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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

17

Pirates Sweep doubleheader as Kremer stars with homer

Pittsburgh moved within a half game of the Cubs by winning both ends of a twin bill from Philadelphia 8 to 5 and 7 to 3. Ray Kremer led the nightcap with a homer and two singles while driving in a pair. The opener featured a late four run surge by the Pirates to pull away.

Pirates Kremer Homer Pittsburgh Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Cubs Ray Kremer Corsairs

Nationals Sweep Browns In Doubleheader Win

Washington defeats St Louis 5-1 in opener. In game two Thurston pitchers Washington to an 11-2 win as Zachary dominates the Browns. Thirteen Browns stranded, Gaston allows seventeen hits. Notable: Speaker hits a three-base shot and Williams steals, Goslin and Reeves sacrifice.

Washington Associated Preas Tom Zachary St Louis Browns Thurston Gaston Po Ricerf i Harris Ruel J Gostin Bluege Reeves Zachary St Louis

Buckeye Blank Philadelphia 3-0 in Cleveland win

Cleveland Indians shut out the Philadelphia Athletics 3 to 0 as Buckeye Garland, reinstated after a four day suspension, limited the Athletics to five scattered hits. Lefty Grove pitched well but surrendered five runs on Buckeye’s batting.

Philadelphia Associated Press Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Garland Buckeye Athletics Lefty Grove Indians

Grove Rally Halts Phillies as 8th Inning Push Wins

In a tense late frame, Grove bats with two outs to push across the decisive run in the eighth, lifting the team over Philadelphia after a rugged start. Clevetlana’s coast-to-coast defense stifled opponents, sealing the 600 mark in a standout performance.

Baseball game summary for 110-3 290-0 matchup

Two base hits by Summa and J Sewell along with sacrifices by Buckeye and Jamie Son. J Sewell connected on a double play to Burns. Cleveland left on base eight to Philadelphia six. Buckeye issued four walks to Grove one. Grove struck out twice, Buckeye once. Grove allowed eight hits. Pitchers Grave was charged with the loss. Umpires Hildebrand McGowan and Gel el. Time of game 1 46.

Wright Leach Rhyne Pruett Cuyter Harris Cuyter Harris Thompson Cooney Wrightstone Wrightson Philadelphia Pittsburgh Bruix Meadows Willoughby Mildus Cuvier Po Ware Gooch Kremer Harris Ulrich Ulrich Haris Scott Lowee Piteher Ulrich Umpues Jorda Tirt Rigler Summa J. Sewell L Sewell Buckeye Jamieson Burns Cleveland Grove Kowers Hildebrand McGowan Gelel Barrett

Mohicans Top Mohawks 7 To 2 In Beechwood Clash

The Mohicans defeated the Mohawks by seven to two at Beechwood. Sacowitz homered, the game featured strong pitching from B Sacowitz and Buglione for Mohicans while F Kelly and T Pettite led the Mohawks. Lenox A A beat Sokols in the twilight league feature.

Mohicans Mohawks Beechwood Sacowitz B Sacowitz Buglione Mohawk Battery F. Kelly T Pettite Lenox A. A Sokols

Black Sox Seek Games With Combines in City Streak

The Black Sox, a fast aggregation from 1928, have reorganized and are ready to meet top city teams including the DeMolays, Lockwoods, West Ends, and Auburna. For games call Barnum 1198 or Barnum 1951. G Jsler of Iranistan Avenue manages the team.

Black Sox Lockwoods West Ends Auburna Barnum G. Jsler Iranistan Avenue

Hunt Club Polo Team to Meet Greenwich

The Fairfield County Hunt Club Polo team will meet the Greenwich polo team in a return contest tomorrow afternoon at Greenwich. The previous game ended in a 6 to 6 tie and Nash Mathews returns after missing the last Saturday match against Ox Ridge. Fairfield has one win, one tie, and one loss to date.

Fairfield County Hunt Club Greenwich Hunt Club Nash Mathews Fairfield Ox Ridge

Lenox Tops Sokols to Tie Twilight League Lead

Lenox A A combine defeated Sokols 6 to 1 last night to move into a tie for first in the Fairfield Twilight league. Lenox scored all six runs in the fourth inning despite collecting only two hits off pitcher Fagan. In another Twilight game, the Southport Firemen beat Handy Harman 10 to 8.

