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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

18

Red Sox Win Opener as Wiltse Settles Late

New York Americans suffer first setback of season losing to Boston 6 to 3. Harold Wiltse steadied after rough start, Relievers Shawkey and Pipgras limited. Jacobson and Wanniger contributed key hits as Boston takes lead in first inning and holds on.

New York New York Americans Red Sox Boston Harold Wiltse Yankees Jacobson Wanniger Tobin Fiagatend

Hilltop Squad to Be Cut Again

Central High School coach Loach Kelly said the squad will be cut again after the current 12 man group. Eddie Reilly knee injury not as serious as first thought. out until after April 30. Wally Pitt replaces him at third base while Norwalk opener lineup lists Doherty Tackaca Rosenthal Campbell Tierney Burlant Cummings Ralliy Pitt Behn Roth Carnonea Wendell Susivar.

Loach Kelly Central High School Eddie Reiliv Young Reilly Wally Pitt Norwalk Doherty Tackacaemtch Rosenthal Campbell Tierney

Giants Defeated Twice by Braves in Holiday Tilts

Boston April 19 AP Braves beat the Giants in Patriot's Day holiday games. Morning contest 9 to 0 and afternoon 4 to 3 with 85,000 in attendance. New York tied the score in the eighth on a Moorg single, an error on Farrell, and Burrus scoring the deciding run.

Boston Braves Giants New York Beaton Moorg Farrell Burrus

Athletics Take Final Game Of Senator Series

Two base hits Thomas Brown Bancroft three base hits Lindstrom Hamby J Smith Wertz stolen bases Lindstrom Moore Thomas Mann Burrus sacrifices Greenfield Tyson Roush Wertz double plays Tyson Farri High Bancroft Burrus Lefton Base New York Boston Base on balls off Greenfield Bentley Wertz Streex out by Greenfield Bentley Weing Hits off Greenfield 8 in 21 3 Bentley 4 in 42 3 Losing pitcher Greenfield Umpires McLaughlin O Day McCormick Time 2 24 Thomas J Smith Moore Hart Higher 8 2 3 Brown 2 2 Mann 0 Burrus 1 Bancroft 4 Taylor Edwards Hearn Knight Mosridge Balls New York 0000002 204 Boston 10040001 8 Two base hit Lindstrom Three base hits Tyson Taylor Sacrifice Brown Double plays Burrus Taylor Thomas Bancroft Burrus Left on base New York 6 Boston 5 Base on bas off Grimes Hearn Knight Struck out by Grimes Edwards Mogridge Hite off Grimes 6 in 7 Henry 2 in 1 Edwards 10 in 7 1 3 Hearn 0 in 1 Knight 0 in 0 Mogridge 1 in 1 2 8 Winning pitcher Mogridge Umpires O Day McCormick McLaughlin Time 2 03

Gehrig Collins Plagstead Hartley Magstead Haney Donbdls Wiltse Wanniger Tyron Lindatrom Roush Hornsby Terry Tb Harper Farrell Hamby Greenfield Bentley Moore Ard Hlen Boston Po Thomas J. Smith Mann Brown Gibson Wertz New York Thomas Lindstrom Thomas Mann Bacrifices Tyson Farrii High Bancroft Burrus Baila Streex Weing McLaughlin O'Day McCormick Moora Taylor Edwards Hearn Knight Mosridge Terry Tyson Grimes Mogridge Hite Henry Wedwards Washington Athletics Senators Ehmke Lamar Hale Speaker Uoebb Stule Crowner Philadelphia Cobb Ry Simmons Branom Cochrane Boley Tuce Bo Tyson Harris Léndatrom Stewart Hornaby Goslin Harper Judge Reese Myer Bluege J Ruel Fe Devormer C O'Neill Crowder Ott Braxton Marberry Tucker McNesly Abe Ruel Simmons Struci Ehmis Hita Bratton Harria Owena Ormsby Brees Bottomley Walker Hafey Pipp L. Bell Frisch Christensen Pittinger Cincinnati Haines Lucas C Mays Mays Armiphea— Jordag Noran Quigley Summa Sewell Iothergill Blue McManus L. Sewell Spurgeon Tavener Detroit Cleveland Balk Stoner Milby Miller Buckore Tih

Holy Cross Defeats Dartmouth in Home Opener

Holy Cross opened its home season with an 8 to 0 victory over Dartmouth before about 16,009 fans, the largest crowd for the Purple opener. Al Fons and Van Riper matched pitches, with Fona not allowing a hit through the fifth inning as Holy Cross surged to an early lead and cruised to victory.

