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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1927

Page

8

Bears rout Brasscos in 5 0 victory at Newfidia Park

Waterbury Bears beat the Brasscos 5-0 as Jimmy Bishop shut down Boston Red Sox recruit Jack Wilson. Dick Bartell sparked the offense with a double and a key triple while Stapleton and Emmerich produced runs. Bartell and Stapleton starred in a seventh inning burst as Bears pulled away. fielding and defensive plays limited Brasscos to two hits.

Bishop Bears Landon Wilson Brasscos Stapleton Bartell RED Sox Missouri Jimmy Bishop Waterbury Qauch Bob Gill Newfidia Park Jimheey Brosaca Jack Wilsen Boston Red Sox Brassees Fee Finnally Gerimth Jack Hile Immy Brassurier Ef Wilson Dick Bartell Long J Bartell Leton Wilson

Two Base Hits Highlight Bridgeport Victory

Two base hits by Fitzberger Bartell and Stapleton lead to a Bridgeport win. Stapleton collects three base hits with Emmerlich stealing three bases and Roser Barton Macklin contributing sacrifices. Waterbury left on base 12 to Bridgeport eight. Wilson surrenders six runs in 1 2 3 innings, Ambrose and Bishop also yield. Time of game 1 54.

Fitzberger Bartell Stapleton Emmerlich Roser Barton Macklin Waterbury Bridgeport Wilson Ambrose Bishop Fasce and Lynch Po Adams English Cott Ef Stephenson AW Grimm Hartnett E Beck Carleon Brooxlyn Carlson Petty Ehrhardt Clark Earhardt Etty Hart, Rigler Jordal Po Adama Heathcote Scott Rf Wilson Stephenson Grimm Hattnert C Gonzales Beck Tolson Bush Brillheart Webb Jones Pase Hatter Stocklyn Chicago Barrett Butler Hendrick Statz Doak Partridge Brooklyn Chicago

Senators Beat Cleveland 4 2 in Final Game

Washington wins 4 2 as Thurston holds Indians to nine hits and Rice Harris McNeely Goslin Ruel Bluege Reeves pace offense in three and a half hour game. Buckeye lasts seven innings, takes the loss, Levsen yields one run in relief. Autry Buckeye credited with two base hits.

Washington Associated Press Buckeye Senators Thurston Indians Levsen Rice Harris McNeely Judge Goslin Ruel Bluege Reeves Cleveland Thurston Autry Palla Ormsby Owens

Twilight League Change Announced at Seaside Park

Court Wheeler and Lenox AA squads meet in the Bridgeport Twilight League at Seaside Park No 1 diamond tonight at 6 15. Dorgan and Soracco lead Court Wheeler. Hech and Targon lead Lenox as Sacred Heart and Sokol-Rosebud play tomorrow in a postponed makeup.

Court Wheeler Lenox AA Bridgeport Seaside Park Dorgan Soracco Hech Targon Lenox Sacred Heart Sokol-Rosebud Stone Sacred Hearts

Tilden and Lacoste Reach Third Round at Southampton

In Southampton New York, William Tilden and Rene Lacoste advanced to the third round of the forty fourth invitational tournament. Lacoste won in straight sets over Ralph McElvenny and later over Edward Feibleman, while Tilden edged John Van Ryn after a tough two-set start, with several other seeds also advancing to the next round.

Southampton N. Y William T. Tilden Rene Lacoste Lacoste Tilden John van Ryn East Orange N. J Ralph McElvenny San Francisco Lionel George M. Lott, Jr Chicago Herbert L. Bowman New York Teiso Toba Japan John Doeg Santa Monica Cal Clifford B. Marsh, Jr Buffalo Lewis N. White Dallas Tex William van Alen Newport R. L Philadelphia James van Alen Louia Thalheimer H. ¢. Sonne Hugh G. M. Kelleher Frank Bonneau John Barr P. M. Lenhart Pacques Brugnon France Ludiow van Deventer Plainfield NW Howard Voshell Ken Garcens Qene H. Bwacroft San Tiago Calif Es ‘Monica Calt William Rosenbaum Tuden van Ryn Lott Tobn Feldleman Ohta Thalheimer Allison Shields Brugnon Hart Miki Voshell Seligson Alonso Whitbeck

Leading Amateur Boxers on Program at Pleasure Beach Tonight

Keen rivals Billy Gallagher from New Haven and Eddie Lenn of Westport are slated for the feature bout as Pleasure Beach hosts its weekly amateur boxing show at Acorn stadium. Renovations by Matchmarker James Dwyer aim to handle a large crowd plus a record attendance. A list of ten to twelve bouts includes entrants from Norwalk, Westport, Milford, Ansonia, Bridgeport, and New Haven with multiple boxers named for potential matches.

