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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1927

Page

6

Bears Fall Short as Ponies Rally in Newfield Park

Springfield Ponies defeated the Bears 6 to 3 at Newfield Park in the first game of a two game series. Bunny Hearn mixed fast and curve to frustrate the Bears who left 16 men on base as Emmerich and Fuller provided the best team hitting while Bartell and Bloomer also contributed. The Bears stay for another game today as rain softened grounds receded.

Bears Springfield Ponies Newfield Park Hercore Bunny Hearn Bridgeport Bunny Jerry Kahn Pontes Fearn Stapleton Joe Bloomer Balla Bobby Emmerson Dick Bartell Ormer Ealler Bartell Emmerich Frankie Fuller Roser Boose Baumerich Donahue Fuller Meyer Bloomer Hardener Hower Herrera Bosse Macklin Ponies Johnson Wight Benes MieXergall Bedford Walsed Barrell

Hearn Again as Springfield Beats Bridgeport

Springfield wins 2-0 at Bridgeport in game one with Hartell Nichergall and Johnson Stapleton collecting multiple hits. Hearn earns win with 6 hits allowed over seven innings. White and Moran share pitching duties.

Odd Ball Observations From A Giddy Street Scene

The notes describe amused spectators, long whiskers, and old men preparing to dress in funny clothes. The lively crowd anticipates playful antics, imagining them becoming tramps or gypsies as they improvise costumes and mischief.

Senators Win 1-0 Behind Two Safeties by Thomas

Thomas allowed two safeties and held Providence to two hits as the Senators defeated the Grays 1 to 0. Davis starred in the field and at the bat, anchoring the win in Hartford on August 2.

Thomas Senators Hartford Associated Press Providence Grays Davis

Browns Split Close Games With Boston Club

In Boston on August 2 the Browns and Red Sox split a doubleheader with two tight games. The Browns won 3 to 2 as Stewart outpitched MacFayden in a pitchers duel. In game two Hal Willie held the Browns to two scratch hits as Boston won 3 to 0. St Louis managed its first hit in the seventh when Sisler lined out to left center and O Rourke slapped a bunt for a hit. Wiltse contributed two of Boston's seven hits.

Boston Associated Press St. Louis Browns Stewart MacFayden Hal Willie Boston Red Sox Sisler O'Rourke Ibent Wiltse Po McNamara Ef Rodriguez Butler Kane O'Rourke Harris If Bennett Rf MacPhee Ib Knothe Williams Cronin Ekelson P Miller Am Adams Oy Scheng Gerber Hartford J Fleming G Bolton Davis Po Keesey Rothrock Schinkel Hartley C Comiskey Myer Brahe Flagstead Schmedtl Regan Neiderkern Tarbert Thomas P Shaner Hoffmann Providence Louis Rodriguez Miller Hoffman Willem Shaner O'Rourke Stewart Exelson Stark Schangz Adam Gerberto McDonald Adams Todt MW R McFayren Stewartsi McFayden van Graflan Rowland Connally Louis Ogoogcova Tos Ton Melliso Bisler Bennett O'Neil Rothrock St. Lets Lefe Rowland An Gratian Connell

Athletics defeat White Sox in twelfth inning comeback

Albany tops New Haven 6 1 after five runs in seventh. In Philadelphia, Chicago White Sox win game one 7 4, Athletics take game two in twelve innings 6 5. Bibl Falk goes 4 for 4 in opener, Foxx triple and Collins single spark late rally, Cochrane belted decisive homer in twelfth.

Albany Associated Pregs New Haven Hopkins Philadelpeta Associated Press Chicago White Sox Philadelphia Athletics Sox Athletics Bibl Falk Rius Penne Alex Metzler Foxx Collins Mickey Cochrane

Heinie Zimmerman to Wed in Massachusetts

Worcester former Giants star third baseman Heinie Zimmerman will marry Christine Vogee of Milford. Banns published at St Marys Milford set for August 16. Zimmerman, now a salesman, gained fame for a 1920 World Series chase against Collins and the Athletics.

Milford, Mess Associated Press Walter ‘Heinie’ Zimmerman Worcester New York Giants Benedict St. Mary's Church Christine Vogee Milford Helrie Giants Collins Athletics

One Day Golf Tourneys Scheduled in New Haven District

Golfers from Bridgeport and across the state converge on New Haven for two one day tours by the Connecticut Golf Association. Secretary Robert R Pryde expects over 226 players at New Haven Country Club Whitneyville today and Race Brook County Club Orance tomorrow. Prizes include first to third low gross and low net for several divisions plus honey and 18 hole low gross and net awards.

Briagepat New Haven Connecticut Golf Association Robert R. Pryde Whitneyville Race Brook Orance

Brasscos Defeat Pittsfield 2 to 1 on Torphy’s hit

Waterbury beat Pittsfield 2 to 1 in the afternoon game. Torphy delivered the key two-run hit after Gill forced a chance at a double play, and Bates singled with Baldwin doubling to bring Pittsfield a seventh inning score.

Pittsfield Associated Press Waterbury Torphy Taber Gill Bates Baldwin

Men’s Title Tourney Opens at Mill River

The Mill River Country Club hosts the qualifying round for the men’s championship, running through Sunday with an expected field of over 30 entrants. Defending champion Sid Mott returns to defend his title as Mill River prepares two team matches this month, hosting Ridgewood of Danbury and Meadowbrook of Hamden at Mill River.

Mill River Country Club Mill River Sid Mott MIL River Country Club Mill River Combine Ridgewood Danbury Meadowbrook Country Club Hamden Mill Riv

Leading Hitters and Game Summary in Baseball Clash

The report lists leading hitters with at least Hertford, Providence, Bridgeport, Springfield, Albany and Chicago players. Ward and Hale stole bases while Blankenship and Connally drew walks as Ehmke earned strikeouts. Grove was the winning pitcher over Connally in a 2:25 game with various fielder feats and errors noted.

Blankenship Metzler Cochrane Ward Hale Falk French Galloway Clancy Cobb Peck Climey Chicago Philadelphia Connally Ehmke Conway Gray Grove McCuray Oqweng and Geisel

Cubs Pull Ahead With 6 2 Win Over Phillies

Chicago's Cubs beat Philadelphia 6 to 2 to widen their lead in the race. Alex Ferguson faltered in the second, as Earl Webb sparked a four-run burst with a double plating Adama and Engl. Webb added an insurance run in the sixth as the Cubs folded fast after the third.

Ferguson CUBS PHILS Chicago Associated Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Alex Ferguson Earl Webb Adama Engl Nish Webb Burh Sable Bush

Mott and Doyle Clash for Milford School Cup Final

Mill River golfers Bid Mott and Larry Doyle reach the Milford School Cup final after winning their semifinal matches. Mott defeated Irving Louden 1 up after 18 holes, while Doyle crushed W Richardson 32 up with 1 to go. The championship final will be played at their convenience.

Mill River Bid Mott Larry Doyle Mott Irving Louden Doyle W. H. Richardson

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