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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1920

Page

7

Scrap Tonight’s Fight Card Headlines Bogash Summers Bout

Boxing card features Louis Bogash vs Johnny Summers in a 12 round main event at the Arena with Summers seeking revenge after their prior meeting. Semi final pits Patsy Bogash against Battling Repka, plus Billy Prince versus Young O’Leary. Other prelims include Young Silverberg versus Johnny Pastoris and Leary aiming to impress a local crowd as doors open at 6 30 with a prompt start.

Louis Bogash Johnny Summers Patay Bogash Battling Repka Billy Prince Youngs O'Leary Young Silverberg Johhny Pastoris Joe Terry Lee Michael P. O'Connor Jack McGee Arena Summers Jersey Walloper Mill Acorn A. C Bolgash Bogash Jack Perry Steve Latzo Connecticut Howart Borash Joe Smith Smith Jersey Wogush Ted Kid" Lewis Welier Patsy Bogash Repka Youns Dyson Hogash Bridgeport O'Leary Leary Ansonia Shelton Silverbers John R. Famotia

Local boxers win their bouts in Waterbury show

Two Bridgeport youths claimed victories at the Phoenix A C card in Waterbury Saturday night. Joe Hall, rising featherweight, outboxed Mickey Foster and earned applause for his power and resilience. Tommy Shea of Bridgeport defeated Boston’s Tony Vatalin in a sharp six round decision. Abe Goldstein drew with Paddy Owens after twelve rounds, the weight difference shaping a close, hard fought bout.

Bridgeport Phoenix A. C Waterbury Joe Hall Mickey Foster Foster Hall Tommy Shea Tony Vatalin Boston Shay Vatalin

Tagging the Bases and Baseball Scores

A dense sports roundup notes the Giants beating the Redcurs 7 to 6 in 11 innings, Kim Bagby earning his 29th victory by a 2 to 0 shutout of the Red Sox, and Whiskers sweeping the Senators in two games. Dodgers beat Pirates 6 to 4 on a wild Schmidt throw enabling Neil to score. White Sox toppled Athletics 4 to Mount Holly, and a Cra ford auto racer Joe Automobile died from injuries after a fair race.

Kim Bagby Vitory Cleveland Red Sox Schmidt Neil Dodgers Pirates White Sox Athletics Mount Holly N. J Joe Craford

Landy's Heave Decisive In City Semi Pro Frenzy

Landy delivered a ninth inning heave that broke a 0 0 deadlock as the Singers edged the Rosebuds 1 0 at Newfield Park in a brisk semi pro city final. Bakos and Ostrosky pitched well in a game with few hits and strong defense.

Landy Newfield Park Ahearn Pijura Bakos Ostrosky Rosebuds

League Standings And Results From Early Baseball Action

In eleven innings New York defeated Cincinnati seven to six while Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh four to three. Other clubs not scheduled. American League shows Louis six to New York one and a doubleheader where Detroit won two close games over Washington three to two and nine to seven. The club schedule lists Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, New York at St Louis, Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, Washington at Detroit.

New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Louis Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Washington St Louis York St. Louis P. Brooklyn Ie Ta Chicago St. Louis SS Heston New York Ss

Bars the Public From Penn Football Workouts

Philadelphia readers learn that Franklin Field will be closed to the general public during University of Pennsylvania football practice this fall under Coach John Heisman. Only credentialed students may watch on Mondays and Thursdays, with trustees, ex-Penn players with Varsity club buttons, and newspaper men admitted at all times.

Philadelphia Franklin Field University of Pennsylvania John Heisman Board of Trustees Penn Heisman

Indians Favored To Meet Dodgers In 1920 World Series

Pessimistic note on remaining schedules groups teams by league. Indians lead the American League with 13 games left, likely finishing 96–58. Brooklyn Dodgers face similar odds in the National League, while Giants Reds and Robins/Dodgers duel shapes.

H.C. Mamitton New York Cleveland Indians White Sox Yankees Brooklyn Giants Robins Brooklynites Reds Dodgers Indians

Bridgeport Teams Dominate Park City League Race

East Main Street plant wins Park City Factory League title by taking 12 of 14 games. Bridgeport teams claim wins in multiple sports with Scott Warhop McCann and Krichel named potential managers for next season. No football home games until late October as new gym opens with Captain Baum in charge.

