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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

9

Aldridge Struggles in 11th as Boston Wins in Extras

In Pittsburgh on August 1, Boston Braves defeated the Pirates 4 to 1 in 11 innings, sending Pittsburgh from first place in the NL pennant race. Aldridge faded in the 11th after a strong start, while Richbourg, Bancroft, and High produced the decisive runs. High sacrificed home the final tally as Boston clinched the extra frame victory for the second straight game. Genewich earned the win in relief of Smith.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Aldridge Richbourg Bancroft Boston Pirates Genewich Smith

Giants Capture Third Straight Over Cards 6 to 3

Giants hit three homers, two by Bill Terry and one by George Harper, to defeat St Louis 6 to 3 for a third straight win in the series. Rhem started for the Cardinals and labored through rough early innings before leaving after three. Marquee players include Terry and Harper for New York, and Schuble, Frisch, and Bottomley for St Louis. Time of game 2:04.

Terry Harper ST Louis Associated Press Bill Terry George Harper Giants St. Louis Rhem Cardinals Sam Breadon Douthit Toporcer Frisch Gweee Og Bottomley Southworth Holm O'Farrell Schubble Littlejohn Clark L. Bell Ord Schuble New York Taylor Grimes Bottomley Jackson Klem, McCormick McLaughlin

Profs Sign New Infielder Johnny Omex in Major Shuffle

New Haven August 1 President George M Weiss announces the Profs have acquired shortstop Johnny Omex on loan from Rochester of the International League. Omex will join the Profs for tomorrow's game and becomes part of a recent wave of signings including outfielder Fred Mayer. Omex previously starred with Portland in the Pacific Coast League and Brooklyn before moving to Rochester, hitting around .329 last season and keeping above .300 this season until the managerial change at Rochester allowed the deal.

New Haven George M. Weiss Profs Johnny @omex Rochester New Maven Lany Fred Portland Am Brooklyn We Robins Wells Mayer

Milford Firemen Beat Shelton 4 1 In Short Sale

Milford's firemen baseball team defeated Echo Hose Company of Shelton 4 to 1 in a shortened four and one half inning game. Deluge washed out the scheduled doubleheader. Milford scored in the first and third innings while Echo Hose managed a single run in the second. A makeup twin bill is planned to replace yesterday's washed-out doubleheader.

Milford Isowers Firemen Echo Hose Company Shelton Echo Frank Somers Gace Arctics Teho

Dempsey Court Plea Denied in Trainers Case

New York August 1. Justice Cropsey denied Jack Dempsey's bid to compel Teddy Hayes to provide more details in Hayes v Dempsey for 620,000. Hayes claims 15,000 for training for Carpentier and 50,000 for other services plus 200 weekly earnings. Dempsey allegedly paid little since 1919. Costs of 810 were assessed against Dempsey.

New York Associated Press Jack Dempsey Teddy Hayes Hayes Dempsey Supreme Court Cropsey Brooklyn Carpentier Billy Miske Bill Brennan

Massachusetts Seeks Olympic Rowing Trials in Worcester

Lake Quinsigamond near Worcester could host the 1928 Olympic rowing trials. John H. Meagher, active in Worcester regattas, backs a movement to bring the national regatta to the city and support the effort from the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen.

Worcester Mass Associated Press Lake Quinsigamond John H. Meagher National Association of Amateur

Albany tops Springfield 5 to 1 in baseball race

Albany defeats Springfield 5 to 1 as Moose Fuller nets his seventeenth win of the season. An error by Gleason allows Springfield its only run. Albany, aided by Burkett’s hitting and fielding, rallies with multiple hits off Wyckoff in the fourth inning.

Albany Associated Press Springfield Moose Fuller Gleason Springfeld Wyckoff Burkett Albert Herrera Bedford Johnson Bosse Wight Benes Niebergall Ae Wyckett Hesse Solomon Farrell Yordy Helgeth Munn Fuller Springhelds Umpiires Fascee Conroy

British Team Beats Americans in Seabright Tennis Meet

Oxford Cambridge combined team defeated Yale Harvard 11 matches to 7 in three days of competition at Seabright. Notable results include Whitbeck of Harvard beating Powell of Cambridge and Watson of Yale defeating Powell in three sets. Rain halted play after two first round matches. Helen Villa withdrew to rest for Wightman Cup.

Seabright Oxford Cambridge Helen Wills Yale Harvard Eastbourne Eng iBy Associated Press Cc. Watson Powell T B. McGlinn L. H. Gordon McGlinn McCook Reed Whitbeck L A Gordon N. J iBy Associated Press Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club Helen Villa Helen Jacobse Berkeley Calif Mariy Thayer Philadelphia J. Dallas Corblore Boston Evelyn Fainestock Wills Howland Davis

Frankie Fuller Joins Bears From New Haven Club

Frankie Fuller, star second baseman last season, is purchased outright by the Bears from the New Haven club and will debut in Bridgeport this afternoon in a Bears uniform. He may replace Guyacey at second base, with Guyacey shifting to short. The Bears host Springfield with Bishop, Owen, and Kahn available. The Bears–New Haven game was postponed by rain.

