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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1921

Page

11

Leary Injured in Albany Bridgeport Game Not Dangerous

Joe Leary Albany outfielder was hit on the head by a line drive from Jos Bochiing in the third inning and taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Doctors say the injury is not serious though he will miss several weeks. The incident recalled Ray Chapman's death last July. Umpire McLaughlin also injured by foul line impact but remained in the game after a brief delay.

Joe Leary Albany Jos Bochiing Bridgeport St. Vincent's Hospital Leary Ray Chapman Cleveland Carl Mays Yankees B. J. Smykowski St. Vincent’s Hospital Reiger Payne Center Garden McLaughlin Kling Waters

Yale Swim Team Trains for Cross Country Debut

Twelve Yale swimmers including Coach R J Kiphuth and Acting Manager Edward Hetzler train at Rocklyn Sound Beach Conn for a cross continental trip and a two day meet in Honolulu. They arrived late Saturday and will practice twice daily until leaving July 4. They will swim seven matches en route, boarding for Honolulu from San Francisco on July 2.

Stamford Yale R. J. Kiphuth Edward Hetzler Rocklyn Edwin Binney Sound Beach Conn Honolulu San Francisco

Mercantile Tilt Tonight and This Week's Schedule

The Mercantile League lists two week games: Meigs Rounders vs Hewland tonight and Halsum White Rose vs Public Market tomorrow. Lincoln Community faces Barnum Community at diamond No 4 Seaside with Nie man pitching and Grogan Lynch catching. Venice A C twilight game vs Derby Grays Wednesday at Shelton school farm. Managers report Attensia Connors Costello Bogash Delbionte Miller Damato Cretella James. Venice Dars seek Sunday Paddocks game approval. call Bandy Noble 2403 after 6 pm.

Mercantile League Meigs Rounders Hewland Halsum- White Rose Public Market Lincoln Community Barnum Diamond No. 4 Seaside Nieman Lincoln Nine Grogan Lynch Venice A. C Derby Grays Donohio Attensia Connors Costello Bogash Delbionte Miller Damato Cretella James Venice Dars Noble

SAVE STRENGTH CARPENTIER AIMS FOR FIGHT WITH DEMPSEY

In Manhasset Georges Carpentier trains intensely for the upcoming bout with Dempsey. He says winning the world title is his dream and will spare no effort. He plans to fight at long range until a opening for a power punch appears, hoping Dempsey tires and a decisive moment comes.

James J. Corbett New York Georges Carpentier Manhasset Georges Dempsey Carpentier Mr. Corbett Jack Force Jack Georgen Toledo Willard

Knights Defeat Philadelphia In Nine Innings

A garbled box score recaps a baseball game where the Lockwoods of Norwalk beat Philadelphia 12 to 8 after a five inning stretch, Burns pitched well, Tickey starred behind the plate, and Conroy and Dowling were noted for hitting. The muddled text also mentions Pittsburgh, New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, and St Louis with stray scores and names.

Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St. Louis Lockwoods Norwalk Gteam Innins Burns Tickey Pic Dowling Conroy Fea Stee Urpay Albany Ea Bard Boehling

Bogash Defends His Ring Record Against Knockers

Louis Bogash welter title contender cuts Bridgeport off his first local stint in two years amid disgust at boxing situation. He vows to quit the game here for a time, touts his training, denounces fake schemes, and plans open air bouts in New York after recent fights and illness sidelined a Britton bout.

Bogash Louis Bogash Bridgeport Bartfield Joe Smith Jack Britton Micky Walker New York Chhampion Britton Dempsey Carpentier

Record Game Shines for O Connor at Newfield Park

Albany manager Pat O’Connor recalled a record 58 minute game at Newfield Park against Bridgeport where Abce Ferguson pitched for the Yanks. The veteran leader inspires his Albany squad as plans for the flag chase unfold while critics debate Dempsey and Carpentier on relaxation and strategy.

Old Town Pat Connor Albany Main Fairfield Avenue Pat New York Americans Newfield Park Bridgeport Yanks Abce Ferguson O'Connor Pittsburch

Meriden Friday Night Boxing Show Headliners Sammy Waltz and Kia Kaplan

Meriden hosts a Friday night boxing card at Hanover Park with Sammy Waltz and Louis Kaplan headlining in a 12 round bout at 128 pounds. Semi finals feature Tracey Ferguson versus Soldier Bernard in eight rounds, plus Young Leonard versus George Heber in six rounds. ONeil and Marino set curtain, with Jim Galvin refereeing. Alpines beat St James 9 to 1 at Avon Park in a game highlighted by a triple play from Evand to Buckley to Pohja and 11 strikeouts by Smith.

Sammy Waltz Louis Kia" Kaplan Hanover Park Meriden Tracey Ferguson Wallingford Bernard Fir Haven Young Leonard George Heber Young O'Neil Spike Marino New Haven Jim Galvin Waterbury Alpines St. James Avon Park Evand Buckley Pohja Smith St James RHE James

Watching Giants Visit New York Polo Grounds Mission

Parochial League team from Angelie Semen journeyed to New York to watch the Giant Philadelphia game at the Polo Grounds with Father Maron. The lads hope to see George Kelly perform like Babe Ruth, and urge readers to say I Saw It in The Times rather than I Saw It in the paper.

