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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

16

McCarren Debuts Shine as Bears Top Waterbury 7–3

Newcomers Bill McCarren and Johnny Jacobs lead the Bears to a 7 to 3 victory over Kitty Bransfield's Kittens. McCarren drives in two runs with timely hits, Jacobs scores twice and belts a triple, while Jimmy Bishop earns the win allowing seven hits. The win ends a four game skid and features sharp defensive plays from both newcomers.

Kitty Bransfield Newfleld Pack Bill McCarren Rochester Johnny Jacob Bears Egbert Johnson McCarren Johnson Jacobs Jimmy Bishop As Bhutant Macklin Fuller Jimmy Bransfield Genin Moore Belanger Helgeth Wight MacPhee Moore Fuller Oberee Puller Stapleton Brasscos Unglaub Ber Donahue Anslaub Mayer Schauffel

Tilden and Johnston Beat Richards and Williams in Sensational Matches

Forest Hills court drama ends with Tilden Johnston defeating Richards Williams 6-2 6-4 17-16 in a marathon doubles match. The lengthy set featured stellar serves, few breaks, and highlight reel net play as the favored duo overcame the reigning champions.

Tilden Johnston Richards Williams Forest Hills Wiliam T. Tilden Wilam M. Johnston Vincent Richards R. Norris Williams America Far West Johnson West Side Willams Edward G. Chandler California Lewis N George Lott Chicago Alfred H. Chapin, Jr Springfield Maso Chandler White Tilden and

German Swimmer Sets Sights On Channel Feat

German contender Verkoffer arrives at Calais aiming to swim the English Channel in 12 hours sparked by Gertrude Ederle’s 14 hour 31 minute crossing. French, Canadian rivals quit early as heavy seas and rain squalls thwart attempts. others, including Miss Clare Helle Barrett and Miss Lillian Cannon, plan fresh starts next week.

Boulove France Gertrude Ederte English Channel Verkoffer Calaia Channel Mme Jane Lion Omer Perrault Canada Forcea Clare Helle Barrett New Rochelle Lillian Cannon Baltimore Ederie

Waterbury Beats Bridgeport In Slow-Pitched Game

Waterbury threatened with 14 Bridgeport on base as Jacobs and Polter led with three base hits each, while McCarren Genin and others contributed. Johnson walked eight, Bishop allowed two strikeouts, and Moore Stapleton provided sacrifices amid a 11 51 time game with fielding by MacPhee Fuller and Donohue Mayer and Be langer.

Jacobs McCarren Macklin Flelfer Bears Brasscos Yordy Helgeth Belanger Johnson Bishop MacPhee Fuller Polter Genin Moore Stapleton Donohue Mayer Waterbury Bridgeport Robinson Brown Chicago Po Adams Heathcote Stephenson If Wilson Ef Grimm Freigau Cooney Harrnette Gonzales New York Pa Frisen Mueller Rf O Jackson Muesel Ald Kelly Terry Tyson C Ott X Snyder McMullen Ring P Davies Batten Snyder Wilson Cooney Wilson Grimm Bude Grimm Terr Grimm Jackson Elly Try

Cubs Pound Ring From Mound and Beat Giants 11 to 1

Chicago defeated the New York Giants 11 to 1 as Jimmy King was pounded from the box in the first inning. Two walks two errors and a hit delivered four runs for the Cubs in the fourth inning Hack Wilson sparked the attack with a triple and a double.

New York Jimmy King Chicago New York Giants Today Hack Wilson Cub

Springfield Triumphs Over Pittsfield 7 3 In Fortunes Play

Springfield beat Pittsfield 7 to 3 as Fortune pitched for Springfield. Despite wildness, strong support helped him to the win, and he hit a two run double. An unassisted double play by Post ended Pittsfield’s seventh inning threat.

Pittsfield Masa Aug Springfield Fortune Cleveland Shaute Chicago Lyons Mostil Hunesfield Sheely Falk Shanter Chisago Edward Burns

Browne Triumphs as Rye Tennis Semis Loom

Mary K Browne of Santa Monica and Mrs Lockhorn of New Canaan reach New York state women’s championship semifinals at Westchester Biltmore. Browne routed Mrs Koser 8 1 6 0 while Lockhorn beat Mrs Edward Raymond 9 7 6 3. rain halted afternoon men's play and postponed two marquee women’s matches.

Rye Mary K. Browne Santa Monica Cal Lockhorn New Canaan Springfield Mass Tomo Arrow Miss Browne Mra E. V. Koser New York Mra. Lockhorn Edward Raymond Scarsdale

Boxer Wart Tragedy Ends Friedman Career in Boston

Abraham Friedman, once bantamweight champion of New Tongland, was fatally struck when he stepped from the sidewalk into a motor truck in Boston on August 11.

