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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1925

Page

17

Indians Rally Stuns A's In Short 65 Minute Tilt

After losing game one Cleveland Indians win the second 2 0 as Rommel defeats Uhle in a quick hurling duel. Spurgeon and Jamieson post two singles for Cleveland while Simmons belts his 18th homer for Philadelphia. Shortest game in the American League this season at 65 minutes with two base hits by Speak and a home run by Simmons.

Philadelphia Cleveland Indians Athletics Rommel Uhle Mackmen Cochrane Simmons Indians Poth Spurgeon Jamieson Chicago New York Welch Rf Simmons Ct F Hale Miller Galloway OI Cochrane c Perkins French Guinn P Helmach Bf Berry zRan Mth Cleveland Welch Hale Heimach Baxen Buckeye Quinn McNulty J. Sewell Burns Bourgreon Lutzke Myatt Bishop Lamar Poole Philadelphis Sewell Chio Chie MoeGowan Owens Geisel

Profs Win Inning Seals 7-6 Result Over Herd

New Haven built a big fourth to score seven runs and defeat Springfield 7 to 6. Five pitchers used. Morrell earned the win with Mayberry taking the loss as the game ended 7-6 in 2:15.

Springfield Aug. T New Haven Martin Cf Gleason DY Mayer Pelee Bowman If D Miller Rf Hauk Murray Lerain Morrell P A Hyman P Nichula P O H Poa Rosse Et Bot Herrera Lebeauf Obererf Benes Miederkorn O'Neil Christy Standaert Halden Mayberry Miller Bowman Martin Bones Lebeau Marrell Mayer Morrell Hyman Saunders Saun Nicholson Cholden Niederkorn Morrel Maybeery Kunn and Rorty Saundera

Mayne Munn Seeks Dempsey Boxing Challenge

Wayne Munn former heavyweight wrestling champion and ex Nebraska football star works a Caldwell farm. He and manager Gabe Kaufman plan to secure a Dempsey bout in Los Angeles, risking a return to boxing if negotiations succeed.

Boise Idaho

Dunn Considers McLaughlin for Orioles Trial

Jack Dunn, owner and manager of the Orioles, favors trying young talent. A sand-letter find in Brooklyn highlights McLaughlin, a brilliant shortstop in semi pro play. Dunn and McLaughlin may begin trial in Baltimore with the Orioles after Vertarvel’s recommendation.

Jack Dunn Baltimore Hrugler Weetervelt Gianta Brooklyn McLaughlin Vertarvel Dunn Oriole Bia

Walter Patterson to attempt ten mile swim Sunday

Bridgeport's acting long distance swimmer Walter Patterson will swim roughly ten miles from Miadieground light to Pleasure Beach on Sunday. He hopes to complete the course in about six hours, aiming to beat Henry Sullivan's time from last year who logged eight hours. Patterson previously swam the Sound ten years ago and once tried the English Channel two years ago.

Walter Patterson Bridgeport

Recreation Bulletin for Seaside Park Areas

Recreation bulletin lists weekend schedules for multiple diamonds at Seaside Park including Mig League Ind League and Open times. Sunday shows Harrison teams and Jr City Leagues, with various open and city league slots across Diamonds 1 to 9 and Yellow Mill.

Seaside Park Seqside Park Lockwoods St. John’s Fellowcraft Yellow Mill Beardsley Park Mamond Harrison O- Sr City Leaggue Seaside Parks D. M. Read Jr. Hee

Drewes Beats Jacobs For 1924 Municipal Tennis Crown

In Baltimore on August 7 Ted Drewes of St. Louis defeated Eddie Jacobs of Baltimore in straight sets to win the 1924 national municipal tennis championship. Scores were 8-6 5-0 6-4.

Baltimoras Ted Drewes St. Louis Eddie Jacobs Balthmore

Grimm Stars For Cubs In 3 1 Victory Over Phillies

Charley Grimm homered in the sixth and added a double to drive Chicago past Philadelphia 3 to 1. Blake held the Phillies to five hits as Chicago built an early lead and held on for the win.

Grimm CUBS Phillies Chicago Charley Grimm Philadelphia Blake Hawks Huber Leach Wrightstone Harper Rf Hentine Fonseca O Kimmick Ob Friberg Carlson Harper Kimmick Adams Brooks Loach Sacrifice Maranville Henline Maran

Pittsfield Beats Waterbury 7 2 Behind Douglas Hurling

Pittsfield defeated Waterbury 7 to 2 in a game at Pittsfield. Douglas hurled effectively holding Waterbury to seven hits, two after two were out in the ninth. The locals turned four double plays, and Fuller collected three doubles and two singles, driving in four runs in the third inning.

