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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

3

Wesleyan and Tech Face Tough Track Meet at Cambridge

Intercollegiate track meet at Massachusetts Institute of Technology field saw Boston Tech win first place with Wesleyan close behind. Cutbill led Wesleyan by capturing the mile, while Keeler and Burbank earned podium spots in sprints and hurdles. Mueller and Anderson contributed in throws and distances as Yale, Brown, and Holy Cross led a crowded field with M I T topping the standings.

Wesleyan Boston Massachusetts of Technology Brown Cutbill G. J. Gale M Ile Yan H. C. Cutbill Boston Post H. C. Cut Tech Field Connecticut College Wendel Anderson Mueller New Hampshire Williams Bowdoin Holy Cross Maine Tufts Mid Worcester Polytechnic I Dash Keeler Fd Dash Burbank ie—Cutbill Trun—Gale Sec

MSTOCK-CHENEY TEAM TO OPEN SEASON MEMORIAL DAY

The Comstock Baseball Association semi professional champions of 1917 will open the season Friday May 31 with a double header against Ridgewood Athletic Brooklyn. Morning game at 10 a.m. and afternoon at 3 p.m. Noted players include Bener from New Jersey, a former Cincinnati recruit, Kelp, a string catcher from Camp Up 1918, Billie Peterson, Nverjach of Torrington, Moose and Teague from New Haven, Wachen, Hale a Georgetown star, and Tol a leading batter from Massachusetts. Opponents for Saturday to be announced later.

Comstock Baseball Association Ridgewood Athletic Brooklyn Benerof

Wesleyan Defeats Amherst 7 to 3 in Baseball Clash

Wesleyan Hurlers Clark and Zink powered a 17 hit attack as they defeated Amherst 7 to 3 at Amherst last Saturday afternoon. Amherst committed 11 errors while Wesleyan benefited from three first-base errors by Amherst and seized the initiative with five runs in the sixth and seventh. Jacobs led Wesleyan with four singles, Jones added two doubles, and Cowles paced Amherst with a double and two singles. Connelly allowed seven hits while keeping control.

Amherst Wesleyan Purple Clark Zink Jacobs Jones Cowles Connelly Watsons Bateman Cf Johnson A. Jacobs Thornton A. Connelly Ee Deppen Ewe Watson Bateman Davison Eames McNamara

Sevens Passes and Substitutions Noted in Game

The lineup lists og Clase aif Zink 8 with strikes for Connelly and Clark. Paseo baile Sevens shows time of 2 hours and 3 a minutes. Substitution for Raines occurred in the eighth inning.

Og Clase Aif Zink Connelly Clark Zink Raines

Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues

Bridgeport edged Hartford 8 to 7 and Providence shut Worcester 3 to 0. New Haven defeated Springfield 10 to 0, Waterbury beat Pittsfield 4 to 0. Brooklyn shut out Pittsburgh 5 to 0. New York beat St. Louis 5 to 1. Cleveland edged Boston 3 to 2. St. Louis defeated New York 6 to 5. Chicago topped Washington 6 to 5. Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 to 2. In International League Bahamton beat Buffalo 5 to 2. ester 8 defeated Toronto 5. Baltimore won 5 to 2 over Jersey City. Newark lost 2 to 5 at Reading 1-1. In American Association St Paul 6 beat Kansas City 5. Minneapolis 5 defeated Milwaukee 4. Indianapolis 4 to 9 and Toledo 0 to 2. Columbus 4-4, Louisville 3-0. Southern Association Memphis 14 beat Gene Mobile 2. Chattanoo defeated New Orleans 4-6, Nashville 1-0.

Secor Peer Waterbury Pittsheld New Haven P.C Ceeeeesss Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburg Chicago Seeteae St Louis Cleveland New York St. Louis Boston Detroit Rnational Ee Rochester Baltimore Binghamton Toronto Buffalo Newark Persey City Bridgeport Hartford Providence Worcester Springfield Pittsfield Brooklyn Pittsburgh Washington Bahamton Ester Jersey City Reading American Association St. Paul Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville Southern Association Memphis Gene Mobile Chattanoo New Orleans Nashville

Today’s Games Eastern League Matchups Listed

The Eastern League features Hartford at Waterbury Pittsfield at Bridgeport Springfield at Providence Worcester at New Haven along with St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at New York offering a full slate of games today.

