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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1926

Page

6

Bears Fall to Pittsfield in Sloppy Loss at Newfield Park

Pittsfield Hillies beat the Bears 12 to 4 as Sperber hits a homer and Seaver extends a hitting streak to 34 games. Pitching by Jones shuts down the Bears early while Hillies rally in the sixth and final innings to pull away, with errors and fielding miscues fueling the late scoring surge. The Bears travel to New Haven and Waterbury for upcoming games.

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Cronsin and Long Power Pittsfield Past Bridgeport

Two base hits by Cronin and Long highlight a 9 inning game. Stapleton homered and drove in runs while Burkett Mayer Long Cronin stole bases totaling a strong offensive output.

Cronin Long Stapleton Sperhber Burkett Mayer Tongard Beeman Louble Shay Fuller Jon Long Pittsfield Bridgeport Jones Foreman Bishop Hite Wie

Di Julio Loses In NY Battle In Eight Round Thriller

New York November 3 special Henry Disulin a port contender for rave honors was dropped by a yaw decision in an eight round bout with Jimmy Bava at the Twenty Second Engineers arena. Bava won while the Engelin crowd booed and hissed the verdict. A rematch is likely in a few weeks. Pat Buffy, a former amateur, won as a knockout in the fifth round.

New York Henry Disulin Fport Jimmy Bava Evo Acmare Yeolare Bava Engelin Tie Vaulid Pat Buffy Vncal Oa Pene Serer Tiny

Springfield Defeats Providence 6-4 in Upset Victory

Aug 3 defeat by Springfield over Providence 6-4 featured Ekelson’s seventh inning base filling and Gutierres two base hit driving in three. Bedford hit a homer as part of a sharp game showing. The Vompo Bearlife guards plan a statewide swimming team with sprinters and distance runners under manager Charles Uldrich.

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Pirates Slaughter Phillies 14 to 2 in Philadelphia

The Pittsburgh Pirates overwhelmed the Philadelphia Phillies 14 to 2 in Philadelphia on August 8. The Pirates amassed 22 hits led by eight two baggers and three home runs, including Wright's eighth of the season. Bush allowed five hits but both Phillies runs came late.

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Danersk Seeks 10 Get Out Of League

Stamford Aug 3 Special At no meeting tonight of the Danersk Soccer football team and the committee in charge of the team an appeal was drawn up and forwarded to the National Council of the United States Soccer Football Association asking that the Danersk and Stamford soccer teams be permitted to withdraw from the Connecticut Association and affiliate with the Southern New York Football Association. The two teams have been endeavoring for some time to get out of the Connecticut Association but thus far their efforts have been successfully blocked.

Stamford Danersk National Counci United States Connecticut Association Southern New York Football Age Secialion

Waterbury to Hoist 1925 Pennant in Booster Day Clash

Waterbury hosts Providence Grays and the Brass Cos in a Booster Day event to celebrate the 1925 Eastern League pennant, with a 3,000 attendance goal. Before the game, players will compete in field events including sprints with Johnny Moore versus Plnt Thomas and others in throwing and lunging contests.

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Giants and Cubs split two games with Cooney homer

The Giants and Cubs split a doubleheader. Cooney homered in the sixth to back Chicago, as New York faded with heat. Florence left with heat in the eighth, and the opener went 5 4 to Chicago.

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State Tournament promotor plans 14 pound boxing event

Tony Probile of Nutmes stadium aims to stage a lightweight state tournament within two weeks to crown the leading 14 pound boxer. Candidates include Steve Cuher Bridgeport Georgie Day New Haven Eddie Gerd Meriden Tommy Jarrett New Haven Mickey Travers Haven.

Tony Probile Live Wire New Haven Nutmes Stadium Paolilla Steve Cuher Bridgeport Georgie Day Eddie Gerd Meriden Tommy Jarrett Mickey Travers Haven

Ruth Threatened With Arrest For Fishing

DETROIT August 3 Babbe Ruth Yankee star will be arrested next Monday at Navin Field if he fails to appear Saturday in Brighton Michigan to face trial on charges of fishing out of season and without a resident's license Conservation officer CC B Mkinxon said Ruth was arrested on his last Detroit visit while fishing with friends and was released to play again for the Tigers.

Detroit Babbe" Ruth Navin Wich Brighton Mich Neenae B. Mkinxon Oakland Livingstone Ruth Ruth San Tigers

Saxon 10 Train With Champion Saxon 10 Train With Champion

Johnny Saxon a leading welterweight from the Jon Smuth Lon Angel stable has been engaged by heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey as sparring partner for the Tunney title defense at Yankee Stadium on September 14. Saxon will join Dempsey in Saratoga Springs or soon after Dempsey’s arrival this week.

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Poughkeepsie and Brewster Lead NYCO League Start Second Half

Poughkeepsie and Brewster share first in the NYCO Semi-Pro circuit after two straight wins each in the second round. Williams of Stamford leads hitters as Poughkeepsie tops season standings by a single game over Wilton, with Blake of Danbury and others mentioned in batting races.

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