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Newspaper
Bridgeport Times
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
10
In Middletown last night Bud Palmer 148 faced Ty Murray 138 in a brisk four round bout under Home Guard auspices. Referee Dick Howell scored a draw as Palmer pressed early while Murray dodged and clinched, with fans split on who should have won.
Bridgeport faces Hartford Arony meets Pittsfield Waterbury travels to Springfield Worcester plays New Haven in American League action Ames reports New York visits Pittsburgh Brooklyn goes to St. Louis Boston visits Chicago and Philadelphia clashes with Cincinnati in daytime matchups.
Washington May M Ty Codd star batsman for the Detroit Tigers and veteran manager Hughie Jennings watched the Knox peace resolution debate yesterday in the Senate sal jery as guests of Senator Harris Democrat of Georgia.
Cleveland visits New York as Bridgeport travels to Hartford. Albany plays Pittsfield in a trio of league games set for tomorrow with regional matchups and potential standings impact.
Dodgers manager Wilbert Robinson seeks an experienced outfielder to replace Bernie Nelson in his first NL season. He may trade one or two pitchers to Cubs or Phillies, with Meusel and Cravath-Meusel tensions noted. Neil and Meusel perform weakly at bat, prompting a pursuit of better hitting options.
Jimmy Wilde the British flyweight champion knocked out Murray in the eighth round at Philadelphia. Two minutes and thirteen seconds into the round Wilde landed a right chop to the jaw sending Murray to the floor with no counting. Wilde then finished Murray with a left hook and a final blow to seal the result.
A Canadian hockey team earns all credit for the finish as a half dozen members of the American Olympic squad contributed to the event.
Pittsfield outfielder Messenger has sparked a move into the Steel League by accepting an offer, prompting Bethlehem Steel executives to meet in Bethlehem Pa with Steel Teague heads. President Dan O'Neil travels to curb unrest as other players including Ray Grimes reportedly receive offers to join the organized league.
Johnny Dundee and Willie Jackson collide in a 12 round boxing bout at the Newark Sportsmen's Club tonight. This will be their fifth meeting after four prior clashes with Jackson winning the first and last, Dundee the middle two, drawing huge crowds and stoking New York interest.
Baltimore May 14 Ormondas bold run in the Southern Handicap highlighted Pimlico events as heavy rains produced quagmire conditions and hurt attendance. R F Carman secured a double victory while Le Marsouin and Glenmore steeplechase showcased adversity. Five favorites failed to win and Ormonda led early before St Allan pressed it with Anniversary and Bolster among the contenders.
The Antwerp championship team arrived home yesterday aboard the steamship Mongolia. Players agreed the Canadian team deserved the glory of the victory.
Norwich CT May 14 George Proto of New Haven knocked out Denny Doyle of New London in the ninth of twelve. Proto had Doyle down for eight in the third and nine in the eighth. Doyle weighed 122 and Proto 128. Semi final saw Mickey Travers outpoint Teddy Davis. New Haven’s Jack Ross outpointed Red Renkin of Norwich in the prelim.
Leading batters across the American and National Leagues are listed with averages and runs and hits. In Antwerp the Olympic Stadium opening was postponed due to the absence of a key attendee, while Canada Restarts Thoroughbred Racing at Mount Royal marking the season under the Canadian Racing Association with tracks in several cities. Also Pittsburgh announces the unconditional release of catcher J. J. Clarke.
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