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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1926

Page

11

Brewsters Triumph and Norwalk Victory in Sem Tro League

Poughkeepsie, Brewsters, and Norwalk won in yesterday’s New York-Connecticut Sem Tro baseball games. Nicola limited Wilton to four hits as Brewsters shut them out for nine innings, while Borgrove struck out three for Brewsters. Poughkeepsie beat Danbury 2 to 1. Norwalk defeated Stamford 3 to 1.

Nicola Brewsters Wilton Norwalk Stamford Poughkeepsie Bresysters New York-connecticut Wridgeport Danbury R Stamund Ecores

Uhle Wins 19th as Indians Split Doubleheader

Cleveland and St Louis split a twin bill in Cleveland. The Indians won the second game 6 to 4 behind Uhle in his 19th victory of the season. Hudlin started for Cleveland and struggled before being replaced. Schang cleared the bases with a home run in the first game. Burns added his 34th double. Speaker homered in the final inning of the second game.

Cleveland St. Louis Uhle Hudlin Recevvery Wacy Texas Schang Burns Speaker

Purcell Stars as Ponies Split With Waterbury

Springfield and Waterbury split a twin bill with Waterbury taking 2 to 1 in ten innings in the second game. Purcell had four hits including a double and a triple in the opener as the Ponies won the first game 6 to 0. In the second, Wank pitched tight, Waterbury won in the 10th on Helgeth’s hit after a Donahue walk and sacrifices. Purcell had two base hits, Moore and England tripled. Fortune earned the win for Waterbury. Johnson took the loss for Springfield. Time 1:46. Umpires Kuhn and Glass.

Waterbury Springfield Ponies Brasscos Stars Johnson ‘Aard Purcell Kahn Bayberry Helgeth Donahue Unglanb Mayer England Moore Bedford Athert Belanger Post Johnson Berry Gutierrez Benes Mayers Torphs Balia Zellars James Fortune Rachac Johnson Zellars Yipa Albert Jenes O'Neil Niederkorn Mayberry Torphy Tagland Bradshaw Unglaub Marberry Renes D' Oll Renea Sprinefield Halla Ott M Berry Kahn A Bene fCahn Glass

Mallory Wins New York State Women's Tennis Title

Mrs Mallory of New York defeated Miss Mary Browner of Santa Monica California to win the New York state women's tennis championship and secure permanent possession of the championship bowl after a three set match 4 6 6 3. Mallory dominated early, Browner fought back in the second set, and the decisive third set featured swings in momentum as Mallory broke Browner's serve and held her own to clinch the title.

Molla KB. Mallory New York Mary K. Browner Santa Monica Calif Mallory Westchester-Blitmore Club Molla Mallory Mrs. Mallory Pfoth

Miss McGarry Sets New World Mark in Detroit Meet

Bethel McGarry of New York Woman's swimming Aviation broke her own world record for the 400 meter event with a time of 4:41.5 at the National Junior meet in Detroit. Agnes Geruchty, a rival from Miss McGarry's club, appeared to challenge the mark.

Detroit Bethel McGarry Nw York A. Alu Agnes Geruchty Misa McGiartry Omtinn Mathidr Seurien Library Club Heongpointe Ren Ve Nathenat Aase Boersek Cleveland Ak. AW

Tennis Title Play Opens Today at Forest Hills

The women’s national tennis championship begins in Forest Hills and will run through next Saturday. Likely finalists include Miss Elizabeth Ryan and Mrs. Mell. G. Mallory with Miss Helen Wills, the reigning champion, who leaves for Berkeley today to begin a year out of competitive tennis after major health issues and a European tour loss to Suzanne Lenglen.

Forest Hills N.Y Helen Wits Bince Ooh Elizabeth Ryan Mell G. Mallory Wills Mallory Berkley Cali Europe Suzanne Lenglet Riviera Paris America Miss Ryan Mrs. Mallory

Indians Unable to Gain on Yankees in American Race

New York August 18. Despite help from the league champion Washington Senators, Cleveland could not overtake the Yankees as the week’s results show three wins in five for Cleveland and two of eight for New York. Philadelphia Athletics dominated, winning six of seven, with strong hitting and solid defense under Mack’s leadership. Washington claimed five wins in eight starts, piling 88 hits and 40 runs. St. Louis Browns posted 11 errors, the worst defense. In the National, Pittsburgh led the chase with two wins and one loss, while New York, Boston, and St. Louis split evenly. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Chicago also evened seven games. Brooklyn absorbed five losses, one win. Cincinnati stood out offensively with 80 hits and 34 runs, six homers, but pitchers faltered. Week’s overall record and stats summarized.

Pittsburgh New York Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Dil Chicago Brooklyn Pet Nee Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland APS Washington Senators Yankees Indians Yanks Philadelphia Athletics Athletics Mackinen St. Louis Browns Carey Bigbee Adama Ameddling Pirate Ple Traynor

Yale Harvard Princeton Pact In Doubt

The fate of the Harvard Yale Princeton pact remained in doubt as Harvard considered substituting the University of Michigan for Princeton on 1927 and 1928 football schedules. Yale was reportedly the only firm opponent, with Michigan seen as a strong western element.

YALE Harvard Princeton Crimsons Michigan Boston Bar Harbor Fielding H. Yost Charles W. Kennedy Board of Athlete Control Crimson Sue Gested Ann Harbor Princeto Mighigan Cambridge New Haven Ise Ticer Rimildeg Bingham Eene

Senators Rally In Eighth To Beat Athletics 11 3

Washington August 15. The Senators rallied in the eighth inning to score twice and break a deadlock, defeating Philadelphia 11 to 3. Five double plays featured the game.

Washington Senators Philadelphia

Yankees Beat Red Sox in Openers as Ruth Drives Three

New York Yankees split with Boston Red Sox in twin bill. Ruth hit his 39th home run of the season and scored three of New York’s runs in the first game, which the Hugmen won 4 to 2. In the second game Boston knocked Thomas out in the sixth, prevailing 5 to 3.

Hugmen Boston Ruth York New York Yankees Roukle Boston Red Sox Babe Ruut Erason Alan Zahniser Thomas Ale Tobin Rigney Rogan Tlaney Tinton New York Koonlass Paschal Gehrig Dugan Pennock Meurel Lazzert Regan Wingfield Bass Bialla Imaires Rowland Geise Anc Nallin Roosto Koenig Sa Ae Gebrig Ee Menach If Juazzerd Carlyle Thomas P Shawkey Adania Ruston Ruth Koenig Jacobson Shaner Shawk Pagehal Haney Balis Tho Iing -Pitchar Thomas Ashpires Geéssel Nallin Ro ‘Titne If

West Ends Win From Howards at Seaside Park

West End baseball team defeated the Howards 68 to 8 at Seaside Park yesterday. The score by innings shows Howards 12 4 West Ends 12 0 6 02 2 8. Any team wishing a game with the West End should write to Manager Sam Mooney, 268 Black Rock Avenue.

Teague Howard Seaside Park Howards West End Sam Mooney Black Rock Avenue

Rochester rider retains national hill climb title in Egypt field

Orris Steele of Paterson New Jersey retained his national champion status at the hill climb near Rochester Egypt. Steele rode an 80 inch motorcycle 450 feet up a 45 degree incline in 14 seconds to defend his title at the national motorcycle rally event.

Rochester N. J Orris Steele Paterson St Egypt Steele

New Thrill Toasting Delivers Freshness for Luckies

A promotional note claims a 45 minute process removes bite and harshness, unveils hidden flavors of Turkish and domestic tobaccos, and uses sudden chilling to seal in moisture for enduring freshness of Luckies.

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