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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1923

Page

6

Errors Dooms Local Nine In Extra Inning Loss

Local nine commits costly miscues allowing Bronkipi s Brasscos to win 3 to 2 in extras. Absent clear line scores, the report highlights Orbie s errors and key plays including an infield spill and RBI from Long and Ton shue. Gonzales and Kane figure in forced outs and late defense as the game twists into the eleventh.

Waterbury Orme Absan Kane Long Tonshue Gonzales Linson Rodriguez Brideewort LaValle Gillespie LeValle LaVa Poeye Fisher

Fragmented Text About National Games and Death

Reading shows a fragmentary report mentioning national games, a bridge, and an American death with yard dates and cities such as Detroit. The readable fragments are insufficient to establish a clear event, date, or names for a fuller headline and summary.

Lenox and Waly Face Final Recreation Clash

Lenox and Walynets clash on Lamond No. 1 in the final recreation of the league game of the week. Lenox leads the circuit but a win tomorrow night could stretch the gap. Walton acts as umpire and Mack assists after the senior.

Lamond No Stasigyv Actus Umpice

Locomobile and Holmes clash in seaside game

Fragmented report notes a designated clash between Locomobile and Holmes at a coastal site with players named Kelly Martir Varnerter and Jack O'Brien. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Holmes & Ninca Kelly Martir Jack O'Brien

Hodges Takes Lead Among Chess Players

A fragmented report notes Hodges moving ahead in a chess competition with a round between Mwuiectity and another player drawing. The text includes garbled names and places, reflecting OCR noise while preserving the core event: Hodges leading the field and a drawn round.

Hodges

Cleveland Slugfest Beats Washington 22 to 2

Cleveland hammered Washington in a decisive 22 to 2 slugging game. The mound work by Cleveland and batting pace overwhelmed Washington, reflecting a dominant home performance and signaling strong early-season form for Cleveland.

Smith 10 Fight Dhugrue Monday

Fragmentary notes reference a Monday fight involving Smith and Dhugrue with scattered names and phrases about other boxing names and events. The readable content does not form a coherent report but indicates a boxing card or results discussion with multiple fighters named in garbled text.

Delaney Halone semifinal set for August 31 card

Promoters at Polo Grounds announce Jack Delaney will face Halone in a semifinal bout on August 31 while Jock meets Bogash on August 23. The card also lists Paul Malone, Johnny Witesr, and other local figures shaping an attraction-laden bill at the venue.

Jack Delaney Halone Jock Bogash New York Su Lau Bogash Malone Paul Suir Malone Weels Min Polo Ground Tom Otourke Bovis Greb Johnny Witesr Younsis Jauk Ters Ipek Malone Johny Coane Flyan Ve. Biersy Galtundy Cehlin Haley Acthura Joan’ He

Dempsey Triumphs in Saratoga Bout Amid Rough Play

A muddled report describes Dempsey fighting through rough action at Saratoga. It mentions lifs, Fasy, and Mountaina in the Adirondacks, with Angel and a trainer present. The account is garbled but centers on Dempsey as a champion figure and a postbout scene.

Dempsey Saratoga

Cardinals Tie Braves In Series Final Game 7 6

In a tense final game, Cardinal players edged the Braves with a 7 to 6 score. Felix delivered key hits including two doubles, while Aine, Te es, and Rene contributed offensively. The match concluded the series amid a flurry of late runs and defensive plays.

Cardinals Brat Braves Aine Tees Rene Boston Felix Mlinals Vaetosy

Proposed boxing bout near Philadelphia on August 27

A proposed bout between two boxers near Philadelphia is set for August 27. Details remain unclear as OCR text is distorted.

Fishermen Mert Pontes Today

Fishermen schedule shows events across SprimetielA and Waterhus with gatherings in Tark City and weekend activities. Details are garbled but indicate Facing opponents and meetings through Sunday and Monday with planned demonstrations and discussions.

Findins

70 Play Veterans Tonight

Veterans face a 70 play challenge tonight as teams from the Y mingle arrange matches. The noted Barnune 5263 listing points to the event with local players and organizers coordinating the clash.

Williams Clouts His 29th Homer As Phillies Win

Philadelphia wins as Williams belts his 29th homer in a tense game. Key moments include late scoring and standout plays by teammates, with steals noted and pitchers burning through innings.

Williams Phillies

Hamilton Kills Big Rattle Snake

A student campers incident reports Hamilton killing a large rattlesnake near Bridgeport Avenue south of the bridge. The event followed a lengthy struggle before the snake was subdued. No injuries are described.

Hamilton

Relay Championship Dates Set by Athletic Union

Charles A. Dean, chairman of the athletic committee, announced calendar dates for the athletic union relay championships. The stages include 4, 2, and 1 mile relay events, designed to widen participation by allowing more athletes to form multiple relay teams. The schedule aims to enable broader entry for practice and competition across schools.

Charles A. Dean Amaieny Athles Unies Annauneas Oli Lil Heig Safsatis

Fohl Out as St Louis Manager. Friel to Lead Browns Soon

Lee Fohl is released as manager of the St. Louis Americans, with Browns owner Phil Ball saying the move is for the good of the game and player morale. Francois Friel, former Brown, may take over, while George Sisler could manage when his eyes permit and Danforth’s suspension last week sparked controversy.

T. Louis Lee Fohl St. Louis Americans L .B. von Weise Phil Ball Browns Fohl Sensor Friel Brown Bob Quinn Business Minager Boston Americans Felt Red Sox George Lister Friel Ball V. Fahl Broorns Dave Danforth Danforth Philadelphia Moriarty Frohi Cleverland Indians

Lavella to Train Firpo for Dempsky Bout in New York

Buenos Aires trainer A Lavella will prepare Luis Firpo for his heavyweight clash with Jack Dempsey in New York on September 14. G W Widmer, secretary of the challenger, said Lavella will replace Jim Forrest who has guided Firpo previously. Firpo weighed in at 193 pounds.

Diaxnapolis Isd R Lavella Buenos Aires Wil Luis Angel Flr Jack Demipsex New York G. W. Widmer Lavella Jim Forrest Trai Mirno Firpo Fidmer de Fo Firpo Joseinat

Gerhig Homers Again as Senators Rally to Win 3-1

Gerhig hits his third homer as the Senators score twice in Pittsburg. The game ends 3-1 with a strong pitching effort and late offense securing the win.

Gerhig Senators

Johnny Wilson Plans Public Reveal On Title Fight

Johnny Wilson speaks of proving himself real champion as he prepares to face Harry Greb at the Polo Grounds on August If Wilson wins he expects public confirmation of his crown while recounting a recent bout against Jack Taylor and Houlahan in which he felt challenged by his opponents' power.

Greb Tyan Johnny Wilson Harry Greb Polo Grounds Wilson Jack Taylor Houlahan Houlahon

Hale Continues Hitting Streak As Athletics Win

In Adelphia Aug 7 Hale kept his hitting streak alive with a triple two singles and a sacrifice in five trips as the team won 6 to 2. Galloway added four singles while McGowan started a standout center field catch to deny a home run. The Greyhounds beat Long Hill Rovers 3 2 with O Neil and O Connor and French contributing, Red Miller sidelined with a shoulder injury but expected back next week.

Adelphia The Greyhounds North End Long Hill Rovers O'Neil O'Cannor French Red Miller

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