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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

Page

8

Rush Saves Bears as Bridgeport Tops Albany in Swing

Bridgeport swept a three game series by beating Albany 6 to 3 at Newfield park. Johnny Roser homered in the sixth powering a three run rally to tie and Andy Rush closed the win by retiring the league leaders after a shaky start. Emmerich stole two bases as the Bears won their sixth straight.

Bridgeport Albany Newfield Park Bears Stepteton Hawks Kinney Bill McCorry Johnny Roser Roser

Bears Are Bullish in Ninth Inning Bridgeport Victory

Two base hits by Solomon Halgeth and Farrell highlight a Bridgeport win over Albany 8 to 7. Roser hit a home run, and Hesse Bartell Schauffel Emmerich Stapleton stole bases. Kinney issued four walks, Kahn struck out seven, Rush struck out four. Winning pitcher Kahn. Time of game 1 hour 35 minutes.

Rush Jerry Kahn Bears Andy Rush Emmerich Albany Gleason Solomon Farrell Hesse Fuller Schauffel Helgeth Bartel Stapleton Smith Ozone e@ Teng Yordy Hartell MH Burkett Roser Circu Johnny Roser Kinney Donahue Burkett Long Short Bartell Feld Bridgeport Roser Bob Bracross Andy Bush Boloman Kahn Bush Andy Bill McCorry Lehman Henson Halgeth Vordy Kinney Hesse Fullec McCorry Conroy Fasco

Grover Cleveland Alexander Holds Pirates to Four Hits

Grover Cleveland Alexander allowed only four hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2 to 1 to move within one game of second place. Frisch doubled and Bottomley homered in the seventh, while L Waner homered for Pittsburgh in the sixth.

Grover Cleveland Alexander Pirates Cardinals ST. Louis Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Aldridge Frisch Bottomley Milius L. Waner

Final Round of Tennis Planned

The MCA Tennis handicap nears completion with semis set as Jones defeats Weidenhammer and Lytle defeats Benedict. Dr Warren Hall faces Jones in the upper bracket while Winnie Hoffman meets Lytle in the lower bracket, with Hall and Hoffman advancing last week.

MCA Jones Carlton Weidenhammer Clifford Lytle Central High Wo Benedict Warren Hall Winnie Hoffman Lytle Hall Hoffman

New Haven Sweeps Providence Series In Hard Fought Finale

In Providence Mack Hillis delivered a run scoring single in the eighth to break a pitching duel between Lou North and Juan Erelson, giving New Haven a 2 1 win and a two game series sweep. Frankie Kane had a three hit day, Knothe and Hillis starred in the field, while New Haven also announced the sale of southpaw Hl Anderson to Albany and the return of Sam Jones to Rochester.

Providence AssoCiated Press Mack Hillis Walter Leran Lou North Juan Erelson New Haven Lertan Profs Grays Frankie Kane Knothe Hillis Eddie Bayra Hl Anderson Albany Anderson Sam Jones Rochester

Pittsfield Wins Ninth Inning Thriller Over Waterbury

Waterbury and Pittsfield staged a pitching duel as Augie Walsh and Phil Herecruft limited hits. Pittsfield scored a run in the ninth for a 1-0 victory, Waterbury's two runs came on a sixth inning pass and a running catch by Jones highlighted the game.

Waterbury Associated Press Pittsfield Augie Walsh Phil Herecruft Keste Guy Morrison Brass Co Jones

Bears Near Top With Two Games Left

The Bears, two games from first place, chase a path to the top in Waterbury today against sixth place Brasscos in a single contest. Stapleton’s team return to Newfield Park Saturday for a rematch with the Waterbourians as the Lawmakers prepare a two day set with the Hillies in Pittsfield. The Pittsfield combine aims to rebound and challenge the Lawmakers in a hard fought series.

Bears Waterbury Brasscos Stapleton Newfield Park Waterbourians Lawmakers Hillies Pittsfield

Hartford Blanked by College Star in Ponies Box

Springfield August 11 By Associated Press Phil Page former Penn State captain pitched brilliantly today and blanked Hartford 4 to 0. Page allowed only one hit by Schinkel in the second, a healthy double. Schinkel also made a one hand catch on Wight's drive in the eighth. Only 28 Ten faced Page. Schinkel was the only Hartford man left on base.

