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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1926

Page

17

Senators Rally To Double-Header Win Over Yankees

Washington defeats New York in both games of a double header by a large margin. Tate delivers a crucial 11th inning homer in the second game for a Senators victory. Earris is banished for protesting in the first game as Stewart drives in the deciding run.

Tate Senators Washington Caprte New York Yankees Uth Ules Elarris Stewart Roenis Collin Bennack Braxton Jones Nleusel Harris Marthe Crveles New York York Ewart Pennock Ruth Digan Jn Collins Sainte

Bell and Doeg Win in Title Tourney

In Chicago on August 11 CA Berke and John Jig of California advanced to the finals of the national tennis championship. They won matches in straight sets, with Berke defeating Malcnim TT and Jig beating Smith. Donald Streichan defeated Bancroft, and Junior Coen overshadowed Weed at Forest Hills.

Chicago CA Berke Fey Hell Austin Texas John Jig Santa Manton Calif Brew Theis Caprte Teg Uy Pneg Joseph Smith St Hays Ubbimy Donald Streichan Pathededobia Tilden Howe Bancroft San Diego Junior Coen Kansas Forest Hills NOY Cnari Ampionsain Caen Hiseard Mhemaret Wool Muse

Albany Lawmakers Face Bears in Twin Game Doubleheader

Albany lawmakers visit Newfield Hark for a doubleheader with the Bears after yesterday’s win over New Haven. Rush and Harmon on deck as the Lawmakers push to climb the league standings today.

Albany Lawmakers Newfield Lawmakers Bears New Haven Rush Harmanon

St Louis Beats Boston 2 0 In Shutout By Haines

AP report: Jess Haines pitched his second shutout of the season as St Louis defeated Boston 2 to 0 to end the Braves home stand. Haines held Boston to five hits with strong fielding, and a late rally featuring Bottomley, Douthit and O Farrel broke the game. Base on balls noted for Wertz and Hearn. Wertz struck out 12 in 3. Weary none. Wilt pitched. Umpires Quigley McLawshlin Reardon. Time of game not listed.

Boston Jess Haines Braves St. Louis Haines Warriors St. Louts Bottomley Douthit O’farrels O'Farrel Southworth Gautreau Bancroft Barrus Moore Burrus Touix Wertz Hearn Byy -Haines Nitcher Werw Wmpires Quigley McLawshlin Reardon

Lejeck Upsets Rice in National Public Park Tennis

Chicago player Charles Lejeck stunned Ralph Rice, the No. 2 seed, in the National Public Park tournament quarterfinals. Lejeck dominated with a strong net game and deep drives, sweeping the three remaining sets 6-1 6-4 6-3 to reach the semifinals alongside Theodore Drewes, Elmer Rudy, and Tooley Mitchell.

Hiladelphia Charles Lejeck Chicago Natonal Public Park Ralph Rice Lejeck Theodore Drewes St. Louis Elmer Rudy Baltimore Tooley Mitchell Kington

New Haven Police Meet Crowns State Champions

DeMaria of Waterbury wins the six mile distance run at the fourth annual New Haven police field day at Lighthouse Point amid heat and rain. Zira of Milford and Silverstein of Brooklyn place in the top three. The program included girls events and a Nixon-esque slate of races, relays, and a 12-pound shot put.

Demaria New Haven Paterson Prudential Girls Newark N. J New Haven Harriers New Haven Police Department Westville Rube Kichler Delacanera Bethke Abetelle Connecticut Association Jackson- Norwich Higgins Meany Tim T. Roach Sullivan Bridgeport Heery Gault Asher Vétromele Roxbury F. Ludwig Raffone Wilbecan Jury A. C New York Waterhouse Buckmer St. Philip's Gus Moore Century A. C Theobald A. C McMahon Firsi Hall Kaffone Ludwill Waterbury Zira Mlamiford Sollie Silverstein Brooklyn von Harriers Holy AL New York

