Walsh Delivers Walkoff Hit to Win Own Game
Pitcher Marty Walsh hits for the cycle winning with a single over first base in the sixth inning at Newfield Park, as Bridgeport beats Springfield 8 to 4. Layher on third scores the decisive run. Walsh pitches six innings, MacDonald lasts two, and Roy Grimes stars in defense.
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Marty Walsh
Springfield
Newfield Park
Yons
Schiesler
Walsh
Bridgeport
Duffy
Gobles
Rice
Layher
Roy Grimes
Goebel
Burnett
Sacrifices
Martin
Orr
Les
Lennon
Schiesser
MacDonald
Innage
Lenox
Waters
Paske
League Standings And Results From Yesterday
Baseball and hockey style standings show Bridgeport 8 over Springfield 4 and Chicago 5 over St Louis 2. Other results include Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 3 and New York 7 Boston 1. Upcoming games list cross league matchups through tomorrow with multiple city teams.
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Bridgeport
Springfield
Worcester
Waterbury
New Haven
Hartford
Albany
Pittsfield
Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
W. c
Chicaso
Washington St Louis
Sunday Games Start Earlier After Announcement Delays
Secretary Kelly says Sunday games will start at 3 o clock instead of 3 3 due to a confusing announcement in a Sunday paper. The delay affected over 1 000 team followers who were told the game would begin at 2 50.
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yesteMay
Kelly
Renew War Insurance Promoted by War Risk Office
Ex servicemen urged to renew lapsed war risk policies through Colonel R G Cholomety Jones at the United Forum Inst. Joseph F Deegan will handle renewals daily at Red Cross HQ in the County Courthouse this week. The new government plan offers cheaper insurance with more benefits and permanent status, with lump sum or monthly payment options and full cash surrender value.
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R. G. Cholomety Jones
United Forum
Cholomety
Joseph F. Deegan
Red Cross
County Court House
Ine
Jones
Gore
Griffith Predicts Banner Baseball Season Ahead
Clark Griffith president of the Washington club and longtime manager predicts a banner season as the Yankees move day activities unfold. He notes rising interest, large crowds, and a new price scale accepted by fans, with Ruth possibly boosting attendance in Washington next Sunday.
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Clark Griffith
Washington
Yankee
Griffith
Col. Huston
Grifith
Johnson
Fox
Yanks
Ruth
Boxing bill passage mocked by costly lobby rumor
A humorous line suggests the New York boxing bill was pushed by an expensive lobby. It notes boxing promoters failed to agree on any point and none would pay to see the Battle of Waterloo with the original cast.
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New York
Number Signals Nearly Drove Sailor Burke Into Dreamland
A 1920s boxing tale recounts Sailor Burke Prosser using football style number signals to guide moves. The plan failed when Burke forgot the codes, leading to a sixth round knockout by Willie Lewis and ending the close prospect of a world title run.
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Sailor Burke
Dreamland
Hughes
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Manhattan
Burke
Prosser
Joe Grim
Bob Fussimmons
Jack Johnson
Joe Gans
Yale
Princeton
Mr. Prosser
Gotham
Willie Lewis
Lewis
Brooklyn Star
Furke
Americans Bat Over 200 Mark In Three Games
The Americans lead the batting with a team average around .377 as Ray Grimes stands out with seven hits in 11 at bats. Lai and Martin are tied for second with five hits in 11 trips, while the squad totals show 98 at bats, 17 runs, and 3 errors in the three games reported.
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Ray Grimes
Willow
Lai
Martin
NAP
Eis Martin
Roy Grimes
Layher
Skim
M. Walsh
Brackett
Orr
Lennon
Stauffer
Paske
Bridgeport Electro Platers hold seventh annual banquet
The Bridgeport branch of the American Electro Platers Society will host its seventh annual banquet at The Stratfield on Saturday May 29 at 7 p.m. The event features a musical program, guest speaker Miss Zella Jencks of Chicago, and an afternoon business meeting with papers on plating problems.
