carp Fitzsimmons Fitz Sullivan Jeff Choynski Jack Ter Georsis Georges Toledo Canp

Epidemic of home runs blamed on ball tightening

Philadelphia's Janene Meadows of the National League argues the surge in homers stems from baseballs wound tighter and smoother. She cites Babe as saying the ball was never more curved, claiming tighter balls increase resilience while pitchers face greater handicaps. She sees no unfairness in the change.

Philadelphia Janene Meadows Babe Dams

Hindsepert High Loses Star Athletes This Year

The Hindsepert High Hilltoppers lose several top athletes after commencement. Key letter winners set to return include Marty Storrs Ed McCullough Storrs and Hill from Washington Lees Jack Maher among others. Other notable names and future affiliations are listed including Middlebury John Mol toy West Point Dartmouth Harvard and NYU.

Hindsepert High Hilltoppers Marty Ryan Louie Jack Maher Marty Storrs Ed McCullough Storrs Hill Washington and Lees Middlebury John Moltoy West Porm Louise Quigley Dartmouth Ed Logeell Buck Whiting Harvard Louis Gallbriatel Pockskill Miltary Academy Jepeon Trinity Hamilton Weldon New York University Charlie Rhuell Cathelie i Fold Orm Likson Lee Amsel Kaylan Adams Coons Shea Ryder Nicholson Gritin Laneweter Dann Colway

New York boxing and local sports notes summary

New York boxing prospects include Bob Martin set to meet Frank Moran on July 1 with 2 KOs in 95 fights. Willie Haumer decision likely over Harry Branden in a one round bout. Jersey City carpenters strike affecting Carpentier Dempsey arena. 200 unionists laid off after six nonunion workers quit. Coney Island to host first post Horton law title bout Wednesday as Johnny Buff faces Frankie Daly. Philadelphia Athletics add Walter Wolfe from Lebanon Valley College. Drake College robert McKee wins Western Intercollegiate golf title over George Hartmand. Oyster Bay Helen Confon, all around swimming and diving champion, entered in AAMT swim championships.

Philademlimimla Connie Mack Walter Wolfe Lebanon Valley Chicago Roubert_ McKee Drake Cullege George Hartmand Oyster Bay Helen Confon AAMT

Young featherweight Hooks And Jabs Set For Mass Bouts

Hooks And Jabs Youngs Taby under Mar McDermott management plans several bouts in Massachusetts Monday night. Tom Gibbons is slated to face Martin Burke in the near future. Sapper Cohen, former city featherweight, reportedly knocked out by Tred McDonald. Willie Jackson to meet Pete Hartley in a twelve round bout at Dyckman Oval. AL Ketchell may meet Champion Joe Lynch in Freeport, July 4. Bridgesport veterans send birthday wishes to Jack Dempsey ahead of Carpentier clash.’

Youngs Taby Mar McDermott Mass Tom Gibbons Martin Burke New Orleans Willie Jackson New York HG Yivener Pete Hartley Dyckmann Oval AL Ketchell Jack Reno Fone Freeport L. 1 Joe Lynch Bridgesport Jack Dempsey Georges Carpentier

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