Pleasure Beach Acorn Stadium James Dwyer Billy Gallagher New Haven Eddie Lenn Westport Lenn

Steve Smith to Meet Benny Gould in Walnut Beach Card

Steve Smith meets Benny Gould in the star eight-round bout at Walnut Beach next Friday night. Gould, a top featherweight from Canada, was highly rated by experts. The card also features Steve Culver vs Red Garron in an eight-round bout and other preliminaries including Johnny Scalzi vs Irish Johnny Hayes.

Steve Smith Benny Gould Walnut Beach Bridgeport Gould Ex Rickard Smith Joe Marone Malone Johnny Scalzi Johnny Hayes Danbury Tom Heaney

Gehrig Hits 38th Home Run To Lead Ruth By Three

New York reports Lou Gehrig slugged his 38th homer off Wallberg in Philadelphia, extending his lead over Ruth to three while Ruth saved the Yankees from a shutout. Gehrig did not hit a double as the Bombers were blanked.

New York Associated Preas Lou Gehrig Wallberg Philadelphia Amte Ruth II Yankees Gehrig

Track Team of B. of R Trains for Police Meet

The Board of Recreation Track team adds Merman Kropper, former Central captain and Vermont standout, to its squad. He reported for practice and will train nightly at Seaside Park under Coach Matty Skane as Bridgeport eyes the New Haven Police meet on August 1. Kropper placed third in the spring Eastern Intercollegiate shot put and has been throwing around 40 feet for Vermont.

Board of Recreation Merman Kropper Central University of Vermont New Haven Police Kropper Vermonters Seaside Park Matty Skane Miler Skane Seaside Cinder Matty Gratis Bridgeport EM Conbustion George Lee Dave Rayburn Sam Samu

Ohio State Furnishes Major League Prospects

Ohio State University claims a record as an incubator for big league baseball prospects. Three Ohio State men joined the major leagues this year. Ten alumni have reached the majors in the last decade. Artie Tarbert and Marty Karew of Cleveland, and Red Ames of Warren, are in this year’s crop. Tarbert and Karew joined the Boston Americans after graduation. Ames, son of the famed New York Giants pitcher, was signed by Pittsburgh.

Columbus Associated Press Ohio State University Ohio State Artie Tarbert Marty Karew Cleveland Red” Ames Warren Tarbert Karew Boston Americans Ames Sonior New York Giants Pittsburgh

Hartford Club Signs MacPhee Former Bear

Aug 10 Hartford announces Wadedy MacPhee former Princeton athlete and Eastern leaguer has been signed by Hartford. He will play shortstop for Hartford as Reade and Comiskey nurse injuries. Bob Berry may temporarily fill the gap. MacPhee has more experience and is a better ballplayer than Berry.

Hartford Wadedy MacPhee Princeton Ailiete Providence Reade Comiskey Bob Berry Springfield Jand Berry

E L Leading Hitters Gab Rh Pc

Hartford and Springfield players show top batting figures with E L Leading Hitters Gab RH PC. Schinkel posts .358 batting average and 60139 runs, Butter hits .338 with 5311B 38S, Stapleton collects 100340 GILT 447, Koser 96340 T5714 84.

GAB. RH PC. Schinkel Hartford Stapleton Wport Bedford Springfield Koser Bridgeport

Cubs Lead Narrowed by Robins in Doubleheader

Chicago tightens grip as Brooklyn splits the twin bill in a clash that narrows the Cubs lead to three games. Pirates beat Giants 7-5 while Chicago edges closer after a 2-0 shutout and a 5-4 loss to Brooklyn.

CUBS Robins

Former Browns Star to Become Yankee

Gene Robertson, former St. Louis Browns third baseman, will join the New York Yankees next season. New York acquired him from the St Paul club for about $20,000 in cash and a pitcher, an outfielder, and an infielder to be sent to St Paul next spring when Robertson reports to the Yankees training camp.

New York Gene Robertson St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Yanks St. Paul American Association St Paul Robertson

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