Boston Abraham Friedman New Tongland Imetor

Chicago Defeats Indians in Brilliant 13th Duel

In a brilliant 13th duel Shaute weakens as Chicago defeats Indians 7 10 2. An effort to organize a Bridgeport men's swimming association will be made at a meeting Friday night at the Welfare Building auditorium. Sam Driver leads the organizers and seeks local business support.

Chicago Shaute Bridgeport Welfare Building Sam Driver

Detroit Tigers Rally To Down St. Louis 4 to 1

Detroit bunched three doubles and two singles in the fourth inning to beat St. Louis 4 to 1. Highlights included a home run by Manion and three doubles by Fellmann O’Rourke Tavener and Gerber with Zachary and Ballou combining on the mound for St. Louis.

ST. Louis Detroit Tigers Sfellmann O'Rourke Tavener Gerber Schang Rice Manion Fothergill Williams Robertson Gehringer McManus Staler Detroit Glibgow Zachery & Ballou Zachary Ballou Zachkary Zachary Amonican Evans McGowan H Po Rice G Sisler Willams Minter Ab McManus Schange Robertson Gg Bennett St. Louvia

Saratoga Gambling Charges Under Probe

In Saratoga Springs a probe into gambling issues prompts Supreme Court Justice Heffernan to shift subpoena service to state troopers. Missing witness Nathanial Evans of New York remains sought as deputies report difficulty locating him. Witnesses claim ignorance about gambling matters. charged officials fate may rest with Governor Smith.

Ballston Spa Saratoga Springs Supreme Court Christopher J. Heffernan Saratoga County Nathanial Evans New York Heffernan

Albany Beats New Haven 3 1 In Slow Contest

In New Haven on August 11 Albany defeated New Haven 3 to 1 in a slow game halted twice by showers. Fuller pitched fine ball and received solid support as Albany managed the win on the home field.

New Haven Albany Fuller

Northland Captures Saratoga Feature Sanford Stakes

Northland won the Sanford Stakes at Saratoga in 1:13 for six furlongs with Lord Chaucer second and The Bostonian third. Tachie Buck won the fifth at Lincoln Fields in 1:25 3-8. Jockeys H Elston and J Roberts injured at Lincoln Fields after Kum Kalessi and Sixty fell at the first turn. Nor'eastern won the 1 1/2 furlong race, clocking 1:06 3.5, with Dr. Washington and Sea Scamp second and third.

New York W.L. Harmon Northland Saratoga Lord Chaucer Tachie Buck Lincoln Fields H. Elston J. Roberts Kum Kalessi Nor'eastern Dr. Washington Sea Scamp

Pals Face Bears in Girls League Showdown

The Pals meet the Bears tonight in a regular league game fighting for second place. Lone Stars lead circuit with five straight wins while the Pals chase second. Benra trails by one game and Geechwooda sit last after four straight losses.

Pals Bears Lone Stars Circwit Benra Geechwooda

How They Stand EASTERN LEAGUE Yesterday's Tealsults

Springfield 7 Pittsfield 3 Bridgeport 7 Waterbury 3 Hartford Providence Rain Albany 3 New Haven 1 Standing of Teany Springfield New Haven Hartford Providence Albany Bridgeport Pittsfield Waterbury Yesterday's Results Washington 5 New York 4 Chicago 7 Cleveland Detroit St Louis 1 Only Games Scheduled Philadelphia Reston New York Washington Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Cincinnati 21 Philadelphia 38 Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 11 New York 1 St Louis 2 Boston 0 Games Today Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York Only Games Scheduled

Springfield Pittsfield Bridgeport Waterbury Hartford-Providence Albany New Haven Hartford Providence Washington New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Philadelphia Reston Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Flittsfield W. II Chicago Aa W. L. PO St. Louls

International League action with mixed results and lineups

In a Syracuse versus Jersey City matchup and several others Rochester Newark Buffalo Baltimore Toronto games featured list of players such as Miller Schelberg Nevergall Cantrell Cobb Thormahlen Thomas Bagby Devine Head Chesterfield Zubris Wilson Ferguson Pond Parham Freitag Carroll Serrell Boyle ONeil Beard Swarey Lynn reflecting a busy minor league schedule with varied outcomes.

Syracuse Jersey City Miller, Schelberg Nevergall Cantrell Cobb Rochester Newark Thormahlen Thomas Bagby Devine Head Chesterfield Zubris Wilson

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