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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
8
August 6 Bridgeport Bears routed Worcester 7 to 1. Kaiser Wilhelm sparked the comeback with late scoring as Bridgeport halted Worcester’s eight game win run. Drew Delivers for Bridgeport with crucial hits and three runs in the late innings.
Edward J. Shugaue notes the Bears sink toward seventh in the Eastern League due to weak batting and inconsistent team play. He praises Runser and Henzel infield work, notes Burns may return, and cites accidents tied to lack of captaincy. Major leaguers and prospects are listed as possible future picks.
A fragmented ad style note features a speaker blushing at a smile and dapper figures in funny outfits. The narrator contemplates posing in pajamas and a night shirt, weighing fashion choices amid self-conscious humor.
Edward T. Buckingham defeated W Benedict in straight sets to reach the third round of the municipal tennis championship at Seaside Park. Buckingham led all stages of the match winning 6-0 and advances to today's events alongside top singles players and doubles pairings.
The Baseball Officials have scheduled a game tonight at Chimps Farm, starting at 6 15 o clock. Hire men are requested to report at 8 o'clock on the diamond.
Headlines report bids for a September heavyweight title bout between Gene Tunney and Harry Wills in New York. Polo Grounds A C and Tex Rickard push to stage the fight with talks at Saratoga and Yankee Stadium, while Mullins weighs offers from abroad and local clubs.
Diamond No 5 hosts American Tube and Bridgeport Brass in a 1:31 p m game with Umpire Treat and Scorer Steardsworth. Later at 3 30 p m American Chain faces General Electric with umpire Whaley and scorer Beirdsworth.
Norfolk report shows third round tennis results from the Bridgeman cup at Norfolk Country Club. Matches include Percy Kynaston Borkwell defeating C E Cameron 6-1 6-2. R Tagen beating J Lewin 4-9 6-1. Witch Hire Institute Texas over William Rosenbaum 2-6 6-3 8-6. A Persons over C Baker Williama College 6-1 6-3. Von Bermuth defeating Fo Hopkins 6-2 8-8. Mr Yonker defeating 1H Conover 6-3 6-4.
Two postponed games set for Sunday afternoon in the Senter fly baseball league at Seattle Park. The Savayd face the Red Sox and the Crashes meet the White Eagles. The Sokol Rosebudgers lead with six victories and two losses.
The Junior City League title race remains undecided as games are set for Seaside Park on Sunday. Hearts face St Charles with a potential paths to the Madisons if victorious, while a Saints win would crown the Maisons. Standings show Magisona and Hearts leading with several teams in pursuit.
A double header in Recreation League play is set for Newfield Park Sunday afternoon with games starting at 2 pm. Organizer Gene Kelly promotes the affair and the Kiceys clash Sacred Heart in the final game.
The Public Markets and Walnuta played to a tie in a Recreation League game at Seaside Park last night. The contest was called in the seventh inning due to darkness.
Waterbury fell to Albany 4 to 0 in Albany as the Brasscos continued a five game losing streak. The home team stranded 13 runners, failing to hit when it mattered most as the Hawks pulled away.
Reported first and second games feature Rochester versus Jersey City with players Levsen Lake Sloan and Frei against Yowell Head Zetlars Cantrell Vincent Freitag. Toronto and Reading contest notes include Readine Thomas Manion Wilson O Neil Satterfield Hawkins Smallwood McCarthy. Buffalo Baltimore and Syracuse Providence matches also listed with limited details.
The record lists teams and scores including Paul 1 over Columbus 11 and Minneapolis 5 over Toledo 8 with other results for Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 7 and Milwaukee 14 Louisville 4, reflecting a concise standings snippet.
In Little Rock five innings the Little Rock at Atlanta game was halted by darkness. Memphis lost 0 to 4 at Birmingham as Chattanooga defeated Mobile 1 to 0. Nashville at New Orleans postponed by rain.
The Knicker Girls beat the Pal Club 10 to 7 in seven innings at Seaside Park. A four run rally in the final frame sealed the win for the league leaders. Carrie Gerald starred in the victory.
The Berkshire nine plan a strong run for the Junior City championship in the remaining weeks of the season. A slow start in City League hurt their bid but roster upgrades now give them a chance to arrange a one game post season with the pennant winner in that circuit. The Shires batting is highlighted as the Junior League season proceeds.
Yesterday results show Boston defeating St Louis 6 to 4, Pittsburgh 5 Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 1, Cincinnati 9 New York. Today fixtures include Boston at St Louis, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at Chicago, New York at Cincinnati.
The record shows top hitters Fayra Wor and teammates listed with abbreviated stats including AB R H AV and others.Highlights include Wor 46 runs and 103 hits, Dar Donahue 82 AB 7 4 90, and Slepmann Alb 71 82 k. The data appears as a fragment from a box score with player codes and numeric totals.
Birmingham announces the sale of pitcher Frank Woodward to Worcester in the East Maine league transfer. The move comes from the Birmingham Southern Association and impacts the Worcester club roster.
The Harvey Hubbell team meets Bullard's squad in a Twilight League game at Seaside Park tonight. Secretary Joe Sterbeck aims to clear postponed games by this format. Gallaher or Lille will start for Hubbell with Sage catching. Dalway or Leonowice probable for Bullards. Miller to bat and defend.
The Bears face Albany this afternoon at the Eagle Street pasture while the Hawks travel here tomorrow for a Sunday game. It marks the Joils first Sabbath Day away from their home hall since the Eastern League began.
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