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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1927

Page

6

Bears Beat Springfield 7 to 0 in Rain at Newfield Park

Andy Rush threw a shutout as Bridgeport Bears rout Springfield 7–0 in steady rain before about 4,000 at Newfield Park. Roser hit a third inning homer, Bartell drove in three, Emmerich and Stapleton sparkled infield defense, and Page yielded eleven hits. Bears' double plays stifled Pony threats. Rut led the drive with walks and timely hits as the pennant chase moves forward.

Andy Rush Cowboy Bears Springfield Newfield Park Andy Page Philadelphia Atla Istics Bridgeport Rush Ben Bedford Fuller Johnny Rose Cleare d Emmerich Bobby Stapleton Roser Bartell Niebergall Stavengen Schauffel Bobby Emmerich Long Shorty Albert Mit Bedford Johnson Wight Bobby Emmericz Herrera Feld Bobb Oy Courmnes Senators Athletics C.g and Husky Donahue Schauttele Schautlel Rose Schautfel Bartell Fuller Stapleton Stapleton Bartell Emmerich Ry Page Kuhn Bradley

Giants win 3 1 as Benton hurls four hits

Larry Benton allowed four hits through the first game as the Giants beat Philadelphia 3 to 1. The second game was postponed by rain. Benton earned his eighth straight win to reach 12-3 on the year. Reese and Harper led with two base and three base hits respectively for New York.

New York Larry Benton Phillies Giants Philadelphe Thompson Phils Benton Lindstrom Jacison Reese Harper Horns Hornapy Taylor Les Philadelphia Ferguson Pfirman Quigley Wilson

Shorehaven Plans Invitation Golf Tournament

The Shorehaven Golf Club of South Norwalk will stage its first annual three day tournament on August 19 20 and 21 a large field is expected with 125 185 entries. The club will distribute 15 prizes for low gross and net honors and will use 36 hole qualifying rounds followed by 18 hole final.

Shorehaven Golf Club South Norwalk Fridand Fairfield County Shorehaven Brooklawn Shorehaven Club

Orioles Beat Catholic Sokols In 6-1 Victory At Seasice Park

The Original Orioles defeated Catholic Sokols 6 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Seasice Park. Pitcher Johnny Pezzella fanned 14 as Orioles built early leads and coasted. Final line shows Orioles 6 9 1 and Sokols 1 9 0 with key hits by J Perella and Babe Daurlo.

Orioles Sokols Seasice Park Johnny Pezzella Catholic Sokols J Perella Babe Daurlo E. Grace G. Bowman

Pirates Win Drab 5-1 Over Cardinals in Damp Game

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 1 in a rain delayed contest. Kremer pitched superbly for Pittsburgh while the field remained damp. the Cardinals slipped two games behind in the chase for second place. Wright and Pitsch earned two base hits, with multiple sacrifices and double plays noted.

Pirates Cardinals St. Louis ST Louis Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Kremer Sherdel H Bell Pittsburgh St. Lews Wright Pitsch Rhyne Douthit Bottomley Grantham L. Bel Frisch Bottomle Trisch Bare Bills McGraw H. Bell Hill Loring Jorda Hart Rigler

Rockne and Hanley to Debate on Shift

Northwestern University will host an open forum debate on the merits of the shift play featuring Knute Rockne, the shift’s greatest exponent, and Dick Hanley, a Pop Warner style advocate. Notable coaches Jess Hawley, Walter Steffen, and Arnold Horween will join in this August 14 event discussing football tactics and coaching philosophy.

Chicago Associated Press Knute Rockne Dick Hanley Hanley Northwestern University Jess Hawley Portmouth Walter Steffen Carnegie Arnold Horween Harvard

Pittsfield and New Haven Split In Rainy Doubleheader

Pittsfield won the opener 5 to 2 while New Haven took the nightcap 11 to 6 in a rain soaked second game. Poor weather hindered pitching control as both teams completed the twin bill in New Haven on August 14 with Associated Press coverage.

New Haven Associated Press Pittsfield

Waterbury and Hartford Split Double Bill in Rain

Hartford and Waterbury split a doubleheader with the second game halted in the eighth inning due to rain. Waterbury won the opener 3 to 1 while Hartford claimed the nightcap 3 to 3 after Keesey homered following Davis’ triple.

