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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1921

Page

11

Brown Derbies Win. Albany Stalling Noted on Rain Halts

Bridgeport triumphs over Albany 2 to 0 as rain stops play in the fourth inning. McCann and O Connor argue with Umpire Waters, prompting a 20 minute delay. Howie Baker fined $25 for ball throwing. Leasure, Bennett, Kingdon, and Rodriguez star in a mud soaked game.

Albany Bridge New Haven Springfield Japan Bridgeport Waters Jat O'Connor Ump Gene McCann McCann Howie Baker McLaughlin Baker Leasure Bennett Kingdon Rodriguez

Bridgeport Tops Albany in Late Ninth Inning

Bridgeport wins 4 to 2 over Albany after two base hits by Rodrigues and a three base shot by Kirsdon. Bennett allows base on balls and Leasure yields four runs with multiple double plays aiding Bridgeport. Umpires Lauchlin and Waters. Tomorrow games include Bridgeport at New Haven and Albany at Hartford.

Bennett Bridgeport Albany Rodrigues Kirsdon Pennoyer Cameron Barts Leasue Bennett Sinedion Leasure Lauchlin Waters New Haven Pittfield Worcester Abany Hartford Waterbury Springfield

Arrows Beat Pirates In Rain-Called Game At Old Mill Green

The Arrows defeated the Pirates 4 to 0 when the game was halted in the seventh inning due to rain. The paper notes the Arrow organization will challenge any 13 to 11 year old city team, with Beach Street preferred. Alpine baseball team seeks opponents for Independence Day play. calls to Municipal Gym evenings.

Arrows Pirate Drs Old Mill Green Sto Beach Street P. Peckar Putnam Alpines Wilsons Lockwoods Norwalk

Dempsey Training Camp Report Sparks Bold Bet

Jon Rawley, a veteran ring fan, arrives home from Atlantic City stating Dempsey will finish the French challenger in four or five rounds. He claims to have met Dempsey and predicts an easy victory, offering $10,000 at odds. Carpentier backers can place bets at the Lyric hotel.

Dempsey Jon Rawley Jack Dempsey Atlantic City Jim Toledo Willard John Rawley Carpentier Lyric Hotel

Bogash Expects Welter Title as Europe Tour Looms

Bogash says he will fight any welterweight and may invade Europe after summer. His manager Joe Smith vows open bookings with forfeit ready, eyeing Britton as last major obstacle. A NY win over Soldier Bartfield boosts Bogash’s standing, with talks of July arena bouts and a Newark match with Wildcat Neilson on the table.

Bogash Europe Bartfield New York Joe Smith John Weismachher Brooklyn Arena, Inc Joe Lew Bogash Marty Cross Jock Malone Paul Doyle Dave Rosemberg Marty Summers George Ward J. WR

Eastern League Fan Chatter Picks Up for New Haven Matchup

Fans forecast a corker as the Brascos beat New Haven 11 2 with Dowd Cosgrove Long and Dowd totaling three safeties each. St Zimmerman and Dowd homered off Cykowski, Belanger and Clark homered, Worcester rallying with six runs in seventh and eighth. Conway of the Jackmacks produced a triple double and two singles.

Zimmerman Dowd Brascos Cykowski New Haven Cosgrove Long Worcester McCann Conway Jackmacks

Bridgeport Trade School extends win streak past eight

Bridgeport Trade School topped Meriden Trade 7 to 5 for its eighth straight victory as Bannas struck out 13 Meriden batters and Weber reored ten. Both teams had six hits while Whelan shone at second base for Bridgeport. The next game pits Bridgeport against Boardman Trade School in New Haven.

Bridgeport Trade School Meriden Trade Bannas Meriden Weber Whelan Shelton Boardman ‘Rade School New Haven

Legion Seeks July Fourth Game With Walnut Beach Team

Ameri can Legion manager A Wheway seeks a July 4 contest against Paddock A C of Walnut Beach or a second available team. He aims to schedule a suitable venue and opponent for the Independence Day clash.

A. Wheway Amerian Legion Paddock A. C Walnut Beach

Leary to Return Home After Injury

Leary injured in Monday's game will be taken to his home in Naugatuck today or tomorrow as plans announced by his brother. At St Vincent's hospital this morning Leary was reported in fine spirits. Albany pilot Pat O'Connor praised Leary as a student of the game and a potential big-league talent.

