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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1927

Page

8

Hearn Shields Bears as Ponies Win 8 to 1

Bunny Hearn pitched nine innings of four-hit ball to beat Springfield 8 to 1 as the Bears faltered against his left-handed dominance. Bartell and Roser sparked the Ponies with standout fielding plays, while Kahn matched Bunny with nine hits for the Bears in a hard fought road game.

Hearn LawmaKers Providence Erelson Munn M’namara Springfield Bears Bunny Hearn Boston Brave Bunny Braves Hich Benney Jerry Kahn Jerry Keen Fielding Bartell Dick Bartell Johnny Roser Nethergall Stuvengen Stretc Ben Bedford Hirat Albert Herrorm Bedford West Johnson Ahart Bartell Hears Emmerich Fuler Roser Donahue Gutierrez Alex Schauffel Kahn Becloch Emmer- Yeh Kabn Schauffel Futter Scheuffel Toa Herrara Ponies Retbert Springfield Wight Cmelet Guiderren Siebervall Ferra Abert Stapteron Herrara Schauffcr Horace Milan Slutger Markum Milan Hon Stapledton Hiv Macklin Bobby Emmerson Hase

Reichert Hurls No Hit Contest For Lockwoods

Lockwood nine star Reichert pitched a no hit game against the King Pins, winning 20 to 1. An error by Mahoney produced the King Pins lone run in the second inning.

Mahoney Reichert Lockwood Hall of Fame King Pins Lock Woods

Enter 860000 swimming marathon in Toronto

Entries for a 860,000 swimming marathon closing August 31 bring 353 entrants. Notable competitors include Byron Summers from California and George Young training near Oakville, while Ethel Hertle of New York stands out among women contenders alongside Mrs Lucy Diamond and Edward Keating.

Toronto Ont Associated Press Lake Ontario Byron Summers California Summers George Young Oakville Here Bay of Quinte Ethel Hertle New York Lucy Diamond Edward Keating

Demar and Leach On Hike For 100 Miles

Clarence Demar of Melrose and William M Leach of Reading completed a 100 mile hike from Reading to East Northfield in five hours with Henry Tucker of Medford accompanying them by car. After a five hour rest they continued toward Northfield in Fitchburg Massachusetts on August 15, report by Associated Press states.

Fitchburg Mass Associated Press Clarence Demar Melrose Rand William M Leach Reading East Northfield Henry Tucker Medford Northfield

Umpire Hugh Bradley Struck by Fast Pitch

Umpire Hugh Bradley was knocked unconscious in the seventh inning after a fast pitch from Jerry Kahn deflected off a batsman and struck him. Behauliel mishandled the ball, collapsing the umpire, and he received first aid from Bears trainer Andy Parker before being removed from the game.

Hughie Bradley Jerry Kahn Kahn Herrara Behauliel Bradley Andy Parker Bears

Hillies Defeat Profs 1 to 0 In Keen Pitching Duel

In New Haven on August 15 Pitts field defeated New Haven 1 to 0 in a pitching duel between Kemner and Baecht. The lone run came in the sixth when Baldwin singled, Walsh sacrificed, and Bates lined a safe hit to right.

New Haven Pittsfield Kemner Baecht Baldwin Walsh Bates

St Stephens, St Augustines clash for league lead at park

Brdds? Brasses beat Senators 5 to 2 as Morrison pitched well with men on base. Keesey homered and tripled in a 5 run game, outhits Hartford but wins. The matchup tonight features St Stephens against St Augustines for top spot in the league at the park.

ST. Stephens ST. Augustines Hartford Waterbury Senators Morrison Keesey

Stephen's Salutes Batting Leader in Holy Name League

Jimmy Lesko of St Stephen's leads the Holy Name league with a .714 average and 21 at bats, batting .215 overall in a standout batting pace. Boracco and Meade post strong averages, Kushmeris and Liptak pace runs, as St Stephen's sits atop the standings with eight wins and one loss, ahead of St Augustine's six wins and one loss. Tonight St Stephen's tackles St Augustine's at Seaside Park Diamond No 1 with St Stephen's Kemner on the mound and Liptak in center field, as the league batting and fielding leaders duel in a key matchup.

