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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1923

Page

11

Dozen Pitchers Used In One Of Weirdest MLB Games

Dozen pitchers were used in a marathon game where the St. Louis Cardinals toppled the league leading Giants 13 to 12 in the fifteenth inning. Low Norths contributed a crucial single, while McGrew deployed six pitchers for the Cardinals and Giants. The contest featured eight errors by the Giants and wide participation from both sides, with late scoring shifts and multiple defensive miscues shaping a bizarre, one of a kind major league tilt.

North ST. Louis Aue Low Norths Ind Cardinals Giants McGrew Coals Ires Pllamantea Ruckey

Westports to Play Redding Combine Sunday Game

Westports head to face Redding Combine on Sunday after nine straight wins. Vornkahl and Lirenan lead Westports while Sarco Rama and John Brenan provide support as locals prepare for another tough midweek contest.

Westports Redding Westport Wes Cotope Reali Gt Exens Vornkahl Lirennan Sarco Rama Jehn Brena

John McGraw Praises Bancroft Spirit

John McGraw lauds the spirit of Bancroft with remarks on reading and civic virtue. The fragmentary text shows him endorsing communal effort and legacy, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR. The piece references reading, admiration from McGraw, and local civic sentiment.

John McGraw Bancroft

Babe Adams Steady as Pirates Edge Dodgers

Babe Adams pitched steadily for Pittsburgh as the Pirates defeated Brooklyn. timely hitting and a remarkable one hand catch by Maron Ville outlined the game, with a key double play involving Kaynar. Final score details are partial in the readable text.

Babe Adams Pirates Dodgers Pittsburgh Brogulyn Fournier Dodger Kaynar Brooklyn

Fairfield Legion to Meet Lenox in Sunday Game at Sherman Field

Fairfield Aug Special The American Legion nine hosts Lenox A A at Sherman Field in a return contest. Lenox, improved with new players Henry on the mound and Cretela at second, seeks revenge after losing here last visit. Legion, confident after recent wins, plans Farrell behind the plate and OConnell catching, with Brewster at second and Michaels at short.

Fairfield Sherman Field American Legion Lenox A. A Lenox Lenox ¢Ombine Fighenry Cretela Moran John M. Donaldson Leahy Baily Legion Farrell O'Connell J. Michaels Center Brewster Draya Schiller

Atleen Riggin Aims For Olympic Team In Long Beach Trials

The article notes Atleen Riggin training intensely at the Olympia springboard and planning to compete in the open-air pool trials at Long Beach. It highlights other competitors like Miss Helen Wath Ueathaara, Florence Brt rational junior champion, Ada Mann, and the Pangita Canal Zone entrant among a host of stars.

Long Beach Olympia Helen Florence Brt Rational Ada Mann Pangita Canal Firienoder Fedeer Oh Anyden

Athletics Triumph Over White Sox 21 to 5 in Final Chicago Series

Philadelphia Aug. 9 Hale and Wech each had four hits guiding the Athletics past the White Sox 21 to 5. Hale and Scheer homered as Philadelphia erupted for 22 hits. Pitchers Cyengros Leverette Blankenship and Proctor were tagged for runs while Hauser, McGowan and Miller led Chicago with key hits.

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Senators Shut Out Albany 8-0 In Hartford Series Tie Breaker

Gormer Wilson 18 delivered a hard hitting game as the Senators blanked Albany 8-0 in Hartford to take the series. Sloat pitched well allowing only two hits, Schinkel yielded a single in the second and a Shanley triple in the fourth, securing the decisive win.

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Bentley Proving Worth to Giants After Rough Start

Jack Bentley, cost New York Giants a high price, arrives amid doubt after a spring setback and weight gain. His early NL outings were tough, but he has shown bat skills as a pinch hitter and solid pitching form, helping McGraw’s confidence grow again.

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The Road Home and World Mother Welcoming All

Poem by Grantland Rice reflecting on reunion and peace. It contemplates returning home after struggle, the World Mother’s embrace, and the resting place under the rose-crowned sod. It evokes faith, brotherhood, and the enduring comfort of home.

Ylame Earth Sefe

BOUT STOPPED IN SEVENTH TO SAVE NOBLE DRAW

In Chicago and New York reports, bouts ended in a seventh round stoppage to save Noble and lead to a draw. Moran and Bernstein fought ten rounds to a draw in New York with Moran penalized for missing weight, while other matches saw introductions of Japanese and Australian fighters in Davis Cup context.

Noble Pal Moran Jack Bernstein Chicago Axated Press Ananu Rhona James Q. Andersen Cio Don Masinosuke Inkuda Senza Shimisa Pipe Hawkes Aryori Alia Jape New York Pat Meren New Orleans Moran Bernstein Bernatocia Gernstein Sit Lefos Terisisin Roumkie Cri New Lark H Mhwards Len Veumls Kidkaplan Tutt Noble Wiplan Bork Hye Dos Shael bin Wye Deel

New pro player brother of Cleveland star joins New Haven

Kimmy O'Neil, brother of Steve W Neil and longtime Cleveland Indians caterer, signs with New Haven in the Washington American League trade. He will cover shortstop and utility roles while Pinnovan a potential replacement, and Neher remains a dominant shortstop prospect for now.

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Coombs Again Leads Wilsteamtown Nine Teeny Weed Hints

Fragmented OCR hints at Coombs leading Wilsteamtown baseball, with unclear notes about next year. Mentions Williams line driven and forum chatter on team prospects.

Wilsteamstown Muss Dank Coomis Forum

Red Sox Face Need For New Club Says Chance

An article outlines a dire view of the Boston Red Sox needing a complete club overhaul. It argues that the team’s weaknesses demand new material of high-class caliber to rebuild their lineup and performance.

RED Sox

Couch Weakens In Eighth As Chicubs Win 4 1

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 as Couch, former Cincinnati pitcher now with Philadelphia, weakened in the eighth. Keen pitched well in a tight duel. Eluett doubled in the ninth to send Callaghan home for the winning run. Hartnett homered the previous inning to boost the White Sox.

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Progress in Municipal Tennis Meet Shown in First Round Results

Play progressed rapidly in the Municipal tennis tournament under the Board of Recreation. First round results include W Benedict defeating K Hands, Hassett beating Hoffman 8 6 6 4, Hill routing H Berhens 6 0, Dougles defeating E Kennelly 8 2 6 4, Doswell overcoming T Dickerson, and J Percy besting J Ernstrom 6 2.

Board of Recreation W. Benedict K. Hands Hassett

George Sisler To Manage Browns After Eyes Permit

New Haven defeated Pittsfield 13 to 10 in a protest filled game as Umpire Kuhn ruled on a play at the plate. George Harol Sisler reportedly will take charge of the Browns when they return home, with Jimmy Austin serving as interim manager. The article recounts Sisler’s early career and a 1910 exhibition against Barberton.

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Free hand to cut stock prices at August sale

Headquarters allows me to set my own prices for August, slicing marked all wool patterns from $35, $40, and $50 down to $19.75, $21.75, and $39.75. See my windows and get free samples.

Headquarters Bridgeport

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