East May Street Bridgeport Grass Company Park City Jack Warhop Gene McCann Paul Krichel Bridgeport

All Milford Defeats Cannon Ball Smith in Home Victory

Milford, Sept 20. All Milford defeated Elm City Colored Giants before 2,000 fans, the largest crowd yet this season. Beach and Savage scored on a wild throw, with Ching aiding on a wild play to plate Beach. Ching hit a ninth inning homer for Elm City’s lone run. Powell struck out fifteen for Milford, while Smith fanned seven for Elm City. Milford added a late rally as the Giants won 6 to 2 in the scorebook. The Milford football team held a 400-strong first practice at Gulf Street, with about 20 candidates. They plan to start Oct 3 and hold weekly drills, next at the Green Tuesday at 7:80.

Milford Pop Smith Elm City Beach Kelly Savage West Ching Beagh Gibbs Tomeet Savage Lockwood Smith Twymen Moore Savgaze Giants Merwin Gibbs Powell Cox Felow Accos Williams Gulf Street Bob Clemence

Soccer results at Bristol Swedish A C and Bridgeport Manchester

In the American League standings, Bristol Swedish A C drew 1 1 with Brist ol. Graphophone routed Bridgeport Manchester 10 3. Stamford Swedish Americans beat Spanish A C 2 0.

Bristol Swedish A. C Bridgeport Manchester Stamford Norwalk Spanish A. C

Bridgeport Roller Polo seeks nickname with $10 prize

Bridgeport American Roller Polo League manager Joe Neville offers $10 to the reader who supplies the best short catchy nickname for the Bridgeport team. Opening night drew 1,800 as fans anticipate Thursday’s game, with praise for its indoor polo appeal and fast-paced play led by Carrigan’s long-shot goal.

Joe Neville Bridgeport American Roller Polo League Bridgeport Neville Hartford Carrigan Phinney Mulligan Dees Hart Occess Cente Quigley Evan Halfback Finnell Carrigan Kehoe Quigley Hart Bridgeport - Hart Lpriegeport Wartford Harkins Harkins Wean Lake Mullican Lovegreen Williame

Baltimore Clinches International League Pennant in Record Season

Baltimore wins the International League pennant finishing one and a half games ahead of Toronto after a record 109 wins. The Orioles extended their winning streak with a win yesterday, while Toronto slipped from contention late. Maples Leafs claim title with a strong tournament showing.

Baltimore Toronto Vina Dei Mar Bai Orioles Guay Brazil Maple Leafs SS Bora Bercentags

St Louis Cardinals Beat New Haven in Exhibition Game

New Haven hosted a 4 to 0 defeat as the St Louis Nationale toppled the pennant winners of the Eastern League. Rogers Hornsby went hitless in four at bats. Batteries Woodward Nagle Scott North and Dilhoefer Gleason. Alfred Goulet beat Frank Kramer in a ten mile paced match race at the Newark Velodrome by a length in 29 minutes 1 1 3 seconds.

St. Louis Cardinals New Haven Kramer Goullet St. Louis Nationale Rogers Hornsby Woodward Nagle Scott North Dilhoefer Gleaseneek Alfred Gouliet Frank Ts Kramer Newark

Fish and Game Hold Meeting Tonight in Fairfield County

A regular meeting of the Fairfield County Fish and Game Protective Association will be held at the Seaside Club tonight at 15. County Game Warden Wilbur Smith will answer questions on game laws. The group will display birds for their educational exhibit and invites all local sportsmen to attend.

Fairfield | County Fish & Game Protective Association Wilbur Smith

Double Defeat For British Golf Pair

Ted Roy and Harry Vardon spent their Sabbath golfing at Englewood Country Club. In morning and afternoon matches they faced Bobby Jones with Cyril Walker, and Bobby Jones with Ozwald Kirkby, losing both by three and two on the eighteenth hole.

Ted Roy Harry Vardon Englewood Country Club Bobby Jones Cyril Walker Jones Ozwald Kirkby

Pimlico Futurity to Be Richest Event

Maryland Jockey Club mails entry blanks for the Pimlico Futurity to be run next year at Pimlico with 10000 dollars added making it the richest two year old stake in America. The distance is one mile and the race is open to colts and fillies. Joie Ray of Illinois lost to S Lundgren by 21 yards in a 1500 metre race at Stockholm in 4 minutes 5 seconds.

Baltimore Maryland Jockey Club Pimlico America Stockholm Joie Ray S. Lundgren

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