Jimmy Lesko St. Stephen's Holy Name Lesko Boracco Meade St. Augustine's Kushmecris Liptak St. Stephen King Kushmeris St Stephen St Augustine St. Peters Sacred Hearts Charles Marys

Reorganized Bridgeport Track Team to Enter New Haven Meet

The Bridgeport Board of Recreation track team led by Matt Shane plans a strong showing at the New Haven Police field meet at Lighthouse Point tomorrow. Star sprinters Steve Dudas Eli Donbullion and Tony DiMenny headline the 100 yard dash entries with four new runners. Frank Samu Paul Check and Dudas head the 440 and half mile efforts while Kropper Hanusovsky and August vie in the shot put. The five mile relay lineup includes DiMenna Samu Check Dudas Finney with Bernard and McDermott in the longer race.

Bridgeport New Haven Tony DiMenny Alex Finnes Paul Check Central High Herman August B. Friedman Shane Frank Samu Earl Sullivan Bridgeport Board of Recreation Jocal Hermen Kropper Vermont University P. Hanusovsky Harding High Dudas DiMenna Samu Check Finney Bernard McDermott City Hall Lighthouse Point

Player Struck by Bail is Seriously Injured

Louisville August 15 We report Merlio Acosta Cuban outfielder for the Louisville American Association club was seriously injured when hit by a fast ball during the second game of a double header with Minneapolis. He was unconscious at the hospital with doctors unsure if skull fracture occurred.

Louisville Associated Press Merlio Acosta Minneapolis Acosta

Baseball game summary with Bates and Wilder two hits

Pittsfield built offense on two base hits by Bates and Wilder and a key stolen base by Walsh. Sacrifices by Walsh Parkinson and Montague aided the runners. Pittsfield left 4 on base while New Haven stranded 8. Kemner issued one walk, Baecht struck out four, Kemner six, umpires Stark and McDonald worked the plate. time of game 1 hour 33 minutes.

Providence Albany Brice Munn Farrel Glescon Farrell Balla Ekelson Moran White Norton Murdock Yates Bezen Reichert Mahoney Jacobs M. Mahoney Kellman Shay R Norton Graham Grillo Gutowski Nae Bruno Vee Dolan Bene Ie Seel Lockwoods W. Norton Shay Reichert King Pins Braccio Bates Wilder Walsh Parkinson Montague Pittsfield New Haven Kemner Hby Baecht Stark McDonald

Filipino Bantam Hope Debuts in Chicago Ring

Ignacio Fernandez a Filipino bantamweight newcomer in America, cannot read or write and signs with a thumbprint. He relies on advisor Tomas Cortez, a Manila graduate, for business sense while defeating Abe Attel Goldstein by seventh round knockout in his Arteilean debut.

Chicago iBy Associated Press Ignatio Fernandez America Fernandez Senor Tomas Cortez Manila Cortez Abe Attel Goldstein

South African Runner Sets 60 Mile Amateur Record

Arthur Newton of South Africa extends long distance feats by running 60 miles in seven hours 33 minutes and 03 seconds, claiming a new amateur record by over 49 minutes. Newton now lists records across 30 to 100 miles in endurance events, boosting his standing in distance running.

Bulawayo South Africa Associated Praw Arthur Newton Newton

E L Leading Hitters In Coastal League Standings

E L leading hitters list runs batted in and averages for Hartford Providence Bridgeport and other clubs. Schinkel of Hartford posts a .347 mark after 107 at bats with 47 hits and 14 runs. Butler of Providence hits .344 in 58 at bats with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs.

G.ab. R. H. PC. Schinkel Hartford Butler Providence Stapleton Bport Bedford Roser Bridgeport

Omrah Captures Saratoga Race

Omrah won the Consolation Stakes at Saratoga in a five and one half furlongs sprint, finishing a length ahead of Royal Mate who faded to third behind Honeycomb. The net value of the race was 62.430. Other races at Connaught Park Hawthorne and Beulah Park saw Lady McNeill and Fair Anita win their respective six furlong events with solid times.

New York Associated Preas Omrah Saratoga Honeycomb Royal Mate Connaught Park Lady McNeill Missionary Tanchlane Hawthorne Fair Anite Dixie Prince Congress Beulah Park Findora

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