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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1927
Page
9
Waterbury bears rally in seventh inning to beat Waterbury 7 to 3 and break a 3-3 deadlock. Players Shay Dowd and Milan starred for the Bears as they overcame a back-and-forth contest to secure the victory.
Waterbury edged Bridgeport 8 to 7 behind 20 hits but committed numerous errors and miscues. Highlights included Limmerich Napier and Canavan contributing multiple hits, while Jolson took the loss and Jones worked several innings.
Chicago fans watched Sharley Root yield one hit in the seventh before the Pirates rallied, scoring to beat the Cubs 3 to 0 in a crowded park. Kremer worked steadily, Hack Wilson hit a fourth inning homer with four on, and Donie Bush used pinch hitters in a decisive seventh inning rally.
Bear squad faces final cut ahead of Patriot's Day exhibition against the Hillies. Manager Stapleton plans pitching staff changes, keeping LePard and Canavan for pitching duties while evaluating callups for the New England League.
In Albany on April 17 the Hawks beat the Grays 8 to 3 in an exhibition game. Key contributors included Osborn, Grimm, Gonzales, and Wilber as pitchers and hitters, with a late rally securing the win. Scoring details and full lineup notes appear in the game report.
The text fragment mentions players and teams in a baseball or similar game, noting early innings, a pitcher, a double play, and players like Hinchman Kahan and MacCarthy. It hints at a Pittsfield exhibition and a practice, but no coherent event or outcome is stated.
San Francisco veteran Bill Johnson, 15, a longtime Davis Cup stalwart and former national singles champion, prepares for another season after a year in Australia. He aims for top form in camp, with strong amateur status and projected earnings around $59.
A high school pitcher dominated the game, fanning 23 batters as Vineland Migh defeated Veguantyrte Hitah schast. The performance showcased exceptional control and velocity, with the offense backing the ace in a decisive victory.
Cardinals rally with three hits in the fifth, scoring two runs to defeat the Reds 2 to 1. Donahue kept the Reds tied early, while St. Louis pitchers held Cincinnati in check, with key defensive plays and a double play aiding the win.
A noisy track night features Mele Mark failing in a wide throw attempt amid swirling crowd chatter. Report notes Wade’s effort and a sequence of roped interactions as competitors push for a better mark.
The article discusses heavyweight boxing issues including ticket prices, potential opponents, and crowd turnout. It references Gene Funney Tes Iickard, Dempsey, Turner, and Maloney with price debates and possible matchups amid a tentative September plan.
The event crowned a champion at the first tournament of the new American Billiard Association. Victor, a club banker by trade, defeated Dr. Mack Tn in the final after a strong run through seven other rounds.
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