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Bridgeport
American Electro-Platers' Society
Stratfield
Zella Jencks
Chicago
Jencks
Yale University
Blum
Bureau of Standards
M_ Dunn
Holmes & Edwards Silver Co
Partisan Crowd Harasses Fielders During Pittsfield Game
Secretary Jimmy Kelly notes Bridgeport defeat occurred as Friday's game was played on an unfenced common. A partisan crowd around center field hindered outfielders. Manager Birmingham wanted Saturday's game under the same conditions but Manager Welsh refused. The regular park was waterlogged and Umpire Brown halted play with over 2,500 fans present. Three enlistments processed at 925 Main Street include Lorenzo Destino, Alippio Lucarelli, and Joseph H. Fannagan, with destinations Camp Brass, Camp Upton, and Springfield.
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Bridgeport
Pittsfield
Jimmy Kelly
Birmingham
Welsh
Brown
Main Street
Lorenzo Destino
Washington Avenue
20Th Field Artillery
Camp Brass
N. C
Motor ‘Transport Corps
Detroit
Mich
Alippio Lucarelli
Union Avenue
Recruit Educational Center
Camp Upton
Joseph H. Fannagan
Penn Road
Fairfield
Ordnance Department
Springfield
Carpentier Demonstrates Speed in New York Exhibition
Georges Carpentier appeared in ring gear at the Navy Club in the 71st Regiment Armory, sparring two rounds with Jules Lenaers and showing swift, powerful fighting as Admiral J. H. Glennon watched. The bout followed a brisk day of Brooklyn baseball, where the Dodgers lost to Philadelphia 4 to 3 after 39 innings without a Dodgers run.
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New Baseball
Wari Chae
Georges Carpentier
New York
Jules Lenaers
Navy Club
71St Regiment Armory
M. Lenaers
Georges
Carpentier
J. H. Glennon
Third Naval District
Brooklyn
Wickets Field
Braves
Boston
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Phillies
Banner Plans For Postponements In New York
The new American League headquarters at 282 W. 42nd Street occupies the second floor of the Cohan Harris Building Secretary Barrows plans a Forty second Street banner to announce postponed games and may place a red ball sign on the building to guide fans from Times Square to the Polo Grounds.
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New York
W. 42Nd Street
Cohan-Harris
Barrows
Forty-second Street
Cohan and Karris
Polo Grounds
Times Square
Joe Stecher Dominates Wrestling World As Champion
Nebraska wrestler Joe Stecher, renowned for his scissors hold, has defeated top rivals Zbyazko Caddock Lewis Londos and others, claiming he is the greatest American grappler. He cites clean wins and seeks further world titles, comparing himself favorably to Frank Gotech.
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Alexander
Joe Stecher
Nebraska
Zbyazko
Caddock
Lewis
Londos
Farmer Boy
Stecher
Frank Gotech
Ruth Shatters Former Records as Yankees Hit Twice
Babe Ruth extended his run of home runs by hitting in consecutive games at the Polo Grounds. The Yankees beat Boston 2 to 1, and Ruth aims for the Polo Grounds single-season record with three straight games. Albany is set to host Newfield park games Tuesday and Wednesday following today’s Springfield game.
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Polo Grounds
Babe Ruth
Yanks
Red Sox
Fay Cauldwell
Ruth
Albany
Newfield Park
Springfield
Albany Club
Pittsfield
Hillies
Golf Links Open Again At Beardsley Park
Beardsley Park golf links reopen with workers improving the course daily. Henry Cuici resumes as the season’s professional after a successful previous year.
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Beardsley Park Golf Links
Henry Cuici
Opening of K of C baseball league announced
Great preparations are being made for the opening of the K of C base ball league on May 9 with Grand Knight George T. Kelly to officially dart the geacon by tossing the first ball. Managers listed include James Hrod erick and others. Patrick J. Sullivan is president and William Nolan serves as secretary and treasurer.
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George T.kelly
James Hroderick
Andy Curran
William Planagan
Thomas 4. Ward
James Shannon
Charles Ward
Patrick J. Sullivan
William Nolan
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WAR Insurance
Sre Yes
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Tropics
Labce
Avin Wpman
Olus
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Ociosye
Rasy
Connors Clothing Co
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