Springfield Associater Press Phil Page Penn State Hartford Page Schinkel Wight

Koenig Heaves Ball Into Stands to Tie Game in 11th

Washington wins 3 to 2 in eleventh as Koenig hurls the ball into the stands after a triple by Judge, tying the series. Lisenbee held New York to eight hits while Gehrig batted a seventh inning triple and scored on Dugan’s single. Ruth went without a hit. Manager Harris returned to the Senators lineup after a banishment and Coach Onslow faced an indefinite suspension.

Washington Associated Press Koenig Judge Yankee Ruth Lisenbee New York Gehrig Dugan Babe Ruth Harris Rowland Onslow pRath Meusel Pipgras van Graflan Connolly

Westerns Football Club to Reorganize for 1927 Season

The 1926 City league champions the Westerns hold a Friday night meeting at Spruce street clubrooms to reorganize for the coming season. Manager Al Fekete requests Captain Miske and many players including Antes Warga Mentis Mandiwak Suich Hayarix Betopis Kassay Sandy Adamise Ladravic Sabo Raveis Lucas Billig Nemeth and all others seeking a tryout.

Westerns Spruce Street al Fekete Miske Antes Warga Mentis Mandiwak B. Suich Butch L Mearis Hayarix Betopis Kassay Sandy Adamise Ladravic Sabo Raveis Lucas Billig Nemeth

Baseball Game Summary Between Waterbury and Pittsfield

Two base hits by Silva and Miller B, Wilder with a three bagger. Silva, Purcell, Miler, Bates stole bases. Walsh and Rothern sacrificed. Double plays involved Torphy McCarthy Slayback and Fitzberger Slayback. Waterbury left 30 Pittsfield 5. Walsh walked six. A Walsh struck out Morrison three times. Umpires McDonald and Blark. Time of game not listed.

Po Muller Co. Walsh HarkiNson Bates Sheridan Sothern Rtford Bratche Cf Mangum Po Jones Jablonowski Rf Silva Wy Loftus P Purcell Ct Montague C Lynch Lerian Niederkorn Fitzberger Ib North P Sheves Blayback Gill Barron Lynch Torphy Providence Springfield McCarthy E Morrison Po Albert McNamara Cf Herrera Rodriguez Bedford Butler A . i Kane Bosse Pittsfield Oooreioagi Wight Waterbury Harris Ol Stavengen Pucketull Gutierrez Othtera Page Herrera Smith Stavengen Springfeld New Haven Hartford Bails Loftus In & T Silva Miller Wilder Purcell Miler Sacrifices Walsh Rothern Fitzberker Pittsfield A. Walsh Morrison McDonald Blark Law

Nimba wins $12,500 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga

Nimba ridden by Marshall Field romped to a sensational victory in the $12,500 Alabama Stakes for three year old fillies at Saratoga, beating Galatina by three lengths. Boelaty Stuc’s Galatina settled second, with Recreation third as Nimba paid 11 to 5. The card also noted Burnda winning the Gansevoort claiming for three year olds and up at Fryningy, and Fair Anita capturing the Lincoln Fields race for two year old fillies in 1:06 4-5.

New York Associated Press Ninba Marshall Field Alabama Spa Today Nimba Boelaty Stuc Galatina Recreation Gansevoort Fryningy Burnda Ehet Wate Beulah Park Beulah Cochran Sandrine American Thunder

Hawks Acquire Bill Anderson From Providence

After a road game against the Bears, the Albany Hawks announced in Providence that the Grays sold southpaw Bill Anderson to the Hawks. A top pitcher last season, he has six wins and five losses this year with a last place club.

Albany Hawks Bridgeport Bears Providence Grays Bill Anderson Hawks Anderson

E L Leading Hitters Show Strong Strokes Across League

Top hitters listed with games played at Hartford Providence Bridgeport Springdale and other teams. Players Schinkel Butler Stapleton Roser Bedford post batting averages around .343 to .395 with runs hits and attempts noted in compact league table format.

G.ab. R. Hapc. Schinkel Hartford Butler Providence Stapleton B'pert Roser Bridgeport Bedford Spring

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