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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

16

Bears Lose in Ninth to New Haven 2-1

New Haven Profs beat the Bears 2 to 1 in a one day tilt as a disputed ninth inning call by umpire Barnett sparked protest. Gene Martin led the Bears with three hits in five trips, Joe Leary made a stellar fence grab, and Bill Greason drove in the tying run with a single. Johnny Nagle was fined after the controversy, as Woodman pitched effectively for New Haven.

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East West Divide in Swimming Meet at Nesquicentennial Lake

East and West divided the first day of the man’s A.AL Lo swimming championships at Nesquicentennial Lake. Ethel Lack of Trinola won the 100 meters in 1 14 2/5, while Marie Wehsebau of Hawsh held the previous record at 1 12 1/5, as Dons O’Mara and Adelaide Lambert led a strong New York Worens club contingent. In the 1 mile free, Ethel McGavey of Womens Swim won decisively, beating Margaret Troviar of Philadelphia Tannerg. McGarry posted 27 minutes 16 seconds, with Florence Lesa and Mare among the finishers.

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Barretts Homer Gives White Sox Win Over Boston

Chicago defeats Boston 8 to 3 in the first game of the series as Bill Barrett hits a bases loaded homer in the seventh to tie and propel the White Sox. Ted Lyons earns the win, Barrett drives in two runs, and Schalk adds an RBI single.

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Bridgeport Man Named Hartford Senators Manager

Bill Lush of Bridgeport, former Navy mentor and ex player, was named manager of the Hartford Senators in the Eastern League after Gene Sheridan’s resignation. Lush vowed to improve a club mired in fifth place, with Morrisey added on option from New York to join today.

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Boston Boxing Show Planned for Monday at Scraven Field

Boston August 4 A boxing card at Scraven Field is planned for next Monday after weather and injuries delayed earlier events. Headlining is George Lee of Wor renter New England lightweight and welterweight champion, with Jack Zivie of Pittsburgh as a top rival.

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Brascos Fall 3-1 as Providence Beats Waterbury

In Waterbury Aug, Providence leads the league with a 3-1 win over Waterbury. Marquard pitches three innings of three hits, while Barron and Rodriguez lead Providence with strong fielding and power. Waterbury struggle to muster offense despite scattered hits and late-game pressure.

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Pirates And Braves Split In Double Header

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston 6 to 2 in the second game of a doubleheader after losing the opener 14 to 6. Jack Smith led the Pirates with eight hits in ten at bats. The Braves drove Vic Aldridge from the mound and collected 19 hits, but errors and baserunning miscues aided Pittsburgh’s comeback in the sixth.

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Local tennis players reach Bridgeman cup finals in Norfolk

In Norfolk, August 4, M Tall of New York and T Wilbur of Bridgeport won fourth round matches in the Bridgeman cup tennis tournament at the Norfolk Country Club. Third round results included Hall defeating Pemans and Wilbur beating Calder. First round doubles scheduled for tomorrow.

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Greb Loses New Jersey Driving Privilege

Former middleweight champion Greb was deprived of his driving license in New Jersey after speeding and resisting arrest. The incident involved a Chicago man, J A Whitney, arrested near Atlantic City and fined 60 dollars. The commissioner notified the secretary of state, citing the case for action.

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