Deg Albay Pat O'Connor Albany Pilot Leary Pat

Two Bowling Tilts Tonight In State Duckpin Series

Two matches set for Bridgeport tonight Dewey faces Porto at Washington Park and Kelly meets Stokes at Newfeld alleys In New Haven Jimmy Kelly struggled at Casino alleys dropping eight of eleven games to Spalding with scores listed for each frame Teller defeated Sadler 10 to 1 in a 12 game series at Seymour club with tallies across ten frames for both players.

Bridgeport Dewey Porto Washington Park Kelly Vs Stokes Newfeld New Haven Jimmy Kelly Spalding Kelly Teller Sadler Seymour

North Ends Open Jinxed Sunday Bookings Hamper Sabbath Game

North Ends Sunday bookings with state clubs have been repeatedly called off, complicating attempts to schedule a Sabbath game. The club seeks a match with teams such as Sunday Knights of Columbus Black Rocks Devon A C Paddocks Crashes St James Venice A C American Legion or any semi pro team with a diamond permit. Contact Manager Rowe 90 Doquannock Street or respond to The Timex.

Knights of Columbus Black Rocks Devon A. C. Paddocks Crashees St. James Venice A.C American Legion Rowe

Albany Trolley Strike Threatens Minor League Franchise

Gene McCann sent a telegram to Arthur Irwin as fans and managers eye Albany’s tough times. Pat O Connor warns that Albany faces harsh financial strain post July 4 while Baltimore remains the only International club breaking even. President Hawkins vows resilience, hoping for better next season though Albany may be forced to sell if Providence bids prevail.

Louis Bogash International Baltimore Albany

Baseball News From The Big Leagues

Big League Dust Ray Grimes banged out five hits in the Chi-Pittsburgh double header. Miller Huggins, Yankee pilot, is youngest in quest of players. Bentley of Baltimore belted seven home runs in eight days. The Phils purchased Infielder Smith of the Reds. Welch of the Athletics hit a ball over the fence for a single. The Indians widened their lead by beating the Browns as Smith and McHenry homered in the St Louis Cincinnati game.

Ray Grimes Miller Huggins Miller Bentley Baltimore

Dowd Named Hartfor d Pilot for Senators

Tommy Dowd, formerly with Hartford in Jim Clarkin’s era and a former St Louis Nationals second baseman, has been engaged to pilot the Senators replacing Arthur Irwin who is incapacitated by illness. Irwin is improving in a Hartford hospital and hopes to leave soon but cannot resume baseball duties. Dowd previously led Holyoke’s Paper Makers to a pennant in the Eastern League.

Tommy Dowd Jim Clarkin Hartford Senators Arthur Irwin Irwin Dowd St Louis Nationals Holyoke Paper Makers

Williams and Mack box in twelve round bantamweight draw

Stamrora June 2 reports Williams cracked Jersty bantamweight and fought twelve rounds to a draw with Eady Mack, formerly Young Maruke, at the Elks hall last night. Williams’ work impressed the crowd with swift combos and steady pressure.

Stamrora Willams Jersty Eady Mack Young Maruke Elks’ Hall Williams

Shinault Sold to Cleveland for 10000 in Eastern League

Ginger Shinault the New Haven catcher, formerly with Waterbury, is sold to the Cleveland Americans for ten thousand dollars. George Wells, president of the New Haven club, announced the deal yesterday. Shinault was considered the league’s top backstop by many writers last season.

Ginger Shinault New Haven Waterbury George Wells Shinault Cleveland Americans Shinauit

Local Ramblers Practice Game Sets Junior Circle

Rambler basketballers held a city junior championship contenders practice at Lincoln School, split into two squads. Al Jepson led the winning side 4 to 2 in a brisk scrimmage. Players listed include Pop Kaylan Shea Berger Jepson Shugrus Dorkin Eddy and White.

Rambler

Cohen Poised for NYU Freshman Basketball Team

Charlie Cohen a former high school star and NYU student shows strong potential to make the college team next year. He played center on the freshman squad and impressed Coach Roberts at Lyon Terrace School noting his 6 foot 3 inch height.

Charlie Cohen New York University Cohen Roberts Lyon Terrace

Putnams to Face Pequots in Southport Contest

The Putnams of the Boys' Club aim for Southport Sunday to meet the Pequots with Wheeler on the mound and Banville catching. Fans may join at the Place Sunday at 12 30 pm, paying jn fare. The Pequots visit Monday for a 9 am game, while Putnam players should attend practice Friday at Seaside Park 6 30. The lineup features Zanpula Rogers Glynn Wheeler Fulton and others.