Frankie Fuller Bears Bridgeport Frankie New Haven Guyacey Springfield Jimmy Bishop Lem Owen Jerry Kahn

Holy Name League Tonight Brimming With Key Baseball Showdowns

Star infielder Jimmy Lesko leads St Stephen with a .722 batting average after 13 hits in 18 chances. Wargo of St Peters and Sorracco Meade of St Augustine follow, while Rushmorris of St Stephens tops runs with 14. St Stephens sits first with seven straight wins as league leaders. St Augustine leads team batting, with Sacred Hearts and St Marys also contending. standings show St Stephens at 1.000, St Augustines 0.833, and Peters 0.867 as results and assignments unfold across Diamond No 5 to 7.

Jimmy Lesko St. Stephen Lesko Wargo St. Peters Sorracco and Meade St. Augustine Rushmorris St. Stephens John Liptak St. Augustines Peters I. PG J. Peters St. Charles Sacred Hearts St. Marys Sacred Heart St Marys St. Charles AN Ise Peters Ubt. Marys Diamond Christy Beardsworth St Peters O’brien Royston

Baseball game line score and player notes from 2011

The summary lists base hits and players for a 2011 game with hite Hendrick Picinich Carey Bressler Vance Cruz Jocklyn Beckman Rixey and others. Cincinnati scored eight runs while the opponent had six. Vance pitched six hits and three strikeouts. Rixey took the loss. Umpires were Hart Rigler and Jorda. Time of game 149 minutes.

Hendrick Picinich Carey Bressler Vance Cruz Jocklyn Cincinnati Brile Beckman Rixey Hart, Rigler Jorda

Pittsfield Providence Game Halted In Rain

Rain halted the first game of a doubleheader between Providence and Pittsfield in the third inning. Umpire Stark balled off both games as field conditions worsened. Neither team had scored.

Providence Associated Press Pittsfield Stark

Chicago Bunches Rally To Down Phillies 6-5 In Tight Game

Chicago bunched timely hits to edge Philadelphia 6-5 after holding the visitors scoreless for seven innings. Brillheart faltered in the eighth as Chicago rallied, with Adams, Band, and Wilson among key contributors and Jones earning the win.

Chicago Phillies Associated Press Philadelphia Vieitora Brillheart

Waterbury and Stamford Boys on Amateur Card

Waterbury and Stamford boxers headline an amateur boxing card at Acorn A C arena Pleasure Beach Wednesday. Matchmaker Jim Dwyer also presents Kid Franke from Bridgeport and Lou Gallagher of New Haven. Last week’s show drew over 1200 fans and fans pledged strong support for Dwyer.

Jim Dwyer Simon Pures Waterbury Stamford Acorn A Red Porsy Milford Warrior Gallagher Jack G O'Meary Dwyer Pleasure Beach Acorn Arena

How They Stand Yesterday's Results Albany 5 Springfield 1

Yesterday's standings show Albany leading Springfield 5 to 1 in the only game listed. Today Springfield faces Bridgeport while Waterbury meets Platefield Providence Hartford and New Haven plays Albany. Other results include Cleveland beating New York 2 1 and a rain-soaked schedule in Boston Philadelphia and Chicago matchups with mixed outcomes.

Springfield Bridgeport Waterbury Providence Hartford New Haven Albany W. Albany Pittsfield Rew Haven Ale

E L Leading Hitters In Games Today

New York plays St Louis while Brooklyn visits Cincinnati Boston travels to Pittsburgh Philadelphia goes to Chicago Latem and 28 Portland five as Smith Starr Bennett and Roach lead hitters in a day of matchups and player notes

Chicago Philadelphia New York Washington Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Boston Brooklawn Sabo Phadelphis Kelleheroe Federict Brooklyn Cincinnati Pittsburgh Portland G. AB. R Schinkel Hart Hutier Pro Roser Pittsburgh St. Louis Redford Helgeth Alb England Philadelphia A Lawrence Lewiston Walebh and Synott Taylor and Bredshaw

Robins Defeat Cincinnati 2-1 For Fifth Place

Cincinnati August 1 Brooklyn edged Cincinnati in a tight 2-1 win to seize temporary fifth in the National League. Danzy Vance outpitched Eppa Rixey in a pitching duel and drove in a run with a fifth inning sacrifice fly.

Dazzy Vance Eppa Rixey Brooklyn Cincinnati Associated Press Danzy Vance

Mars Captures Saratoga Opener In Heavy Track

Mars ridden by Earl Sande outran Black Marie and Light Carbine to win the Saratoga handicap on opening day. Distraction won the two year old race, with Nassok and Brooms placing. Misa Rosedale led at Lincoln Fields in 1 45 9 6. Chicago won at Raceland with Little Cyn and Percentage nearby. Variation won at Raceland, Dingo was runner-up, Miss Maggie third.

New York Associated Press W. M. Drefford Mars Earl Sande Saratoga W. R. Coe Black Marie I. B. Humphreys Light Carbine Nassok Brooms Misa Rosedale Lincoln Fields Cogwherl Chicago Little Cyn Raceland Dingo Antil Miss Maggie

Louisville versus Syracuse game in the first international league match

In the opening first game of the session, Louisville faced Syracuse with a 102 to 006 score line noted. The Toronto game was called in the eighth inning allowing Louisville to catch a train after the delay.

Louisville Syracuse

Mill River Caddies Triumph Over Brooklawn in District Play

The Mill River caddies open Bridgeport district championship by defeating Brooklawn 7 to 1. Prea Carlin, a one armed player, stars with dominant play as every Mill River caddie scores and Tony Federict accounts for Brooklawn’s lone point.

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