Brooklyn Beats Pittsburgh To Break Streak

Brooklyn defeats Pittsburgh 6 9 0 0 0 6 0 4 0 in a high scoring game as pitchers and fielding give way to offense. Werman and Waner drive runs while Standaert sac bunts and a double play from Rhyne and Traynor influence the outcome. Pittsburgh stranded 11 runners as Brooklyn seizes a chance to end a skid.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Felix Fewster Pde Werman Waner Gooch Standaert Rhyne Traynor Bran Vancouger Gulhye Varec Yau Songer

Ripley Highlights Global Sporting Upsets and Stars

Robert L Ripley surveys recent sports shocks and rising talents. Peltzer tops Meredith in the half mile at Stamford Bridge. Lowe nets a world record for 600 yards and Borg outswims Weissmuller. French tennis stars Borotra Lacoste and Cochet challenge dominance as Suzanne leads women’s game amid a wave of international talent.

Robert L. Ripley Otto Peltzer Ted Meredith Dr. Pbeltzer Lowe Stamford Bridge Isngland Mel Sheppard Sheppard Borg Weissmuller Philadelphia France Davia Borotra Lacoste Cochet Brognon Borotra Encoste Tilfen Richards Vinny Paris Wimbledon Teii Lananina Berlin Romén Najveh Suzanne Helen Wills Joyce Galetta Peeresa

Augusts Battle Postponed Allegations Over Hand Injury

Pete August will not meet Nick Testo in their return bout next Monday evening as Testo cites an injured hand and seeks cancellation. The New York State Athletic Commission is expected to compel Testo to proceed once medically cleared, following a prior unsatisfactory first bout in Bridgeport where Testo was disqualified in the first round for alleged low blows.

Pete August Nick Testo Sustroy Testo New York State Athletic Commission O. K Bridgeport

Perfetti Receives $475 for Norwalk Bout

Lew Perfetti the bantamweight from New York won by a neat stoppage over Young Mulligan at Amusement Park South Norwalk Tuesday evening. Net receipts totaled $1,585.24 with Perfetti earning 90 percent and Mulligan 20 percent. Connecticut state tax was $435.77 from the $1,019 gross. After expenses, promoters Chimhole of Stamford and Rose of Norwalk project only a small profit.

Lew Perfetti New York Young Mulligan Amusement Park South Norwalk Stamford Dave Rose Normvalk

Dempsey Roughs Up Sparring Partner in Gym Session

New York August 11 AP Tack Dempsey clashed with sparring partners during a workout at a gymnasium Alfred Prazio Argentine claim of the South American heavyweight title offered light opposition until a right hand hook in the jaw stopped the set late in the first round Delfine from Persia boxed Dempsey a full round without scoring and both Latins agreed to spar before leaving for Saratoga Springs with Dempsey's training camp progressing.

New York Dempsey Alfred Prozio Delfine Pravia Prazia Saratoga Springs Reiinur

Tunney to Box Delaney in Buffalo Exibition Bout

Gene Tunney, challenger for the world heavyweight title, signed to box Jimmy Delaney in an exhibition in Buffalo on August 23. Delaney, who has faced Tunney twice, will be a sparring partner at the challenger’s training camp.

New York Gene Tunney Jimmy Delaney Buffalo Delaney Tunney

Cincinnati Runs Amuck to Trim Phillies

Cincinnati evened the series by winning 21 to 8 over Philadelphia. Wally Pipp hit a homer with the bases loaded in the third, Hargrave followed with a circuit shot, and Walker added a third homer in the seventh as the Reds pummeled the Phillies. Pirates? No. Time of game two hours. Losing pitcher Mitchell.

Cincinnati Phillies Pipp Philadelphia Wally Pipp Hargrave Walker Bressler Pippy Maya Fipp Philadephia Balis Maya Mitchell Pierce Knight Mays Perce Hite Wlloughby Rigler Moatan McCormick

Atlantic Gasoline introduces new fuel with improved power and efficiency

The ad argues gasoline value is what you get for your money, not price. Atlantic Gasoline touts a distinctly different formula from refined petroleum with lab testing and refined equipment. One tankful supposedly proves better starts, cleaner burn, more power, and convenience fitting the pocketbook and motor.

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