Southport Wheeler Banville Seaside Park Golde Putnam Lneup Zanpula Rogers Glynn Fulton

Carpentier and Dempsey Fight Sparks Debate Turns Hot

Letters to the Times sports editor flood in over the Carpentier Dempsey clash with Old Timer predicting a three round Carpentier victory. Pro-Dempsey voices label Carpentier as amateur while praising Dempsey's power. Old Timer argues Dempsey would be outmatched by a real fighter and urges fans to prepare alibis for after the bout.

Carpentier Sees Dempsey Fight Boost to Chance at Title

Georges Carpentier voices confidence in his chance to win the heavyweight title after observing Dempsey’s fight with Brennan. He notes Dempsey can be hit by a slower boxer and questions Dempsey’s conditioning, while also analyzing the Meehan-Gibbons bout and Gibbons potential to challenge for the championship.

James J. Corbett New York Jack Dempsey Bill Brennan Georges Carpender Manasset Brennan Carp Dempsey Mr. Corbett Oder Carpentier Wille Meehan Tom Gibbons Georges Gibbons Willie Meehan Meehan Labor Day

Sprinter Georgie Dominates Aqueduct Finish

New York reports Georgie, the bic chestnut son of Star Shoot and Fair Atlanta, carried 138 pounds at Aqueduct and won in a driving finish. Other items note Jock Butchinson preparing for two exhibitions with John Cowning against Abe Mitchell and George Duncan, Dempsey’s $15,000 car seized to satisfy a judgment, Johnson’s appeal fate, Hayseed TV winning Manhasset Bay trophy, and Mrs. Ethel Bletchhrey entering Brighton Pool contest on July 4.

New York Georgie Star Shoot and Fair Atlanta Aqueduct Boston Jock Butchinson John Cowningainst Abe Mitchell George Duncan Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Washington Jack Johnson Fcit Leavenworth

Weafer Jacks Up Fight Price For Morley Bout

Norwalk welterweight contender Weafer met with Bridgeport matchmaker George Dwyer to sign a July 11 bout with Battling Mike Morley of Hartford. Dwyer said Weafer’s demand was high and the plans were dropped though hope remains for a future matchup. Weafer, favored by boxing officials for past performances, is praised as a clean-cut fighter fans enjoy. Shows to be held at two week intervals.

Bud Weafer Norwalk George Dwyer Bridgeport A. & A Mike Morley Hartford Dwyer Weafer

Rain Halts Games Between Local Baseball Teams

Weather forces cancellations of Meigs Rounders versus Howlands and Lincoln versus Barnum Community nines due to wet grounds. Public Market faces Holsum White Rose tonight with Lébtak and McCarten behind the plate. Eckart and Slattery lead the Red Men against Lynn Stars in the later game.

Meigs Rounders Howlands Lincoln Barnum Hotsum- White Rose Public Market Lébtak McCarten Holsum-Whits Rose Eckart and Slattery

Woodward Out For Ten Days

New Haven slugger Frank Woodward suspended for ten days after a dispute with umpire Bull Brown during the New Haven Waterbury game. New Haven president George Weiss criticizes the enforcement and defends Woodward, arguing the rule is uneven and pitchers are being unfairly targeted.

New Haven Clabs Frank Woodward Brown George Weiss New Haven Woodward Mr. Weiss

Injunction Denied Over Dempsey Carpentier Fight Jersey City

Newark reports John B. Foster denied an application by the International Reform Bureau and the Clergymen's Community Club to stop the Dempsey Carpentier bout. The order sought would compel defendants including John H Dempsey et al to show why an injunction should not issue for the Saturday afternoon fight in Jersey City.

Newark John B. Foster International Reform Bureau of Washington Clergymen's Community Club Jersey John H., Dempse Dempsey-Carpentier Jersey City

Dempsey Denies Break With Manager Kearns

Atlantic City rumors claim Dempsey split with manager Kearns and that Kearns left for New York, with reports of training violations. Dempsey denies the reports, saying Kearns is in New York on business and will return tomorrow for the Jersey City getaway.

Atlantic City Dempsey Kearns New York Jersey City

Young OLeary Seeks Bout After Rhode Island Showing

Young OLeary returns to town seeking a bout after a strong run in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He applied for a July 11 card but was told the show was full. a future bout is likely.

Young O'Leary Massachusetts Rhode Island Young Ruddy Jimmy Snyder

Dempsey Carpentier Bout Timing Stated By Tex Rickard

Tex Rickard announced the Dempsey Carpentier bout will begin at 3 o clock standard time or daylight saving time with six preliminaries likely to end around 1 o clock.

Tex Rickard

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