Pittsfield Waterbury Douglas Fuller Mass Worcester Eng Worcestershire Worcester County Touchstone Rf Partridge Schauffel c Fuller P Rush McCarthy Bishop P Battel Gouger Oj Hung Medford Cf Thomas Collins Purcel MacPhee Caulway Douglas P Bishop Dougeas Lush McDonald and Brown

Young Emmets Seek State Crown Bid In New Haven Games

The Young Emmets Gaelic team aims for the state championship held by the Mitchells of New Haven after defeating the Tipperary New York Junior champions 7 to 3 at Lordship Meadows last Sunday.

Emmet Mitchells of New Haven Emmets New York Lordship Meadows

Dr Warren Hall Dominates Abbott In Municipal Tennis

In Bea Ride Park, Dr Warren Hall defeated Harry Abbott in straight sets 6-1 6-1 to win in the Municipal tennis second round. Tom Wilber posted a double victory advancing to the third round with two five set wins. Buckingham and Weldlich won their doubles 6-2 6-0, while Carmenetti and Hoffman beat Peck and Porter 6-1 6-3.

R. Warren Hall Abbott Wilber Warren Hall Harry Abbott Bea- Ride Park Buckingham Weldlich Waterman Tom Wilber Vicory Kenneth Knapp William Davenport Carmenetti Hoffman Peck Porter

Browns Whitewash Washington in third game

Giard allowed four hits as St. Louis defeated Washington 3 to 0 to take the series. Hargrave belted a homer for St. Louis in the third, while Bluege and Jacobson added key moments as the Browns capitalized on opportunistic defense and timely hitting.

Washington Glard St. Louis Pathy Hargrave Homer Giard Browns E& McNeely Cf S. Harry Rice Goslin Judge Bluege Bob F Peck Ruel Boo BO Caveleskie Gregs Russell Do! J Harris Severeld Caveleskie Gregg Lave Jacobson Stoten Hluege Doulte Lamotie McManus

Mickey Walker Weto bout postponed by rain in Chicago

Boxing card at East Chicago was called off at 7 tonight due to rain. The Mickey Walker Billy Weto fight and the same card will be staged next Monday night.

Chicago Mickey Walker Billy Weto East Chicago

King Solomon Set to Fight Renault for Heavyweight Shine

New York reports King Solomon of Panama, among the era’s top heavyweights, will face Canadian champion Jack Renault in a 15 round final at the Queensboro Athletic Club in Long Island City next Monday night. Solomon’s handlers claim he will mirror Luis Angel Firpo in interest and performance. Solomon, born in Panama to Jewish parents, has fought 21 bouts since entering the United States, with notable victories over Romero Rojas and Sailor Maxted after earlier wins in Peru and Panama. He has some disputed losses to Jack Sharkey and Jimmy Maloney in Boston.

New York King Solomon Panama Sale Woodman George Lawrence Solomon Jacl Renault Queensboro Athletic Club Long Island City Luis Angel Firpo Peru Mike Wallace Young Stribling Romero Rojas Ad Stone Sailor Maxted Toslon Jack Sharkey Jimmy Maloney King Collett Shenecongett Country Club New London America United States L. Phelps Dorothy Kiotz Chicago Mis Mount Vernon Himelf Fairfield Collett-Sweeteer

Dauss Handles Yankees in 3-1 Detroit Victory

Detroit defeated New York 3 to 1 as George Dauss limited the Yankees to five hits. Heilmann and Manush produced key hits including a first inning two-run sequence sparked by Fothergill and Johnson, with Heilmann adding an infield out and a seventh inning RBI to seal the lead.

New York Detroit Yankees George Dauss Fothergirl E. Johnson Manush Heilmann HR. Johnson Blue Haney O'Rourke Fothergill Brie Tavener Bassler Dauss Combs Johnson Ruth Meusel If Gehrig Shanks Schang Wanninger Pannock Veach Shocker Pennock Ush Hellmann EB. Johnson Balla Ormsby, Nalin and Moriarity

Marconi Wins Feature at Spa in Quiet Victory

Saratoga Springs N Y Belair Stud’s Marconi led the Spectation Handicap as the favorite, pulling clear from Zeebrugge and Jibe to win by a length with the latter closing for a distant second. Fore Mhe and Forward Pas followed in the field.

O'Nell Sevier Saratoga Springs Barnard Luss James Lutier Jibe J. O. Hichardson Grung Marcon Lke Ghoud Frank Stevens Marconi Zeebrugge

Eight Brilliant Golfers Play In Invitation Tourney On Sasco Hill

Fairfield notices announce an invitation golf tournament at Sasco Hill Course with Miss Glenna Collett and Jess Sweester headlining. Collett, renowned amateur, aims to defend past victories and challenge strong competition including Mrs Sterret and Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hure.

Sasco Hill Fairfield Glenna Cobylett Tha Collett Jess Sweester

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