Lenox A. A Sokols Lenox Fagan Southport Firemen Handy Harmen Fairfield Lenox Conscous A. Herb Targen Plura Handy-Harman Blatter Drew Abhistrand Reszepko Johnsen Ruasell Kycig

Recreation Bulletin for Aug 6 7 Activities and Leagues

Saturday and Sunday schedules list multiple Diamond fields and leagues including 40-Industrial, 30-Open, 80-Bldg Trades, and 30-Open, with teams such as Sprague Meter Crans Co White Rose and long list of local squads at Beechwood Park and surrounding fields. Highlights include junior city league play, district rovers, and several open times across Diamond Nos 5 6 and 8 with varied matchups and times across Aug 6 and 7.

Hamond Owen Beechwood Fark Sprague Meter-Crans Co Rovers Orioles White Rose Co Long Hill Waysides Cath. Sokols Cyrils Ewan Engraving Bellmonts Young Cubs Blue Eagles Cardinals Beechwood Park Auburns Opan Bios Tae

Red Sox win second straight over White Sox 2 1

Boston gains a 2-1 victory as Hoffmann drives in the decisive run in the eighth inning aided by Welzer’s sacrifice and Myers’ grounder misplayed for a two bagger. Jacobs held Boston to five innings before Chicago stranded 12, while Boston left 6 on base.

Boston Associated Press Red Sox Chicago White Sox Hoffmann Welzer Myers Jacobs

Favorites Lose In State Play At Norfolk

The Bridgman cup tennis tourney at Norfolk Country Club saw top seeds fall in the fourth round on day three. Percy Kynaston of Rockville Centre lost to Hoby Hyde of Hartford 7-5 7-5, while Allyn Behr of Brooklyn was defeated by Frank Bonneau 6-4 6-4. Semi finals set Hyde vs Gorchakoff and Bonneau vs Sheridan for Saturday’s finish.

Norfolk Norfolk Country Club Percy Kynaston Rockville Center Hoby Hyde Hartford Allyn Behr Broklyn Frank Bonneau Norville Craig Hyde HB Gorchakoff Occidental College Bonneau R. Sheridan New Rochelle J H Appleton Springfield R Sheridan Greff Hyrte Kynaston Bonnear Behr Gorchakoff Huser Sheridan Barry Grant Atlanta Stehr Hallock Weller Fitch Nearing Giehr Morehead Calder Craig Pitman Sel Jer Swift Barr Grant Barnes Sterling Kitchen Gorchanoff Seller

Heathcote's decisive triple seals Cubs 5 4 over Boston

Heathcote delivered a three base hit in the eighth after walks set the stage, lifting Chicago to a 5 4 win over Boston. Genewich exited earlier tied game as Root faltered, R Smith and Heathcote combined to erase Boston's lead, Braves rallied in the ninth but Farrell held.

Chicago Asociat Ed Press Heathcote Adama Engtieh Cubs Boston Charley Boothi Genewich Braves Root Beeton R Smith Heath Gates Farrell

Boston Beats Chicago In Big League Tilt

E L leading hitters went 7 for Boston rooted in the late innings. Hartnett Fourie Envilish Root High among top batters. Chicago collected 11 hits while Boston had 12. Root credited with winning pitcher and R Smith took the loss. Time of game 1 hour 2 minutes 31 seconds. Ampth Mick, Kiem and McLaughlin noted.

Root Boston Genewich Sith In & Lin R. Smith Ampht Mick Kiem McLaughlin Gane

Colored teams clash for state title at Beas Ole Park

The Howards of Bridgearke face the Hartford Colored State in the championship at Beas Ole Park on Sunday August 1. Hartford Stars have long led the race but Howards aim to end their reign. Manager Nims calls all Howard players to report at 11:00 a.m.

Beas Olue Park Howards Bridgearke Hartford Hartford Colored Stars Howards Ae Nims Howard Hartford C Roberts Ieee Jenene Carter P Fee Scott Lancaster Curran Weaver

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