Angelie New York Philadelphia Polo Grounds Father Maron George Kelly Babe Ruth

Local sport whirl grows with boxing and bike notes

A bustling Bridgeport sports scene features a promised duckpin series between Low Dewey and Connie Lewis at Newfield Park, plus talk of doubleheaders as Dempsey and Borash ignite expectations. Seaside Park hosts a 15 mile bike race drawing 5 000 spectators, with Hartford Colt Park also active. Plans for a Bridgeport Capital City inter-city bike title series surface amid local excitement.

Low Dewey Bridgeport Clifford Connie” Lewis Dewer Connie Jack Dempsey Cual Kid McCoy Jim Rawley Loris Borash Jim Borash Borash-Bartfield Bartfield Louis Seaside Park Hartford Colt Park Capital City Seaside Bridgeport Bic Cle Dealers Association

May Restore Bond's Place

Captain John Bond's roadhouse may be rebuilt after years of vacancy. If Jack McDermott's plans succeed, the historic quarters for prize ring luminaries will be repaired and restored to function as the famed fighters' resort.

John Bond Jack McDermott McDermott

Cosgrove Not Fired As Pilot Amid Rumors

Governor Templeton denied rumors that Waterbury Baseball staff signed Billy Gilbert to replace Joe Cosgrave as manager. He said he never heard of Gilbert and there is no truth to a management change. Rumors had circulated all season about a possible change.

Mvaveroury gune_ zs Charles A. Templeton Waterbury Baseball Organization Billy Gilbert Waterbury Joe Cosgrave Gilbert Leutenant

Cohan to testify in White Sox scandal trial

The well known theatrical producer George Cohan is expected to be among prosecution witnesses tomorrow as the White Sox scandal trial continues. The State granted a one day delay. Defendants Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson George Weaver Charles Ris Gandil Claude Williams and Oscar Felsch arrived before proceedings and were seated in the courtroom.

Chicago George Cohan White Sox Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson George Weaver Charles Ris Ohick” Gandil Claude Williams Oscar Felsch Criminal Court

Hello Bills Host Derby Derby Elks supper and fight

Hello Bills hosts a Derby game against Antlers at Newfield Park Saturday at 2 45 p m. After the game guests will dine at the Elks clubhouse at 5 p m where Dempsey Carpentier fight returns are shown by special wire. Evening plans include a visit to the circus for the Derby visitors.

Derby Els Basebal Newfield Park Antlers Elks Dempsey-Carpentier

Holiday date open for July 4 diamond No 1 Seaside

Manager Robert McCarthy of the South Ends holds the permit for Diamond No 1 at Seaside for July 4. He seeks to play any local team for a $100 side bet, with the Rosebuds preferred.

Robert McCarthy South Ends Seaside

Derbies Shine as Boehling and Martin Star in Big Win

Gene Martin and Joe Boehling led the Brown Derbies in a sensational victory over Albany. Martin blasted a home run and made a remarkable catch amid a raucous crowd, while Boehling mixed fast and slow pitches to restrict Albany to a pair of hits. The win heightens pennant drama as LePard, Anchor or Miller, take the mound for Albany.

Albany Eddie LePard Mound McCann Anchor Miller Martin Dazzies Gene Martin Bronx King Howie Baker Bridgeport Martin Gene Artin Reiger Mfort H. R Ruth Ty Cobb Wholeorld Gene. Boebling Jos Boehling Sterling Boxman Dixie Donahue Payne Boehling Christy Mathewson Bochling Jos Bender

Eastern League Action Highlights and Injuries

Bridgeport endures nine straight defeats while Hartford wins with Zip Sloan pitching. Rex Cox of Albany out with a lame ankle as Joe teary remains hospital bound after yesterday’s game. Hartford’s eight straight hits fuel a 19 hit effort to hold the Hillies to seven. Tomorrow Albany visits Newfield Park for Ladies Day and a final game of the series with Um Pire McLaughlin behind the plate.

Bridgeport Hartford Senators Hillies Joe Teary Albany Rex Cox Hartford Zip Sloan Senators Newfield Park Um Pire McLaughlin

Wolfram Near Fit to Resume In Late Week

Brown Derby boxman Wolfram is cleared to resume pitching duties by manager McCann this week. His return will bolster the club’s hurling strength as the firing line gains depth.

Wolfram McCann Brown Derby

Baseball Box Score and Schedule for City League

Bridgeport beat Albany 7 0 then Springfield, Waterbury, and Pittsfield games listed with lineups and errors. Umipire Water Albany at Bridgeport Springfield at Hartford Pittsfield at Worcester Waterbury at New Haven scores show Hartford 8 Pittsfield 4. Other games postponed due to grounds.

Albany Bridgeport Springfield Hartford Pittsfield Worcester Waterbury New Haven Springfield Lean Eee

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