Waterbury Hartford Associated Press Senators Keesey Davis

Hallam Tigers Defeat Arctic Combine 11 to 6

The Hallam Tigers topped Arctic 11 to 6 at Seaside Park on a centerday afternoon. Eleven year old Joe Durica starred at second base for Hallams, highlighting a game filled with key plays from Charney Purica Underko Sutay and others.

Hallam Tigers the Arctic Seaside Park Joe Durica Hallams John Charney George Purica J Underko J Sutay

Albany Triumphs Over Providence 10-3 Behind Anderson Victory

Albany defeated Providence 10 to 3 as Anderson pitched well in his first start for Albany. Touchstone and Douglas delivered timely hits for Providence, while Albany capitalized on opportunities. Game played in steady rain with a large crowd. Waterbury at Hartford and Pittsfield at New Haven among other results listed.

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Waterbury Defeats Hartford In Rain Shortened Game

In a rain affected contest Waterbury edged Hartford with key hits from Neltzke Silva and Davis. Keesey homered, Loftus and Torphy drove in runs, and Fitzberger stole bases as Hartford left 6 on base. Bradley allowed 7 trots in 8 innings while Loftus fanned 3.

Waterbury Hartford Schmeh Keesey Torphy Silva Purcell McCarthy Ambrose Neltzke Thomas Jablonowski Slayback Pitzberger Schinkel Faste Conroy Pittspyeld Pa Silva Eee Baldwin Ihae T . Walsh Barron Rf. Parkinson Bates Rt Slayback Aes Sheridan Fitzberger Sothern Ef Torphy Jones Oe Brooks Price Bradley P A. Walsh Schinkel Ag Leriany Hermann Nichols MacPhee Mahaffey P. Mangum Loftus Fittefield New Haven Baldwin Parkinson Walsh Bowman T. Walsh Moore Griffen Bacrifice— Martin Baldwine Jays Hillis Pittefield A. Walsh Nichola Davis Devia Mangum Schmehl Bradley

Farrell Diegel Win Golf Match at Shenecas Country Club

Groton August 14—By the Associated Press John Farrell and Diegel defeated Jess Suecloro and May Marston 5 and 4 today in an eight hole match on the Shenecas sett Country club course. The match swung on the 13th and 14th holes with Farrell carding a five at the 13th and Diegel a four at the 14th, sealing the victory while the remaining holes were halved.

Groton Heme Ted Press Johnby Farrell Dieepel Jess Suecloro May Marston Shenecassett Country Club Farrel Hun Diegel

Coughlin Wins Mill River Cup at Mull River Club

Coughlin won Milford School Cup for the first time by defeating RS Drew 3 up with 2 to play after a 34th hole finish. Murray beat I Louden 3 up in the second flight finals as the locals crown champions. Arthur Lund, 16, advances to face Pal Duaima in the seniors, while Thornberg stops G Ciega Vup in the caddies final.

Coughin Deeating RS Mull River Coughlin Cough T. PF. Murray I. Louden Finnals Murray Arthur Lund Eddie Lund Mim River Hrofiak Pal Duaima Thornberg G. Ciega Vup

Culver-Garren Bout Attracts Interest At Milford

Lightweight clash at Walnut Beach stadium Milford features Steve Culver of Bridgeport versus Red Garren of Waterbury on opening Midway Athletic Club program Culver known as hard hitting 135 pounder and recent Day win draw fans while Garren shows strong form in recent months Also on card are four round bouts including Smith vs Good Mason vs Blaine Hussey vs Cuone Kalvi vs Shea and Heaney vs Ryan with local fighters from New Haven Bridgeport and Colchester set to appear

Steve Culver Culver Day Deal Jife Gatton Dax Culvert Gerre Steve Smithhenius Geney Good Canadien Featherweint Johnny Mason Tradn Mickel Blaine Holyoke Willie Hussey Tony Cuhone Claysy Brookisnite Johnny Kcalvi Amateu Budgeport Rick Shea Colchester Tammy Heaney Park City Will Tange Jacki Ryan Fairfield

Heilmann Hurt in Practice With Tigers Eye Injury

Detroit August 14. Harry Heilmann star outfielder and batting champion of the American League suffered an eye injury in practice. After workouts he tried playing first base, a bad hop hit him over the left eye requiring two stitches. He is expected to rest until Tuesday as Detroit opens a four game series with Boston Red Sox.

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