Worcester Mase Holy Cross Dartmouth al Fons van Riper Fona Doherty Varver McLaughlin

Sculling Takes Hold Of Yale Athletes

Yale men rush to the Bob Cook boat house at Derby as sculling gains popularity. The rowing management will issue permits for crew members due to limited boats and overcrowding. Only authorized scullers may use the Derby facilities as demand exceeds supply.

Tlaven Yale Bob Cook Derby Coe Pot

DBergs Korner Klub Seeks Mixed Age Games

The DBergs Korner Klub seeks games with any team whose players age range is 18 to 15. For scheduling contact J Donovan or Lafayette Mreet or Cali Bar at 3348-5.

Dberg Korner Klub J. Donovan Lafayette

What Are Years In Sports Of Time And Fame

A collage of notes on time and sports figures from 1883 to 1929, pairing John Ball and Ty Cobb championships with long careers. It compares age, fame, and era shifts, cites Columbia grads in baseball and football, lists active sprinters, golf and tennis stars, and tracks changing athletic timelines across decades.

John Ball Great Britain Ty Cobb Cobb Edward BH. Colluna Athletics Columbia University Henry Louis Gehrig Yankees Columbia Evan Betan Collins Gehrig Tene Lacoste Atar Bill Tilden Bi! Johnston Bobby Jones Hagen Mrs. Stetson Glenna Collatt Virginia van Wie Helen Wills Mrs. Mallory Tommy Hitchcock Devereux Milburn Gane Tunney Jack Dempsey Maloney and Sharkey Coe Agal John Paul Jones Norman Taber Gott Leen

Cardinals pound three hurlers to beat Reds 9 to 1

Cincinnati reporter recounts a lopsided game where Haines held Reds to five hits and one run while Bottomley and Jinfey homered. Cardials' hitters totaled ten extra and regular hits as Carl Mays, Red Lucas and J May struggled in a loss. Names and misc. stats from the April 19 game and yesterday’s results are noted.

Cincinnati Desy Haines Cincinnati Reds Bottomley Jinfey Carl Mays Red Lucas Jay Red Carda Hughe Crite Eprins Keystone Kelly

Baseball Games Today and Yesterday’s Scores

Games today list St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago New York at Philadelphia. Yesterday results include Boston 9 New York 1 Boston 6 New York 4 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 4 Brooklyn 6. Pittsburgh Chicago postponed by rain and Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York were on the schedule.

Boston New York Louis Chicago Toetroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washngton St. Louis Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh T. Louis

Yale Awards Major Letters for Merit in Sport

At Yale New Haven April 19 AP the Yale Athletic Association awarded major letters in sport. Swimmer J A House Jr of Cleveland earned a Y for world record 100 meter backstroke this season and is captain elect next year. Wrestler Burr C Miller 28 received a major Y for winning the individual intercollegiate championship at his weight for two years. He hails from Wickes Barre Fa.

New Haven Board of Control Yale Athletic Association J. A. House, Jr Cleveland Burr C. Miller Wickes-Barre Fa

Former champion confident he can regain lost crown this year

In a New York report, 1930s star Rene Lacoste era comeback hopeful Bill Tilden describes his improved fitness weight changes and smoking abstinence as he heads to Europe for the season. He contrasts Coco Cochet and Borotra with Lacoste, noting tactics and variations while expressing belief he can reclaim his former throne.

Tilden Hiz Bi Lacuce Cochet Lacoste Horotra Borotra Borotta

Errors-and poor Inning doom Indians in 8-5 Detroit win

Detroit Tigers win 8-5 over Cleveland as Miller relief and three costly mistakes swing the game. Stoner held the Indians until the seventh, but Cleveland errors open the door for Detroit in that inning.

Cleveland Miller Detroit Tigers Stoner Indians Detroit

Huskies May Lose Crew Championship

In New York on April 14 the Huskies face tough odds as California’s Golden Bears threaten to challenge Washington for the national crew title. California beat Washington recently, eroding Washington’s top status. Husky coach Rusty Callow faces a rebuilt lineup with six veterans but a weaker boat than last year.

New York Poughkeepsie West United States Washington Huskies California Golden Bear Sanford Bear Varsity Callow

Cambridge Tracksters to Arrive Here April 25

Cambridge University track squad led by Lord David Burghley comes to America for the Penn Relays arriving April 25. They will compete in four relays and multiple individual events at Franklin Field during the carnival in Philadelphia.

Cambridge New York Cambridge University Lord David Burghley America Philadelphia Frankin Field

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