Shea Alana Washington Matchups Across Cities

The schedule lists Shea Alana Washington facing teams across multiple venues including Boston, Pietelendoe, New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Detroit, Toronto, Buffalo, Baltimore, Jersey City, Binghamton, Rochester, Reading, and Newark.

Middletown High School Defeats Wallingford 19 to 9

The Middletown High School team won its third game of the season by defeating Wallingford High at Crystal Lake with a 19 to 9 score. Poor field conditions due to heavy rain hampered play while Coach Stone’s squad shows improved form and prepares for a trip to Clinton to face Morgan High School.

Middletown High School Wallingford High Crystal Lake Wallingford Stone Clinton Morgan High School W.H. S.abrhoo Ae Condon Massero Yasensky Brown Krupp Granniss Bartek Haner Sabr Hpo Ae Magnono Francis Conroy Heidel Campbell Bowman O’buin Moore Daley Frances More Magnano Foster W. H.S M.H. S&s

Rough and Ready praised as top grand theatre drama

Review lauds the East and West production Rough and Ready as the most remarkable drama shown in months at the Grand theatre. It highlights exceptional performances by the large company, high quality photography with double and triple exposure, snowbound mountain settings, and Richard Stanton's direction. Farnum is hailed as America’s most popular actor and “screen Samson” for his rugged role. Ladies receive a souvenir at Tuesday matinee and evening performances.

Will Txe Grand Theatre Richard Stanton Mr. Farnum America Samson

Grand Theatre presents Norma Talmadge and Louise Huff double bill

A grand theatre program showcases Norma Talmadge in The Far City and Louise Huff in Little Intruder as a return engagement. Sveats 6 comedy and Current were cited as acts for a Grand Theatre double bill with a special arrangement. The 27th Division Jazz Band, all overseas veterans with wound chevrons, performs Thursday through Saturday.

Grand Theatre Ae Grand Norma Talmadge Wy Sen Louise Huff

The Red Glove episode to be shown at Middlesex theatre

The fourth episode of The Red Glove thickens the plot with Gentleman Geoff confessing before the Vultures shoot him at the Blue Chip saloon. The Middlesex theatre will screen the episode on Wednesday.

Geoff Vultures Middlesex Theatre

Waterbury Triumphs 4-0 Behind Strong Pitching

Waterbury defeated Pittsfield 4 to 0 as Herbst and the bullpen shut down the visitors. Pittsfield managed eight hits off Labete through eight innings while Waterbury collected eight off Labete. Final score 4 to 0.

Waterbury Pittsfield Herbst Labete

New Haven Blank Leads to Dominant Home Victory

New Haven batted hard and opportunely yesterday and had no trouble blanking their opponent, delivering a clear early lead and securing a comfortable win at home. The offense showed timely hitting while pitchers held the opposition in check, sealing the shutout with steady defense.

New Haven Springfield Now Haven

Baseball Week: Cards Suffer 65 to 1 Defeat and Other Scores

After 29 games the Cards were routed 65 to 1 by Cecil Causey. Walter Johnson’s team turned a triple play against the White Sox. The Tigers extended a fifth straight win with a walk wild pitch and single. Sherrod Smith debuted for Brooklyn as the Pirates faltered. The Yanks made three errors in a loss to the Browns. Gardner of the Red Sox led by batting in all his team’s runs. Benny, “Blushing Violet,” added three triples amid chatter of a strong season.

Terloo Cecil Causey Walter Johnson White Sox Tigers Sherrod Smith Cannon Kid Brooklyn Pirates Browns Gardner Red Sox Brooklyn Bridge Benny Cuit Swats

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