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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1926

Page

8

Johnny Jacobs Delivers Ninth Inning Victory for Bears over Albany

Johnny Jacobs drove in the decisive run in the Bears six to five win over Albany at Newfield Park. He collected four hits in five trips, sparked late rallies, and fielded well as Bridgeport battled back from a two-run deficit. A rain storm forced cancellation of the second game.

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Providence Beats Senators On Late Rally In Rain

In August at Providence Hartford led 5 0 until the sixth when Providence rallied to win 5 4. Ekelson pitched seven innings for the win while Lynch took the loss as darkness and a storm halted the game in the eighth. Key hits included Thomas Kibbie and a three base shot by Shirley.

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Play Ten Extra Holes for Title Manchester

In an Essex Country Club four ball invitation golf tourney, Charles Crane and Carl Alhbard defeated Archie K. Pope and George Talbot after ten extra holes. The match stayed tied through 38 holes and all of regulation play, ending when Crane eagled the 10th extra hole to win. Aug. 12.

Manchester Mas AP Charles Crane Carl Alhbard Archie K. Pope George Talbot Essex Country Club Crane

Waterbury Brasscos Sign Torphy and Bradshaw in Roster Shuffle

Walter Rea Torphy, released by the Bears, is signed by Waterbury manager Kitty Wransfield to play second base for the Brasscos, replacing injured Smudge Demoe. The Brasscos also sign James Bradshaw of Naugatuck and release Walter Genin.

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Cleveland Rout Chicago to Clinch Final Series 5-0

Cleveland defeated Chicago 5 to 0 to finish their season series, marking Cleveland’s ninth win in the rivalry. Miller delivered a shutout, allowing scattered hits while Speaker contributed three doubles for manager Speaker. The game featured strong baserunning and fielding, with St. Louis Cardinals observers aboard and a lengthy pitching duel reflected in the final line.

Cleveland Chicago Miller White Sox Speaker Indians St. Louis Cardinals Boston St. Louis

Eastern League rosters reshaped as pennant race tightens

Contenders in the Eastern League overhaul lineups late in the season. Providence acquires Art Milly from Pittsfield. Hillies star pitcher goes to the Braves and is sent to the leaders. Clubs including New Haven, Springfield, and Waterbury seek shortstops, outfielders, and pitchers, with teams like Pittsfield and Waterbury hesitant to reinforce without big cash offers. Budgets drive moves as Ha pperstown and Newark pursue talent while others stand pat.

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Stulas to Meet Lacroix In Beach Ring Feature Bout

Amateur boxing near Wallnut Beach Park promises a major clash as Ted Lacroix and Buck Stulas prepare for a feature bout tomorrow night. Local fighters from Bridgeport and New Haven, including Brann Hubbell, Nagy, Heaney, Triang, Florentine, Ferrell, Sorko and Amato, are listed among entrants. Stulas aims to move ahead while Lacroix seeks to regain form after recent knockout wins at Walnut Beach and Pleasure Beach.

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Alpert and Clary Face Off In Western Junior Golf Final

In Chicago Edgewater, 11 year old Sam Alpert and Francis Clary, five years older, reached the final after tough winds and drizzle. Alpert beat Jack Lannhier 3 and 3 and then R. C. Chisago 3 and 2 to reach the decider. Clerk defeated Alex Garrick 6 and 4 and Roehert 8 and 1 to join the final foursome.

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American Association opener and second game report

The Toledo team played under general action against Paul and faced Louisville Milwaukee and Kansas City in the second game. Cited contests included matches with Cincinnati and other rivals as the schedule moved forward.

Monument to Ederle at Cape Gris Nez Plan

CADE GRIS NEZ Aug. 12 Gertrude Ederle who won fame for swimming the English Channel in record time is to be immortalized in granite on the rocky shores of Cape Gris Nez. Joe Cesti opened a subscription for a granite monument commemorating the remarkable swim by the American girl.

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Dressen Stars as Reds Take Tilt Over Phillies

Cincinnati won the series from Philadelphia by taking the odd game in five. Charley Dressen collected four hits including a homer with a man aboard in the third inning. J. May allowed 12 hits but scattered them after the first inning as Cincinnati scored four runs in the third. Pitching details note Dean and May, with May earning the win and Dean the loss. Umpires Moran McCormick and Rigler. Time of game 1:??.

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Philadelphia Wins Doubleheader Over Boston

Boston opened a home stand by losing two to Philadelphia. In the first game Howard Ehmke yielded five hits to his former mates as Philadelphia won 5 to 1. In the second, the Phillies shut out Boston 4 to 0 with rain ending play after seven innings.

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